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Engineering 305 (Engr 305), Appropriate Technology, is a course on appropriate technology at [[Humboldt State University]] taught by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  See past projects below.
Below are [[service learning]] projects from [[Engr305 Appropriate Technology]], which is a course on appropriate technology at [[Humboldt State University]] taught by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  


==Past Projects==
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File:AEFcurrentmarsh.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF greywater]]'''</center></big> <br> Greywater system at the CSA, Arcata Educational Farm
File:AEFcurrentmarsh.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF greywater]]'''</center></big> <br> Greywater system at the CSA, Arcata Educational Farm


File:DSC 0425.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF food dehydrator]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar dyhedrator to help preserve surplus crops
File:DSC 0425.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF food dehydrator]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar dehydrator to help preserve surplus crops


File:CurrentWall.JPG|<big><center>'''[[AEF informational kiosk]]'''</center></big> <br> An earthen informational kiosk
File:CurrentWall.JPG|<big><center>'''[[AEF informational kiosk]]'''</center></big> <br> An earthen informational kiosk
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File:Fullsideview1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bike trailer]]'''</center></big> <br> A bike trailer from a converted baby stroller  
File:Fullsideview1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bike trailer]]'''</center></big> <br> A bike trailer from a converted baby stroller  


File:Picture A.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Blue ox earthen oven]]'''</center></big> <br> The Blue Ox earthen  
File:Picture A.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Blue ox earthen oven]]'''</center></big> <br> Blue Ox earthen oven


File:Wall3.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bottoms strawbale earthen plaster]]'''</center></big> <br> Earthen Plaster and Natural Paint Recipes
File:Wall3.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bottoms strawbale earthen plaster]]'''</center></big> <br> Earthen plaster and natural paint recipes


File:Coldbox 1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Cold Box]]'''</center></big> <br> an energy efficient solution to a refrigerator
File:Coldbox 1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Cold Box]]'''</center></big> <br> An energy efficient solution to a refrigerator


File:Finishedfrontgo.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Compost System]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's comprehensive composting system
File:Finishedfrontgo.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Compost System]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's comprehensive composting system
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File:They are done!.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Raised Garden Beds]]'''</center></big> <br> Controlled beds of soil above toxic ground
File:They are done!.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Raised Garden Beds]]'''</center></big> <br> Controlled beds of soil above toxic ground


File:Retainwall-all2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Retaining Wall]]'''</center></big> <br> A retaining wall for slope erosion  
File:Retainwall-all2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Retaining Wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Retaining wall for slope erosion at CCAT


File:Cordwood pic..jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed north wall]]'''</center></big> <br> The cordwood and mortar wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:Cordwood pic..jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed north wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cordwood and mortar wall of CCAT's Greenshed


File:Bottle wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed west wall]]'''</center></big> <br> The clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:Bottle wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed west wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed


File:Cobb project20 (Medium).JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Greenshed south wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cob wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:Cobb project20 (Medium).JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Greenshed south wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cob wall of CCAT's Greenshed


File:Greenshed west wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Clay-straw slip wall]]'''</center></big> <br> The Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:Greenshed west wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Clay-straw slip wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed
 


File:P5090042.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (2008)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008
File:P5090042.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (2008)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008


File:Ccat grywtr inprogress.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (current)]]'''</center></big> <br> The CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued
File:Ccat grywtr inprogress.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (current)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued


File:Side Rack1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT clothes drying]]'''</center></big> <br> An efficient clothes drying system for CCAT
File:Side Rack1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT clothes drying]]'''</center></big> <br> Efficient clothes drying system for CCAT


File:Wtproject.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT interpretive wind turbine display]]'''</center></big> <br> A demonstration wind turbine
File:Wtproject.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT interpretive wind turbine display]]'''</center></big> <br> Demonstration wind turbine


File:Concretestain bat1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural concrete stain]]'''</center></big> <br> A natural concrete stain
File:Concretestain bat1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural concrete stain]]'''</center></big> <br> Natural concrete stain


File:NP78.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural paint project]]'''</center></big> <br> Interior paints from natural ingredients.
File:NP78.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural paint project]]'''</center></big> <br> Interior paints from natural ingredients


File:Complete Frame.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural wall construction]]'''</center></big> <br> An earthen informational kiosk for CCAT
File:Complete Frame.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural wall construction]]'''</center></big> <br> Earthen informational kiosk for CCAT


