Preliminary design and analysis of a total energy system for MIT
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Authors
Benham, Webster Lance
Subjects
Advisors
Carmichael, A. Douglas
Date of Issue
1977-09
Date
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Language
en_US
Abstract
The total energy system concept has been proposed as a
possible means of reducing the cost of providing electricity
at MIT. An overview of key factors influencing the possible
shift to a total energy system approach is presented. Campus
steam and electrical load profiles are defined and the dependence
of load upon ambient temperature is analyzed. Load
growth and the future impact of conservation measures at MIT
are addressed in relation to the relative sizing of a proposed
total energy plant. A demand model is constructed for use in
simulating the operation of alternative total energy designs
on a computer. A comparison of 1976 consumption data at MIT
with that predicted by the load model is made, establishing
the validity of the model for further use in total energy
system simulation. Methods of modeling different equipment
configurations are discussed for the purpose of devising
computer programs to aid in comparative cost studies.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School