Browsing IETC - Industrial Energy Technology Conference by Title

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    • Mitigating Pollution Concerns through Process Integration Technology Steps 
      Tripathi, P.; Shukla, D.; Smith, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      With increasing concern to reduce the emission of SOx, NOx and CO2, there is a growing awareness of making most industrial processes more energy efficient. It is believed that this can be achieved through collaborative ...
    • The Mobile Test and Demonstration Unit, A Cooperative Project Between EPRI, Utilities and Industry to Demonstrate New Water Treatment Technologies 
      Strasser, J.; Mannapperuma, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      A mobile semitrailer was equipped with water treatment equipment to demonstrate electrotechnology based water purification methods. The MTDU has been so far at 13 food processing sites in four states, has evaluated more ...
    • Model Project Streamlines Compliance, Reduces Emissions and Energy Use 
      Vining, S. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      Marathon's Texas City refinery was subject to five separate EPA regulations in addition to a state program for monitoring and repairing fugitive leaks. The refinery sought an organizational solution that reduced monitoring ...
    • Modeling Climate Change Policies in Canada and the U.S.: An Update 
      Roop, J. M.; Tubbs, W. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2009-05)
      In a report to the IETC in 2007, we described the set of CIMS models that would be used to simulate different climate policies in both the United States and Canada. This report will describe the various policies simulated ...
    • Modeling On-Site Utility Systems Using "APLUS" 
      Ranade, S. M.; Jones, D. H.; Shrec, S. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Most energy saving schemes on industrial sites lead to reductions in the steam and/or power demands on an on-site utility system. Accurate knowledge of the marginal and incremental costs of the available levels of ...
    • Models for the Prediction of Fouling in Crude Oil Pre-Heat Trains 
      Yeap, B. L.; Wilson, D. I.; Polley, G. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      Fouling has two significant effects upon pre-heat train performance. Firstly, any of layer of foulant on the heat transfer surface presents a resistance to heat transfer. This thermal resistance increases as the layer ...
    • Modern Boiler Control and Why Digital Systems are Better 
      Hughart, C. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Steam generation in petrochemical plants and refineries is in a state of change. Expensive fuels have resulted in greater use of waste heat recovery boilers and other energy conservation measures. As a result, many ...
    • Modern Compressed Air Piping Selection and Design Can Have a Great Impact on Your Compressed Air Energy Dollars 
      Van Ormer, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
      This paper introduces new concepts in compressed air piping, sizing, and system design beyond the conventional pipe sizing charts and standard system layout guide lines. The author shows how compressed air velocity has a ...
    • The Modern Energy Savings Route 
      Smith, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      In most operations, cooling towers are not purposely overlooked by Plant Personnel. However, the lack of knowledge about their importance prevents energy managers from making intelligent, informed decisions. This paper ...
    • Modern Visualization of Industrial Energy Use and Loss 
      Brueske, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2015)
    • Moltox™ Chemical Air Separation System-A Progress Report 
      Erickson, D. C.; Brown, W. R.; Dunbobbin, B. R.; Massey, R. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      A new low energy route to tonnage oxygen production, the MOLTOX™ system, is now commencing pilot plant testing. The process, its history, and potential applications will be described, in addition to recent results of ...
    • Momentive Performance Materials Distillation Intercharger 
      Boucher, N.; Baisley, T.; Beers, C.; Cameron, R.; Holman, K.; Kotkoskie, T.; Norris, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
    • Monitoring and Management of Refinery Energy Consumption 
      Pelham, R. O.; Moriarty, R. D.; Hudgens, P. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Since 1972, the U.S. refining industry has made much progress in reducing energy consumption. Lately, falling energy prices have de-emphasized the need to appropriate new capital for additional energy conservation ...
    • Monitoring and Targeting (M&T): A Low Investment, Low Risk Approach to Energy Cost Savings 
      McMullan, A.; Rutkowski, M.; Karp, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2001-05)
      Monitoring and Targeting (M&T) is a disciplined approach to energy management that ensures that energy resources are used to their maximum economic advantage. M&T serves two principal functions: • Ongoing, day-to-day ...
    • Monitoring Energy Efficiency in Sophisticated Process Plants 
      Kenney, W. F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      The proper operation of existing facilities is needed if design improvements are to be reduced to practice completely. A system of technical targets which provides enough data for day to day monitoring and remedial action, ...
    • Monitoring Energy Losses 
      Eulinger, R. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Industrial power plants using fossil fuel to produce process steam and electrical energy must be operated at peak efficiency to minimize production costs. Monitoring the power plant operation sometimes takes second place ...
    • Monitoring System Used to Identify, Track and Allocate Peak Demand Costs 
      Holmes, W. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      In 1994, Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA) purchased a UtiliTRACK® Monitoring System for a plant in Indianapolis, Indiana primarily to allow utility costs to be billed to individual departments within Thomson as well as ...
    • Monitoring System Used to Optimize Compressed Air System Efficiency, Cut Costs 
      Holmes, W. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      In 1994, Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA), an international manufacturer of electronics equipment purchased a UtillTRACK® Monitoring System for a plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The system monitored gas and electric ...
    • Morris Plant Energy Efficiency Program 
      Betczynski, M. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      Competing in an increasingly global industry, U.S. chemical facilities have intensified their efforts to improve energy utilization. Increases in energy efficiency can offset age, scale, or other disadvantages of a chemical ...
    • Motivating People to Conserve Energy--Energy Conservation Education 
      Cobb, D. L.; Jackson F.M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Energy is not saved merely by the installation of sophisticated computers, elaborate process equipment or wonder gadgets. Energy is saved or lost by the people who turn the valves that consume energy. The first step in any ...