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    • The Onsite Fuel Cell Cogeneration System 
      Woods, R. R.; Cuttica, J. J.; Trimble, K. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      This paper describes the experiences and results of the major field test of forty-six 40kW onsite fuel cell power plants in the U.S. and Japan through 1985. The field test is a cooperative effort between the Gas Research ...
    • Ontario Hydro Motor Efficiency Study 
      Dautovich, D. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Electric motors consume more than one-half of the electrical energy produced by Ontario Hydro. In the residential sector, the major motor load is for refrigerators and freezers while packaged equipment dominate the motor ...
    • Ontario's Industrial Energy Services Program 
      Ploeger, L. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      The Ontario Ministry of Energy began offering its new Industrial Energy Services Program (IESP) in early 1987. This 3-year, $5-million program, while not new in concept, is thought to be unique for its depth of service ...
    • Ontario’s Protocols for Evaluating the Energy and Bill Savings from Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs 
      Messenger, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      Measurement and Evaluation Protocols will help ensure consistent measurement and evaluation techniques will be used to evaluate a variety of Conservation and Demand Management programs in Ontario when the protocols are ...
    • Open-Cycle Vapor Compression Heat Pump System 
      Pasquinelli, D. M.; Becker, F. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      In many industrial processes, large quantities of energy are often wasted in the form of low pressure steam and low-grade heat. Economical recovery of these waste energy sources is often difficult due to such factors as ...
    • Operating and Maintaining a 465MW Cogeneration Plant 
      Theisen, R. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      The on-line avilability of the five Frame-7E gas turbine generators installed at the 465MW Lyondell Cogeneration Plant was 90% and 95.2% respectively for the first two years of operation (1986-87). The 140MW steam ...
    • Operating Efficiency Comes From Teamwork 
      Relyea, D. L.; Stone, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      A group of operating and planning personnel formed the INter Plant Utilities Team [INPUT] to improve energy efficiency and reliability for Exxon's Baytown, Texas, refinery and chemical plants complex. The Team coordinates ...
    • Operating Experience and Test Results From An Ammonia-Based Dry/Wet Cooling System For Electric Power Stations 
      Allemann, R. T.; Werry, E. V.; Fricke, H. D.; Price, R. E.; Bartz, J. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Preliminary results of testing the Advanced Concept Test Facility, a 15 MW(e) heat rejection demonstration at the Kern Power Plant of PG&E* , Bakersfield, California, are summarized. The system operates stable and essentially ...
    • Operating Experience of a Coal Fired Fluidized Bed at Georgetown University 
      Lutes, I. G.; Gamble, R. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Operation of the 100,000 lb/hr capacity, coal fired fluidized bed steam generator at Georgetown University began in July 1979. This project, which was co-funded by Georgetown University and the U. S. Department of Energy, ...
    • Operating Experience of the 20-MW AFBC Pilot Plant 
      Stephens, E. A. Jr. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) took the first major step toward utility-scale demonstration of atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC) with the construction and operation of the 20-MW AFBC Pilot Plant. The ...
    • Operating Experience with a Large Fluidized-Bed Gasifier of Woodwaste 
      Guard, R. F. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      The town of Hearst in northern Ontario is the location of many forest product industries. One enterprising manufacturer of plywood and particleboard found that his daily production of waste almost exactly equaled in energy ...
    • Operation of a Joint Utility/Industry Ambient Air Monitoring Program in the Houston Area 
      Kush, J. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      The Houston Regional Monitoring Corporation (HRM) is an association of more than 40 industrial companies located in or near the Houston Ship Channel area. Since 1981, HRM has operated one of the largest EPA approved ...
    • An Operational Excellence Approach to Sustainable Energy Management 
      McMullan, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-05)
      With the advent of persistently high energy costs, many organizations have renewed efforts to reduce energy use. Historically, energy cost reduction efforts have been run on a campaign basis, receiving priority in times ...
    • Operations Improvement Surveys 
      Guide, J. J.; O'Brien, W. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Exxon Chemical Company developed unique site-wide energy optimization technology in the mid1970's. This technology was applied by means of site energy surveys which were carried out at every major Exxon facility throughout ...
    • Opportunities and Barriers in the Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Plastic Manufacturing 
      Kanunho, A; Yong, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      The plastic industry in the U.S. employs approximately 9% [1] of the manufacturing work force and consumes approximately 6% [1] of the total energy used by the U.S. industries. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), ...
    • Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Demand Response in Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturing Facilities 
      Chow, S.; Hackett, B.; Ganji, A. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
      Corrugated cardboard manufacturing is an energy intensive process, in both electric power and steam. Based on the US Census Bureau, there are approximately 1,733 corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facilities in ...
    • Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Oil Production in Kansas: A Case Study 
      Egbert, R. I.; King, J. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1995-04)
      In 1993 investigators from the Center for Energy Studies at Wichita State University (WSU) and Meridian Corporation in Overland Park, Kansas began a study to investigate whether there were any technical modifications and/or ...
    • Optimal Control of Distillation Systems 
      Chatterjee, N.; Suchdeo, S. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      The optimum performance of a distillation system can be evaluated by examining the product purities, the product recoveries, and the system's capability to respond to small or large, expected or unexpected, plant disturbances. ...
    • Optimal sequencing of a cooling tower with multiple cells 
      Zhang, Z.; Liu, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      This paper evaluates the energy savings potential of multi-cell cooling tower optimal sequencing control methods. Annual tower fan energy usage is calculated for a counter-flow tower with multiple variable-speed fans. ...
    • Optimal State Electric Supply in Texas -- Overview and Progress 
      Moore, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1989-09)
      In 1988, the results of the PUCT Bulk Power Transmission Study indicated a range of potential cost savings which could result from greater coordination of power transfers among the utilities in Texas which comprise the ...