Browsing Solar Energy Laboratory MS and Ph.D Theses by Title
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Parameter Estimation and Optimal Supervisory Control of Chilled Water Plants
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998)The objective of the work is to develop methods for minimizing the energy costs of chilled water systems through optimal control. The general approach includes the following tasks: 1) proposing a system of parametric ... -
Parameter Estimation and the Use of Catalog Data with TRNSYS
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997)Due to assumptions, idealizations, and detailed specifications often required by existing TRNSYS components, difficulties are encountered in modeling the performance of cataloged components within TRNSYS transient thermal ... -
Performance of Rotary Enthalpy Exchangers
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994)Rotary regenerative heat and mass exchangers allow energy savings in the heating and cooling of ventilated buildings by recovering energy from the exhaust air and transferring it to the supply air stream. In this study ... -
Performance Optimization of Industrial Refrigeration Systems
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000)Industrial refrigeration systems can be found in applications ranging from ice making to food processing and preservation to industrial chemical processes. These systems typically consist of many different components, ... -
A Predictive Thermal Model of Heat Transfer in a Fiber Optic Bundle for a Hybrid Solar Lighting System
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006)Hybrid lighting systems distribute natural sunlight to luminaires in office or other retail buildings in order to provide natural lighting that can impact employee productivity, morale, and even sales. In some situations, ... -
Process Energy Efficiency Improvement in Wisconsin Cheese Plants
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997)Wisconsin continues to lead the nation in the production of cheese, providing about 30% of the national supply. The industry is less secure than it once was, however, due to narrowing profit margins and competition ... -
Promising Freeze Protection Alternatives in Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997)Since the gains associated with solar thermal energy technologies are comparatively small in relation to the required capital investment, it is vital to maximize conversion efficiency. While providing the necessary ... -
Refrigerated Warehouse Operation Under Real Time Pricing
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000)Refrigerated warehouses play an essential role in the food delivery chain. The construction and operation of refrigerated storage is growing. Because of the relatively high energy intensity associated with the operation ... -
Rennebohm Hall Building Simulation and Analysis of Energy Monitoring Potential
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006)This project explores energy saving opportunities for Rennebohm Hall, a campus research facility on the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Building simulation, fault detection, and energy monitoring were investigated ... -
A Semi-Empirical Method for Modeling Reciprocating Compressors in Residential Refrigerators and Freezers
(University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999)Calorimeter testing data for domestic refrigerator/freezer compressors have been collected. The current method to represent compressor performance data recommended by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute ...