NJ Chapter of ASHRAE Meeting Thermogram Jan 12.pdfFebruary 7, 2012 Daniel Nall ASHRAE Bldg Energy Renaissance Hotel, Iselin, NJ March 6, 2012 Ed Twiss Boiler and Generator Fuel Oil

January 2012

CHAPTER OFFICERS ===================

President Roger Shults 973-396-4152

President - Elect James Sarno, PE

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Vice-President Open

Treasurer

Scott Smith, PE 973-227-8666

Secretary

John Tellefsen, PE (973) 565-7622

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Dave Halko 609-520-1600

Chris Lambert 732-225-6729

Dorrie Mercurio 732-761-0108

Chris Phelan 973-777-6700

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Budget

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NJ Chapter of ASHRAE Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Renaissance Hotel Route 1 South

Iselin, New Jersey

Topic: ASHRAE Building Energy Speaker: Daniel H. Nall, FAIA, P.E. Senior Vice President Flack + Kurtz, Inc. New York, NY Cost: Members $50.00 Non-members $55.00 YEA members $25.00 Students $5.00 Time: 4:30 pm Board of Governors Meeting 5:30 pm Registration 6:30pm Chapter Announcements, Dinner and Speaker to follow RSVP: [email protected] (click on hotlink above to email) or Call 732-218-7463 and leave a message

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January 2012 THERMOGRAM PAGE 2 COMMITTEES

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CTTC — TEGA John Tellefsen, PE

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Historian Bob Daly, PE 212-566-5764

Honors & Awards

Jeffrey Grant 732-590-1527

Membership

Scott Smith 973-227-8666

Newsletter Ads & Editor

James Sarno, PE 732-938-2666

Nominating Chris Phelan 973-777-6700

Programs Roger Shults 973-396-4152

Refrigeration

Dave Halko 609-520-1600

Research/Promotion

Roger Shults 973-396-4152

Scholarships

James Sarno, PE 732-938-2666

Seminars

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Special Events/ Golf Outing Chris Phelan 973-777-6700

Student Activities

Saheel Chandrani 973-396-4252

Technical Sessions

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Web Page Editor Open

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President’s Message 3

PAOE Points Scorecard 4

Speaker Bio / Overview 4

Message From The Editor / Calendar of Events 5

NJ Chapter Updates 6

NJ ASHRAE Scholarship Info 7

Ron Jarnagin’s Letter To Membership 8

ASHRAE News 14-16

January Meeting Recap 9

ASHRAE Government Affairs Updates 10-12

ASHRAE Learning Institute Spring Online Courses 13

Look Ahead to March Meeting 15

ASHRAE DOAS Webcast Information 17-19

Help Wanted 20

Advertising with NJ ASHRAE 21

President’s Message By Roger Shults From all reports I have read or heard, the Winter Meeting in Chicago was a great success. Among the interesting highlights was Ron Jarnagin’s announcement about the rebranding effort that Society has undertaken. I think this portion of his Announcement captures the essence of what is being done. “we have created a tagline to help explain to outside audiences the expanded role of ASHRAE in the world around us. “Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment Today” presents ASHRAE as the dynamic and innovative Society it is today and promises our members, the industry and the world that whatever the future brings in the built community, ASHRAE will be at the forefront for research and guidance.” It looks like exciting times are ahead. The complete announcement follows in the newsletter. The mention that “ASHRAE will be at the forefront for research” is a reminder of the importance of Research Promotion. During the January joint meeting with MCA, I spoke with a member who expressed interest in the Endowment Fund concept. He seemed to particularly like the idea that after establishing a fund for a minimum of $2,500.00, Society will make an annual contribution, equal to 5% of the fund’s value, to Research in the name of the person or group for whom the fund is named. This is one way of being remembered in perpetuity and showing continuing support to ASHRAE Research efforts. Check the ASHRAE website for more information. Saheel Chandrani reported that he met with the NJIT students during the week of January 15 for a planning session. The small, but enthusiastic group seems committed to making a Student Chapter work. Why do you belong to ASHRAE? What does it mean to you? What is it doing for you? What would you like it to do for you? As you ponder those questions consider the fact that this is a volunteer organization. The only paid staff is in Atlanta working for headquarters. We all have our own reasons for being involved, but it is not because of the money. You can’t get rich making $0 per hour. As you think about the earlier questions, consider these: How can you be of benefit to others in the chapter? What ideas do you have that might help the chapter? How can you influence others you know to become involved with ASHRAE? The oft quoted words of John F. Kennedy “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country” can be paraphrased to place focus on your involvement in ASHRAE. I like to think that with your active involvement there are no limits to what we can achieve. We have gotten a commitment from Prudential Center for a site visit to view their ice making system. Chris Lambert will tell us more about it at our meeting. I look forward to seeing you on February 7.

