A Thermal Discomfort Index for Demand Response Control in Residential Water Heaters

Demand-response techniques are crucial for providing a proper quality of service under the paradigm of smart electricity grids. However, control strategies may perturb and cause discomfort to clients. This article proposes a methodology for defining an index to estimate the discomfort associated wit...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Porteiro, Juan Chavat, Sergio Nesmachnow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/21/10048