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    • The Oregon State University Kelley Engineering Center 
      Schroeder, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
    • Outdoor Air, Heat Wheels and JCPenney: A New Approach to Retail Ventilation 
      Smith, C. S.; Bartlett, T. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      JCPenney Construction Services department is responsible for the construction of new stores, takeover of existing facilities to create a new store, repairs to existing JCPenney facilities and the expansion and modernization ...
    • AN OVERVIEW OF BUILDING AMERICA INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (BAIHP) ACTIVITIES IN HOT-HUMID CLIMATES 
      Chandra, S.; Parker, D.; Sherwin, J.; Colon, C.; Fonorow, K.; Stroer, D.; Martin, E.; McIlvaine, J.; Chasar, D.; Moyer, N.; Thomas-Rees, S.; Hoak, D.; Beal, D.; Gil, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      BAIHP (www.baihp.org ) conducts systems research and technical assistance activities for new housing. Hot-humid climate efforts described here include: Systems research : NightCool – A hybrid cooling and dehumidification ...
    • An Overview of the Building Energy Retrofit Research Program 
      Mixon, W. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      This research update presents the status of a U.S. Department of Energy program that addresses the technical, financial, and behavioral barriers to improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings. The program is ...
    • An Overview of the Building Energy Retrofit Research Program 
      Mixon, W. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      A relatively new program of the U.S. Department of Energy has been established to focus on the technical, financial, and behavioral barriers to improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings through retrofit. The ...
    • Overview of the Rebuild America Program in Texas 
      Saman, N.; Haberl, J. S.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      The Rebuild America program is a multi-year program, through the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), that will increase investment in energy efficiency. As the program progresses, it will save energy, create jobs, and improve ...
    • Overview of the Texas LoanSTAR Monitoring Program 
      Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      The Texas LoanSTAR program is an eight year, $98 million revolving loan program, funded by oil overcharge dollars, for energy conservation retrofits in Texas state, local government and school buildings. The program began ...
    • Owner's Guide to Understanding Methods and Terms of Performance Contracting 
      McDaniel, W.; Weaver, K.; Lacy, P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Performance Contracting is a method of making improvements to a facility and using the savings produced by the improvements to pay for the work over a period of time, typically five to ten years. Energy Conservation Measures ...
    • Park Load Reduction by Preconditioning of Buildings at Night 
      Rabl, A.; Norford, L. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      Cooling loads during the peak period can be reduced if a building is subcooled a few degrees below its normal thermostat setpoint during the preceding night. During the day, the thermostat must control the warmup in such ...
    • Patterns of Refrigerant Use Resulting From Regulations Designed to Protect the Environment 
      Thomas, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      The HVAC&R industry is changing rapidly. This is response to the environmental challenges of ozone depletion and global warming. The contractor working in this industry faces tough competition and increasing technical ...
    • Peak Demand Reduction with Dual-Source Heat Pumps Using Municipal Water 
      Morehouse, J. H.; Khan, J. A.; Connor, L. N.; Pal, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      The objective of this project was to examine a dual-source (air and/or water-coupled) heat pump concept which would reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental electrical resistance heating (strip heaters). The project ...
    • Performance and Impact from Duct Repair and Ventilation Modifications of Two Newly Constructed Manufactured Houses Located in a Hot and Humid Climate 
      Withers, C.; Moyer, N.; Chasar, D.; Chandra, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Two nearly identical houses situated next to each other in Bossier City, Louisiana were studied in an effort to better understand moisture and cooling energy related problems in manufactured houses with low thermostat ...
    • Performance Assessment of Photovoltaic Attic Ventilator Fans 
      Parker, D. S.; Sherwin, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      Controlling summer attic heat gain is important to reducing air conditioning energy use in homes in hot-humid climates. Both heat transfer through ceilings and t attic duct systems can make up a large part of peak cooling ...
    • Performance Auditing of Energy Management Programs 
      White, J. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      With the oil crisis of the 1970's, energy management programs became important to both the private and public sectors. But with the decrease of oil prices in the mid 1980's, interest in energy conservation programs has ...
    • Performance Evaluation of Hot Water Efficiency Plumbing System Using Thermal Valve 
      Cha, K. S.; Park, M. S.; Seo, H. Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
      In Korea two popular water distribution systems—the branch type and the separate type systems—have serious drawbacks. The branch type suffers from temperature instability while the separate type suffers from excessive ...
    • Performance of Horizontal Field Earth-Coupled Heat Pumps 
      Abbott, C. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      An alternative to traditional methods of residential heating and cooling is the heat pump. However, heat pumps which use the outside air as a heat source/sink become inefficient during the periods of highest demand. Another ...
    • Performance Testing of Radiant Barriers 
      Hall, J. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      TVA has conducted a study to determine the effects of radiant barriers (RBI (i.e., material with a low emissivity surface facing an air space), when used with fiberglass, on attic heat transfer during summer and winter. ...
    • Performance Testing of Radiant Barriers (RB) with R11, R19, and R30 Cellulose and Rock Wool Insulation 
      Hall, J. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      TVA has previously conducted testing to determine the effects of attic RBs when used with R19 fiberglass insulation during summer and winter conditions. This previous testing, and the testing described in this paper, used ...
    • Performance Testing of Window Installation and Flashing Details 
      Weston, T. A.; Herrin, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Protection of interface at windows and other penetrations from rainwater intrusion is a primary need of building structures. This is especially true when the building is in a high weather exposure location or in a climate ...
    • Personal Computer-Based Model for Cool Storage Performance Simulation 
      Kasprowicz, L. M.; Jones, J. W.; Hitzfelder, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      A personal computer based hourly simulation model was developed based on the CBS/ICE routines in the DOE-2.1 mainframe building simulation software. The menu driven new model employs more efficient data and information ...