Browsing by Author "Vliet, G. C."

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    • A Comparison of Domestic Water Heating Options in the Austin Electric Service Area 
      Vliet, G. C.; Hood, D. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      This report examines the energy, demand, and economic effects of three alternative electric water heating systems from the perspective of both the City of Austin Electric Utility and its ratepayers. An hourly computer ...
    • Feasibility of Municipal Water Mains as Heat Sink for Residential Air-Conditioning 
      Vliet, G. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      It has been proposed that municipal water mains be used as the heat sink or the heat source for air-conditioning or heating, respectively. This paper addresses the extent of thermal contamination associated with the use of ...
    • The Influence of Residential Solar Water Heating on Electric Utility Demand 
      Vliet, G. C.; Askey, J. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Similar sets of residences in Austin, Texas with electric water heaters and solar water heaters with electric back-up were monitored during 1982 to determine their instantaneous electric demands, the purpose being to ...