Publication Date
Spring 2024
Abstract
Electric utility companies need to maintain a stable grid (minimum risk of outages) under high demand conditions (such as summertime air-conditioning): Voltage drops as electricity demand increases! Constant Impedance Loads: Electric water heaters, electric clothes dryer, stoves, ovens, portable room heaters, etc. Constant Power Loads: Electronics, computers, LED lighting, air conditioning compressor motors, refrigerators, etc. Constant power loads tend to destabilize the grid -> Blackout!
Recommended Citation
Cephas, Rabbi; Felizco, Fred; and McCann, Roy, "Grid Resiliency Assessment using a Cross-Covariance Method for Electrical Load Classification" (2024). Parkland Science Scholars. 5.
https://spark.parkland.edu/science_scholars/5
