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     GG Labs Sessions are held the first Friday of each month after the
 
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* '''Trash Audit Design'''
 
* '''Trash Audit Design'''
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** Check current compliance levels - SEE NOTES
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** Check current compliance levels
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** Analyze current waste stream content compared to what it was -
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** Analyze current waste stream content compared to what it was
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** Do per capita study compared to before, if possible - GET FROM MARTHA'S ENERGY TRACKING
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** '''Issue #1''' - Lots of carry out cartons now - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
 
** '''Issue #1''' - Lots of carry out cartons now - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
 
** '''Issue #2''' - Food left in fridge on Friday - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
 
** '''Issue #2''' - Food left in fridge on Friday - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
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** Get historical data on trash weights recently; Google Docs has shared file with weights - TODAY 41 LBS FOR 9 DAYS (THURS - TO TODAY)
 
 
** First audit was 11/4/2011
 
** First audit was 11/4/2011
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** '''After Action:''' Talk to Recycle Here to solicit feedback on what we could do better or if anything new in the world of recycling - CAVE DAY; ASK MATT WHICH STREAMS HAVE THE MOST VALUE; METAL ALWAYS HIGH, CARDBOARD THOUGHT TO HAVE VALUE? PLASTICS TRACK THE VALUE OF OIL?
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** '''After Action:''' Talk to Recycle Here to solicit feedback on what we could do better or if anything new in the world of recycling
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** '''After Action:''' Drill down to hear what we do right/wrong once it gets to the sorting process or its final destination - update us on what helps and what doesn't - what ruins a stream or makes it unusable - CAVE DAY
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** '''After Action:''' Drill down to hear what we do right/wrong once it gets to the sorting process or its final destination - update us on what helps and what doesn't - what ruins a stream or makes it unusable
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* '''Drill Down Questions'''
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** ''SOCCRA Web site has streams that are included but not how to prep the streams, if necessary. The following are questions related to what is acceptable:''
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** How does the one stream recycling work basically? Overview - ASK MATT
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** Rinsing out container - how much is enough to make recycling okay? - WATER NEXUS; SALAD DRESSING AND GREASY STUFF SHOULD NOT GO DOWN THE DRAIN ANYWAY; SWIRL AND A DUMP WITH FINGER LOOSENING, THEN DON'T BOTHER - KIRSTEN; HELEN, DUMP, WIPE, RINSE, BIN; MICHIGAN HAS WATER, SO SOME RINSING OKAY; QUESTION IS HOW CLEAN DOES IT NEED TO BE?? jOSH; ASK MATT HOW CLEAN IT NEEDS TO BE FOR THE LAY PERSON
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** Debate - how much water usage to rinse is worthwhile? Michigan vs. other states
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** Mixed media cartons for creamer - lining in creamer, orange juice - wax on outside - can they be recycled? What happens to the stream if they are included? - ASK MATT HOW WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HANDLE INTERMITTENT SOME WAY? WILL GET TAKEN OUT OF THE STREAM IF PUT IN.
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** If container has number but cap doesn't and you leave cap on, does it impact? (NOTE: SOCCRA has cap bin and styrofoam repository now) - ASK MATT; DEPENDS ON WHO IS TAKING IT IN
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** Food absorbed cardboard - can it be recycled? - THROW IT OUT; IF SHREDDED YOU CAN COMPOST IT YOURSELF, OTHERWISE TAKES TOO LONG; CAN TAKE TOP OFF AND BURN BOTTOM AS FAKE LOG; PUT LINT IN MIDDLE AND IT GOES UP
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** Are there compostable garbage bags without extra heat needed to decompose? - ASK MATT
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* '''Other Notables'''
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** Different areas that don't recycle even now - apartments, multifamily, farming communities, some states? - IF THIS WAS A TYPICAL OFFICE BUILDING, COMPLIANCE WOULD BE MUCH LOWER, BUT THERE ARE SOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT COULD BE MADE/KEEP WORKING ON
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** Plasma gasification - look up Vienna tourist attraction
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** Methane reclaim
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** Solar gasification - use solar focus
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* '''Conclusions - Suggestions'''
 
* '''Conclusions - Suggestions'''
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** Use kiddie pool or 3 mil plastic sheeting for next audit and store in basement
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** Businesses to address findings further
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** Note that thermal paper and carbon paper is not recyclable, which surprised most of us
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** Labs interested in community aspects of findings
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** Found some bank statements and other office papers that might have wanted to be shredded or at least put into recycle bins if not thought sensitive
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* '''What's Next'''
 
