Abstract
Electricity tariff increases from 1988 to 1992 are presented. They are Compared with salaries paid to parastatal workers over the same period. Monthly expenditures on electricity are also presented. Electricity con- sumption profiles have been recorded. The typical end use electrical ap- pliances for each household category have been identified. About 69% of electricity is used for cooking in high demand households. In medium demand households electricity used for lighting dominates ar about 49%. Measurements indicate a 3 peak power consumption profile for domestic dwellings. Voltages of 180V were recorded instead of the expected 230V nominal. Power factor is nor a in dn•ellings.
Recommended Citation
Kadete, H. (1994). ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN DOMESTIC HOUSE HOLDS. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 18(1), 16-26. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v18i1.159
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam