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Going To Work: Work Relationships
(2000-07-20)
One of a worker's top goals should be to develop good relationships with coworkers and supervisers. This publication discusses five general rules for building good relationships at work and offers advice on handling criticism.
Lessons Learned From the Continuous Commissioning of a Multi-Functional Commercial Building
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
A multi-functional institutional building often
has ventilation and comfort requirements that vary
widely from zone to zone. When we commissioned
the Reed McDonald building on the main campus of
Texas A&M University (TAMU), ...
Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants
(2000-08-21)
Scale insects damage landscape plants, shrubs and trees. This publication explains how to control scale insects economically without damaging the environment, including sampling for scale crawlers, using natural enemies ...
Simulation and Optimization on Power Plant Operation Using Sega's EOP Program
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
The operation of a cogeneration power plant is
complicated. The Energy Optimization Program
(EOP, software made by SEGA, Inc.) was designed
to simulate and optimize the operation of TAMU
power plant. All major plant ...
Procedures for Filling Short Gaps in Energy Use and Weather Data
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
Filling short gaps (a few hours) in hourly
energy use and weather data can be useful for (i)
retrofit savings analysis and calculation, and for (ii)
diagnostic purposes. The paper evaluates four
methods for rehabilitating ...
Managing Milk Composition: Evaluating Herd Potential
(2000-12-11)
Before trying to alter and improve milk fat and protein production of a dairy herd, it is important to evaluate the herd's potential to respond to feed management changes. This publication offers some key points that can ...
Development of a High Efficiency Ceiling Fan
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
The potential of ceiling fans to improve comfort
during the cooling season is well documented (Rohles
et al.. 1983; Fairey et al.. 1986). There are at least
two cases: In the first where air conditioning is unavailable,
adding ...
Critical Plane Analysis of Wall Assembly in a Hot, Humid Climate
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
Condensation plane analysis for determining critical
planes at which condensation may occur can be
performed for building assemblies in any climate.
Procedures for doing so in heating climates where
buildings dry to the ...
Enthalpy Wheels Come of Age: Applying Energy Recovery Ventilation to Hospitality Venues in Hot, Humid Climate
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
Energy recovery ventilation systems, including rotary
heat exchangers or enthalpy wheels, utilize mature
technologies that are routinely applied in commercial
buildings. Energy recovery is particularly important
in buildings ...
The Brazos Valley Energy Conservation Coalition, Part of the Rebuild America Program in Texas: Program Update
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
The Rebuild America program is network of
community-based partnerships that rebuilds
communities by promoting the efficient use of
energy. Rebuild America is coordinated at the
national level by sponsorship through the ...