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American School and University, 1974
Contends that small defects in steam heating systems often go unnoticed, while efficiency drops. Presents guidelines for detecting steam loss through trap orifices and determining how much they are costing. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Guidelines
Levinson, Patrick J. – American School & University, 1996
Discusses how annual boiler maintenance can help cut fuel costs and prevent downtime. Outlines a cleaning program, which includes inspecting the fireside of the boiler, checking the refractory, and checking the waterside. Describes other maintenance measures, such as checking hydraulic fluid levels, and offers tips for analyzing combustion. (RJM)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance
Download full textLarson, R. E.; Rust, L. W. – 1968
Results of a one-year research program to study maintenance procedures for operating mechanical equipment were based on the determination of--(1) the present condition and level of performance of operating mechanical equipment, (2) the problems encountered by school administrators and custodial engineers pertaining to operating mechanical…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Custodian Training, Engineering Technicians, Equipment Maintenance
AGB Reports, 1978
The University of Illinois' program of "Quick Fix, Refit, and Systems Convert" is described. Lists are given showing conservation measures already taken, under way, or under active consideration. (LBH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance, Facilities
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. School Plant Management Section. – 1965
Intended as a manual to provide school custodians with some understanding of basic functions of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment for safe, efficient operation. Contains general rules and specifications for providing custodians with a more complete awareness of their equipment and the field of "Climate Control" within the…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Custodian Training, Equipment Maintenance
Piele, Philip K. – 1972
Sophisticated heating, electrical sanitation, and recreational systems require more time and concern from school administrators than did their simpler counterparts in the past. The complicated training and workload scheduling of persons charged with actual maintenance operations also require more attention. During the past decade, a body of…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Costs, Custodian Training, Educational Facilities
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1973
Prepared with the assistance of a panel of experts, this report sets forth available information for school architects and administrators facing the energy crisis. The booklet tells specifically how economies can be effected in the operation and maintenance of school buildings; in the modernization of existing schools; and in the planning of…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Custodian Training, Economics, Educational Facilities
Howard, Steve, Comp. – 1984
The challenge of professionalism is addressed in the 32 papers published in this Proceedings. The papers and their authors include: "New Concepts of Management: Challenges of Professionalism" (keynote address, Herman Birnbrauer); "Alternate Financing of Campus Projects" (F. Louis Fackler); "An Automated Work Order System…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Asbestos, Building Operation, Campus Planning
