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Flags
A flag stands for a set of principles; the reach for the ideals of a civilization–
not for the lapses of adherence to them.
“After School” 1959 Norman Rockwell
Flag Day in the United States, observed on June 14th, commemorates the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. It’s a day to honor the symbol of the nation’s unity, freedom, and democracy. The flag represents the ideals and principles upon which the country was founded, including liberty, justice, and equality.
On Flag Day, Americans typically display the flag at their homes and businesses, participate in patriotic ceremonies, and reflect on the significance of the flag in American history and culture. It’s also a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve in defense of the nation. Flag Day serves as a reminder of the values that bind Americans together as one nation, under the banner of the stars and stripes.
There are no rigorous standard heights for flagpoles displaying the American flag in educational settlements but there are general guidelines and recommendations.
Commercial Use: In commercial settings, flagpoles can vary widely depending on the size of the building and the surrounding landscape. They can range from 20 feet for smaller businesses to over 100 feet for large corporate buildings.
Government Buildings: Flagpoles at government buildings or public spaces often range from 30 to 60 feet or more, depending on the size and prominence of the building.
Proportions: A general guideline for the American flag is that the length of the flag should be about one-quarter to one-third the height of the flagpole.
Regulations: Some local ordinances or homeowner associations may have specific guidelines regarding flagpole height, so it’s a good idea to check local regulations before installing one.
Ultimately, the height of a flagpole for the American flag depends on the context and purpose of display, as well as practical considerations such as the size of the flag itself and local regulations.
University of Michigan
It’s a perfect day for school in @DGDistrict58! Such a fun morning visiting with the Lester students, staff, and families. It’s great to be in 58! #dg58pride pic.twitter.com/bwHlROpbMw
— Dr. Kevin B. Russell (@drkevinbrussell) August 30, 2023
Hillsdale College Michigan
Western University Ontario
Universitetet i Oslo
Northeastern University Massachusetts
University at Buffalo New York
Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
Pepperdine University / California
Colby College Maine
Finley Public School New South Wales Australia
St. Olaf College Minnesota
College of the Ozarks Missouri
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Neuqua Valley High School Illinois
Hillsdale College Michigan
Abilene Christian University Texas
University of Southern Mississippi | Image: Courtland Wells
Québec
Queensborough Community College
Bucknell University Pennsylvania
NB: “The flag stands for a set of principles, not the lack of adherence to them.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough. We are not sure about this source; nor the author. We have adapted the sentiment for our home page excerpt.
Code for Fireworks Display
“Fireworks over Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome” | Jacob Philipp Hackert (1775)
At least twice a year, and during performances with flame effects, public safety departments in colleges and universities have an elevated concern about campus citizen safety, and the safety of the host community, when fireworks are used for celebration. We find very rigorous prohibitions against the use of fireworks, weapons and explosives on campus. Education and enforcement usually falls on facility and operation campus safety units.
That much said, we follow development, but do not advocate in NFPA 1123 Code for Fireworks Display, because it lies among a grouping of titles that set the standard of care for many college and university public safety departments that sometimes need to craft prohibitions with consideration for the business purposes of entertainment and celebration in education facilities. NFPA 1123 is not a long document — only 22 pages of core text — but it contains a few basic considerations for display site selection, clearances and permitting that campus public safety departments will coordinate with the host community. It references NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience and NFPA 160 Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience.
Something to keep an eye on. The home page for this code is linked below:
NFPA 1123 Code for Fireworks Display
For a sense of the technical discussions, transcripts of two developmental stages are linked below:
Public comment on 2026 Edition proposed revisions is receivable until May 30, 2024.
We maintain this title on our periodic Prometheus colloquium. See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting.
Issue: [16-134]
Category: Public Safety
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Jack Janveja, Richard Robben
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How The States Got Their Abbreviations
Observational comedy is a form of humor based on commonplace aspects of everyday life, especially small details and shared experiences. In a typical observational routine, the comedian highlights something familiar to the audience that is rarely discussed explicitly, often framed to emphasize recognition or relatability.
Good luck to our Eagles at the NCAA Championships! 👟@BCXC_TF‘s Mateo Bianchi ’26 is BC’s first steeplechaser in nearly 60 years and runs today, while Imogen Gardiner ’26 (1500m) and Sydney Segalla ’26 (400m) will race on Thursday. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/CKIScaQnBY
— Boston College (@BostonCollege) June 10, 2026
Colloquy (July)
Open agenda; Not Too Organized. Whatever anyone wants to talk about. We do this once every month. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
Summer Hours at our Eisenhower Parkway Office: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for lunch 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM every Wednesday at the University of Michigan Business School
What is the #USNC and how does it impact #standards for #electrotechnology?
