To meet net zero carbon targets by 2050s, countries with cold winters, such as Great Britain (GB), will turn to low domestic heating systems electric heat pumps. In this paper, a statistical model is developed using measured performance data from over 550 pumps installed in GB homes 2012. The used predict the additional load on electricity generation and distribution infrastructure for various ...

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Many empirical studies have established that state dependence varies across consumers, brands, and categories. Previous analytic models have assumed that state dependence is a customer characteristic that does not vary across firms. In contrast, we take the view that state dependence varies by firm. That is, a well-known national brand, such as Tide detergent, may be able to attract more repeat...

We present an overview of current research in performance modeling, focusing on efforts underway in the Performance Evaluation Research Center (PERC). Using some new techniques, we are able to construct performance models that can be used to project the sustained performance of large-scale scientific programs on different systems, over a range of job and system sizes. Such models can be used by...

We present an overview of current research in performance modeling, focusing on efforts underway in the Performance Evaluation Research Center (PERC). Using some new techniques, we are able to construct performance models that can be used to project the sustained performance of large-scale scientific programs on different systems, over a range of job and system sizes. Such models can be used by...

Background: Hemodialysis patients are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher than expected cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in this population has been attributed to dislipidemia as well as inflammation. The causes of inflammation in hemodialysis patients are multifactorial. Several markers were used for the detection of inflammatory reaction in patients with chronic renal dise...