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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
<gallery caption="Engineering 305 Projects"> | |||
File:DSC 0425.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF food dehydrator]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar dehydrator to help preserve surplus crops | |||
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: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:185.JPG|<big><center>'''[[AEF spiral herb garden]]'''</center></big> <br> Restored the existing herb spiral | File:185.JPG|<big><center>'''[[AEF spiral herb garden]]'''</center></big> <br> Restored the existing herb spiral | ||
File:BarrelPlant5.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Air Ship Air City rooftop greywater filtration]]'''</center></big> <br> A rooftop greywater filtration system | File:BarrelPlant5.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Air Ship Air City rooftop greywater filtration]]'''</center></big> <br> A rooftop greywater filtration system | ||
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File:Ethanol production my pipebomb.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Amal's ethanol still]]'''</center></big> <br> A valved reflux ethanol still | File:Ethanol production my pipebomb.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Amal's ethanol still]]'''</center></big> <br> A valved reflux ethanol still | ||
File:DoggieDooDigester.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Backyard Biodigester]]'''</center></big> <br> A biodigester converting organic waste to a fuel source | |||
File:roof_finished.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bayside Park Farm living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> garden roof to Bayside's new animal hutch | |||
File:Final system.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Bayside Park Farm rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> catchment system that collects and stores rainwater for gardening purposes | |||
File:Composting box.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Bayside Park Farm vermicomposting]]'''</center></big> <br> vermicomposting for bayside farm to make own compost | |||
File:Bikeblender side.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Bike Rodeo bicycle blender]]'''</center></big> <br> A kid's bike blender for Rio Dell Community Resource Center | |||
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 | ||
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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:CCATBikeBlender2015.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT bike blender 2015]]'''</center></big> <br> Bike that supplies mechanical power to blender | |||
File:Housingunit2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT bike powered tools]]'''</center></big> <br> Bike that supplies electricity for power tools | |||
File:Greenshed west wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Clay-straw slip wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed | |||
File:Side Rack1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT clothes drying]]'''</center></big> <br> Efficient clothes drying system for CCAT | |||
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 | ||
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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 | ||
File: | File:Botlleswirl.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenhouse natural wall]]'''</center></big> <br> An aesthetically pleasing natural earthen wall built by clay and straw slip methods | ||
File: | File:IMG_0343.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed cob wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cob 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:Cordwood pic..jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed north wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cordwood and mortar wall of CCAT's Greenshed | ||
File:CCATGreenShedSolar-3pm.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed solar lighting 2015]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT lighting improvement to greenshed | |||
File:Bottle wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed west wall]]'''</center></big> <br> 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: | File:P5090042.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (2008)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008 | ||
File: | File:Ccat grywtr inprogress.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (current)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued | ||
File: | File:Wtproject.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT interpretive wind turbine display]]'''</center></big> <br> Demonstration wind turbine | ||
File: | File:Set - 3 008.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> Replacing CCAT's living roof | ||
File: | File:Panels on top.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT MEOW 2012]]'''</center></big> <br> Refurbishment of CCAT's Mobile Energy Operation Wagon | ||
File: | File:New battery case.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT MEOW 2015]]'''</center></big> <br> Refurbishment of CCAT's Batteries for Mobile Energy system | ||