Learn more about the U.S. National Committee to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in a new video: Welcome to the USNChttps://t.co/hsKfDrxaVO pic.twitter.com/qA8WEYsIg8
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) June 21, 2024
THE COLLEGE CRISIS
A massive number of colleges and universities have shut down within the last couple of years, or will shut down in the next few.
Many of these colleges have cited financial hardship or enrollment decline as reasons for closure. But what’s really going on? 🧵 pic.twitter.com/MoF1Iiejzd
— Alec Bianco (@alecmbianco) June 18, 2024
Happy Midsummer! 🌺☀️🇸🇪🎉
We had so much fun celebrating the magic of this Swedish tradition by making flower wreaths, dancing around the maypole, enjoying a smorgasbord buffet and music with our American friends, families and allies here in DC. pic.twitter.com/NC9tEKa4RS
— Embassy of Sweden USA (@SwedeninUSA) June 21, 2024
In honor of Charles-Augustin de Coulomb’s birthday, we would like you to know that 1 coulomb is equal to the charge of 6.24 quintillion (billion billion) electrons! pic.twitter.com/VnrLu0Lb0P
— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) June 14, 2024
What is the #USNC and how does it impact #standards for #electrotechnology?
In honor of Charles-Augustin de Coulomb’s birthday, we would like you to know that 1 coulomb is equal to the charge of 6.24 quintillion (billion billion) electrons! pic.twitter.com/VnrLu0Lb0P
— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) June 14, 2024
Learn more about the U.S. National Committee to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in a new video: Welcome to the USNChttps://t.co/hsKfDrxaVO pic.twitter.com/qA8WEYsIg8
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) June 21, 2024
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MSU Observatory will be open for public observing twice a month between April and September. Stay tuned for our public events schedule.. 🔭🌕🪐💫@MSUNatSci @michiganstateu
Video credit: EA Photography
Audio credit: Epicomposer pic.twitter.com/hGF9oEidqd— MSU Observatory (@MSU_Observatory) March 6, 2023
Showing him my roots in the showmestate ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KDwGaKKfCj
— Beth Hoover (@Bethalma7) May 25, 2024
The IEEE P3119 draft standard is designed to help strengthen AI procurement approaches, using due diligence to ensure that agencies are critically evaluating the AI services and tools they acquire.https://t.co/ujVJxZqjEm @InstituteIEEE
— IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA (@IEEESA) May 19, 2024
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 25, 2024
The word #standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them. #standards See https://t.co/oSBmwh1lbX pic.twitter.com/ynk87XDr7D
— ASTM International (@ASTMIntl) May 21, 2024
I taught these boys (grown men!) when they were just 6 and now they are graduating from college 😮 pic.twitter.com/eNmVf6HiXy
— Sarah Oberle (@S_Oberle) May 21, 2024
The ICC Pulse’s 50th episode, Building Safety as Told by Kids, features children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes. #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 #BuildingSafety365 https://t.co/Hllb1jo9j7
— IntlCodeCouncil (@IntlCodeCouncil) May 23, 2024
“Abide withe Me” | Clare College Choir@ClareChoir @mrgrahamross
.https://t.co/9u1ASZ90MMhttps://t.co/aCNGzZGLJwhttps://t.co/rq3Z9P69E3 pic.twitter.com/J28NhRppBW— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 19, 2024
“Freebird” Lynyrd Skynyrd Cover | Jacobs University Graduation Band@jacobs_bremen @constructor_uni @IEEECampushttps://t.co/uJD4vqwuLehttps://t.co/wOd3uDeAgZ pic.twitter.com/PQOVYsj8w7
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 18, 2024
🏆 We applaud the brilliant minds shortlisted for the 2024 IEEE PES Power Engineering Education Committee (PEEC) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award!
View the announcement & list: https://t.co/jRBmleowel#ieeepes #ieeepesgm #PEEC #powerengineering #electricalengineering pic.twitter.com/Tl6zhCYITY
— IEEE Power & Energy Society (@ieee_pes) May 23, 2024
There’s still time to enter ANSI’s 2024 Student Paper Competition! Win a cash prize by sharing how standards impact #AI. Check out the details:https://t.co/DjXcqf3yRP#studentcompetition #studentnews pic.twitter.com/4IB52fNccm
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) May 24, 2024
Last Families meeting of the year and we are looking forward to big and small adventures this summer! 💚 pic.twitter.com/CvQxtNt1ol
— Mrs. Riley (@MrsRiley_MVES) May 17, 2024
Air Conditioning
Ancient Air Conditioning | CLICK ON IMAGE
Today at 15:00 UTC we will review the latest in best practice literature for air conditioning systems. Note that we have broken out this topic from the standing Mechanical colloquia. Our approach features interoperability and system considerations. Catalogs on the agenda:
ACCA
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE International
Standard 90.1-2022—Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Standard 90.4 Energy Standard for Data Centers
Acceptable Performance Standard for District Cooling Systems
ASME
Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Systems
European Standards
EN 14511 Specifies the requirements for air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors.
