Southern Charm Study - RAISE Energy Solutions

Southern Charm Study
7844 Chancey Rd. Zephyrhills, Florida | 02/6/15 – 04/07/15
Southern Charm Sales Office - TEST
Zephyrhills, Florida | 02/06/15 – 04/07/15
2 IDENTICAL FRIGIDAIRE 13 SEER 3 TON Package Units
Non-Variable Speed | TEST vs CONTROL: 62 Days
1 BARD UNIT Baseline: 23 days | TEST: 44 days
Tom VanZeeland | Chief Technology Officer
Raise Energy Solutions, LLC, 1059 Triad Court, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30062 USA
678-331-5548 ext 104 | 919-349-8199 cell | [email protected]
Executive Summary:
The HVAC Control Chip testing conducted at CareFree Southern Charm Mobile Home Resort Sales
Office, Zepyherhills, FL on February 6,2015 thru April 7, 2015
Outdoor conditions were mixed during the baseline test period with the daily average temperatures
of 68 and night time temperatures in the 50’s. The HVAC Smart Chip test period (installed) seen a
13 degree upswing temperature differential between periods, with the average daily temperature
of 81 degree. System utilization varied between the baseline and active periods as demonstrated
by the kw usage (BARD unit heavily engaged).
TEST 1
The building is equipped with 2 identical 3.5 Ton 13 seer FRIGIDAIRE package units of same age.
The SIDE PU will be CONROL, wired for KW usage, while the REAR PU (TEST) will be metered and
Smart Chip Installed. This will be a direct head to head test over 62 days
TEST 2
The BARD unit will be a self contained test. The unit will be metered for 23 days to establish a
baseline, smart chip added and use the comparative data points. In both cases Daily KW Usage
reduction is the metric.
RESULTS:
FRIGIDAIRE TEST UNIT demonstrated a 5.73 Daily average KW reduction (60%) over a 62 day
period compared to the CONTROL unit.
The BARD Test demonstrated a 6.36 Daily average KW reduction (22%) over its base line test
period.
In Total 41% reduction in daily KW USAGE
The HVAC Control Chip continues to drive impressive savings in commercial applications even
during non-peak conditions where savings and reduced energy would be substantially higher
during the prolonged heat in Florida from February to September.
In terms of reduction in overall operational expense with The HVAC Control Chip will deliver an
annual savings between $400-$500 at 12 cents per KW. In addition, it will reduce wear and tear
on the compressor and maximizing the efficiency of the system, thus extending the life of the
equipment. The HVAC Control Chip has a 5 year unconditional replacement warranty.
REACTCHIP™
Southern Charm Study 1
Equipment Samples:
Hours of AC Operation: 7 AM – 11:00 PM
7 Days per Week
Total Units: 3
Meter Equipment:
The ESP3 Series is the newest product to be introduced
from the Energy Scout™ product line. The ESP3 Watt /
Watt-hour meter is used to measure energy at the input to
electrical load centers or branch circuits. The unit displays
Volts, Amps, Watts and Power Factor in addition to import/
export energy. The unit is DIN-rail mounted and can be
supplied with optional indoor and outdoor enclosures.
Configuration: 3 Phase 3 Wire
REACTCHIP™
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TEST 1: FRIGIDAIRE PU
TEST CASE:
• The Property under review is equipped with 2 identical Frigidaire package unit
of same make and model
• Energy Scout meters will be installed on both units to record KW usage over the test period.
• One Unit will be retrofitted HVAC Control Chip (test) and the other unit (Control) will not.
• The REAR PU is selected as TEST; The Side PU is selected as Control
• The results will compare the average daily KW usage between the two units over a period
of 62 days
Results: Control Chip Installed (4 Week Duration)
Test
Start – KW meter
Stop – KW meter
KW per Day
Test
Control
Difference
5281.9
9160.9
5517.6
9751.8
3.80
9.53
-5.73
Total KW
Usage
235.7
590.9
• Test Period: 2/6/15 – 4/7/15
• Results on a comparative basis demonstrates a 60% reduction in KW Usage Per Day
• with HVAC Control Chip (test) vs No chip (control).
• HVAC Control Chip was installed on 2/23/15
• KW recording indicates both system not heavily active prior to chip installation date due to average
• temperature of 68 degrees. After installation date, a 13 degree upswing in temperature (81) caused higher
• System engagement and energy consumption.
• A 5.73 daily KW reduction will translate to a $250 annual savings (cost .12 KW )
REACTCHIP™
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TEST 2: BARD UNIT
TEST CASE:
• The Property under review is equipped with with 1 Bard unit.
• Energy Scout meters will be installed on both units to record KW usage over the test period.
• Self Contained test; meter will record a baseline of KW usage, then Chip will be installed
and monitored.
• This unit was consistently engaged during the entire test period.
• The results will compare the average daily KW usage between the two units over a period
of 62 days
Results: Control Chip Installed (4 Week Duration)
Test
Start – KW meter
Stop – KW meter
KW per Day
HCC
Base
Difference
658.8
135.1
1658.1
658.8
22.72
29.08
-6.36
Total KW
Usage
999.8
523.7
• Test Period: 2/6/15 – 4/7/15
• Results on a comparative basis demonstrates a 22% reduction in KW Usage Per Day
• with HVAC Control Chip (test) vs No chip (baseline period).
• Base line 2/6/15 -2/23/15
• HVAC Control Chip was installed on 2/23/15 – 4/7/15
• 13 degree temperature swing between Feb (68 degrees) vs Mar/Apl (81 degrees)
• A 6.36 daily KW reduction will translate to a $278 annual savings (cost .12 KW )
REACTCHIP™
Southern Charm Study 4
APPENDIX
DATA: BASELINE
Test
BARD
REAR PU
SIDE PU
Start – 02/06/15
KW meter
135.1
5281.9
9160.9
Stop – 02/23/15
KW meter
658.8
KW per Day (18)
29.08
Total KW
Usage
523.7
METER Install Date: 02/6/15
BARD
REACTCHIP™
TEST REAR PU
CONTROL SIDE PU
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DATA: CHIPS INSTALLED
Test
BARD
REAR PU
SIDE PU
Start – 02/23/15
KW meter
658.8
5299.6
Stop – 04/07/15
KW meter
1658.1
5517.6
KW per Day (44)
22.72
4.95
Total KW
Usage
999.8
218
*SIDE PU (CONTROL-identical with REAR SC) system monitored KW usage for the entire test period (62 days)
CHIP Install Date: 02/23/15
BARD
REACTCHIP™
TEST REAR PU
Southern Charm Study 6
BARD UNIT
BARD
TEST REAR PU
CONTROL SIDE PU
TEST 1: REAR PU
Start 2/6/15
REACTCHIP™
Chip Install 2/23/15
END 4/7/15
Southern Charm Study 7
CONTROL: SIDE PU
Start 2/6/15
REACTCHIP™
END 4/7/15
Southern Charm Study 8