“Go Giants”!!!

January 2012 THERMOGRAM PAGE 3


Speaker Biography Daniel H. Nall, FAIA, P.E. Senior Vice President, Flack + Kurtz, Inc. New York, NY Mr. Nall is a Senior Vice President of Flack and Kurtz Engineers in New York. A graduate of Princeton University and Cornell University, he is a Registered Architect, a Professional Engineer, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the NY Chapter, USGBC and has been the vice-chairman of the USGBC Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group. ASHRAE activities include the ASHRAE Sustainability Oversight Committee, TC 4.7, the Project Committees that authored the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings, the AEDG for Small Office Buildings, the AEDG for Warehouses, and the AEDG for Roadside Lodging. Mr. Nall was named one of the “25 Newsmakers of 2007” by Engineering News Record magazine. He was named “Outstanding Practitioner, 2004”, by the US Chapter of the International Building Performance Simulation Association. He has been a member of the AIA National Committee on the Environment, and is a Fellow of the AIA. He was the Chairman of the City of Atlanta Urban Design Commission, 1987-88. Notable projects include the Hearst Corporate Headquarters, the Clinton Presidential Library, the New York Times Headquarters and the Alcoa Corporate Headquarters. He is the author of over 30 papers in technical and professional journals, He is a visiting Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and has been a Visiting Lecturer at the Princeton University School of Architecture and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture at Columbia University.

Chapter Members

Member Promotion

Student Activities

Research Promotion History

Chapter Operations CTTC

NJ Chapter PAOE Point

Total

- Min = 500 Min = 300 Min = 800 Min = 100 Min = 300 Min = 450 -

- Par = 800 Par = 500 Par = 1050 Par = 300 Par = 600 Par = 850 -

691 0 110 325 0 315 1150 900

2011—2012 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) Summary


Message From The Editor By Jim Sarno Welcome to our January 2012 Edition. Please note the updated Calendar of Upcoming Meeting & Events below and keep an eye out in the Thermogram for additional information regarding the visits to the Prudential Center and the Ferreira Construction Net-Zero Building. Check out Page 15 for a look ahead to the March meeting where the topic will be Fuel Oil Pumping and Distribution. A PDH Seminar day has been set up for April 19th to coincide with the ASHRAE DOAS WebCast. The details are being finalized and will be available in the next edition of the Thermogram but participants will be able to obtain 6.0 PDH’s. Please note that State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has recently introduced legislation to update the requirements for Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) credits in the state for licensed PE’s. There is a public comment period for the proposed regulations which end March 2, 2012. The proposed regulations are here for your review http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/proposal/pelspro_010312.htm All licensed PE’s should review this to be sure they are up to date. As always, if you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to email me. I can be reached at [email protected] Thanks and hope to see you at the February meeting.

Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events Date Speaker Location

February 7, 2012 Daniel Nall ASHRAE Bldg Energy Renaissance Hotel, Iselin, NJ

March 6, 2012 Ed Twiss

Boiler and Generator Fuel Oil Pumping And Distribution

Renaissance Hotel, Iselin, NJ

April 3, 2012 To Be Determined Renaissance Hotel, Iselin, NJ

May 1, 2012 Roundtable Discussion On Energy Conservation Renaissance Hotel, Iselin, NJ

June 2012 - To Be Determined

Theme

Research Promotion

Membership & History

Student & YEA Night

Installation of New Officers & Scholarship Awards

Spouse’s Night

April 19, 2012 PDH Seminar PDH’s Eatontown, NJ

May 2012 Visit to Ferreira Construction Net Zero Bldg Visit Net Zero Branchburg, NJ

April 2012 Visit to Prudential Center Ice Plant Newark, NJ


Summary Of Board Of Governors Meeting Minutes By John Tellefsen, PE Summary of BOG Minutes – November 2011 Spencer Morasch, DRC of Region 1 offered constructive comments on the NJ chapter

practices. Roger encouraged the board to reach out to membership to fill committee positions to

spread the workload. There will be a Net Zero Building site visit in May. Final date to be determined. Two scholarship recipients will be present at the dinner meeting. A payment will be issued for the Region I Assessment. The Audit committee reviewed the financial statements from 2010-2011 fiscal year and

found them generally acceptable. Summary of BOG Minutes – December 2011 NJ ASHRAE obtained the ASHRAE Full Circle award due to Chapter officer contributions. The October and November Treasurer’s reports were read and reviewed and accepted. Roger noted that commitments up to $650 were received so far for the ASHRAE

Endowment Fund and he will reach out to corporations. Speakers for forthcoming dinner meetings need to be chosen. Student Activities: There is interest of up to 14 students at NJIT. Refrigeration: Considering a tour of Newark Prudential arena

Treasurers Update By Scott Smith, PE The Treasurers Report for the month of December was presented to the BOG and all accounts are in good standing.

Membership Promotion Update By Scott Smith, PE The Chapter is looking to identify the Young Engineers In ASHRAE (YEA) who are in the NJ Chapter and would be interested in participating in YEA specific activities. YEA members are those members who are 35 years and younger. If you are interested, please email your name and contact information so we can get a feel for how many YEA members are active. I can be reached at [email protected]


NJ ASHRAE CHAPTER – SCHOLARSHIPS We are now halfway through the 2011-2012 college year and if you work with or know of a student who is studying mechanical engineering, enrolled in an HVAC program, and meets the requirements listed below, have them contact Jim Sarno, NJ ASHRAE Scholarship Chair. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements High School Seniors High School seniors that have been accepted into a Mechanical Engineering degree program at a college, university, or technical school. Students Enrolled In Two-Year Program They must be full or part-time students who have complete a minimum of 25% of the required curriculum. They must be students in a curriculum that grants an AAS degree, preferably in HVAC&R technology, and includes at least two (2) courses in this discipline. They must have a grade point average higher that 3.0. They shall direct the school to forward a certified copy of their academic transcript directly to the committee. They must sign a release form that permits the Selection Committee to examine their academic transcript. The Chair of their department or their academic advisor must provide a letter of recommendation for the award. They must complete and submit a minimum 500-word essay describing their educational goals and objectives, and how they expect their career to evolve. Students Enrolled In Four-Year Programs They must be full or part-time students who have completed a minimum of 25% of the required curriculum in a school that grants a Bachelor’s degree. The student must have successfully completed at least two (2) courses in HVAC&R fundamentals and exhibit a sincere interest in pursuing an HVAC&R related career. They must have a grade point average higher than 3.0. They shall direct the school to forward a certified copy of their academic transcript directly to the committee. They must sign a release form, which permits the selection Committee to examine their academic transcript. The Chair of their department or their academic advisor must provide a letter of recommendation for the award. They must complete and submit a minimum 500-word essay describing their educational goals and objectives, and how they expect their career to evolve. Graduate Students They must be a full-time student enrolled in a HVAC&R related program. They must have a grade point average higher that 3.0. They shall direct the School to forward a certified copy of their academic transcript directly to the committee. They must sign a release form that permits the Selection Committee to examine their academic transcript. The Chair of their department or their academic advisor must provide a letter of recommendation for the award. They must complete and submit a minimum 500-word essay describing their educational goals and objectives, and how they expect their career to evolve. General Requirements Applicant shall live and/or be matriculating at a school in the NJ ASHRAE region. Relatives of ASHRAE members are eligible to apply and be considered for scholarships. For additional information contact Jim Sarno [email protected] or call 732-938-2666 ext:112

