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    • Radiant Barrier Insulation Performance in Full Scale Attics with Soffit and Ridge Venting 
      Ober, D. G.; Volckhausen, T. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      There is a limited data base on the full scale performance of radiant barrier insulation in attics. The performance of RBS have been shown to be dependent on attic ventilation characteristics. Tests have been conducted on ...
    • Radiant Barrier Performance during the Heating Season 
      Medina, M. A.; O'Neal, D. L.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      Results of winter experiments conducted in Central Texas are presented. The experiments were side-by-side tests using two identical 144 ft2 houses which responded similarly to weather variations prior to any retrofits. Two ...
    • Rain on the Roof-Evaporative Spray Roof Cooling 
      Bachman, L. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      This paper describes evaporative spray roof cooling systems, their components, performance and applications in various climates and building types. The evolution of this indirect evaporative cooling technique is discussed. ...
    • Rating of Mixed Split Residential Air Conditioners 
      Domanski, P. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      A methodology is presented for rating the performance of mixed, split residential air conditioners. The method accounts for the impact on system performance of the indoor evaporator, expansion device and fan; three major ...
    • Reassessing Residential Design in Hawaii: Design Construction Building Analysis and Publishing Design Guidelines for a Passive-Design Model Home on Hawaiian Homeland 
      Meder, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Rebates: The Energy Efficiency Measure that Can Make a Major Difference 
      Haun, C. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Attempts to involve tenants in energy conservation efforts have three principal directions: (a) transfer of the burden of payment from owner to occupants; (b) remote control of space heat by energy management systems or ...
    • Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Single-Family Residences 
      Culp, C.; Haberl, J. S.; Mukhopadhyay, J.; Liu, J. B.; Yazdani, B.; Malhotra, M. (Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu); Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
      This paper presents an overview of the recommendations for achieving 15% above-code energy performance for single-family residences. The analysis was performed using a simulation model of an International Energy Conservation ...
    • Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy-Efficiency Measures for Commercial Office Buildings 
      Mukhopadhyay, J.; Haberl, J. S.; Yazdani, B.; Culp, C.; Cho, S. (Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu); Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
      This paper presents an overview of the recommendations for achieving 15% above code energy performance for commercial office buildings complying with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999. To accomplish the 15% annual energy consumption ...
    • Reduced Energy and Maintenance Costs Using Polyurethane as a Replacement Roof System 
      Scott, G. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      Reduction in maintenance and allied costs was the number one priority when Texas A&M University first considered polyurethane foam as a replacement roof for existing buildings. An investigation revealed that when properly ...
    • Reducing Building Energy Costs Using Optimized Operation Strategies for Constant Volume Air Handling Systems 
      Liu, M.; Athar, A.; Reddy, A.; Claridge, D. E.; Haberl, J. S.; White, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      Building energy consumption can be substantially reduced after implementing what we call Extended O&M Measures. The Extended O&M Measures are a scientific refinement of traditional O&M measures. Specifically, they ...
    • REDUCING ENERGY USE IN FLORIDA BUILDINGS 
      Raustad, R.; Basarkar, M.; Vieira, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      The 2007 Florida Building Code (ICC, 2008) requires building designers and architects to achieve a minimum energy efficiency rating for commercial buildings located throughout Florida. Although the Florida Building Code ...
    • Reducing Pump Power Consumption by 40% (1000 KW) Through Improved Pump Management in a Central Plant 
      Deng, S.; Liu, M.; Turner, W. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Chilled water system data collection and field measurements performed at the Central Utility Plant of Texas A&M University revealed that 30 - 50 % of the primary pump head is consumed by manual and automatic valves being ...
    • A Regenerative High-Rise Tower in Shreveport, Louisiana 
      Garrison, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
      Zero Net Energy Buildings are increasingly being designed and constructed in response to the demand for sustainable buildings. But, we must now go beyond merely sustaining our environment for future generations we must ...
    • Rehabilitating A Thermal Storage System Through Commissioning 
      Liu, M.; Veteto, B.; Claridge, D. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      A thermal storage system was installed in a 37,000 ft2 hospital in April 1992. The chiller had to be operated every summer during peak demand periods until the authors rehabilitated system through building commissioning ...
    • Reliability of Heat Pumps Containing R410-A Refrigerant 
      McJimsey, B. A.; Cawley, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      As a result of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 and subsequent approval of the U.S. Clean Air Acts, air conditioning manufacturers in the United States may not produce new products containing Hydrochlorofluorocarbons or ...
    • Remote Fault Detection of Building HVAC System Using a Global Optimization Program 
      Lee, S. U.; Claridge, D. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      The energy efficiency of HVAC systems in buildings often degrades with the passage of time. Significant engineering time is normally required to determine the cause(s) of the degradation. This paper reports a preliminary ...
    • A Research Into a New Method of Refrigeration Charging and the Effects of Improper Charging 
      Houcek, J.; Thedford, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      The purpose of this report is to provide the results of research evaluating a new method of air conditioning charging and the effects of improper charging. The method is the visual accumulator-charger device. The ...
    • Research Results from A Few Alternate Methods of Interior Duct Systems in Factory Built Housing Located In the Hot Humid Climate 
      Moyer, N.; Stroer, D.; Hoak, D.; McIlvaine, J.; Chandra, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
      The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America1 Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) has collaborated with two of its industry partners to work on a portion of the project that relates to the construction and ...
    • Residential Air Conditioner Direct Load Control "Energy Partners Program" 
      Cook, J. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      Demand side management programs like Energy Partners can provide an effective peak reducing capability which within a carefully designed integrated resource plan can help to ensure that the system's load requirements are met ...
    • Residential Energy Audits 
      Brown, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      A series of events coupled with the last five years experience performing Residential Conservation Service (RCS) audits have resulted in renewed efforts by utilities to evaluate the role of residential energy audits. There ...