Procedure for Conducting a Cast Study of the Domain CHP Project in Austin, Texas

Authors

  • Adam Newcomer University of Texas at Austin
  • David J. Eaton University of Texas at Austin
  • Ed , Mardiat BIA, Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Inc.
  • Roderick G. Schwass Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Inc.
  • Cliff Braddock CEM, Austin Energy
  • Jeanette (Jan) B. Berry Oak Ridge National Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2133

Abstract

This article describes a packaged cooling, heating and power (CHP)
system for a buildings project in Austin, Texas operated by Austin
Energy, the municipal utility. The article develops measures to report
system efficiency and also identi fies the research agenda to evaluate the
CHP project’s performance.

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Author Biographies

Adam Newcomer, University of Texas at Austin

Adam Newcomer currently works to identify greenhouse gas emis-
sion reduction strategies for public power utilities. His research focuses
on air quality issues and climate change policy. He holds a Masters
degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas
at Austin, where he held a scholarship from the American Public Power
Association. He also has a Master of Science in Physics from the Uni-
versity of Arizona.

David J. Eaton, University of Texas at Austin

David J. Eaton, Ph.D. is the Bess Harris Jones Centennial Professor
in Natural Resource Policy Studies at the LBJ School of Public Affairs
at The University of Texas at Austin. Professor Eaton has over 30 years
experience in natural resources. His research interests include energy, en-
vironmental engineering, non-profit studies, water management, natural resources management, agriculture, and human health, both in the U.S.
and other nations. His recent energy publications include three books
and numerous reports and articles on electricity markets, distributed
generation and cooling, heating and power systems. He earned a Ph.D.
in environmental engineering and geography from The Johns Hopkins
University.

Ed , Mardiat, BIA, Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Inc.

Ed Mardiat, DBIA, is a principal and director of combined heat and
power development for Burns & McDonnell. Mardiat has more than 25
years of design and project management experience, with the past 10
years focused on marketing and business development for utilities and
infrastructure projects. He works with industrial, commercial and insti-
tutional clients to help them understand the impact of utility deregula-
tion on their facilities. Mardiat currently serves on the executive board
of the U.S. Combined Heat & Power Association. He may be reached
at emardiat@burnsmcd.com

Roderick G. Schwass, Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Inc.

Roderick G. Schwass is a program manager for Burns and Mc-
Donnell. As an engineering consultant in the Business and Technology
Services Division of Burns and McDonnell Engineering, he has managed
a diverse set of projects including analysis of public and private utility
operations and management, assessment of commercial and military
critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and research and development of
energy ef ficiency and distributed generation technologies. Mr. Schwass
holds a BS in Physics from Holy Cross College, an MBA from National
University and an MA in Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.
A former active duty senior naval of ficer, he has over 19 years of engi-
neering, management and organizational planning experience. He may
be contacted at rschwass@burnsmcd.com.

Cliff Braddock, CEM, Austin Energy

Cliff Braddock , C.E.M., director of Energy Business Development
for Austin Energy, is responsible for the development of new energy
business for Austin Energy, the City of Austin’s municipal utility. The
new business ventures support the City of Austin’s goal to be recognized
as the ‘Clean Energy Capital of the World.’ Austin Energy is a recog-
nized leader in conservation and demand-side management programs
and has earned the distinction of being the leading utility in the United
States for sales of renewable energy... Braddock may be reached at cliff.
braddock@austinenergy.com

Jeanette (Jan) B. Berry, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Jeanette (Jan) B. Berry is the program manager for combined heat
and power systems at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Jan manages
projects to design and install prototype CHP systems that utilize 3 to 5 MW gas turbines, absorption chillers, and 200-kW fuel cells. She is a
member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the Ameri-
can Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers.
She has authored or co-authored over 90 papers. Ms. Berry has a Master
of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee
and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University
of Florida. She may be contacted at berryjb@ornl.gov.

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Published

2006-06-21

How to Cite

Newcomer, A. ., Eaton, D. J. ., Mardiat, E. , Schwass, R. G. ., Braddock, C. ., & Berry, J. (Jan) B. . (2006). Procedure for Conducting a Cast Study of the Domain CHP Project in Austin, Texas. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 21(3), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2133

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2006: Vol 21 Iss 3

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Articles