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    • Influence of Infrared Radiation on Attic Heat Transfer 
      Katipamula, S.; Turner, W. D.; Murphy, W. E.; O'Neal, D. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      An experimental study concerned with different modes of heal transfer in fibrous and cellulose insulating material is presented. A series of experiments were conducted using an attic simulator to determine the effects of ...
    • The Influence of Residential Solar Water Heating on Electric Utility Demand 
      Vliet, G. C.; Askey, J. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Similar sets of residences in Austin, Texas with electric water heaters and solar water heaters with electric back-up were monitored during 1982 to determine their instantaneous electric demands, the purpose being to ...
    • Innovative Approach to Chiller Replacement at Lafayette General Medical Center Located in Lafayette, Louisiana 
      Poche', J. M.; Broussard, J. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      The Lafayette General Medical Center is a 332- bed, comprehensive regional medical facility. The Main Building was original a 7 story structure built in 1965. Prior to 1983, other than expansion work, there not been no ...
    • Innovative Design Concept for the New Bangkok International Airport, NBIA 
      Kessling, W.; Holst, S.; Schuler, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Thermal and visual comfort for the occupants of a room are not defined by air temperature only, but also radiation with its three components solar radiation, daylight and heat radiation has to be taken into account (among ...
    • Innovative HVAC Cycles for Severe Part Load Conditions in the Humid Climate 
      Pate, M. E.; Todd, T. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      This paper reports observations by the authors made in the course of performing field surveys and detailed analyses of approximately three hundred U. S. Navy buildings located in a humid climate. In the course of this ...
    • Innovative Systems for Solar Air Conditioning of Buildings 
      Kessling, W.; Peltzer, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Solar air conditioning is an attractive technology to achieve comfortable room conditions, especially in hot and sunny climates. In particular air conditioning systems based on sorption technologies offer several advantages as ...
    • Installation Practices of California HVAC Contractors: Implications for Residential Building Codes 
      George, S. S.; Koved, M. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      This report documents a study that was conducted by XENERGY. Inc. for the CEC and a consortium of California utilities. The utilities primarily involved in the study were Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E), ...
    • The Institutional Conservation Program: A Funding Option for Energy Retrofits 
      Roberts, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      The Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) provides matching grants to K-12 schools, colleges/universities, and hospitals for energy-related retrofit studies and the implementation of capital projects identified, analyzed, ...
    • Instrumenting Buildings to Determine Retrofit Savings: Murphy's Law Strikes Again 
      O'Neal, D. L.; Bryant, J.; Carlson, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Experiences with instrumentation, installation and maintenance of building energy metering systems are presented. The building energy metering was installed in a variety of locations in programs handled by the Energy Systems ...
    • Insuring Electric Power for Critical Services After Disasters with Building-Sited Electric Generating Technologies 
      Jackson, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Integrated Commissioning for a Large Medical Facility 
      Zhu, Y.; Batten, T.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E.; Giebler, T.; Liu, M.; Zhou, J.; Cameron, C.; Keeble, B.; Hirchak, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      The energy costs of heating, ventilating and air conditioning usually represents a large portion of the utility bills for a medical facility. One large, modem medical center located in the hot and humid region of southern ...
    • Integrated Energy Efficiency 
      Heins, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
    • Integrated Hygrothermal Performance of Building Envelopes and Systems in Hot and Humid Climates 
      Karagiozis, A. N.; Desjarlais, A.; Salonvaara, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      In hot and humid climates the interior and exterior environmental loads that building envelopes must respond to are larger than many other climatic conditions. Moisture-originated failures in low-rise residential buildings ...
    • Integrated Ice Storage/Sprinkler HVAC System Sharply Cuts Energy Costs and Air-Distribution First Costs 
      Meckler, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      Integrated ice thermal storage/sprinkler HVAC systems developed and applied by the author in several commercial applications shift a major portion of electric utility demand to cheaper off-peak hours, while also reducing ...
    • Integrated Temperature and Humidity Control: A Unique Approach 
      Shah, D. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      During hot and humid periods, a comfortable indoor environment can be attained only by controlling both the dry-bulb temperature and the humidity in the space. Conventional thermostats control the ON/OFF status of a cooling ...
    • The Integration of Cogeneration and Space Cooling 
      Phillips, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      Cogeneration is the production of electrical and thermal energy from a single fuel source. In comparison, electric power generation rejects the useful heat energy into lakes or other heat sinks. Electric generation alone ...
    • Internal Microclimate Resulting From Ventilated Attics in Hot and Humid Regions 
      Mooney, B. L.; Porter, W. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
      Ventilated spaces in the built environment create unique and beneficial microclimates. While the current trends in building physics suggest sealing attics and crawlspaces, comprehensive research still supports the benefits ...
    • An Introduction to Texas Senate Bill 5 
      Haberl, J. S.; Culp, C.; Yazdani, B.; Fitzpatrick, T.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Four areas in Texas have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as non-attainment areas because ozone levels exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) maximum allowable ...
    • Investigation of Cooling and Dehumidification Energy Use and Indoor Thermal Conditions in Polk County Schools Permanent Replacement Classroom Buildings 
      Moyer, N. A.; Cummings, J. B.; Chasar, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Increasing enrollment in grades K-12 coupled with the spiraling costs of construction has pushed school boards to develop more cost-effective classrooms, from the perspective of initial cost, longterm energy consumption, ...
    • Investigative Tools and Techniques for Indoor Air Quality Studies 
      Kennedy, S. R.; Quinn, C. B.; Henderson, J. E.; Vickery, R. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      Indoor air quality problems are diverse and often complex. Adverse indoor air quality problems can exist which create symptomatic conditions for building occupants. Often, the exact cause, or causes, of the substandard ...