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Application of Desiccant Drying in Plastic Molding
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
Desiccants are materials that have an affinity, after heating, for water vapor. Desiccant materials have long been applied in industrial processes requiring low humidity environments. A gas-fired desiccant system improved ...
Process Energy Audit for Large Industries
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
This paper discusses the author's approach to energy audits of large industries. Five large industrial segments, with energy intensive processes have been selected as examples. Items include: 1) the general methodology of ...
Energy Conservation in Process Chilled Water Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
The energy consumption of the chiller and cooling tower in a process cooling application was analyzed using the TRNSYS computer code. The basic system included a constant speed centrifugal chiller and an induced-draft, ...
Recent Developments in the Regulation of Electric Utility Resource Planning in Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
The Texas Legislature has charged the Public Utility Commission of Texas with the responsibility to license utility power plants and transmission lines, and develop a statewide electrical energy plan. Related duties include ...
Conducting Energy Reviews and Audits of Your Own Plant
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
This paper is aimed at people who have a full or part time responsibility for keeping energy costs down. The information in this paper is based on a combination of four years as the energy coordinator of a fertilizer ...
Using DOE Industrial Energy Audit Data for Utility Program Design
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center Program has offered no-cost energy conservation audits to industrial plants since 1976. The EADC program has maintained a database of detailed plant ...
Performance Characteristics of an Electrochemically Powered Turboprop: A Comparison with State of the Art Gas Turbines
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
As we search for alternative fuels and energy efficient vehicles it is important to consider the role of electrochemical fuel cells in aircraft propulsion systems. This paper focuses on this issue with regards to small ...
Brayton Solvent Recovery Heat Pump Technology Update
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
The Brayton cycle technology was developed to reduce the temperature of gas streams containing solvents in order to condense and recover them. While the use of turbo compressor/expander machinery in conjunction with an ...
Group Dynamics Approach to Industrial Energy Management
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
This paper is aimed at people who want to start or rejuvenate an energy management effort. The information in this paper is based on a combination of four years as the energy coordinator of a fertilizer manufacturing plant ...
Dual Heating and Cooling Sorption Heat Pump for a Food Plant
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
Complex compound sorption reactions are ideally suited for use in high temperature lift industrial heat pump cycles. Complex compound heat pumping and refrigeration provides a number of energy-saving advantages over present ...