Browsing by Subject "Energy Conservation"

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    • Air Movers of the Eighties 
      Miller, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Expensive fan wrecks and down time occurs when couplings break or gearboxes self-destruct. A viable alternative eliminates shaft, coupling, and gearbox moving motor to ground level, driving a hydraulic pump transmitting ...
    • Biosludge Incineration - A Program for Energy Conservation 
      Compernolle, R. V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Waste biosludge generated in Shell's Deer Park Manufacturing Complex aqueous effluent treatment facilities is disposed of by on-site incineration. In 1981, an energy conservation program resulted in a 48 percent reduction ...
    • Burner Designs and Controls for Variable Air Preheat Systems 
      Lied, C. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      This paper will deal with various ways of reducing fuel costs for direct fired furnaces. Burner design relating to existing furnaces, new furnaces designed to operate initially on cold air with the ability to add preheated ...
    • California's Energy Policy: Conservation Works 
      Greene, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Conservation is the foundation of California's energy policy and the largest single source of the state's 'new energy supply'. Our goal is to use economic market forces and government programs to direct energy Investments ...
    • CDM as a Solution for the Present World Energy Problems (An Overview with Respect to the Building and Construction Sector) 
      Sudarsan, N.; Jayaraj, S.; Sreekanth, K. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      One of the important responses of Kyoto Protocol towards mitigation of global warming is the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which has garnered large emphasis amidst the global carbon market in terms of Certified Emission ...
    • Commercial and Industrial Energy Conservation Programs in Illinois 
      Thomas, S. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      This paper presents the State of Illinois' evolving role in assisting commercial and industrial firms in identifying and improving inefficiencies in the use of energy.
    • Computerized Reporting of Energy Conservation Progress 
      Troyan, J. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Reporting of energy conservation progress, particularly by companies with a multiplicity of Plants and products, can be facilitated by application of data processing systems. Experience with the development and use of a ...
    • The Conservation Alternative 
      Allaire, W. F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Of all of the issues involved in our national energy dilemma, the matter of conservation of energy has, without a doubt, received major attention. Much has been said on the subject and certainly a great deal has been written ...
    • Conservation in a Gulf Coast Chemical Plant 
      Murray, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      The MCA reports chemical industry energy compared to 1972 to be 24.2% (1981 data). This paper will describe the activity of one Gulf Coast chemical industry plant which has reduced consumption by 41%. Improvements have ...
    • Conservation of Energy Through Engineered Specification and Onsite Review 
      Wartan, W. J. (Energy System Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      There is more to conservation of energy than the thickness of insulation and the materials specified. Process temperature, environment, expected life, etc., must be considered. The dimensions of the insulation must be ...
    • Conservation, An In-Plant Energy Resource 
      Skudneski, L. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Potential energy savings of 90 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year on existing facilities in basic steel alone are attainable through retrofitting and improvement in operations. Areas covered include reheat furnaces, ...
    • Conserve Energy by Optimizing Air Compressor System 
      Williams, V. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      There are many opportunities to conserve energy within an Industrial Plant without adversely impacting the operation or production. Many of these represent only relatively small savings, when compared to the overall utility ...
    • Conserve Energy: Modernize Your Solvent Deasphalting Unit 
      Lambert, J. S.; Gleitsmann, J. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Deasphalting units provide high quality feedstocks for lube oil manufacture, fluid catalytic cracking, or hydrocracking, and can reduce the 'Bottom of the Barrel' by up to 90%. Older units built when energy was less expensive ...
    • Conserving Energy by Recovering Heat from Hot Waste Gases 
      Magnuson, E. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Intent of this paper is to show how recovery of heat in hot waste gases reduces nation's energy requirements, reduces dependence on foreign fuels, results in quick payoffs on recovery equipment investments, helps maintain ...
    • Cooling Towers - Energy Conservation and Money Making Mechanisms 
      Burger, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      The utilization of colder water conserves energy, creates profits, increases product output. In an effort to obtain greater efficiencies and conserve both energy and dollars, all too many engineers neglect the potential ...
    • Cooling Towers, Energy Conservation Machines 
      Burger, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Cooling towers, in all too many industrial plants, are often the neglected units of the process chain which are hidden bonanzas for energy conservation and dollar savings. By lowering the entire systems temperature by the ...
    • A Distributed Computer Automation and Control System for IBM's GTD Process Plant at Austin Texas 
      Getter, L. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      International Business Machines Corporation's General Technology Division facility in Austin, Texas recently underwent expansion of its manufacturing facilities. Five new structures, one manufacturing and four support, ...
    • Electric Power Costs in Texas in 1985 and 1990 
      Gordon, J. B.; White, D. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      A major problem associated with energy conservation projects is how to estimate the financial savings associated with a reduction in energy consumption. Although many conservation projects can be implemented in a matter ...
    • Energy Conservation at Westinghouse R&D 
      Norelli, P.; Roy, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      Presented herein is the history of 'Energy Conservation at the Westinghouse R&D Center' from the time of the OPEC crisis to the present and forecasts of our intended programs for the next few years. The energy and fuel ...
    • Energy Conservation in China North Industries Corporation 
      You, W. T.; De, C. H.; Chu, J. X.; Fu, L. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      This paper describes an overview of the energy conservation in China North Industries Corporation. It shows how the corporation improves energy efficiencies and how it changes constitution of fuel--converting oil ...