The deadline for submitting an application for the NJ Chapter Scholarship is March 16, 2012

For additional scholarship opportunities available from ASHRAE visit the link below. http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1271


My fellow ASHRAE members, I have some exciting news to share regarding a rebranding of our great Society. For more than 100 years, ASHRAE has provided guidance for HVAC&R. As time and technology have changed, so has ASHRAE, moving from focusing solely on HVAC&R to providing guidance for total building design, reconstruction, construction and operation. In recognition of this evolution, ASHRAE is making some changes regarding how we brand the Society. Our promise for sustainability encourages us to improve the quality in the built environment while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. The new ASHRAE brand supports our focus on improving engineering standards and our market position as a community of engineers and related professionals united by knowledge, mission and a code of ethics to design, construct and operate better places for people to live, work and play. First, and most visible, is a refreshening of the ASHRAE logo. Market research showed us that the logo had a dated brand presence (the logo was created in 1959 to recognize the merger between The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers and the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers) and that we needed a more modern look that fully reflects the evolving structure of the Society and our aspirations. Along with this logo, we have created an ASHRAE Logo Guide document to ensure that we maintain a consistent brand image.

In addition, we have created a tagline to help explain to outside audiences the expanded role of ASHRAE in the world around us. “Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment Today” presents ASHRAE as the dynamic and innovative Society it is today and promises our members, the industry and the world that whatever the future brings in the built community, ASHRAE will be at the forefront for research and guidance. Lastly, we are doing business as “ASHRAE” vs. using our full legal name of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Use of ASHRAE reflects our global membership and that our services will continue evolving globally. In addition, the rebranding coincides with a redesign of ASHRAE.org. With this redesign comes better navigation, a better search engine and better tracking, all of which will help you find the information you need whether it’s for your role in the industry or ASHRAE. An announcement regarding the rebranding was made today at the Society’s 2012 Winter Conference being held in Chicago. We also shared an inspirational video with the audience that tells the story of ASHRAE. You can view the video here.

Following the Conference, we will provide additional guidance and information for our grassroots regions, chapters and student braches on how this change impacts how these groups conduct business. In addition, we have created a Frequently Asked Questions document that provides answers to some of the questions you may have. This is an exciting time for our Society! I look forward to working with you and our more than 52,000 members around the world to shape tomorrow’s built environment today. Thank you. 2011–12 ASHRAE President


Meeting Recap Joint Meeting Of ASHRAE, ASPE and MCA Held January 11, 2012 at the Woodbridge Hilton Greg Fuller, President of North Mechanical Contracting/Ramsey& North Mechanical Services, presented an overvew of a new type of project delivery method entitled Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). IPD is unique in that all team members from the engineers and contractors all have a stake in the project and there is a need to work together. To date, in the United States, Greg indicated that approximately nine projects had used this type of project delivery method.


