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Assess the economic and environmental impact of green plumbing
Assessment Strategies
by evaluating current green plumbing issues addressed in the media
by summarizing the potential economic and/or environmental impact of green plumbing on the issue in a written report
Criteria
you relate an issue addressed in the media to green plumbing
you summarize the points of view presented in the media
you describe the potential economic and/or environmental impact of the issue
you explain the relationship between conservation, efficiency and renewal in determining green solutions
you explain the relationship between water use and energy use (i.e. the Water/Energy Nexus)
you compare water and energy usage in Wisconsin to other regions of the country
you summarize the potential of green plumbing applications to address your selected issue
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Select water conservation measures
Assessment Strategies
by recommending ways to conserve water in response to a case study or real world example provided by your instructor
Criteria
you summarize the situation described in the case study situation
you assess the water conservation impact of water closets as per EPA WaterSense and IAPMO Green Supplement
you assess the water conservation impact of shower faucets as per EPA WaterSense and IAPMO Green Supplement
you assess the water conservation impact of kitchen and lavatory faucets as per EPA WaterSense and IAPMO Green Supplement
you assess the water conservation impact of water softeners as per EPA WaterSense and IAPMO Green Supplement
you assess the water conservation impact of consumer habits [i.e. shorter showers, full loads in dishwashers and automatic clothes washers, cold water wash]
you recommend one or more water conservation measures based on your assessment
you estimate cost savings of water conservation measures
you assess the impact of water conservation on a building plumbing drain line system
you assess the impact of water conservation on a municipal water supply
you assess the impact of water conservation on a municipal sewage treatment system
you reference current Wisconsin plumbing code and EPA guidelines
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Perform a water audit
Assessment Strategies
by performing a building water audit
Criteria
you identify water conserving fixtures, appliances, and products that can reduce water consumption
you determine the impact of each component on the water audit
you prioritize those with the largest impact on water usage
you analyze costs and benefits of proposed improvements
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Analyze the impact of the Wisconsin Plumbing Code on green technology
Assessment Strategies
create a list of "green products" and determine if they are code compliant
locate product standards [SPS 381] used to determine code compliance and/or locate on state website
Criteria
you identify green products state approval per website
you determine if products not listed meet standards
you visit approved green manufacturing website for technical details
you identify the effect of green products on other plumbing components or systems [i.e. HE showerheads, HE toilets, HE aerators]
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Recommend water reuse technologies, products and systems for a given situation
Assessment Strategies
Water Quality and Reuse Case Study
Criteria
you summarize the key features of the water system described in the case study
you analyze treatment requirements for various sources of reuse
you identify potential water reuse opportunities
you evaluate each option according to water quality standards and guidelines
you identify requirements of the department for plan review
you recommend appropriate reuse technologies, products and systems for the situation described in the case study
you reference SPS 382.70
you use correct water quality terminology
you estimate the costs and return on investment (ROI) of water reuse technologies, products and systems
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Assess the viability of water heating systems
Assessment Strategies
by evaluating the viability of water heating systems in a case study
Criteria
you categorize water heating systems, products and components
you categorize heat producing sources and equipment
you compare incentives for using different types of systems
you determine demand for hot water for a building
you evaluate the results of an energy audit
you summarize the considerations for using a solar water heating system
you estimate the cost savings of a water heating system over a designated period of time
you prove code compliance
you justify your recommendation
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Analyze the components of solar thermal water heating systems
Assessment Strategies
by identifying the components of a solar thermal water heating system in a system diagram
by summarizing the similarities and differences between different types of solar thermal systems
Criteria
you locate components on a solar thermal system diagram
you identify the components specific to an active indirect solar system
you identify the components specific to a passive direct solar system
you identify the components specific to a passive indirect solar system
you identify the components specific to a swimming pool heating solar system
you compare pressurized and drain back systems
you compare passive and active systems
you compare direct and indirect systems
you compare flat plate to evacuated tube systems
you summarize the similarities and differences between different types of solar thermal systems
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Conduct a site assessment for a solar thermal system
Assessment Strategies
by conducting a site assessment on site OR in response to a case study situation
Criteria
you verify with the homeowner the proposed location of the collector and other major components
you determine the required installation area, orientation, and tilt for proposed collector installation
you establish whether there is suitable installation area with unobstructed solar access for installing collector
you determine the extent of current and future shading for any proposed collector location using a sun path calculator
you assure structural integrity and suitability of site
you determine suitable location for installing all subsystem components including piping, water heater, valves, and ancillary equipment required for complete system installation
you identify any other constraints and options for the installation related to local and state code requirements
you verify that system to be installed is appropriate for the building and climate
you follow established safety guidelines
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Design a solar thermal water heating system to meet site requirements
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a case study situation
Criteria
you review a site assessment
you determine active direct system components location and system layout and configuration
you determine active indirect system components location and system layout and configuration
you determine passive direct system components location and system layout and configuration
you determine passive indirect system components location and system layout and configuration
you determine solar pool system components location and system layout and configuration
you estimate potential cost savings
you prove code compliance
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Plan for installation of solar thermal water heating systems
Assessment Strategies
by creating an installation plan for a solar thermal water heating system
Criteria
you use relevant product information, equipment manuals, and recommended procedures to plan the installation
you plan for the installation of water heater and storage tanks according to established procedures
you plan for the installation of piping, pipe insulation and connecting system piping according to established procedures
you plan for the installation of mechanical/plumbing equipment and other components according to established procedures
you plan for the installation of electrical control systems according to established procedures
you plan for the installation of operation and identification tags and labels according to established procedures
you establish a recommended maintenance schedule according to established procedures
you prove code compliance for your installation plan
you estimate time, materials, tools and labor required for installation
you determine installation sequence to optimize use of time and materials
you assemble system components according to established procedures
you follow safety procedures when working with solar hot water and pool heating system components
you identify potential safety hazards associated with solar thermal system installation and maintenance
you plan for the installation of solar collectors according to established procedures
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Identify ways to improve the delivery of hot water by utilizing structured plumbing principles
Assessment Strategies
by applying the principles of structured plumbing to laying out the piping in a floor plan
given a case study situation
Criteria
you interpret a piping diagram and floor plan
you determine how to minimize waste
you calculate pipe size
you calculate wait time at fixtures
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Determine the role of LEED certification in green plumbing
Assessment Strategies
in a research summary assignment
Criteria
you locate information about LEED Certification
you summarize LEED rating systems
you summarize LEED requirements
you summarize how a green plumbing system can result in credits toward LEED certification
you summarize how to achieve LEED certification
you compare two or more LEED Certified Projects
you highlight the key plumbing features of LEED Certified projects
your written summary exhibits correct grammar, spelling and punctuation