Browsing IETC - Industrial Energy Technology Conference by Title

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    • Pollution Reduction System that Generates Profits (Cascading Closed Loop Cycle - CCLC) 
      Stinger, D. H.; Mian, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      WOW Energy Inc. (WOW) recently received notification from the patent office that its patent claims for the Cascading Closed Loop Cycle (CCLC) were valid for converting waste heat to electricity in a process using standard ...
    • Population, Economy and Energy Use’s Influence on Sulfur Emissions in the United States Since 1900 
      Kissock, J. K.; Husar, R. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1990-06)
      This paper seeks to identify how changes in population, economic activity, and energy use have influenced sulfur emissions during this century. A linear model is presented which characterizes sulfur emissions as the product ...
    • A Portable Expert System for Gas Turbine Maintenance 
      Quentin, G. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1989-09)
      Combustion turbines for electric power generation and industrial applications have steadily increased in size, efficiency and prominence. The newest class of gas turbine-generators coming into service will deliver 150 ...
    • Portable Liquid Flow Metering for Energy Conservation Programs 
      Miles, F. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Flow metering is absolutely required for evaluation of energy usage. In fact, determining usages and heat balances without metering are simply educated guesses. Recent technological innovations in flow metering have produced ...
    • Possible Savings Achievable by Recipients of Training and Software Provided by the U.S Department of Energy’s Industrial Technologies Program 
      Schweitzer, M.; Martin, M. A.; Schmoyer, R. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Through its Save Energy Now (SEN) Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) disseminates information on energy efficient technologies and practices to U.S. industrial firms ...
    • Potential Energy Savings by Using Alternative Technologies for the Separation of Fluid Mixtures 
      Bravo, J. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      The focus of this work is to analyze alternative processes and technologies for the separation of fluid mixtures with respect to energy consumption. In an effort to illustrate the dramatic potential energy savings of ...
    • Potential For Energy Conservation 
      Kumar, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      The largest single area for industrial energy conservation is in the improvement of combustion efficiencies for heaters and boilers. A number of methods can be employed to recover heat. The most common are by use of ...
    • Potential for Energy Efficient Motors and Variable Speed Drives in the Petroleum and Chemical Industry 
      Fendley, K. A.; Pillay, P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1994-04)
      This paper presents an in-depth survey of motors in a refinery and a chemical plant. The potential for energy and demand savings is then determined and hence the dollar savings using a sliding rate structure currently ...
    • Potential For Energy, Peak Demand, and Water Savings in California Tomato Processing Facilities 
      Trueblood, A. J.; Wu, Y. Y.; Ganji, A. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2013)
      Tomato processing is a major component of California's food industry. Tomato processing is extremely energy intensive, with the processing season coinciding with the local electrical utility peak period. Significant savings ...
    • Potential for Heat Pumps in the U.S. Process Industries 
      Rossiter, A. P.; Seetharam, R. V.; Ranade, S. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      Two major criteria for successful heat pump installations in process plants are the "appropriate placement" and "appropriate sizing" of the heat pump, consistent with the thermodynamics of the process. Failure to ...
    • Potential of Development and Application of Wave Energy Conversion Technology in the Gulf of Mexico 
      Guiberteau, K. L.; Liu, Y.; Lee, J.; Kozman, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2014)
      This paper focuses on the potential and application of developing wave energy technology in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The conditions (weather, wave climate, activity of the oil industry, etc.) in the GOM are assessed and ...
    • Potentials for Fuel Cells in Refineries and Chlor-Alkali Plants 
      Altseimer, J. H.; Roach, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      The market potentials for fuel cell cogeneration systems in petroleum refineries and chlor-alkali plants were evaluated. Costs of the total energy consumed (power plus steam) were calculated and compared with those for ...
    • Power Characteristics of Industrial Air Compressors 
      Schmidt, C.; Kissock, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)
      The power draw characteristics of air compressors are primarily determined by the type of compressor control and the relationship between the compressor's output capacity and the compressed air demand in the plant. In this ...
    • Power Conditioning and Control Applications for Energy Conservation 
      Brushwood, J. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Electrical power conditioning and control (PCC) systems are finding cost effective applications in AC motor drives, lamp ballasts and power supplies. Substantial system efficiency improvements are being realized when the ...
    • A Power Control System for a Paper Mill 
      Richter, G. H.; Keenon, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      This paper describes the Power Demand Control System installed at the Lufkin Mill of Southland Division, St. Regis Paper Company. The system is based around a microprocessor unit that automatically changes the output of ...
    • Power Factor Improvement 
      Viljoen, T. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Power factor control is a necessary ingredient in any successful Energy Management Program. Many companies are operating with power factors of 70% or less and are being penalized through the electrical utility bill. This ...
    • Power Generation and Power Use Decisions in an Industrial Process 
      Gilbert, J. S.; Niess, R. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      This paper discusses how to decide whether to generate any or all of a plant's power, or to use power, purchased or self-generated, to move heat or do work. The analysis can be conducted by developing energy composite ...
    • Power Generation From Waste Heat Using Organic Rankine Cycle Systems 
      Prasad, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Many efforts are currently being pursued to develop and implement new energy technologies aimed at meeting our national energy goals The use of organic Rankine cycle engines to generate power from waste heat provides a ...
    • Power Quality from the Manufacturer’s Standpoint 
      McEachern, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 1989-09)
      Power quality is an unstable field (if you'll pardon the double meaning). It's in its infancy; there isn't general agreement on much, not even terminology. As an instrument manufacturer in the field, I'm particularly ...
    • Power Quality Implications 
      Hilson, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 1989-09)
      Electric utilities in the United States spend in excess of one billion dollars annually to maintain or improve the quality of electric power supplied to their customers. Yet, an increasing and alarming number of complaints ...