File:Concretestain bat1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural concrete stain]]'''</center></big> <br> Natural concrete stain | File:Concretestain bat1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural concrete stain]]'''</center></big> <br> Natural concrete stain | ||
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File:Complete Frame.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural wall construction]]'''</center></big> <br> Earthen informational kiosk for CCAT | File:Complete Frame.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT natural wall construction]]'''</center></big> <br> Earthen informational kiosk 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:DSC00118bc.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT pedal powered TV]]'''</center></big> <br> Updated version 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: | File:IMG 0024.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's current rainwater catchment system | ||
File: | File:They are done!.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Raised Garden Beds]]'''</center></big> <br> Controlled beds of soil above toxic ground | ||
File:Slope5.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT remediation zone]]'''</center></big> <br> A stable slope for planting and attracting beneficial insects | File:Slope5.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT remediation zone]]'''</center></big> <br> A stable slope for planting and attracting beneficial insects | ||
File:Retainwall-all2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Retaining Wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Retaining wall for slope erosion at CCAT | |||
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:Connection_described.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT small rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> Rainwater catchment for CCAT's cob bench roof | |||
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: | File:Ccat tower garden may day festival.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT vertical garden]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Vertical Garden integration for sustainable plant growing | ||
File:Cs-sfd-Veggie-soup-mix.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Chris's ENGR305 Solar Food Dehydrator]]'''</center></big> <br> A hybrid, solar food dehydrator | File:Cs-sfd-Veggie-soup-mix.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Chris's ENGR305 Solar Food Dehydrator]]'''</center></big> <br> A hybrid, solar food dehydrator | ||
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File:Devan hole thing.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Devan's vertical axis wind turbine]]'''</center></big> <br> Experimental 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:fullsetupofaquaponicsgrowbed.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Emily small aquaponic system]]'''</center></big> <br> micro-aquaponic system to grow personal vegetables/fruit | |||
File:Shelling Peanuts 2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Engr305 peanut sheller project]]'''</center></big> <br> Peanut sheller made from clay and newspaper | |||
File:DownElbow.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr305 pulser pump]]'''</center></big> <br> A working model of a Pulser pump | |||
File:Full system -800x600-.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr 305 solar learning station]]'''</center></big> <br> Instructional Solar Learning Station | File:Full system -800x600-.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr 305 solar learning station]]'''</center></big> <br> Instructional Solar Learning Station | ||
File: | File:Attach_ribbon_and_adjust_tension.JPG|<big><center>'''[[ENGR305 windbelt]]'''</center></big> <br> Testing new materials for prototype windbelts | ||
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:Community_first_layer.jpg|<big><center>'''[[HBCSL cobb oven]]'''</center></big> <br> A cobb oven for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living | |||
File:Solarfinal-2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[HBCSL solar shower]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar shower for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living | |||
File:Lid attached.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Jefferson Community Center compost]]'''</center></big> <br> A large composting system for Jefferson School | |||
File:Devin teaching.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Jefferson Community Center E305 teach-in]]'''</center></big> <br> A vermicomposting workshop | |||
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:DUHC Raincatchment System night.jpg|<big><center>'''[[M Street Eureka rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system for residential property | |||
File:Project Site2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Mattole Community Center rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment from the roof of the Mattole Valley Community Center in Petrolia | |||
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 | ||
File: | File:Oldgrowthbarrels.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Old Growth Cellar rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system for Old Growth Cellars | ||
