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Test Data & Academic Papers
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All of GreenPath’s solutions have passed through rigorous verification and testing processes. Many academic papers also prove their effectiveness. Please browse a selected anthology of these papers below. Papers are arranged by technology. [Please note that some of these papers are database-access only]
Evaporative Pre-Cooling Systems Chodzak, J., and Murphy, S., “Improvement on the Efficiency of Condensing Units: Analysis of the CoolNSave,” Department of Mechanical Engineering Study, Tulane University, New Orleans, May 20, 2005. download
Yang, J., Chan, K.T., and Wu, X., “Application of Water Mist Pre-Cooling on Air Cooled Chillers,” Building Simulation 2009, Paper presented at the 11th International IBPSA Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, July 27—30, 2009. Full paper excerpt
Ure, Z,. “Adiabatic Air Inlet Cooling for Air Cooled Heat Rejection Equipment,” Paper Presented at International Congress of Refrigeration Conference, Washington D.C., 2003.
HVAC/R Performance Coating Systems
EPA Energy report for Adsil 2003 full report
Florida Power and Light Test 2001 full report
Southern California Edison Energy Credits Certification 2003 full report
Case Study—Gaidos Restaurant, Galveston, TX case study
Solar Improvement/Misting Systems
Krauter, S., “Increased Electrical Yield via Water Flow over the Front of Photovoltaic Panels,” Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 2004: 131-137. Database access only
Obed, S., and Behnia, M., “Improving Photovoltaic Module Efficiency Using Water Cooling,” Heat Transfer Engineering, June 2009, Vol.30 (6): 499-505. Database access only
Energy Auditing/Optimization Systems
Energy Optimization Data Sheet report
Commercial Building White Paper report
Data Center White Paper report
Arch Rock IP network report report
Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscape Design
Ecker, S., “Rainwater Harvesting and the Plumbing Codes,” Plumbing Engineer, March 2007, located here
Lauia, G., “Reducing Industrial Water Footprint Lightens Energy Footprint, Too,” Industrial Water World, July/August 2008, Volume 8/No.4 is located here
Hoekstra, A.Y., Water Neutral: Reducing and Offsetting the Impacts of Water Footprints, UNESCO Institute for Water Education, March, 2008. Report located here
Hicks, B, (P.E.) “A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting at Commercial Facilities in Arlington County, Virginia,” Unpublished Masters Thesis, Duke University, 2008.
International Green Roof Association, Pocket Guide to Green Roofs, located here |
