13 Space heating and cooling
96100000 Zeolltes
12 REFRACTORIES/CERAMICS
Properties, Production, Applications
96lOO769 Ceramic coating catalysts for oxidation of carbon
monoxide In combustion gases
Morel. S. et al., Hum-Wiad. Hum., 1995, 62, (2), 60-64. (In Polish)
Describes the environmental problems caused bJ CO and oiher toxic.gas
emissions. A method lo limit the quantity of combustion gases is specified,
detailing mainly catalytic combustion.
96lOQ790 Chromlte
Papp, J. F. Min. Eng. (Littleron, Cola.), 1995, 47, (6), 541-542.
Discusses the production, pricing, and refractory uses of chromite.
96100791 Elastic modulus and the measurement of structural
ceramics at cryogenic temperatures
Ota, K. Cryogenics, 1995, 35, (ll), 735-737.
The elastic moduli of the structural ceramics alumina and zirconia were
measured in the temperature range 500-50 K by using the resonant fre-
uency of the test specimens. The elastic modulus increased linearly with
1ecreasing temperature in the range 500-200 K, but nonlinear relationships
between the elastic modulus and temperature were observed below 200 K.
96100792 Hot corrosion mechanism of slllcon nltrlde based
ceramics exposed to coal slag contalnlng potasslum sulfate
Yu, 2. B. et al., Proc. Mater. Res. Sot. Symp. Fractal Aspects of Materi-
als, 1995, 367, 453-458.
The paper discusses the corrosion of three kinds of silicon nitride-based
ceramics by static liquid potassium sulphate-coal slag immersion at high
temperatures.
96lOO793 Llthlum
McCracken, D. J. Min. Eng. (Litfleton, Colo.), 1995, 47, (6), 547-548.
Discusses the production, pricing, and ceramic applications of lithium
minerals.
96100794 Manufacture of A-type zeolltes
Inoe, K. et al., (Assigned ro) Kogyo Gijutsuin, JAP. Pat. JP.O7,109,117,
Apr. 1995.
The process for the manufacture of A-type zeolites comprises heating mix-
tures containing fly ash and solid NaOH at 90-180” for more than 60
minutes, preferably at 100-150’for 5-20 h; mixing with NaOH and water;
and hydrothermal reacting the slurries. The mixtures may contain 5:l to
1:2 (wt.ratio) of fly ash and solid NaOH.
Manufacture of ceramic products from lnclneratlon
::1°7g5
Nagai, S. (Assigned lo) Takasago Kogyo KK, JAP. Pat. JP.O7,17,757,
Jan. 1995.
96100796 Ollvlne
F$royd, B. and Solheim, S. Min. Eng. (Littleton, Co/o.), 1995, 47, (6), p.
Discusses the production, properties, and refractory/foundry uses of
olivine.
96100797 Preparation of B.&-SIC composites by reactive
chemical vapour deposition from a gaseous BCI,-SIC&-H phase
Vincent. C. er al.. Materials at Hinh Temoeratures. 1995. 13, (1s. 17-28.
The paper focuseson the reactive &emical’vapour dkposition of c&nposite
B&-SIC coatings onto porous graphite substrates from a BCIS-SiCl,H,
vapour phase. The mixed layer seems to exhibit promising properties such
as oxidation resistance. However, its preparation as a thin film from the
vapour is very difficult owing to the cdmilexity of the system. The experi-
mental oarameters such as temoerature. number of moles H,. and the
amountlof BCl, and SiCl, in thd react& vapour phase are sysiimatically
discussed. The results are compared with a thermodynamic approach. Also
reports investigations on boron and boron silicide coatings.
96lOO796 Properties of mullite synthesized from fly ash and
alumina mixture
Huang, X. et al,, Interceram, 1995, 44, (Z), 65-66, 69-71.
The objective of this study was lo demonstrate the feasibility of synthesiz-
ing mullite from beneficiated fly ash and alumina powder mixture. As-
received and beneficiated fly ash of both class F and C were used to
synthesize mullite.
96100799 Wear protection in coal processing plants
Husmann, H. er al., Glueckauf; 1995, 131, (5), 210-216. (In German)
The paper discusses the application of abrasion-resistant coatings of +!ZO,
ceramics in hard coal dressing for the wear protection of flotation tadmgs
pipes, groove to the circular thickener, joint pipes, and separators, etc.