File:PCSC - low setting front.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Papasan Chair Solar Cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar cooker and chair when not in use | |||
File:Finished basket solarcooker.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Parabolic basket and tin can solar cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> Solar cooker out of local invasive species and waste materials | File:Finished basket solarcooker.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Parabolic basket and tin can solar cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> Solar cooker out of local invasive species and waste materials | ||
File: | File:Titlephotowalls.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Plastering CCAT Earthbag Terrace]]'''</center></big> <br> A sturdy, natural plaster covering to the EarthBag gardening terrace being built in front of CCAT | ||
File:Filled 4534.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Rocket stove biomass charcoal]]'''</center></big> <br> Use of biomass waste charcoal briquettes for rocket stove | |||
File:Bike.stand.generator.1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Rowan's portable pedal power generator]]'''</center></big> <br> A pedal power generator | File:Bike.stand.generator.1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Rowan's portable pedal power generator]]'''</center></big> <br> A pedal power generator | ||
File:Finished small greenhouse rainwater catchment project.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Small greenhouse rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system for a greenhouse | |||
File:Solarmowerleft.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Solar Charged Lawnmower]]'''</center></big> <br> An electric lawnmower that utilizes solar power as an energy source | File:Solarmowerleft.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Solar Charged Lawnmower]]'''</center></big> <br> An electric lawnmower that utilizes solar power as an energy source | ||
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File:Front barrel.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Sunny Brae rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> A residential rainwater catchment system | File:Front barrel.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Sunny Brae rainwater catchment system]]'''</center></big> <br> A residential rainwater catchment system | ||
File: | File:P5080038.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Treadmill-a-volt treadmill powered charging]]'''</center></big> <br> Treadmill power for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living | ||
File: | File:Fig.12.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Troubleshooting the AEF photovoltaic system]]'''</center></big> <br> Troubleshooting, repairing, testing and maintaining a preexisting off-grid photovoltaic system | ||
File: | File:Grassfedshed soil1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Tule Fog Farm Grassfed Shed]]'''</center></big> <br> An indoor space for pigs and goats that also restores a previous brownfield while improving the overall natural landscape | ||
File:Umbrella solar cook complete2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Umbrella solar cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> A multi-use solar cooker | File:Umbrella solar cook complete2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Umbrella solar cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> A multi-use solar cooker | ||
File:Chicken.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Wild Chick Farm]]'''</center></big> <br> A commercial pastured chicken operation in Arcata, California | File:Chicken.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Wild Chick Farm]]'''</center></big> <br> A commercial pastured chicken operation in Arcata, California | ||
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Revision as of 20:23, 18 May 2015
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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AEF food dehydrator
A solar dehydrator to help preserve surplus crops -
AEF greywater
Greywater system at the CSA, Arcata Educational Farm -
AEF informational kiosk
An earthen informational kiosk -
AEF photovoltaic system
Modified off-grid photovoltaic system -
AEF solar water heater
Improved solar water heating system -
AEF spiral herb garden
Restored the existing herb spiral -
Air Ship Air City rooftop greywater filtration
A rooftop greywater filtration system -
Aleiha's parabolic solar cooker
Parabolic Solar Cooker -
Amal's ethanol still
A valved reflux ethanol still -
Backyard Biodigester
A biodigester converting organic waste to a fuel source -
Bayside Park Farm living roof
garden roof to Bayside's new animal hutch -
Bayside Park Farm rainwater catchment system
catchment system that collects and stores rainwater for gardening purposes -
Bayside Park Farm vermicomposting
vermicomposting for bayside farm to make own compost -
Bike Rodeo bicycle blender
A kid's bike blender for Rio Dell Community Resource Center -
Bike trailer
A bike trailer from a converted baby stroller -
Blue ox earthen oven
Blue Ox earthen oven -
Bottoms strawbale earthen plaster
