Browsing by Author "Aegerter, R."

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    • Compressed Air System Optimization 
      Aegerter, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      Several years ago I went to a gas station and noticed that my car's tires were low on air. I saw the gas station had an air compressor, but it cost a quarter to use the compressor. I paid my quarter and used the compressor. ...
    • Cooling Water System Optimization 
      Aegerter, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
      During summer months, many manufacturing plants have to cut back in rates because the cooling water system is not providing sufficient cooling to support higher production rates. There are many low/no-cost techniques available ...
    • Flare System Optimization 
      Aegerter, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
      Flare losses are typically the largest source of variable losses in a refinery or chemical plant. Since most plant flare systems are complex, there can be many opportunities to reduce costs. Losses to the flare can include ...
    • Steam System Optimization 
      Aegerter, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Refinery and chemical plant steam systems are complex and the fuel required to produce the steam represents a major expense. The incremental cost for generating a 1,000 lb./hr. of steam is typically $45,000 - $60,000/year. ...