Browsing H&H - Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates by Issue Date

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    • 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 ...
    • Design Tools for Evaluating Alternative Strategies' Impact on Human Comfort 
      Holder, L. M. III; Hart, M. N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Many designers recognize that energy savings can be achieved with alternative or innovative strategies; however, few design tools have been available to assist designers with evaluating alternatives. This paper demonstrates ...
    • Avoided Gigawatts Through Utility Capital Recovery Fees 
      Frosenfeld, A. N.; Verdict, M. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Electric rate structures can be used to provide customers with the proper pricing signals as well as provide economic incentives for increased market penetration for energy efficient new buildings. An innovative, marginal ...
    • Operating Experience and Economic Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Cool Storage Systems - TVA Case Study 
      Sieber, R. E.; Dahmus, A. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Thermal storage systems offer utilities a means to change the energy use patterns of both residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers by moving water-heating and space-conditioning loads from peak to offpeak ...
    • Pitfalls in Building and HVAC Audits 
      Gidwani, B. N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      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: 0 ...
    • Rebates: The Energy Efficiency Measure that Can Make a Major Difference 
      Haun, C. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Attempts to involve tenants in energy conservation efforts have three principal directions: (a) transfer of the burden of payment from owner to occupants; (b) remote control of space heat by energy management systems or ...
    • Theory vs. Practice in Direct Evaporative Roof Spray Cooling 
      Smith, J. L.; Smith, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      This paper will examine in depth the development of roof spray cooling in this country and elsewhere, the theory and practice of roof cooling, and the limits of system application. While this relatively simple method of ...
    • The Design of Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Systems 
      Parker, J. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Ground-coupled heat pumps are being installed in increasing numbers due to proven performance and economy. The overall thermal resistance between the ground coupling fluid and a given type of surrounding soil is affected ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Cool Storage Performance 
      Eppelheimer, D. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Utilities have promoted the use of electric heat and thermal storage to increase off peak usage of power. High daytime demand charges and enticing discounts for off peak power have been used as economic incentives to promote ...
    • Optimal Life Cycle Cost Design for an Energy Efficient Manufacturing Facility 
      Thompson, C. T.; Beach, W. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Over the past twelve years, Texas Instruments has developed extensive energy management programs that have enabled them to reduce energy usage by 42%. Typically, these reductions have been a result of the application of ...
    • An Assessment of Economic Analysis Methods for Cogeneration Systems 
      Bolander, J. N.; Murphy, W. E.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Cogeneration feasibility studies were conducted for eleven state agencies of Texas. A net present value (NPV) analysis was used to evaluate candidate cogeneration systems and select the optimum system. CELCAP, an hour-by-hour ...
    • The Earth-Coupled or Geothermal Heat Pump Air Conditioning System 
      Wagers, H. L.; Wagers, M. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      As utility costs have risen despite political campaign promises and energy conserving measures implemented by the utility companies such as alternative fuel use (coal and nuclear), co-generation, etc., homeowners have begun ...
    • Earth-Coupled Water-Source Heat Pump Research, Design and Applications in Louisiana 
      Braud, H. J.; Klimkowski, H.; Baker, F. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      An earth-coupled water-source heat pump uses the earth as the thermal source and sink for economical, energy efficient, space heating and cooling. Water exiting the heat pump passes through an earth heat exchanger, which ...
    • Load Management Made Simple 
      Schneider, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Up until the 1970's electric utilities were basically in a supply side management mode, in which plants were built to serve whatever demand customers required. However in the last 10- 15 years, many utilities, including ...
    • Energy Savings in Buildings Using Air Movement and Allowing Floating Temperature in Rooms 
      Spain, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      The purpose of the research study was to determine if building loads could be reduced by using an intelligent controller rather than a thermostatic controller to operate heating and air conditioning equipment. In order to ...
    • Cost Containment Through Energy Efficiency in Texas State-Owned Buildings 
      Ponder, W. M.; Verdict, M. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      "The Energy Cost Containment Through Energy Efficiency" in Texas State-owned buildings project was begun in the spring of 1984 as a part of a multipronged effort to reduce rising energy costs in State operations. Energy ...
    • Building Energy Efficient Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Estes, J. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Many new school buildings consume only half the energy required by similar efficient structures designed without energy performance as a design criterion. These are comfortable and efficient while construction costs remain ...
    • Effective Load Management for the City of College Station 
      Hecox, O. D.; Bauer, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      A successful electrical demand management program for the City of College Station in 1984 employed techniques proven in the industrial and commercial sectors that have seldom been used at the community level. The program, ...