To Measure Not Model: Case Study -- Purdue University Center for High Perform...AEI / Affiliated Engineers
AEI / Affiliated Engineers, Inc. presents the Purdue University Center for High Performance Design at the Ray W. Herrick Labs, a 68,000 square foot research building focused on systems and environments that improve building performance. Laboratories and research areas include:
• The Perception-Based Engineering Laboratory enables cross-disciplinary research that measures human behavior against an array of stimuli such as lighting, acoustic environment, air quality, temperature, humidity, airflow, and vibration.
• The Electro-Mechanical Vibrations Area allows for both large-scale testing (e.g., aerospace components) and fine-scale testing (e.g., microprocessor scale) with exceptional isolation of vibration and sound.
• Geoexchange research includes ground/earth analysis and simulation.
• Thermal sciences research includes the development of new HVAC technologies, including the use of psychrometric chambers, indoor air quality chambers, wind tunnels, solar thermal arrays, benchtop experiments, and simulated environmental testing.
• The unique Living Laboratory office wing serves as both working office space and as a test site for building systems and concepts.
• The Powertrain/Engine Test Cell Wing is dedicated to testing alternative fuels and emissions to advance engine fuel economy, horsepower, and torque.
With growing scientific approaches like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Green Construction and Sustainable design will be more efficient in the near future as the present design and rating systems are not scientifically and statistically enriched. Life Cycle Assessment is all about Compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle”. This establishes an environmental profile of the system. Impacts taken into account include (among others) embodied energy, global warming potential, resource use, air pollution, water pollution, and waste. This presentation mainly depicts how Life Cycle Assessment is performed and applied.
Life cycle assessment of construction materials using eio lcaeSAT Journals
Abstract
As per the growing demands of wireless communication there is enormous new technologies participating to make sophisticated environment for an end user. In a recent survey of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) it was found that the number of mobile phone subscribers has exceeds seven billion subscriptions at the end of 2014 using more than 10 to 15 internet utility apps which is more than the entire population of planet. To serve this increasing number and size of wireless communication system the German physicist – Harald Haas proposed a “Li–Fi technology” which he calls “Data through illumination” or “D-Light”. Li-Fi is a new approach of VLC which has much more similar working of a OFC communication system providing data rates of ten’s of Gbps. In this technology data is interpreted by the LED’s ON/OFF concepts.
This paper gives a brief focus on Li-Fi technology, it’s working principal, some misconceptions about Li-Fi and related researches like Nobel Prize winning Blue Light emitting diode, Optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) receiver, etc.
Keywords: Li- Fi, VLC, Visible light communication, photo detector, optoelectronic integrated circuit, OEIC receiver, AP.
To Measure Not Model: Case Study -- Purdue University Center for High Perform...AEI / Affiliated Engineers
AEI / Affiliated Engineers, Inc. presents the Purdue University Center for High Performance Design at the Ray W. Herrick Labs, a 68,000 square foot research building focused on systems and environments that improve building performance. Laboratories and research areas include:
• The Perception-Based Engineering Laboratory enables cross-disciplinary research that measures human behavior against an array of stimuli such as lighting, acoustic environment, air quality, temperature, humidity, airflow, and vibration.
• The Electro-Mechanical Vibrations Area allows for both large-scale testing (e.g., aerospace components) and fine-scale testing (e.g., microprocessor scale) with exceptional isolation of vibration and sound.
• Geoexchange research includes ground/earth analysis and simulation.
• Thermal sciences research includes the development of new HVAC technologies, including the use of psychrometric chambers, indoor air quality chambers, wind tunnels, solar thermal arrays, benchtop experiments, and simulated environmental testing.
• The unique Living Laboratory office wing serves as both working office space and as a test site for building systems and concepts.
• The Powertrain/Engine Test Cell Wing is dedicated to testing alternative fuels and emissions to advance engine fuel economy, horsepower, and torque.
With growing scientific approaches like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Green Construction and Sustainable design will be more efficient in the near future as the present design and rating systems are not scientifically and statistically enriched. Life Cycle Assessment is all about Compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle”. This establishes an environmental profile of the system. Impacts taken into account include (among others) embodied energy, global warming potential, resource use, air pollution, water pollution, and waste. This presentation mainly depicts how Life Cycle Assessment is performed and applied.
