American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
M I N U T E S
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Hyatt Regency Hotel
Albuquerque, New Mexico
JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010
Note: These draft minutes have not been approved and not the official, approved record until approved by the Research Administration Committee.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010
PRINCIAL MOTIONS ................................................................................................................................... iii
ACTION ITEMS – JUNE 2010 MEETING ............................................................................................. v
RECURRING ACTION ITEMS ................................................................................................................... v
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................... vii
A. CALL TO ORDER ..................................................................................................................................... 1
B. REVIEW OF AGENDA ........................................................................................................................... 1
C. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS FROM JANUARY 2010 MEETING ............................................ 2
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................................................................................... 3
E. CHAIRS REPORT...................................................................................................................................... 3
F. BOD EX-OFFICIO REPORT .................................................................................................................. 4
MEETING OF THE WHOLE: G-PROPOSED MOP, ROB OR RESEARCH MANUAL CHANGES ....................................... 4 H- RTAR REVIEW ............................................................................................................................. 7 I-WORK STATEMENT REVIEW .................................................................................................. 8 J- RESERCH ADVISORY PANEL UPDATE ................................................................................ 9 K- CONSULTANTS REPORT ......................................................................................................... 9 L- RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR BREAKFAST ....................................................... 9 M- PLANS FOR FY 10-11 SOCIETY YEAR ............................................................................... 10 N- MORTS REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 10 O- TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO POTENTIALLY BID FALL ......................... 10 P- TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS ..................................................................................... 11 Q- UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROJECTS ................................................................................ 12 R- RESEARCH LIAISON SECTION REPORTS ......................................................................... 12
S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................... 13 T. NEW BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................................ 13 U. NEXT MEETING ....................................................................................................................................... 13 ADJOURN ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
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PRINCIPAL MOTIONS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010
NO. PAGE MOTION 1 3 the draft minutes of the RAC 2010 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida and the spring
teleconference be approved as drafted.
2 3 proposed research project 1515-TRP, “Thermal and Air Quality Acceptability in Buildings that Reduce Energy by Reducing Minimum Airflow from Overhead Diffusers,” be reconsidered for funding by Technology Council based upon new information provided by single bidder.
3 4 That Section 3.930 – Model Research Agreement of Volume 3: Standing Rules – Manuals and Procedures of the Rules of the Board be modified as indicated
4 6 the Research Manual changes be approved
5 7 1614-RTAR, Evaluation of Effectiveness of UV Systems, sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen Ventilation, be returned.
6 7 1615-RTAR, Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) Methods for Supermarkets, sponsored by TC 7.5, Smart Building Systems, be accepted.
7 7 1616-RTAR, Revise Load Calculation Applications Manual (2009), sponsored by TC 4.1, Load Calculation Data and Procedures, be returned.
8 7 1618-RTAR, Literature Search and Risk Assessment for Establishing a Low Limit of Relative Humidity Levels in Health Care Spaces, sponsored by TC 9.6, Healthcare Facilities, be conditionally accepted.
9 7 1619-RTAR, Data Center Gaseous Contamination Limits and Means of Monitoring, sponsored by TC 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment, be returned.
10 7 1621-RTAR, CHP Driving Rain: Impact on Durability, Indoor Humidity and Energy Efficiency, sponsored by TC 4.4, Building Materials and Building Envelope Performance, be rejected.
11 8 1434-WS, Refrigerated Facilities Doorway Infiltration Air Energy Reduction, sponsored by 10.5, Refrigerated Distribution and Storage Facilities, be returned.
12 8 1561-WS, Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic Data for Regional or Mesoscale climatic Variations, sponsored by TC 4.2, Climatic Information, be returned.
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13 8 1566-WS, Equations to Estimate Evaporation Rates from Wetted Surfaces in Natatoriums and Commercial/Industrial Buildings, sponsored by TC 8.10, Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes, be returned.
14 8 1581-WS, Develop Alternate Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37/ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be conditionally accepted.
15 8 1587-WS, Improved Tools for Control Loop Performance Measurement and Evaluation, sponsored by TC 7.9, Building Commissioning, be returned.
16 9 1588-WS, Representative Layer-by-Layer Descriptions for Fenestration Systems with Specified Bulk Properties such as U factor and SHGC, sponsored by TC 4.7, Energy Calculations, be conditionally returned.
17 9 1592-WS, CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide, sponsored by TC 1.10, Cogeneration Systems, be conditionally accepted.
18 9 1608-WS, Develop Comprehensive Performance Rating (CPR) for Unitary HVAC, Phase 1, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be returned.
19 11 1493-TRP, “CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses,” be awarded to Zhiqlang Zhai and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $20,000 each or ($40,000 total).
20 11 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations,” be awarded to Secat, Inc. for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $107,000.
21 11 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems,” be awarded to the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $112,829.
22 12 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods,” to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $80,000.
23 12 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores,” be awarded to University of Texas-Austin for a period of 30 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $1,408,356.
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ACTION ITEMS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (RAC)
JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010
Action #
Responsibility Summary of Action Page/ status
1 Staff Add Iain Walker to the PMS roster for ASHRAE Research Project 1515-RP.
3 complete
2 Somasundaram MORTS
Respond to South India request for feedback on natural ventilation/cooling study. Provide the URP procedures.
4 complete
3 Braun Draft revision text for consideration at Tech Weekend meeting on proposed move of Model Research Agreement from ROB to MOP.
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4 Braun MORTS
Prioritize TRPs to bid fall 2010 11
5 MORTS Implement the RAC roster changes for 2010-2011 13
RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (EACH MEETING)
Responsibility Summary of Action Chair Report to Technology Council on RAC’s MBO Status. Research Liaisons Remind all TC chairs and research subcommittee chairs in section that a
draft of all Work Statement and RTARs, and all later versions should be sent to their Research Liaison for review before information is passed on to the Manager of Research.
RPS (Primary) Review RTARs RAS (Secondary) RAS (Primary) Review Work Statements RPS (Secondary) RAS (Primary) Review TRPs and URPs RPS (Secondary) RPS (Primary) Review and revise the Society’s Research Implementation Plan based upon (Secondary) accepted RTARs. Subcommittee Report Status of assigned MBOs.
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Chairs Staff Distribute copies of Technology Council's Action Items and Motions affecting
RAC. BOD ExO Report to the RAC Chair BOD's Actions and Motions affecting RAC. Staff Forward international URPs to RAS Chair in addition to the cognizant TC and
Research Liaison. RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (ANNUAL MEETING) Responsibility Summary of Action Chair Invite new RAC members to meeting and any training sessions at meeting. Incoming Chair Finalize MBOs and roster assignments. Set date for fall meeting.
RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (WINTER MEETING)
Responsibility Summary of Action RPS Plan workshop for new RAC members at the Annual meeting. RPS Review Grant-In-Aid Applications RPS Review New Investigator Award Nominations RPS Review Homer Addams Award Nominations MORTS Prepare semi-annual report to RAC by May 15. RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (FALL MEETING) Responsibility Summary of Action RAS Plan Research Workshop for Winter Meeting RAC Decide if Spring meeting is needed and set date for Spring meeting. RLs Review “Service to ASHRAE Research Award” nominations submitted TC
chairs and select best nomination for RAC consideration.
MORTS Prepare semi-annual report to RAC by December 15.
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1: BOD-EX presentation ATTACHMENT 2: Research Manual changes ATTACHMENT 3: AHRTI Consultant Report ATTACHMENT 4: MBOs FY 10-11 ATTACHMENT 5: MORTS Semi-Annual Report ATTACHMENT 6: 1493-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 7: 1517-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 8: 1547-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 9: 1583-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 10: 1596-RPAnalysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 11: RL Section Report
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
M I N U T E S
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS: Lawrence Markel, Chair Carl Huber, Incoming Member James Braun, Vice-chair Piotr Domanski, Incoming Member Hakim Elmahdy, Chair RAS Hugh Henderson, Chair RPS – 6/30 only Sriram Somasundaram, RL Section 1.0 Iain Walker, RL Section 2.0 Raymond Cohen, RL Section 3.0 John House, RL Section 4.0 Jaap Hogeling, RL Section 6.0 ASHRAE STAFF: George Jackins, RL Section 7.0 Claire Ramspeck, DOT Richard Hermans, RL Section 8.0 Bruce Hunn, DSP Carl Lawson, RL Section 9.0 Mike Vaughn, MORTS Roberto Aguilo, RL Section 10.0 Donna Daniel, COOR Stephen Szymurski, Consultant ARTI Michael Brandemuehl, BOD Ex-Offcio Tom Watson, Coordinating Officer MEMBER ABSENT: Danny Castellan, RL Section 5.0 Chris Scruton, CEC-PIER Hywel Davies, Consultant CIBSE A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Markel called the meeting of the committee to order at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 25th. B. REVIEW OF AGENDA No changes to the agenda.
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C. ACTION ITEM TRACKING AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS
Action Items
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE January 22, 23 & 27, 2010
Action
# Responsibility Summary of Action Status
1 Braun Convey RAC’s input/feedback on concept of continuous maintenance ASHRAE Strategic Plan and update timeline to Planning Subcommittee of Tech. Council
Complete
2 Braun Convey RAC’s feedback on Strategic Planning Gap Analysis document to Planning Subcommittee of Tech. Council
Complete
3 Henderson, Staff
Incorporate the new design guide and special pub. guideline into the Research Manual
Complete
4 Braun, Markel Draft changes to the ROB Model Research agreement and Research Manual for consideration in Albuquerque to account for new conference paper deliverable; Announce these pending changes to TC research subcommittee chairs in Orlando.
Complete
5 Braun, Markel Draft plan for including 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan goals within RTARs and WSs before Albuquerque.
Complete
6 Henderson, Braun, Staff
Add RTAR and WS evaluation forms to Research Manual Complete
7 Elmahdy, Henderson
Develop draft duties checklist for PES/PMS for consideration in Albuquerque. Appropriate checklist will be sent by MORTS with proposals or progress reports.
Complete
8 Cohen, House Develop template for letter sent to TCs in response to RTAR and WS decisions by RAC - point by point rebuttal, reference to and inclusion of RTAR/WS evaluation sheets.
Complete
9 Henderson Aguilo
Refine procedures and criteria for the Homer Addams Award for consideration in Albuquerque.
Complete
10 Henderson Send thank you letters to all non-winning Homer Addams applicants
Complete
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11 MORTS, Markel, Braun,
Elmahdy, Henderson
Develop process for ranking projects to go out for bid before March conference call.
Complete
12 Staff Add Ex-Officio members of PMS (Co-funders, and Research Liaison) to PMS roster for e-mail distribution of progress reports and other contract documentation
Complete
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved and seconded that, (1) the draft minutes of the RAC 2010 January meeting in Orlando, Florida and the Spring
teleconference meeting be approved as drafted. MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0 CNV (Unanimous voice vote) E. CHAIR’S REPORT
A. Disposition of Motions from Last Meeting – all motions from Winter meeting that required Tech Council or BOD approval passed except the funding motion for 1515-TRP.
It is moved and seconded that, (2) proposed research project 1515-TRP, “Thermal and Air Quality Acceptability in Buildings
that Reduce Energy by Reducing Minimum Airflow from Overhead Diffusers,” be reconsidered for funding.
MOTION PASSED: 9-0-21 CNV Action #1 <Staff>: Add Iain Walker to the PMS for 1515-RP. Background: A motion to fund this project failed to pass Technology Council in Orlando by a vote of 6-6-0 CV. Since the proposal was written, University of California has obtained $250,000 in co-funding to support the energy-conservation side of the RP-1515 study. The additional funding adds detailed energy measurements to the ASHRAE project. It uses a set of existing buildings whose controls are being modified to toggle low-minimum flows at the researcher’s volition. Funding has been awarded from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the work has already started. Low-minimum operation is especially suitable for retrofits, and retrofitting existing buildings is a priority for energy efficiency policy makers and the CEC. The project will determine energy savings and payback rates. This CEC project does not, however, examine the interior airflow circulation and occupant comfort issues that are addressed by the ASHRAE project.
B. New Action Items Assigned by Tech. Council:
1. AI#1 OR’10 – Update Committee MBOs and send to Watson prior to spring
1 Iain Walker abstained due to conflict and Roberto Aguilo abstained because he was out of the room for the
discussion.
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meeting – Complete 2. AI#2 OR’10 – Review procedures with regard to 1515-TRP – Complete 3. AI#5 OR’10 – Provide Committee Input for Members’ First Newsletter -
Complete 4. RAC Input to ASHRAE Strategic Plan? – Tech C. Agenda Item for RAC – RAC AI #1
& 2.- Complete, 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan is RAC current input 5. Policy needs for research that tests commercial products (1579-WS, 1361-RP)? –
Tech C. Agenda Item for RAC – Discussed complete.
C. New Members Council Referrals: Members Council Motion 41 (10/25/09 – South India Chapter) – ASHRAE to study ancient buildings for unwritten concepts of sustainability such as passive cooling, and natural ventilation – Assignment: RAC. Sriram Somasundaram will work with the chapter.
Action #2 <Somasundaran, MORTS>: Respond to South India chapter request for a research
project to study on natural ventilation/cooling methods in historical buildings by provifing the URP procedures.
D. New Information Items
1. Status on TechC Steering Committees (BIM, Bldg. Performance Metrics) 2. Proposed Environmental Health and Green Buildings Position Document 3. New Home Depot Filter Rating System 4. ASHRAE Energy Targets
E. MBOs 2009-2010
F. BOD EX-OFFICIO & COORD. OFFICER – BRANDEMUEHL & WATSON Michael Brandemuehl addressed RAC and thanked them for their work, leadership, and commitment to ASHRAE research. He also gave a Power Point presentation and it is included as Attachment #1. G. PROPOSED & POSSIBLE ROB, MOP, REFERENCE MANUAL, OR RESEARCH MANUAL
CHANGES It is moved and seconded that, (3) That Section 3.930 – Model Research Agreement of Volume 3: Standing Rules – Manuals
and Procedures of the Rules of the Board be modified as indicated below. 3.930 Model Research Agreement
ARTICLE IV - PAYMENTS
During the period of performance, the Society agrees to pay the sum of $ to the Institution in [(A)] equal installments of $[B]. The first installment shall be paid on or within thirty days after the execution of the Agreement. Subsequent payments shall be made within thirty days of the Society’s acceptance of Progress and Financial Reports described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, during the term of the Agreement. In addition, a payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon submission of the Final Report described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, and the final payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon completion of all Services, the acceptance of the Final Report and the receipt of the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.
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GENERAL CONDITION IV - DELIVERABLES Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables (“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows: a. Progress and Financial Reports Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period. Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions regarding the research as may arise. b. Final Report A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society, shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).
Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will be furnished by the Institution as follows:
- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
- Two bound copies - One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction. - Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word. c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Papers One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects. presentation at a Society meeting. The Technical Ppaper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research papers technical paper. The technical paper title shall contain the research project number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).
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All papers or articles prepared in connection with an ASHRAE research project, which are being submitted for inclusion in any ASHRAE publication, shall be submitted through the Manager of Research and Technical Services first and not to the publication's editor or Conferences and Expositions Program Committee. GENERAL CONDITION VII - PUBLICATION The intent of the parties is to make the results of the Services available to, and for the benefit of, the public. In view of their financial support of the Services, the Society shall own the exclusive rights to publication of all Data, Research or Technical Papers, Progress, Financial and Final Reports resulting from the project for the shortest of the following periods: a. Until the Society gives the Institution written permission to publish the results, or b. Until the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV,
DELIVERABLES, is presented at a Society meeting published, at which time the Technical Ppaper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with acknowledgement to the Society, or
c. Until the period of one year has passed from the submission of said Technical Paper to the
Society at which time the Research or Technical Paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with acknowledgement to the Society,
BACKGROUND: The above changes to the Model Research Agreement are required to account for the new ASHRAE conference paper format, which only requires a single blind review and would not be suitable as a deliverable for an ASHRAE sponsored research project. MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that,
(4) the Research Manual also, be revised to account for following changes and as detailed in
Attachment #2.
Changes to the ROB Model Research agreement to account for new conference paper format.
A plan has been drafted to include the 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan goals within RTARs and Work Statements.
A checklist for PES/PMS committee members have been developed and circulated. The appropriate checklist will be sent by MORTS with proposals or progress reports.
A return letter had been developed by RAC that will be sent to TCs in response to RTAR and Work Statement decisions- point by point rebuttal, reference to and inclusion of RTAR/WS evaluation sheets.
The procedures and criteria for the Homer Addams Award haves been refined. Guidelines for the development of special publications as ASHRAE research projects.
MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0, CNV Action #3 <Braun>: Draft revision text for consideration at Tech Weekend meeting on
proposed move of Model Research Agreement from ROB to MOP.
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H. RTAR REVIEW RAC reviewed six RTARs submitted by TC/TGs for addition to the Society’s Research Implementation Plan. One was accepted, one conditionally accepted, three returned and one was rejected. The status of the RTARS after RAC review is provided below.
It is moved and seconded that, (5) 1614-RTAR, Evaluation of Effectiveness of UV Systems, sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen
Ventilation, be returned. MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-0-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that, (6) 1615-RTAR, Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) Methods for Supermarkets, sponsored
by TC 7.5, Smart Building Systems, be accepted.
MOTION PASSED: 8-22-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that,
(7) 1616-RTAR, Revise Load Calculation Applications Manual (2009), sponsored by TC 4.1,
Load Calculation Data and Procedures, be returned.
MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-13-0, CNV
It is moved and seconded that,
(8) 1618-RTAR, Literature Search and Risk Assessment for Establishing a Low Limit of Relative Humidity Levels in Health Care Spaces, sponsored by TC 9.6, Healthcare Facilities, be conditionally accepted.
MOTION PASSED: 10-14-0, CNV
It is moved and seconded that,
(9) 1619-RTAR, Data Center Gaseous Contamination Limits and Means of Monitoring,
sponsored by TC 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment, be returned.
MOTION PASSED RPS: 5-0-0, CNV
It is moved and seconded that,
2 Iain Walker and Hakim Elmahdy’s negative votes are because they believe there is no need for this research.
3 Sriram Somasundaram’s negative vote is because he feels this is not a research project.
4 Roberto Aguilo’s negative vote is because he does not feel there is a need for this research.
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(10) 1621-RTAR, CHP Driving Rain: Impact on Durability, Indoor Humidity and Energy Efficiency, sponsored by TC 4.4, Building Materials and Building Envelope Performance, be rejected.
MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-1-0, CNV I. WORK STATEMENT REVIEW Eight work statements were submitted by the TCs for review. Two were conditionally accepted, four were conditionally accepted, and six were returned. It is moved and seconded that, (11) 1434-WS, Refrigerated Facilities Doorway Infiltration Air Energy Reduction, sponsored by
10.5, Refrigerated Distribution and Storage Facilities, be returned. MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-15 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (12) 1561-WS, Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic Data for Regional or Mesoscale climatic
Variations, sponsored by TC 4.2, Climatic Information, be returned. MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-16-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (13) 1566-WS, Equations to Estimate Evaporation Rates from Wetted Surfaces in Natatoriums
and Commercial/Industrial Buildings, sponsored by TC 8.10, Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes, be returned.
MOTION PASSED RAS: 5-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (14) 1581-WS, Develop Alternate Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test
Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37/ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be conditionally accepted.
MOTION PASSED: 8-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (15) 1587-WS, Improved Tools for Control Loop Performance Measurement and Evaluation,
sponsored by TC 7.9, Building Commissioning, be returned.
5 Roberto Aguillo abstained because he was not in the room during the discussion.
6 Richard Hermans voted against because he feels there should be more recommended bidders who are not work
statement authors.
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MOTION PASSED RAS: 3-17-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (16) 1588-WS, Representative Layer-by-Layer Descriptions for Fenestration Systems with
Specified Bulk Properties such as U factor and SHGC, sponsored by TC 4.7, Energy Calculations, be returned.
MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (17) 1592-WS, CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide, sponsored
by TC 1.10, Cogeneration Systems, be conditionally accepted. MOTION PASSED: 8-0-0 CNV (18) 1608-WS, Develop Comprehensive Performance Rating (CPR) for Unitary HVAC, Phase 1,
sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be returned.
MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-0 CNV J. RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL UPDATE Jeffrey Spitler gave a brief presentation on the near final draft of the 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan and what will be presented to the TCs at the Research Subcommittee Chair’s breakfast. K. CONSULTANTS REPORT
1. AHRTI- see AHRTI report submitted by Steve Szymurski – Attachment #3.
L. RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR’S BREAKFAST
a) Proposed Announcements 1. 2010-2015Research Strategic Plan – Near final draft 2. Opportunities for Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer (ARTI, CEC-PIER, CIBSE,
USGBC, others?) 3. 2010-2011 Service to ASHRAE Research Award nomination deadline
b) RL Reminders for TCs See Meeting CD & FTP site for list of specific TC reminders.
7 John House voted against because in his opinion, the proposed research is not pre-competitive research. A great
deal of work has been done in this area and some of this work has been patented.
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M. PLANS FOR FY 10-11 SOCIETY YEAR
a) Introduce new members of RAC 1. Piotr Domanski, Section 5 2. Carl Huber, Section 9 3. Chris Pyke, USGBC Consultant 4. Review SY 10-11 RAC MBOs (Attachment #4)
N. MORTS REPORT
MORTS Semi Annual Report - Highlights from the report were discussed and is included as Attachment # 5.
O. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO POTENTIALLY BID FALL 2010 At this point, we have 22 TRPs and probably additional WSs that we are reviewing in Albuquerque and Tech Weekend (?) that are or may be ready for bid in fall 2010 or spring 2011. If just the 22 projects that are approved and ready now for bid in spring 2011 and all are awarded in Montreal, they would add more than $2.0 million in additional funding commitments to FY11-12. As a result, RAC will need to continue to prioritize the list of TRPs to bid on a regular basis. We also may need to forgo or greatly constrain a fall bid solicitation in 2010 because we only have about $100k in uncommitted funding for FY 10-11 if all six TRPs being considered at this meeting are funded.
1399-TRP, “Survey of Particle Production Rates from Process Activities in Pharmaceutical and Biological Clean Rooms;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.11 (Clean Spaces)
1410-TRP, “Effect of System Chemicals Towards the Breakdown of Lubricants and Refrigerants;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.02 (Refrigerant System Chemistry)
1413-TRP-R, “Developing Standard Procedures for Filling Climatic Data-Gaps for Use in Building Performance Monitoring and Analysis;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.02 (Climatic Information)
1447-TRP, “Performance of Pressurized Stairwells with Open Doors;” Responsible Committee: TC 5.06 (Control of Fire and Smoke)
1458-TRP, “Modeling Person-to-Person Contaminant Transport in a Mechanical Ventilation Space;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.10 (Indoor Environmental Modeling)
1462-TRP, “Active Mechanisms for Enhancing Heat and Mass Transfer in Sorption Fluids;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.03 (Absorption and Heat Operated Machines)
1495-TRP, “Effect of Lubricant on the Distribution of Moisture between the Vapor and Liquid Phases of Refrigerants (Phase 1);” Responsible Committee: TC 3.03 (Refrigerant Contaminant Control)
1499-TRP, “The Effect of Humidity on the Reliability of ICT Equipment in Data Centers;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.9 (Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment); Co-Sponsor: SSPC 90.1
1502-TRP, “User Interface Design for Advanced System Operation;” Responsible Committee: TC, 1.4 (Control Theory and Application)
1529-TRP, “Full-Frequency Numerical Modeling of Sound Transmission in and Radiation from Lined Ducts;” Responsible Committee: TC 2.6, Sound and Vibration Control
1550-TRP, “Thermal Performance of Insulating Coating;” Responsible Committee: TC 1.08 (Mechanical System Insulation)
1556-TRP, “Characterization of Liquid Refrigerant Flow Emerging from a Flooded Evaporator Tube Bundle;” Responsible Committee: TC 1.03 (Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow)
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1557-TRP, “Lab Comparison of Relative Performance of Gas Phase Filtration Media at High and Low Challenge Concentrations;” Responsible Committee: TC 2.03 (Gaseous Air Contaminants and Gas Contaminant Removal Equipment)
1564-TRP, “Measurement of Oil Retention in the Micro-channel Heat Exchangers;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.04 (Air-to-Refrigerant Heat Transfer Equipment
1565-TRP, “Development of the ASHRAE Design Guide for Dedicated Outdoor-Air Systems;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.10 (Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes)
1580-TRP, “Study of Input Parameters for Risk Assessment of 2L Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Applications;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.01 (Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants)
1581-TRP, “Develop Alternate Set-up Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37 / ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.11 (Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps)
1584-TRP, “Assessment of Alternative Approaches to Predicting the Burning Velocity of a Refrigerant;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.01 (Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants)
1592-TRP, “CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide; ” Responsible Committee: TC 1.10 (Cogeneration Systems)
1603-TRP, “Role of HVAC Systems in the Transmission of Infectious Agents in Buildings and Intermodal Transportation;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.03 (Transportation Air Conditioning)
1606-TRP, “Laboratory Testing of Flat Oval Transitions to Determine Loss Coefficients;” Responsible Committee: TC 5.02 (Duct Design)
1613-TRP, “Update Climatic Design Data in Chapter 14 of the 2013 Handbook of Fundamentals;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.2 Climatic Information
Action #4 <Braun, MORTS>: Prioritize TRPs to bid fall 2010. P. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
It is moved and seconded that, (19) tentative research project 1493-TRP, “CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting
Losses,” be awarded to Zhiqlang Zhai and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $20,000 each or ($40,000 total). (Attachment #6 )
MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0 CNV
It is moved and seconded that, (20) tentative research project 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers
and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations,” be awarded to Secat, Inc. for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $107,000. (Attachment #7)
MOTION PASSED: 12-0-0 CNV
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It is moved and seconded that, (21) tentative research project 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for
Multiple Zone HVAC Systems,” be awarded to the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $112,829. (Attachment #8)
MOTION PASSED: 12-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (22) tentative research project 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods,” to
the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $80,000. (Attachment #9)
MOTION PASSED: 11-0-1 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (23) tentative research project 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores,”
be awarded to University of Texas-Austin for a period of 30 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $1,408,356. (Attachment #10)
MOTION PASSED: 10-0-2 CV No action was taken on the following TRP for the reason listed or until more information was obtained from the sponsoring TCs:
1. 1502-TRP, User Interface Design for Advanced System Operation Status: Zero bids received. Sponsoring TC, 1.4, Control Theory and Application
Q. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROJECTS No action was taken on the following URPs for the reason listed or until more information was obtained from the evaluating TCs:
1. 1611-URP, “On the Association of Low Indoor Humidity in Schools with Children Absenteeism,” Responsible Committee: TC 2.1 (Physiology and Human Comfort); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: TC 2.1 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.
2. 1612-URP, “Environmental Analysis and Predicted Thermal Comfort in a Compressed Earth
Block (CEB) Structure: Compliance to ASHRAE ET* and Comparison with Conventional Built Structures,” Responsible Committee: RAC (Research Administration Committee); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: RAC declined fund after review.
3. 1617-URP, “Fan Noise Scaling and Statistics,” Responsible Committee: TC 5.1 (Fans); Co-
Reviewers: None. Status: TC 5.1 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.
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4. 1620-URP, “Buoyant Plume Models for Displacement Ventilation,” Responsible Committee: TC 5.3 (Room Air Distribution); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: TC 5.3 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.
5. 1622-URP, “Comparative Case Study of Energy Use Utilizing BIM for HVAC Design for Small
Commercial Buildings,” Responsible Committee: RAC (Research Administration Committee); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: RAC declined fund after review.
R. RESEARCH LIAISON SECTION REPORTS
RL section reports are included as Attachment #11.
Action #5 < MORTS>: Implement the RAC roster changes for 2010-2011. S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Certificates were given to Chair Larry Markel and Carl Lawson T. NEW BUSINESS None U. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Research Administration Committee will be one or two Teleconference call in late September and/or early October. ADJOURNED The meeting of the Research Administration Committee adjourned at 9:05 AM, Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
ASHRAEEngineering the World We Live In
Presenter’s Name, ASHRAE position,
Attachment #1
Green Building Standard
• Developed by ASHRAE, IES and USGBC
• Jurisdictional compliance option for International Green Construction Code – developed by ICC, ASTM International and AIA
• Attempts being made to align with Calif. green buildings standards code
• SPC working on interim addenda
• Membership call ended March 31; transition to SSPC effective July 1
• www.ashrae.org/greenstandard
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What’s Your Building EQ?
• Operation pilot underway
• 25 buildings from 10 owners/operators
• 17 provisional assessors
• Operational assessments to be completed by May 30
• Assessments include– Building characteristics
– Buildng energy quotient
– System energy breakdown
www.buildingeq.com
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What’s Your Building EQ?
• Asset rating development being finalized
• Asset rating pilot to begin in summer 2010
• Seven buildings identified for pilot
• Full program launch scheduled for early 2011
www.buildingeq.com
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35 Years of Energy Efficiency
Standard 90.1• 14 face-to-face meetings
• 5 webinars since fall 2009
• 5 subcommittees: conference calls average one/month
– 150 conference calls total
• 118 addenda processed
– 70 approved through March 15
• On target for approval shortly after this conference
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Technology Council
• Special Projects completed
– Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners & Managers
– Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction Commissioning
– Performance Measurements Protocols (June 2010)
• Special Project Underway
– $1.5 million NIST grant for ventilation and IAQ in retail stores research
– Performance Measurements Best Practices
Attachment #1
Technology Council
• Refrigeration Committee compiled list of speakers for chapter programs
• Research Administration Committee
– developed five-year research strategic plan with 11 strategic goals
• maximize building performance
• energy efficiency
• indoor air quality
• Environmental Health Committee - developing Emerging Issue Briefs
– Finalized Ventilation, Humidity Control and Health
Attachment #1
Technology Council
• New position document to be developed, Refrigerants and Their Use in the Built Environment
• Standards -100 being revised
• TAC: expediting updates to 8 current publications
• Standard User Manuals under development for 2010 versions of Standard 189.1, 90.1, 62.1 and 62.2
Attachment #1
Advanced Energy Guidance
• More than 250,000 guides in circulation– 80 percent US, 8 percent Canada,
12 percent outside North American
• Small Healthcare Facilities completed, 30 percent improvement over 90.1-1999
• DOE recently approved AEDG 50 percent funding– First guide to be small-med office
• Available for free download at ww.ashrae.org/freeaedg
Attachment #1
Publishing and Education
Council
• New ASHRAE.org bookstore
• ASHRAE Handbook ONLINE
• Educational offerings tied to 189.1
• Enhancement of eLearning program
Attachment #1
Members Council
• Society level continues to be relatively stable over 52,000 members
• Strong growth continues in developing economies membership
• Three new chapters, four sections, 13 student branches formed
Attachment #1
Government Affairs
• Focus on coalition building
• Leadership in High Performing Building Caucus
– Participate in 6 other coalitions
• Zero Energy Commercial Building Consortium
– Public/private partnership at DOE
• Drafted legislation for training in operations/maintenance
• 15 Hill visits in past year, focus on education for Hill
• Biweekly newsletter to 1,000 people (ASHRAE.org/advocacy)
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RESEARCH MANUAL
REVISED: 06-24-200910-06-26
Albuquerque Mark-up.100626
Change Legend
Changes made by Hugh and Mike
Changes made by Larry
Changes made by Hugh and Jim
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RECENT REVISIONS
Summary of Changes for 2010 Revision
Replaced obsolete language about Technical Papers with current publication options such as ASHRAE Transactions
Technical Papers and HVAC&R Research Papers
Added guidance about proposing Design Guides as part of ASHRAE Research Projects
Added example forms showing the critieria RAC uses to evaluate RTARs and Work Statements
Clarified the membership requirements for PES and PMS when projects have co-funding from outside organizations
Added a Quick Summary of PMS Chair responsibilities.
RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to present, in one document, all of the information and procedures needed by
individuals who initiate, approve, conduct, monitor and utilize ASHRAE research.
ASHRAE has been sponsoring research to advance the arts and sciences of HVAC&R for the benefit of the public
since 1919. It is a unique program that depends on voluntary funding and the many volunteers who plan and monitor
the research. ASHRAE research has grown steadily over the years to the current commitment of more than $10
million for over 100 projects. Research findings have truly benefited our members, our industry and the public. The
Research Administration Committee (RAC) is committed to finding ways to improve the operation of the system
and to focus research on those areas of technology critical to ASHRAE.
This document details all aspects of ASHRAE research projects from the strategic plan for the program to the
dissemination of the information generated. Sample forms and examples of well-done documents are included.
It is intended to supplement, not supplant, the official ASHRAE documentation such as the Rules of the Board, and
Manuals of Procedures.
The subject of Special Projects (projects sponsored by or co-sponsored by outside organizations) is not covered in
this manual. A document entitled "Policy and Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects" covers this subject in
detail.
YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME
Should you have a comment on this Research Manual, please submit it electronically to the ASHRAE Manager of
Research and Technical Services (MORTS).
E-mail: [email protected]
The MORTS will consolidate comments for RAC. RAC intends to maintain the Research Manual as a “living
document” and update it as it is needed and practical.
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GLOSSARY OF ASHRAE RESEARCH ACRONYMS
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
BOD Board of Directors
DAL Director at Large
EX-O Ex-Officio Member from the Board of Directors
EXCOM Executive Committee
GIA Grant-In-Aid
HVAC&R Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
IRP International Research Proposal
MOP Manual of Procedures
MORTS Manager of Research and Technical Services
NIA New Investigator Award
PI Principal Investigator
PES Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee
PMS Project Monitoring Subcommittee
RAC Research Administration Committee
RAS Research Activities Subcommittee
RAP Research Advisory Panel
RFP Request-For-Proposal
RIP Research Implementation Plan
RL Research Liaison
RP Research Project
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RPS Research Planning Subcommittee
RTAR Research Topic Acceptance Request
SSPC Standing Standard Project Committee
TAC Technical Activities Committee
TC Technical Committee
TG Task Group
TRP Tentative Research Project
URP Unsolicited Research Proposal
WS Work Statement
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... iiiii
GLOSSARY OF ASHRAE RESEARCH ACRONYMS ..................................................................................... iviii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... viv
1. RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OVERALL APPROVAL PROCESS ....................................... 11
2. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS AS ASHRAE RESEARCH
PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN &RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUESTS (RTARs) ..... 4
3.1 Relationship between TC/TG/SSPC and Society Research Plans ................................................................. 43
3.2 RTAR Submission and Approval Process ..................................................................................................... 55
3.3 Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs) ............................................................................................ 77
3.4 Example RTAR Review Ballot Form used by RAC ........................................................................................ 8
3.5 Example RTAR Review Summary Form used by RAC ................................................................................ 77
4. WORK STATEMENTS (WS) ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Work Statement Development and Approval Process ................................................................................... 11
4.2 Work Statement Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 34
4.3 Work Statement Cover Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 34
4.4 Work Statement Outline ................................................................................................................................ 67
4.5 Tips for Writing an Effective Work Statement .......................................................................................... 1112
4.6 Example WS Review Ballot Form used by RAC .......................................................................................... 25
4.7 Example WS Review Summary Form used by RAC .............................................................................. 11126
5. PROJECTS APPROVED FOR BIDDING .......................................................................................................... 27
6. SOLICITED PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................. 77
6.1 Evaluation of Solicited Proposals .................................................................................................................. 77
6.2 Instructions for Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee ...................................................................................... 88
7. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS .................................................................................................. 1414
7.1 Evaluation of Unsolicited Research Proposal ............................................................................................ 1414
7.2 Guidelines For Unsolicited Research Proposals ........................................................................................ 1616
7.3 ASHRAE Cooperative Research Program for Developing Countries ....................................................... 2121
8. RESEARCH AGREEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 2222
9. PROJECT MONITORING .............................................................................................................................. 3232
9.1 Instructions for Project Monitoring Subcommittee ................................................................................... 3333
10. PROJECT COMPLETION ............................................................................................................................ 3938
11. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS ................................................................................................................ 4140
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APPENDIX 1: RESEARCH RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ..................................................... 4241
APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS WITH FIELD MONITORING ....... 4342
APPENDIX 3: GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) ........... 4645
APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE WORK STATEMENT AND COVER SHEET .......................................................... 5049
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1. RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OVERALL APPROVAL PROCESS
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan
The ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan is updated every five years by the Research Advisory Panel with input
solicited from the TCs (and TGs, SSPCs and other committees sponsoring research projects), standing
committees/councils and from individuals and organizations outside ASHRAE but with the same or related interests
to ASHRAE. The Plan is approved by the Technology Council. The Society's Officers and Board members receive
counsel on the strategic plan from the members through the Region-Chapter organization and through the
Council-Committee organization.
The Society's Research Strategic Plan covers a five-year period. It is designed to be reviewed periodically and
revised as needed. The current Research Strategic Plan, which is available from ASHRAE Headquarters and posted
on the Research Page of the ASHRAE Web site, should be consulted for the latest information on the overall
research goals of the Society. The research priorities and broad themes/topics outlined in the strategic plan are
communicated to the TCs to guide them in their planning and development of specific research project topics.
Research Advisory Panel
The Research Advisory Panel consists of a mixed group of ten experienced design engineers, educators, policy
makers, and/or researchers who are all forward-thinking individuals appointed by the ASHRAE President. Their
mission is to review and update every five-years the Society’s Research Strategic Plan by examining research
frontiers and critical issues that may form barriers to progress and developing a strategic plan for the benefit of the
HVAC&R industry and the general public. They meet semi-annually and make recommendations to the Research
Administration Committee (RAC), TCs and others regarding research, technologies and concepts that the Society
should be investigating. Their work is of an advisory nature, and they work within the other procedures outlined in
this manual.
Research Priorities
Proposed research topics that address in part or whole the broad themes/topics of the Society’s Research Strategic
Plan will receive first priority in research funding if approved by RAC. Project topics not related to the strategic
plan can still be submitted for review and may be approved for funding if, in the opinion of RAC membership, the
topic is timely and needed,, but the odds of this type of approval are less.
Each year RAC develops a priority list of research topics for further development that have been proposed by TCs to
RAC in the form of a “Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR).” This list is called the “ASHRAE Research
Implementation Plan,” and it represents the Society’s efforts to implement the Research Strategic Plan’s goals.
In addition to projects originated by TCs in the form of RTARs and Work Statements, ASHRAE also supports
projects originated by individual researchers in the form of Unsolicited Research Proposal or International Research
Proposal. In either case, projects that address the goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan have a higher
probability of being approved for ASHRAE funding.
Research Classifications
ASHRAE Research Projects are classified as follows:
Basic and Applied Research, which constitute the majority of the projects and utilize the majority of the
research funding.
Advanced Concepts Research that has been allocated up to 10% of research funding.
Research Related to Technology Transfer as described in Appendix 1
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Research Approval Process for Projects Initiated by RTARs
(Note: Currently, for projects up to $100k only approval by RAC is needed. For projects between $100k and $200k
required approval by both RAC and Technology Council. Projects above $200k require approval by RAC,
Technology Council, and Board of Directors. The flowchart below will be revised to reflect the above change in the
approval level required.)
ASHRAE Research Project Priorization Process Flow Map - Revision 05/05/21
RAP developsStrategic Plan
RAC develops RTAR TC submits work statements
acceptance criteria based on approved
RTARs on Society
Research Implementation Plan
Modify Tech.
Council RAC Work
review Statement Ranking
Accept
Modify/Reject RAC
provides summary
Modify BOD report to Tech
Review Council
Accept
Accept Estimate of Research Previously Approved Tentative
Funds Available Research Project
RAC disseminates plan
& criteria to TC/TGs
Funds No Approved On-Hold
TCs Submits Available In TRPs List
RTAR Cycle
Yes
Selected work statements
RAC released for bid
Rejected Tech. Merit Returned
Review &
Ranking Bid Process, Review,
& TC Recommendation
Estimate of Next
No 2 nd Year Uncommitted
Rejection Research
Funds RAC Return/Reject
Bidder
Yes Approval
RTAR Dead Approve
Tech.
RAC Not Prioritized Return Council Reject
Funding Bidder Stop
Review Approval
Prioritized Approve
Required No
funding
Tech. Feedback >$120K
Council Return BOD Reject
Oversight Bidder Stop Yes
Review Approval
Prioritized RTARs Approve
Selected RTARs placed on
Society Research Implementation Plan Initiate
research project
New
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2. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDES AND OTHER SPECIAL
PUBLICATIONS AS RESEARCH PROJECTS
Background
ASHRAE research funding is sometimes used to fund “Design Guides.” The need for this funding has increased in
recent years because special publications funding – the traditional source of funding for practitioner publications – is
now only used when outside funding is available.
Policy
The Research Administration Committee (RAC) feels it is appropriate for approximately 10% of the research budget
to be used for developing “design” or “application” guides. The 10% number is not meant to be a strict allocation; in
some years research funding for design guide development may be significantly greater or less than 10%.
In submitting the RTAR requesting a design guide, the TC must make the case that this is appropriate for ASHRAE
research funding. Allocating research dollars to this purpose is appropriate as long as some (or all) of the following
criteria are met:
The design guide summarizes, combines, or integrates research results from “new” (less than 10 years old)
ASHRAE research project(s) or other new sources
The results have not been summarized anywhere else
There is a clear need to “boil down” or “present” the research findings in a more understandable form in order
for design engineers and other practitioners to adopt or use the findings or approaches.
The urgency to produce or update the design guide, respecting the ASHRAE strategic plan, should be justified.
If the proposed project is a design guide revision:
o Substantially new research, information, technologies, products, or approaches are lacking in the original
guide
o The original design guide is about 15 or more years old.
Design Guide Projects NOT appropriate for funding would include:
Editorial modifications to update references to outdated standards
Editorial modifications to adopt more contemporary language: (geothermal vs. ground source heat pumps;
cogeneration vs. CHP, green or LEED buildings, etc)
Some past, ongoing and proposed Design Guides (from MORTS report):
Underfloor Air Distribution Design Guide
Designer’s Guide for Ceiling-Based Air Diffusion
Laboratory Design Guide
Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings
1267-RP, Development Of An ASHRAE Design Manual For District Heating And Cooling Systems TC 6.02
1180-RP, Design Guide for Duct Systems, TC 5.2
TRP1369, Design Guidelines To Prevent Snow Causing Shutdown Of HVAC Systems TC 5.2
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3. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN &RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUESTS (RTARs)
3.1 Relationship between TC/TG/SSPC and Society Research Plans
Each TC (and TG, SSPC and other committee sponsoring research projects) should develop and maintain a long-
range research plan, which is a prioritized list of prospective research topics. These “Research Plans” should be
continually updated and documented in the TC’s minutes for the benefit of incoming Chairs and other interested
parties.
Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs) are used by the TC to advance research topics from the TC’s long-
range research plans to the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan. Among other things, the RTAR must
demonstrate the research topic supports the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan.
Work Statements (WSs) are the means by which TCs transform approved topics on the ASHRAE Research
Implementation Plan into research projects, for which the Society solicits bids. Projects with WSs approved for
funding by the Society but not yet awarded to the contractor are referred to as Tentative Research Projects (TRPs).
Projects awarded to the contractor but not yet completed are classified as Research Projects (RPs).
Within ASHRAE the term “Sponsoring TC” is used to designate the committee which is putting forward first the
RTAR, then the WS, and is responsible for selecting the contractor (with assistance of a Proposal Evaluation
Subcommittee) and oversight of the project (with assistance of a Project Monitoring Subcommittee). Other
committees may assist the Sponsoring TC in this effort; they are referred to as Co-Sponsoring TC(s).
The products of ASHRAE research include improved standards, handbooks, guidelines, codes; special publications,
software, web-based tools; and papers and journal articles that advance HVAC&R science and technology.
ASHRAE research is the technical underpinning of the Society. It all starts with ideas for research to satisfy a
Society need, and these ideas generally originate in the TCs. The bottom-up process just described, and the
relationships between TC and Society research plans are summarized in the table below.
ASHRAE Research is the Technical Underpinning of the Society
7. Products of ASHRAE research (improved standards, handbooks, guidelines, codes;
special publications, software, web-based tools; papers and journal articles that advance
HVAC&R science and technology)
6. Research Projects (RPs), defined as projects awarded to the contractor but not yet
completed
5. Tentative Research Projects (TRPs), defined as projects with WSs approved for
funding by the Society but not yet awarded to the contractor
4. Work Statements (WSs), the means by which TCs transform topics into research
projects, for which the Society solicits bids
3. Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs), used by TC to demonstrate topic
support to ASHRAE’s Research Strategic Plan, a prerequisite to advancing topics from
TC long-range research plans to the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan. A means
to inform other interested TCs and solicit their support and ideas for the topic.
2. TC long-range research plan (list of research topics)
1. Idea for research to satisfy a Society need.
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3.2 RTAR Submission and Approval Process
a) Pick a topic that ranks highly on the TC’s long-range research plan (if topics have little support at the TC level
they are unlikely to be approved by the Society) and can be described in a manner that demonstrates clear support
of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan (Navigation for a Sustainable Future).
b) Do your homework:
Review the key literature and demonstrate you have done so by citing the key references.
Demonstrate a firm grasp of relevant prior work.
Clearly define the state-of-the-art and information gaps.
Define a valuable and doable objective.
Identify the specific goals served within the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan, to what degree and why.
Clearly define the advancement to the state-of-the-art and provide quantitative estimates of the
improvement expected wherever possible.
Clearly define the justification and value to ASHRAE, being as quantitative and specific as possible.
Obtain TC vote and address all negative and abstention votes by providing the reasons and a solid response.
Provide realistic estimated project costs and duration.
Coordinate with other relevant TC and seek a letter of support from the interested TC Chairs.
Actively solicit interest among possible co-funding organizations and seek a letter of support from an
authorized representative. ASHRAE’s Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) can assist
with this.
Provide ALL required information.
c) Work with your Research Liaison:
Have your RAC Liaison review the RTAR before the TC vote. Liaisons can identify reasons the RTAR
might be returned, so reduce cycle time to approval by obtaining this feedback before voting the RTAR
forward and submitting it to MORTS/RAC.
Make sure your Research Liaison is informed. A Liaison knowledgeable about your project is better able to
be a proponent for the approval of your project at RAC.
If your project is sufficiently unusual, controversial, or urgent notify, your Liaison that you intend to send a
TC emissary to the RAC meeting to speak directly to RAC on the project’s behalf, and to answer questions.
d) Submit RTARs by May 15, August 15 or December 15 to be considered by RAC at the Annual Meeting, Fall
Technology Weekend, or Winter Meeting, respectively.
e) There is no limit to the number of RTARs that a TC can submit. However, approved topics are taken off of the
Society’s Research Implementation Plan two years after approval unless a WS based on the RTAR has been
submitted. Therefore it is recommended that RTAR submittals be limited to those where timely WS submittal is
likely.
f) Since the purpose of submitting RTARs is inclusion of the topic in the Society’s Research Implementation Plan, it
is pointless to submit RTARs for topics already on the Society’s Research Implementation Plan that have been
submitted by another TC. If you have suggestions about such a topic on the Plan, you may contact the cognizant
TC Chair to discuss preparation of a joint Work Statement.
g) Topics that expire from the Society’s Research Implementation Plan may be resubmitted for approval to be
reinstated.
h) MORTS assigns I.D. numbers to submitted RTARs. Individual RAC members grade them “Priority”, “Accept”,
“Return” or “Reject”. MORTS distributes the consolidated grades and comments to all the RAC members, and
RAC convenes (Annual Meeting, Fall Technology Weekend, or Winter Meeting) and discusses the RTARs and
votes to “Accept”, “Conditionally Accept”, “Return” or “Reject” each RTAR.
“Accept” means RAC recommends to Technology Council that the RTAR be accepted.
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“Conditionally accept” means that only minor refinements to the RTAR are required, and when these have
been made to the satisfaction of the Research Liaison, then RAC recommends to Technology Council that
the RTAR be accepted without further consideration by the full RAC.
“Return” means that RAC generally supports the topic but the current RTAR is inadequate and the required
revisions are substantial enough that the full RAC must participate in reconsideration.
“Reject” means that RAC does not believe the topic is appropriate for ASHRAE research.
i) In the case of “conditional acceptance” by RAC, the Research Liaison has the discretion to determine whether a
full TC re-vote is required on the refined RTAR that is “accepted” by RAC.
j) If RAC recommends “Accept” and Technology Council agrees, then the topic is added to the Society’s Research
Implementation Plan. RAC members may still have comments or suggestions about Accepted RTARs. These
comments are conveyed to the TC in a letter from MORTS informing the Committee the RTAR has been
accepted. It is RAC’s intent to approve RTARs whenever possible. This means that an accepted RTAR is likely to
have comments, and the TC should address these when the WS is prepared.
k) RTARs may be returned to the TC, either because RAC or Technology Council voted to do so. Since these votes
occur within a matter of days, in either event the TC will receive a letter from MORTS within a month of the vote,
providing the comments that were the basis for returning the RTAR.
l) TC re-submitting a returned RTAR must conduct a full TC re-vote and reflect the results on the RTAR. In
addition, the RTAR must be returned with a cover letter that provides a point-by-point response to each RAC (or
Technology Council) comment explaining how the RTAR was revised in light of the comment or justifying no
change.
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3.3 Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs)
The required format and content of RTARs is summarized below:
Unique Tracking Number Assigned by MORTS ____________________________
RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUEST (RTAR) FORM
(Generally 2 to 6 pages, with 10 pt Times New Roman font)
Sponsoring TC/TG/SSPC: __________________
Title:
(Concise as possible)
Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan:
(For those RTAR submitted prior to July 2010, indicate which specific goal(s) on the ASHRAE Research Strategic
Plan 2005-2010 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future) this topic will address, to what degree, and why.
For those RTAR submitted after July 2010, if the RTAR will contribute to any of the 11 goals of the updated
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future), then indicate which goals the
topic addresses and how. Projects are not required to contribute directly to the 11 strategic goals, but those that do
will more likely be given a higher priority for funding when research funds are limited.)
Research Classification:
(Basic/Applied Research; Advanced Concepts; or Technology Transfer)
TC/TG/SSPC Vote: Reasons for Negative Votes and Abstentions:
(For –Against-Abstentions-Absent-Total) (Negative Votes)
(Abstentions)
Estimated Cost: Estimated Duration:
(Estimate total dollars) (Months to complete)
RTAR Lead Author Expected Work Statement Lead Author (Name, e-mail address) (Name, e-mail address)
Co-sponsoring TC/TG/SSPCs and votes:
(List only those committees that have reviewed this RTAR and voted to support it)
Possible Co-funding Organizations:
(List only those organizations (name, contact information) that have reviewed this RTAR and expressed support)
Application of Results:
(Handbook chapters, special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project)
State-of-the-Art (Background):
(Briefly describe the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps)
Advancement to the State-of-the-Art:
(Provide an estimate – as quantitative as possible – of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy
reduction in product y or building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction
in design time to do y, etc.])
Justification and Value to ASHRAE:
(Identify by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members affected. State the likelihood and how the
improvement would be adopted by industry. Estimate the timeframe over which x% of society in total would be
affected. Indicate the likelihood of ASHRAE’s obtaining any intellectual property rights from this project.)
Objectives:
(List the project goals and succinctly state how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the state-of-
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the-art [i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and verified
using laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y])
Key References:
(List references cited in the state-of-the art section.)
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3.4 Example RTAR Review Ballot Form used by RAC
RAC members use the form below to record their review comments and initial disposition decision on the RTAR
prior to the RAC meeting to discuss the RTAR. The completed form is submitted to ASHRAE staff, who in turn
incorporates this information into the RTAR Review Summary form.
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Example RTAR Review Ballot Used by Individual RAC Members Prior to Meeting
Project ID 0007
Project Title Design on A Dime
Sponsoring TC TC 12.5
Cost / Duration $250,000/24M
Submission History 1st Submission
Classifications: Research or Technology Transfer Basic/Applied Research
Tech Weekend 2010 Meeting Review Reviewer’s Name: AB
Check List Criteria Satisfied?
Comments & Suggestions
Is there a well-established need? The RTAR should include some level of literature review that
documents the importance/magnitude of a problem. If not, then the RTAR should be returned for
revision.
N
This project would greatly benefit the handbook chapter
noted but there is no mention of the related standard XXX in
development.
Is this appropriate for ASHRAE funding? If not, then the RTAR should be rejected. Examples of
projects that are not appropriate for ASHRAE funding would include: 1) research that is more
appropriately performed by industry, 2) topics outside the scope of ASHRAE activities.
Y
Is there an adequate description of the approach in order for RAC to be able to evaluate the
appropriateness of the budget? If not, then the RTAR should be returned for revision.
Y
Is the budget reasonable for the project scope? If not, then RTAR could be returned for revision
or conditionally accepted with a note that the budget should be revised for the WS.
Y
Have the proper administrative procedures been followed? This includes recording of the TC
vote, coordination with other TCs, proper citing of the Research Strategic Plan, etc. If not, then the
RTAR could be returned for revision or possibly conditionally accepted based on adequately
resolving these issues.
Y
Decision Options Initial
Decision?
Additional Comments or Approval Conditions
ACCEPT
COND. ACCEPT X
RETURN
REJECT
ACCEPT - Topic is ready for development into a work statement (WS). CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve RTAR for development into WS without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s)
RETURN- Topic is probably acceptable for ASHRAE research, but RTAR is not quite ready.
REJECT Vote - Topic is not acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program.
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3.5 Example RTAR Review Summary from RAC
When RAC meets, they use the RTAR Review Summary form below to help guide their discussion of the RTAR.
In many cases, a RAC member’s initial disposition decision on a particular RTAR may change after reading other
member’s comments on the summary form and after participating to the meeting discussion of the RTAR.
A final version of the review summary form, which reflects the discussion and final decision that was made by RAC
on the RTAR during the meeting, is developed and used as the basis for the return letter to the TC/TG/SSPC or
EHC.
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Example RTAR Review Summary Used by RAC during Meeting and for Return Letter to TC
Project ID 0007
Project Title Design on A Dime
Sponsoring TC TC 12.5
Cost / Duration $250,000/24M
Submission History 1st submission as RTAR
Classifications: Research or Technology Transfer Basic/Applied Research
Winter 2010 Meeting Review RTAR SUMMARY SCORES & COMMENTS
Check List Criteria VOTED NO
Comments & Suggestions
Is there a well-established need? The RTAR should include some level of literature review that
documents the importance/magnitude of a problem. If not, then the RTAR should be returned for
revision.
AB, CD, EF AB - This project would greatly benefit the handbook chapter
noted but there is no mention of the related standard XXX in
development. CD – Needs more references such as these that
were found online…
Is this appropriate for ASHRAE funding? If not, then the RTAR should be rejected. Examples of
projects that are not appropriate for ASHRAE funding would include: 1) research that is more
appropriately performed by industry, 2) topics outside the scope of ASHRAE activities.
Is there an adequate description of the approach in order for RAC to be able to evaluate the
appropriateness of the budget? If not, then the RTAR should be returned for revision.
Is the budget reasonable for the project scope? If not, then RTAR could be returned for revision
or conditionally accepted with a note that the budget should be revised for the WS.
Have the proper administrative procedures been followed? This includes recording of the TC
vote, coordination with other TCs, proper citing of the Research Strategic Plan, etc. If not, then the
RTAR could be returned for revision or possibly conditionally accepted based on adequately
resolving these issues.
Decision Options Initial
Decision?
Additional Comments or Approval Conditions
ACCEPT DD, GB, RS,
KL, MJ, CZ,
COND. ACCEPT CK Must reference work from RP-1010 and RP- 656
RETURN AB, CD, EF,
REJECT
ACCEPT - Topic is ready for development into a work statement (WS).
CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve RTAR for development into WS without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) RETURN- Topic is probably acceptable for ASHRAE research, but RTAR is not quite ready.
REJECT Vote - Topic is not acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program
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4. WORK STATEMENTS
4.1 Work Statement Development and Approval Process
The Work Statement (WS) is normally the responsibility of the Research Subcommittee of a TC (or TG, SSPC, and
other committees sponsoring research projects), which should prepare Work Statements for each approved RTAR.
The RTARs are developed into Work Statements and are sent to the ASHRAE MORTS. These work statements will
be reviewed by RAC to determine if they define a clear and obtainable research result, propose a viable technical
approach, and are likely to interest several competitive bidders. A biddable Work Statement clearly explains the
objectives, scope, and deliverables. A WS derived from a RAC-approved RTAR has already been determined to be
an appropriate research project for ASHRAE. This means that it will advance the state of the art, provide value to
ASHRAE membership, and support the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan. The ASHRAE Research
Implementation Plan (RIP) lists all approved RTARs and all pending and approved for bid work statements
submitted to RAC. The RIP is posted on the ASHRAE Web-site for reference.
A Work Statement should be prepared immediately after the RTAR is approved by RAC. A Work Statement may
be prepared and submitted without a preliminary RTAR approval if, for example, there is an extremely time-critical
need for results. There should be a strong justification for this. However, the TC risks having its basic research goal
not approved or needing to rewrite the WS extensively. The RTAR approval is designed:
To ensure that the topic is suitable for ASHRAE research and the TC addresses the goals of the ASHRAE
Research Strategic Plan.
To allow RAC and Tech Council to review the approach and suggest additional references, identify other
TCs that should be consulted, and/or suggest enhancements or refinements to the suggested technical
approach.
Submission of the RTAR is designed to speed the overall process – reducing the time to go from research idea to
release of the Request for Bids.
When preparing a WS, the TC may ask specialists in the area of the Work Statement to assist, even potential
bidders. Care must be taken to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest. To do this, the principal authors of the
Work Statement will be identified on the Work Statement Cover Sheet. Subsequently, bidders who assisted in Work
Statement preparation will identify themselves as such in their proposal, and evaluators will satisfy themselves that
these preparers did not gain an unfair advantage. The TC should also consider other TCs, which have direct or
related interest in the subject project and invite them to participate in the Work Statement preparation, to vote to
endorse the WS, and to have representatives on the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) and the Project
Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).
In preparing a Work Statement for a project dealing with the monitoring of buildings in the field, the
"Recommendations for the Design of ASHRAE Sponsored Field Monitoring Projects" contained in Appendix 2
should be considered. In preparing a Work Statement associated with Computational Fluid Dynamics, the
“Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics,” in Appendix 3 should be reviewed and
considered.
The TC Research Subcommittee members shall forward a draft of the Work Statement to their Research Liaison
who will provide suggestions for improvement or compliance with ASHRAE practices. They then present the Work
Statement to the full TC at one of the semi-annual meetings, or by letter or e-mail ballot, for a vote of approval. The
TC members should have received the Work Statement sufficiently prior to the meeting so that each member can
review it in depth and comment and vote intelligently. Any negative votes or abstentions from the TC members
should be explained. Any dissenting member or corresponding member should be invited to submit comments that
will be conveyed to RAC with the WS and cover letter.
After approval by the TC, a copy of the Work Statement and a completed Work Statement Cover Sheet shall be sent
to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and to the TC's Research Liaison by May
15, August 15, or December 15. The submittals should be in electronic format, preferably in Microsoft Word and
Excel. The MORTS distributes the Work Statements to the members of RAC.
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RAC’s evaluation of a Work Statement may result in one of four possible outcomes:
- RAC approves the WS.
- RAC approves the WS conditionally with comments.
The Research Liaison then has the authority to approve the WS after RAC’s comments have been
implemented. The Research Liaison also has the discretion to decide whether the modified WS needs a full
TC re-vote, based on the extent of modifications.
- RAC returns the WS with comments.
TC needs to implement the RAC comments and approve the modified WS by a vote. A cover letter
explaining how the RAC comments were implemented should accompany the WS sent back to MORTS
and RAC. If the TC disagrees with the RAC on any of the comments, the cover letter should also explain
the reasons for not implementing the RAC comment.
- RAC rejects the WS with comments.
RAC-approved Work Statements are designated as Tentative Research Projects (TRPs). When deciding which TRPs
will be sent out for bid, RAC considers the pool of all TRPs (currently approved Work Statements and previously
approved Work Statements that were not released for bid due to insufficient funding), and RAC-approved
Unsolicited Research Proposals. Table-A is the RAC prioritization criteria for Work Statements when funding is
limited and not all approved WS can be put out for bid.
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Table A. Factors for Prioritization of Work Statements for Funding
4.2 Work Statement Preparation
The Work Statement submitted by a TC (TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) expands the
RTAR and is the only technical document that potential bidders will receive. The WS must contain all of the
following fourteen elements, eight of which are either imported directly or expanded from RTAR elements.
1. Title: (from RTAR)
2. Executive Summary:
3. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan: (from RTAR)
4. Application of Results: (from RTAR)
5. State-of-the-Art (Background): (from RTAR)
6. Advancement to the State-of-the-Art: (from RTAR)
7. Justification and Value to ASHRAE: (from RTAR)
8. Objectives: (from RTAR)
9. Scope/Technical Approach:
10. Deliverables/Where Results Will Be Published:
11. Level of Effort:
12. Other Information to Bidders (Optional):
13. Proposal Evaluation Criteria & Weighting Factors:
14. References: (from RTAR)
The TC needs to put enough information into the Work Statement to explain to people not familiar with the TC’s
deliberations what the problem is, why this research is needed, what types of results are expected and how they will
be used, and indicate what methods and scope of research the TC expects from the contractor.
The Work Statement should be accompanied by a Cover Sheet as shown in Section 3.3. Section 3.4 contains a
Work Statement outline, which explains each element in detail. Appendix 4 is an example of a Cover Sheet and
well-written Work Statement.
4.3 Work Statement Cover Sheet
The purpose of the Work Statement Cover Sheet is to ensure that all WS items are complete. Also, the Cover Sheet:
• records the votes of the sponsoring and all co-sponsoring TCs on the Work Statement
• lists the members of the subcommittees which will evaluate the proposals and monitor the project,
• recommends suggested bidders,
• denotes which Handbook chapters or other ASHRAE publications will be affected by the results of the
research,
• lists the Work Statement’s authors,
• lists at least three prospective bidders in addition to any Work Statement authors who may bid.
It is preferable, but not required, that the authors of the Work Statement also serve on the Proposal Evaluation
Subcommittee (PES) and Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS). Any persons who bid on the WS, or who are
members of organizations who bid on the WS, cannot serve on the PES or PMS. While desirable, it is not necessary
that the PES and PMS be comprised of the same people. The PES/PMS should be composed of 3 to 5 sponsoring or
co-sponsoring TC members with particular knowledge and experience in the subject of the project, but who do not
plan to submit a proposal on the work. In special cases, persons other than TC members may be appointed as
PES/PMS members if their particular expertise is not available within the TC or if a co-funding agency is also
supporting the project. They are named by the TC Chairman and approved by the Research Liaison or MORTS.
The Research Liaison and MORTS are ex-officio non-voting members of the PES and PMS.
Status of TRP
Is this a project rebid? Newly approved TRPs?
Age of Project – Based on date of work statement approval
Co-Sponsorship
Multiple TC sponsors/Co-sponsors
Single TC Sponsor
Co-funding – is there a firm co-funding commitment (e.g., from
AHRI)?
Cost of Project
Should we fund more and smaller projects or fewer and larger ones?
Does it require RAC Level Approval, Tech Council approval, Board approval?
Overall value of the project and the research, as well as contribution
to ASHRAE’s Research Plan(s), to ASHRAE and Society
Note: the above factors are not listed in any particular order or level or importance
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If interest by other organizations in co-sponsoring the project is known, suspected, or even considered a possibility,
the name, address, and phone number of the proper contact should be furnished on the Work Statement Cover Sheet
as a “potential” sponsor. Once a written letter of support is obtained by a TC from a potential co-sponsor, the
ASHRAE MORTS will finalize a co-sponsorship agreement with that organization or individual for the project.
Normally about 60 days is allowed for proposal preparation by potential bidders. Certain projects by their nature
may require longer proposal preparation time. This may be due to the need to establish relationships with co-
investigators, subcontractors, material or equipment suppliers or owners of test sites. If this is anticipated, the TC
should request an extended bidding period. This will delay the start of the project but will result in better proposals
and better results. Where needed, TC should request this on the Work Statement Cover Sheet.
To minimize the occurrence of single bidders, the TC shall provide on the Cover Sheet the names of at least three
qualified potential bidders who were not involved in development of the WS. If a WS is not accompanied by the
names of at least three such individuals, it shall not be approved by RAC but sent back to the TC for this
information. In addition to the usual process of posting the WS to solicit bids, these recommended bidders shall be
individually notified by the MORTS when the project is put out for bid.
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4.4 Work Statement Outline
WORK STATEMENT# (Same as RTAR#)
SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPC:# & NAME
CO-SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPCs (List only TC/TG/SSPC s that have voted formal support)
Title: (Same as RTAR)
Executive Summary:
(100 word statement that could be used at the BOD level to succinctly summarize the current state-of-the-art, the
advancement this project is expected to accomplish, and its value to ASHRAE and society in general.)
Applicability to the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan: (Import RTAR list of specific goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan this project will support by name and
number. State how the proposed project will help achieve the goals. If the RTAR was submitted before July, 2010,
the goals from the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future) may be
addressed if the TC desires. For RTAR (or WS) submitted after July 2010, please indicate whether the proposed
project supports any of the 11 strategic goals of the latest ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015. Projects are
not required to contribute directly to the 11 strategic goals, but those that do will more likely be given a higher
priority for funding when research funds are limited.)
Application of Results:
(Import RTAR list of handbook chapters/special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project. Explain
how the results of the proposed project will be disseminated by the TC in practical terms to general ASHRAE
membership and society in general. What are the practical benefits expected from this research? Is this project one
piece of a larger plan of action developed by the TC?)
State-of-the-Art (Background):
(Import RTAR description of the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps.)
Advancement to the State-of-the-Art:
(Import RTAR description or quantitative estimate of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy
reduction in product y or building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction
in design time to do y, etc.], and explain why this information is needed by the public or by industry.)
Justification and Value to ASHRAE:
(Import RTAR identification by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members who will benefit. State the
likelihood and how the improvement would be adopted by industry.)
Objectives:
(Import RTAR explanation of project’s goals and how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the
state-of-the-art [i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and
verified using laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y].)
Scope/Technical Approach:
(Provide a complete description of technical approach and task statement. Describe the parameters of the research
project, including such items as: subject matter to be explored; materials, equipment, literature or other variables to
be researched; materials, equipment, etc to be excluded from the project; outline the research methods to be used;
description of the standards to be followed; discussion of how the data is to be reduced, analyzed and presented;
description of the format for the reported results; if appropriate, describe project phases.
It is important for the scope of a research project to be broken down into tasks or phases, where a task will yield
results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how subsequent
tasks will be carried out. Make sure that the project objectives are reflected in the tasks. The Work Statement should
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specify deliverables corresponding to these tasks in the “Deliverables” section to facilitate project monitoring by the
PMS.)
Deliverables/Where Results Will Be Published:
Insert generic ASHRAE requirements (listed below) as well as and any project-specific requirements defined in the
“Scope” section. Each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should be linked to a
deliverable report, memorandum, or summary.
Items a through e below are generic ASHRAE requirements a contractor is required to provide on every ASHRAE
research project. These cover:
Quarterly progress and financial reports to MORTS (to be reviewed by the Project Monitoring
Subcommittee (PMS)).
A final report.
A research or technical paper, submitted for peer review and publication in the ASHRAE Transactions or
HVAC&R Research.
Any data obtained from the research.
A project summary.
Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute required deliverables
(“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows:
a. Progress and Financial Reports
Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its
Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1,
April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period.
Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period
of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical
Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions
regarding the research as may arise.
b. Final Report
A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society,
shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical
Services by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this
Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the
Society’s Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).
Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will
be furnished by the Institution as follows:
- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
- Two bound copies
- One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.
- Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.
c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Paper
One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services
(MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form
and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as
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deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for
ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas
technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are
not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects. The paper(s) shall conform to the
instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research
paper. The paper title shall contain the research project number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in
parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).
Note: A research or technical paper describing the research project must be submitted after the TC has
approved the Final Report. Research or technical papers may also be prepared before the project’s
completion, if it is desired to disseminate interim results of the project. Contractor shall submit any interim
papers to MORTS and the PMS for review and approval before the papers are submitted to ASHRAE
Manuscript Central for review.
d. Data
The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts, graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy available to the Society upon the Society’s request.
e. Project Synopsis
A written synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience, which documents 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings benefit ASHRAE membership and/or society in general shall be submitted to the Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights
The Society may request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s ASHRAE JOURNAL. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. All Deliverables under this Agreement and voluntary technical articles shall be prepared using dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.
The above deliverables are necessary, but not sufficient, to monitor a research project. The PMS and the sponsoring
TC have the responsibility to review the contractor’s on-going activities and intermediate results, to ensure that the
methods used and results obtained will be valid and well-enough substantiated to be labeled as “ASHRAE-approved
findings.” Proper oversight cannot wait until the final report, when most of the budget has already been expended.
Therefore, each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should also be linked to a
deliverable report, memorandum, or summary. These in-progress deliverables should not add to the cost of the
project, as they will most likely become chapters of the final report. However, they should help the TC avoid
unpleasant surprises due to the research not being conducted according to the TC’s expectations. Examples of
deliverables that could be required during the project include:
If one task is a literature review, then the deliverable could be an annotated list of references and
conclusions/summary of the current state of the art.
If the contractor must propose specific sites (e.g., buildings), experiment topologies (e.g., duct
configurations), materials (e.g., refrigerants, appliances, insulation or building materials), experiment
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protocols, and/or instrumentation, then short memos describing those proposed methods, materials, etc.
should be deliverables to be reviewed and approved by the PMS before moving on to the next research
task.
If analysis of preliminary data or results will decide how to proceed (e.g., CFD models of 12 duct
configurations will be used to select 2 duct configurations to be built and subjected to wind tunnel tests),
then the contractor should write up the results of the initial analysis, recommend the areas for further more
detailed investigation, and justify those recommendations.
If data from the research are expected to modify or update a Handbook table, then the procedure for
developing the updated table from the data should be specified and provided to the PMS as a deliverable.
(The final report may also require the contractor to prepare a proposed updated table based on the observed
data.)
In short, the technical approach for a research project should be broken down into tasks or phases, and where a task
will yield results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how
subsequent tasks will be carried out. The Work Statement should specify such deliverables for the PMS to review.
This approach will make it easier for the PMS and MORTS to gauge progress and technical merit of on-going
ASHRAE research projects, and will provide a framework for the cognizant TCs to provide technical oversight and
assistance to identify and correct problems as they occur.)
Level of Effort:
(Include estimates of professional-months by category, calendar-months, and total dollars.
An example is:
The project anticipates 3 professional-months for the principal investigator and 8 professional-months for a
research technician. The estimated cost is $60,000 and the project is expected to take 12 months.)
Other Information for Bidders (Optional):
(This section should contain any other information that is not contained elsewhere. This could include information
about relationships with the monitoring subcommittee, reports other than the normal quarterly progress reports,
special personnel or facilities required by the proposer, special instructions regarding what the proposal should
contain, or information as to how the proposals will be evaluated. It is not necessary to include references to
quarterly progress reports, semi-annual reports in person to the TC final reports or papers.)
Proposal Evaluation Criteria:
(Include specific list of criteria and weighting factors that will be used to evaluate proposals.
This section should also include a list of the criteria the PES will use to evaluate proposals and select a contractor to
recommend. This must include Weighting Factors for the Evaluation Form. It may be the basic list or a subset of the
list in the Proposal Evaluation Form and can also include additional categories such as special experience,
credentials, equipment or facilities the WS authors think are necessary.)
The commonly used evaluation criteria include:
The commonly used evaluation criteria (and sample weighting factors) are listed below. The WS may include some
or all of these criteria, using whatever weighting factors the TC feels are appropriate. For example, a project
involving simulation models may not depend upon “facilities,” while experience of the PI in simulation modeling
may be crucial. For performance testing of appliances, however, the quality of the Contractor’s facilities may be
very important.
1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%
a) Logistical problems associated
b) Technical problems associated
2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 25%
a) Organization of project
b) Management plan
3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. 15%
a) Managerial support
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b) Data collection
c) Technical expertise
4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 20%
a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications
and experience in related work
b) Project manager person directly responsible;
experience and corporate position
c) Team members' qualifications and experience
d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator
5. Student involvement 5%
a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team
b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry
into HVAC&R industry
6. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the objectives of the Work Statement. 15%
a) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones
b) All technical and logistic factors considered
c) Reasonableness of project schedule
7. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects. 5%
(No penalty for new contractors.)
8. Other _________________________
References:
(Import or expand the RTAR list of references to any articles, papers, books, etc., that were used in preparing the
Work Statement and/or that would be of assistance to the bidders. All listed references should be readily available to
contractors.)
Authors:
(List those individuals who were principal authors of the Work Statement.)
If any of the Work Statement authors plan to bid on the project, care must be taken to avoid actual or perceived
conflict of interest. In particular, the requirements of the Work Statement should not be tailored to a unique Work
Statement author’s facility, equipment, or capability that is not reasonably available to other bidders. If WS authors
bid on the project, they must identify themselves as such in their proposals, and the evaluators must satisfy
themselves that these preparers did not gain an unfair advantage before their proposal may be considered. If it is
determined that a submitted proposal does exhibit a conflict of interest, then that proposal should be identified, not
evaluated, and written reasons given along with evaluations of the other proposals.
Attached are a sample Work Statement Cover Sheet and a sample Work Statement. They should be used as a guide
in completing, reviewing and submitting Work Statements. [NOTE: The actual WS and the TC votes on which this
is based have been edited to better illustrate some of the points made in this Research Manual.]
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4.5 Tips for Writing an Effective Work Statement
A Work Statement is a document that is utilized to convince ASHRAE to fund research projects and inform the
bidders what is expected to be in the final results. The Work Statement contains different items and is found in the
Work Statement outline in Section 3.4 of this manual. Incomplete (unclear) entries in these items will lead to delays
in approving the Work Statement.
Project Justification
Is the project included in the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan (i.e., was an RTAR submitted and approved
by RAC), or is there a strong rationale provided for submitting the Work Statement without a prior RTAR
submittal?
The Executive Summary, Application of Results, State of the Art (background and advancement) sections shall be
brief and right to the point about how the project will be a benefit to ASHRAE Society and its members.
Are project benefits evident? Alternatively, are adverse impacts of not pursuing the project apparent? Will the
results still be useful when completed?
Do the project objectives fall within ASHRAE’s Scope? Involvement of outside professions in performing all or
part of the work does not necessarily negate pertinence.
Is the project consistent with the Society’s Research Strategic Plan? List specific goals in the Plan that are
addressed by the proposed research.
Is the project original (e.g., not an unnecessary duplication of other research completed or underway)? Repetition of
prior research may be desirable if pertinent facets have changed, the results are not publicly available, or
confirmation is justified. Projects resulting in products that compete with commercial offerings are generally not
approved. If previous projects need updating, has the sponsoring TC (original project) been contacted?
Project Definition
If there is more than one objective to the project, is the sequence defined?
Have all avenues been examined to determine a more economical alternate to achieving the objective?
Is there a contingency plan, in case the objectives are not met?
Subsequent phases or follow-on projects are not precluded, but specific projects should provide at least interim
results that are beneficial on their own (e.g., no half tunnels).
Would segmenting the project preclude useful interim results or degrade effective procurement of the research
needed?
Is the work or likely results free of potential legal problems and of prejudicial implications to a single manufacturer
or class of manufacturers?
Are the recommended bidders knowledgeable enough about subject matters of the project to insure success of the
project?
Are proposal options recommended for inclusion clearly justified?
Cost
Is the proposed level of effort and funding commensurate with work required? Is the proposed level of effort and
funding commensurate with the project’s expected benefits?
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Can the ASHRAE research budget afford the project for its duration? Consider whether the project can or should be
funded protracted for budgetary reasons.
Is there a commitment for co-funding? Did ASHRAE receive a letter (on company letterhead) with the amount of
co-funding?
Suitability
Is the background adequately presented?
Are the individual tasks understandable and achievable (e.g., not seeking impossible or improbable results)? Note
that high risk (with commensurate high benefits if successful) research is allowable, but it should be so noted in the
TC’s cover letter conveying the WS to MORTS.
Are the tasks likely to satisfy the project objectives?
Does the work statement foster fair competition?
Is sufficient detail provided to enable competitive pricing?
Are ambiguous tasks (e.g., scope determinations by the Project Monitoring Subcommittee) that could alter
contractor costs avoided? No implication is intended that the PMS cannot or should not review the work and
approve scheduled decisions or selections, provided that such alternatives entail similar effort and costs.
Is the justification adequate for required use of specified proprietary products or methods?
Are all of the tasks appropriate for ASHRAE research?
Are the products to be delivered clearly identified?
Are appropriate references adequately cited and available? Have copies of unpublished references been provided for
distribution with the request for proposals?
Are at least three prospective bidders that were not involved in preparation of work statement identified?
Is a realistic project duration indicated?
Has the Work Statement been reviewed by other related TCs for accuracy and determination whether other previous
projects were completed requesting similar results?
Has a Project Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) been proposed for approval? If other TCs co-authored the Work
Statement, are they included in this Subcommittee?
Has a Project Monitoring Subcommittee been proposed for approval? If other TCs co-authored the Work Statement,
are they included in this Subcommittee?
Has the work statement been coordinated with other organizations’ committees? Have they been asked for co-
funding?
Other Considerations
Are there other reasons to support the project (e.g., Presidential goals, emerging societal issues, requests from
ASHRAE affiliates or other organizations)?
Is the project likely to contribute to a Handbook update, a proposed ASHRAE or industry standard, or a ASHRAE
Journal article of broad interest?
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For projects involving Special Publications, is/are the sponsoring committee(s) qualified and prepared to provide
adequate review of the work to imply endorsement of the resulting document by ASHRAE as an accepted reference?
Is the project likely to provide an educational opportunity for HVAC&R students?
Is the project likely to enhance the Society's image (e.g., will ASHRAE gain recognition for pursuing it or,
alternately, incur censure if ASHRAE ignores it?)
Additional Tips
RAC provides training at the Society’s meetings for individuals involved in initiating research projects. RAC
welcomes suggestions on topics to be covered.
Each TC has a Research Liaison that is a member of RAC. The Work Statement should be reviewed by the liaison
prior to submitting the Work Statement to headquarters. This person will provide assistance in making sure that the
Work Statement contains the required information for review.
RAC encourages TCs to prepare and submit Work Statements responsive to “Possible Research Projects” listed in
the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan. Work Statements for projects not listed in the Plan may be prepared and
submitted, but a strong justification for approval should be included. RAC is obligated to meet the funding
guidelines set by the Board and reflected in the annual Research Budget. If considerably more Work Statements
have been approved for bid than the research funding available, bidding on those Work Statements that are less
responsive to the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan may be delayed.
Below is a list of common reasons for returning a Work Statement.
• Need for Coordination
• Cost Problems
• Weak Justification
• Scope Lacks Clarity
• Unable to Bid
• Missing Information
• Does not Conform to ASHRAE Policy
The need for coordination among pertinent TCs, TGs, TRGs, SSPCs, and standing committees. Authors must realize
that many projects have a rather broad technical base. For instance, a project by a TC concerned with equipment
design may cover the development of computer algorithms for operating energy calculations. The project could
benefit from coordination with a TC that is expert on energy calculations and may have already developed
standardized algorithm formats on other projects. If a TC proposes work in a technical area that falls partly or totally
under the scope of another TC, both TCs should review the work statement before it is submitted to RAC. This
would help assure RAC that the work had not already been done, the plan is technically correct, and there is a need
for research. It would also be an advantage to have a technical expert from the other TC on the project monitoring
subcommittee.
The cost caused return of work statements. ASHRAE expects to get a good value from the approved projects. The
sponsoring committee should conduct a critical review of the estimated cost before the work statement is submitted.
Sometimes the scope is too broad and can be reduced to those items that are of immediate need to the TC.
Also, unnecessary travel or equipment expenses should be omitted. ASHRAE expects contractors to provide test
facilities and equipment in most cases. If the level can't be reduced, it would be advantageous to either suggest
additional sources of funding or to segment the project into two or more individually funded phases. RAC Research
Liaisons can be a good source of advice on this subject.
Weak justification and value to ASHRAE, industry and society. It is extremely important to state your case for the
proposed work clearly and completely. RAC members who review work statements normally are not as
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knowledgeable in the proposed area of technology as are the authors. RAC members depend on information
provided in the background and justification sections of the work statement to understand the need for the research
and the benefits to ASHRAE, the public or the industry.
If RAC is not convinced by the work statement that there is a need commensurate with the proposed level of effort
and cost, the committee may reject a work statement outright or return it for clarification. Typically, the authors of a
returned work statement and TC discuss new arguments justifying their revised work statement to carefully resolve
issues raised by RAC. RAC requests that these new arguments be added to the revised justification so there is a
good written record to benefit all parties who will be using the work statement in the future.
The scopes lack clarity. Many times the tasks do not satisfy the stated objectives of the research, nor are they related
to the objectives. The scope is the heart of the work statement and contains key information the contractor needs to
prepare a bid. It should describe in some detail the parameters of the research, including items such as:
• The subject matter to be explored;
• Materials, equipment literature or other variables to be researched;
• An outline of the research method(s) to be used;
• A discussion of any standards to be followed in conducting the research;
• Consideration of how the data obtained might be reduced, analyzed and presented;
• A description of the form in which the results will be reported; and,
• A description of each task and each distinct phase of the project.
The work statements were not biddable. Authors should put themselves in the bidder's position and ask, "Can I bid
this project? Is there enough information? Are the tasks clear and logical or are they ambiguous?" If one task
depends on the results of another, it would be very difficult for the contractor to estimate the second task. It might be
better, under the circumstances, to write the work statement to do the earlier task as the first phase. Then, after the
results are known, write a follow-on work statement for a second phase.
The work statements were not complete. To help solve this problem, RAC implemented a Work Statement Cover
Sheet that must be completed and submitted with the work statement. It has a checklist for outline items and
provides a good place for recording other required information such as the TC vote record, the work statement
authors and the proposed project monitoring committee members.
The work statements didn't conform to ASHRAE policy. For instance, work statements to develop computer
algorithms must comply with ASHRAE's policy on algorithms.
In other instances, work statements have had the objective of developing computer software. If the authors had
recognized in the beginning that it is ASHRAE policy not to develop and market software, the work statement could
have been written to develop only the basic computational techniques, which would have satisfied the research need.
Another example is the work statement that proposes to develop a product, such as a sensor. Understanding that it is
against ASHRAE policy to do research for product development, the authors could have directed the proposal
toward developing the basic principles of an expanded sensing capability.
The work statement proposes to evaluate products or proprietary technologies. Again, this is against ASHRAE's
policy on commercialism, and should be avoided. Research Liaisons should be able to help with policy questions
before work statements are approved by the TC.
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4.6 Example WS Review Ballot used by RAC
RAC members use the form below to record their review comments and initial disposition decision on the WS prior
to the RAC meeting to discuss the WS. The completed form is submitted to ASHRAE staff, which in turn
incorporates this information into the WS Review Summary form
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4.6 Example WS Review Ballot used by Individual RAC Members Prior to Meeting
Project ID 0007
Project Title Design on a Dime
Sponsoring TC TC 12.5 – The Example Commission
Cost $250,000/24M
Submission History 1st Submission as WS, RTAR Accepted 10.06
Classifications: Research or Technology Transfer Basic/Applied Research
Winter 2010 Meeting Review Reviewer’s Name: AB
Check List Criteria Satisfied?
Additional Comments & Suggestions
Adequate Intermediate Deliverables? The project should include the review of intermediate results by
the PMS at logical milestone points during the project. Before project work continues, the PMS must
approve the intermediate results. N
Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed
and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next task.
Time and Cost Estimate Reasonable? The time duration and total cost of the project should be
reasonable so that the project can be as it is described in the WS. Y
Detailed Bidders List Provided? The contact information in the bidder list should be complete so that
each potential bidder can be contacted without difficulty. Y
Proposed Project Doable? Can the project as described in the WS be accomplished? If difficulties exist
in the project's WS that prevent a successful conclusion of the project, then the project is not doable. In
this situation, major revision of the WS is needed to resolve the issues that cause the difficulty.
Y
Proposed Project Description Correct? Are there technical errors and/or technical omissions that the
WS has that prevents it from correctly describing the project? If there are, than the WS needs major
revision.
Y
Task Breakdown Reasonable? Is the project divided into tasks that make technical and practical sense?
Are the results of each task such that the results of the former naturally flow into the latter? If not, then
major revisions are needed to the WS that would include: adding tasks, removing tasks, and re-structuring
tasks among others.
Y
Proposed Project Biddable? Examining the WS as a whole, is the project described in the WS of
sufficient clarity and detail such a potential bidder can actually understand and develop a proposal for the
project? This criterion combines the previous three criteria into an overall question concerning the
usefulness of the WS. If the WS is considered to not be biddable, then either major revisions are in order
or the WS should be rejected.
Y
Decision Options Decision? Additional Comments or Approval Conditions
ACCEPT
COND. ACCEPT X Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed
and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next task.
RETURN
REJECT ACCEPT - Work statement(WS) ready to bid as-is
CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve WS for bid without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) to his/her satisfaction RETURN - WS requires major revision before it can bid
REJECT- Topic is no longer considered acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program due to duplication of work by another project or because the work statement has a fatal flaw(s) that makes it unbiddable.
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4.7 Example WS Review Summary form from RAC
When RAC meets, they use the WS Review Summary form below to help guide their discussion of the WS. In
many cases, a RAC member’s initial disposition decision on a particular WS may change after reading other
member’s comments on the summary form and after participating to the meeting discussion of the WS.
A final version of the review summary form, which reflects the discussion and final decision that was made by RAC
on the WS during the meeting, is developed and used as the basis for the return letter to the TC/TG/SSPC or EHC.
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4.7 Example WS Review Summary Form
Project ID 0007
Project Title Design on a Dime
Sponsoring TC TC 12.5 – The Example Commission
Cost $250,000/24M
Submission History 1st Submission as WS, RTAR Accepted 10.06
Classifications: Research or Technology Transfer Basic/Applied Research
Winter 2010 Meeting Review WORK STATEMENT SUMMARY SCORE & COMMENTS
Check List Criteria Voted NO Additional Comments & Suggestions
Adequate Intermediate Deliverables? The project should include the review of intermediate results by
the PMS at logical milestone points during the project. Before project work continues, the PMS must
approve the intermediate results. AB
AB - Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be
reviewed and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next
task.
Time and Cost Estimate Reasonable? The time duration and total cost of the project should be
reasonable so that the project can be as it is described in the WS.
Detailed Bidders List Provided? The contact information in the bidder list should be complete so that
each potential bidder can be contacted without difficulty.
Proposed Project Doable? Can the project as described in the WS be accomplished? If difficulties exist
in the project's WS that prevent a successful conclusion of the project, then the project is not doable. In
this situation, major revision of the WS is needed to resolve the issues that cause the difficulty.
Proposed Project Description Correct? Are there technical errors and/or technical omissions that the
WS has that prevents it from correctly describing the project? If there are, than the WS needs major
revision.
Task Breakdown Reasonable? Is the project divided into tasks that make technical and practical sense?
Are the results of each task such that the results of the former naturally flow into the latter? If not, then
major revisions are needed to the WS that would include: adding tasks, removing tasks, and re-structuring
tasks among others.
Proposed Project Biddable? Examining the WS as a whole, is the project described in the WS of
sufficient clarity and detail such a potential bidder can actually understand and develop a proposal for the
project? This criterion combines the previous three criteria into an overall question concerning the
usefulness of the WS. If the WS is considered to not be biddable, then either major revisions are in order
or the WS should be rejected.
Decision Options Initial
Decision?
Additional Comments or Approval Conditions
ACCEPT DD, GB,
RS, KL
COND. ACCEPT AB Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed
and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next task.
