Electrical Energy Reduction for Army Installations.
Abstract
This report describes an analysis of electrical energy consumption of selected Army buildings at representative Army installations and of methods that can be used to reduce electrical consumption and associated utility costs at these installations. The report defines various techniques such as power factor correction, lighting reduction, motor voltage controllers, and the benefits derived from their application. The report shows that electrical consumption is significant when the buildings are unoccupied; in fact, the unoccupied consumption, especially in adminstration, maintenance and operations buildings, often amounts to over 60 percent of total annual consumption. It was concluded that a detailed, building-by-building electrical reduction program employing intelligent and more effective use of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment scheduling, motor control, and reduced lighting will provide the most effective electrical consumption reduction. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100837
Entities
People
- L. M. Windingland
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory