Browsing by Author "Heffington, W. M."

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    • An Analysis of Two Industrial Assessment Center Extended Assessments 
      Farouz, H. E.; Gafford, G. D.; Eggebrecht, J. A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      The Industrial Assessment Center at Texas A&M University extended assessments by spending about two extra days at each of three manufacturing plants. The extended assessments are characterized by use of sophisticated ...
    • Audit Costs for the 1986 Texas Energy Cost Containment Program 
      Heffington, W. M.; Lum, S. K.; Bauer, V. A.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      Direct program costs for detailed audits of 13.5 million square feet of institutional building space in the 1986 Texas Energy Cost Containment Program were $0.047/SF. The building area was 63 percent simple (offices, ...
    • Building Energy Use and Conservation in Cycle VIII of the Texas Institutional Conservation Program 
      Schrecengost, R. C.; Lum, S. K.; Notman, J. R.; Sattler, D. R.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      Sixty-two technical assistance (energy audit) reports by twelve different consulting firms representing fifteen independent school districts, nine hospitals, and five colleges have been reviewed to assess energy use ...
    • Cogeneration System Analysis Summary Reports for Austin State Hospital, Austin, Texas 
      Turner, W. D.; Murphy, W. E.; Hartman, R.; Heffington, W. M.; Bolander, J. N.; Propp, A. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1985)
    • Cogeneration System Analysis Summary Reports for Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 
      Turner, W. D.; Murphy, W. E.; Hartman, R.; Heffington, W. M.; Bolander, J. N.; Propp, A. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1985)
    • A Comparison of Demand Side Management Data Assessment Procedures for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Plants 
      Matheidas, M. T.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      Two methods of obtaining demand reduction data from industrial energy audits are compared. One very simple method calculates demand savings by dividing energy savings in kilowatt hours by the operating hours of the plant. ...
    • A computer model of a stirling engine using a two-phase two-component working fluid 
      Renfroe, David Allen (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1981)
      Stirling engines are potentially the most efficient converters of thermal energy to mechanical work that are manufacturable. In addition to its high efficiency capability, it also operates relatively cleanly, quietly, and ...
    • Effects of electric fields on the combustion of methane gas 
      Noorani, Rafiqul Isla (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1982)
      Methane gas is a highly prized fuel in the world. However, the low burning velocity and instability of a flame creates some problems for the burning of natural gas. By applying an electric field, a means may be provided ...
    • Electrical and Production Load Factors 
      Sen, T.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-05)
      Load factors and operating hours of small and medium-sized industrial plants are analyzed to classify shift-work patterns and develop energy conservation diagnostic tools. This paper discusses two types of electric ...
    • Energy and Demand Savings from Implementation Costs in Industrial Facilities 
      Razinha, J. A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 2000-05)
      The twenty-five most frequently suggested energy saving assessment recommendations in the Industrial Assessment Center program national database were examined using linear regression techniques to correlate between ...
    • Energy and Demand Savings from Implementation Costs in Industrial Facilities 
      Razinha, J. A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      The twenty-five most frequently suggested energy saving assessment recommendations in the Industrial Assessment Center program national database were examined using linear regression techniques to correlate between ...
    • Energy Management Degree Specialization at Texas A&M University 
      Murphy, W. E.; O'Neal, D. L.; Heffington, W. M.; Turner, W. D.; Somasundaram, S.; Holmes, R. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1984-04)
      The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M offers unique degree programs with a specialization in energy management. The most popular of the degree offered is a professional degree, the Master of Engineering, ...
    • Energy Systems Group Annual Report 
      Anand, N. K.; Caton, J.; Heffington, W. M.; O'Neal, D. L.; Somasundaram, S.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1986)
    • First Year Analysis of Industrial Energy Conservation in Texas A&M's Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center Program 
      Grubb, M. K.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Texas A&M University's Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center (EADC) performed 15 energy audits of small- to medium-size manufacturing plants during its first year. The EADC program is funded by the United States ...
    • Further Findings Concerning Electrical Energy Monitoring in an Industrial Plant 
      Lewis, D. R.; Dorhofer, F. J.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      The Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University has monitored the real-time electrical energy consumption, demand, and power factor of a large metal fabrication plant in Houston, Texas for twelve months. Monthly ...
    • Implementation of Industrial Assessment Center Energy and Waste Management Recommendations 
      King, J. D.; Eggebrecht, J. A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      The Industrial Assessment Center at Texas A&M University is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and involves students in the analysis of nearby Texas manufacturers. Through these analyses, the Industrial Assessment ...
    • Industrial Energy Use Indices 
      Hanegan, A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      Energy use indices and associated coefficients of variation are computed for major industry categories for electricity and natural gas use in small and medium-sized plants in the U.S. Standard deviations often exceed the ...
    • Industrial Equipment Demand and Duty Factors 
      Dooley, E. S.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      Demand and duty factors have been measured for selected equipment (air compressors, electric furnaces, injection molding machines, centrifugal loads, and others) in industrial plants. Demand factors for heavily loaded air ...
    • LoanSTAR after 11 Years: A Report on the Successes and Lessons Learned from the LoanSTAR Program 
      Haberl, J. S.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E.; O'Neal, D. L.; Heffington, W. M.; Bryant, J.; Verdict, M.; Liu, Z.; Visitsak, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 2002)
      The Texas LoanSTAR (Loans to Save Taxes And Resources) Program was established in 1988 by the Texas Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) as a revolving loan program for funding energy conserving retrofits in state and local ...
    • LoanSTAR Energy Auditing: Update and Changes 
      Heffington, W. M.; Athar, A.; Britton, A. J.; Nutter, D. W.; Stuewe, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      Annual savings identified by detailed LoanSTAR audits during the period January, 1989 -December, 1991 are $13.7 million with an investment cost of $46.1 million. These savings represent retrofit projects in state-owned ...