RETURN
REJECT ACCEPT - Work statement(WS) ready to bid as-is
CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve WS for bid without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) to his/her satisfaction
RETURN - WS requires major revision before it can bid
REJECT- Topic is no longer considered acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program due to duplication of work by another project or because the work statement has a fatal flaw(s) that makes it unbiddable
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5. PROJECTS APPROVED FOR BIDDING
Following approval by RAC, the Work Statement, now designated a Tentative Research Project (TRP), is edited by
the Manager of Research and Technical Services, incorporated into a request-for-proposal (RFP) and made available
to potential contractors. A sample of the other material, which normally is distributed with the TRP, is shown on the
following pages.
The Manager of Research and Technical Services maintains a listserv of research project potential contractors who
have expressed interest and expertise in various fields of research interest to ASHRAE
(http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/39) These contractors are informed by an e-mail as to the availability of
new RFPs posted for bid by ASHRAE. The TC/TG is encouraged to designate other qualified contractors who may
wish to receive the RFP.
When the schedule permits, a notice is placed in the ASHRAE JOURNAL/INSIGHTS, and a release made to the
trade press, to advertise the RFP to a larger audience who may not be on the list of potential contractors.
The RFPs are also listed on the “Research” Page of the ASHRAE website
(http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/39 ) and may be downloaded by interested bidders.
At the time the RFP is sent to potential contractors, a copy is sent to the Chairman of the sponsoring TC/TG. He/she
is asked to confirm that the Technical Contact for bidder’s technical questions and the Proposal Evaluation
Subcommittee (PES) membership has not changed and that they will evaluate the proposals received in response to
the RFP.
The Technical Contact is usually a member of the TC and he or she is available and qualified to answer technical
questions regarding the RFP from potential bidders during the bid period (60 days typically). The ideal candidate
for this position is a WS author who also serves on the PES. In addition to answering technical questions, the
Technical Contact must also record all questions and responses so that this information can be relayed to all
registered bidders one week prior to the due date for bids. The MORTS will obtain this information from the
Technical Contact approximately one week prior to the bid due date and distribute it to all potential bidders that
have registered their interest in the project.
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(Sample RFP Notice)
INVITATION TO SUBMIT A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON AN ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT-
May 15, 2004
Attached is a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) for a project dealing with a subject in which you, or your institution have
expressed interest. Should you not decide to submit a proposal, please circulate it to any colleague who might have
interests in the subject.
Title: INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON SMALL PROPELLER FANS, AIR, AND SOUND, 1223-
TRP
Sponsoring Technical Committee: TC 5.1, Fans
Budget Range: $70,000 may be more or less as determined by value of proposal and competing proposals.
Scheduled Project Start Date: September 1, 2004 or later.
All proposals (hardcopy or electronic format) must be received at ASHRAE Headquarters May 15, 2004
Electronic copies must be sent to [email protected].
If you have questions concerning the Project, we suggest you contact one of the individuals listed below:
For Technical Matters
Ling-Zhong Zeng
Revcor Inc.
251 Edwards Avenue
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Phone: 847-428-4411
Fax: 847-428-3414
E-Mail: [email protected]
For Administrative or Procedural Matters:
Manager of Research & Technical Services (MORTS)
Michael R. Vaughn
ASHRAE, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-636-8400
Fax: 404-321-5478
E-Mail: [email protected]
Potential bidders intending to submit a proposal should so notify, by mail, fax or e-mail, the Manager of Research
and Technical Services, (MORTS) by April 18, 2004 in order that any late or additional information on the RFP may
be furnished to them prior to the bid due date.
All questions and answers fielded by the technical and administrative contacts listed above for this project will be
distributed to all registered potential bidders one week prior to the bid due date.
Proposals may now be submitted in either electronic or hardcopy format. Electronic submissions require a PDF file
containing the complete proposal preceded by signed copies of the two forms listed below in the order listed below.
Electronic copies must be sent to [email protected]. Hardcopy submissions require 1-signed original and 15-
signed copies organized in the same order. In all cases, the proposal must be in the hands of the ASHRAE
MORTS by 5 p.m. EST May 15, 2004
The following forms must accompany the proposal:
(1) ASHRAE Application for Grant of Funds (signed)
(2) Additional Information for Contractors (signed)
ASHRAE reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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PROPOSAL FORMATTING GUIDELINES
a. Enclosed with the Request for Proposal (RFP) are copies of two forms, Application for Grant of Funds
and Additional Information for Potential Contractors. These forms must be completed and signed
copies of each must be included with your proposal submission. Proposals may be submitted in either
hardcopy or electronic format. Electronic submissions are sent to [email protected]. Hardcopy
submissions must include 15 bound copies of the proposal and the required forms. This number of
copies is requested so that the Proposal may be sent to members of the various committees responsible
for its review and evaluation.
b. The Proposal should include data in sufficient detail for proper evaluation, covering your approach to
the subject, an estimate of the time and cost involved, a work completion schedule and the
qualifications of the person, or persons, who would accept responsibility for the Project. All units
should be reported in the inch-pound system, with SI units shown parenthetically, in accordance with
the ASHRAE Metric Guide.
c. All proposals shall contain the following statement at the bottom of the title page:
"Members of the research team did not participate in the preparation of the ASHRAE’s Request for
Proposal on which this proposal is based."
d. In order to facilitate the receipt, processing, distribution and evaluation of proposals in hardcopy
format, the following are strongly suggested:
Staple proposals. No notebooks, plastic bindings/spines or covers, no advertising inserts or
attachments.
Print on both sides of paper. Limit biographies/résumés/CVs to 3 or 4 pages. List only
publications applicable to the subject of the research.
No faxed proposals or quantities less than the requested 15 copies.
Staple "Application for Grant of Funds" form followed by “Additional Information for Potential
Contractors” form to front of the proposal, with the project number (--- TRP) appearing on the
upper right-hand corner.
Don't ship with plastic "peanuts" packing or in envelopes with ground newsprint padding. Wadded
paper or bubblewrap is preferred.
e. In order to facilitate the receipt, processing, distribution and evaluation of proposals in electronic
format, the following are strongly suggested:
Submit the proposal as a single .pdf file, preferably, with the “Application for Grant of Funds"
form first followed by “Additional Information for Potential Contractors” form and then the
proposal.
All electronic submissions must be sent to [email protected].
Faxed copies of the two signed forms are acceptable if proper advance notification is given to the
MORTS that the forms will arrive separate from the proposal and the forms and proposal will both
arrive before the bid due date.
f. ASHRAE will acknowledge the receipt of all proposals received via e-mail. Please include the e-mail
address to be used for this acknowledgement in your transmittal letter or transmittal message.
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ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS (SAMPLE Form)
(to be completed by Applicant)
1.0 Title:
2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.):
3.0 Name of Contracting Institution:
Mailing Address of P.I.:
E-mail address of P.I.:
Phone No. of P.I.:
Fax No. of P.I.:
Other Key Personnel:
4.0 Any subcontractors:
5.0 Objective & Scope:*
6.0 Project Start Date: Total Project Length:
7.0 Total Cost: US$ ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$
8.0 Details of Financial Support:
a) Professional Salaries $ Person Months
b) Research Assistants
c) Fringe Benefits ( %)
d) Equipment
e) Supplies & Materials
f) Computer Costs
g) Travel & Communications
h)
i) Total Direct Costs
j) Indirect Costs ( % )
k) TOTAL $
9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:*
10.0 Signature of Project Manager or P.I.:
Title: Date:
Signature of Executive Officer of Institution:
Title: Date:
Key personnel were ( ) were not ( ) involved in writing the ASHRAE’s Request for Proposal
Document for this project. * All sections must be completed. Use of terms such as “See Attached Proposal” may
result in rejection of proposal.
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(SAMPLE Form)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS
In preparing a response to this request-for-proposal, contractors should be aware of, and be agreeable to, the
following ASHRAE policies, procedures, traditions and contractual requirements. Costs for meeting these
should be considered when preparing research proposal budgets.
By submitting a proposal, the Principal Investigator is acknowledging he/she understands and agrees to comply
with the policies listed below. The inability or unwillingness to comply should be pointed out in the transmittal
letter accompanying any proposal or should result in no proposal being submitted.
1. It is the practice of ASHRAE to use fixed price contracts for research projects. Other contract forms, such
as cost plus fixed fee, will be considered only in exceptional cases, and such proposals are discouraged.
Unlike some other government or foundation research sponsors, ASHRAE does not approve cost
extensions nor accept scope reductions except in the most unusual of cases. Such cases reflect unfavorably
on the contractor with regard to future work.
2. All fiscal values should be stated in U.S. dollars.
3. Twenty five percent of the contracted sum will be withheld pending completion of the work. Fifteen
percent will be paid upon submission of the final report and the remaining ten percent upon completion and
acceptance of all contract requirements. The initial seventy-five percent of the total sum is paid in equal
quarterly progress payments during the period of performance. Except for the first payment, which is made
within thirty days of contract initiation, all progress payments are made contingent upon receipt of a
quarterly progress report.
4. The winning bidder is required to meet with the PMS via a site-visit or a conference call at the start of the
project to review the project's scope. The results of this meeting shall be summarized by the contractor in
the first progress report.
5. During the period of the contract and following submission of the Final Report, the Principal Investigator is
expected to personally address the sponsoring Technical Committee or Task Group and report on the
progress of the project at each Annual and Winter ASHRAE meeting.
6. Papers specified as deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or
Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term
archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value,
ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.
All Deliverables under this Agreement and voluntary research or technical articles shall be prepared using
dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in
accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.
7. ASHRAE, in return for their financial support, expects that the sponsored research will be reported first at
an ASHRAE meeting and in an ASHRAE publication. This may be ASHRAE Transactions or HVAC&R
Research paper,. The Principal Investigator should be willing to wait for this to take place before
publishing or presenting the work elsewhere. The submission of papers for publication by ASHRAE shall
be made to the Manager of Research and Technical Services.
8. Any patentable inventions or copywritten computer programs developed as a result of this research shall be
made available to ASHRAE in recognition of their financial support of the work.
9. Proposers are encouraged to utilize undergraduate or graduate engineering students where appropriate in
conducting this research in order to assist them professionally and financially in their education and in
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increasing their interest in the HVAC&R industry.
10. ASHRAE's proposal evaluation committee will make the primary recommendation regarding the selection
of a contractor. While bidders may be given some information on their and competitors' scores, ASHRAE
is not obligated to do so and will not become involved in negotiating, explaining or defending the decisions
made.
11. One section of the final report will be entitled "Utilization" and will state:
a. ASHRAE Handbook volume(s) and chapter(s) to which the research is related.
b. Aspects of the research confirming present knowledge or extending present
knowledge.
c. Suggestions for change in the Handbook attributed to the research conducted.
d. Suggestions for further research identified through that completed.
12. If invited, the Principle Investigator shall speak at an ASHRAE chapter or regional meeting on the subject
of his/her research or research in general. The chapter or region extending the invitation shall reimburse
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
13. The signed original of this document should be enclosed with the proposal's letter of transmittal. Multiple
copies are not desired.
The above conditions are acceptable:
__________________________________________
Principal Investigator (date)
Institution Authority (date)
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6. SOLICITED PROPOSALS
6.1 Evaluation of Solicited Proposals
Following the deadline for receipt of proposals, the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)
records certain salient information about each response and forwards copies of all proposals received to
members of the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES), the TC Chair (or Chair of TG, SSPC, or other
research sponsoring committee), and the appropriate Research Liaison.
Evaluation Criteria
The PES uses evaluation criteria and weighting factors as specified in the Work Statement (WS) and applies
them to compare the proposals received. Typically, the Evaluation Criteria include “Performance of Contractor
on Prior ASHRAE or Other Projects.” The MORTS provides the PES with information on performance,
including unsatisfactory performance, on previous ASHRAE research projects. A bidder who did not have a
prior ASHRAE research project should not be penalized in the evaluation process, i.e, his/her proposal should
receive the maximum score for this evaluation criterion.
After discussion and evaluation, each PES member completes the Proposal Evaluation Form (PEF) based on
his/her personal preference. Together the PES completes the Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluations of
Proposals. The summary of the scores from all PES members must be reported on the Summary Sheet for
Reporting Evaluations of Proposals. The criteria for proposal selection are:
1. By default, select the proposal with the lowest cost that was responsive (i.e., an average score of 70
points or higher),
or
2. Select the proposal that the PES feels is the best value when ALL the criteria below are also satisfied:
a. The proposal has the lowest cost to ASHRAE per point (using average score) among all
responsive proposals
b. The average proposal score is 5 points higher than the score for the lowest-cost responsive
proposal
c. The proposal was scored higher than the lowest-cost responsive proposal
by at least 2/3 of PES members
d. The PES members feel selection of the higher cost proposal is justified and provide a written
explanation of their reasons.
Approval Process
The PES presents its recommendation and justification for the selection to the sponsoring committee for the
project (TC, SSPC or standing committee). The vote of the sponsoring committee is recorded on the Summary
Sheet in the form of “For - Against - Abstain - Not Voting - Total.” The reasons for negative votes and
abstentions on these types of motions shall be recorded on the same form or accompany sheet and transmitted as
additional information to RAC. The number of affirmative votes required for approval is at least 2/3 of the
voting and international members present and expressing a preference. An abstention is not a vote or
expression of preference. A 2/3 vote is required to authorize expenditure of funds (such as recommendation of
a contractor or final report approval) (ROB 2.104.006).
The sponsoring committee’s chair or another committee member designated by the chair is responsible for
submitting hardcopies of: 1) Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluations of Proposals, 2) copies of all PEFs or
other review sheets used by individual PES members, and 3) any other documentation that the committee
believes might help to support the committee’s recommendation to the MORTS Mailbox by Tuesday night of
the ASHRAE Meeting.
A member of Research Administration Committee (RAC) (usually the Research Liaison for the TC) will
independently evaluate each proposal using the same weighting factors used by the PES. The Research
Liaison’s evaluation scores will be used by RAC in their deliberations prior to approval of the TC’s contractor
recommendation. The Research Liaison is the TC’s champion at the RAC meeting, and therefore, the liaison
must be fully confident and supportive of their position. Consequently, only the TC can provide the needed
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supporting information to the liaison. If the TC does not provide sufficient information to properly answer the
questioning likely to result at the RAC meeting, the project may be delayed or the TC’s recommendation not be
approved. This may introduce at least a six month delay in proceeding with the project.
The proposals submitted to ASHRAE are the official documents to be evaluated. All actions taken by the PES
and the TC are to be based on these proposals as written. The recommended contractor’s proposal (and not the
Work Statement prepared by the TC) will be used as the statement of work in the agreement between the
contractor and ASHRAE. Written clarification questions of the contractor’s proposal and the contractor’s
responses to these questions, however, can also be referenced in the contract’s statement of work, if required.
