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    • Power Quality/Harmonic Detection: Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems for the Telecommunications Industry 
      Felkner, L. J.; Waggoner, R. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      The control of harmonics in power systems continues to be a major concern in the telecommunications industry. AC/DC telecommunication conversion equipment has rarely been thought of as playing a major role in the harmonic ...
    • Power Recovery 
      Murray, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      This paper will review the technology of three methods for estimating the power recovery potential from fluid streams. The ideal gas law formula for expanding gases will be discussed in detail. Each term in the equation ...
    • Power Reliability at BASF Corporation 
      Theising, T. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Quality is defined not as what the supplier puts into the product but what the customer gets out and is willing to pay for. Power quality problems present themselves in a variety of fashions, many of which cause process ...
    • Power Reliability at BASF Corporation 
      Theising, T. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      Quality is defined not as what the supplier puts into the product but what the customer gets out and is willing to pay for. Power quality problems present themselves in a variety of fashions, many of which cause process ...
    • The Powerhouse Control System Audit as a Means of Insuring a Successful System Design and Implementation 
      Wood, M. E.; Robinson, J. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      Improvements to the powerhouse control system can be a cost effective way to improve system efficiency and reliability. A critical step in making these improvements is to conduct a control system audit of the existing ...
    • Practical Application of Distillation Column Energy Control Systems 
      Matthews, S. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Closed loop computer control of an ethylene column has been shown to save $350/day in improved ethylene recovery and $150/day in reduced energy consumption. These savings are achieved through material balance optimization ...
    • Practical Application of Second Law Costing Methods 
      Wepfer, W. J.; Gaggioli, R. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      The key to proper allocation of fuel and feedstock costs to the products from a plant or from any one of its components is the commodity called exergy - the central concept of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, commonly ...
    • Practical Application of Second Law Efficiency Analysis 
      Gaggioli, R. A.; Wepfer, W. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Slowly but surely the direct application of the Second Law of Thermodynamics is being recognized, for its practical usefulness in engineering. This paper will describe the methods, and show the results of applications to ...
    • A Practical Approach to Energy Management in a Large Petrochemical Manufacturing Facility 
      Ackley, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
      The largest of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company's 34 chemical manufacturing facilities, the Cedar Bayou Plant located in Baytown, TX, undertook the task of creating a facility-wide energy management and improvement program ...
    • A Practical Approach to Process Analysis and Improvement for Energy Conservation 
      Shiroko, K.; Umeda, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      A practical approach to process analysis and improvement for energy conservation has been developed by establishing the required technical basis, which arises from the first and the second laws of thermodynamics. As the ...
    • Practical Energy Savings and New Process Control Options for Parts Washing and Cleaning Processes 
      McGinness, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      Substantial potential energy savings exist for many parts washing and cleaning processes in use today. Energy usage is frequently the largest single variable cost involved in parts washing and cleaning operations. Several ...
    • Practical Procedures for Auditing Industrial Boiler Plants 
      O'Neil, J. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Industrial boiler plants are an area of opportunity in virtually every industry to save energy and reduce costs by using relatively simple, inexpensive auditing procedures. An energy audit consists of inspection, measurement, ...
    • Practical Solar Thermal Chilled Water 
      Leavell, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      With the pressing need for the United States to reduce our dependence upon fossil fuels, it has become a national priority to develop technologies that allow practical use of renewable energy sources. One such energy source ...
    • Predicting Improved Chiller Performance Through Thermodynamic Modeling 
      Figueroa, I. E.; Cathey, M.; Medina, M. A.; Nutter, D. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      This paper presents two case studies in which thermodynamic modeling was used to predict improved chiller performance. The model predicted the performance (COP and total energy consumption) of water-cooled centrifugal ...
    • Predicting Steam Turbine Performance 
      Harriz, J. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Tracking the performance of extraction, back-pressure and condensing steam turbines is a crucial part of minimising energy and maintenance costs for large process industries. A thorough understanding of key equipment ...
    • Preliminary Evaluation of Load Management for Electricity End Users 
      Collier, S. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      The planning, design and implementation of load management is complex and expensive. The results of a load management program are subject to numerous uncertainties related to load characteristics, power cost savings, load ...
    • Preliminary Results from the Industrial Steam System Market Assessment 
      McGrath, G. P.; Wright, A. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2002-04)
      This paper discusses fuel use and potential energy savings in the steam systems of three steam intensive industries: pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, and petroleum refining. To determine the energy consumption to ...
    • A Preliminary Study on Designing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System for the University Environment 
      Kozman, T. A.; Reynolds, C. M.; Lee, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are an evolving technology that is at the front of the energy conservation movement. With the reduction in energy consumption and green house gas emissions, CHP systems are improving ...
    • Premium Efficient Motors 
      Moser, P. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Premium efficient motors are available which convert electrical energy into mechanical energy with fewer losses than the more standard motors. The fewer losses in these motors are due to changes in the motor design and ...
    • Preparing for a Successful Energy Audit 
      Theising, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2015)