Dynamic performance of residential motor loads

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present test results of various typical residential motor loads available in the U.S. market, residential air conditioners (RAC), refrigerators, window air conditioners, and air conditioners with variable frequency drives (VFDs). The tests were performed at California State University in Long Beach. This information is valuable to develop, test, and validate computer models use for system impact studies by utilities planners and/or researchers. Finally, it will provide recommendations for manufacturers on how to improve and enhance these loads performance so that they can be grid friendly devices.