Experimental Evaluation of Frequency Regulation From Commercial Building HVAC Systems
Экспериментальная оценка регулирования частоты с помощью систем отопления, вентиляции и кондиционирования воздуха коммерческого здания
2015-01-01
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Abstract (AI)
Automated demand response can be a valuable resource for ancillary services in the power grid. This paper illustrates this value with the first experimental demonstration of frequency regulation from commercial building heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The experiments were conducted in Pugh Hall, a 40000 sq. ft. commercial building located at the University of Florida. Detailed are the steps required to make this possible, including control architecture, system identification, and control design. Experiments demonstrate: that satisfactory frequency regulation service can be provided by the HVAC system without noticeable effect on the indoor climate, and the ancillary service provided by this system passes the qualification criteria for participating in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) interconnection's frequency regulation market.
Key Findings
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A 40,000-square-foot University of Florida building successfully provided frequency regulation through automated demand response controls.
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The HVAC system’s ancillary service satisfied qualification criteria for participation in the PJM frequency regulation market.
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The implemented control architecture, system identification, and control design enabled HVAC-based regulation without noticeable effects on indoor climate.
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The study presents the first experimental demonstration of frequency regulation delivered by a commercial building HVAC system.
Research Object
commercial building HVAC systems, specifically the HVAC system in Pugh Hall
Research Subject
frequency regulation performance and indoor-climate impact of HVAC-based ancillary services, including qualification for the PJM frequency regulation market
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