Computer Power Demand Control
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 69, No. 774, 1976
Richard Q. Fox, Computer and Instrumentation Division, and Joe L. Pinson, Industry Sales Support, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Orlando, Florida
This paper provides guidelines for analyzing and selecting electric power demand controllers*. Error calculations, load selections and timing criteria are identified as the three key functions which affect the suitability of a demand controller for any particular application. The advantages of simulating the demand control application on a computer are described, and applications of a demand controller to an iron ore concentrator and a copper refinery are shown. Finally, the paper studies the return on investment for a demand controller.
Keywords:
Electricity, Computers, Instrumentation, Control processes, Demand controllers, Simulation.
