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Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Humboldt State University]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  See course content and past projects below.
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== General Idea ==
Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Cal Poly Humboldt]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]]. See course content and past projects below.
;Project
:Projects that allow students to use excel to create dynamic judgments or comparisons of specific technology based upon explicit quantified data.  Critical analysis is based on multiple metrics, such as water, money, energy, carbon, etc.  Future projects could include comparing paper cup use versus ceramic cups, hybrid versus SUV use, CFL versus incandescent, various building materials, etc.
;Client
:Clients are selected by the instructor based upon the clearness of their question and its impact on decisions at the intersection of technology and the environment.  Clients are given preference in the following order (most to least): Local business, non-profit organization, government organization, local group, school organization, citizens.
:Clients understand that the more they work with the students the better their project will be, and make a minimum commitment of four meetings with their team.  Some teams choose to work for themselves.
;Teams
:Students work in teams of four or five.
;Project documentation
:Teams construct a working spreadsheet of their analysis and write:
:*Instructions on how to use their worksheet
:*Justification of values
:*Conclusions based upon their analysis
;Other coursework
:Coursework revolves around dimensional analysis, working with Excel, quantifying information, making back of the envelop calculations based upon known values, and critical thinking about how technology and humans intersect the environment.  Basic knowledge in sciences such as thermodynamics and chemistry will be leveraged to produce practical and prudent answers.


== Potential Projects ==
== Analysis projects ==
===Project(s) with [[CCAT]]===
*Electrical energy system monitoring, history and analysis


===Projects with the [[Redwood Coast Energy Authority]]===
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*Next generation crystalline versus amorphous solar panels
*Heat pump versus solar thermal heating
*[[LED]] vs Induction street lights (compared against [[HPS]])
*Keep old windows versus installing new energy efficient windows


===Project(s) with [http://greenwaypartners.net/ GreenWay Partners]===
File:CPH 3MW photovoltaic CO2e comparison.png||<big>'''[[Engr 308 CPH 3 MW CO2 comparison]]'''</big><br>2022: Partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) Facilities Management to analyze the embedded CO<sub>2e</sub> in various types of photovoltaics compared to potential CO<sub>2e</sub> savings from current gridmix at CPH.
*Daylighting versus energy efficient electric lighting


===Project(s) with other local businesses===
File:Embedded CO2 of Mixed Versus Washed Bottles.png|<big>'''[[Bottle washing analysis]]'''</big><br>2019: Partnered with Zero Waste Humboldt to analyze and compare the impacts of mixed bottles versus local bottle washing for Lost Coast Brewery based on embedded CO<sub>2</sub> and energy.
*Comparison of building materials


===Other or no clients===
File:LastStraw BuybackEE.PNG|<big>'''[[HSU straw analysis]]'''</big><br>2018: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability to analyze and compare the impacts of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass, and stainless steel straws in terms of dollars, CO<sub>2</sub>, and energy.
*Hummer versus Prius
 
*Paper plates versus washing plates
File:Mason Jar EE Buyback.jpg|<big>'''[[HSU mason jar analysis]]'''</big><br>2016: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability and Dining Services to analyze the effects of the HSU policy regarding mason jars and disposables in terms of dollars, CO<sub>2</sub>, and energy. Compelling comparisons were created in order to educate and influence consumers.
*Keep 1988 Dodge and drive into ground versus Prius
 
*Buy a book from Amazon.com or drive to Big Box Bookstore
File:2012-04-05 17-58-25 374.jpg|<big>'''[[CCAT NZE study]]'''</big><br>2014: Partnered with CCAT to analyze the various energy uses of CCAT for their impacts (in dollars, energy, and carbon), as well as devising an implementable plan to ameliorate the impacts and to reach Net Zero Energy.
*Solar systems sold (replacing kerosene) versus 5 flights to Ghana
 
*Paper versus Plastic
File:Fuente Nueva worm bin.JPG|<big>'''[[Fuente Nueva waste project]]'''</big><br>2013: Partnered with Fuente Nueva spanish immersion charter school to analyze their waste, its impacts, and possible mitigation plans.
*Toilet paper versus cleaning by hand
 
*Glass bottles versus Plastic bottles
File:Arcata bags embedded energy.png|<big>'''[[Arcata bags]]'''</big><br>2012: Partnered with Humboldt Scrap to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in various reusable and single use bags in Arcata
*Incandescent bulbs versus CFL in a heated environment
 
File:Dominican Republic Wall 3.jpg|<big>'''[[Dominican Republic alternative building analysis]]'''</big><br>2011: Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods
 
File:Arcata Plastic Bags Embedded Energy Graph.png|<big>'''[[Arcata plastic bags]]'''</big><br>2010: Partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata
 
File:SCAN0059.JPG|<big>'''[[CCAT PV system energy analysis]]'''</big><br>2009: Teams partnered with: [[CCAT]] on their photovoltaic system, [[Papercrete vs. StrawBale]] and [[Environmental impact of clay vs lime]]; with [[RCEA]] on [[Street lighting Analysis]]); and a local business on [[Multi-Pure vs. Brita Analysis]].
 
