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Show Page Engineering alternatives Civil ( from page 1 energy plant, and a coal gasification plant are also being considered. To date, none of the above would improve operating efficiency while saving natural gas and oil resources. Use of high temperature hot water heat distribution systems instead of steam for reduced operating cost and improved safety and ef- alternatives have been economically attractive enough to warrant their implementation. In addition, some of these have attendant ficiency. Capability to utilize heat from burning solid waste and-o- r waste liquid petroleum environmental implications, the solution to which would be very costly. However, technology is dynamic, and we expect to enovercome many vironmental and economic problems of the past. For example, natural gas prices have increased nearly threed fold since the central heating plant was first considered five years ago. This project is again under consideration. products. Construction of a total energy plant using fossil fuels to generate electricity and utilize the waste heat for space heating. Solar heating systems for water heating. Other alternatives such as space April 22. 1977 HILL TOP TIMES 14 and-o- r coal-fire- use of wind power for elec- trical generation, use of nuclear power for a total Solar heating has been considered, but high initial costs, coupled with the required heat storage and conventional backup heating systems, have delayed installation system. Building insulation to reduce heat loss. Insulation is added to buildings as part of the overall Civil Cooling towers are used to reduce water consumption on systems having a need for cooling water. A recent cooling tower installation is the one installed by Directorate of Maintenance at Bldg. 505 to recycle process cooling water. Cooling towers are also used to cool air compressors fossil fuel resources in ways to give the greatest benefit in the shortest time. Representative projects include: " I . Tfc -- MMU ., are Engineering designed to reduce heat loss by 30 percent over that of previous construction. Although not programmed at present, as lower cost equipment becomes available and fossil fuels more expensive, we expect to have a solar heating system at Hill AFB in the foreseeable future. Today, available funds are being used to conserve present ' remodeling projects wherever possible to minimize installation costs. New, more stringent insulation standards used by Solar heat at Hill? " r Resource protection of this type of ... UM1..IIIIUIHHMIULII. ;r .IIIIIJI.I MH n graduated excise tax on new cars and rebates on more efficient autos, with a goal of all cars attaining a consumption rate of 27.5 miles per hour by 1985. New cars purchased by the federal government would have to meet even tougher efficiency standards than those purchased by the average citizen. to Tax credits homeowners who insulate their houses, install solar heating, and take other energy saving steps, with direct Federal help for low income families. Stringent standards on electrical .tome appliances to make them operate more A "gas-guzzlin- j met & 1 A , h , - Orson Christensen, Civil Engineering boiler operator, adjusts controls on older equipment. When Boiler is upgraded this summer and new equipment installed, there will be a substantial 10 percent savings in fuel on the largest plant on base. (U.S. Air Force Photo) 260 THE NEW - A new boiler WAY control system, using the latest technology, will be installed. Similar projects for other base boiler plants are contemplated and await funding. (U.S. Air Force Photo) How does wattage add up? You can find the wattage on the nameplate of an appliance, or if that is missing, use the list below. For each circuit add up the wattage of all lights and appliances that you are likely to use at the same time. Ideally, that should not be more than 80 percent of the 1800 watts that will blow a 15 amp fuse. You can spread the electrical load by not using high wattage appliances simultaneously. Or you can plug an appliance into an outlet on another circuit with a ' lesser load. APPLIANCE f AVG. WATTAGE Air conditioner 7 HMHMMWHMfc Window Unit (9,000 BTU) ' ' T I &WfJ ii. n ii. rtiJ .4 l - COOLING TOWERS Recently installed in the Directorate of Maintenance, Bldg. 505, is a cooling tower based on a recycle process. Cooling towers are also used to cool air compressors and large equipment. They save a considerable amount of water. (U.S. Air Force Photo) Blanket Blender Broiler Carving Knife Coffeemaker Deep Fryer Dehumidifier Dishwasher Freezer (Frost-FreFrying Pan Hair Dryer Heater (portable) e California Drought kits approved Within the past month, the California legislature voted final approval on a bill to provide state residents in, several critically technology. It is expected that this plant, the largest on base. New ideas Other energy conservation projects contemplated for the foreseeable future include: a central heating electrical conductor size on a high voltage transmission line to coal-fire- d plant, increasing reduce line losses; installation of computer-controlle- d energy and control monitoring system (see separate story, this issue); recovery of heat from air compressors to preheat boiler water; additional heat recovery systems, and energy recovery systems similar to those in Bldg. 505, to be installed in (from page 10 - Plant utilize the newest control funds. Carter 00 W- THE OLD WAY ds fuel .11. II no New lighting systems such as those recently installed in Bldg. 225 provide two and a half times the light as previous systems, while of requiring only two-thirthe electrical energy! Building orientation and glass areas are considered in all new building designs to minimize energy loss. For example, windows facing south can be used to advantage in winter to gain solar heat, while building mass can be used to store heat for short periods of time. t This summer, work will begin in Boiler Plant 260 to upgrade boiler controls and percent savings as a result of this project. Similar projects for other boiler plants on base are contemplated and awaiting other base buildings. jl " ) will realize a 10 and large equipment. drought-- stricken counties with 300,000 water conservation kits. The kits, to contain such items as toilet dams and showerheads, would be low-flo- w given away or sold for minimal cost. State funds of $600,000 would be matched by local and federal funds to finance the project. One state senator termed the bill "the toilet subsidy act of 1977." 15cu.ft.) Humidifier Iron (hand) Lawnmower Microwave Oven Mixer Radio Refrigerator 12cu.ft. 1,125 180 390 1,400 90 890 1,450 260 1,200 440 1,200 800 1,000 180 1,000 1,600 1,450 130 70 12 cu. ft. 14 cu. ft. 325 615 Refrigerator-Freeze- r cu. ft. Frost Free 14 efficiently. Reduction of energy use in federal buildings, to achieve a 1985 goal of 45 percent in all new buildings and 20 percent in existing buildings. Numerous other elements on taxes, price controls, and rebates for business en- terprises, and incentives for exploration. He spoke of utility companies phasing out promotion rates for high- - The President also called for Congressional approval on the establishment of a new Department of Energy, "without delay." He said if the overall plan is successful, jobs the protected, environment innational will be dependence retained, and and the standard of living and future of the country improved. The Ogden Air Logistics Center has been involved in conservation energy programs for many years and has achieved command recognition in this area. This issue is devoted to energy conservation actions on base and includes general information and suggestions that can be adapted for residences as well. As our Commander - in Chief cautioned Monday, the alternative to developing sacrifical programs now could -- result in "a national catastrophe." Rogers (from page 1 ) being briefed on Management, and Materiel Procurement, projects and other subjects. Distribution organizational F-- 4 and programs, changes, F-1- 6, Minuteman construction General Rogers will leave at noon to return to his headquarters at Wright-Patterso- n AFB, Ohio. Roaster Shaver 1,300 Slow Cooker Snow Blower Sun Lamp 200 1,500 280 Television: Black & White Tube Type Solid State Color Tube Type Solid State Toaster Tooth Brush 240 320 Frost Free g" volume users and offering peakload pricing techniques. Trash Compactor Vacuum Cleaner Waffle Iron Washing Machine (automatic) (Reprint from FAMILY SAFETY, 14 160 55 300 200 1,150 7 40 630 1,120 510 |