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A Comparative Heat Transfer Examination of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) With and Without Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Using a Dynamic Wall Simulator
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
The main focus of this paper was to present data to advance the design of a previously developed thermally-enhanced structural insulated panel (SIP) that had been outfitted with phase change materials (PCMs) (Medina et ...
Demand-based Optimal Control to Save Energy: A Case-Study in a Medical Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
Continuous Commissioning®1 (CC®) strategies include reducing simultaneous heating and cooling, scheduling the facility’s occupancy needs, utilizing free cooling, and minimizing excessive supply air and outside air. Most ...
ENERGY IMPACTS OF VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
The Building America program has been working with home builders for more than a decade using a variety of strategies for bringing fresh air into the homes. Many of these strategies utilize the central air handler fan from ...
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF HUMIDITY CONTROL APPROACHES IN VACANT FLORIDA HOMES
(Energy System Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
In a hot and humid climate such as Florida, “snowbirds” that leave their homes for extended summer periods need guidance on effective and energy efficient methods of humidity control. Experiments were performed in seven ...
Methodology for Residential Building Energy Simulations Implemented in the International Code Compliance Calculator (IC3)
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
Since 2001, Texas has been proactive in initiating clean air and energy efficiency in building policies. The Texas Emissions Reduction Plan legislation (SB 5, 77TH Leg., 2001) mandates statewide adoption of energy codes, ...
Optimal Control in Three-deck Multi-Zone Air-Handling Units: A Case-Study
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
A multi-zone air-handling unit was popular several decades ago due to the convenience of small sized modular units, which were inexpensive to install and easily maintained in a mechanical room. The cost and convenience ...
Semi-Empirical Screw Compressor Chiller Model
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
A screw chiller model which is based on a first principles, semi-empirical analysis that describes the system performance based on observations of the thermodynamic processes is developed. This model is a modified method ...
AN OVERVIEW OF BUILDING AMERICA INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (BAIHP) ACTIVITIES IN HOT-HUMID CLIMATES
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
BAIHP (www.baihp.org ) conducts systems
research and technical assistance activities for new
housing. Hot-humid climate efforts described here
include:
Systems research : NightCool – A hybrid cooling
and dehumidification ...
REDUCING ENERGY USE IN FLORIDA BUILDINGS
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
The 2007 Florida Building Code (ICC, 2008) requires building designers and architects to achieve a minimum energy efficiency rating for commercial buildings located throughout Florida. Although the Florida Building Code ...
Analysis of the Energy Savings Potential in K-5 Schools in Hot and Humid Climates
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
This paper presents the analysis of the energy savings potential in K-5 schools in hot and humid climates. For the analysis, an existing K-5 school in Central Texas was selected as a case study school, and the building ...