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An Overview of the Building Energy Retrofit Research Program
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
A relatively new program of the U.S. Department
of Energy has been established to focus on the technical,
financial, and behavioral barriers to improving
the energy efficiency of existing buildings
through retrofit. The ...
Utility Cost Analysis
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
One of the first steps in setting up an energy management program in a commercial building is determining
operating costs per energy consuming system through a utility cost analysis. This paper illustrates utility cost
analysis ...
Tracer Gas as a Practical Field Diagnostic Tool for Assessing Duct System Leaks
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
A methodology is presented for using
tracer gas testing to detect and quantify
duct leakage in homes. Since air is
invisible, leakage of air from duct systems
often remains undetected. Smoke sticks
used in conjunction with ...
Energy Study of City Hall Building: Port Arthur, Texas 1980-1981
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
As may be noted by the title, this is a detailed study of the energy consumption of this building. It
deals in the real world of actual energy utilization and it concludes with a "How To" approach to reduce and/or control ...
Construction of a Demand Side Plant with Thermal Energy Storage
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
Utility managements have two primary responsibilities.
They must supply reliable
electric service to meet the needs of their
customers at the most efficient price possible
while at the same time generating the maximum
rate ...
Thermal Storage for Energy Efficient Structures (Poteet High School Case Study)
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
Poteet High School, in Mesquite, Texas, is a
facility that demonstrates state-of-the-art
environmental control through the application of
energy conserving technologies relative to
architecture, HVAC and lighting. It is ...
Energy Conservation Measures at an Automotive Instructional Facility
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
Energy consumption and costs to
operate an automotive technical training
facility at Texas State Technical Institute
in Waco have been significantly reduced
through implementation of several energy
conservation measures.
This ...
A Review of Thermal Acoustical and Special Project Requirements Data in Designing a Duct System
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
The primary foci in designing a duct system is:
1) Delivery of the correct amount of air; 2) Delivery
of air at an acceptable temperature with minimum
temperature drop; 3) Delivery of air quietly; and,
4) A system which ...
An Evaluation of the Placement of the Placement of Radiant Barriers on their Effectiveness in Reducing Heat Transfer in Attics
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
Experimental tests were conducted to
measure the influence of radiant barriers
and the effect of the radiant barrier
location on attic heat transfer. All the
tests were conducted in an attic simulator
at a steady state. ...
Membranes Improve Insulation Efficiency
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
It has been determined from extensive tests
involving test models and home attics that loose
fill and fiber batt insulation does not function as
expected by the industry. The reason for this
deficiency is current test ...