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    • Microcomputer Software for Refrigerant Property and Cycle Analysis Calculations 
      Bierschenk, J. L.; Strohl, S. T.; Schmidt, P. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      A microcomputer program entitled REFRIG has been developed to determine the thermodynamic properties of common refrigerants and to analyze vapor-compression refrigeration cycles. This paper describes the theoretical ...
    • Microcomputers in Process Control 
      Vinson, D. R.; Chatterjee, N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Computers have been extensively used for process control and optimization since the 1970's. Many articles have been published documenting the benefits of computer control; and in general, energy savings of 5% or greater ...
    • Microprocessor Based Combustion Monitoring and Control Systems Utilizing in Situ Opacity, Oxygen and CO Measurement 
      Molloy, R. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      A new hybrid combustion control system has been developed which combines the functions which have traditionally been performed by separate stand-alone measurement and control instruments into one low-cost integrated system. ...
    • Microprocessor-Based Controllers Enhance Process Control 
      Hall, G. F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Cognizant of plant economic factors,environmental constraints, and fluctuating markets, plant managers are compelled to optimize process unit performance. In an effort to do so, it's become a common practice to supplement ...
    • Microwave Enhanced Separation of Water-In-Oil Emulsions 
      Fang, C. S.; Lai, P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-04)
      The experimental data showed that viscous and stable water-in-oil emulsions can be separated by microwave radiation, providing an opportunity for oil recovery and waste reduction. At optimal condltlons, the separation ...
    • Microwaves and Chemistry: The Catalysis of an Exciting Marriage 
      Wan, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-04)
      The potential of microwave power as a tool to facilitate chemical reactions has not whetted the chemist's appetite in the past and the phenomenon and uses of microwaves have remained in the corner of spectroscopists ...
    • Midwest Motor Systems Consortium- A Unique Business Partnership 
      Hackner, R.; Cockrill, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      The Midwest Motor Systems Consortium is a creative, new business partnership of motor systems users, suppliers, and other interested parties. It is unique in that it brings together all of the stakeholders in the motor ...
    • Minimizing Energy Costs Through Water Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry 
      Wilson, P. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      The quantity of steam required by a pulp and paper mill, as well as the quantity of power generated can effectively be optimized by managing the water cycles in the mill. This approach addresses the process systems within ...
    • Minimizing Project Risk Through Financing Strategies 
      Michaelson, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      One of the major barriers to greater corporate investment in energy conservation, cogeneration and alternative energy projects is the level of risk associated with these investments. Potential risks include technical ...
    • Mining Gold from your Cooling Water System 
      Mendez, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2007-05)
      You may be missing on a fabulous opportunity to save on operating costs in your cooling water system. Cooling water systems are designed to handle peak loads in summer, but as cooling tower water or river water gets ...
    • 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)