Experimental Evaluation of Frequency Regulation from Commercial Building HVAC system
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Automated demand response can be a valuable resource for ancillary services in the power grid. This paper illustrates this value with the first experimental demonstration of frequency regulation from commercial building Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The experiments were conducted in a 40,000 sq. ft. commercial building located at the University of Florida campus. Detailed are the steps required to make this possible, including control architecture, system identification, and control design. Experiments demonstrate: 1. Satisfactory frequency regulation service can be provided by the HVAC system without noticeable effect on the indoor climate, and 2. The ancillary service provided by this system passes the qualification criteria for participating in PJM Interconnection’s frequency regulation market.
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