* '''What's Next'''
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====Labs Session - May 4, 2018====
 
====Labs Session - May 4, 2018====
 
* '''Labs Updates'''
 
* '''Labs Updates'''
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** Catching Up
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** Finalize results report for '''[[TRASH AUDIT- April 2018]]'''
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** Today's Project:  
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*** Merge report and photos - LLC2
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*** Turn over to Matt/businesses
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*** Labs follow up with [http://www.recyclehere.net/index1.html Recycle Here!] (Matt Niemi) - date for field trip
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** GG Ventilation Project Update - select date upon Helen return
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*** Finish Phase 2 Rebalance - Exhaust/Return Duct TAB Optimization
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*** Balance Dampers installation status Annex - Joey G
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**** Register in Red Panda has integral damper; use that to try to direct more air from the lg conf rm.
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*** Plan for "Off Hours" Rebalance of Exhaust (Saturday next month; check with Helen upon return)
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*** Final Readings on Ventilation System
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*** Phase 3 Remaining Issues on Ventilation (if any!)
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** [https://www.egauge.net/commercial-energy-monitor/#overview eGauge Power Monitoring] at El Moore - Unexpected loads on non-HVAC electric meter - pending
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*** Domestic Water Booster
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*** Elevator
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*** Data analysis forthcoming
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** GG PV System Verification - future potential verification
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*** Review new PV system design & specs - original GG [[PV System Design]]
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*** [https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/systems? ENPHASE Monitoring]
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*** Verification plan - Put data logger on PV produced vs feed to building to compare amps used
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** [https://www.weatherlink.com/bulletin/dce99048-2b67-4e1a-902a-216845e15ca7 GG Weather Station] - Davis VantagePro2 weather station with a Radiation sensor
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*** Status of monitoring - no update since 4/26/2018 - Nate out of country
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*** Commissioning verification of station as installed
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*** Long term plan for station - Tom
  
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* '''Prep - Overview'''
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* '''What's Next'''
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** Cave Day - LLC out of commission on 5/18
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** Next Month
  
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* '''Hands-On'''
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* '''Brain Work'''
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====Labs Session - June 1, 2018====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** Results finalized for '''[[TRASH AUDIT- April 2018]]'''
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* '''Conclusions - Suggestions'''
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*** Turned over to Matt/businesses
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*** Labs follow up with [http://www.recyclehere.net/index1.html Recycle Here!] (Matt Niemi) - defer until businesses done
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** GG Ventilation Project Continuation - scheduled for 7/7/2018 at 8:30 a.m.
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*** Finish Phase 2 Rebalance - Exhaust/Return Duct TAB Optimization
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*** Balance Dampers in Annex - branch duct from Red Panda has balance damper up near ERV
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*** Plan for "Off Hours" Rebalance of Exhaust (Saturday, July 7)
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*** Final Readings on Ventilation System
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*** Phase 3 Remaining Issues on Ventilation (if any!)
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** [https://www.egauge.net/commercial-energy-monitor/#overview eGauge Power Monitoring] at El Moore - Unexpected loads on non-HVAC electric meter - pending
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*** Domestic Water Booster
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*** Elevator
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*** Data analysis forthcoming
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** GG PV System Verification - future potential verification
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*** Review new PV system design & specs - original GG [[PV System Design]]
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*** [https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/systems? ENPHASE Monitoring]
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*** Verification plan - Put data logger on PV produced vs feed to building to compare amps used
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** [https://www.weatherlink.com/bulletin/dce99048-2b67-4e1a-902a-216845e15ca7 GG Weather Station] - Davis VantagePro2 weather station with a Radiation sensor
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*** Status of monitoring - no update since 4/26/2018 - Nate out of country
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*** Commissioning verification of station as installed
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*** Long term plan for station - Tom
  
 
* '''What's Next'''
 
* '''What's Next'''
 
