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A Multivariate Analysis of Green Building Options

Kung P., Chen V.C.P., Robinson A., University of Texas at Arlington, US

Green building is based on the concept of sustainable development. In this paper, we utilized the software eQUEST in a computer experiments approach to study building options that potentially impact energy usage and cost metrics. [...]

Does Zero Energy Pay Back in Hot Humid Climates?

Hendricks J., Upadhyaya K., Kirksey Architecture, US

We undertook an energy simulation and net present value study of 6 actual buildings designed by our architecture firm for green certification in the Texas Gulf Coast. Our object was to simulate them as net-zero [...]

Concrete with reduced Portland Cement Clinker Content for Pavements and Transportation Structures

Stein B., Kramer B., Ryan R., Twining, Inc., US

The paper discusses advantages, particularly with respect to CO2 emission reduction, of the replacement of relatively large fractions of Portland cement in concrete mix designs utilized in pavements and structures, with industrial byproducts and natural [...]

Federal Sustainability Requirements and LEED NC & LEED EBOM

Boggiano J., Everblue Training Institute, US

The session begins with an overview of federal requirements for sustainability. Executive Order (EO) 13423 established requirements for sustainability in 2007, while EO 13514 expanded upon that framework in October 2009. Participants will learn about [...]

Polymer Coated Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles for High-gradient Magnetic Separation

Alvarez R., Trad T.M., Martirosyan K.S., University of Texas at Brownsville, US

Magnetic separation is a complex physical process in which magnetically susceptible composites is extracted from a liquid mixture using magnetic properties of the substances. Several separation procedures are developed based on magnetic susceptibility, magnetohydrostatic, magnetohydrodynamic [...]

Low Weight, Low Cost Commercial-Scale PV Inverter

Bundschuh P., Ideal Power Converters, US

Ideal Power Converters has developed and patented a new current-modulated electronic power converter topology that reduces the materials, manufacturing, shipping and installation cost of large-scale PV inverters. LCOE is further improved with improved efficiency and [...]

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A Multivariate Analysis of Green Building Options

Does Zero Energy Pay Back in Hot Humid Climates?

Concrete with reduced Portland Cement Clinker Content for Pavements and Transportation Structures

Federal Sustainability Requirements and LEED NC & LEED EBOM

Polymer Coated Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles for High-gradient Magnetic Separation

Low Weight, Low Cost Commercial-Scale PV Inverter

Carbon Capture and Recycling by photocatalysts supported on Silica Nanosprings

Technology Development for Large Scale Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 to Useful Products

Dilute Methane Pollution Control That Produces Continuous Clean Renewable Energy

A new model for toxicity of uranium dust