Earthen plaster and natural paint recipes -
CCAT bike blender 2015
Bike that supplies mechanical power to blender -
CCAT bike powered tools
Bike that supplies electricity for power tools -
CCAT Clay-straw slip wall
Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed -
CCAT clothes drying
Efficient clothes drying system for CCAT -
CCAT Cold Box
An energy efficient solution to a refrigerator -
CCAT Compost System
CCAT's comprehensive composting system -
CCAT greenhouse natural wall
An aesthetically pleasing natural earthen wall built by clay and straw slip methods -
CCAT greenshed cob wall
Cob wall of CCAT's Greenshed -
CCAT greenshed north wall
Cordwood and mortar wall of CCAT's Greenshed -
CCAT greenshed solar lighting 2015
CCAT lighting improvement to greenshed -
CCAT greenshed west wall
Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed -
CCAT greywater marsh (2008)
CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008 -
CCAT greywater marsh (current)
CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued -
CCAT interpretive wind turbine display
Demonstration wind turbine -
CCAT's living roof
Replacing CCAT's living roof -
CCAT MEOW 2012
Refurbishment of CCAT's Mobile Energy Operation Wagon -
CCAT MEOW 2015
Refurbishment of CCAT's Batteries for Mobile Energy system -
CCAT natural concrete stain
Natural concrete stain -
CCAT natural paint project
Interior paints from natural ingredients -
CCAT natural wall construction
Earthen informational kiosk for CCAT -
CCAT pedal powered grain mill
Pedal powered grain mill for CCAT -
CCAT pedal powered TV
Updated version of CCAT pedal powered bicycle -
CCAT rainwater catchment system
CCAT's current rainwater catchment system -
CCAT Raised Garden Beds
Controlled beds of soil above toxic ground -
CCAT remediation zone
A stable slope for planting and attracting beneficial insects -
CCAT Retaining Wall
Retaining wall for slope erosion at CCAT -
CCAT rocket stove
CCAT's improved fuel rocket stove -
CCAT small rainwater catchment
Rainwater catchment for CCAT's cob bench roof -
CCAT's Vermicomposting Bin
CCAT's vermicomposting bin -
CCAT vertical garden
CCAT's Vertical Garden integration for sustainable plant growing -
Chris's ENGR305 Solar Food Dehydrator
A hybrid, solar food dehydrator -
Compressed earth brick press
An exploration of compressed earth bricks -
Deidre's vertical vegetable garden
Solar powered vertical vegetable garden -
Devan's vertical axis wind turbine
Experimental Vertical Axis Wind Turbine -
Emily small aquaponic system
micro-aquaponic system to grow personal vegetables/fruit -
Engr305 peanut sheller project
Peanut sheller made from clay and newspaper -
Engr305 pulser pump
A working model of a Pulser pump -
Engr 305 solar learning station
Instructional Solar Learning Station -
ENGR305 windbelt
Testing new materials for prototype windbelts -
Ethanol from organic sugar beets versus refined cane sugar
Determining the cost inputs and energy outputs of small scale ethanol production -
HBCSL cobb oven
A cobb oven for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living -
HBCSL solar shower
A solar shower for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living -
Jefferson Community Center compost
A large composting system for Jefferson School -
Jefferson Community Center E305 teach-in
A vermicomposting workshop -
Kiva's straw bale greenhouse
A straw-bale greenhouse -
M Street Eureka rainwater catchment
A rainwater catchment system for residential property -
Mattole Community Center rainwater catchment
A rainwater catchment from the roof of the Mattole Valley Community Center in Petrolia -
Millcreek greywater
A residential greywater processor -
Old Growth Cellar rainwater catchment
A rainwater catchment system for Old Growth Cellars -
Papasan Chair Solar Cooker
A solar cooker and chair when not in use -
Parabolic basket and tin can solar cooker
Solar cooker out of local invasive species and waste materials -
Plastering CCAT Earthbag Terrace
A sturdy, natural plaster covering to the EarthBag gardening terrace being built in front of CCAT -
Rocket stove biomass charcoal
Use of biomass waste charcoal briquettes for rocket stove -
Rowan's portable pedal power generator
A pedal power generator -
Small greenhouse rainwater catchment
A rainwater catchment system for a greenhouse -
Solar Charged Lawnmower
An electric lawnmower that utilizes solar power as an energy source -
Solar heating box
A passive solar heating box -
Stanley and Kristi's eco-friendly carboard furniture
Furniture made from cardboard -
Sunbrella
An umbrella in the rain, a solar cooker in the Sun -
Sunny Brae Middle School Garden
A garden at Sunny Brae Middle School -
Sunny Brae rainwater catchment system
A residential rainwater catchment system -
Treadmill-a-volt treadmill powered charging
Treadmill power for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living -
Troubleshooting the AEF photovoltaic system
Troubleshooting, repairing, testing and maintaining a preexisting off-grid photovoltaic system -
Tule Fog Farm Grassfed Shed
An indoor space for pigs and goats that also restores a previous brownfield while improving the overall natural landscape -
Umbrella solar cooker
A multi-use solar cooker -
Wild Chick Farm
A commercial pastured chicken operation in Arcata, California