Browsing by Subject "Energy Conservation"

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    • Energy Conservation in Existing Olefins Plants 
      DeHaan, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      The manufacture of olefins in a modern steam cracking plant consumes a great deal of energy. Depending upon the feedstock, between 6000 and 12000 BTU per pound of ethylene produced is required. In older designs, those ...
    • Energy Conservation in the Clean Environment: A Design for All Seasons 
      Cook, E. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Clean rooms for microelectronic manufacturing are becoming increasingly complex. As the space between the lines on the mask of the silicon chip approaches one and one-half microns, the need for ultra clean and precision ...
    • Energy Conservation Opportunities in Carbonated Soft Drink Canning/Bottling Facilities 
      Ganji, A. R.; Hackett, B.; Chow, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      The processes in carbonated soft drink production are discussed with an emphasis on energy consumption, current prevalent practices in the industry are outlined, and potential measures for energy use and cost savings are ...
    • Energy Conservation Potential in Natural Gas Fueled Reciprocating Engines - A Preliminary Market Evaluation 
      Johnson, D. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      A study was undertaken of the usage rates of both fuel and lubricants in reciprocating engines fueled with natural gas. The study was conducted to determine the potential for energy conservation, if use is made of more ...
    • Energy Conservation R. D. & D. Programs in High Temperature Processes 
      Sheneman, R. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      The potential for energy conservation in high temperature industrial processes is very large. Industrial processes are known to consume over 30 percent of the Nation's energy. In turn something less than one third of this ...
    • Energy Conservation Revamps in Fluid Catalytic Cracking Systems 
      Wilson, J. W.; Sloan, H. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      The FCC process continues as one of the major refinery technologies despite changes in refinery operations. The main fractionator/vapor recovery systems associated with many FCC units have the potential for significant ...
    • Energy Conservation Through Effective Steam Trapping 
      Diamante, L.; Nagengast, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Fuel costs are rapidly escalating. The overall efficiency of any energy utilization must be improved immediately. Steam traps - though a hardware item which received little attention can substantially effect the overall ...
    • Energy Conservation Through the Use of Modular Refractory Fiber Linings - An Unexpected Divided 
      Kleeman, L. A.; Mewhinney, T. R.; Proctor, S. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Several years ago, J T Thorpe Company embarked on a search for the ideal refractory lining. The primary design consideration was the development of a refractory lining system that was cost effective, met furnace design ...
    • Energy Conservation Within the Paper Machine Room 
      Walker, P. J.; Erskine, K. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Pulp and paper mills are one of the major industrial consumers of energy, a great deal of which is wasted, misused or recoverable. An "energy audit" is conducted on a typical fine paper mill, a step-by-step program is ...
    • Energy Guideline Factors Provide a Better Measure of Refinery Energy Performance 
      Libbers, D. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Exxon Company, U.S.A. refineries reduced energy consumption by 25% between 1972 and 1978 compared with an 18% reduction for the U.S. Petroleum Refining Industry over the same period. The Exxon approach to conserving energy ...
    • Energy Management at Deere & Company 
      Boyd, M. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Deere & Company appreciates the opportunity to discuss energy management and conservation with you. Energy is a topic that will occupy our thoughts for many years to come and certainly will be in the forefront in the near ...
    • Energy Responsibility Accounting - An Energy Conservation Tool for Industrial Facilities 
      Kelly, R. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      As energy costs continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation, industrial energy management becomes a more important issue in the control of manufacturing costs. Energy Responsibility Accounting (ERA) is a tool which ...
    • Energy Savings by Veneering 
      Cook, T. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      With the Oil Crisis of 1972-1973, the attitude by Industry on fuel usage and conservation began an evolutionary change in attitudes. This change in attitudes was brought about by three strong motivators for conservation: ...
    • The Energy Strategy Cycle 
      Korich, R. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Effective long-range energy planning begins with a reflective analysis that encompasses the complexity of today's energy reality and sets a course for activity to achieve long-range continuing advancement. This strategy ...
    • Evaporative Cooling for Energy Conservation 
      Meyer, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      The evaporative cooling principle applies to all equipment that exchanges sensible heat for latent heat. Equipment of this type falls into two general categories: (1) equipment for heat rejection, such as cooling towers ...
    • Flow Metering and Oxygen Trim Control Reduce Dairy Steam Plant Fuel Costs 
      Foster, E. L.; Nelson, R. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Milk processing in a dairy is a very energy intensive task requiring large amounts of energy to heat and cool the product. Since profit margins are small and energy costs represent such a large part of product cost it is ...
    • Foam Processing of Textiles 
      Bafford, R. A.; Namboodri, C. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Foam processing is an energy-conserving alternative to the conventional wet processing, i.e., dyeing, printing and finishing, of textiles. Where water is ordinarily used as a medium to apply dyes or chemicals to a fabric, ...
    • Fourteen Points for Energy Conservation in Lighting 
      Zekowski, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Today, with spiraling costs, many designers choose lighting by selecting the least expensive components. As the sole design goal, this very often adds up to an expensive lighting system in terms of installed initial cost. ...
    • Freeze Crystallization Processes: Efficiency by Flexibility 
      Heist, J. A.; Barron, T. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Energy consumption in fractionating solutions by distillation and evaporation can be reduced by 70% to 90% by using freeze crystallization processes. The thermodynamic bases for the substantially lower energy requirements ...
    • The Gulf Coast Energy Conservation Society 
      Faulkner, C. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      This paper gives the history of the society, outlines the organization, its purpose and benefits to its members. The membership restrictions and details of the program structure used to keep the organization viable are ...