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Shared Signals: Using Existing Facility Meters for Energy Savings Verification
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
This paper reviews and summarizes techniques for using or sharing signals from existing facility and utility meters for the purpose of verifying energy savings from industrial, institutional and large commercial energy ...
Beyond Leaks: Demand-side Strategies for Improving Compressed Air Efficiency
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Staggering amounts of compressed air are wasted or misapplied in otherwise well run manufacturing facilities, often adding thousands of dollars in extra operating cost per year. The process of eliminating this expensive ...
An Analysis of Motor System Optimization Options- A Question of Diminishing Return on Investment
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
This paper presents the verified results of a pump system optimization project at a major midwestern brewery. A 150-horsepower "sweet water" pump circulates a glycol/water solution to cool tanks of beer during fermentation. ...
Performance Optimization of a Fan System- Overcoming Impacts of Modified Design Criteria Due to Regulatory Requirements and Changed Operating Conditions
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The Louisiana Pacific mill in Tomahawk Wisconsin manufactures oriented-strand board. Several large induced-draft fans and combustion-air blowers were operating inefficiently at this mill. This case study highlights a systems ...
A Boiler Plant Energy Efficiency and Load Balancing Survey
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Daily energy use data was used to perform an energy efficiency survey of a medium-sized university boiler plant. The physical plant operates centralized mechanical plants to provide both chilled water and steam for building ...
"Climate Wise" in the Lone Star State: A Successful Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Austin, Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The City of Austin, Texas is forming partnerships with local companies to lower energy consumption and improve environmental performance within the industrial sector. As a local government participant in the federal Climate ...
Evaluating Packaged Steam Generator Designs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Packaged Steam generators are the workhorses of process and cogeneration plants. An understanding of their design and performance aspects helps plant engineers, consultants and potential buyers evaluate various options ...
Government-University-Industrial Collaborations for Energy Efficiency and a Better Environment
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The Energy Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the state-supported engineering universities of North Carolina, conducts numerous projects to help business and industry save energy ...
Field Testing Of Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressor Packages - Test Procedures And Measurement Uncertainties.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1997)
Field testing of gas turbine compressor packages requires the
accurate determination of efficiency, flow, head, power, and fuel
flow in sometimes less than ideal working environments.
Nonetheless, field test results ...
Application Of Dry Gas Seals In Special Purpose Steam Turbines.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1997)
Noncontacting dry gas mechanical face seals are being routinely
applied to steam turbines to reduce new construction project costs
and improve overall plant operating efficiencies. Historically, most
of the applications ...