Monitoring-Based Commissioning: Tracking the Evolution and Adoption of a Paradigm-Shifting Approach to Retro-Commissioning

Proceedings of the 2012 ACEEE Summer Study (Panel 4, Paper 1130). Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) emphasizes permanent energy performance metering and trending—for diagnosis of energy waste, for savings accounting, and to enable persistence of savings. Emphasis on monitoring represents a paradigm shift for the retro-commissioning (RCx) industry, which has traditionally relied upon test protocols and modeled savings estimates. Since 2004, a major monitoring-based commissioning program at twenty-five California university campuses has evolved to meet the changing needs of university and utility partners. More recently the monitoring-based approach has been adopted by third-party programs in California. We present information on the progression of program design and results for the multiple phases of the original program, along with a look at third-party and other programs adopting similar program features

An Analysis of Western Art Music Arrangements for Steel Pan Chamber Ensemble

This dissertation is an analysis of western art music arrangements for steel pan chamber ensembles. Specifically, this dissertation will analyze how certain arrangers have adapted western art music for steel pan chamber ensemble while discussing the possible methods the arranger used to create this adaptation. The analysis will observe the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and other significant alterations made in the steel pan chamber arrangement, and discuss any changes made, whether due to the adaptation of the instruments or otherwise, from the original works. The dissertation will also include a brief historical discussion on western art music’s influence of early steel pan development as well as an explanation of the design and properties of the modern steel pan orchestra. The dissertation concludes with a discussion on the importance of steel pan chamber music to the future prosperity of steel pan repertoire. The dissertation was written for the purpose of helping future arrangers of steel pan chamber music to not only learn how various western art music is adapted to the ensemble but to help build an understanding of the importance of having such music available to pannists

Water Quality Monitoring at Mammoth Cave National Park

Since the main objective of the monitoring program for Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN) is to detect, and understand changes in major ecosystem resources, the poster information will show results of what has occurred with water quality in the park since 2004. The data cover 13 sites, sampled once a month for 2 years on and 5 years off . The main parameters monitored for MACA include: air and water temperature, pH, fl ow, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, E. Coli, nitrates and turbidity. The data are compiled and analyzed at the end of every sampling cycle ultimately for addressing park management needs

Could Mammoth Cave Be Reduced to a Single Equation?

Since the evolution of any cave system is largely deterministic, in theory the processes responsible for this development could be described mathematically. In a practical sense, we will never have such a model to realistically describe the evolution of the Mammoth Cave System in detail. However, the search itself can provide a framework within which to understand what processes areimportant. This can guide the design of rate process studies that would eventually be coupled to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cave\u27s evolution. Data gaps, as well, are identified during this process. The geometry of a cave system depends on the individual growth rates of sequential sets of passage cross-sections. The growth of each of these cross-sections is determined by a set of coupled processes, the rates of which are related to well-defined variables. Major processes include limestone dissolution and precipitation (dependent on water and rock chemistry, flow characteristics, wetted passage perimeter, and temperature), sediment entrainment, deposition, and abrasion (dependent on flow velocity distributions and properties of the sediment supply), and breakdown processes (dependent on fracture characteristics). Our ability to model the complete picture depends on our grasp of these individual behaviors, as well as their interactions. A long-term study of the behaviors of two single active passage cross-sections is underway in the Right and Left forks of Hawkins River of Mammoth Cave, where continuous water quality data are being obtained through two 145 m deep wells. Experiments are currently underway to determine storm- and seasonal-scale changes in limestone dissolution rates. Planned studies will explore sediment dynamics and the impact of sediment masking on dissolution rates, as well as potential impacts of sediment abrasion on passage growth. Complete understanding of a single cave slice is an important step to understanding cave evolution in general

Kekudusan Seorang Imam Menurut Yohanes Krisostomus

The holiness of a priest is the main thing that God wants as a person who is given a mandate by God and guides believers to the maturity of faith in Jesus Christ. The purpose of this research is to contribute to each church priest to continue to carry out their duties and responsibilities as a servant and a person who trusts God and maintains a holistic life in ministry. Because the holiness of a person has a major influence on the maturity of the church's faith. The research method is literature review with interaction with texts in the Bible. The results of the analysis show that the holiness of a priest has a major impact on the spiritual growth of believers

RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENCARIAN RUMAH IBADAH SEMUA AGAMA DI KOTA BATAM BERBASIS ANDROID

This journal presents the "House of Worship Locator," an Android application developed using Xamarin Form framework. Its purpose is to provide residents and visitors of Batam City with an efficient tool to find nearby houses of worship, such as mosques, churches, temples, and other religious sites. The app's implementation involved data collection, database creation, interface design, and rigorous testing. Utilizing GPS technology, it accurately pinpoints users' locations and displays nearby places of worship on an interactive map. Additionally, user-friendly features like search filters, reviews, and ratings enhance the user experience. The "House of Worship Locator" app demonstrates its efficacy through user testing, providing reliable information for users to conveniently find suitable religious venues in Batam City. By offering easy access to religious facilities, this application fosters inclusivity and religious tolerance within the community. It exemplifies the potential of mobile technology in promoting harmony among diverse religious communities in Batam City. The journal concludes by discussing future enhancements and its broader applicability in other urban areas. Through the "House of Worship Locator," Batam City embraces technology to support its citizens' religious needs effectively

Making a Mathematical Symphony: Emphasis on Relational Thinking and Connections

Relational thinking is a necessary and vital component for true conceptual understanding of mathematical thinking and application. Teachers and administrators who realize and nurture this pedagogical component through the study of vertical knowledge, collaboration, and ongoing professional development are solidifying a strong foundational mathematical journey for their students

Spatial and Temporal Variations in Epikarst Storage and Flow in South Central Kentucky’s Pennyroyal Plateau Sinkhole Plain

The well-developed karst aquifers of south central Kentucky’s Pennyroyal Plateau are impacted by contamination from animal waste and other agricultural inputs. Understanding fate and transport of these and other contaminants first requires knowledge of flow and storage behaviors within the impacted aquifers, complicated by significant heterogeneity, anisotropy, and rapid temporal variations. Here we report on spatial and temporal variations in vadose zone flow and water chemistry (or quality) within Cave Spring Caverns, Kentucky beneath agricultural lands on a well-developed sinkhole plain. Weekly sampling of three underground waterfalls show statistically significant differences in water quality, though the sites are laterally within 160 m and are all located about 25 m underground, in a groundwater basin of about 315 km2. These reflect a combination of differences in epikarst flow and land use above the cave. High-resolution (minutes) monitoring of precipitation recharge along with flow and specific conductance in one of the waterfalls reveals a significant storage and mixing reservoir within the soil/epikarst zone. Varying precipitation rates and antecedent moisture conditions result in a range of storm responses observed at the waterfall, depending in part on whether this reservoir is filled or depleted. Slow and rapid flow paths through this storage zone were observed, the latter triggered by high recharge rates. These observations are generally consistent with the interpretations of Perrin and others (2003) from a Swiss limestone aquifer in a somewhat different hydrogeologic setting, strengthening the idea that epikarst and, more generally, vadose zone storage play a key role influencing flow and transport within karst aquifer systems

Preliminary Investigations of Seasonal Changes in the Geochemical Evolution of the Logdson River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Many geochemical studies have been made of karst waters worldwide. Most data that provide the framework for our current understanding of the evolution of karst waters have come from sampling at discrete times and locations, such as springs or wells. Relatively few studies have been made of the geochemical evolution of groundwater as it moves through an open flow system. This paper addresses the seasonal changes in the geochemistry of the Logsdon River conduit as it passes through nearly 10km of the carbonate aquifer of south-central Kentucky . The most important control on the ability of groundwaters to dissolve limestone is their carbon dioxide pressure, which is influenced by a variety of complex interactions with soil, bedrock, and in-cave organic decay. The fieldwork involved in this research combines seasonal sampling of the entire traversable length of the Logsdon River conduit, as well as continuous monitoring of the chemistry at key points within the flow system. Preliminary results of this study indicate both seasonal changes in CO 2 , transport through the Mammoth Cave karst aquifer during summer and winter conditions, along with significant geochemical changes as the water moves through a distance of 10km

Constraining Form Factors with the Method of Unitarity Bounds

The availability of a reliable bound on an integral involving the square of the modulus of a form factor on the unitarity cut allows one to constrain the form factor at points inside the analyticity domain and its shape parameters, and also to isolate domains on the real axis and in the complex energy plane where zeros are excluded. In this lecture note, we review the mathematical techniques of this formalism in its standard form, known as the method of unitarity bounds, and recent developments which allow us to include information on the phase and modulus along a part of the unitarity cut. We also provide a brief summary of some results that we have obtained in the recent past, which demonstrate the usefulness of the method for precision predictions on the form factors.Comment: 12 pages, 2 figures; Lecture given at the DAE-BRNS Workshop on Hadron Physics, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, October 31-November 4, 2011, submitted to Proceeding