Browsing by Author "Robinson, J."

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    • Advanced Process Management and Implementation 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      Advanced Process Management is a method to achieve optimum process performance during the life cycle of a plant through proper design, effective automation, and adequate operator decision support. Developing a quality ...
    • Audits and Implementation of Plant Wide Energy Management and Reporting Systems 
      Robinson, J.; Moore, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Boiler MACT 35000FT: Maximum Achievable Control Technology 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
    • Calibration of Tangential Paddlewheel Insertion Flowmeters 
      Robinson, J.; Bryant, J.; Haberl, J.; Turner, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      This paper reports on the efforts to calibrate flow sensors that are being used to monitor building thermal energy use in a large scale monitoring project. Several insertion-type paddlewheel meters are being tested with a ...
    • Calibration of the Total Carbon Column Observing Network using aircraft profile data 
      Wunch, D.; Toon, G. C.; Wennberg, P. O.; Wofsy, S. C.; Stephens, B. B.; Fischer, M. L.; Uchino, O.; Abshire, J. B.; Bernath, P.; Biraud, S. C.; Blavier, J.-F. L.; Boone, C.; Bowman, K. P.; Browell, E. V.; Campos, T.; Connor, B. J.; Daube, B. C.; Deutscher, N. M.; Diao, M.; Elkins, J. W.; Gerbig, C.; Gottlieb, E.; Griffith, D. W. T.; Hurst, D. F.; Jiménez, R.; Keppel-Aleks, G.; Kort, E.; Macatangay, R.; Machida, T.; Matsueda, H.; Moore, F.; Morino, I.; Park, S.; Robinson, J.; Roehl, C. M.; Sawa, Y.; Sherlock, V.; Sweeney, C.; Tanaka, T.; Zondlo, M. A. (Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 2010)
    • Catalyst Paper No-Carb Strategy for GHG Reduction 
      McClain, C.; Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      The Catalyst Paper strategy to manage GHG exposure is a combination of energy reduction initiatives in manufacturing and the effective use of biomass and alternative fuels to produce mill steam and electricity from the ...
    • A Comprehensive Review of the Tests Completed on the Flow Loop at the Energy Systems Laboratory (Draft) 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1992)
      In 1988 the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) of Texas received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a $98.6 million state-wide retrofit demonstration program, the LoanSTAR (Loan to Save Taxes and ...
    • Control Boiler Emissions through Work Practices and Energy Management 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2014)
    • Energy Audits and Projects Do More Than Save Energy 
      Doucette, B.; Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      As a result of an Energy, Process and Control System Audit, Suncor Energy began an Advanced Control System Project at the Oil Sands Extraction Unit in Alberta, Canada. The methods and initial results of that ongoing project ...
    • Forecasting and Capturing Emission Reductions Using Industrial Energy Management and Reporting Systems 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      The Mandatory 2010 Green House Gas (GHG) Reporting Regulations and pending climate change legislation has increased interest in Energy Management and Reporting Systems (EMRS) as a means of both reducing and reporting GHG ...
    • Insertion Paddlewheel Flowmeters: An Evaluation After Two Years of Use 
      Robinson, J.; Bryant, J.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      Insertion paddlewheel flowmeters were removed from field installations after 12 to 24 months of service for inspection and calibration. The tests were designed to identify meter degradation because of scale and debris on ...
    • Rule Based Energy Management and Reporting System (EMRS) Applied to a Large Utility Power Station Complex 
      Bamber, D.; Childress, R.; Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Deregulation of electricity and rising fuel costs are causing renewed interest in Energy Management Systems (EMS) to service both the utility and private sectors. This paper details a case study of the successful integration ...
    • Successful Real Time Pricing (RTP) Tieline Control Must Do More Than Save Money 
      Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Industrial cogeneration facilities are finding electrical procurement contracts with Real Time Pricing (RTP) clauses attractive. By accepting a portion of the variable energy cost risk, the industrial can reduce the average ...
    • Teamwork Plus Technology Equals Reduced Emissions, Reduced Energy Usage, and Improved Productivity for an Oil Production Facility 
      Booker, G.; Robinson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
      Suncor Energy Inc. developed a long term plan to expand production from its oil sands operation north of Fort McMurray, Alberta up to 500,000 to 550,000 barrels/day in 2010-2012, while reducing the per barrel energy usage, ...