File:DSC00118bc.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT pedal powered TV]]'''</center></big> <br> An updated iversion of CCAT pedal powered bicycle
File:DSC00118bc.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT pedal powered TV]]'''</center></big> <br> Updated version of CCAT pedal powered bicycle


File:Peddle grainmill final set-up 0171.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT pedal powered grain mill]]'''</center></big> <br> A pedal powered grain mill for CCAT
File:Peddle grainmill final set-up 0171.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT pedal powered grain mill]]'''</center></big> <br> Pedal powered grain mill for CCAT


File:IMG 0024.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's current rainwater catchment system
File:IMG 0024.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's current rainwater catchment system
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File:Improvedfuel8.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT rocket stove]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's improved fuel rocket stove
File:Improvedfuel8.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT rocket stove]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's improved fuel rocket stove


File:Fin2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's Vermicomposting Bin]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Vermicomposting Bin
File:Fin2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's Vermicomposting Bin]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's vermicomposting bin


File:Set - 3 008.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> Replacing CCAT's living roof
File:Set - 3 008.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> Replacing CCAT's living roof
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File:Presstwo.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Compressed earth brick press]]'''</center></big> <br> An exploration of compressed earth bricks
File:Presstwo.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Compressed earth brick press]]'''</center></big> <br> An exploration of compressed earth bricks


File:P1020014.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Deidre's vertical vegetable garden]]'''</center></big> <br> Solar Powered Vertical Vegetable Farm
File:P1020014.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Deidre's vertical vegetable garden]]'''</center></big> <br> Solar powered vertical vegetable garden


File:Devan hole thing.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Devan's vertical axis wind turbine]]'''</center></big> <br> Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
File:Devan hole thing.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Devan's vertical axis wind turbine]]'''</center></big> <br> Experimental Vertical Axis Wind Turbine


File:Full system -800x600-.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr 305 solar learning station]]'''</center></big> <br> An instructional Solar Learning Station
File:Full system -800x600-.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr 305 solar learning station]]'''</center></big> <br> Instructional Solar Learning Station


File:Shelling Peanuts 2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Engr305 peanut sheller project]]'''</center></big> <br> A peanut sheller made from clay and newspaper
File:Shelling Peanuts 2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Engr305 peanut sheller project]]'''</center></big> <br> Peanut sheller made from clay and newspaper


File:Ethanol production suagr ethanol.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Ethanol from organic sugar beets versus refined cane sugar]]'''</center></big> <br> Determining the cost inputs and energy outputs of small scale ethanol production  
File:Ethanol production suagr ethanol.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Ethanol from organic sugar beets versus refined cane sugar]]'''</center></big> <br> Determining the cost inputs and energy outputs of small scale ethanol production  


File:Kivagreenhouse1 (45).jpg|<big><center>'''[[Kiva's straw bale greenhouse]]'''</center></big> <br> A straw bale greenhouse
File:Kivagreenhouse1 (45).jpg|<big><center>'''[[Kiva's straw bale greenhouse]]'''</center></big> <br> A straw-bale greenhouse


File:E millcreekgreywater plant.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Millcreek greywater]]'''</center></big> <br> A residential greywater processor
File:E millcreekgreywater plant.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Millcreek greywater]]'''</center></big> <br> A residential greywater processor
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File:DownElbow.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Pulser Pump Engr305]]'''</center></big> <br> A working model of a Pulser pump
File:DownElbow.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Pulser Pump Engr305]]'''</center></big> <br> A working model of a Pulser pump


File:Oldgrowthbarrels.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Old Growth Cellar rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system constructed for Old Growth Cellars
File:Oldgrowthbarrels.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Old Growth Cellar rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system for Old Growth Cellars
 
File:Filled 4534.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Rocket stove biomass charcoal]]'''</center></big> <br> report on the use of biomass waste charcoal briquettes for rocket stove


File:Filled 4534.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Rocket stove biomass charcoal]]'''</center></big> <br> Use of biomass waste charcoal briquettes for rocket stove
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[[Category:Coursework]]
[[Category:Engr305 Appropriate Technology]]
[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Service Learning Courses]]

Revision as of 06:09, 17 January 2011

Below are service learning projects from Engr305 Appropriate Technology, which is a course on appropriate technology at Humboldt State University taught by instructor Lonny Grafman.

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