Life cycle assessment of construction materials using eio lcaeSAT Journals
Abstract
As per the growing demands of wireless communication there is enormous new technologies participating to make sophisticated environment for an end user. In a recent survey of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) it was found that the number of mobile phone subscribers has exceeds seven billion subscriptions at the end of 2014 using more than 10 to 15 internet utility apps which is more than the entire population of planet. To serve this increasing number and size of wireless communication system the German physicist – Harald Haas proposed a “Li–Fi technology” which he calls “Data through illumination” or “D-Light”. Li-Fi is a new approach of VLC which has much more similar working of a OFC communication system providing data rates of ten’s of Gbps. In this technology data is interpreted by the LED’s ON/OFF concepts.
This paper gives a brief focus on Li-Fi technology, it’s working principal, some misconceptions about Li-Fi and related researches like Nobel Prize winning Blue Light emitting diode, Optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) receiver, etc.
Keywords: Li- Fi, VLC, Visible light communication, photo detector, optoelectronic integrated circuit, OEIC receiver, AP.
Rock Valley College - Chilled Beams Lesson LearnedIllinois ASHRAE
Chilled beams lessons learned from Rock Valley College presented at the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE February 8, 2011 by Dan Comperchio, PE and Adam McMillen, PE of KJWW Engineering Consultants.
Rock Valley College - Chilled Beams Lesson LearnedIllinois ASHRAE
Chilled beams lessons learned from Rock Valley College presented at the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE February 8, 2011 by Dan Comperchio, PE and Adam McMillen, PE of KJWW Engineering Consultants.
Passive Samplers for Vapor Intrusion Monitoring: Update of EPA’s Technical S...Chris Lutes
Lutes, C., R. Truesdale, H. Hayes, T. McAlary, H. Dawson, B. Cosky , D. Grossee, B. Schumacher and J. Zimmerman Passive Samplers for Vapor Intrusion Monitoring: Update of EPA’s Technical Support Document and Research Results, Presented at Third International Symposium on Bioremediation and Sustainable Environmental Technologies (Battelle Symposium); Miami Florida 2015
OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management.docxalfred4lewis58146
OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management 1
Course Description
A comprehensive overview of the occupational safety and health field to include the application of quantitative problem
solving related to workplace safety and health. This course is also designed to be helpful for students in preparation for
the ASP and CSP exams.
Course Textbook
Yates, W. D. (2011). Safety professional’s reference and study guide. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Recognize safety, health, and environmental hazards dealing with ergonomic, electrical, natural, biological,
radiological, physical, mechanical, and other relevant sources.
2. Apply appropriate measurement and evaluation techniques to safety, health, and environmental hazards.
3. Explain important laws, codes, and regulations related to occupational safety and health and the environment.
4. Recommend appropriate means for controlling safety, health, and environmental hazards.
5. Perform appropriate calculations in relation to measurement, evaluation, and control of safety, health, and
environmental hazards.
6. Recognize and discuss safety, health, and environmental training and management techniques.
7. Recognize and discuss fundamental business principles, practices, and metrics commonly applied to safety,
health, and environmental practice.
8. Explain scientific facts and concepts important to the occupational safety and health professional.
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.
Course Structure
1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and
knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material.
3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the
textbook. Suggested Readings are provided in Unit I, II, IV, and V Study Guides to aid students in their course
of study. The readings themselves are not provided in the course, but students are encouraged to read the
resources listed if the opportunity arises as they have valuable information that expands upon the lesson
material. Students will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Readings.
4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units I-VIII to aid
students in their course of study.
5. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all CSU term courses. Information and specifications
regarding these assignments are provided in the Academic Policies listed in the Course Menu bar.
6. Unit Quizzes: This course contains eight Unit Quizzes, one to be completed at the end of each unit. Quizzes
are used to give students quick feedback on their understanding of the unit ma.
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment for Companies to Understand the current indoor air quality problems in the industry.
