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2 | 3 - Time
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.03  https://standardsmichigan.com/time/
| 4 - Building “Backup” Electric Power
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.04  You are welcomed to join our review of backup power systems (customer-level). Although the term “backup” is not used in the codes and standards that govern electrical power safety and reliability, “backup” is a term of art widely used in design and field practice. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page. https://standardsmichigan.com/backup-power-systems/ https://twitter.com/GretaBucyte/status/1699002002095722790?s=20
| 5 - Winter Carnival
- Mechanical 330
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.05  “A machine, to be economical, should be capable of being worked at any time, day or night, summer and winter, with trifling exception.” — Thomas Tredgold (1882 “Practical Essay on the Strength of Cast Iron and Other Metals“) 
Today we scan of redlines of titles open for public consultation in the mechanical engineering domain as it is understood in building construction disciplines. After architectural elements, mechanical systems in new building construction encompass a variety of components and technologies that are designed to ensure the comfort, safety, and functionality of the building’s occupants. These systems are crucial for maintaining indoor environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. Here are some key mechanical system elements commonly found in new building construction: - HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning):
- Heating: Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, or electric heaters are used to provide warmth in cold seasons.
- Ventilation: Systems that circulate fresh air, remove indoor pollutants, and regulate humidity.
- Air Conditioning: Cooling systems, such as central air conditioners or ductless mini-split units, maintain comfortable temperatures during hot weather.
- Ductwork: A network of ducts and pipes used to distribute heated or cooled air throughout the building. These ducts also serve to facilitate ventilation and air filtration.
- Plumbing Systems: Water supply and wastewater removal systems, including pipes, fixtures, pumps, and water heaters for hot water supply.
- Elevators and Escalators: Vertical transportation systems that move people and goods between different floors of the building.
- Noise Control: Sound insulation and acoustic design are essential for ensuring a comfortable and quiet indoor environment, especially in commercial or multi-family residential buildings.
- Building Automation and Smart Technologies: Integration of smart devices and sensors for energy management, security, and convenience, including lighting, blinds, and security systems. These are computer-based systems that monitor and control various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and access control, to optimize energy usage and maintain comfort.
- Plumbing and Sanitary Systems: Sanitary systems manage wastewater disposal and sewage, while plumbing systems provide clean water for domestic use.
- Environmental Controls: Systems for managing indoor air quality, including air purification, humidity control, and pollutant filtration.
These mechanical system elements work in conjunction to create a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient building environment. The design and integration of these systems are critical to the overall functionality and sustainability of modern building projects. Many of the characteristics listed above are covered in separate colloquia. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our homepage.
Related: https://standardsmichigan.com/mechanical-engineering-monthly/
| 6 - Bollards
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.06 Bollards
| 7 - Winter Sport
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.07  Frederick Bourchier Taylor (1906-1987)
Hockey On Henri Julien Street At Pine Avenue East, Montreal 1948
An overview of public commenting opportunities on proposed standards for sports and recreation equipment and athletic facilities. Send email to [email protected] for access to the agenda. https://twitter.com/amandapeck04/status/1697639590725574984?s=20 
https://twitter.com/USCBeach/status/1676717865171570689?s=20 https://twitter.com/ansidotorg/status/1676936533767487488?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBPrepHead/status/1676982024135999489?s=20
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9 | 10 | 11 - Illumination 200
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.11 
Illumination technologies have had a pattern of consuming about 35 percent of building electrical energy use. That number has been pressed downward with the expanded application of LED luminaires and occupant responsive controls; much of the transformation hastened by IEEE and ASHRAE consensus products. Today we run through the development status of these products. Our meeting coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas.
| 12 - Hello World!
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.12 
Today we explain our collaboration with other education settlements in the US and other nations. We conform to participation requirements set by ANSI US Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization but we also have liaison with other universities in the European Union who conform to the participation requirements of their own national standards bodies. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page. Because a great deal of content is copyright protected by the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunications Union, please contact [email protected] for an advance agenda.
https://standardsmichigan.com/international-standards-teleconference-today-11-am-eastern/ 
https://standardsmichigan.com/iso-tc-309/ 
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| 13 - MPSC Meeting
09:25 2025.02.13  https://standardsmichigan.com/state-of-michigan-electrical-administrative-act-%c2%a7338-883/ - Day Care
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.13 lorem
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16 | 17 | 18 - Infotech 200
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.18 
Today at 11 AM/ET we update our understanding of best practice literature relevant to the information and communication technology enterprises in education communities. Our online meetings coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas. Starting 2023 we have begun to break down our coverage of information and communication technology embedded in campus buildings into two modules – Infotech 200 and Infotech 400. Open to everyone. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
| 19 - Town Gas
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.19 The term “town gas” has its roots in the 19th and early 20th centuries and refers to a type of manufactured gas that was commonly used for lighting, cooking, and heating in urban areas before the widespread adoption of natural gas. Historical Background:- Origins (Late 18th Century):
- Town gas was first produced in the late 1700s using a process called coal gasification. This involved heating coal in the absence of air, which produced a flammable gas mixture, along with by-products like coke and coal tar.
- One of the earliest developers of coal gas was William Murdoch, a Scottish engineer who used it to light his house and workshop in 1792.
- Rise of Gasworks (19th Century):
- The first large-scale public gasworks was established in London in 1812 by the Gas Light and Coke Company.
- Town gas became a popular energy source in cities across Europe, North America, and other industrialized regions, used mainly for street lighting and later for domestic lighting, cooking, and heating.
- The gas was distributed through a network of pipelines to homes and businesses.
- Composition:
- Town gas was typically a mixture of hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, and other hydrocarbons. The high carbon monoxide content made it highly toxic, posing safety risks if leaks occurred.
- Transition to Natural Gas (Mid-20th Century):
- After World War II, advancements in natural gas extraction and transportation (via pipelines) made it more economical and safer than manufactured gas.
- By the 1960s and 1970s, most countries transitioned from town gas to natural gas, which is primarily methane and has a lower carbon monoxide content.
- Legacy:
- Although town gas is no longer widely used, the term remains part of historical discussions about energy and infrastructure. Some older urban gas distribution systems were initially designed for town gas and later converted for natural gas use.
Modern Relevance:In some regions, the concept of “town gas” persists but refers to localized systems of manufactured or synthetic gas, particularly in areas without access to natural gas pipelines. The development of biogas and synthetic natural gas (SNG) also echoes some aspects of the historical town gas systems.
| 20 - Inglenook
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.20  St. Olaf College | Dakota County Minnesota https://standardsmichigan.com/inglenook/
| 21 - Radio 400
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.21 
Today we refresh our understanding of the regulations for Class D campus radio systems. We review the literature for production technologies and FM transmission technologies through airwaves, cabling systems, the internet or a combination of all. https://standardsmichigan.com/radio-400/
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23 | 24 | 25 | 26 - Security 200
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.26  
Periodic review of the best practice catalogs that set the standard of care for security of education communities. Send [email protected] an email for an advance agenda.
| 27 - Du Froid
11:00 -12:00 2025.02.27 Sixteen Dogs Cozying Up Next to the Fireplace 
Status check on the catalog of best practice titles covering the management of education community snow and ice management during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere. https://standardsmichigan.com/snow-ice/
| 28 | March |
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