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    • What Really Happened this Summer in ERCOT 
      Rhodes, Joshua D (Texas Energy Summit, 2019-11-14)
    • What To Do With Cold Traps and Why 
      Risko, J. R.; Walter, J. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Increased emphasis on energy management has helped sites reduce system cost through the diagnosis and repair of “Leaking” or “Blowing” steam traps (“Leakage Failures”). Timely maintenance response is a significant action ...
    • What's an ideal energy efficiency project? 
      Dazeley, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
    • What's coming in 2012 codes 
      Lacey, E (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2011)
    • "What's Going On Out There?" A Baseline Survey for the LCRA's Good Cents Home Program 
      Knutsen, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      The question, What constitutes your baseline?" always challenges Demand-Side Management program staff. This study answers that question for the Lower Colorado River Authority's Good Cents Home Program. The Lower Colorado ...
    • When Hail Breaks Loose 
      Coker, Marcia (2017-01-19)
    • When Making a Difference, Really Makes a Difference 
      Tooley, John (2017-01-19)
    • Where is the Cogeneration Business Going? 
      Gilbert, J. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1989-09)
      Cogeneration proponents are still haling the wonders and marvels of cogeneration in the hope of convincing customers to adopt this energy option. Despite the hype, fewer and fewer cogeneration projects are being adopted. ...
    • Where's the Beef? ConAgra's Approach to Energy Sources & Efficiency in Meat Processing 
      Kananen, T. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2001-05)
      ConAgra Foods, Inc. is a diversified international food company. ConAgra operating companies work interdependently across the food chain with 82,000 employees in 35 countries around the world. Sustainable development is a ...
    • Whole Building Energy Performance Anomaly Detections at TU/e 
      Hensen, J. L. M.; Bynum, J. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
      Existing buildings account for the majority of energy consumption in the building sector. Surveys of existing buildings have found an estimated 10-20% reduction in energy consumption may be feasible. Research at the Eindhoven ...
    • Whole House Thermal Performance of Asphalt Shingles Exploiting Special Infrared Reflective Pigments 
      Hahn, L.; Miller, W.; Desjarlais, A.; Jacobs, J.; Youngquist, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Whole-Building Commercial HVAC System Simulation for Use in Energy Consumption Fault Detection 
      Painter, Frank (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2007-05)
      Numerous fault detection and diagnostic system techniques have been developed for HVAC systems, but most focus on detecting faults at the component level, for example, air handling units or variable air volume boxes. ...
    • Whole-Campus Performance Analysis Methods: Early Results from Studies at the Princeton Campus 
      Haberl, J. S.; Englander, S.; Reyolds, C.; McKay, M.; Nyquist, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      The Princeton University Campus provides an excellent opportunity for evaluating energy data analysis techniques that use historical energy consumption data for the entire campus to target conservation opportunities. The ...
    • Why Cogeneration Development Projects Fail 
      Greenwood, R. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      Cogeneration projects that are organized by developers fail to reach fruition for reasons other than the basic economical or technical soundness of the opportunity. Cogeneration development projects fail because ...
    • Why Condensing Steam Turbines are More Efficient than Gas Turbines 
      Nelson, K. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Consider the following questions: 1. Which is bigger, a nickel or a dime? 2. Which weighs more? 3. Which is worth more? The answers are obvious: a nickel is bigger and it weighs more, but a dime is worth more. So size ...
    • Why Does the Energy-Water Nexus Matter? 
      Zerrenner, Kate (2017-01-19)
    • Why Energy Audits Aren't Enough: An Energy Management System is Required 
      Haft, A. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      An evaluation of the energy systems in a plant can be accomplished by different techniques which require different levels of effort. Three alternatives are described: Rational Analysis, Energy Audits and Energy Management ...
    • Why Energy Projects Do Not Get Approved 
      Gilbert, J. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      We have all struggled to convince management to pursue energy conservation alternatives using economic arguments such as internal rates of return, project payback, and net present value. Some have tried life cycle ...
    • Why Insertion Turbine Meters are Replacing Orifice Plates for Steam Flow Measurement 
      Rusnak, J. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Flow measurement is a complex and application related discipline. It borders on being an art rather than a science, and as such it has developed its own mystique, traditions and customs. While it is true that no meter is ...
    • Why Pressure Reducing Valves (PVR's) are costing you money 
      Downing, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Throughout many manufacturing facilities, colleges, commercial sites or industrial complexes, pressure reducing valves (PRV's) provide a cheap, reliable method to produce low pressure steam from a high pressure source in ...