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Simulation of thermal plant optimization and hydraulic aspects of thermal distribution loops for large campuses
No full textFollowing an introduction, the author describes Texas A&M University and its utilities system. After that, the author presents how to construct simulation models for chilled water and heating hot water distribution systems. The simulation model was used in a $2.3 million Ross Street chilled water pipe replacement project at Texas A&M University. A second project conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio was used as an example to demonstrate how to identify and design an optimal distribution system by using a simulation model. The author found that the minor losses of these closed loop thermal distribution systems are significantly higher than potable water distribution systems. In the second part of the report, the author presents the latest development of software called the Plant Optimization Program, which can simulate cogeneration plant operation, estimate its operation cost and provide optimized operation suggestions. The author also developed detailed simulation models for a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator and identified significant potential savings. Finally, the author also used a steam turbine as an example to present a multi-regression method on constructing simulation models by using basic statistics and optimization algorithms. This report presents a survey of the author??s working experience at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University during the period of January 2002 through March 2004. The purpose of the above work was to allow the author to become familiar with the practice of engineering. The result is that the author knows how to complete a project from start to finish and understands how both technical and nontechnical aspects of a project need to be considered in order to ensure a quality deliverable and bring a project to successful completion. This report concludes that the objectives of the internship were successfully accomplished and that the requirements for the degree of Degree of Engineering have been satisfied
Intern experience at CH���M Hill, Inc.: an internship report
No full textIncludes author's vita"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes bibliographical referencesA review of the author's internship experience with CH���M HILL, Inc.
during the period September 1975 through May 1976 is presented. During this nine month
internship the author worked as an Engineer II in the Industrial Processes discipline of this
large consulting engineering firm... The author's prime responsibility was as one of three
lead design engineers on the design of a large wastewater treatment facility for a pulp mill
in Hoquiam, Washington owned by ITT Rayonier Inc. The work generally consisted of the design
of individual treatment units and associated piping and pumping. The purpose of the project
was to provide wastewater treatment capabilities that would satisfy the effluent limitations
(standards) imposed upon the mill by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author's assignment also entailed necessary
interaction with the project manager and other CH���M HILL design engineers and support staff
members, the client's representatives, and representatives of two other consulting engineering
firms working on the project. Thus, the internship position at CH���M HILL provided considerable
experience coordinating the author's work with the work of other engineers, guiding the design
and administrative efforts of a support staff, and interacting regularly with the client and
other consulting firms. This broad exposure to a variety of engineering and organizational
problems provided a valuable educational experience
Intern experience at the Texas Transportation Institute: an internship report
No full text"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes vita (leaf 91)Includes bibliographical references (leaf 57)This report discusses the author's engineering experience at the Texas
Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M University from March 1974 through July 1977. A
report of this experience plus twelve additional hours of academic course work were
substituted for an internship according to requirements established by the College of
Engineering. Although the author could not retroactively establish objectives of the type
associated with a typical internship, the work experience gained could be related to the two
general objectives of an intership: 1. To demonstrate an identifiable contribution to the
organization in which the intern served, and 2. To enable the intern to become aware of the
non-technical aspects of working as an engineer in a non-academic environment. While a member
of the Texas Transportation Institute staff, the author worked on a number of projects in the
areas of highway traffic engineering research and the preparation of continuing education
courses for transportation engineering officials. These assignments were contained within the
Urban Transportation Systems Division of TTI. This report delineates the author's contribution
to four particular projects and discusses the technical as well as non-technical experience
gained from each. Having been exposed to more engineering situations than many of the other
Doctor of Engineering students, the author has already formulated some rather specific
milestones for the future. The Doctor of Engineering program is discussed in conjunction with
its potential for helping the author attain these career goals and objectives. Also, some
thoughts are presented regarding the Doctor of Engineering as a viable alternative to the
Ph.D. in preparing for a career in engineering higher education
Agenzia per lo sviluppo del territorio del Mezzogiorno
No full textIl n. 2/2009 della “Rivista giuridica del Mezzogiorno”, monografico sulla questione
delle acque nel Mezzogiorno, si apre con un Editoriale del Direttore della “Rivista”, Prof.
Manin Carabba, che sottolinea il ritorno al centro del dibattito politico della questione
meridionale, sotto il profilo economico ed istituzionale e rileva come, dalla debolezza del
quadro programmatico comunitario e nazionale e dall’inefficienza delle fasi di esecuzione e
gestione degli interventi, derivi la necessità di individuare nuove forme di cooperazione fra
Governo centrale e sistema delle autonomie locali, in ossequio alle disposizioni del nuovo
Titolo V Cost. e nell’osservanza della legge 5 maggio 2009, n. 42 sul federalismo fiscale.
L’utilizzo di tali nuove forme di cooperazione tra Regioni meridionali in settori nevralgici
nel Meridione, quali le acque, i rifiuti e il territorio risulta essere l’unico modo per
raggiungere un quadro di coerenza economica e di equilibrato assetto del territorio, per i
problemi per i quali esistono o competenze esclusive o competenze concorrenti della legislazione
statale.
L’ipotesi trae ispirazione dal modello delle Amministrazioni statunitensi (TVA, nata
negli anni ’30, e “Appalachian Commission”, nata negli anni ‘60), pur in considerazione
della loro diversa dimensione geografica e delle loro peculiarità istituzionali rispetto al
Mezzogiorno d’Italia.
L’idea è quella di ipotizzare uno schema politologico che dia luogo all’istituzione di
un’”Agenzia per lo sviluppo del territorio del Mezzogiorno”.
Il Consiglio di Amministrazione della SVIMEZ ha valutato con interesse l’iniziativa e
ha istituito presso la SVIMEZ un “Gruppo di lavoro” per la redazione di una proposta
relativa all’Agenzia.
Del Gruppo di lavoro, presieduto dal Sen. Antonio Maccanico (Consigliere della
SVIMEZ), hanno fatto parte, col Dott. Nino Novacco, il Prof. Manin Carabba, il Dott.
Riccardo Padovani (Direttori, rispettivamente, delle Riviste “giuridica” ed “economica”
del Mezzogiorno”), in qualità di coordinatori; il Dott. Luca Bianchi (Vice Direttore della
SVIMEZ); i Consiglieri di Amministrazione Prof. Alessandro Bianchi (Studio Mesogea);
Sen. Luigi Compagna (Senato della Repubblica); Prof. Adriano Giannola (Università degli
Studi di Napoli “Federico II”); Prof. Antonio La Spina (Università degli Studi di Palermo);
Prof. Amedeo Lepore (Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”); Prof. Federico Pica
(Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”); Prof.ssa Maria Teresa Salvemini (Università
degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”); On. Giuseppe Soriero (Università “Magna Graecia”
di Catanzaro).
La Segreteria tecnica del Gruppo di lavoro, coordinata dal Prof. Manin Carabba, è
stata costituita dalla Dott.ssa Agnese Claroni, dall’Arch. Roberto Gallia e dall’Avv. Francesco
Vannicelli.
Il Gruppo di lavoro si è riunito alla SVIMEZ nei giorni 22 ottobre, 10 dicembre 2009,
10 febbraio 2010 e 9 giugno 2010 ed ha fornito una serie di principi e criteri per la redazione
di una proposta in materia.
Il Documento che viene qui pubblicato*, nella formulazione dovuta ai due estensori, il
Prof. Manin Carabba e la Dott.ssa Agnese Claroni, è scaturito dalla discussione emersa nel
Gruppo di lavoro sui temi predetti. A tale Documento farà seguito una seconda stesura,
nella quale sarà sviluppata la parte dedicata alle risorse da attribuire all’Agenzia
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