Consumption Patterns - Revision history

Andrei.boiu: /* Importance */

2022-05-07T11:15:10Z

Importance

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	==~~Importance~~==		==What is a consumption pattern?==

	In our context, a consumption pattern shows a set of energy units index values that have a specified evolution and repeatability. These numerical values describes consumption over a specific amount of time. Most obvious cases are for timespans of a day, week, season. A pattern's variability depends on specific circumstances but the trend should still be the same.		In our context, a consumption pattern shows a set of energy units index values that have a specified evolution and repeatability. These numerical values describes consumption over a specific amount of time. Most obvious cases are for timespans of a day, week, season. A pattern's variability depends on specific circumstances but the trend should still be the same.

Andrei.boiu: /* What is a consumption pattern? */

2022-05-07T11:14:45Z

What is a consumption pattern?

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	==~~What is a consumption pattern?~~==		==Importance==

	In our context, a consumption pattern shows a set of energy units index values that have a specified evolution and repeatability. These numerical values describes consumption over a specific amount of time. Most obvious cases are for timespans of a day, week, season. A pattern's variability depends on specific circumstances but the trend should still be the same.		In our context, a consumption pattern shows a set of energy units index values that have a specified evolution and repeatability. These numerical values describes consumption over a specific amount of time. Most obvious cases are for timespans of a day, week, season. A pattern's variability depends on specific circumstances but the trend should still be the same.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:23:04Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.		Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.

	The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered typical but as a clear indication of an extreme case that can ~~happen~~.		The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered typical but as a clear indication of an extreme case that can occur.

	Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.		Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:22:43Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.		Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.

	The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered typical but as a clear indication of an extreme case that ~~occurs from time to time~~.		The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered typical but as a clear indication of an extreme case that can happen.

	Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.		Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:21:52Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.		Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.

	The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered as typical but a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.		The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered typical but as a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.

	Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.		Base load is best determined when most activity is idled and, as happens with most consumers, late at night. Having two meter readings taken at 1 hour or more apart can give a good estimation of the base load that may happen on the premise, although it will not show an instant value, but still an average of energy load during that time.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:20:59Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	==Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)==		==Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)==

	Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. ~~Some of these~~ devices, are cheaply available, and can help in making base and peak load ~~measurements more easily available. These products are available particularly for electrical energy~~.		Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.

	The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered as typical but a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.		The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered as typical but a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:19:38Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.		Note: The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.

	==Location and year-round variability==		==Location and year-round variability==

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:19:27Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	==Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)==		==Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)==

	Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified ~~amout~~ of time.		Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Some of these devices, are cheaply available, and can help in making base and peak load measurements more easily available. These products are available particularly for electrical energy.

	The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered as typical but a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.		The energy load at a specific moment in time can be indirectly determined by having frequent meter readouts. For instance, reading the meter index with most devices turned on at a specific time and then after 30 minutes or an hour can give a rough estimation of the peak consumption in that timeframe. This situation should not be considered as typical but a clear indication of an extreme case that occurs from time to time.
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	The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.		The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.

	Of course, there are specific devices, sometimes cheaply available, that can help in making base and peak load measurements more easily available. These products are available particularly for electrical energy.

	==Location and year-round variability==		==Location and year-round variability==

Andrei.boiu: /* Cost considerations */

2022-05-07T09:18:20Z

Cost considerations

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	==Cost considerations==		==Cost considerations==

			Knowing the base and peak load can help in determining how to better handle the average load and understand how far is it from the base and peak one. The average load is reflected in the monthly energy cost. Approaches to limit base and peak load will depend on how close the average load is to either extreme.

	Depending on the utility contract and billing, there may be certain incentives to keep consumption at a certain level during the day, total consumption below a certain value each month or other constraints. All these circumstances mean that understanding consumption patterns is highly important.		Depending on the utility contract and billing, there may be certain incentives to keep consumption at a certain level during the day, total consumption below a certain value each month or other constraints. All these circumstances mean that understanding consumption patterns is highly important.

Andrei.boiu: /* Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption) */

2022-05-07T09:17:44Z

Base load (base consumption) and peak load (peak consumption)

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	The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.		The base consumption is computed as the difference between a night meter readout and the following morning one, and the peak consumption as the difference between a morning and a night reading on the same day. The base load is considered to be at night, because the consumption is lower in this time period, although the length of time between measurements is roughly the same.

	Knowing the base and peak load can help in determining how to better handle the average load and understand how far is it from the base and peak one. The average load is reflected in the monthly energy cost. Approaches to limit base and peak load will depend on how close the average load is to either extreme.

	Of course, there are specific devices, sometimes cheaply available, that can help in making base and peak load measurements more easily available. These products are available particularly for electrical energy.		Of course, there are specific devices, sometimes cheaply available, that can help in making base and peak load measurements more easily available. These products are available particularly for electrical energy.