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Optimizing the use of electric preconditioned air (PCA) and ground power systems at airports /

As demand for air travel grows, airport-related emissions are increasing and airports are challenged to reduce associated environmental impacts. In response, expanded regulatory programs and global climate protection initiatives are being developed that require the aviation industry--including U.S....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Preston, Katherine B. (Author), Nagy, Julia (Author), Crites, Jim M. (Author), Barrett, Steve (Author)
Corporate Author: United States. Federal Aviation Administration (sponsoring body.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Transportation Research Board, 2019.
Series:ACRP research report ; 207.
Subjects:
Airports > Electric equipment > United States.
Airports > Air conditioning > Control > United States.
Electric power systems.
Temperature control.
Air conditioning systems.
Air quality management.
Aircraft gates.
Airports.
Electric power.
Heating systems.
Electrical systems.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Ground power and air conditioning systems
  • 3. Challenges affecting gate electrification system utilization
  • 4. Solutions to address utilization challenges
  • 5. Utilization tracking methodology
  • 6. Airport case studies
  • Bibliography
  • Appendices.