Browsing IETC - Industrial Energy Technology Conference by Title

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    • Approaches Toward Achieving Optimum Efficiency in Rerates of Large Centrifugal Compressors 
      Rudisel, D. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1996-04)
      Centrifugal compressors are commonly used within the process industries as prime movers. For many years, plants have been designed with "single train", unspared, major machinery in order to reduce construction, operating, ...
    • Arkansas Industrial Energy Clearinghouse - Successes and Lessons Learned from Creation to Implementation 
      Nutter, D. W.; Harding, A. C.; McKnight, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      This paper shares the successes and lessons learned during the development stage and first eight months of the Arkansas Industrial Energy Clearinghouse (ArkansasIEC). Through the state of Arkansas via ARRA funding, the ...
    • Aromatics Extraction Plant Design Using Synthesis Techniques 
      Wilcox, R. J.; Nedwick, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      Modern process synthesis techniques were applied to the design of a new aromatics extraction and distillation plant and resulted in very attractive energy savings. Techniques used included targeting, ∆Tmin optimization, ...
    • Artificial Intelligence 
      Appleton, D. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      This paper is a general overview of the field of artificial Intelligence and of some of the application issues within that field. Its first objective is to try and establish a viable definition for what artificial intelligence ...
    • Assessment of an Industrial Wet Oxidation System for Burning Waste and Low-Grade Fuels 
      Bettinger, J.; Koppel, P.; Margulies, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 1988-09)
      "Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation, under Department of Energy sponsorship, is developing a wet oxidation system to generate steam for industrial processes by burning industrial waste materials and low-grade fuels. ...
    • An Assessment of Industrial Cogeneration Potential in Pennsylvania 
      Hinkle, B. K.; Qasim, S.; Ludwig, E. V., Jr. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      This paper summarizes the study, Assessment of Industrial Cogeneration in Pennsylvania, performed by Synergic Resources Corporation for the Pennsylvania Governor's Energy Council. The study could well be the most comprehensive ...
    • Assessment of Inlet Cooling to Enhance Output of a Fleet of Gas Turbines 
      Wang, T.; Braquet, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      An analysis was made to assess the potential enhancement of a fleet of 14 small gas turbines' power output by employing an inlet air cooling scheme at a gas process plant. Various gas turbine (GT) inlet air cooling schemes ...
    • An Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of Cogenerator Participation in the ERCOT Broker and Economy Programs 
      Bracheen, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 1989-09)
      Utilities in Texas have several methods to exchange economy and emergency power under rules established by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The power exchanges permit utilities with temporary surplus ...
    • An Attack on Centrifugal Costs 
      Murray, P. F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Energy conservation in small and medium horsepower industrial centrifugal power users has received very little attention to date. Monsanto Chocolate Bayou is using an approach which analyzes the complete system rather ...
    • Audits and Implementation of Plant Wide Energy Management and Reporting Systems 
      Robinson, J.; Moore, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Automated Part Tracking and Metrology Applied to a Manufacturing Process 
      Morelli, F.; Halbert, T.; Hignight, M.; Kell, Z.; Lacy, J.; Rasmussen, B. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
      This paper presents a case study in the design of an automated part tracking and metrology systems for an industrial manufacturing system. A major productivity challenge of this facility is managing each batch of parts as ...
    • Automatic Control System of Car-Bottom Reheating Furnace 
      Xueqiao, M.; Weilian, X.; Hongchen, Z. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      At present China has large quantities of two-regenerator gas reheating furnaces which are old in fashion and low in calorific efficiency. Therefore, the question how to increase the calorific efficiency is very much concerned ...
    • Automatic Tube Cleaning Systems for Condensers & Heat Exchangers 
      Someah, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      Condenser tube fouling contributes up to 50% of the total condenser tube heat transfer resistance. This fouling results in reduced heat exchanger performance, reduced production, increased operational cost, increased back ...
    • Automatic Tube Cleaning Systems for Condensers and Heat Exchangers 
      Someah, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      The on-line Automatic Tube Cleaning Systems (ATCS) for condensers and heat exchangers provide a positive means for automatic cleaning on a continuous basis, while the exchanger or condenser remains "on stream" and at ...
    • Automating An Industrial Power Plant 
      Williams, D. R.; McCowen, R. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      The need for an upgrade of boiler and turbine controls in the 15 MW coal-fired cogeneration plant at the John Deere Component Works had been anticipated for several years. Justification was based on electrical peak ...
    • Automation, Energy Conservation and Common Sense 
      Hester, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      This paper considers the historical, present and future concepts, processes, program development and project implementation on the 425 acre 3M Center campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is the international headquarters ...
    • Available Energy Calculations for Process Engineers 
      Parker, A. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Brief reviews of available energy and of the application of available energy analysis to chemical processes are given. Two alternative methods for performing available energy calculations are discussed and contrasted. The ...
    • Avoided Costs and Competitive Negotiations for Power from Qualifying Facilities in Texas 
      Panjavan, S.; Al-Jabir, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-04)
      Texas is among the states with the highest potential for cogeneration. Currently, 3,121 MW of cogenerated power supplies more than ten percent of the energy needs of ERCOT under firm contracts. This paper summarizes ...
    • Avoiding and Managing Interruptions of Electric Service Under an Interruptible Contract or Tariff 
      Evans, G. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      Many large industrial consumers of electricity purchase power through special interruptible contracts or curtailable tariffs. Historically, the number of actual interruptions has been very small -many interruptible consumers ...
    • Awareness Program Fuels Energy Savings Projects 
      Klidzejs, A. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Energy awareness concepts were incorporated as part of a plant energy survey and played a major part in the followup program. Plant manager support was received and multi-disciplinary task group was established to review ...