Eyde, T. H. Min. Eng. (Littletoy, Cola.), 1995, 47, (6), 559-560.
Discusses the production of zeohtes, Cation-exchange capacity, sorption
capacity, chemical composition, and stability of the zeolites.
13 SPACE HEATING AND
COOLING
96100801 A gregatlonldlsaggregation method for optlmal
control of multBzone HVAC svstems
Rink, R. E. and Li, N. Energy C&vers. Mgmt., Feb. 1995,36, (2), 79-86.
The problem of minimum-cost control of a multizone cooling system is
considered, for the case where chilled-water storage capacity is substantial
and electrical energy is offered at discounted price during off-peak hours of
the day. The optimization problem is solved using state-increment dynamic
programming, but limited to state spaces of low dimensionality through a
sequential aggregation/disaggregation procedure. Near optimal results are
obtained. demonstrating that substantial savinns of enemv cost are feasible
by optimal use of storaie, that these savings Ge not higmy sensitive 10 the
accuracy of cooling-load forecasts and that the re uired operating sched-
ules can be determined with modest computationa9 effort even for build-
ings with large numbers of zones.
96lOQ002 Alr condltlonlng
Samuelsson-Brown, G. et al., Bldg. Serv. Environ. Engr., Jun. 1995, 18,
(lo), 17-26.
Three short articles on aspects of air conditioning. Also gives an overview
of new air conditioning equipment and products available in the UK, plus
BSRlA research projects.
96100003 Alr condltloning and refrlgeratlon - The maln con-
trlbutors to the destructlon of the ozone layer?
Kalte! Jul. 1995, 48, (7), 490-492. (In German)
A review of the 1995 Greenpeace study ‘No all-clear for the ozone layer
and the earth’s climate’, which is a report on sources of fluorocarbons,
CFCs and HCFCs. The air conditioning and refrigeration industries are
identified as the chief culprits for both ozone layer destruction and the
greenhouse effect.
96loQao4 Alr condltlonlng control In troplcal climates
Laracy, J. W. AIRAH J., Jun. 1995, 49, (6), 34-38.
Discusses the features of air conditioning systems that are unique lo tropi-
cal climates.
96100805 Anal lcal and numerlcal study of a controlled-
environment agrIyt cultural system for hot and dry cllmatlc
condltlons
Sutar, R. F. and Tiwari, G. N. Energy & Buildings, 1995, 23, (1), 9-18.
An analytical study of a controlled-environment agricultural system for the
hot and dry climate of Delhi has been carried out in terms of design
parameters to provide favourable environmental conditions for the optimal
growth of plants. The effect of water flow over the greenhouse has also
been incorporated in the thermal analysis. It is observed, analytically and
numerically that the flowrate of the water should be large lo achieve mini-
mum thermal flux into the controlled-environment agricultural system.
1995 ASHRAE Handbook, HVAC appllcatlons, SI
:%Z””
USAASHRAE, Ref697, ISBN l-883413-23-0, 1995.
96/00807 ASHRAE’s new Application Guide for absorption
cooling/refrigeration using recovered heat
Dorgan, C. B. et al., ASHRAE J., Jul. 1995, 37, (7), 31-37.
The authors describe the new ASHRAE Guide. The guide provides proce-
dures for determining the economic application of absorption technology
for a specific application.
Benchmarking -The key to unlocking performance
96lOO808
imorovements In district enerav
Brider, K. A. Distr. Energy, 1997,:80, (4), 29-32.
Describes the concept of benchmarking, wherein an organisation compares
its own performance, processes and strategies with those of competitors
and organisations, and uses this comparison to achieve improvements in
performance and profitability. Explains the eight steps of benchmarking.
96lQQ009 Building energy management systems
Nicholls, J. er al., Energy in Bldgs. & Industry, Sep. 1995, 14, (8), 30-39.
Five short articles dealing with building energy management systems.
Building services legislation. 3rd Edition
96lOO610
Johansson, M. BSRIA Reading Guide RG.14195, BSRIA, Old Bracknell
Lane West. Bracknell. Berkshire. RG12 7AH.I UK.I 05.00 (members)
f25.00 (non-members); i23 pp. ’
The new edition replaces the 1993 edition. Provides a list of legislation
which should be considered when designing, installing and operating
building services.
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