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    • Gas -Fueled Engine-Driven Air Conditioning Systems for Commercial Buildings 
      Lindsay, B. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      In 1985, the Gas Research Institute (GRI) initiated a program with Tecogen, Inc., to develop a nominal 150-ton gas-fueled engine-driven water chiller for commercial buildings. The packaged system has been designed, fabricated, ...
    • Gas Powered Air Conditioning Absorption vs. Engine-Drive 
      Phillips, J. N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      It used to be that the only alternative to costly electric air conditioning was the double-effect gas-fired absorption chiller/heaters. Beginning in the 1980's, they were the "star" equipment promoted by gas companies ...
    • A Gas-Fired Heat Pipe Zone Heater 
      Winn, C. B.; Burns, P.; Guire, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      A gas-fired vented zone heater has recently been developed by the Altar Corporation for Colorado State University (CSU) under a Gas Research Institute (GRI) contract. The unit war developed for auxiliary heating applications ...
    • Getting Serious About Safety and Loss Prevention Emergency Power and Standby Generators 
      Fisher, D.; Fenter, T.; McClure, J. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Power failures can occur for a variety of reasons. The consequences of such outages range from mere inconveniences to damaged equipment, ruined goods, lost revenue, and diminished safety. In all buildings lighting is among ...
    • Green and High Performance Factory Crafted Housing 
      Thomas-Rees, S.; Chasar, D.; Chandra, S.; Stroer, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      In the U.S., factory-built housing greater than 400 square feet is built either to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) code for mobile homes or site-built codes for modular housing. During the last ...
    • Ground and Water Source Heat Pump Performance and Design for Southern Climates 
      Kavanaugh, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      Ground and water source heat pump systems have very attractive performance characteristics when properly designed and installed. These systems typically consist of a water-to-air or water-to-water heat pump linked to a ...
    • Ground Loops for Heat Pumps and Refrigeration 
      Braud, H. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      Ground loops are used for water source heat pumps. Refrigeration can be put on a ground loop. Water-cooled condensing units are more efficient than air-cooled, and they can be put indoors. Indoor location makes piping for ...
    • Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Applications and Case Studies 
      Braud, H. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      The paper presents an overview of ground loops for space-conditioning heat pumps, hot water, ice machines, and water-cooled refrigeration in residential and commercial applications. In Louisiana, a chain of hamburger ...
    • Guidelines for Energy Cost Savings Resulting from Tracking and Monitoring Electrical nad Natural Gas Usage, Cost, and Rates 
      McClure, J. D.; Estes, M. C.; Estes, J. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      This paper discusses how improved energy information in schools and hospitals from tracking and monitoring electrical and natural gas usage, cost, and optional rate structures, can reduce energy costs. Recommendations, ...
    • Guidelines for Energy Efficient Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Estes, J. M.; Bicknell, K. N.; Estes, M. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      Operational experience of several schools designed with energy efficiency as a design criteria is discussed in this paper. Actual monthly energy usage and cost are provided. Annual energy cost performance ($/ft^2-yr) and ...
    • Guidelines for Marketing Demand-Side Management in the Commercial Sector 
      George, S. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      For the past decade, electric and gas utilities throughout the nation, not just in hot and humid climates, have promoted energy efficiency through a variety of demand-side management (DSM) programs. In 1984, the Electric ...
    • Guidelines for Retrofit Performance Monitoring 
      Ternes, M. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      A data specification guideline developed for use in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Single-Family Building Energy Retrofit Research Program is applicable to field monitoring studies of cooling retrofits. The guideline ...
    • Harvesting the Rain, An Overview of the Rainwater Collection Systems at McKinney ISD 
      Schreppler, S.; Estes, J. M.; Dupont, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      The primary goal of sustainable design is to utilize the natural resources offered by the surrounding environment. Considering the drought conditions over the past several years, water is a resource that received significant ...
    • Heat Pipe Impact on Dehumidification, Indoor Air Quality and Energy Savings 
      Cooper, J. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
    • Helpful Hints for Operating Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Schreppler, S.; Cliver, R. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Effective operation of school buildings in periods of both total and partial occupancy requires active management and proactive maintenance. Prevention, response, policy implementation, and adequate training are the main ...
    • Home Energy Appraisal Form of the Texas Association of Builders 
      Moore, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      The Home Energy Appraisal Rating form is a versatile, climate specific point system, based on actual performance characteristics of homes throughout Texas. For example, Texas residences often include tinted glass, wide ...
    • Home Energy Ratings and Building Performance 
      Gardner, J.C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      This paper provides an overview of the Home Energy Rating System (HERS). A short summary of the origination and history of the HERS system will lead to a more detailed description of the inspection and testing protocol. The ...
    • Homeland Security Issues for Facilities 
      McClure, J. D.; Fisher, D.; Fenter, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      The events of September 11, 2001, along with the Oklahoma City bombing and Washington, DC area sniper attacks have forever changed America's sense of security. Federal, state, and local governments, businesses, and individual ...
    • Hot Thermal Storage/Selective Energy System Reduces Electric Demand for Space Cooling As Well As Heating in Commercial Application 
      Meckler, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Based on an experimental residential retrofit incorporating thermal storage, and extensive subsequent modeling, a commercial design was developed and implemented to use hot thermal storage to significantly reduce electric ...
    • How Intex Helped Superior Die Set Corporation Produce 35% Above Capacity, With Only 3% More Electricity 
      Zalewski, W. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      A detailed energy usage and productivity study of the existing HVAC, lighting and process equipment was performed at the Superior Die Set Corporation located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The study began in January, 1984, and ...