Search
Now showing items 101-110 of 3597
Beyond Energy Savings: Case Studies on Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Costs Through Energy Efficiency Investments
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
Promoting energy efficiency to corporate CEOs and CFOs based on energy savings alone has had limited success. Experience shows that energy efficiency projects' non-energy benefits often exceed the value of energy savings, ...
Compressed Air System Optimization
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
Several years ago I went to a gas station and noticed that my car's tires were low on air. I saw the gas station had an air compressor, but it cost a quarter to use the compressor. I paid my quarter and used the compressor. ...
Pitfalls in Building and HVAC Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
The purpose of an energy audit is to identify
and analyze areas of energy consumption and to propose
methods of conservation. In the process of
completing an audit the following areas of consumption
should be considered:
• ...
Heat Integrate Heat Engines in Process Plants
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
This paper presents a novel method for the
integration of heat engines into total processes to
effect large energy savings. Paybacks are often
short. The method is applicable to new designs and
retrofits and is ...
Demand-based Optimal Control to Save Energy: A Case-Study in a Medical Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
Continuous Commissioning®1 (CC®) strategies include reducing simultaneous heating and cooling, scheduling the facility’s occupancy needs, utilizing free cooling, and minimizing excessive supply air and outside air. Most ...
ENERGY IMPACTS OF VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
The Building America program has been working with home builders for more than a decade using a variety of strategies for bringing fresh air into the homes. Many of these strategies utilize the central air handler fan from ...
Electric Utility Demand-Side Evaluation Methodologies
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
The electric utility industry's demand-side
management programs can be analyzed from various
points of view using a standard benefit-cost
methodology. The methodology now in use by
several electric utilities and the ...
Gas Turbine Cogeneration Plant for the Dade County Government Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
A government complex consisting of a number of
State, County, and City buildings is currently under
construction in the downtown area of Miami, Florida.
Thermo Electron Corporation and Rolls- Royce Inc.
are providing ...
Overview and Burning Technology Opportunities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
In the late seventies, Canada put in place
several programs designed to support the
development and implementation of new ideas as
well as the improvement of old technologies to
utilize renewables as a source of ...
Flare Noise Reduction Exxon Chemical- Baytown Olefins Plant: 1994 CMA Energy Efficiency Award for "Flare Noise Reduction" in the category of "Public Outreach/Plant Site"
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1996-04)
Numerous community complaints were received because of what nearby residents perceived as excessive noise from BOP's elevated flares. Representatives from the Baytown Olefins Plant met with community residents to better ...