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Conservation of Energy Through Engineered Specification and Onsite Review
(Energy System Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
There is more to conservation of energy than the thickness of insulation and the materials specified. Process temperature, environment, expected life, etc., must be considered. The dimensions of the insulation must be ...
The Energy Tracker
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
Since 1978, Houston Lighting & Power Company
has been concerned with promoting the efficient
use of energy. The guiding concept to the creation
of conservation programs is the underlying responsibility
to respond to ...
Real Time Pricing Tie Line Control: A Case Study
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
A Tie Line Control System maintains the purchase quantity of electrical energy an industrial facility buys from a utility company. Implementing an advanced Tie Line Control system automates the buy versus make decision ...
Applications Tests of Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
This paper describes performance demonstrations of two members of the Ikon® family of safe, environmentally friendly, high performance substitute refrigerants for replacement of R-12 and R-134a in manufacturing and facilities ...
Cost Bases for Incentive Rates Applicable to Industrial Loads
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
Incentive rates applicable to industrial
customers are presently receiving a great deal of
attention and increased acceptance. This
represents a substantial change in attitude,
particularly on the part of the ...
Conversion of Waste Biomass into Useful Products
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
Waste biomass includes municipal solid waste (MSW), municipal sewage sludge (SS), industrial biosludge, manure, and agricultural residues. When treated with lime, biomass is highly digestible by a mixed culture of acid-forming ...
Climate Change Concerns and the Likely Impacts on Industrial Energy R&D
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
Last December, US negotiators agreed to commit the U.S. to a binding target of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 30% below business-as-usual (BAU) projections by 1990. Since
U.S. Industry is responsible for ...
Broad Initiatives/Sharp Focus- Cuts Electricity Consumption 15%
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
Analysis of electrical consumption can payout in reduced energy costs. Continuous monitoring of electrical usage coupled with improvements and optimization in system(s) operations can have a favorable impact on annual ...
Facility Automation Products--Systems--Applications--Trends
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
This paper reviews the current state of
technology as digital systems continue
rapid evolution and migration into
facility control and automation roles.
This digital evolution encompasses
control systems, management ...
Design of a 465 MW Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
This paper describes the design of a base loaded
465 MW (net) combined cycle cogeneration plant
designed to sell up to 1,150,000 lb/hr of steam to
a chemical plant in Houston, Texas, and sell up to
550,000 kW of electric ...