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    • Impacts of Water Loop Management on Simultaneous Heating and Cooling in Coupled Control Air Handling Units 
      Guan, W.; Liu, M.; Wang, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      The impacts of the water loop management on the heating and cooling energy consumption are investigated by using model simulation. The simulation results show that the total thermal energy consumption can be increased by ...
    • An Impeller Dynamic Risk Assessment Toolkit. 
      Schiffer, Donal M.; Syed, Asadullah (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2006)
      A standardized and cost-effective risk assessment toolkit is described in this paper to comprehensively analyze centrifugal compressor impellers under steady and dynamic loads. The first step in this process occurs in the ...
    • Impeller High cycle fatigue failure on a Natural Gas Pipeline Compressor Following Choked Flow Operation 
      Moyroud, Francois; Alas, Pascal; Libeyre, Francois (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      The impeller of a natural gas pipeline compressor failed at the junction between the blade trailing edge and the hub. A root cause analysis showed the machine had been operated beyond the compressor map right limit during ...
    • IMPELLER MANUFACTURING – UNDERSTANDING THE METHODS & THEIR IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE 
      Frier, Sean; Sorokes, James M.; Burkardt, Nicholas (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2021)
      This tutorial provides an overview of the manufacturing processes used to build centrifugal compressor impellers and how the various processes can impact the performance of these critically important components. Comments ...
    • IMPELLER MANUFACTURING – UNDERSTANDING THE METHODS & THEIR IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE 
      Frier, Sean; Sorokes, James M.; Burkardt, Nicholas (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2020)
      This tutorial provides an overview of the manufacturing processes used to build centrifugal compressor impellers and how the various processes can impact the performance of these critically important components. Comments ...
    • Impeller Repair Techniques For Centrifugal Compressors. 
      Clayton, Charles R. (Russ); Klein, Darwin; Emerick, Mark F. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1994)
      Successfully repairing centrifugal compressor impellers requires careful consideration and planning. The selection of techniques for inspection, material, and welding procedures are determined by numerous factors. Original ...
    • Impeller Rerate To Reduce Hydraulically Generated Vibration 
      Dyson, Gary (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2005)
      The vibration of centrifugal pumps, running at both best efficiency point (BEP) and at low flow, is of interest to both pump designers and users. This vibration is responsible for the poor seal and bearing life and reduced ...
    • Impeller Stall Induced by Reverse Propagation of Non-Uniform Flow 
      Iwamoto, Shinji; Shoji, Yoshiaki; Yoneda, Keizo; Nakaniwa, Akihiro; Barrington, Bryan (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      In the case of centrifugal compressors, minor non-uniform flow upstream of the impeller is induced by an asymmetrical configuration in the circumferential direction at the compressor suction casing. This non-uniform flow ...
    • Impeller Stall Induced By Reverse Propagation Of Non-Uniform Flow Generated At Return Channel 
      Iwamoto, Shinji; Yoneda, Keizo; Tokuyama, Shinichiro; Higuchi, Hirofumi; Nakaniwa, Akihiro; Barrington, Bryan (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      In the case of centrifugal compressors, minor non-uniform flow upstream of the impeller is induced by an asymmetrical configuration in the circumferential direction at the compressor suction casing. This non-uniform flow ...
    • Implementation And Long-Step Sensorless Control Of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM) For Subsea Applications 
      Ifrim, Costin (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2013)
      By design, the operation of a large 3MW permanent magnet motor-driven pump system has the potential to improve system efficiency and reliability to lower operator costs. Subsea electrical system design and motor performance ...
    • Implementation of a Corporate Energy Accounting and Forecasting Model 
      Kympton, H. W.; Bowman, B. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      The development and implementation of a Frito-Lay computer based energy consumption reporting and modeling program is discussed. The system has been designed to relate actual plant energy consumption to a standard consumption ...
    • Implementation of an Integrated Energy Information System in a Large University Campus 
      McBride, J. R.; Schuster, L.; Rickey, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
      This paper describes the design, installation and implementation of an integrated energy information system at the central plant, auxiliary utility plants, and selected buildings at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. ...
    • Implementation of Boiler Best Practices 
      Blake, N. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      Boilers are an essential part of any industrial plant, and their efficient, economical operation can significantly affect the reliability and profitability of the entire plant. Best Practices for Boilers include tools to ...
    • Implementation of Energy and Power Saving Scheme in The Avenues Mall 
      Al-Hadban, Y.; Maheshwari, G.; Al-Taqi, H. H.; Al-Nakib, D.; Alasseri, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      This paper presents the results on an energy audit and subsequent implementation of energy efficient operation and maintenance strategies between April 2008 and March 2009 in Phase 1 of the Avenues mall with total area of ...
    • Implementation of Industrial Assessment Center Energy and Waste Management Recommendations 
      King, J. D.; Eggebrecht, J. A.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      The Industrial Assessment Center at Texas A&M University is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and involves students in the analysis of nearby Texas manufacturers. Through these analyses, the Industrial Assessment ...
    • Implementation of Partial Initial Commissioning During the Elaboration and Construction Phase 
      Hoel, T.; Novakovic, V.; Skjulsvik, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      This paper describes how manual methods for partial initial commissioning can be implemented during the elaboration and construction phase. The main purpose is to reduce the risk of exceeding the time schedule and the ...
    • Implementation of Simple Measures for Savings Water and Energy Consumption in Kuwait Government Buildings 
      Albaharani, H.; Al-Mulla, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      This paper gives in details the efforts made by the Public Services Department (PSD) to reduce water and energy consumptions in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour's (MOSAL) buildings in Kuwait. PSD manages around ...
    • Implementation of Smart Operation Strategies for Air-Conditioning and Lighting Systems for Ministries Complex in the State of Kuwait 
      Al-Mulla, A.; Maheshwari, G. P.; Al-Nakib, D.; Ishaqali, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-11)
      The smart operation strategies were implemented for Air-Conditioning (A/C) and lighting systems to reduce the national load at Ministries Complex (MC) in the state of Kuwait. The A/C system in MC is a district cooling ...
    • Implementation of the Laboratory Air Handling Unit Systems (LAHU) 
      Cui, Y.; Liu, M.; Conger, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2003)
      The LAHU system has been designed, installed, and commissioned in a large university research building. This paper provides detailed information about the demonstration project, including the specific LAHU system ...
    • Implementation of Voted Flame Detectors to Prevent Spurious Fire Detection in Gas Turbines Enclosures. 
      Kandasamy, Surendran; Muthukumar, Nuban (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
      Fire detection inside Gas Turbine enclosures is a safety critical component to prevent unwanted consequences should a fire occur within the enclosure. The standard design and implementation strategy remains by and large ...