Project SummaryPlastic resin has to be dried to set moisture level prior to feeding into injection molding, blow molding, or other extrusion machines.  The conventional drying technology is to use a twin bed descant dryer for this purpose.  The twin bed is for one bed to be in drying mode...

Project SummaryIn most plastic fabrication processes, plastic resin has to be dried to a specific humidity level before using it for fabrication. The technology under consideration, a new type of dryer for plastic resins, uses a revolving circular bed of desiccant material in a honeycomb structure....

The California IOUs and SMUD (California Utilities) are pleased to announce their release of the “Super Lamp” Specification.  This is a joint effort with California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and was designed around the comments received...

Project SummaryThe Linear LED lighting system is very similar in brightness, color, and glow to neon. However, it is much more durable, has longer life, and uses much less electricity than neon. The linear LED lighting system is comprised of mostly translucent plastic composite materials. This...

Project SummaryThis report provides methodology for calculating energy savings achieved by four major energy-saving measures for activated sludge processes. The report also lists software and hardware necessary for the implementations of the above-mentioned optimizations and control...

Project Summary This project develops and implements variable refrigerant flow (VRF) algorithms into the eQUEST building energy simulation program. While VRF systems are applicable to both residential and small-to-medium-sized commercial facilities, this project is limited to residential heat...

Project SummaryThis assessment project will determine the potential demand and energy savings, as a function of hotel room occupancy rates, for replacing existing guest room bathroom wall switches with wall switches with a built-in occupancy sensor and LED nightlight. This new energy efficiency...

The objective of the lab evaluation project is to assess the incremental energy savings and demand reductions of using LED SDLs over incandescent and fluorescent PAR30 floodlight lamps. Screw-in Directional lighting, or Screw-In Directional Lamps (SDL), refer to lamps with halogen, fluorescent, or...

The MR16 is a standard format for halogen light sources. The term MR16 stands for ‘multifaceted reflector’ and 16 eights of an inch diameter. The mirror reflector in the MR16 allows the light to be directed from the small halogen filament in a highly focused beam with little spill light. MR16 lamps...

The sponsors engaged with Ecos to work with sponsor program managers to develop a plan for a California statewide program best suited to promote the development and market adoption of CFLs meeting the Super CFL...