Thursday, December 3, 2015

Video of Heated Water Flowing from the Outlet Tubing

Water leaving the system was found to be reaching temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit; this alone proved the system to be functional and effective for heating water in a sustainable manner.

Testing and Tube Connection Photos

Visual of the temperature prob used take measurements of the system. The hottest areas of the pile were found to be reaching temperatures of over 130 degrees Fahrenheit




Measurements of temperature through ought the system were taken. The data shows that outsides of the pile were warmer than the middle, while vertical location showed now correlations. We believe the outside was warmer due to easier access to oxygen through convective forces. 



Brad taking temperature measurements on different locations of the compost pile. 

Laying the insulted tubing into the trench that leads to the greenhouse.Insulation from the tubing as well as the Earth will stop the water from losing heat on its way back to the greenhouse. 



The compost pile next to the shed where the tubing will go to and from. You can see the unconnected tube on the top of the pile.
Some of the guys hard at work digging the trench. This trench will provide more insulation to the already insulated tubing carrying the water to and from the greenhouse.

Pumping Systems

Pump to move water through the compost and water storage tank system. 


Pump that will be able to measure temperature of water going into the fish tank.