ASHRAE Government Affairs Update

State Legislatures Convene, Address Top-Line ASHRAE Policy Concerns

There is a buzz in state capitols right now as legislatures from coast to coast are beginning their 2012 sessions. To date (January 13), 33 of the 47 legislatures (including the District of Columbia’s Council) meeting in regular session this year – the legislatures in Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas are not slated to meet in 2012 – have convened and are already discussing measures of import to ASHRAE at both a Society and chapter level. As has been reported in past Updates, at ASHRAE’s Annual Meeting last summer in Montreal, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to develop grassroots advocacy programs at the state, provincial, and local levels within the Society’s membership. We are working to mobilize ASHRAE chapters and members in encouraging adoption of ASHRAE standards in their states, provinces, cities, and counties, as well as other public policies in line with ASHRAE advocacy priorities, including (but not limited to): · Building energy codes; · Building energy disclosure; · Engineering licensure (e.g., “Master’s or Equivalent” [as outlined in the November 18 Update], continuing education requirements, etc.) · Measures related to a higher-performance built environment; and · Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives. By utilizing a new legislative monitoring service, ASHRAE Government Affairs staff has already identified nearly 400 state-level measures that address the above issues, with a view toward acting as a centralized resource and clearinghouse of legislative information to ASHRAE regions, chapters, and members so that all can help to shape positive public policy. If you would like to be kept up-to-speed on the policy issues that matter the most to the HVAC&R professional in your state or region, please contact ASHRAE’s Government Affairs Office at [email protected] or call (202) 833-1830 and ask for Mark Wills (Manager, State and Local Government Affairs).

U.S. House and Senate Members Return Later this Month; Congressional Staff Peer Into Legislative Crystal Ball for 2012

U.S. House and Senate members are back in their states and districts, meeting with constituents and campaigning, while their congressional staffers back here in Washington, DC are trying to see through the political fog and find a path to a legislative win for their bosses. Clouding their view are the upcoming U.S. Presidential and House and Senate elections, and President Barack Obama’s upcoming State of the Union address and his budget request to Congress, both of which will outline the President’s 2012 legislative priorities. Given the high degree of partisanship within Congress and between the President, there will likely be few chances for large-scale legislation to pass, and yet there will be opportunities. For instance, some Senate leaders would like to block out time to debate energy efficiency legislation on the Senate floor, and are meeting to discuss this in greater detail in the coming weeks. The exact legislation is yet to be determined, but there is a fair likelihood that it could resemble the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S.1000), which ASHRAE and a large number of technical societies and organizations have been working on since April, 2011. 2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year, and even legislation that doesn’t pass will help set the stage for 2013.


ASHRAE Government Affairs Update; continued

New Website for Government Affairs Office In keeping with ASHRAE’s recent rebranding, announced during the Winter Meeting, the Government Affairs website has a new look – and a new URL. When you visit http://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs, you’ll find an easier-to-navigate, one-stop-shop resource to meet your ASHRAE public policy needs. From Capitol Hill to the city council, we’ve got you covered – and keep your eyes peeled in the weeks and months to come for updates, new material, and more. Grassroots Activities – Regions, Chapters, and Members – Are Indispensable to Realizing

Positive Public Policy To date (January 25), 33 of the 47 legislatures (including the District of Columbia’s Council) meeting in regular session this year – the legislatures in Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas are not slated to meet in 2012 – have convened and are already discussing measures of import to ASHRAE at both a Society and chapter level – and at a stunning rate. Through utilization of a new monitoring service, nearly 800 bills have been pinpointed by ASHRAE Government Affairs staff as relating to building energy codes and standards; “green” building; engineer licensure; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; indoor air quality; “smart grid”; and more – all issues of interest to ASHRAE members. However, success at the grassroots level requires that communication be a two-way street. While staff can serve as a clearinghouse and dissemination point of policy information in the states, provinces, or localities, we need your help in tracking what is going on – especially relative to proposed code changes or issues regularly taken up by state agencies or boards (e.g., PE licensure, continuing education). What works in Kentucky may work in Minnesota, so Government Affairs staff must be kept abreast of the goings-on so that we can provide you with the appropriate tools, contacts, coalition partners, etc., to stimulate adoption of pro-ASHRAE public policy. This is a great means by which ASHRAE staff can help ASHRAE members “on the ground” to be kept up-to-speed on these issues. Not only is this a way for ASHRAE members to become engaged in the public policy process, but it presents a terrific opportunity for personal and professional development; you can take part in effecting positive change while, making yourself more valuable as a technical and policy expert within your community and within your firm/organization – and within your ASHRAE chapter. If you would like to become a more complete ASHRAE member, please consider becoming a grassroots “champion.” To learn more and to be brought up-to-date on policy concerns of the greatest import to the HVAC&R professionals in your area, please contact the Government Affairs Office at [email protected] or call (202) 833-1830 and ask for Mark Wills (Manager, State and Local Government Affairs).

