Energy Systems Laboratory

TERP Reports 2011 – 2012

2012

Annual ESL/TCEQ Reports

  • Statewide Air Emissions Calculations From Wind and Other Renewables: Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jul 2012. Revised Nov 2012 ESL-TR-12-07-01
  • TCEQ Annual Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Nov 2013. Revised Nov 2013 ESL-TR-13-10-02
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume I. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2013. Revised Nov 2013 ESL-TR-13-10-03
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume II. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2013. Revised Jan 2015 ESL-TR-13-10-04
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2013 ESL-TR-13-10-05

Supporting Presentations and Reports

  • Recommendations for 15% Above ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Code-Compliant Building Energy Efficiency Measures for Small Office Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jan 2012 ESL-TR-12-01-02
  • Comparison of DOE-2.1E With EnergyPlus and TRNSYS for Ground Coupled Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates Stage 3“Slab-on-grade Sealed Boxes in the Four U.S. Climates”. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Feb 2012. Revised Jun 2013
    ESL-TR-12-02-01
  • Comparison of DOE-2.1E With EnergyPlus and TRNSYS for Ground Coupled Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates Stage 4 “Fully Loaded IECC Compliant Slab-on-grade Houses in the Four U.S. Climates”. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Feb 2012. Revised Jun 2013 ESL-TR-12-02-02
  • Recommendations for 15% Above ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Code-Compliant Building Energy Efficiency Measures for Small Retail Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Mar 2012 ESL-TR-12-03-01
  • Comparisons Between TRYSNS Software Simulation and PV F-Chart Program on Photovoltaic System. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Apr 2012 ESL-TR-12-04-02
  • Comparisons Between TRYNS Software Simulation and F-Chart Program on Pool Heating System. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Apr 2012 ESL-TR-12-04-03
  • Detailed Stringency Analysis of Suggested Amendments to Chapter ll of the 2012 IRC and the 2012 IECC that were Submitted to SECO During March 30-April 30, 2012 Comment Period. Energy Systems Laboratory. Texas A&M University. Aug 2012 ESL-TR-12-08-01
  • Report on High Performance Building’s Energy Modeling, Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2012 ESL-TR-12-08-02
  • Assessment of the Proposed Amendments to the 2012 IECC Provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2012 ESL-TR-12-10-01
  • Developing “Building/Facility Energy Consumption Data Sheet” for Political Subdivisions, Institution of Higher Education, and State Agencies, to Satisfy Senate Bill 898 (82nd R) Reporting Requirements. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Nov 2012 ESL-TR-12-11-01
  • Developing “MOU/C-op Energy Efficiency Programs Reporting Form” to Satisfy Senate Bill 924 (82nd R) Reporting Requirements. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Nov 2012 ESL-TR-12-11-02
  • Literature Review on History of Building Peak Load And Annual Energy Use Calculation Methods in the U.S. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012. Revised Dec 2013 ESL-TR-12-12-02
  • Comparisons Between TRYNS Software Simulation and F-Chart Program on Solar Domestic Hot Water System. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012 ESL-TR-12-12-07
  • Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation-Annual Report 2012. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2012 ESL-TR-12-12-08

Presentations

  • A Methodology For Calculating Integrated NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs Across State Agencies in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. EPA Region 6 Workshop Electricity Generation – Environment, Dallas, Texas, Feb 2012 ESL-TR-12-02-03
  • Thermal Mass Modeling: How We Got to Where We Are Today. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. 2012 American Concrete Institute Conference, Dallas, Texas, Mar 2012 ESL-TR-12-03-03
  • Quantification of Energy and Emissions Saved in Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Apr 2012 ESL-TR-12-04-01
  • 2012 TERP Stakeholder’s Meeting. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July, 2012 ESL-TR-12-07-02
  • 2012 IECC Significant Changes. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July, 2012 ESL-TR-12-07-03

CATEE

  • Energy Efficiency / Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Projects in Texas Public Schools: Top Four Measures ESL-KT-12-10-04
  • Emissions Reduction Impact of Renewables ESL-KT-12-10-36

ICEBO

  • Statewide Emissions Reduction, Electricity and Demand Savings from Implementation of Building-Energy-Codes in Texas ESL-IC-12-10-01
  • Two Similarity Measure Approaches to Whole Building Fault Diagnosis, Oct 2012 ESL-IC-12-10-02

Papers

  • Multi-Parametric Tuning of Dynamic Air Conditioning Models Using Experimental Data, 2012 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference ESL-PA-12-01-01
  • A Proposed Method of Test for Spoilage of Fruits and Vegetables, ASHRAE Transactions ESL-PA-12-01-02
  • Neighbor-Communication Model Predictive Control and HVAC Systems, 2012 American Control Conference ESL-PA-12-06-01
  • Secondary Control Strategies for Cycling of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems, ASHRAE Transactions ESL-PA-12-07-01
  • Review Article: Dynamic Modeling of Vapor Compression Systems – Part I: Literature Review, HVAC&R Research ESL-PA-12-10-01
  • Review Article: Dynamic Modeling of Vapor Compression Systems – Part II: Simulation Tutorial, HVAC&R Research ESL-PA-12-10-02

