Energy Systems Laboratory

TERP Reports 2003 – 2004

2004

Annual ESL/TCEQ Reports

  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2004 ESL-TR-04-12-01
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2004 ESL-TR-04-12-04
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2004 ESL-TR-04-12-05

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

  • Baseline Report for the Fort Hood Arny Base: Sept. 2003 to Oct. 2004, A Research Project for the U.S. Army C.E.R.:. and the Ft. Hood Energy Office, Energy Systems Laboratory. Dec 2004 ESL-TR-04-12-02
  • Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (F-Chart Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2004. Revised Oct 2004 ESL-TR-04-08-04
  • Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (PV F-Chart Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2004 ESL-TR-04-10-02
  • Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (Inverse Model Toolkit). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2004 ESL-TR-04-10-03
  • Literature Review of Uncertainity of Analysis Methods (Cool Roofs). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2004. Revised Nov 2004 ESL-TR-04-10-04
  • Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (DOE-2 Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Nov 2004 ESL-TR-04-11-01
  • NOx Emissions Reduction from Voluntary Energy Efficiency Projects within the Alamo Area Council of Governments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2004 ESL-TR-04-08-02
  • Overview of Solar Energy Research: 1990 to Present, Energy Systems Laboratory Report, Texas A&M University. Jul 2004 ESL-TR-04-07-01
  • Reduction of NOx Emissions in Alamo Area Council of Government Projects. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2004 ESL-TR-04-05-01
  • Texas Emissions and Energy Calculator (eCALC): Documentation of Analysis Methods, Report to the TCEQ. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2004 ESL-TR-04-12-06

Hot & Humid

  • Methodology to Calculate NOx Emissions Reductions from the Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code in Texas ESL-HH-04-05-13
  • Texas Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: An Overview of the Legislative Responsibilities, Code Compliance Issues and Accomplishments ESL-HH-04-05-14
  • NOx Emissions Reductions from Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code to Residential Construction in Texas ESL-HH-04-05-15
  • Development of a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Costing Toolkit ESL-HH-04-05-30
  • Development of a Monitoring and Verification (M&V) Plan and Baseline for the Fort Hood ESPC Project ESL-HH-04-05-31

ICEBO

  • Calculation of NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency Residential Building Construction in Texas ESL-IC-04-10-30

SimBuild

  • Overview of Existing Literature On Diversity Factors and Schedules for Energy and Cooling Load Calculations ESL-PA-04-01-01
  • A Comparative Study of Shell-side Condensation on Integral-fin Tubes with R-114 and R-236ea, ASHRAE Transactions ESL-PA-04-01-03
  • Electricity Diversity Profiles for Energy Simulation of Office Buildings ESL-PA-04-02-01
  • Analysis of Refrigerant Flow and Deformation for a Flexible Short-Tube using a Finite Element Model, International Journal of Refrigeration ESL-PA-04-03-01
  • Improving Building Design and Operation of a Thai Buddhist Temple, Energy and Buildings ESL-PA-04-06-01
  • Is Commissioning Once Enough? ESL-PA-04-07-01
  • Comprehensive Community NOx Emission Reduction Methodology: Overview and Results from the Application to a Case Study Community ESL-PA-04-08-01
  • The Development of Improved Energy Efficient Housing for Thailand Utilizing Renewable Energy ESL-PA-04-08-02
  • An Analysis of Design Strategies for Climate-Controlled Residences in Selected Climates ESL-PA-04-08-03

Papers

  • A Mass Flow Rate Correlation for Refrigerants and Refrigerant Mixtures Flowing Through Short Tubes, International Journal of HVAC&R Research ESL-PA-04-01-02
  • Iterative Modeling and Identification of a CO2 Air Conditioning System, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress ESL-PA-04-01-04
  • Evaluation of Control Strategies for Compressor Rapid Cycling, Society of Automotive Engineers 2004 World Congress ESL-PA-04-01-05

2003

Annual ESL/TCEQ Reports

  • 2003 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-03
  • 2003 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-04

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

  • Baseline Report for the Fort Hood Army Base: Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-02
  • Detailed Analysis of the Builder Option Packages for Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 for Texas’ Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Apr 2003 ESL-TR-03-04-01
  • Procedure to Calculate NOx Reductions Using the Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (E-Grid) Spreadsheet. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jul 2003 ESL-TR-03-07-01
  • Review of Methods for Measuring and Verifying Savings from Energy Conservation Retrofits to Existing Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Sep 2003. Revised Apr 2005 ESL-TR-03-09-01
  • Detailed Analysis of Thermal Mass Effects in a Code-traceable DOE-2 Simulation of the 2000 IECC for a Single-Family Residence in Texas: A Project for Texas’ Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Sep 2003. Revised Jul 2007 ESL-TR-03-09-02
  • U.S. Army Measurements and Verification (M&V) Costing Toolkit. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-01
  • Test for Modeling Windows in DOE 2.1E for Comparing the Window Library with the Shading Coefficient Method for a Single-Family Residence in Texas: Project for Texas’ Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-06
  • Texas LoanSTAR Program Savings Calculation Workbook, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jan 2003 ESL-TR-03-01-02
  • U.S. Army Measurement and Verification (M&V) Costing Toolkit: DACA42-01-T-0119, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2003 ESL-TR-03-12-01

ICEBO

  • Calculation of NOx Emissions Reduction from Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code in Texas ESL-IC-03-10-21

SimBuild

  • Demonstration of Multimedia Electronic Information Enhancements for a Handbook Chapter CD-ROM: Overview, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109, Pt. 1, pp. 143 – 150. Energy Systems Laboratory , Texas A&M University. Jan 2003 ESL-PA-03-01-01
  • Benefits of Multi-day Industrial Center Assessments for Large Energy-Intensive Facilities, Proceedings of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy Summer Study, Tarrytown, New York, Vol. 2, pp. 339-350. Energy Systems Laboratory , Texas A&M University. Jul 2003 ESL-PA-03-07-01
  • Inverse Model Toolkit: Application and Testing, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109, Pt. 2. Energy Systems Laboratory,Texas A&M University. Jul 2003 ESL-PA-03-07-02
  • Inverse Modeling Toolkit: Numerical Algorithms for Best-Fit Variable-Base Degree Day and Change Point Models, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109, Pt. 2. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jul 2003 ESL-PA-03-07-03
  • A Low Cost Embedded System for Internet Based Power Measurement, International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp 669-682. Dec 2003 ESL-PA-03-12-01

Papers

  • Application of Multivariable Adaptive Control to Automotive Air Conditioning Systems, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress ESL-PA-03-01-02
  • Reduced Order Modeling of Transcritical AC System Dynamics Using Singular Perturbation, American Control Conference ESL-PA-03-01-03