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    • Proper Setup of HVAC System in Conjunction with Sound Building 'Skin' Design for Alleviation of IAQ and Energy Performance Problems 
      Rosenberg, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Energy consumption in buildings is a growing concern. Many buildings are energy hogs simply because they were not set up properly to begin with. The building envelope and infiltration of unconditioned air is also a major ...
    • Properties of NAC and CV[NAC] for Energy Models 
      Ruch, D. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1993)
    • Proposal for an Adsorption Solar-Driven Air-Conditioning Unit for Public Offices 
      Elsamni, O. A.; Sahmarani, K.J.; Obied, F. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      A simple prototype air conditioning unit driven entirely by solar energy is proposed aiming at replacing the conventional vapor compression air conditioning systems which are reasonable for the global warming. The proposed ...
    • Proposed Metering and Instrumentation Monitoring and Analysis Plan and Budget: Alamo Community College District 
      O'Neal, D. L.; Carlson, K. A.; Sweeney, J., Jr.; Milligan, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), Texas A&M University, 2002)
      The purpose of this overview is to outline the metering points that will be monitored by the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL). At three of the campuses, Alamo Community College District (ACCD) has a central energy management ...
    • A Proposed Method for Improving Residential Heating Energy Estimates Based on Billing Data 
      Lee, A. D.; Hadley, D. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      Analyses o f residential energy conservation programs frequently require reliable estimates of program effects on space-heating energy consumption. Simulation models are often used to provide such estimates. Recent, ...
    • Prospects for the Gasification of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) 
      Woodruff, K. L.; Guard, R. F. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Fluidized-bed gasification of wood waste is now a commercially proven technology. An Omnifuel gasifier in Hearst, Ontario, has been in operation since early 1981. It produces a low-BTU gas which is used to displace natural ...
    • Prospects to Reduce the Use of Energy by 50% in Existing Office Buildings 
      Dalenback, J.; Abel, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
      A comprehensive feasibility study indicates that it is possible to reduce the energy used in Swedish office buildings by 50% within an acceptable economic framework. A recent project managed by an advisory group to The ...
    • ProSteam- A Structured Approach to Steam System Improvement 
      Eastwood, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      Optimal operation of site utility systems is becoming an increasingly important part of any successful business strategy as environmental, legislative and commercial pressures grow. A reliable steam model allows a clear ...
    • Protecting the Investment in Heat Recovery with Boiler Economizers 
      Roethe, L. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Many people consider energy to be a crisis in remission -- even with continuing high fuel costs. Some voice concern over the long term security of an investment in flue gas heat recovery equipment. The concern generally ...
    • Protecting Your Precious Recuperators in High Temperature Processes 
      Reed, R. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Recuperators are very useful heat exchangers that recover waste heat from products of combustion (poc) in a furnace stack and give them back to the heating operation in the form of preheated combustion air for the burners. ...
    • Protective Coatings for Turbomachinery 
      McCune, B.; Hilty, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      The turbomachinery used by utilities and industrial plants represent the highest level of aerodynamic design and engineering. It is critical that airfoils and other gas or steam path components maintain their shape and ...
    • Prototype Passive Solar Buildings in Louisiana - A Hot-Humid Climate 
      Shih, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      This paper on prototype passive solar buildings in Louisiana presents state of the art passive solar design. According to U.S. Department of Energy report, the annual energy consumption for a single family detached dwelling ...
    • Providing Utilities with Tools for Industrial Marketing Programs 
      Cahill, L. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Marketing electrotechnologies to industrial customers can be a complex task unless the right tools are available to marketing representatives. The Center for Metals Fabrication is using several tools to tailor marketing ...
    • Public Outreach 
      Roberts, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2011)
    • The Public Utility and Industry: A Customer- Supplier Relationship for Long-Term Survival 
      Janson, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1990-06)
      The entire country is undergoing a significant change in customer attitide toward services and products. This change is geared toward a quality service/ product for the least cost. Industry and the utility sector need to ...
    • Public-Private Partnerships for Energy Efficiency Programming, Successes of the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Partnership 
      Winkler, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
    • PUC's New Evaluation, Measurement and Verification Framework 
      Osterloh, P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
    • Pulp & Paper Industry- A Strategic Energy Review 
      Stapley, C. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      The pulp and paper industry with yearly energy purchases of $5 billion per year including 50 billion kWh of power is one of the largest industrial energy producers in the U.S. However, structural changes in the global pulp ...
    • Pumping System Measurements To Estimate Energy Savings: Why and How 
      Casada, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      Measuring performance parameters (flow rate, pressures, and power) for existing systems is essential to understanding how both the pump(s) and system are actually performing. Examples of reasons why actual measurements are ...
    • The Pumpless Alternative to Condensate Return 
      Sneary, M. L.; Buchanan, M. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      In the pumpless system we use the positive displacement concept thus eliminating the problems associated with a typical pump system. The system uses steam or another gas as the pumping force to move the fluid from the ...