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System and method for monitoring electrical demand performance, particularly using historical data and an outside temperature

US8610590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2011
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/2614
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and associated system for monitoring electrical demand performance in a building, industrial complex or university campus is disclosed. According to a preferred method, historical data is initially complied and statically analyzed to determine demand forecast for a baseline day. Further according to the method, electrical demand is plotted with another indication, more particularly outside air temperature. Additionally the invention provides an electronic alert to building engineers when demand falls outside the expected demand range. Still further a control chart is provided with the expected electrical load range. Outside air temperature is also optionally considered historically and in real time in the method. The invention further contemplates commissioning building engineers to reduce demand when a real time demand is higher than an expected energy demand. A system is also disclosed herein having instrumentation and electronic devices controlled by software and transmitting data.

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