Available Now! ASHRAE Issues Update Seminar: U.S. State Building Energy Codes Legislation and Regulations

Just days ago four regional experts presented on U.S. building energy codes legislation and regulation at ASHRAE’s Winter Conference in Chicago, Illinois. You can listen to and view their presentations on timely issues of interest to ASHRAE members at http://ashraem.confex.com/ashraem/sessiontechprogram.cgi?username=6194&password=114008&wrfredirect=0


ASHRAE Government Affairs Update; continued

Building Energy Efficiency Spotlighted in President Obama’s State of the Union Address President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to Congress this past Tuesday. In his address, the President outlined his policy priorities in his so-called “Blueprint for America Built to Last”, which includes increasing building energy efficiency. “Of course, the easiest way to save money is to waste less energy. So here’s a proposal: Help manufacturers eliminate energy waste in their factories and give businesses incentives to upgrade their buildings. Their energy bills will be $100 billion lower over the next decade, and America will have less pollution, more manufacturing, more jobs for construction workers who need them”, said the President during the address. To view the transcript of President Obama’s remarks, visit http://1.usa.gov/wknYk5

To view President Obama’s policy blueprint, which contains more detailed proposals, visit http://1.usa.gov/Ao8iI5

Congress Returns – Energy and Funding Issues Likely Contentious Hotspots as Elections Near House and Senate members have returned to Washington, DC and are now determining the issues that will be tackled this year, as Democrats and Republicans prepare for the coming November elections, in which all House members and one-third of the Senate are up for reelection. Among those issues that will likely be addressed this year is building energy efficiency, which could come in the form of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S.1000) – a bill that ASHRAE has been closely working on. Even if S.1000 passes the Senate, it is unlikely to make it through the House; however this bill is likely to set the stage for future legislation, and is thus worth close attention. Federal funding and the continuing debt crisis are also on the list of contentious issues this year. On February 13, President Obama is expected to release his budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2013. Although scant details are available on this statement of the Administration’s priorities, it is largely considered dead on arrival in Congress, as the Republican-controlled House will press forward with Republican’s own vision for the country. The release of the President’s budget request kick-starts the budget and funding season in Congress, which is forecasted to result in gridlock at least until the November elections, as philosophical and priority differences persist between Democrats and Republicans. Ultimately, the ability of Members of Congress to reach agreement will determine many things, including how active federal agencies are able to be in areas such as building energy efficiency, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.


ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements CHICAGO– Thirty-six people are being recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry at the Society’s 2012 Winter Conference held here Jan. 21-25. The Hall of Fame, honors deceased members of the Society who have made milestone contributions to the growth of HVAC&R technology. The recipient is Presidential Member Roderick Kirkwood, Fellow ASHRAE, Life Member. Fellow ASHRAE is a membership grade that recognizes distinction in the arts and sciences of environmental technology and is earned through achievement as a researcher, designer, educator or engineering executive. The Society elevated 13 members to the grade of Fellow ASHRAE: •Constantinos Balaras is research director, Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development, National Observatory of Athens, Greece. •Van Baxter is senior research and development engineer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn. •Vin Gupta is senior principal engineer, 3M Company, St. Paul, Minn. •Mark Modera is professor, civil environmental engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and director, Western Cooling Efficiency Center, University of California at Davis. •Darin Nutter is associate professor of mechanical engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. •Tom Phoenix is principal and vice president, Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates, Greensboro, N.C. •Arshad Sheikh is owner/principal consultant, SES Consulting Engineers, Lahore, Pakistan. •Edward Vineyard is group leader, building equipment research, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn. •Iain Walker is scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, Calif. •Brian Warwicker is consultant, Brian Warwicker Partnership, Ltd., London, U.K. •Bill Worek is professor and director, Energy Technology Laboratory, University of Illinois-Chicago •Xudong Yang is Chang-Jiang professor and deputy director, Institute of Built Environment, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China •Jianshun Zhang is professor and director, building energy and environmental systems lab, department of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building designs, which incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality. Six projects received first-place ASHRAE Technology Awards: •Roland Charneux, P.Eng., ASHRAE Fellow, ASHRAE Certified Healthcare Facility Design Professional, Pageau Morel & Associates, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the new commercial buildings category for Mountain Equipment Co-op, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The building is owned by the co-op •Ken Sonmor, Ecovision Consulting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the existing commercial buildings category for the IKEA Brossard Distribution Center, Quebec, Canada. The building is owned by IKEA Distribution Services. •René Dansereau, Dessau, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada the new educational facilities category for the Université de Sherbrooke—Campus de Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The building is owned by the university. •Paul Marmion, Stantec Consulting, Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in the new health care facilities category for Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, British Columbia, Canada. The building is sponsored by Laing Investments Management Services and owned by the hospital. •Blake Ellis, P.E., Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, Mo. in the new industrial facilities or professes category for thermal energy storage at Texas Meidcal Center, Houston, Texas. The owner is Thermal Energy Corp. •Luc Simard, Compressor Systems Control (CSC), Inc., Les Coteaux, Quebec, Canada in the existing industrial facilities or presses category for the Arena Marcel Dutil, St-Gédéon-de-Beauce, Quebec, Canada. The building is owned by the Municipalite St-Gédéon-de-Beauce.


ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements; cont’d The ASHRAE Student Design Project Competition challenged teams of students to create an integrated sustainable building design as well as select and design HVAC&R systems for the Drake Well Museum located in Titusville, Pa., the site where Edwin L. Drake drilled the world's first oil well in 1859 and launched the modern petroleum industry. First place in HVAC System Design is awarded to Holly Brink, Michael Crabb, James Dougherty, Andrew Gilliam and Gina Halbom of University of Nebraksa-Omaha. First place in HVAC System Selection is awarded to Lynn Gualtieri, Evan Oda, Kristin Porter, Navid Saiidnia, Jeffrey Wong and Cameron Young of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif. First place in the Integrated Sustainable Building Design is awarded to Qi Te, Zhang Qiqi and Chen Yuanyi of Tianjin University, China. The John F. James International Award is given to an ASHRAE member who has done the most to enhance the Society’s international presence. The recipient is Edward Ka Cheung Tsui, managing director, Intelligent Technologies, Ltd., Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The E.K. Campbell Award honors outstanding achievements by engineering educators and is presented by the ASHRAE Life Members Club. The recipient is Wayne Helmer, Ph.D., P.E., professor of mechanical engineering, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Ark.

Looking ahead…March 6, 2012 Meeting Speaker: Ed Twiss Topic: Boiler and Generator Fuel Oil Pumping and Distribution Outline: The presentation will discuss typical system layouts; units and terminology, fuel oil pumping basics, system applications, pump set choices, system design and long term storage of fuel considerations. Ed spent his first 15 years of his career in the design and startup of industrial process control systems until his transition to facility Engineering Manager at International Papers Corporate Research Center. When International Paper closed its doors in 2004 Ed joined Analytical and Combustion Systems (ACS), a boiler room equipment and fuel oil systems manufacturers’ representative organization. Since joining ACS as a sales engineer Ed has worked on the following notable projects including: Croton Water Filtration Facility Central Heating Plant, Combustion Controls upgrade at Eastern Correctional Facility in NYS, Central Heating Plant and generator fuel oil distribution system at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, and fuel oil distribution systems at the PATH Hall and 911 Memorial and Fox News. Mr. Twiss has a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, an MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, an MS degree in Engineering Management and is a NY state licensed Professional Engineer.


