An approach to estimate the life-cycle cost of energy efficiency improvement of room air conditioners

Mahlia, Teuku Meurah Indra and Saidur, Rahman and Husnawan, M. and Masjuki, Haji Hassan and Kalam, M.A. (2010) An approach to estimate the life-cycle cost of energy efficiency improvement of room air conditioners. Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research, 26 (1). pp. 1-11. ISSN 1308-772X,

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Abstract

This paper presents an approach to calculate life-cycle cost analysis of energy efficiency improvement of room air conditioners. The least efficient model from a survey in the market is selected for sample calculation. The method includes the selection of a set of design options that increase efficiency, life cycle cost (LCC) analysis and payback period. LCC is analyzed as a function of seven design options and five variables, namely discount rate, fuel price, appliance lifetime, incremental cost and potential efficiency improvement. The study found that, certain level of efficiency improvement can be achieved, if manufacturers willing to adopt more efficient design options with a little additional investment for the product. Furthermore, the method can be used for other appliances without any major modification.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information:	551ST Times Cited:56 Cited References Count:7
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Life cycle cost, engineering/economics analysis, energy efficiency ratio, room air conditioner, cost benefit, energy efficiency standard, performance.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	Mr Jenal S
Date Deposited:	05 Jul 2013 07:24
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2018 01:32
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/6755

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