Resources for Biological Systems Engineering
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Air Conditioning System? | As you begin the process of selecting the most efficient air conditioning system for
your home, investigate the critical issues of system size, placement, installation,
and contractor experience. Your goal is to obtain an efficient system by: sizing
the system for the specific cooling load of your home; selecting and properly
installing the thermostats or controls; designing a ductwork system to deliver the
correct amount of conditioned air to each space; and sealing and insulating all
ductwork. |
Feb 3, 2020 | 2901-9001 (BSE-289NP) | ||
Droplet Chart / Selection Guide | When choosing nozzles/droplet sizes for spray applications, applicators must consider both coverage needed and drift potential. As a rule, smaller droplets provide better coverage, but larger droplets are less likely to drift. |
Aug 13, 2019 | 442-031 (BSE-263P) | ||
Nutrient Management for Small Farms | Dec 17, 2018 | 442-305 (BSE-241P) | |||
Fine Tuning a Sprayer with “Ounce” Calibration Method | This extension publication discusses guidelines to quickly
evaluate the performance of a sprayer. Sprayer calibration,
nozzle discharge, spray pattern uniformity, speed
checks, pump performance, and plumbing arrangements
are evaluated with minimal calculations. |
Apr 16, 2020 | 442-453 (BSE-320P) | ||
Filtration, Treatment, and Maintenance Considerations for Micro-Irrigation Systems | May 24, 2023 | 442-757 (BSE-222P) | |||
Using Groundwater for Agricultural Irrigation in Virginia | Virginia usually receives ample rainfall to support agriculture, but droughts in 2002, 2007, and 2010 led to severe problems for farms in many regions.
Using groundwater for irrigation can help manage drought risks on farms without access to ponds or streams. However, installing groundwater wells can be expensive and time-consuming. The amount of water obtained from wells can vary in different regions of the state. This bulletin is intended to provide agricultural producers with information on technical and regulatory issues related to irrigating with groundwater. |
Jun 22, 2023 | BSE-215P (BSE-353P) | ||
Managing Climate Risks and Extreme Weather in Agriculture | May 24, 2023 | BSE-226P | |||
Managing Drainage From Agricultural Lands with Denitrifying Bioreactors in the Mid-Atlantic | This publication highlights recent advances in adapting denitrifying bioreactors developed in the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic region. Denitrifying bioreactors are edge-of-field management practices that harness the activity of soil bacteria to remove excess nitrogen from drainage waters. Agricultural drainage is a significant source of nutrients to the Chesapeake Bay and important to manage. Although challenges remain with respect to adapting designs to treat ditch drainage, denitrifying bioreactors hold promise to yield water quality improvements in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. |
Dec 11, 2023 | BSE-234P (BSE-355P) | ||
Estimating Financial Costs and Benefits of Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET) | Row crop agriculture in Virginia and other Eastern states is largely rainfed, but there is increasing interest in irrigation as a way to manage dry periods and weather variability. However, irrigation systems require substantial installation and operating costs, and it can be very difficult to determine if yield improvements will be sufficient to justify these costs. This publication provides an overview on the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool, which was recently developed to help row crop producers estimate financial aspects of supplemental irrigation. The tool estimates installation and operating costs, as well as revenues from improved yields, using user-supplied information and historic data on weather and prices for crops and fuel. It accounts for uncertainty in these estimates by presenting a range of values for each cost. |
Apr 30, 2024 | BSE-237P (BSE-358P) | ||
Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET)-Workbook | Row crop agriculture in Virginia and other Eastern states is largely rainfed, but there is increasing interest in irrigation as a way to manage dry periods and weather variability. However, irrigation systems require substantial installation and operating costs, and it can be very difficult determine if yield improvements will be sufficient to justify these costs. This publication provides an overview on the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool, which was recently developed to help row crop producers estimate financial aspects of supplemental irrigation. The tool estimates installation and operating costs, as well as revenues from improved yields, using user-supplied information and historic data on weather and prices for crops and fuel. It accounts for uncertainty in these estimates by presenting a range of values for each cost. |
Apr 29, 2024 | BSE-237A | ||
Irrigation Scheduling in Humid Climates Using the Checkbook Method | Irrigation scheduling is the process of deciding when and how much irrigation to apply to a field. Applying too little irrigation water can cause crop losses and yield reduction, but applying too much water can waste money, fertilizer, and labor, and can even decrease yields in some cases. The goal of this bulletin is to provide information that can help irrigators schedule irrigation using the checkbook method. It describes some of the benefits of irrigation scheduling and general factors that influence the amount and timing of irrigation needs. It then describes the data needed for checkbook irrigation scheduling and how to get this data, the calculations involved, and software/apps that can be used to help with these calculations. |
