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    • A Statistical Model to Assess Indirect CO2 Emissions of the UAE Residential Sector 
      Radhi, H.; Fikry, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      This study presents a regional bottom-up model for assessing space cooling energy and related greenhouse gas emissions. The model was developed with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of cooling energy and ...
    • Statistical Modeling of Daily Energy Consumption in Commercial Buildings Using Multiple Regression and Principal Component Analysis 
      Reddy, T. A.; Claridge, D.; Wu, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      Statistical models of energy use in commercial buildings are being increasingly used not only for predicting retrofit savings but also for identifying improper operation of HVAC systems. The conventional approach involves ...
    • Status and Trends in Distributed Solar 
      Howe, Richard "Larry" (2017-11-14)
    • Status of Climate Change 
      North, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
    • Status of Revisions to ASHRAE Standard 62 
      Gallo, F. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62- 1989 "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor air Quality", adopted in 1989, is widely used by HVAC engineers to determine ...
    • Status of the U.S. Department of Energy's Motor Challenge Showcase Demonstration Projects 
      Szady, A. J.; Jallouk, P. A.; Olszewski, M.; Scheihing, P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1996-04)
      This paper describes the status of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Showcase Demonstration Projects. These projects are part of the DOE Motor Challenge Program, and are aimed at demonstrating increased electric motor ...
    • Staying Competitive in the 90's: How to Make Public Involvement Work for Your Energy Project 
      Loveless, K. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      Gone are the days when energy companies could develop energy, void of citizen input. With the passage of the National Environmental Policy Act in 1969, a new era of public involvement began. Although the specifics of how ...
    • Steady State Performance Prediction Of Directly Lubricated Fluid Film Journal Bearings 
      He, Minhui; Byrne, James M.; Cloud, C. Hunter; Vazquez, Jose A. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
      Predicting the performance of directly lubricated bearings is a challenge facing bearing manufacturers and end users alike. In this study, thermoelastohydrodynamic (TEHD) theories are applied to analyze three directly ...
    • Steam and Condensate System Optimization in Converse College, Spartanburg, SC 
      Cruz, A.; Iordanova, N.; Stevenson, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      With energy prices skyrocketing since 2003, industries are driven to find ways to improve/optimize the way energy is utilized and are becoming more aware of the importance of efficiently managing their utilities systems. ...
    • Steam and Condensate Systems 
      Yates, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      In the late 60's and early 70's oil was plentiful and steam was relatively inexpensive. The switch to low sulphur fuel oil and the oil embargo suddenly changed the picture. The cost of steam rose from $0.50 per 1,000# to ...
    • Steam and Condensate Systems 
      Yates, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      In the late 60's and early 70's oil was plentiful and steam was relatively inexpensive. The switch to low sulphur fuel oil and the oil embargo suddenly changed the picture. The cost of steam rose from about $0.50 per 1,000# ...
    • Steam Basics: Use Available Data to Lower Steam System Cost 
      Risko, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      Industrial steam users recognize the need to reduce system cost in order to remain internationally competitive. Steam systems are a key utility that influence cost significantly, and represent a high value opportunity ...
    • Steam BestPractice Resources and Tools: "Old" News is "New" News! 
      Wright, A.; Hart, F.; Russell, C.; Jaber, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Industrial Technology (DOE-OIT) BestPractice efforts aim to assist U.S. industry in adopting near-term energy-efficient technologies and practices through voluntary, technical ...
    • Steam Challenge: Developing A New DOE Program to Help Industry be Steam Smart 
      Jones, T.; Hart, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      Last year, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies, and a cadre of private companies and associations formed an innovative "Steam Partnership" with the goal of developing ...
    • Steam Champions in Manufacturing 
      Russell, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2001-05)
      Traditionally, industrial steam system management has focused on operations and maintenance. Competitive pressures, technology evolution, and increasingly complex regulations provide additional management challenges. The ...
    • Steam Condensation Induced Waterhammer 
      Kirsner, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      This is the type of waterhammer that kills people. It's initiating mechanism is much different than the image most engineers have of what causes waterhammer-- i.e. fast moving steam picking up a slug of condensate and ...
    • Steam Conservation and Boiler Plant Efficiency Advancements 
      Fiorino, D. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      This paper examines several cost-effective steam conservation and boiler plant efficiency advancements that were implemented during a recently completed central steam boiler plant replacement project at a very large ...
    • Steam Cracker Furnace Energy Improvements 
      Gandler, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-05)
    • Steam Drum Level Measurement Compensation through the use of Constant Head Chamber with Dynamic Compensation 
      Zhong, Lianwei; Wei, Cindy; Johnston, Henry (Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center; Texas &M University. Libraries, 2018)
      The level measurement for high pressure steam drum, using differential pressure (D/P) transmitters, has been challenging and sometimes problematic because condensate/steam densities vary significantly with the pressure and ...
    • Steam Efficiency: Impacts from Boilers to the Boardroom 
      Russell, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      Historically, energy utilization may have received corporate industries' attention only because of fuel price shocks or regulations imposed on industries. That history obscures the potential value that energy efficiency ...