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• Procedure for Packing Weather Files for DOE-2e

  Kim, K. H.; Baltazar-Cervantes, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory, September 2010)

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  URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148726

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  ESL-TR-10-09-03.pdf   (2.708Mb)
• Description and comparison of the results of the proposed house: habitat for humnaity at frazier court, Dallas, Texas, with the 2004 IECC standard reference house

  Mukhopadhay, J.; Baltazar, J. C.; Liu, Z.; Haberl, J. S.; Culp, C.; Yazdani, B. (Energy Systems Laboratiry, September 2010)

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  Abstract:

  The Energy Systems Laboratory was requested to calculate the emissions reductions associated with the Habitat for Humanity Housing Project at Frazier Court, Dallas Texas. This report presents the results of the required analysis, a set of houses was compared to a corresponding standard reference house as described in the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (2004 IECC). The energy consumption calculations were carried out using DOE-2.1e input file RES3ST.inp (Version 4.01.07) and DDP (Version: 1.7.03). Based on this comparison, the % above/below code for the proposed house was determined. The resultant emissions calculations were carried out using eCALC software (ESL, 2006). This report also contains detailed information about the description of the proposed house in terms of its building parameters, resultant energy consumption and emission reductions. Calculations are carried out using TMY2 weather file for Tarrant County, TX which is in climate zone 3 of the IECC 2004 climate zone categories. For the 1285 sq. ft. houses, the energy consumption of the Habitat for Humanity houses is in the range of 10.3% - 11.7% above code and for the 843 sq. ft. houses, the energy consumption is in the range of 20.9% - 21.4% below code. The HERS ratings calculated by IC3 is in the range of 71.7– 74.2 for the 1285 sq. ft. houses and in the range of 79.4 – 80.6 for the 843 sq. ft. houses.

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  http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148725

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  ESL-TR-10-09-01.pdf   (156.2Kb)
• Integration of Continuous Commissioning as a Measure in LoanSTAR and Energy Services Contracts

  Wei, G.; Zhou, J.; Turner, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory, November 2009)

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  Continuous Commissioning (CC) is a process that resolves operating problems, optimizes the HVAC system operation and controls to reduce building energy consumption and improve comfort based on current building conditions and requirements. The process typically achieves 15% whole building energy cost reduction with simple paybacks of less than two years. It has been used in over 450 federal, institutional, university, and commercial buildings and central plants with measured savings of over $100 million and 12.5 trillion Btus in primary energy since 1993.

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  http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148724

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  ESL-IC-09-11-27.pdf   (492.0Kb)
• Economic Life Cycle Assessment as element of sustainability certification – a key success factor moving beyond Life Cycle Costing

  Trinius, W.; Hirsch, H. (Energy Systmes Laboratory, November 2009)

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  URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148723

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  ESL-IC-09-11-19.pdf   (329.0Kb)
• HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: READY FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION?

  Aizuddin, N.; Yahya, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory, November 2009)

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  Abstract:

  The last ten years has seen dramatic growth in Facilities Management (FM) activities worldwide, including Malaysia. Facilities Management is responsible for coordinating all efforts related to planning, designing and managing physical structure and it equipment, furniture and fixtures to improve the organization’s ability to compete successfully in a fast changing world. The facilities of a Higher Education Institution (HEI) like Universiti Teknologi Malaysia are one of its most valuable assets and must be manage properly in order to meet the need of the Institution’s end-user (Local and International students). This research provides essential concept on the application of facility management in general and specific emphasis on Higher Education facilities like library, class rooms, transportation services, catering services among others. The purpose of this study is to identify and assess whether the facilities provided in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) meet the International students’ requirement and recommend measure necessary to meet the shortfalls of these requirements. 210 questionnaires were administered to seven colleges and quantitative analysis technique was used in the analysis of the result. The finding shows 70% of the respondents (male and female) are satisfied and comfortable with the academic facilities which include (Library, class rooms) however, 30% were not. Similarly, 65% of the respondents said the transportation service (bus) on campus is inefficient. Finding also shows that 55% and 85% of the respondents complained on road signage and catering services. On college facilities, between 58% and 70% of the respondents are satisfied with the college facilities (rooms, desk, bed, sport facilities, parking space). Results indicate that 70% of the respondents complained of the chair provided in their rooms (not to ergonomic standards). Overall result shows that 65% of the respondents are satisfied with the campus facilities while 35% are not satisfied.

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  http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148722

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  ESL-IC-09-11-17.pdf   (320.3Kb)