This will help us to:
Taking necessary action to reduce poor indoor air quality
Planning for the future to reduce indoor air pollution
Find out how wood construction can contribute to a sustainable building. Using scientifically based life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, this session demonstrates why wood products are better for the environment than other materials in terms of indicators such as global warming potential and resource depletion. LCA is becoming the world standard for evaluating the sustainability of materials and assemblies and improving environmentally based decision-making. See why wood from well-managed forests and plantations is a good choice when it comes to climate change.
1. LEED for Lab Design: Opportunities for planning for a lower Ecological footprint Michelle Smith Green Building Coordinator Ralph Stuart Environmental Safety Manager The University of Vermont ACS Conference March 22, 2010
2. LEED for Lab Design: Opportunities for planning for a lower footprint Agenda Labs 21 and their Environmental Performance Criteria Considerations in early planning efforts James M. Jeffords Hall as a case study – plant science laboratory building Background UVM’s building program of the 2000’s in contrast to the 1990’s Student space (dorms and student center) Laboratory space (lots of renovations and 2 new buildings) UVM of the 21st Century Stakeholder EHS Office of Sustainability Physical Plant Department Facilities Design and Construction
3. NRC General Guidance, Circa 2000 Laboratory Design, Construction and Renovation: Participants, Process, And Product
4. Labs for the 21st Century The Labs-21 program is co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) It’s a voluntary partnership program dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories through technical education for the architectural and engineering community. Developed in the late 1990’s when EPA was building its new lab building and wanted to build an environmentally friendly one.
6. Labs 21 Environmental Performance Criteria Labs 21 EPC: a rating system to assess the environmental performance of laboratory facility design. Builds on the LEED® Green Building Rating System that was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. 6 Basic Categories Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation and Design Process
7. Energy and Atmosphere: An Example Prerequisite 4: Assess Minimum Ventilation Requirements Intent To determine minimum ventilation requirements in laboratories based on user needs, health/safety protection and energy consumption
8. Pre-requisite 4: Assess Minimum Ventilation Requirements Intent Requirements The ventilation requirements shall be determined and documented by a team including each of the following professionals: A/E Team, Laboratory Consultants*, User Representative, Owner Facilities Group, Owner Environmental Health & Safety, Commissioning Authority*, Construction Manager* (*If these have not been appointed, an individual who independently and conscientiously represents these interests.) The team shall, at a minimum, do the following: Determine the necessary fresh air ventilation rate and number of fume hoodsand other exhaust devices based on applicable codes and the planned use of the laboratory over the next 5 years. Consider exhaust alternatives such as instrument exhausts and ventilated storage cabinets with very low flow ventilation and good ergonomic accessibility. Develop a workable fume hood sash management plan including: a) Informational placards for hoods; b) Awareness and Use Training. The Sash Management Plan should be incorporated in the Chemical Hygiene Plan for the laboratory. The process and findings should be documented.
9. Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite 3: Laboratory Ventilation Intent Ensure that minimum requirements for IAQ and safety are met Requirements Prerequisite 3.0 Meet the minimum requirements of ANSI Z9.5 (latest version). Technologies & Strategies Provide monitoring and control of fume hoods and room pressure. Technologies include fume hood monitors and alarms, volume metering, and automated laboratory room pressure control.
10. Considerations for early planning What chemicals will be used? How frequently? Provide movable flammable materials cabinets instead of permanent Ventilation/fume hood rate issues to consider when planning lab and space use Heat recovery Occupancy sensors/ Motion detectors CO2 sensors Use of local materials: exterior as well as case-work Site/Landscaping: Academic partnership opportunities?
11. James M. Jeffords Hall Early discussions re: “how low could the fume hood exchange go” Presentations from fume hood manufacturers to project team, including facility managers Final system integrated into comprehensive HVAC allows for greater energy savings Heat recovery from labs via convection transfer to liquid glycol loop Return-air system for administrative/classroom space Building dashboard?
12. The Bottom Line: Is “a Lab” a Lab? Key Design Process Strategies Plan Early Check in Often Follow Up Afterward Key Design Process Challenges Stop and Go Planning Process Financial Structure and Timing Pressures Developing a Common Language among Stakeholders The Future Operating Legacy Buildings in the 21st Century: retrocommissioning Chemical Safety Levels: GHS for labs? Expect Increasing Engagement with a wider variety of Stakeholders