Browsing IETC - Industrial Energy Technology Conference by Title

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    • Calculating Fired Heater Efficiency 
      Harriz, J. T.; Ritter, E. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Tracking utility and process heater efficiency leads to increased operator awareness and decreased fuel bills. A review of the Heat Loss and Input/Output methods of efficiency analyses is presented, along with a ...
    • Calculating the Financial Benefits of an Energy Efficiency Project: The Building Owner's and Invester's Perspective 
      Watson, J. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      In an era of high cost and heavy competition for capital, third-party financing of energy-related projects is a potentially attractive alternative to more conventional internal funding. To judge the applicability of outside ...
    • California's Energy Policy: Conservation Works 
      Greene, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Conservation is the foundation of California's energy policy and the largest single source of the state's 'new energy supply'. Our goal is to use economic market forces and government programs to direct energy Investments ...
    • California’s Industrial Energy Efficiency Best Practices Technical Outreach and Training Program 
      Kazama, D. B.; Wong, T.; Wang, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      This paper describes the California Energy Commission’s (Commission) energy policies and programs that save energy and money for California’s manufacturing and food processing industries to help retain businesses in-state ...
    • Can You Afford Heat Recovery? 
      Foust, L. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      Increasing fuel costs have forced industry to look at ways to conserve energy. Preheating combustion air by utilizing the wasted heat in the flue gas can result in significant fuel savings. The attractiveness of the ...
    • Can Your Energy System Pass the Pressure Test? 
      Shirley, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      A good energy accounting system can be a very helpful management tool, offering flexibility to respond quickly to those factors that impact energy usage. It also has the potential of providing an early warning about problems ...
    • Canada's Voluntary Industrial Energy Conservation Program 
      Wolf, C. A., Jr. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Industrial Energy Conservation in Canada is organized and promoted through a voluntary program that is administered by industry. Industry is divided into fifteen sectors, each of which is represented by a Voluntary Task ...
    • The Canadian Energy Information System - An Aid and Opportunity for Industry 
      McNeil, C. S. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      More than ever before, industry needs sound, succinct information on energy options and opportunities. As one answer to this need, the Canadian Energy Information System provides comprehensive continent-wide distribution ...
    • Capitalize on Existing Assets with Demand Response 
      Collins, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Industrial facilities universally struggle with escalating energy costs. EnerNOC will demonstrate how commercial, industrial, and institutional end-users can capitalize on their existing assets—at no cost and no risk. ...
    • Capture Utility Savings Using Energy Management and Reporting Systems (EMRS) 
      Robinson, James E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Energy Management and Reporting Systems (EMRS) have proven effective in reducing powerhouse cost. These cost reductions are provided through effective management of equipment operation, fuel allocation, combustion optimization, ...
    • Capturing Energy Savings with Steam Traps 
      Bockwinkel, R. G.; French, S. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      This paper will discuss the energy savings potential of steam traps and present the energy, economic, and environmental reason why an active steam trap maintenance program is good for the company's bottom line. Several ...
    • Carbon and Energy Savings from Combined Heat and Power: A Closer Look 
      Roop, J. M.; Kaarsberg, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      In this paper, we analyze and update our estimates of CHP's potential for U.S. manufacturers. Typical efficiencies of available CHP technologies are used to estimate their energy use and carbon emissions. In calculating ...
    • Carbon Dioxide: Threat or Opportunity? 
      McKinney, A. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Over the past century, fossil fuel consumption has added carbon dioxide to the atmosphere at rapidly increasing rates. The prospect of further acceleration of this rate by turning from petroleum to coal has alarmed ...
    • Cascading Closed Loop Cycle Power Generation 
      Romero, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      WOW Energies was issued Patent 6,857,268 B2 on Feb 22, 2005 titled “CASCADING CLOSED LOOP CYCLE (CCLC) and Patent 7,096,665 B2 on August 29, 2006 titled “CASCADING CLOSED LOOP CYCLE POWER GENERATION”. These patented ...
    • Cascading Goals and Objectives to Ensure Accountability and Action 
      Tarifi, M.; Bingham, P. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      Bristol-Myers Squibb Worldwide Beauty Care Group has adopted a methodology that is reaping benefits throughout the company. The underlying principle in cascading goals and objectives is that every employee is accountable ...
    • Case Histories of Energy Efficient Motors 
      Riley, J. C.; Comiskey, W. T (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      A number of new energy efficient (EE) motors have been installed at the Port Neches SBR plant in the past few years. Some of these installations presented many problems. The measurement of dollars saved has been difficult. ...
    • Case History - Energy Reduction at the Abilene Texas Instruments Plant 
      Reed, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      In 1977, TI purchased a 158,000 SF, single story building which was designed and built prior to the 1973 energy crises and, hence, has no built in energy conservation. This paper addresses the principal retrofit measures ...
    • Case History of Reapplication of a 2500 KW Steam Turbine/Gear Drive Generator 
      Smith, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      In today' s equipment market more and more projects are turning toward existing equipment to justify a project. New equipment's delivery time and/or capital cost can keep a good project "grounded". In the turbomachinery ...
    • Case Studies of High Efficiency Electric Motor Applicability 
      Wagner, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of high efficiency electric motors. For a given motor application it is possible to find literature that enables a plant engineer to make an informed choice ...
    • Case Studies of Industrial Cogeneration in the U. S. 
      Limaye, D. R.; Isser, S.; Hinkle, B.; Hough, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      This paper describes the results of a survey and evaluation of plant-specific information on industrial cogeneration. The study was performed as part of a project sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute to ...