Jun 21, 2024 | BSE-239P | ||
Household Water Quality - Virginia Beach | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-101 | |||
Household Water Quality - Warren County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-102 | |||
Household Water Quality - Westmoreland County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-104 | |||
Household Water Quality - Wythe County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-106 | |||
Household Water Quality - Bedford County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-11 | |||
Household Water Quality - Botetourt County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-13 | |||
Household Water Quality - Buckingham County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-16 | |||
Household Water Quality - Campbell County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-17 | |||
Household Water Quality - Carroll County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-19 | |||
Household Water Quality - Charlotte County | Nov 12, 2019 | BSE-284-21 | |||
Household Water Quality - Clarke County | Nov 18, 2019 | BSE-284-24 | |||
Household Water Quality - Craig County | Nov 18, 2019 | BSE-284-25 | |||
Household Water Quality - Culpeper County | Nov 18, 2019 | BSE-284-26 | |||
Household Water Quality - Dinwiddie County | Nov 18, 2019 | BSE-284-30 | |||
Household Water Quality - Essex County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-31 | |||
Household Water Quality - Fauquier County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-33 | |||
Household Water Quality - Floyd County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-34 | |||
Household Water Quality - Fluvanna County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-35 | |||
Household Water Quality - Franklin County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-36 | |||
Household Water Quality - Frederick County | Nov 21, 2019 | BSE-284-37 | |||
Household Water Quality - Giles County | Dec 3, 2019 | BSE-284-38 | |||
Household Water Quality - Goochland County | Dec 3, 2019 | BSE-284-40 | |||
Household Water Quality - Grayson County | Dec 4, 2019 | BSE-284-41 | |||
Household Water Quality - Greene County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-42 | |||
Household Water Quality - Halifax County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-44 | |||
Household Water Quality - Hanover County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-46 | |||
Household Water Quality - Isle of Wight | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-50 | |||
Household Water Quality - King George County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-53 | |||
Household Water Quality - Lancaster County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-55 | |||
Household Water Quality - Loudoun County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-57 | |||
Household Water Quality - Louisa County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-58 | |||
Household Water Quality - Lunenburg County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-59 | |||
Household Water Quality - Madison County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-61 | |||
Household Water Quality - Mecklenburg County | Dec 5, 2019 | BSE-284-63 | |||
Household Water Quality - Montgomery County | Dec 10, 2019 | BSE-284-65 | |||
Household Water Quality - Nelson County | Dec 10, 2019 | BSE-284-66 | |||
Household Water Quality - Eastern Shore | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-70 | |||
Household Water Quality - Northumberland County | Dec 10, 2019 | BSE-284-71 | |||
Household Water Quality - Nottoway County | Dec 10, 2019 | BSE-284-72 | |||
Household Water Quality - Orange County | Dec 10, 2019 | BSE-284-73 | |||
Household Water Quality - Page County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-74 | |||
Household Water Quality - Pittsylvania County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-77 | |||
Household Water Quality - Powhatan County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-79 | |||
Household Water Quality - Prince George County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-81 | |||
Household Water Quality - Prince William County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-82 | |||
Household Water Quality - Pulaski County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-83 | |||
Household Water Quality - Rappahannock County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-84 | |||
Household Water Quality - Roanoke County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-87 | |||
Household Water Quality - Russell County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-90 | |||
Household Water Quality - Shenandoah County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-92 | |||
Household Water Quality - Spotsylvania County | Dec 11, 2019 | BSE-284-95 | |||
Accurate Application and Placement of Chemicals on Lawns | Feb 12, 2020 | BSE-318NP | |||
What to Know When Buying a Home with Well and Septic | Apr 23, 2021 | BSE-340NP | |||
Best Management Practice Fact Sheet 16: Step Pool Stormwater Conveyance | Sep 3, 2021 | BSE-341P | |||
Fluoride in Drinking Water | This is a collaborative effort based on VAHWQP data and working with two undergraduate researchers in BSE. It was reviewed by a public health consultant who is an expert in water fluoridation. This publication is produced in partnership with Virginia Department of Health and was designed by a contracted graphic designer and MPH student, Christy Meek. Digital only, front and back, color. |
Mar 25, 2024 | BSE-357NP | ||
Ozone Application in Aquaculture | Apr 5, 2017 | FST-244P |