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Home of the '''MADD''' Scientists - "'''M'''aking '''A''' '''D'''ifference '''D'''aily"....we hope!!!
 
Home of the '''MADD''' Scientists - "'''M'''aking '''A''' '''D'''ifference '''D'''aily"....we hope!!!
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go to [[Labs Sessions - Q1 2014]] <br/>
 
go to [http://www.greengaragedetroit.com/index.php?title=El_Moore_Greens_Near_Zero_Energy_Design El Moore Near Zero Design] </small>
 
go to [http://www.greengaragedetroit.com/index.php?title=El_Moore_Greens_Near_Zero_Energy_Design El Moore Near Zero Design] </small>
  
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* '''Hands-On Activity'''
** TBD
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* '''Session Work'''
 
* '''Session Work'''
** TBD
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** Review system inputs for Kenco energy audit project
  
 
* '''Next Steps'''
 
* '''Next Steps'''
** TBD
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** Energy
  
 
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* '''Session Work'''
 
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** El Moore - Lighting Review 1
  
 
* '''Next Steps'''
 
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* '''Labs Updates'''
 
* '''Labs Updates'''
 
** Helen, Kirsten gone
 
** Helen, Kirsten gone
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** Status of El Moore design review sessions
  
 
* '''Food for Thought'''
 
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* '''Hands-On Activity'''
 
* '''Hands-On Activity'''
 
** Retrieve water heater data loggers
 
** Retrieve water heater data loggers
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** Measure small storage tank water temp - 167F at top, 156F at bottom
  
 
* '''Session Work'''
 
* '''Session Work'''
** Download/brief analysis of DLs
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** El Moore - Lighting Review 2
** Off Peak Electric usage - SmartCurrents Results
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* '''Next Steps'''
 
* '''Next Steps'''
** Energy Monitoring final ideas for 2013
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** Dom. Water Heater power analysis
  
 
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====Labs Session - Oct 25, 2013====
 
====Labs Session - Oct 25, 2013====
 
* '''Labs Updates'''
 
* '''Labs Updates'''
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** El Moore reviews resume in 2 weeks
  
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* '''Food for Thought'''
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* '''Hands-On Activity'''
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** TBD
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* '''Session Work'''
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** Crawl Space or Ceiling Space with Exposure
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*** [http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/where-insulate-home Energy.gov recommendations]
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*** [http://www.housingzone.com/business-management/crawlspaces-vent-or-not-vent To Vent or Not to Vent]
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*** [http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/technical/moisture/1_4.html EPA take on Crawl Space]
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*** [http://www.branz.co.nz/cms_show_download.php?id=0d1606b22639fda985d421f1e85c7c936106efd7 Roof Space Ventilation]
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** Off Peak Electric usage - DTE SmartCurrents Results
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* '''Next Steps'''
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** Energy Monitoring final ideas for 2013
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====Labs Session - Nov 1, 2013====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** El Moore reviews resume next week
  
 
* '''Food for Thought'''
 
* '''Food for Thought'''
  
 
* '''Hands-On Activity'''
 
* '''Hands-On Activity'''
**  
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** TBD
  
 
* '''Session Work'''
 
* '''Session Work'''
**  
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** Download/brief analysis of DLs for dom. water heater
 +
** Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
 +
** Trash Comparison - total comparison to show avoided trash as well as diverted trash
  
 
* '''Next Steps'''
 
* '''Next Steps'''
**  
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** CBECS analysis for GG comparison of energy
  
 
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====Labs Session - Nov 8, 2013====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** El Moore reviews resume NEXT week
 +
** Trash Comparison - total comparison to show avoided trash as well as diverted trash
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* '''Food for Thought'''
 +
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* '''Hands-On Activity'''
 +
** Annex Supplemental Heating
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* '''Session Work'''
 +
** Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
 +
*** CBECS classification
 +
*** Utility bill analysis
 +
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* '''Next Steps'''
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** CBECS analysis for GG comparison of energy
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====Labs Session - Nov 15, 2013====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** El Moore reviews resume today
 +
** Possible collaboration Schupan Recycling
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*** Forwarding on to other groups
 +
*** Looking for work force rather than ideas/planning
 +
** Lighting Lab Field Trip - April 2014
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* '''Food for Thought'''
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* '''Hands-On Activity'''
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** Guess how many paper towels in a bag contest
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*** 2.51 tubs per lawn bag (34" bag height)
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*** Compacted tub is 13.5" high compacted in the bag
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*** Estimate is 1 tub collected per week
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*** Estimate is 18 weeks stored per season (Nov. - Mar.)
 +
*** Estimate that 8-10 bags will be collected per winter season
 +
** Annex Supplemental Heating 2.0
 +
*** Power and controls started up this week
 +
*** Initial operation/adjustment done by Joe
 +
 +
* '''Session Work'''
 +
** Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
 +
*** CBECS classification
 +
*** Utility bill analysis
 +
 +
* '''Next Steps'''
 +
** CBECS analysis for GG Comparison contd.
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** Industrial Lighting Lab, Belleville field trip (Fantasy Lighting) - April 2014 (Let Alex know 30 days in advance)
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====Labs Session - Nov 22, 2013====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** No El Moore this week or next week
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** Lighting Lab Field Trip - April 2014
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 +
* '''Food for Thought'''
 +
 +
* '''Hands-On Activity'''
 +
** Upload new Labs photo
 +
** Annex Supplemental Heating 2.0
 +
*** Power and controls started up last week
 +
*** Initial operation/adjustment done by Joe
 +
 +
* '''Session Work'''
 +
** Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
 +
*** CBECS classification
 +
*** Utility bill analysis
 +
 +
* '''Next Steps'''
 +
** CBECS analysis for GG Comparison contd.
 +
** Industrial Lighting Lab, Belleville field trip (Fantasy Lighting) - April 2014 (Let Alex know 30 days in advance)
 +
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===Resources===
 
===Resources===

Latest revision as of 15:59, 24 January 2014

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Home of the MADD Scientists - "Making A Difference Daily"....we hope!!!


