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Pitfalls in Building and HVAC Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
The purpose of an energy audit is to identify
and analyze areas of energy consumption and to propose
methods of conservation. In the process of
completing an audit the following areas of consumption
should be considered:
• ...
Heat Integrate Heat Engines in Process Plants
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
This paper presents a novel method for the
integration of heat engines into total processes to
effect large energy savings. Paybacks are often
short. The method is applicable to new designs and
retrofits and is ...
Electric Utility Demand-Side Evaluation Methodologies
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
The electric utility industry's demand-side
management programs can be analyzed from various
points of view using a standard benefit-cost
methodology. The methodology now in use by
several electric utilities and the ...
Gas Turbine Cogeneration Plant for the Dade County Government Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
A government complex consisting of a number of
State, County, and City buildings is currently under
construction in the downtown area of Miami, Florida.
Thermo Electron Corporation and Rolls- Royce Inc.
are providing ...
Overview and Burning Technology Opportunities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
In the late seventies, Canada put in place
several programs designed to support the
development and implementation of new ideas as
well as the improvement of old technologies to
utilize renewables as a source of ...
Gas Turbine Fired Heater Integration: Achieve Significant Energy Savings
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
Faster payout will result if gas turbine exhaust
is used as combustion air for fired heaters. Here
are economic examples and system design considerations.
Predicting Steam Turbine Performance
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
Tracking the performance of extraction, back-pressure
and condensing steam turbines is a crucial
part of minimising energy and maintenance costs for
large process industries. A thorough understanding
of key equipment ...
Our Favorite Electrical Energy Saving Opportunities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
A survey of approximately 200 energy
audits yielded a set of opportunities that
kept reappearing. This article surveys
those opportunities describing advantages,
disadvantages, and possible pitfalls. Also,
the article ...
Heat Recovery Boilers for Process Applications
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
Heat recovery boilers are widely used in process plants for recovering energy from various waste gas streams, either from the consideration of process or of economy. Sulfuric, as well as nitric, acid plant heat recovery ...
Fuel Cells as an Emerging Technology
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has
been directing a fuel cell research and development
program since 1976. The intention of this
program is to pursue improvements in utilization
of domestic natural gas, ...