Energy Star Benchmarking - Project A

This information is for reference only due to certain limiting factors inherent in the Target Finder benchmarking system. This is because Target Finder in it current form is geared to handle office and warehouse buildings larger than the 5000 sqft (Project A) building.

Initially we did not understand that Target Finder was geared to relatively large (5000 sqft or larger) office/warehouse structures. This represents a major limitation of the usefulness of Target Finder to us in this particular project. Because our buildings are smaller than Target Finder allows, the accuracy of its results are questionable. For these reasons, we will use our eQUEST energy models for any further benchmarking activities.

APS EPR-5 Pilot Program and Rate Structure

Grid electric power supplied by APS

This facility will fall under the APS E-32 rate schedule.

We plan to take advantage of the APS EPR-5 pilot program which allows net metering for on-site renewable power generation.

Codes, Codes, and more Codes

SRP or APS

APS in White
SRP in Gray

Our site is APS Electric

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Building A Programing

Square Footage: 4000-5000

General:
North side, Large windows, entrance
East side, large entrance, capable of fire truck access
South side, windows
West side, solid with smaller entrance
Maintain language with other fire department training buildings

Algae Processing, in order of operation

Outside:
-Harvesting of algae from trenches
-Initial water extraction

Indoors:
-Drying (approximate size 5’x20’ 200 sqft)
-Pressing (approximate area 1000 sqft)
-Holding Tanks (approximate 160 sqft)
-Oil separator (approximate 80 sqft)
-Separate holding tanks for separated liquids (200 sqft)

Outside:
-Biodiesel storage tanks
-Biodiesel pump

Other indoor functions:
-Office/testing/research space (approximate 1500 sqft)
-Storage space (approximate 500 sqft)
-Bathrooms/showers/lockers (approximate 120 sqft)
-Circulation space (as needed for production)



Algae Biodiesel


Algae drying equipment


Close up of algae dryer


Press set up for large volume Biodiesel production, much larger than we will be doing in this facility but it gives you the idea.


Press for removing lipids from Algae

Holding tanks for pressed Algae lipids


Oil separator and holding tanks for separated liquids

Nice retro gas pump with Biodiesel logo


This is an schematic of a Biodiesel plant. Obviously its for a much larger production facility but our smaller facility will have many of the same parts.

Site transportation links

Site Images

This is the initial LEED analysis for Project X.

37 Probably points

21 Points that we need to work towards to achieving

3 Points that may not work for our project

8 Points that are not possible due to preexisting conditions

Silver should be easily attainable with Platinum not out of the question.

The Top 20 Design Guidlines for Phoenix According to Climate Consultant

You may have to click on the image to make it large enough to read.

Direct Normal Radiation, Dry Bulb Comparison

This graphic shows a direct normal radiation chart on top of a a dry bulb chart for Phoenix. As you can see the two criss cross each other in the middle of the day during the summer months. Demonstrates graphically how bad the combo of outdoor air temp and solar gain can be for a building here.

Psychrometric Chart

Psychrometric chart for Phoenix created by Climate Consultant

Wind & Dry Bulb Rose

Combination of wind and dry bulb temperature rose of Phoenix from Climate Consultant.

Site Data

This is a site data graphic that Alan sent to me as an example of a graphic representation of climate data.

BIG Ideas

3.4.6. Big Idea

3.4.6.1. This project seeks to acknowledge the critical nature

              of the sun and the potential of people to reconnect

              with its fundamental power.

3.4.6.1.1. Building A = Solar harvester

 3.4.6.1.2. Building B = Solar observatory

3.4.2 Site Analysis

3.4.2.1 Solar Site Study

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables