Overview: General Summary Analysis
The general summary analysis in EnergyCAP provides you with a broad overview of a single channel of interval data over a specified period of time. This overview includes:
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All/Day/Month/ Weekday/Weekend |
The grouping mechanism selected for the analysis. |
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Maximum |
The maximum value recorded for this channel during the analysis time period. |
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Max. Time |
The date and time of the maximum value. |
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Minimum |
The minimum value recorded for this channel during the analysis period. |
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Min. Time |
The date and time of the minimum value. |
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Average |
The average value recorded for this channel during the analysis period. This is the average of all values recorded during the selected period. |
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Load Factor |
The ratio of the average load during a period to the peak load, or to the maximum load during the period. |
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Integral |
The area under the load profile curve. |
Why run a summary analysis?
A general summary analysis is useful for viewing the minimum, maximum, and average values recorded by a channel over a specified period of time. A summary analysis provides a general overview which can be compared to the bills, rate schedules, and the results of other analyses for a more comprehensive review of your demand and usage.
Some questions that can be answered by running this analysis include:
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What is the character of the usage or demand for this meter?
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Is its load factor increasing from month to month?
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Are the minimum, maximum, and average values considered acceptable for a specific situation?
Some conclusions that may be drawn from the analysis include:
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If load factor or maximum and minimum values are lower than expected, perhaps the equipment served by this meter is underutilized or can accept additional loads.
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If maximum and minimum values are higher than expected, perhaps the production schedule can be modified to limit maximum values to within an expected range, providing more control over energy costs and maintaining acceptable system performance.
