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Merging Energy Conservation and Air Toxic Compliance for DOD Industrial Facilities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
Many of the Department of Defense (DoD) industrial operations are being consolidated and some facilities laid away. While this process is underway, DoD has attempted to renovate the old plants with state-of-the-art ...
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 Thermodynamics of Energy Conservation
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
This paper is part of a session dealing with
the fundamentals of energy conservation.
The paper is intended to be a tutorial for
engineers who have not been trained in thermodynamics,
or have not practiced recently
and ...
Is There A Conflict Between Efficiency and Health?
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
The possibility that serious health
hazards may be caused by buildings and their
mechanical systems has recently become a
major issue, now being popularized as "sick
building syndrome." An increasingly
widespread ...
Where's the Beef? ConAgra's Approach to Energy Sources & Efficiency in Meat Processing
(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 ...
Industrial Energy Conservation Potentials in North Carolina
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
The energy crisis has been of concern
to us all since the early seventies, yet
energy inefficiency in many industrial
operations is still very common. Although
some manufacturers are aware of energy cost
saving ...
Steam Trap Management
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
A medium-sized plant of a high technology company is reaping the benefits of a Pro-active Steam Trap Program provided by Yarway's TECH/SERV Division. Initial work began March '84 and the most recent steam trap feasibility ...
Flow Metering and Oxygen Trim Control Reduce Dairy Steam Plant Fuel Costs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
Milk processing in a dairy is a very energy intensive task requiring large amounts of energy to heat and cool the product. Since profit margins are small and energy costs represent such a large part of product cost it is ...
Energy Conservation Opportunities in Carbonated Soft Drink Canning/Bottling Facilities
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
The processes in carbonated soft drink production are discussed with an emphasis on energy consumption, current prevalent practices in the industry are outlined, and potential measures for energy use and cost savings are ...
Conserve Energy by Optimizing Air Compressor System
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
There are many opportunities to conserve energy within an Industrial Plant without adversely impacting the operation or production. Many of these represent only relatively small savings, when compared to the overall utility ...