** Cave Day
 
** Cave Day
 
** Next Month
 
** Next Month
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===Labs Sessions - 2019 ===
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====Labs Session - May 15, 2019====
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* '''Labs Updates'''
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** 2019 Project #1: '''GG LABS - Project #1 - "Off Hours" Energy Usage Study'''
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*** Wed - 5/15/19, 2-4pm - Session to Kick Off project and set up the data loggers on electrical panels; look at coil
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**** Kick off
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**** Deploy data loggers on electrical panels (amps, both legs, read amps/volts spot reading)
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**** Select dates for observation events
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***** Weeknight observation -
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***** Weekend observation -
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**** Review new coil installation progress w/ Joey G
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*** 5/16/19 - 5/29/19 - Collect data for 2 weeks - no meetings.
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*** Wed - 5/29/19, 2-4pm - Session to Download the Data and start Analyzing.
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*** Week of 6/3 - TBD - Pick a week night to do an "after hours" walk through observation.
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*** Weekend of 6/15-16 TBD - Pick a Saturday or Sunday to do another walk through observation.
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*** Wed - 6/19/19 - Session to retrieve data loggers, organize our observations, and determine how we want to report out findings.
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*** Wed - 6/26/19, 2-4pm - Session to present findings to Tom and Matt.
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* '''What's Next'''
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Labs Sessions - 1st Quarter 2018

Labs Session - Jan 5, 2018

  • Labs Updates
    • Catching Up
    • 2018 LABS Topics
      • 1) Finish Up Phase 2 Rebalance and Phase 3 Remaining Issues on Ventilation
      • 2) GG PV System Verification
        • Review new PV system design & specs - original GG PV System Design
        • ENPHASE Monitoring
        • Verification plan - Put data logger on PV produced vs feed to building to compare amps used
      • 3) Re-Commission the HVAC DDC Controls (after Niagara/JACE upgrades)
    • Today's Project: Ventilation Update & Cold Weather Review
  • Ventilation Update
    • Review progress & results
    • Summarize 12/15/17 readings/results
    • Set date to re-read all at once - 1/12/2018
    • Determine if BF needs to be set lower to match ERV?
    • Determine if SF & EF on ERV are okay as is or need to adjust speed to get in balance?
    • Plan for Cave Day
  • GG Cold Weather Review
    • Check systems; capture screenshots
    • Review system cold weather performance; collect trends for past 2 weeks
    • Thermal image doors/windows/floor/tank town walls/etc.
    • Review observations
      • Doors and windows still look very good, even high traffic doors.
      • Exterior door in greenhouse is only spot found that is below the space dewpoint (door wood inset/threshold in 20's; dewpoint 36F).
      • Garage door insulation/seal still excellent.
      • Observed V-6 (three-way mixing valve on floor heating) appeared to be hunting slightly. Joe indicated this is normal for the valve.
    • Consider any additional investigation or recommendations - none
  • What's Next
    • Cave Day - Continue Re-Do of TAB measurements
    • Next Month - Wrap up Ventilation

Labs Session - April 6, 2018

  • Trash Audit Design
    • Check current compliance levels
    • Analyze current waste stream content compared to what it was
    • Issue #1 - Lots of carry out cartons now - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
    • Issue #2 - Food left in fridge on Friday - CONFIRMED STILL AN ISSUE
    • First audit was 11/4/2011
    • After Action: Talk to Recycle Here to solicit feedback on what we could do better or if anything new in the world of recycling
    • After Action: Drill down to hear what we do right/wrong once it gets to the sorting process or its final destination - update us on what helps and what doesn't - what ruins a stream or makes it unusable
  • Conclusions - Suggestions
    • Businesses to address findings further
    • Labs interested in community aspects of findings
  • What's Next
    • Cave Day
    • Next Month

Labs Session - May 4, 2018

  • Labs Updates
    • Finalize results report for TRASH AUDIT- April 2018
      • Merge report and photos - LLC2
      • Turn over to Matt/businesses
      • Labs follow up with Recycle Here! (Matt Niemi) - date for field trip
    • GG Ventilation Project Update - select date upon Helen return
      • Finish Phase 2 Rebalance - Exhaust/Return Duct TAB Optimization
      • Balance Dampers installation status Annex - Joey G
        • Register in Red Panda has integral damper; use that to try to direct more air from the lg conf rm.
      • Plan for "Off Hours" Rebalance of Exhaust (Saturday next month; check with Helen upon return)
      • Final Readings on Ventilation System
      • Phase 3 Remaining Issues on Ventilation (if any!)
    • eGauge Power Monitoring at El Moore - Unexpected loads on non-HVAC electric meter - pending
      • Domestic Water Booster
      • Elevator
      • Data analysis forthcoming
    • GG PV System Verification - future potential verification
      • Review new PV system design & specs - original GG PV System Design
      • ENPHASE Monitoring
      • Verification plan - Put data logger on PV produced vs feed to building to compare amps used
    • GG Weather Station - Davis VantagePro2 weather station with a Radiation sensor
      • Status of monitoring - no update since 4/26/2018 - Nate out of country
      • Commissioning verification of station as installed
      • Long term plan for station - Tom
  • What's Next
    • Cave Day - LLC out of commission on 5/18
    • Next Month

