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<gallery caption="Engineering 305 Projects">
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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: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: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:AEFcurrentmarsh.jpg|<big><center>'''[[AEF greywater]]'''</center></big> <br> Greywater system at the CSA, Arcata Educational Farm


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:Bikeblender side.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Bike_Rodeo bicycle blender]]'''</center></big> <br> A kid's bike blender for Rio Dell Community Resource Center   
 
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:They are done!.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Raised Garden Beds]]'''</center></big> <br> Controlled beds of soil above toxic ground
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:Retainwall-all2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Retaining Wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Retaining wall for slope erosion at CCAT
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:IMG_0343.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greenshed cob wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Cob wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:P5090042.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (2008)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008


File:Greenshed west wall.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT Clay-straw slip wall]]'''</center></big> <br> Clay-straw slip wall of CCAT's Greenshed
File:Ccat grywtr inprogress.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (current)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued


File:P5090042.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (2008)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT's Greywater Marsh 2008
File:Wtproject.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT interpretive wind turbine display]]'''</center></big> <br> Demonstration wind turbine


File:Ccat grywtr inprogress.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT greywater marsh (current)]]'''</center></big> <br> CCAT Greywater Marsh Continued
File:Set - 3 008.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> Replacing CCAT's living roof


File:Side Rack1.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT clothes drying]]'''</center></big> <br> Efficient clothes drying system for CCAT
File:Panels on top.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT MEOW 2012]]'''</center></big> <br> Refurbishment of CCAT's Mobile Energy Operation Wagon


File:Wtproject.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT interpretive wind turbine display]]'''</center></big> <br> Demonstration wind turbine
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: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
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: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:Set - 3 008.jpg|<big><center>'''[[CCAT's living roof]]'''</center></big> <br> Replacing CCAT's living roof
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:Full system -800x600-.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Engr 305 solar learning station]]'''</center></big> <br> Instructional Solar Learning Station
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: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: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:Attach_ribbon_and_adjust_tension.JPG|<big><center>'''[[ENGR305 windbelt]]'''</center></big> <br> Testing new materials for prototype windbelts
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: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: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:DUHC Raincatchment System night.jpg|<big><center>'''[[M Street Eureka rainwater catchment]]'''</center></big> <br> A rainwater catchment system for residential property
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:PCSC - low setting front.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Papasan Chair Solar Cooker]]'''</center></big> <br> A solar cooker and chair when not in use
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:P5080038.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Treadmill-a-volt treadmill powered charging]]'''</center></big> <br> Treadmill power for the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living
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:Ethanol production my pipebomb.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Amal's ethanol still]]'''</center></big> <br> A valved reflux ethanol still
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: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> Use of biomass waste charcoal briquettes for rocket stove


File:Fig.12.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Troubleshooting a Photovoltaic System]]'''</center></big> <br> Troubleshooting, repairing, testing and maintaining a preexisting off-grid photovoltaic system
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
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[[Category:Coursework]]
[[Category:Coursework]]
[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Service Learning Courses]]
[[Category:Service learning courses]]
[[Category:Appropriate technology]]
[[Category:Appropriate technology]]

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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