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Development of Baseline Monthly Utility Models for Fort Hood, Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
The Fort Hood Army base in central
Texas has more than 5,200 buildings and can be
considered as typical of large Department of
Defense Army bases in the continental United
States. The annual utility bill of the base ...
Gas Powered Air Conditioning Absorption vs. Engine-Drive
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
It used to be that the only alternative to costly electric
air conditioning was the double-effect gas-fired
absorption chiller/heaters. Beginning in the 1980's,
they were the "star" equipment promoted by gas
companies ...
Use of EMCS Recorded Data to Identify Potential Savings Due to Improved HVAC Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
In most chiller and boiler central plants, the
energy management and control systems (EMCS)
monitor and record key operation parameters and
energy production continuously. A method was
developed to identify potential O&M ...
Effect of a 90° Elbow on the Accuracy of an Insertion Flowmeter, Results and Comparisons for 4 and 6 in. Diameter PVC Pipe
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
Thermal energy consumption in buildings with
chilled or hot water distribution systems is often
monitored through the use of some type of flow
metering device. These flowmeters can be fixed types,
such as venturis or ...
Impacts of Static Pressure Set Level on the HVAC Energy Consumption and Indoor Conditions
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
Air static pressure must be maintained at a
certain level leaving the air-handing unit (AHU) to
force a suitable amount of air through the terminal
boxes. However, an excessive static pressure level is
often used due to ( ...
Engitectural Design
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
Traditionally, Architecture and Engineering have been disciplines practiced exclusive of one another's input and
collaboration. This seemingly awkward custom is due in part to tradition and to the two distinct perspectives ...
Total Building Air Management: When Dehumidification Counts
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
Industry trends toward stringent indoor air
quality codes, spearheaded by ASHRAE 62-89:
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,
present four challenges to the building industry in
hot and humid climates:
1. Infusion ...
Monitored Energy Use Patterns in Low-Income Housing in a Hot and Humid Climate
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is
metering energy use in two Habitat for Humanity
developments. The objective is to understand how
energy is used in low income housing and how it can
be effectively reduced.
The ten ...
Development of HVAC System Performance Criteria Using Factorial Design and DOE-2 Simulation
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
A new approach is described for the development
of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning
(HVAC) System Performance Criteria for the Texas
Building Energy Design Standard. This approach
integrates a design of experimental ...
An Expert System for Determining Compliance with the Texas Building Energy Design Standard
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
Demonstration of compliance with the Texas
Building Energy Conservation Design Standard
involves completion of a summary checklist for each
of its sections. This manual checking is tedious.
Furthermore, no comprehensive ...