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== Research projects ==
 
In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:
 
* [[VOCs in plywood]], [[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]], [[VOCs in carpet and carpet pads]], [[Wool insulation]], [[Simple US composting toilets]], [[Cotton insulation]], [[Cellulose insulation]], [[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads]], [[Air source heat pumps that heat water]], [[US natural insulation comparison]], [[Overview of eco-hostels]], [[US eco-hostels]], [[Forest Stewardship Council]], [[Comparison of California logging laws and FSC standards]], [[Natural paints]], [[Environmental Consumer Awareness Technology]], [[Aquaponics]]
 
== Small research project 2019 ==
 
* [[Is it illegal to collect rainwater]]
 
;Zane Middle School
 
* [[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3]]
* [[Zane Middle School compost]]
* [[Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth]]
* [[Zane Middle School wall garden]]
 
;Jefferson Community Center
 
* [[Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017]]
* [[Jefferson Community Center edible landscape]]
 
;Jefferson Community Center
 
* [[Jefferson Community Center native pollinators landscape]]
* General Description at [[Jefferson Community Center]]
 
;[[Cooperation Humboldt]]
 
* [[Cooperation Humboldt home lawn to community garden conversion]]
 
;[[Sanctuary Arcata]]
 
* [[Sanctuary rainwater]]
* [[Sanctuary abundant free food kiosk]]
* [[Sanctuary sink to toilet greywater system]]
 
;Loleta
 
* [[Loleta Elementary rainwater]]
 
;Six Rivers Charter School
 
* [[Six Rivers Charter School solar cellphone charger]]
* [[Six Rivers Charter School outdoor common area]]
 
;CCAT
 
* [[CCAT MEOW 2019]]
* [[CCAT rocket mass cobb bench heater]]
* [[CCAT yurt roof 2019]]
* [[CCAT Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall]]
* [[CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment]]
* [[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]


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[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Cal Poly Humboldt]]
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Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at Cal Poly Humboldt, currently by instructor Lonny Grafman. See course content and past projects below.

Analysis projects[edit | edit source]

  • Engr 308 CPH 3 MW CO2 comparison 2022: Partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) Facilities Management to analyze the embedded CO2e in various types of photovoltaics compared to potential CO2e savings from current gridmix at CPH.

    Engr 308 CPH 3 MW CO2 comparison
    2022: Partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) Facilities Management to analyze the embedded CO2e in various types of photovoltaics compared to potential CO2e savings from current gridmix at CPH.

  • Bottle washing analysis 2019: Partnered with Zero Waste Humboldt to analyze and compare the impacts of mixed bottles versus local bottle washing for Lost Coast Brewery based on embedded CO2 and energy.

    Bottle washing analysis
    2019: Partnered with Zero Waste Humboldt to analyze and compare the impacts of mixed bottles versus local bottle washing for Lost Coast Brewery based on embedded CO2 and energy.

  • HSU straw analysis 2018: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability to analyze and compare the impacts of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass, and stainless steel straws in terms of dollars, CO2, and energy.

    HSU straw analysis
    2018: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability to analyze and compare the impacts of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass, and stainless steel straws in terms of dollars, CO2, and energy.

  • HSU mason jar analysis 2016: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability and Dining Services to analyze the effects of the HSU policy regarding mason jars and disposables in terms of dollars, CO2, and energy. Compelling comparisons were created in order to educate and influence consumers.

    HSU mason jar analysis
    2016: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability and Dining Services to analyze the effects of the HSU policy regarding mason jars and disposables in terms of dollars, CO2, and energy. Compelling comparisons were created in order to educate and influence consumers.

  • CCAT NZE study 2014: Partnered with CCAT to analyze the various energy uses of CCAT for their impacts (in dollars, energy, and carbon), as well as devising an implementable plan to ameliorate the impacts and to reach Net Zero Energy.

    CCAT NZE study
    2014: Partnered with CCAT to analyze the various energy uses of CCAT for their impacts (in dollars, energy, and carbon), as well as devising an implementable plan to ameliorate the impacts and to reach Net Zero Energy.

  • Fuente Nueva waste project 2013: Partnered with Fuente Nueva spanish immersion charter school to analyze their waste, its impacts, and possible mitigation plans.

    Fuente Nueva waste project
    2013: Partnered with Fuente Nueva spanish immersion charter school to analyze their waste, its impacts, and possible mitigation plans.

  • Arcata bags 2012: Partnered with Humboldt Scrap to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in various reusable and single use bags in Arcata

    Arcata bags
    2012: Partnered with Humboldt Scrap to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in various reusable and single use bags in Arcata

  • Dominican Republic alternative building analysis 2011: Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods

    Dominican Republic alternative building analysis
    2011: Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods

  • Arcata plastic bags 2010: Partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata

    Arcata plastic bags
    2010: Partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata

  • CCAT PV system energy analysis 2009: Teams partnered with: CCAT on their photovoltaic system, Papercrete vs. StrawBale and Environmental impact of clay vs lime; with RCEA on Street lighting Analysis); and a local business on Multi-Pure vs. Brita Analysis.

    CCAT PV system energy analysis
    2009: Teams partnered with: CCAT on their photovoltaic system, Papercrete vs. StrawBale and Environmental impact of clay vs lime; with RCEA on Street lighting Analysis); and a local business on Multi-Pure vs. Brita Analysis.

Research projects[edit | edit source]

In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:

Small research project 2019[edit | edit source]

Zane Middle School
Jefferson Community Center
Jefferson Community Center
Cooperation Humboldt
Sanctuary Arcata
Loleta
Six Rivers Charter School
CCAT

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