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    • Calculating Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and its Application to the Wind Farms in the Texas Ercot Region 
      Liu, Z.; Haberl, J.; Baltazar, J. C.; Culp, C.; Yazdani, B.; Chandrasekaran, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      In August 2008 the Texas State Legislature required adding 5,880 MW of generating capacity from renewable energy technologies by 2015, and 500 MW from non-wind renewables. This legislation also required the Public Utility ...
    • A Calibration Methodology for Retrofit Projects Using Short-Term Monitoring and Disaggregated Energy Use Data 
      Soebarto, V. I.; Degelman, L. O. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      This paper presents an improved methodology to calibrate energy simulation models to better represent the actual energy use breakdowns in existing buildings. The goal of this methodology is to help architects and engineers ...
    • Calibration of Relative Humidity Transducers for use in the Texas LoanSTAR Program 
      Bryant, J. A.; O'Neal, D. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      In support of the Texas LoanSTAR Energy Conservation Program, the Texas A&M University Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) calibration facility has been performing relative humidity calibrations for transducers being ...
    • 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 ...
    • Can ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 Requirements be Satisfied while Maintaining Moisture Control using Stock HVAC Equipment in Hot, Humid Climates? 
      Turner, S. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      Outdoor air intake rates are studied to determine their impacts on moisture control in buildings, especially in hot, humid climates. Key impacts of outdoor air intake rates can be readily modeled and studied using computer ...
    • Case Studies of Systems Integration through Energy Simulation During Early Design Phase 
      Upadhyaya, K.; McLean, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      The paper presents two case studies, a commercial & a community project, in Houston Texas, where energy simulation and a decision matrix were used to solve budget conflicts and meet LEED EA-1 requirements. The first case ...
    • Case Study of an Innovative HVAC System with Integral Dehumidifier 
      Shirey, D. B.; Raustad, R. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      In most applications, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is controlled to maintain an indoor dry-bulb set point temperature. Moisture removal by the HVAC system is considered to be an operational ...
    • Case Study of Stratified Chilled Water Storage Utilization for Comfort and Process Cooling in a Hot, Humid Climate 
      Bahnfleth, W. P.; Musser, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      The advantages of thermal storage are enhanced in hot and humid climates. Year-round cooling loads increase thermal storage operating cost savings. The absence of a long winter during which major maintenance tasks can be ...
    • Case Study Walnut Hill United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas, Chiller Replacement Analysis 
      Phillips, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      In March of 1992 Walnut Hill United Methodist Church in Dallas, Tx. decided that their existing thermal storage and electric reciprocating chiller system were both in need of replacement. After analyzing several options, ...
    • Case Study: Passive Solar Concepts Adapted to In-Fill Housing in a Hot, Humid Climate 
      McQueen, T. M.; White, J. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      In-fill housing for central city areas appears to be an answer to the continuing need for compact, affordable dwelling unite that will improve the neighborhood environment. There exist many central city areas in Louisiana ...
    • Case Study: Sick Building Syndrome in a Humid Climate 
      Shaughnessy, R. J.; Levetin, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      An indepth environmental investigation was conducted at a four-story building officing 1200 employees in Oklahoma. A preassessment and walkthrough of the facility revealed extensive ongoing renovations throughout the ...
    • Central Energy Systems - Applications to Economic Development 
      Myers, M. S.; Diserens, S. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      The City of San Antonio's Office of Public Utilities has developed an innovative process to assess predesign energy conservation strategies for new buildings. This assessment also provides direction for the community's ...
    • Cheaper, Cleaner, Cooler Ways to Meet our Needs for New Energy 
      Smith, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
    • CHP: It's Time for Combined Heat and Power 
      Herweck, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
    • City of College Station's Thermographic Mobile Scan 
      Shear, C. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      During the first quarter of 1986, the City of College Station conducted a thermographic mobile scan of the entire city. A thermographic mobile scan is a process by which heat loss/heat gain data is accumulated by a vehicle ...
    • Clean-up of Contaminated Indoor Air Using Photocatalytic Technology 
      Hingorani, S.; Greist, H.; Goswami, T.; Goswami, Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      A number of Sick Building Syndrome studies have concluded that microorganisms, endotoxins and VOCs in indoor air are involved in the development and/or aggravation of allergies and illnesses in buildings. The phototcatalytic ...
    • Cleanroom Energy Optimization Methods 
      Naughton, P.; Schrecengost, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      The design and operation of semiconductor cleanrooms play an important role in the advancement of many of today's technology needs as the use of microelectronic products become engrained in our society. Cleanroom construction ...
    • Climate Change Awareness Time Line: How Did We Get to Today? 
      Crawford, J. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
      The climate change issue has really entered the awareness of the general public within the last two years or so. During that time, references in the media have progressed from the back page of the newspapers to front page ...
    • Climate Change: Some Scientific and Political Realities 
      Crawford, J. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
      Atmospheric scientists tell us that mankind is changing the climate, and is setting in motion forces that can make essentially irreversible changes in the climate of the future. Naysayers dispute whether mankind is ...
    • A Collaborative Support System for the Review of Building Energy Data in the LoanSTAR Monitoring and Analysis Project 
      Willis, D.; Haberl, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      The LoanSTAR Monitoring and Analysis Project (MAP) collects a large volume of data pertaining to the analysis of building energy usage. Experts within the project review these data for accuracy. This review is collaborative, ...