Aggregate Load Controllers and Associated Methods
US9991707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aggregate load controllers and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a method of operating an aggregate load controller includes using an aggregate load controller having an initial state, applying a stimulus to a plurality of thermostatic controllers which are configured to control a plurality of respective thermostatic loads which receive electrical energy from an electrical utility to operate in a plurality of different operational modes, accessing data regarding a response of the thermostatic loads as a result of the applied stimulus, using the data regarding the response, determining a value of at least one design parameter of the aggregate load controller, and using the determined value of the at least one design parameter, configuring the aggregate load controller to control amounts of the electrical energy which are utilized by the thermostatic loads.
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