Labs Session - June 1, 2018

  • Labs Updates
    • Results finalized for TRASH AUDIT- April 2018
      • Turned over to Matt/businesses
      • Labs follow up with Recycle Here! (Matt Niemi) - defer until businesses done
    • GG Ventilation Project Continuation - scheduled for 7/7/2018 at 8:30 a.m.
      • Finish Phase 2 Rebalance - Exhaust/Return Duct TAB Optimization
      • Balance Dampers in Annex - branch duct from Red Panda has balance damper up near ERV
      • Plan for "Off Hours" Rebalance of Exhaust (Saturday, July 7)
      • Final Readings on Ventilation System
      • Phase 3 Remaining Issues on Ventilation (if any!)
    • eGauge Power Monitoring at El Moore - Unexpected loads on non-HVAC electric meter - pending
      • Domestic Water Booster
      • Elevator
      • Data analysis forthcoming
    • GG PV System Verification - future potential verification
      • Review new PV system design & specs - original GG PV System Design
      • ENPHASE Monitoring
      • Verification plan - Put data logger on PV produced vs feed to building to compare amps used
    • GG Weather Station - Davis VantagePro2 weather station with a Radiation sensor
      • Status of monitoring - no update since 4/26/2018 - Nate out of country
      • Commissioning verification of station as installed
      • Long term plan for station - Tom
  • What's Next
    • Cave Day
    • Next Month

Labs Sessions - 2019

Labs Session - May 15, 2019

  • Labs Updates
    • 2019 Project #1: GG LABS - Project #1 - "Off Hours" Energy Usage Study
      • Wed - 5/15/19, 2-4pm - Session to Kick Off project and set up the data loggers on electrical panels; look at coil
        • Kick off
        • Deploy data loggers on electrical panels (amps, both legs, read amps/volts spot reading)
        • Select dates for observation events
          • Weeknight observation -
          • Weekend observation -
        • Review new coil installation progress w/ Joey G
      • 5/16/19 - 5/29/19 - Collect data for 2 weeks - no meetings.
      • Wed - 5/29/19, 2-4pm - Session to Download the Data and start Analyzing.
      • Week of 6/3 - TBD - Pick a week night to do an "after hours" walk through observation.
      • Weekend of 6/15-16 TBD - Pick a Saturday or Sunday to do another walk through observation.
      • Wed - 6/19/19 - Session to retrieve data loggers, organize our observations, and determine how we want to report out findings.
      • Wed - 6/26/19, 2-4pm - Session to present findings to Tom and Matt.
  • What's Next

Labs Session - x x, 2017

  • Labs Updates
    • Catching Up
    • Today's Project:
  • Prep - Overview
  • Hands-On
  • Brain Work
  • Conclusions - Suggestions
  • What's Next
    • Cave Day
    • Next Month

Cave Day Items

  • Commissioning Items
    • ENERGY - Tracking energy produced vs. used
    • ON-GOING Cx - using DDC for monitoring & persistence
  • Labs Experiments
    • WASTE - Kirsten's Waste Watch
    • BCS - Cooling & Dehumidification M&V on coil
    • BCS - Trickle loop experiment
    • ENERGY - Phase 2 - Finish documentation on refrigerator electrical usage and performance
    • [1] Solar Oven - example
  • CURRENT CAVE DAY FOCUS
    • Holdovers from 2015
      • Trickle Loop Experiment
      • Earth Room Performance (efficiency) number crunching; is Earth Room bypass viable; optimize Earth Room exhaust fan
    • BCS - Annex revised ductwork and airflow readings
    • BCS - Building pressurization by balance - summer/winter modes

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Resources

To Do

  • Plan / Do / Check / Act / Repeat
  • 2018 LABS Topics
    • TBD
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