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Electronics - Key to Energy Control
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1981
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Abstract
Electronics, with the availability of inexpensive logic and memory, has provided the capability of multiplying mans mind on an ever expanding scale. This electronic power began to move rapidly into energy management after the Energy Crisis of the fourth quarter of 1973. Since that time, significant advances have been made in Electronic Energy Control Systems. Texas Instruments has installed electronic energy controls in over seven million square feet of facilities with total corporate control planned by 1985. The goal of this program is a 50% reduction in energy consumption when measured in terms of BTU'S consumed per square foot and BTU'S consumed per dollar of business. Taking 1973 as the base year, the reduction through 1980 is 38% with a 50% reduction planned by 1983. The methods and results of the TI energy management program will be presented.
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Energy Management Program, Electronic Energy Control Systems, Energy Reduction