@article {55646, title = {Saving Electricity in Commercial Buildings with Adjustable-Speed Drives}, journal = {IEEE Transactions of Industry Applications}, volume = {24}, year = {1988}, month = {05/1988}, publisher = {IEEE}, chapter = {439}, abstract = {

Fan and chiller energy savings achievable in commercial buildings with adjustable-speed drives are described. The savings are estimated with the aid of parametric simulations from a sophisticated, hourly building energy simulation model. Two prototypes-a single-zone retail store and a multizone medium office building-are simulated for five U.S. locations. The model incorporates part-load performance curves for both inlet vane and adjustable-speed drive controls for fans and centrifugal chillers. The results identify economic conditions that justify the added expense of adjustable-speed drives.

}, doi = {10.1109/28.2893}, author = {Joseph H. Eto and Anibal T De Almeida} }