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{{TOCright}} [[Image:RCEA Thermal Curtain.JPG|thumb]] The Rag Doll Thermal Curtain Display
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by the Energy Avengers  
{{Project data
| authors = Energy Avengers
| status = Prototyped
| instance-of = Thermal curtains
| location = Arcata, California
}}


=== Objective ===
The Rag Doll Thermal Curtain Display


The objective of this project is to educate people about [[Energy]] conservation. This will be accomplished by designing an interactive demonstration displaying one or more aspects of energy conservation, for the [http://www.redwoodenergy.org/ Redwood Coast Energy Authority].  
The objective of this project is to educate people about [[Energy]] conservation. This will be accomplished by designing an interactive demonstration displaying one or more aspects of energy conservation, for the [[Redwood Coast Energy Authority]].


=== Implementation Instructions ===
=== Implementation Instructions ===


The Rag Doll covers the window in the back room of the RCEA. When the curtain is closed it reduces the energy loss through the window. Since the window is north facing, light from the sun will not enter directly at any time of the year. Thus, in order to achieve maximum efficiency, the curtain should be drawn whenever the weather requires the use of indoor heating and no natural light is needed.  
The Rag Doll covers the window in the back room of the RCEA. When the curtain is closed it reduces the energy loss through the window. Since the window is north facing, light from the sun will not enter directly at any time of the year. Thus, in order to achieve maximum efficiency, the curtain should be drawn whenever the weather requires the use of indoor heating and no natural light is needed.


To open the curtain, the left side is pulled across the window to the right. The collected curtain on the right side is secured with a piece of fabric attached to the wall. To close the curtain, the piece of fabric is released and the left side is pulled across the window. The left edge is secured by pulling open the spring-loaded flap, inserting the curtain behind the flap, and closing the flap onto the curtain. The bottom is secured in the same manner as the edge.  
To open the curtain, the left side is pulled across the window to the right. The collected curtain on the right side is secured with a piece of fabric attached to the wall. To close the curtain, the piece of fabric is released and the left side is pulled across the window. The left edge is secured by pulling open the spring-loaded flap, inserting the curtain behind the flap, and closing the flap onto the curtain. The bottom is secured in the same manner as the edge.


=== Maintenance Cost ===
=== Maintenance Cost ===


The Rag Doll [[Thermal Curtain]] Display is designed to last for many years without the need to replace any components. However, there are some maintenance tasks that are required to keep the curtain looking good and working properly. The curtain fabric should be vacuumed when necessary to remove dust and blemishes. The hinges on the flaps should be lubricated by applying oil to the hinge pin once a year. The rod, flaps, and their hardware should be checked for loose screws or loose parts and if found they should be tightened. The pamphlet should be updated with the current information for companies listed as suppliers of curtain related materials.  
The Rag Doll [[Thermal Curtain]] Display is designed to last for many years without the need to replace any components. However, there are some maintenance tasks that are required to keep the curtain looking good and working properly. The curtain fabric should be vacuumed when necessary to remove dust and blemishes. The hinges on the flaps should be lubricated by applying oil to the hinge pin once a year. The rod, flaps, and their hardware should be checked for loose screws or loose parts and if found they should be tightened. The pamphlet should be updated with the current information for companies listed as suppliers of curtain related materials.


These maintenance tasks can be completed with negligible cost, approximately less than $10 per year. This cost includes running the vacuum, the cost of oil for the hinges and the supplies for printing out new pamphlets if necessary.  
These maintenance tasks can be completed with negligible cost, approximately less than $10 per year. This cost includes running the vacuum, the cost of oil for the hinges and the supplies for printing out new pamphlets if necessary.


=== Documents ===
=== Documents ===


[http://www.slideshare.net/secret/6k8NgmpyG5T7x4 PowerPoint Presentation]  
[http://www.slideshare.net/secret/6k8NgmpyG5T7x4 PowerPoint Presentation]


[[Category:Engr215_Introduction_to_Design]]  
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| part-of = Engr205 Introduction to Design
[[Category:Energy_efficiency]]
| organizations = Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Cal Poly Humboldt
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| keywords = Energy, education, Energy efficiency, Heating and cooling, Heating, Cooling, Green living, Sewing
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 28 February 2024

RCEA Thermal Curtain.JPG
FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Project data
Authors Energy Avengers
Location Arcata, California
Status Prototyped
Instance of Thermal curtains
OKH Manifest Download

The Rag Doll Thermal Curtain Display

The objective of this project is to educate people about Energy conservation. This will be accomplished by designing an interactive demonstration displaying one or more aspects of energy conservation, for the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

Implementation Instructions[edit | edit source]

The Rag Doll covers the window in the back room of the RCEA. When the curtain is closed it reduces the energy loss through the window. Since the window is north facing, light from the sun will not enter directly at any time of the year. Thus, in order to achieve maximum efficiency, the curtain should be drawn whenever the weather requires the use of indoor heating and no natural light is needed.

To open the curtain, the left side is pulled across the window to the right. The collected curtain on the right side is secured with a piece of fabric attached to the wall. To close the curtain, the piece of fabric is released and the left side is pulled across the window. The left edge is secured by pulling open the spring-loaded flap, inserting the curtain behind the flap, and closing the flap onto the curtain. The bottom is secured in the same manner as the edge.

Maintenance Cost[edit | edit source]

The Rag Doll Thermal Curtain Display is designed to last for many years without the need to replace any components. However, there are some maintenance tasks that are required to keep the curtain looking good and working properly. The curtain fabric should be vacuumed when necessary to remove dust and blemishes. The hinges on the flaps should be lubricated by applying oil to the hinge pin once a year. The rod, flaps, and their hardware should be checked for loose screws or loose parts and if found they should be tightened. The pamphlet should be updated with the current information for companies listed as suppliers of curtain related materials.

These maintenance tasks can be completed with negligible cost, approximately less than $10 per year. This cost includes running the vacuum, the cost of oil for the hinges and the supplies for printing out new pamphlets if necessary.

Documents[edit | edit source]

PowerPoint Presentation

FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Page data
Part of Engr205 Introduction to Design
Keywords energy, education, energy efficiency, heating and cooling, heating, cooling, green living, sewing
SDG SDG04 Quality education, SDG07 Affordable and clean energy
Authors Joey Hiller
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Cal Poly Humboldt
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 3 pages link here
Impact 486 page views
Created September 5, 2009 by Joey Hiller
Modified February 28, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
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