Electronic Time Switch Evaluation Study.
Abstract
This report describes a study which tested and evaluated the feasibility of using electronic time switches to reduce the electrical energy consumption of Army buildings which may not be suited to other energy-saving techniques like the Energy Monitoring and Control System. The study emphasized heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system controls in office and community support buildings. Electronic time switches were installed in 12 buildings at Fort Carson, CO, and Fort Knox, KY. Test results showed savings of between 12 kWh and 99 kWh per day fo the electrical energy consumed in the test buildings. Payback periods ranged from 5 months to 3-1/2 years. This report also includes guidance on selecting and installing electronic time switches on HVAC system controls. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA127870
Entities
People
- Lee R. Thurber
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory