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    • Safety Sustainability and Public Perception of Manufactured Housing in Hot Humid Climates 
      Grosskopf, K. R.; Cutlip, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • The Scales of Sustainable Design in Developing Nations 
      Quinn, S.; Cho, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
    • School Conditions Will Continue to Earn Failing Grades 
      Sonne, J. K.; Vieira, R. K.; Cummings, J. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Screening Tool for Desiccant Dehumidification Applications 
      Czachorski, M.; Worek, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      A state-of-the-art software tool that calculates the benefits of desiccant-based air-treatment equipment is described. The software, a Desiccant Systems Application Screening Tool, is written in the WindowsTM environment ...
    • Selecting Thermal Storage Systems for Schools 
      Maxwell, C. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      Mesquite is a suburb located on the east side of Dallas with a population of approximately 120,000. The school district covers over 60 square miles with a student population of 25,000. The 34 schools consist of 25 elementary, ...
    • Selection, Sizing, and Testing of Stream Traps in Commercial Buildings 
      Armer, A.; Risko, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      For maximum effectiveness in steam systems, steam traps should have operating characteristics which closely match the requirements of the applications for which they are used. A trap which holds back condensate until it ...
    • Semi-Empirical Screw Compressor Chiller Model 
      Nelson, I. C.; Culp, C.; Graves, R. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
      A screw chiller model which is based on a first principles, semi-empirical analysis that describes the system performance based on observations of the thermodynamic processes is developed. This model is a modified method ...
    • Sensitivity of Low Sloped Roofs Designs to Initial Water and Air Leakage 
      Karagiozis, A.; Desjarlais, A.; Salonvaara, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Liquid water in low sloped roofs almost always causes problems. Roofs are designed only to control the migration of vapor, if at all. Small amounts of water leakage/penetration, may cause mold growth or catastrophic corrosion ...
    • Short Term Energy Monitoring: What Does This Information Mean to the Facility Energy Manager? 
      Bryant, J. A.; Carlson, K. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      Engineers at the Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University have completed short term energy metering studies at a complex of offices in northern Texas and several buildings on the Texas A&M University campus ...
    • Short-Term Monitoring to Diagnose Comfort Problems in a Residence in Central Texas 
      Kootin-Sanwu, V.; Sresthaputra, A.; Haberl, J. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      This paper presents results from a project to resolve comfort problems created by high indoor humidity in a 3,400 sq.ft. house in Bryan, Texas. The case study house had been certified by the local utility to meet their ...
    • Shut Down Schedule Optimization with Outdoor Humidity Level 
      Chen, H.; Deng, S.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E.; Clingenpeel, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Side-by-Side Testing of Commercial Office Lighting Systems: Two-lamp Fluorescent Fixtures 
      Parker, D. S.; Schrum, L.; Sonne, J. K.; Stedman, T. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      Lighting systems in commercial office buildings are primary determinants of building energy use. In warmer climates, lighting energy use has important implications for building cooling loads as well as those directly ...
    • Signatures of Heating and Cooling Energy Consumption for Typical AHUs 
      Wei, G.; Liu, M.; Claridge, D. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      An analysis is performed to investigate the signatures of different parameters on the heating and cooling energy consumption of typical air handling units (AHUs). The results are presented in graphic format. HVAC simulation ...
    • A Simple and Quick Chilled Water Loop Balancing for Variable Flow System 
      Zhu, Y.; Batten, T.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E.; Liu, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      For many modem buildings, the chilled water loops and risers are equipped with variable speed pumping systems. How to quickly balance the loop or riser to satisfy the cooling requirement and reduce energy consumption is a ...
    • Simplified Prescriptive Options in the Texas Residential Building Energy Code Make Compliance Easy 
      Stone, G. A.; DeVito, E. M.; Nease, N. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Texas recently adopted the 2000 International Residential Code (“IRC”) energy chapter and the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”) as its residential building energy code for new construction and existing ...
    • A Simplified Procedure for Sizing Vertical Ground Coupled Heat Pump Heat Exchangers for Residences in Texas 
      O'Neal, D. L.; Gonzalez, J. A.; Aldred, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      A simplified technique for the sizing of vertical U-tube ground coupled heat pump (GCHP) heat exchangers for Texas climates was developed utilizing a transient simulation model of a ground coupled heat pump and weather and ...
    • Simulation and Optimization on Power Plant Operation Using Sega's EOP Program 
      Zhou, J.; Deng, S.; Turner, W. D.; Liu, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      The operation of a cogeneration power plant is complicated. The Energy Optimization Program (EOP, software made by SEGA, Inc.) was designed to simulate and optimize the operation of TAMU power plant. All major plant ...
    • Simulation of Dehumidification Characteristics of High Efficiency Residential Central Air-Conditioners in Hot and Humid Climates 
      Katipamula, S.; O'Neal, D.; Somasundram, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      This study assesses the dehumidifying performance of the high efficiency residential central air conditioners (CAC) in hot/humid climates typified by that of Houston and Galveston. The performance study is based on such ...
    • Small Sample Radon Testing of Homes in East Texas 
      Crawford, J. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      This paper covers the results of small sample radon testing of homes in East Texas. The program was voluntary and participation was offered to a group of technical personnel involved in thc HVAC industry. Response was ...
    • Smart Grid Embedded Cyber Security: Ensuring Security While Promoting Interoperability 
      Ragsdale, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)