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    • A Smart Logic for Conference Room Terminal Box of Single Duct VAV System 
      Yu, Y.; Xu, K.; Cho, Y.; Liu, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      In a modern office building, most occupied rooms are relatively isolated from the outdoor air climate conditions. To ensure acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ), ASHRAE 62 explains how to design and construct a space that ...
    • Smart Operations of Air-Conditioning and Lighting Systems in a Government Buildings for Peak Power Reduction 
      Al-Hadban, Y.; Maheshwari, G. P.; Al-Nakib, D.; Al-Mulla, A.; Alasseri, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      This paper presents the achievements of implementing smart operations strategies for air-conditioning (A/C) and lighting systems in Justice Palace Complex (JPC), Kuwait during the summer 2007. The peak load of this building ...
    • Smart Operations of Air-Conditioning and Lighting Systems in Government Buildings for Peak Power Reduction 
      Al-Hadban, Y.; Maheshwari, G. P.; Al-Nakib, D.; Al-Mulla, A.; Alasseri, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
      During the summer 2007 smart operation strategies for air-conditioning (A/C) and lighting systems were developed and tested in a number of governmental buildings in Kuwait as one of the solutions to reduce the national ...
    • Smarter Physical Infrastructure 
      Bartlett, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
    • Social and Economic Challenges of Implementing Sustainable Materials on Buildings in Kuwait 
      Al-Foraih, R.; Al-Fahad, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Many factors affect attaining the required credits for LEED materials and Many factors affect attaining the required credits for LEED materials and resources (MR) section. There are disadvantages in obtaining credits and ...
    • Solar and daylight availability evaluation and estimation in urban fabric under specific sky conditions 
      Zemmouri,N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2014)
    • Solar Central Receiver with an Irising Aperture 
      Galal, T.; Kulaib, A. M.; Abuzaid, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      Variable sun elevation, azimuthal and declination angles with the time of day, and seasons of the year respectively, give variable projected image size defects produced by field site concave mirrors on the central cavity ...
    • Solar Correction Factors of Building Envelope in Tebei 
      Wang, D.; Tang, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Tebei has very rich solar energy in China and needs heating in winter,but the present energy building design code has no solar correction factor for the overall heat transfer coefficient of building envelope for Tebei. ...
    • Solar Energy to Drive Absorption Cooling Systems Suitable for Small Building Applications 
      Gomri, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      Air conditioning systems have a major impact on energy demand. With fossil fuels fast depleting, it is imperative to look for cooling systems that require less high-grade energy for their operation. In this context, ...
    • Solar School Program in Reunion Island 
      David, M.; Adelard, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Because of its particular geographic situation and relatively high altitude (3069 meters), Reunion Island is composed of a very large amount of micro-climates which have a direct impact on buildings' comfort, energy ...
    • Solution of Air Conditioning Cooling Load Temperature for New Energy-Saving Walls 
      Wang, X.; Hong, J.; Deying, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      With the development of wall reforms, the production scale and engineering applications of energy savings are increasing daily. It is inevitable to aggressively extend production of new energy-saving walls. Based on the ...
    • State of the Art Energy Submetering at Texas Department of Criminal Justice Industries 
      Bryant, J. A.; McBride, J.; Merka, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2001)
      The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Utilities and Energy Department (TDCJ-U&E) has completed the first phase of a detailed energy use submetering system that will be one of the largest such installations in the United ...
    • State of the Art of Air-source Heat Pump for Cold Regions 
      Tian, C.; Liang, N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      In this paper, research on air source heat pump systems for cold regions in recent years is first summarized and compared. These systems can be divided into three kinds: a single-stage compression heat pump, liquid/vapor ...
    • State-based Modeling of Buildings and Facilities 
      Fisch, M.N.; Pinkernell, C.; Look, M.; Plesser, S.; Rumpe, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      Research on energy efficiency of today's buildings focuses on the monitoring of a building's behavior while in operation. But without a formalized description of the data measured, including their correlations and in ...
    • State-of-the-Art and Outlook: Thermal Properties of Phase Change Wallboard Rooms 
      Feng, G.; Liang, R.; Li, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Phase change energy storage (PCES) has become more and more important in air conditioning and construction energy conservation, and has also become the focus of international research. This paper analyzes the domestic and ...
    • Statewide Electricity and Demand Capacity Savings from the Implementation of IECC Code in Texas: Analysis for Single-Family Residences 
      Kim, H.; Baltazar, J.C.; Haberl, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      This paper presents estimates of the statewide electricity and electric demand savings achieved from the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for single-family residences in Texas and includes the ...
    • Statewide Electricity and Demand Capacity Savings from the Implementation of IECC Code in Texas: Analysis for Single-Family Residences 
      Kim, H.; Baltazar, J.C.; Haberl, J.; Lewis, C.; Yazdani, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
    • Statewide Emissions Reduction, Electricity and Demand Savings from the Implementation of Building-Energy-Codes in Texas 
      Yazdani, B.; Haberl, J.; Kim, H.; Baltazar, J.C.; Zilbershtein, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      This paper focuses on the estimate of electricity reduction and electric demand savings from the adoption energy codes for single-family residences in Texas, 2002-2009, corresponding increase in cnstruction costs and ...
    • Static Pressure Losses in 6, 8, and 10-inch Non-Metallic Flexible Ducts 
      Weaver, K.; Culp, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This study measured airflow static pressure losses through non-metallic flexible ducts in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 120-1999, Methods of Testing to Determine Flow Resistance of HVAC Air Ducts and Fittings (ASHRAE ...
    • A Statistical Model to Assess Indirect CO2 Emissions of the UAE Residential Sector 
      Radhi, H.; Fikry, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      This study presents a regional bottom-up model for assessing space cooling energy and related greenhouse gas emissions. The model was developed with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of cooling energy and ...