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    • Fuller, N. Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Laboratory tests were conducted on several types of steam traps at Holston Defense Corporation in Kingsport, Tennessee. Data from these tests, which determined their relative efficiencies, were used in performing ...
    • Harrell, P. J.; Pavone, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      In an effort to help balance load requirements and generating capacity, Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P) contracted with SRI International (SRI) to identify existing and emerging electrotechnologies and management ...
    • Grun, R. L. Jr. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1989-09)
      This paper outlines how to determine what transformer losses cost and how to evaluate transformer bids to optimize the investment.
    • Polsky, M. P. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      This paper describes the method of calculation of incremental costs of steam, condensate, feedwater and electricity produced by the industrial cogeneration plant. (This method can also be applied to other energy production ...
    • Pethe, S.; Singh, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      The steam system at a recycled paper fiberboard plant in Texas was evaluated using APLUS. These simulations identified inefficiencies in the current operation and so suggested more efficient alternatives. The information ...
    • Hu, D. S.; Tamaro, R. F.; Schiller, S. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      The Electric Power Research Institute, EPRI, is currently evaluating the potential of utility co-owned cogeneration facilities in industrial parks. This paper describes part of the work performed by one of EPRI's contractors, ...
    • Delano, M. A.; Lagree, D.; Kwan, Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      The performance of a pilot scale advanced PSA oxygen generation system and a low NOx oxygen burner was evaluated for industrial furnace applications. The PSA system employs a two-bed vacuum cycle design with a capacity ...
    • Ferland, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2015)
    • Hencey, S.; Hinkle, B.; Limaye, D. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      This paper describes the energy options available to Missouri industrial firms in the areas of cogeneration, waste heat recovery, and coal and alternative fuel utilization. The project, being performed by Synergic Resources ...
    • Leibowitz, H. M.; Colosimo, D. D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      The implementation of industrial heat pumps utilizing waste water from various industrial processes for the production of process steam is presented as a viable economic alternative to a conventional fossil-fired boiler ...
    • Nebeker, C. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      As the price gap between oil and natural gas and coal continues to widen, Monsanto has carefully searched out and examined opportunities to convert fuel use to coal. Preliminary studies indicate that the low-btu gas produced ...
    • Rathkamp, P. J.; Fair, J. R.; Humphrey, J. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      The purpose of the present work is to add to the base of knowledge in the use of packed columns when used in supercritical extraction service. Experimental studies were performed on a one-inch diameter supercritical ...
    • Schmidt, P. S.; Williams, M. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Personal computers offer the potential for significantly easing the tasks of engineers and managers. Effective use of these powerful tools, however, requires good software. This paper describes a number of features affecting ...
    • Thoennes, C. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      The economic returns of a cogeneration project are a direct function of the project margin, that is, the difference between revenues and expenses. Revenues and expenses, of course, are made up of both variable and fixed ...
    • Stanton, E. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      The potential for recovering energy from low pressure furnace flue products is limited when standard heat recovery equipment is utilized. Efficient energy recovery can be accomplished by providing a flue gas side pressure ...
    • Guerrero, P. S.; Rebello, W. J.; Federer, J. I. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1988-09)
      Engineering ceramics, particularly silicon carbide (SiC), are increasingly being used as materials in high temperature recuperators for preheating combustion air from furnace exhaust gases. As typical flue gases from ...
    • Brown, M. L.; Gurta, M. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      Thermal storage offers substantial energy cost savings potential in situations with favorable electrical rates and significant cooling demand. Full storage is usually restricted to facilities occupied only part of the day, ...
    • Brady, R. E. Jr; Kowal, J.; Johnson, D. H.; Donhowe, E. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1998-04)
      This study was initiated to review the literature and technology applicable to coating beverage cans, to confirm previous assumptions made about the low air emissions impact of the UV can printing process, to determine ...
    • Meyer, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      The evaporative cooling principle applies to all equipment that exchanges sensible heat for latent heat. Equipment of this type falls into two general categories: (1) equipment for heat rejection, such as cooling towers ...
    • Cullivan, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1994-04)
      This paper describes the new application of an old teclmology, evaporative recovery, to recover spent hydrochloric acid.