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Get the Most out of Your AV System Dollar
Wadsworth, Raymond H. – American School and University, 1974
An audiovisual consultant takes a critical look at current practices and shows ways to save money. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Lighting
Effective Window Insulation.
Lewis, Ed – American School and University, 1980
Independent laboratories have tested insulating aluminum glass framing systems, and several manufacturers have recently published test results for their systems. (Author)
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Equipment Evaluation, Merchandise Information, Thermal Environment
New Coal Burning Process Works for Georgetown.
American School and University, 1980
Georgetown University is demonstrating a new approach to burning coal. Its fluidized bed steam generating plant is showing reliability and efficiency within all emission limits. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Efficiency, Equipment Evaluation, Fuels
The Supers Are Coming!
Weinberg, Sandy – American School and University, 1985
New "supermicros," extremely powerful microcomputers, may take the place of minicomputers in college administration. The differences between the two types of computers are explained and suggestions are offered for what and when to buy. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Merchandise Information
New Windows Solve Old Problems.
American School and University, 1980
Windows were an important factor in renovation plans for the Wyoming Valley West School District in Kingston (Pennsylvania). (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Thermal Environment
Audio Alarm Systems--Take Another Look.
Sabatino, Leonard N. – American School and University, 1980
Describes new audio alarm systems, their installation requirements, and advantages. (MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Audio Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Corrosion Problems in Absorption Chillers
Stetson, Bruce – American School and University, 1978
Absorption chillers use a lithium bromide solution as the medium of absorption and water as the refrigerant. Discussed are corrosion and related problems, tests and remedies, and cleaning procedures. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Chemical Analysis, Cleaning, Equipment Evaluation
Spec Checklist.
Yeoman, Brian K. – American School and University, 1984
Presents methods for establishing functional guidelines and evaluating procurement specifications. Includes three lists of guidelines to consider before procurement advertising. (MD)
Descriptors: Bids, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Safe Playground Design
Licht, Kenneth F. – American School and University, 1974
Describes how to properly plan and equip playgrounds. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Equipment, Elementary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Primer for Purchasing Software.
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The first article in a three-part series to help purchasers obtain the best computer software for their budgets tells how to define requirements before soliciting bids for software. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Primer for Purchasing Computer Programs: Part 2.
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The second article in a series of three to help purchasers obtain the best computer programs for their budgets, deals with bid solicitation and software evaluation. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Selecting Replacement Windows.
Steinhart, David – American School and University, 1980
Replacement windows can help solve energy waste problems as well as maintenance problems if the right types are chosen. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Flow, Energy Conservation, Equipment Evaluation, Facility Improvement
Replacement Windows--How to Specify Success.
Jerpbak, H. L. – American School and University, 1980
How to verify performance claims with an onsite testing before buying replacement windows. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Flow, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Facility Improvement
Sweeping without Brooms.
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
A gasoline operated air blower saves time, improves the quality of work, reduces operator fatigue, and costs less to use than a push broom. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Asbestos: The Case for Encapsulation.
Russek, William F. – American School and University, 1980
Encapsulation has proven to be the safest, surest, and most permanent method of treating sprayed asbestos on ceilings and walls. Federal aid is available to help pay for inspection of school buildings for asbestos and for asbestos removal. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Federal Aid
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