IEEE
International Code Council
International Building Code Interior Environment & HVAC Systems
International Mechanical Code Chapter 11 Refrigeration
NFPA
National Electrical Code Article 430: Motors, Motor Circuits and Motor Controllers
Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
Underwriters Laboratories (largely product standards, not embedded system nor interoperability titles)
Uptime Institute
Implementing Data Center Cooling Best Practices
Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page
University of Rochester Central Utilities Plant Absorption Chiller
Issues: [11-67, 15-124, 15-135, 15-165]
Category: Energy, Mechanical
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Larry Spielvogel, Richard Robben
Refrigeration
Stony Brook University’s New Ultra-Low-Temp Walk-in Freezer Farm
Walk-in refrigerators play a crucial role in food preparation areas in education communities; residence halls, hospitals, research laboratories and large football stadium not the least of them:
- Food Storage: They provide space for perishable foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and prepared dishes. They help maintain the freshness and quality of ingredients by keeping them at the appropriate temperature.
- Temperature Control: They allow precise temperature control, ensuring that food items are kept at the correct temperature to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth. Different shelves or zones within the refrigerator can be set to various temperatures to accommodate various types of food.
- Extended Storage: Compared to reach-in refrigerators or freezers, walk-ins offer a larger storage capacity. This is especially beneficial for residential kitchens that need to store bulk quantities of ingredients, prepared dishes, and food supplies.
- Organization: Walk-in refrigerators are designed with shelving, racks, and storage options that enable proper organization of food items. This organization makes it easier for kitchen staff to access ingredients quickly during busy service times.
- Prep Space: In addition to storage, some walk-in refrigerators are equipped with prep tables or counters. This feature allows chefs and kitchen staff to work directly within the cold storage area, making it more convenient to prepare ingredients and assemble dishes.
- Energy Efficiency: Modern walk-in refrigerators are designed with energy-efficient features, including well-insulated panels and energy-efficient compressors, helping to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
- Compliance with Regulations: Many health and safety regulations require commercial kitchens to store perishable foods at specific temperatures. Walk-in refrigerators are designed to meet these regulatory requirements.
ASHRAE 15 sets the standard of care for safe design, construction, installation and operation of refrigeration systems. It establishes safeguards for life, limb, health, and property and prescribes safety requirements. This standard does not apply to refrigeration systems using ammonia (R-717) as the refrigerant. (ASHRAE Standard 34-2022, Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants covers that domain.)
As of this posting we find only one markup on proposed changes to ASHRAE 15; that one having more to do with correlation with changes to the one of the ASME Boiler Code (a lower tier priority for us).
Proposed Addendum a to Standard 15-2022, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems
Consultation on that markup closes October 22, 2023.
Other ASHRAE committees post their consultations at the link below:
Online Standards Actions & Public Review Drafts
We maintain the ASHRAE catalog on the standing agenda of nearly every topic we cover every day. See our CALENDAR.
Issue: [Various]
Category: Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Conservation, Facility Asset Management, US Department of Energy, #SmartCampus
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Larry Spielvogel, Richard Robben
The basis for modern refrigerators was created in 1755 AD, when Scottish professor William Cullen designed a small refrigerating machine. This machine had a pump and a container of ether. (24/26) pic.twitter.com/nw7GiSgbIE
— Bucknell_Thermo (@BucknellThermo) April 24, 2020
Rewind: District Energy
University of California Merced
Lucas Hyman is the co-author of “Sustainable On Site CHP Systems: Design, Construction and Operations” published by McGraw-Hill 2010 ISBN 978-0-07-160317-1, Co-Editor Martin Meckler is a graduate of the University of Michigan. Mike Anthony contributed Chapter 23 — Government Mission Critical – A combined FMECA and time value of money study on Critical Operations Power Systems.
Goss Engineering was one of the engineers for the University of California Merced; the first university campus with an energy infrastructure begun from “scratch”. Here, Lucas offers his insight into the subtle energy economic trade-offs between centralized and de-centralized systems.
LEARN MORE:
Backgrounder from 2007 ASHRAE conference presentation by Goss Engineering: Designing Sustainable CHP Systems
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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