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    • Improving Building Comfort and Energy Savings of the McKenzie Airport Terminal by Maintaining and Improving Pneumatic Control Systems 
      Liu, C.; Bruner, H. L.; Deng, S.; Brundidge, T.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      McKenzie Airport Terminal is located at Easterwood Airport, which is owned and operated by Texas A&M University. It was built in 1988. Most all HVAC equipment, which includes boiler, chiller, pumps, AHUs and exhaust fans, ...
    • Improving Gas-Fired Heat Pump Capacity and Performance by Adding a Desiccant Dehumidification Subsystem 
      Parsons, B. K.; Pesaran, A. A.; Bharathan, D.; Shelpuk, B. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      This paper examines the merits of coupling a desiccant dehumidification subsystem to a gas-engine- driven vapor compression air conditioner. A system is identified that uses a rotary, silica gel, parallel-plate dehumidifier. ...
    • Improving the Performance of Air-Conditioning Systems in an ASEAN Climate 
      Busch, J. F.; Warren, M. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      This paper describes an analysis of air conditioning performance under hot and humid tropical climate conditions appropriate to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. This region, with over 280 million ...
    • Independent Control of Sensible and Latent Cooling in Small Buildings 
      Andrews, J.; Lamontagne, J.; Piraino, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      This paper presents salient results of a utility-sponsored research project whose major objective was to identify all-electric technical means for energy-efficient independent control of sensible and latent cooling in ...
    • Indoor Air Quality Observations in Public Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Estes, J. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      Investigations of indoor air qmlity or indoor environment problems were accomplished in seven different Texas schools. The schools were located in hot and humid climates. Comfort and mildew were the most frequent complaints. ...
    • Infiltration Testing of Homes in the Houston Gulf Coast Area 
      Howel, E. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      Air Changes per Hour (ACH) are determined by construction and weather conditions. In this test, it was found that the ACH is equal to .59 plus .07 for every year of age the home has. The higher ACH values for age are due ...
    • Influence of Air Conditioner Operation on Electricity Use and Peak Demand 
      McGarity, A. E.; Feuermann, D.; Kempton, W.; Norford, L. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      Electricity demand due to occupant controlled room air conditioners in a large mater-metered apartment building is analyzed. Hourly data on the electric demand of the building and of individual air conditioners are used ...
    • Influence of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems on Air Conditioning Demand in an Utility Pilot Project 
      Parker, D. S.; Sherwin, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      A utility monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential demand site management (DSM) program. The study examined how the retrofit of attic radiant barriers can be expected to alter utility ...
    • 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)