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Implementation of the Laboratory Air Handling Unit Systems (LAHU)
(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 ...
Power Characteristics of Industrial Air Compressors
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
The power draw characteristics of air compressors are primarily determined by the type of compressor control and the relationship between the compressor's output capacity and the compressed air demand in the plant. In this ...
Teamwork Plus Technology Equals Reduced Emissions, Reduced Energy Usage, and Improved Productivity for an Oil Production Facility
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
Suncor Energy Inc. developed a long term plan to expand production from its oil sands operation north of Fort McMurray, Alberta up to 500,000 to 550,000 barrels/day in 2010-2012, while reducing the per barrel energy usage, ...
Mechanical Upgrades To Improve Centrifugal Compressor Operation And Reliability.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
In today’s business environment, centrifugal compressor reliability is more critical than ever. Unscheduled equipment downtime has a negative impact on plant operations, oftentimes resulting in a temporary halt of production. ...
Determining The Root Causes Of Subsynchronous Instability Problems In Two Centrifugal Compressors.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
This paper discusses the rotordynamic instability problems experienced with two separate centrifugal compressors. While the root causes of the instabilities are very different, the analysis methodology of reconciling the ...
Desktop Use Of Computational Fluid Dynamics To Design And Troubleshoot Compressors And Turboexpanders.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
For several decades, turboexpander designers have relied on experience and traditional design tools to create their products. Recent advances in CFD (computation fluid dynamics) software and desktop computing power have ...
Solving Stability Problems While Commissioning A 100 MW Turbine Generator Set.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
A new cogeneration installation was in the process of being commissioned when severe subsynchronous vibration was detected on the generator during no load tests. Subsequently, two rotordynamics problems were discovered. ...
LoanSTAR Database Overview, A LoanSTAR Deliverable Report
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 2003)
The data in this database is the LoanSTAR segment of the building energy information data system at the Texas A&M University's Energy Systems Lab. This portion of the data system has been exported to the afore-mentioned ...
Texas LoanSTAR Program Savings Calculation Workbook
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 2003)
This is the report and manual for the Texas LoanSTAR Program Savings Calculation Workbook. The purpose of this report is to document the Texas LoanSTAR Program Savings Calculation Workbook to be used by the State Energy ...
Detailed Analysis of the Builder Option Packages for Climate Zones 3,4,5, and 6 for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 2003)
This report is a detailed description of the analysis completed on the Energy Star Builder Option Packages (BOPs) using the Energy Systems Laboratory’s (ESL) Code Compliant Test Suite of Tools. This report outlines the ...