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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)Chemical heat pumps utilizing liquid-vapor reactions can be configured in forms analogous to electric drive vapor-compression heat pumps and heat activated absorption heat pumps. Basic thermodynamic considerations ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)The performance of cogeneration power plants can now be assessed on line in real time using a distributed microprocessor-based data acquisition and control system. A representative implementation is described for ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)A process computer is a powerful tool for maximizing the use of energy and raw materials. Advanced computer control techniques are evolving which facilitate the recovery of energy by predictive control techniques. One such ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)An integrated solution to control compressed air systems has been developed which significantly improves the quality of the compressed air, while decreasing operating expenses. Honeywell's XCEED™ compressed air system ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2001-05)EPRI has provided proposal preparation assistance and offered cost share funding assistance for two projects proposed in 2000. EPRI is highly interested, since this technology is applicable in all distillation systems, and ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Programs, has sponsored the development of a Fluidized Bed Waste Heat Recovery System (FBWHRS) and a higher temperature variant, the Ceramic Tubular Distributor Plate ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Industrial Programs (OIP), is responsible for the development of methods, systems, and processes that are more energy efficient and/or will displace scarce fuels with more abundant ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-04)The composition of effluent from various pulping processes can exhibit a wide range of physical and chemical parameters. The dissolved solids consist of the chemicals derived from the wood material plus the chemicals ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)Boiler trim control, when it has been used at all, has been accomplished by the use of oxygen sensors. However, the oxygen sensor has limitation because it provides a fixed point on the sensible heat loss curve. A better ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)Alzeta Corporation has developed various process heating applications using the Pyrocore burner. Applications to immersion fluid heating have been in use for several years. An advanced process heater is also being ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)This case study describes the application of advanced regulatory and supervisory controls to powerhouse operations at a large pulp mill in central British Columbia. Substantial reductions in mill operating costs were ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)Advanced Process Management is a method to achieve optimum process performance during the life cycle of a plant through proper design, effective automation, and adequate operator decision support. Developing a quality ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2003-05)Cooling equipment, whether used to meet air-conditioning or process cooling loads, represents a large consumer of energy. Even more to the point, cooling loads and the associated cooling equipment energy consumption tend ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)Prior to the Middle East war, 'state of the art' low pressure methanol plants operated with an energy consumption of about 34 million BTU plus 55 kWh per ton of methanol product. Today's plants consume less than 27 million ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)Increasing electricity costs have made a significant impact on lighting. The Illuminating Engineering society (I.E.S.) and the lighting industry are producing new standards, procedures and products to make lighting more ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)In 1991, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) introduced “Eco- Efficiency” as a management strategy to link financial and environmental performance to create more value with less ecological impact. ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)The expectations for heat transfer fluid (HTF) system safety and reliability are continuing to increase. The challenges are many. Leaks produce vapors that ignite readily, fluid viscosity is very low, and many of the fluids ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)Gas Turbines operating in the United States are required to meet federally mandated emission standards. This article will discuss how General Electric's LM industrial aeroderivative gas turbines are meeting NOx ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)Expensive fan wrecks and down time occurs when couplings break or gearboxes self-destruct. A viable alternative eliminates shaft, coupling, and gearbox moving motor to ground level, driving a hydraulic pump transmitting ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)The required temperature and technique for condensing common industrial solvents from the exhaust air of drying ovens is explained. The benefits of the Air Cycle for this application are discussed. The operation of the ...