Urban Energy Model Simulation Platform

04/24/2011

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PROJECT TITLE
Creating Opportunities for Adaptation Based on PULSE (Population in Urban Landscape for Sustainable Built Environment) 

FUNDED BY
National Science Foundation: Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innnovation

COLLABORATORS
Led by Jelena Srebric, Pennsylvania State University
With collaboration from Christoph Reinhart & John Spengler, Harvard University

ABSTRACT
The growth of cities brings many changes to outdoor and indoor environments, including evolving patterns of energy consumption and associated emissions.  This project aims to identify and test opportunities for urbanites and buildings to better adapt to environmental conditions and energy performance requirements.  Researchers will create a multi-scale model that spans a whole urban neighborhood in order to capture the effects of buildings on energy flows for cooling/heating/lighting.  Simulations from this unique model, along with sensor network data and inhabitant input, will inform the development of new urban design performance metrics to improve the sustainability of buildings and neighborhoods.

PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
My work has been focused around classifying campus buildings in order to be able to compare the energy performance of buildings across various campuses.  I've also worked with a graduate student at Harvard University in order to collaborate this building classification.  Our goal is to create an energy density benchmarking report that spans multiple universities.  
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Energy Management Tool for Green Intelligent Buildings

04/07/2010

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Penn State's annual Undergraduate Exhibition communicates and celebrates the participation of undergraduate students from across the University in research and creative endeavors.

POSTER PUBLICATION SUMMARY
Buildings today lack the ability to integrate information between various energy-demanding systems, resulting in inefficient energy usage and unnecessary emissions output.  Implementation of the Energy Management System, which converts each disconnected system protocol into one common language, allows users to visualize consumption and
contribute to a cleaner, greener environment.

FINAL RESULT
1st Place Among the Course-Based Project Entries  Read Full Article >>
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Millenium Science Complex Construction Site Observation

02/02/2010

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CLASS
AE 372 - Introduction to the Building Industry - Prof. John Becktel & Prof. Lisa Berkey

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Understanding the details of construction is very important to effectively mastering construction
management. In this assignment, students will develop the knowledge of how construction
activities are performed by observation and reflection of construction details, processes, and
operations.  The objective is to be exposed to actual construction processes through
the observation and documentation of various selected construction activities.

FINAL PRODUCT
Presentation, Essay
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U.S. EPA Research Fellowship for Undergraduates

12/10/2009

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I am currently applying for the following research fellowship in order to further my vision of the convergence between a building automation system and an IT system.  Creating this advanced IT communication system will evolve into the energy management tool that many companies are striving towards.

FELLOWSHIP
2010 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html

FUNDING
Up to a total of $46,500 of support for junior & senior years of undergraduate study

RESEARCH SUPERVISORS
Dr. Jelena Srebric & Dr. Stanley Aungst

PROPOSED PROJECT
Real‐time Analytical Energy Management Tool for Cost Effective Green Intelligent Buildings
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NOMO Autos Database Design

12/07/2009

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CLASS
IST 210 - Organization of Data - Dr. Stanley Aungst

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The goal of this project is to develop & implement a database design that will allow NOMO Auto Group to track automobiles residing at each dealership, as well as to keep track of the sales information associated with each automobile.  Your team will also be required to present your solution to the NOMO Auto Group “Board of Directors.”  In addition, you will (1) create the DDL to implement the database, (2) define prototype queries and create the appropriate DML, (3) provide and demonstrate your SQL code and your PHP code, and (4) implement your solution using MySQL.

FINAL PRODUCT

WEB INTERFACE FOR DATABASE
http://php.scripts.psu.edu/mic5145/ist210/index.php
LOGIN AS MANAGER:  km1356, apple

PRESENTATIONS
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Energy Management Tool for Buildings

12/02/2009

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CLASS
IST 220 - Networking & Telecommunications - Dr. Angsana Techatassanasoontorn

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Networks and telecommunications play increasingly important roles for individuals,
organizations, nations, and society. One approach to develop a deeper understanding of the
significance of networks is to analyze a real-world problem, develop a network-based solution,
and assess the impacts and risks of the solution. In your team project, you will choose a realworld
problem that your team plans to work on throughout the semester.

FINAL PRODUCT
Presentation
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US Power Grid vs. Smart Grid

11/16/2009

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CLASS
IST 220 - Networking & Telecommunications - Dr. Angsana Techatassanasoontorn

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
 Networks and telecommunications are a complex area that involves a large body of knowledge.
The goal of the small research assignment is to help students learn about interesting topics
beyond the fundamental concepts outlined in the curriculum.  The research assignments will promote active participation in class and engage students to the
intriguing world of networks.

FINAL PRODUCT
Presentation
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Green Intelligent Building Conference Summary

10/19/2009

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RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
Dr. Jelena Srebric

CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DATE  29-Sep-2009 - 30-Sep-2009
PLACE  Santa Clara, CA
DETAILS  Focused on the concepts, technologies, practices, and processes that will be instrumental to infrastructure and economic renewal, and to the realization of a more efficient future for buildings.
http://www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACS/

REFLECTION
This is not something that was funded by my research professor or Penn State, it was just something I wanted to do.  It was the very first time I had been ever been to California or to a conference.  I ended up being the youngest person there.  In the end, it couldn't have been a more rewarding trip.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
After attending the Green Intelligent Building Conference in Santa Clara California on Sept. 29-30, 2009, I prepared a summary of what I learned.  This presentation was presented to Dr. Srebric's Graduate Research Team because the concepts presented at the conference were exceptionally visionary.  It also provides my interests, thoughts, and related research at the time.

FINAL PRODUCT
Presentation
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Cloud Computing Video

08/10/2009

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CLASS
IST 110 - Information, People, & Technology - Dr. Ed Glantz

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Develop, script and produce a 5-minute video illustrating something that technology has really changed.  The objective is for the video to be shown to prospective students, and their parents, to help them learn something about topics in IST/SRA.

FINAL PRODUCT
Video
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Energy Business Intelligence Speech

08/05/2009

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CLASS
CAS 100A - Effective Public Speaking - Prof. Melissa Marshall

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The policy speech aims to present, explain, and argue for the adoption of a proposed policy (e.g. a new law, regulation, community practice, etc.) to be implemented by the University, the student body, the local community, the state, the Federal government, the UN, or some other collective agent of social change, and that will reduce or eliminate the problem described in the first speech. 

FINAL PRODUCT
Presentation, Speech, Essay
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