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Understanding the Basics of Compressed Air Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Compressed air can be a manufacturing facilities' most expensive utility. Estimates and actual measurements of compressed air systems indicate ten to thirty-five percent of all compressed air generated is lost to leakage ...
Road Map to Capitalization of Power Generating Facilities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The capital requirement in Pulp and Paper Industry projects is enormous, a new pulp mill will cost about $1 Billion Dollars. The international competition is getting stronger as countries like Indonesia, Brazil, etc., build ...
Beyond Back of the Envelope Savings Calculations
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
This paper presents several approaches to economically estimate energy savings of conservation measures for a variety of end-uses and industries. These approaches have been developed primarily during the evaluation of ...
Business Planning: A Key to Energy Efficiency in Russia
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Financing is a significant barrier to energy efficiency in Russia. Many banks and Western companies would like to invest in energy efficiency projects in Russia, but are frustrated by the lack of Western-style business ...
Energy Analysis and Diagnostics Data Analysis From Industrial Energy Assessments for Manufacturing Industries
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) at West Virginia University has been functioning since 1992. During this time, the center has performed over 100 industrial assessments for small and medium sized manufacturing plants. ...
New 3E Plus Computer Program- A Tool for Improving Industrial Energy Efficiency
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The task of determining how much insulation is necessary in the US industrial and manufacturing sector to save money, use less energy, reduce plant emissions and improve process efficiency has been greatly simplified thanks ...
Compressed Air Audits using AIRMaster
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Air compressors are a significant industrial energy user and therefore a prime target for industrial energy audits. The project goal was to develop a software tool, AIRMaster, and supporting methodology for performing ...
Implementation of Industrial Assessment Center Energy and Waste Management Recommendations
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
The Industrial Assessment Center at Texas A&M University is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and involves students in the analysis of nearby Texas manufacturers. Through these analyses, the Industrial Assessment ...
Variable Frequency Motor Drives: Harmonics, Power Factor, and Energy Efficiency
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
Variable frequency motor drives (VFD's) have been on the market for many years. Early versions were unreliable and prone to failure. Relatively recent developments in Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) waveform technology have ...
Optimizing Aeration in Pulp Mill Secondary Treatment Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
With better spill control and lower carbon loads to the treatment system, there is excess aeration occurring at the lagoon. This leads to unnecessary power costs, especially during peak demand summer periods. A study was ...