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Geeks Rule

   GG Labs Sessions are held each Friday after the Community Lunch, 
   starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending around 3:30 p.m.
   All are welcome to join in!


Labs Sessions - 4th Quarter 2013


MASTER LIST OF ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

  • Commissioning Items
    • BCS - Annex revised ductwork and airflow readings
    • BCS - Building pressurization by balance - summer/winter modes
    • BCS - Training on trend logging using DDC
    • ENERGY - Tracking energy produced vs. used; on-going Cx using DDC monitoring
  • Labs Experiments
    • WATER - Rainwater Usage analysis at end of summer
    • WATER - Finalize plan for Measurement of in-ground tank volume/dipstick calibration
    • WASTE - Kirsten's Waste Watch
      • Trends & Goals / Policy communicated and easy to reference
    • BCS - The Earth Room Performance; optimize Earth Room exhaust fan
    • BCS - Cooling & Dehumidification M&V on coil
    • BCS - Trickle loop experiment
    • ENERGY - Phase 2 - Finish documentation on refrigerator electrical usage and performance
    • Solar Oven - example
    • IEQ Sessions
      • IEQ through good design, construction, and operating and maintenance practices
      • Views and the integration of natural and man-made elements
      • Provide thermal comfort with a maximum degree of personal control over temperature and airflow
      • Supply adequate levels of ventilation and outside air for acceptable indoor air quality
      • Prevent airborne bacteria, mold, and other fungi, as well as radon, through building envelope design that properly manages moisture sources from outside and inside the building, and with heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) system designs that are effective at controlling indoor humidity
      • Use materials that do not emit pollutants or are low-emitting
      • Assure acoustic privacy and comfort through the use of sound absorbing material and equipment isolation
      • Control disturbing odors through contaminant isolation and removal, and by careful selection of cleaning products
      • Create a high-performance luminous environment through the careful integration of natural and artificial light sources
      • Provide quality water

END OF LIST


Labs Session - Oct 4, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • Flex Friday
    • Laurie gone
    • Helen, Kirsten gone 10/18/13
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • None
  • Session Work
    • Review system inputs for Kenco energy audit project
  • Next Steps
    • Energy

Labs Session - Oct 11, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • Laurie gone
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • TBD
  • Session Work
    • El Moore - Lighting Review 1
  • Next Steps
    • Energy

Labs Session - Oct 18, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • Helen, Kirsten gone
    • Status of El Moore design review sessions
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • Retrieve water heater data loggers
    • Measure small storage tank water temp - 167F at top, 156F at bottom
  • Session Work
    • El Moore - Lighting Review 2
  • Next Steps
    • Dom. Water Heater power analysis

Labs Session - Oct 25, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • El Moore reviews resume in 2 weeks
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • TBD
  • Next Steps
    • Energy Monitoring final ideas for 2013

Labs Session - Nov 1, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • El Moore reviews resume next week
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • TBD
  • Session Work
    • Download/brief analysis of DLs for dom. water heater
    • Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
    • Trash Comparison - total comparison to show avoided trash as well as diverted trash
  • Next Steps
    • CBECS analysis for GG comparison of energy

Labs Session - Nov 8, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • El Moore reviews resume NEXT week
    • Trash Comparison - total comparison to show avoided trash as well as diverted trash
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • Annex Supplemental Heating
  • Session Work
    • Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
      • CBECS classification
      • Utility bill analysis
  • Next Steps
    • CBECS analysis for GG comparison of energy

Labs Session - Nov 15, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • El Moore reviews resume today
    • Possible collaboration Schupan Recycling
      • Forwarding on to other groups
      • Looking for work force rather than ideas/planning
    • Lighting Lab Field Trip - April 2014
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • Guess how many paper towels in a bag contest
      • 2.51 tubs per lawn bag (34" bag height)
      • Compacted tub is 13.5" high compacted in the bag
      • Estimate is 1 tub collected per week
      • Estimate is 18 weeks stored per season (Nov. - Mar.)
      • Estimate that 8-10 bags will be collected per winter season
    • Annex Supplemental Heating 2.0
      • Power and controls started up this week
      • Initial operation/adjustment done by Joe
  • Session Work
    • Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
      • CBECS classification
      • Utility bill analysis
  • Next Steps
    • CBECS analysis for GG Comparison contd.
    • Industrial Lighting Lab, Belleville field trip (Fantasy Lighting) - April 2014 (Let Alex know 30 days in advance)

Labs Session - Nov 22, 2013

  • Labs Updates
    • No El Moore this week or next week
    • Lighting Lab Field Trip - April 2014
  • Food for Thought
  • Hands-On Activity
    • Upload new Labs photo
    • Annex Supplemental Heating 2.0
      • Power and controls started up last week
      • Initial operation/adjustment done by Joe
  • Session Work
    • Energy Monitoring for end of 2013 - total picture of HVAC energy for benchmark, monitoring, full comparison
      • CBECS classification
      • Utility bill analysis
  • Next Steps
    • CBECS analysis for GG Comparison contd.
    • Industrial Lighting Lab, Belleville field trip (Fantasy Lighting) - April 2014 (Let Alex know 30 days in advance)

Resources

TO DO

  • Plan / Do / Check / Act / Repeat