Browsing by Author "Ahner, D. J."

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    • An Application of Integrated Thermal and Electrical Energy Cogeneration Optimization 
      Ahner, D. J.; Mills, R. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1994-04)
      The savings associated with operations optimization of power generation and cogeneration facilities are large, and readily justify the hardware and software costs required for implementation of Energy Management Optimization ...
    • Cogeneration Economics for Process Plants 
      Ahner, D. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      This paper presents the incentives for cogeneration, describing pertinent legislation and qualification requirements for cogeneration benefits, and indicates the performance and economic characteristics of combined cycle ...
    • Combined Thermal and Power Energy Management Optimization 
      Ahner, D. J.; Priestley, R. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      The savings associated with energy management optimization of cogeneration facilities are large, and readily justify the hardware and software development costs required for their implementation. Energy Management ...
    • Design for, and Evaluation of Life Cycle Performance 
      Ahner, D. J.; Hall, E. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Project evaluation necessarily requires performance estimates over the project life cycle. In contrast to new and clean conditions, extended life performance inherently introduces additional complexity and variability in ...
    • The Effect of Variable Quality Fuels on Cogeneration Plant Performance 
      Ahner, D. J.; Oliva, J. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      The variable energy characteristics of solid wastes, biomass and other low grade fuels, when utilized in cogeneration applications, introduce several additional plant design considerations. The effects of longer term ...
    • Evaluating Benefits with Independent and Cogenerated Power Production 
      Ahner, D. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1989-09)
      New generation planning concepts must be developed which recognize an expanded list of "stakeholders", (e.g. IPP's, ·cogenerators, industrial hosts, utility shareholders and rate payers), and additional technical issues ...
    • Identifying Energy Systems that Maximize Cogeneration Savings 
      Ahner, D. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      This paper discusses the maximizing of Regional Cogeneration Energy Savings utilizing various technologies and fuels within a given service region. A methodology is developed to establish the allocation of power to the ...
    • Measured Performance Signature Method 
      Ahner, D. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1996-04)
      The performance correction of systems that have many thermally integrated components is complex and subject to error if individual component misperformance and/or deterioration is present. The performance correction ...
    • On Line Power Plant Performance Monitoring 
      Ahner, D. J.; Priestley, R. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1990-06)
      Maintaining efficient and reliable plant operation is a prime objective in the generation of power. These are important considerations for utilities and particularly for Independent Power Producers as they become a more ...
    • Optimizing Process Loads in Industrial Cogeneration Energy Systems 
      Ahner, D. J.; Babson, P. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      Optimum dispatch of energy supply systems can result in large savings in industrial facilities. Identifying the configuration of available equipment, and its loading to minimize total energy consumption to satisfy given ...