Energy Analysis and Energy Conservation Options for the Addition to Records Storage Building

The energy use and peak load requirements of the addition to Records Storage Building in Austin, Texas were analyzed using the DOE 2.1B building energy simulation program. An analysis was made for the building as specified in schematic designs and primary drawings. To reduce the solar heat gain of the building through the windows and skylights, a glass with high reflectivity and low overall heat transfer coefficient was used to study the reduction of glass conduction and glass solar loads. Other options which were studied included increasing the wall and roof insulation,- reducing the light level, temperature setback, and implementing the proposed ASHRAE standards. Finally, the energy consumption of the building was compared with the energy consumption of the building with solar film and other options which conformed to the proposed ASHRAE energy standard

PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF SOYBEAN APHID CONTROL TREATMENTS IN THREE NORTH-CENTRAL STATES

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A 43-Gbps Lithium Niobate Modulator Driver Module

This paper describes the realization of a 43-Gbps Lithium Niobate modulator driver module. The NRZ driver module utilizes four stages of GaAs p-HEMT MMIC amplifiers integrated with an output level detector and feedback loop to provide thermal stability and external control of the output swing. The bias and loop control circuitry are contained in the housing on a PC board external to the sealed MIC section. The integrated module (50.8 x 73.4 x 9.5 mm 3) provides 6.0 Vp-p controllable single-ended output voltage while dissipating only 4 watt

A Computer Analysis of Energy Use and Energy Conservation Options for a Twelve Story Office Building in Austin, Texas

The energy use of the Travis Building at Austin, Texas was analyzed using the DOE 2.1B building energy simulation program. An analysis was made for the building as specified in the building plans and as operated by the personnel currently occupying the building. The energy consumption of the building was compared with the energy consumption of the building modified to comply with the proposed ASHRAE 90.1p standards. The base design and the ASHRAE design of the Travis building were evaluated in Brownsville, Houston, Lubbock, and El Paso to study the influence of the weather on its energy consumption. In addition, a glass with high reflectivity and low overall heat transfer coefficient was used to study the reduction of glass conduction and glass solar loads. Finally, the energy consumption of the modified building was compared with the energy consumption of the modified building which conformed to the California energy standards

Increasing Student On-Task Behavior in a Juvenile Detention Day School Through the Use of a Token Procedure Implemented by Juvenile Correctional Officers

Abstract Education is important for all children. This is especially true for students in detention facilities where they may receive less than optimal learning opportunities. Among many barriers to students in detention facilities receiving a quality education is the students’ lack of on-task behavior or engaging in frequent classroom disruptions (Houchins, Puckett-Patterson, Crosby, Shippen, & Jolivette, 2009). Researchers have used differential reinforcement procedures in classroom settings to increase student on-task behaviors (Heering & Wilder, 2006; Kelly & Bushell, 1987; Lo & Cartledge, 2006). Additionally, token economies have been used to improve delinquent youths’ behaviors such as academic performance and appropriate classroom behaviors (Bednar, Zelhart, Greathouse, & Weinberg, 1970; Seymour & Sanson-Fisher, 1975; Tyler, 1967; Tyler & Brown, 1968). Although token economies have often been used with delinquent youth in detention facilities, minimal research exists on teaching juvenile correctional officers (JCOs) to implement token procedures to increase appropriate youth behaviors in a detention day school. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effects of a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) token procedure, implemented by juvenile correctional officers (JCOs), on the on-task behavior of detention day school student participants. JCO participants were taught how to implement the DRA token procedure using behavioral skills training (BST). Results demonstrated that BST was effective in teaching the JCO participants how to implement the DRA token procedure and the DRA token procedure was effective in increasing the on-task behavior of detention day school student participants attending a detention day school

Economic Evaluation of Insulation/Radiant Barrier Systems for the State of Texas

This paper presents simulated performance of insulation/radiant barrier systems under different Texas climates. A transient heat and mass transfer model which predicts thermal performance of residential attics (Medina, 1992) was coupled with an "economic" subroutine. Simple payback periods were estimated which were based on current insulation and radiant barrier (RB) prices (materials and installation), and current and forecast electric rates. It was found that when the analyses were based solely on reductions of ceiling heat loads during the summer time, a combination of R-11 with RB was more effective than upgrading the insulation level to R-19. Similarly, adding a radiant barrier to an existing insulation level of R-19 proved more effective than upgrading to R-30. When heat gains to the cold air traveling inside A/C ducts (\which are usually installed in attic spaces) were considered, all insulation/radiant barrier combinations showed faster payback periods than insulation upgrades, During the winter time, insulation upgrades proved to be more effective than insulation/radiant barrier combinations. The simple payback analyses presented herein include both summer and winter simulations

Assessing Ongoing Electronic Resource Purchases: Linking Tools to Synchronize Staff Workflows

Ongoing electronic resource purchases represent a substantial proportion of collections budgets. Recognizing the necessity of systematic ongoing assessment with full selector engagement, Columbia University Libraries appointed an Electronic Resources Assessment Working Group to promote the inclusion of such resources within our current culture of assessment. This article describes the Working Group’s implementation of an electronic resource renewal reminder system in Google Calendar, a calendar already in use by selectors for daily scheduling. In discussing this particular solution, this article shows how libraries can link existing systems together to move beyond their limitations and integrate them into existing staff workflows