2011

Annual ESL/TCEQ Reports

  • TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2011. Revised Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-08-01
  • TCEQ Annual Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2012 ESL-TR-12-12-03
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume I. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011 ESL-TR-12-12-04
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume II. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011 ESL-TR-12-12-05
  • TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2012 ESL-TR-12-12-06

Supporting Presentations and Reports

  • Estimates of Energy Cost Savings Achieved From 2009 IECC Code-Compliant, Single Family Residences in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Revised Jan 2011
    ESL-TR-11-01-01
  • Statewide Electrical Energy Cost Savings and Peak Demand Reduction from the IECC Code-Compliant, Single-Family Residences in Texas (2002-2009). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Feb 2011. Revised Jun 2012 ESL-TR-11-02-01
  • IECC Code Survey for Jurisdictions. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Feb 2011 ESL-TR-11-02-02
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (2003 and 2009 IECC): Residential Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Jul 2011. Revised Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-07-01
  • Comparison of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2011 ESL-TR-11-08-02
  • Regional Energy Baseline (1960-2009). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Sep 2011 ESL-TR-11-09-02
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Retail Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011. Revised Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-10-02
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Office Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011. Revised Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-10-07
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Restaurant Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011 ESL-TR-11-10-08
  • Validation of the International Code Compliant Calculator (IC3) v3.10.3 Using the RESNET Verification Procedures (No. 07-003). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-12-01
  • Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation-Annual Report 2011. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-12-05
  • Assessing Savings from Group Measures Proposed by Houston Amendments for the 2009 IECC (Residential Provisions). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011. Revised Jan 2012 ESL-TR-11-12-06
  • Comparing the Commercial Requirements for the 2009 and 2012 IECC Codes for the State of Texas, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011 ESL-TR-11-12-07
  • Comparison of DOE-2.1E With EnergyPlus and TRNSYS for Ground Coupled Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates Stage 1 “Literature Survey on Slab-on-grade Heat Transfer Models of DOE-2, EnergyPlus and TRYNSYS”. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011. Revised Jun 2013 ESL-TR-11-12-08
  • Comparison of DOE-2.1E With EnergyPlus and TRNSYS for Ground Coupled Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates Stage 2 “Literature Survey on Comparative Studies on Slab-on-grade and Basement Models of DOE-2, EnergyPlus and TRNSYS Programs”. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Dec 2011. Revised Jun 2013 ESL-TR-11-12-09

Presentations

  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (2003 and 2009 IECC) Residential Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Aug 2011 ESL-TR-11-08-03
  • A Comparative Analysis of Residential Energy Use for 2009 IECC Compliance and 2001 IECC Compliance for Selected Climate Zones in Texas ESL-TR-11-08-04
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Office Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011. Revised Jan 2012 ESL-TR-11-08-05
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Restaurant Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011 ESL-TR-11-10-03
  • Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Retail Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oct 2011 ESL-TR-11-10-06
  • Comparison of ASHRAE Standard- 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas, ICEBO Presentation ESL-TR-11-10-10
  • Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Projects in Texas Public Schools. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Nov 2011 ESL-TR-11-11-01

CATEE

  • Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Measures for K-12 Schools in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. CATEE, Nov 2011 ESL-KT-11-11-58
  • Texas Emissions Reductions Program (TERP) Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Update. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. CATEE, Nov 2011 ESL-KT-11-11-03

ICEBO

  • Energy Savings and Persistence from an Energy Services Performance Contract at an Army Base ESL-IC-11-10-01
  • Comparison of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas ESL-IC-11-10-02
  • Statewide Electricity and Demand Capacity Savings from the Implementation of IECC Code in Texas ESL-IC-11-10-03
  • 2011 Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for 15% Above 2009 IECC Code-Compliant House for Residential Buildings in Texas ESL-IC-11-10-67

Papers

  • Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multi-Evaporator Air Conditioning System, NSF CMMI Grantees Conference ESL-PA-11-01-01
  • Selecting PID Control Gains for Nonlinear HVAC&R Systems, HVAC&R Research ESL-PA-11-01-02
  • Parameter Estimation of Vapor Compression Cycle Models Using Limited Sensor Information, ASHRAE Transactions ESL-PA-11-01-03
  • Cascaded Superheat Control with a Multiple Evaporator Refrigeration System, 2011 American Control Conference ESL-PA-11-06-01
  • Operating Charateristics of a High Efficiency Pilot Scale Corn Distillers Grains Dryer, Applied Engineering in Agriculture ESL-PA-11-11-01

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