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Engineering Design, Construction, Operation and Analysis of the 2007 Texas A&M University Solar Decathlon House
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-05)
This report presents the design, construction, and operation of a 100% solar-powered house from an engineering perspective. This includes energy simulation results, selection of systems, design of systems, assembly of ...
Detailed Analysis of Thermal Mass Effects in a Code-Traceable DOE-2 Simulation of the 2000 IECC for a Single-Family Residence in Texas: A Project for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas
(2008-07-18)
This study examines the thermal mass effects in a code-traceable DOE-2 simulation of the 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) for a single-family residence in Texas. This report is composed of two major ...
Test for Modeling Windows in DOE 2.1E for Comparing the Window Library with the Shading Coefficient Method for a Single-Family Residence in Texas
(2008-07-18)
This study examines the difference of the window simulation test between the Shading Coefficient (SC) and the Window Library (WL) Methods on DOE 2.1E of the 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) for single-family ...
Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Office Buildings
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-11)
This report presents detailed information about the recommendations for achieving 15% above-code energy performance for commercial office buildings complying with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-19991. To accomplish the 15% annual ...
Electric Driven Centrifugal Compressor - Super Synchronous Vibrations of the High Speed Shaft Line: Observations, Assessment and Resolution
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
An unacceptable vibratory behavior was encountered in 2012 during the full load string test of an electric driven centrifugal compressor. The vibrations were observed on the high speed part of the shaft line and both ...
Investigation Results for Surge Phenomena of Centrifugal Compressor Related with Piping Arrangements and Test Conditions
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
The shop performance test of a hydrogen recycle gas compressor for refinery plant was conducted with the suction pressure of 50barA based on ASME PTC-10 Type-2 test. During testing, a surge phenomenon was observed at a ...
Determining Long-Term Performance of Cool Storage Systems from Short-Term Tests, Progress Report, 6-99, Revised 12-99
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 1999)
This is the Spring 1999 progress report on ASHRAE Research Project RP 1004: Determining Long-Term Performance of Cool Storage Systems from Short-Term Tests. This report presents an update concerning the work that has been ...
Reduce Building Energy Consumption by Improving the Supply Air Temperature Schedule and Recommissioning the Terminal Boxes, Submitted to the Energy Management and Operations Division at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
At the request of the Energy Management and Operations Department at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Energy Systems Laboratory of Texas A&M University performed a study of optimizing the HVAC operation at its Basic Research ...
Report of Energy Efficiency Study and Metering/Utilities Profile for Electric Deregulation at Tarleton State University (TSU), Stephenville, Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 1999)
The director of Energy Management & Controls and staff at Tarleton State University (TSU) do a very good job of maintaining TSU and keeping expenses down. They have metering installed in many buildings and track the campus ...
Daylighting Prediction Software: Comparative Analysis and Application
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
Daylighting is a beneficial design strategy since
it may provide energy savings and contribute to a
more sustainable design. In recent studies,
daylighting has also been shown to increase staff and
student productivity and ...