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Reduced Order Modeling of Heat Exchangers Using High Order Finite Control Volume Models
(2007-12)
A distributed parameter approach for dynamic modeling of heat exchangers and using it to obtain low order models have been presented in this report. The finite control volume (FCV) approach accurately captures the distributed ...
The Persistence of Savings Obtained from Commissioning of Existing Buildings
(2008-06-10)
The objective of this study is to investigate the reasons why the performance of
mechanical systems degrades over time after commissioning and to recommend intervals
at which testing should be performed to maintain the ...
Modeling the Effects of Refrigerant Charging on Air Conditioner Performance Characteristics For Three Expansion Devices
(1990-08)
An experimental and analytical study concerned with the off-design refrigerant charging of air conditioners is presented. A series of experiments were conducted to characterize the effects of refrigerant charge and type ...
Two-Phase Flow of HCFC-22 and HFC-134a through Short Tube Orifices
(2008-01-23)
HCFC-22 and HFC-134a were used with short tube orifices having length to diameter ratios ranging from 5 to 20 in a 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) refrigerant line to investigate both two-phase and subcooled liquid flow entering the ...
A Methodology to Measure Retrofit Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings
(2008-01-16)
Measured energy savings promote and sustain energy conservation retrofits by verifying the success of retrofits, determining pay-back schedules, guiding the selection of future retrofits and identifying opportunities for ...
Study of Air Infiltration Energy Consumption
(1992-08)
The influence of heat recovery on the energy impact of air infiltration, and the systematic error due to the steady-state method were studied both experimentally and theoretically. Two methodologies suitable for measurement ...
Simulation of Thermal Plant Optimization and Hydraulic Aspects of Thermal Distribution Loops for Large Campuses
(Energy Systems Lab, 2004-05)
Development of New Methodologies for Evaluating the Energy Performance of New Commercial Buildings
(Energy Systems Lab, 2006-08)
Influence of Dust on the Emissivity of Radiant Barriers
(Texas A&M University, 1991)
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Effect of Refrigerant Charge, Duct Leakage, and Evaporator Air Flow on the High Temerature Performance of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
An experimental study was conducted to quantify the effect of several installation items on the high outdoor ambient temperature performance of air conditioners. These installation items were: improper amount of refrigerant ...