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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 ...
Forced Dispersion of Liquefied Natural Gas Vapor Clouds with Water Spray Curtain Application
(2011-02-22)
There has been, and will continue to be, tremendous growth in the use and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG). As LNG poses the hazard of flammable vapor cloud formation from a release, which may result in a massive ...
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 ...
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 ...
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)
The effects of obstacle geometry on jet mixing in releases of silane
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Releases of silane into air and the effects of obstacles were modeled with the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code, FLUENT. First the CFD code simulated the release of a free turbulent jet of silane into air to assure ...
Development of a relational chemical process safety database and applications to safety improvements
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Industrial accidents still show a major concern to both the public and the environment. It has been a governmental objective to minimize these accidents. Several rules and regulations have emerged to reduce the impacts ...
Methodology to Develop and Test an Easy-To-Use Procedure for the Preliminary Selection of High-Performance Systems for Office Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 2009-08)
A procedure has been developed for the preliminary selection of high-performance
systems for office buildings in hot and humid climates. High-performance building
systems and components were surveyed for buildings in the ...