ASHRAE, IAPMO Sign MOU to Advance Built Environment Codes and Standards ATLANTA – ASHRAE and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) specifically detailing ways in which the two organizations can work together to advance and promote mutual interests in built environment codesand standards. The MOU was signed during ASHRAE’s 2012 Winter Conference held this week in Chicago. “With ASHRAE’s expertise in HVAC&R engineering, and IAPMO’s expertise in plumbing and mechanical codes, our joint efforts will ensure that the design, construction, reconstruction and operation of buildings meet the built environment needs in codes and standards,” ASHRAE President Ron Jarnagin said. "IAPMO and ASHRAE enjoy a long history of working together in the interests of promoting health, safety and sustainability through the codes and standards that govern mechanical systems," said IAPMO President Dan Daniels. "I am pleased that this MOU will ensure our two organizations continue to strengthen each other and subsequently strengthen our industry." "IAPMO is delighted to be working more closely with ASHRAE in our efforts to promote our standards and services throughout the world," said IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney. "This MOU provides both organizations with the basis to expand our already close and mutually beneficial relationship as we continue to collaborate together." The MOU outlines several areas in which ASHRAE and IAPMO will work together,including: • Collaborating on common public affairs goals, such as joint promotion of codes and standards at the local, state and federal levels; andpromotion of mutually beneficial positions during the development and passage of state and federal legislation. • Exploring opportunities to co-develop new courses or other training programs that take advantage of overlapping and complementary expertise. • Fostering technical cooperation in areas of common interest by providing opportunities to participate in and comment on proposed standards, guidelines, policies and position statements developed on technical subjects as they relate to buildings and community developments; exploring ways to use ASHRAE standards in IAPMO codes, including derivative documents developed for use outside the U.S.; and investigating the feasibility ofcreating a coalition of U.S. codes and standard organizations to promote the international use of standards and codes developed by coalition participants. • Promoting research in areas where research results will add to the body of knowledge in codes and standards. • Disseminating research results quickly, focusing on high-impact findings. • Identifying opportunities for research funding from other sources ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a building technology society with more than 50,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. Founded in Los Angeles in 1926, IAPMO has grown to be recognized the world over for its Uniform Codes. With offices in 12 U.S. states and 13 countries, IAPMO has assisted with code development in such diverse places as Saudi Arabia, China, India, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Venezuela, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit IAPMO.org.


Engineered Design Group (EDG) is accepting resumes for a mid level mechanical designer for high energy projects. Applicant must be proficient in ACAD2009 or higher, Microsoft Word and Excel, and be able to work in an organized and independent manner with a minimum of 5 years experience in the retail and commercial sector. Experience with boiler/chiller piping/sizing a plus. Send resume to [email protected] for consideration. Please include cover letter with contact information.

Shine Engineering, a multi-disciplined HVAC, electrical and plumbing engineering firm seeks HVAC Design Engineer with a minimum of 3 years experience in designing commercial spaces, apartment buildings, hotels, medical buildings, industrial and retail. Must be proficient with AutoCAD. This represents an excellent opportunity to work for a small company and learn all phases of the business including project management, design, engineering and building surveys. Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills and have ability to articulate conceptual ideas with clients. • BSME Required • AutoCAD • LEED certification a plus but not required Responsibilities: 1. Mechanical design engineer on multiple projects from schematic through construction phases. 2. Complete design and specifications with supervision. 3. Coordinate project work between mechanical, electrical & plumbing engineering’s. Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary, 100% full medical. Submit resume via email with salary requirement to: [email protected]

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