There shall be no direct communication between the PES or TC and the proposers until after the contract is
awarded. If the PES or TC requests further information or clarification, the PES or TC shall notify the MORTS.
The MORTS will then contact all proposers to obtain the requested information.
Under exceptional conditions, e.g., when a single bid is received or funding is limited, the Research
Administration Committee may authorize the MORTS to negotiate the price or technical content of a contract with
the proposed contractor. The PES should contact the MORTS and research liaison to discuss the feasibility of
this approach for a particular project before formally submitting their recommendation to RAC. In all cases, care
must be exercised to see that no unfair advantage is given to one bidder over another.
If approved by RAC for funding, a Research Project Analysis Sheet is prepared by the MORTS to accompany
the Application for Grant of Funds of the recommended contractor when it is forwarded to Technology Council
and the Board of Directors. The Project Analysis Sheet contains information to assist these bodies in evaluating
the recommendation.
RAC has the authority to approve for funding projects less than $100,000. Technology Council has authority to
approve funding for projects costing from $100,000 to $200,000. For projects costing over $200,000,
Technology Council forwards its recommendation to the Board of Directors for their final approval.
Disapproval of any recommendation by either RAC, Technology Council or the Board of Directors results in
the proposal’s being returned to the next lower body for reconsideration.
Special Considerations:
(i) Only one proposal received
If only one proposal is received when a Work Statement is put out for bid, then MORTS shall contact the other
listed potential bidders to determine why they did not bid. Based on the responses received or other
considerations, MORTS may decide, without evaluation of the proposal itself, not to accept the single bid
received.
If the MORTS does forward a single proposal to the PES for evaluation, then both the PES and RAC must give
the proposal a score of 80 or higher, and the proposed budget must be equal or less than 110% of the cost
estimate in the WS in order to be accepted.
If the two criteria above are met, but the other bidders stated that they did not bid because they felt only one
institution had the qualifications or facilities to do the research, then the MORTS shall negotiate with the bidder
to ensure the project will be conducted at the lowest possible cost to ASHRAE.
(ii) Work Statement author bids on the project
Proposals submitted by teams that include a Work Statement (WS) author may be acceptable if the proposal
was not selected because of unique information available to the WS authors but not to all prospective bidders.
6.2 Instructions for Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) is to provide recommendations and guidance to the
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TC (or TG, SSPC or other research sponsoring committee) members relative to their evaluation of proposals
received, both solicited and unsolicited.
Scope:
Inclusions - The scope of these instructions applies to ASHRAE Research and Technical Projects.
Exclusions - The scope of these instructions does not include provisions for ASHRAE Special Projects as covered
in either the Policy or Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects or Manual of Procedures for Technology Council
Special Projects Subcommittee.
Members:
At least three (3) members, but not more than five (5) including a PES Chair, shall be appointed by the Chair of the
sponsoring TC to form the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES). Whenever possible, the Work Statement
authors should be members of the PES. An organization co-funding a project has the right to one seat on the PES
(and PMS). Any Work Statement authors who may bid on the project cannot be members of the PES (or the
Project Monitoring Subcommittee – PMS). The TC Chair shall consult with the TC regarding PES and PMS
appointments. All appointments to the PES (and PMS) are subject to the approval of the Research Liaison.
Any TC members, corresponding members, or guests at a TC meeting who may bid on the project shall not
participate in discussions about membership of the PES (or membership of the Project Monitoring subcommittee –
PMS). All such prospective bidders shall leave the meeting during the discussion of PES (or PMS) membership. If
the TC Chair is considering bidding on the project, the Vice Chair shall conduct the meeting during discussions of
PES membership and shall appoint the PES members. If the Vice Chair is also considering bidding on the WS,
then those TC members without a conflict of interest (i.e., those who will definitely not bid on the project) shall
select an individual on the TC to solicit the TC’s input on PES and PMS members and to appoint members of the
PES and PMS with concurrence of the TC members who will not bid. Appointments to the PES are subject to the
approval of the Research Liaison.
The PES shall be tentatively appointed prior to initial submittal of proposed Work Statements to the Manager of
Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and shall be finalized when members have determined if they are
bidders or otherwise have conflicts of interest.
If a project has co-funding from non-ASHRAE organization (such as ARTI, CIBSE, USGBC, etc) then the
Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) will appoint a representative from that organization to be
a member of the PES and PMS.
The MORTS and the Research Liaison shall be ex officio, non-voting members of the PES and shall receive copies
of all PES correspondence and prior notification of all meetings.
Evaluation and Selection of Contractor:
The PES will be responsible for evaluating proposals and for recommending to the TC the contractor to perform
the research. The evaluation factors should be weighted and scores assigned to support reasons for the
recommendation. The TC shall vote on the selection of the contractor prior to the recommendation’s being
forwarded to the Research Administration Committee (RAC).
Confidentiality of information contained in proposals and the evaluation of such proposals shall be maintained
through appropriate measures, including the following:
a) Prior to final selection of the contractor, the flow of information should be restricted to the PES, sponsoring
TC, RAC, and ASHRAE staff. In particular, other respondents to the RFP and employees of the respondents
shall be excluded.
b) All discussions and evaluations of sensitive information such as costs and qualifications of respondents to an
RFP shall be conducted only in executive session of the sponsoring committee, which shall consist only of
committee voting, corresponding members, PES members, Research Liaison, and ASHRAE staff, but exclude
members of respondent organizations. Recorded votes of the PES, sponsoring committee, or RAC shall be
cast in executive session.
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c) Minutes of meetings should report only the action taken without identifying the contractor. Other details of the
executive session may be appended to minutes, but these should be distributed only to those persons who
participated in the executive session or who have a direct Society role in the awarding of a contract for the
project.
d) Identification of the recommended contractor must be kept confidential until approved by RAC, Technology
Council and the Board of Directors.
The goal is to select the proposal that will provide high-quality, technically-sound research at the lowest cost to
ASHRAE. The process assumes that proposals that score 70 points or higher are technically sound; therefore
the lowest cost proposal meeting this criteria is usually selected. If many proposals are technically sound, but
one is clearly better on a technical basis, then that proposal may be selected on a cost-per-point basis (these
selection criteria are described in Section 5.1). In such a case, the PES must provide an explanation why the
lower-cost bids having a score of 70 or more points were not selected.
Procedures:
The PES shall follow all procedures as described herein (in Section 5.2 of the Research Manual).
The PES shall coordinate all activities with the MORTS and Research Liaison.
Only the office of the MORTS can relay questions of clarification and comments from the PES or TC to the
proposers. The MORTS may request the assistance of the PES Chair when communicating with the proposers.
The PES is responsible for assuring the two-way flow of information so that the TC can make informed decisions
relative to PES recommendations.
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PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM (SAMPLE Form)
Project # Submitted by: _______________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________
Factor
Weight x Rating = Score
1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as ________________________
revealed in proposal.
a) Logistical problems associated
b) Technical problems associated
2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. ________________________
a) Organization of project
b) Management plan
3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. ________________________
a) Managerial support
b) Data collection
c) Technical expertise
4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. ________________________
a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of
qualifications and experience in related work
b) Project manager person directly responsible;
experience and corporate position
c) Team members' qualifications and experience
d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator
5. Student involvement ________________________
a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team
b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage
entry into HVAC&R industry
6. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the ________________________
objectives of the Work Statement.
a) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks
and key milestones
b) All technical and logistic factors considered
c) Reasonableness of project schedule
7. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects ________________________
(No penalty for new contractors.)
8. Other ________________________
TOTAL 100
Note: Evaluation criteria and factor weights should be those specified in the Work Statement.
Factors should be selected such that maximum score totals 100 points.
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS
(This form is completed by ASHRAE Staff)
Project Number & Title:
Sponsoring Committee (TC/TG/SSPC):
Justification of Need:
Work Statement Author(s):
Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research:
Position on TC/TG
Research Plan:
RTAR Submitted:
Year Added to Society Implementation Plan:
Coordinated with TC/TG/SSPC:
Relates to Previous ASHRAE Research Project:
Vote of TC/TG/SSPC:
Vote of RAC:
Vote of RAS:
Vote of Tech Council:
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year Year 1
$
Year 2
$
Year 3
$
Best Value for ASHRAE:
Lowest cost responsive bid selected? TBD If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? TBD
Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? TBD
Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? TBD
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest:
Was bid selected for unique reason not outlined in WS? (Y / N) TBD
RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest:
ESTIMATED 18M $150,000 SCORE $/POINT
Bidder 1 XX $XXX XX XXX
Bidder 2 XX $XXX XX XXX
MORTS NOTES:
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EXAMPLE SUMMARY SHEET FOR REPORTING EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
(Project # same as RTAR & WS, assigned by MORTS) TRP RECOMMENDED BIDDER
Evaluation Criteria (1)
Weight
Factor
Bidder 1 Bidder 2 Bidder 3 Bidder 4 Bidder 5 Bidder 6 Bidder 7
1. Contractor’s understanding of Work
Statement as revealed in proposal.
2. Quality of methodology proposed
for conducting research.
3. Contractor’s capability in terms of
facilities.
4. Qualifications of personnel for this
project.
5. Student involvement.
6. Probability of Contractor’s research
plan meeting the objectives of the
Work Statement.
7. Performance of Contractor on prior
ASHRAE or other projects(3)
.
8. Other.
TOTAL SCORE (3)
(0-100)
COST TO ASHRAE / SCORED
POINTS ($/pt)
TC/TG/SSPC VOTE: For: Against: Abstain: Not voting: Total:
Reason for each negative vote or abstention(4)
:
Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids (scoring 70 or more points) (3)
:
Submitted by: Date:
NOTE: (1) These Evaluation Criteria are examples. Evaluation Criteria and Weighting Factors must be those specified in the Work Statement.
(2) The minimum score for considering the award of a contract is 70 points. Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids must include specific reasons. (3) No penalty for new contractors. (4) Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
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7. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS
An unsolicited research proposal (URP) is a research proposal initiated by a proposer seeking funding from ASHRAE. In order
to be considered for funding, URPs should fall within the general research goals of the Society but not overlap significantly
with ongoing or planned research activities of individual TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring research projects).
Unique and innovative projects that cut across research activities within different TCs are especially welcomed.
Unsolicited proposals should be submitted in electronic format to the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)
at [email protected], who assigns the URP a number and logs it into the project control system. Enclosed with the
unsolicited research proposal (URP) submission should be copies of three ASHRAE forms, Application for Grant of Funds,
Procedure Statement Regarding Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) and Additional Information for Potential Contractors.
These forms must be completed and signed by an individual having the authority to commit the institution contractually.
Electronic signature is sufficient. Since the ASHRAE review process cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any material
contained in a URP and since ideas, processes and/or techniques described may already be under consideration by a TC, the
author of any URP is requested to sign the Procedure Statement Regarding Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) form
releasing ASHRAE from responsibility for proprietary or confidential material in the URP. (See Guidelines for Unsolicited
Research Proposals)
7.1 Evaluation of Unsolicited Research Proposal
The MORTS will work with the Chair of Research Activities Subcommittee (RAS) of Research Administration Committee
(RAC) to identify an appropriate liaison from RAC, who will have responsibility for guiding the URP through the evaluation
process. In most cases, the URP liaison will be the Research Liaison for the section of TCs that best aligns with the focus of
the URP. However, in some cases, the MORTS and RAS Chair may choose a URP liaison from RAC who has unique
expertise for evaluating the URP. The following process will be followed in evaluating URPs:
1) The URP liaison will perform an initial evaluation of the URP to determine whether it should be considered for funding by
ASHRAE. If the liaison determines that the URP addresses a topic already contained in the ASHRAE Research
Implementation Plan or an RTAR under development within a TC, then the liaison should recommend to RAC that the
proposal be rejected and returned to the proposer unless the interests of the Society are better served by its consideration.
In very exceptional cases, work that is a follow-on to a previously sponsored project may be considered for a URP when
the proposed research offers ASHRAE convincing benefits in budget and schedule, where the original sponsoring TC is
supportive, where the previous contractor has a competitive advantage with respect to experience and facilities.
2) If the URP liaison determines that the URP should be considered for funding, then the liaison should identify an
appropriate TC and ask the TC chair to form a Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) headed by the TC Research
Subcommittee Chair to evaluate the URP. If a PES is appointed, then the URP liaison will follow up with the TC Chair
and Research Subcommittee Chair to monitor the timeliness of their evaluation.
3) The TC’s PES should use many of the same criteria used in evaluating solicited proposals, but must also consider whether
the unsolicited work is of equal or greater importance than that already planned by the TC. The TC must consider the cost
and benefit of the URP to the TC, the Society and the public to establish the advisability of recommending funding.
4) Should the PES recommend that the project be funded, the subsequent approval steps are identical to those of a solicited
proposal. If the TC rejects the URP, it shall provide a brief explanation to the MORTS. In some cases, the PES may be
empowered by the TC to work with the author of the URP proposal to make modifications to the scope and deliverables to
better meet the TC needs. The proposed budget can also be adjusted to accommodate these changes. The TC must vote to
authorize the PES to negotiate with the proposal author and then must approve any revised URP.
5) If disapproved at any level, the MORTS returns the URP to the proposer with a brief explanation for the reason for the
rejection. A copy of this communication is sent to the TC.
Following approval and contract finalization, the sponsoring TC will establish a Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) to
oversee the progress of the project and to approve the final report.
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ASHRAE UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
Criteria 1 through 10 should be rated from `0' to `10' with the higher numbers favoring funding
The ratings for individual criteria are to provide guidance for evaluation; they are not meant to be additive. Some criteria may not apply (e.g., student involvement, literature review, performance on previous ASHRAE research projects.)
Project # URP Principal Investigator:
URP Title:
Evaluation criteria
Is this appropriate ASHRAE research? (If not, state reasons. If so, proceed to evaluation criteria.)
1. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan (0-10): ________________________ Give names names & numbers of goals: ________________________
2. Application of Results (0-10) ________________________
3. State-of-the-Art/Literature Review (0-10) ________________________
4. Advancement of the State-of-the-Art (0-10) ________________________
5. Justification and Value to ASHRAE (0-10) ________________________
6. Objectives/Scope/Technical Approach ________________________
a) Theoretical work clearly addressed (0-10) ________________________ b) Experimental work clearly addressed (0-10) ________________________
c) Technical value of the proposed work (0-10) ________________________
d) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones (0-10) ________________________ e) Deliverables clearly defined (including intermediate deliverables (0-10) _______________________
for project monitoring)
7. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities (0-10) ________________________
a) Managerial support b) Data collection
c) Technical expertise
8. Qualifications of personnel for this project (0-10) ________________________
a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work
b) Project manager person directly responsible;
experience and corporate position c) Team members' qualifications and experience
d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator
9. Student involvement (0-10) ________________________
a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team
b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry into HVAC&R industry
10. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE projects or (0-10) ________________________
other research projects
11. Other considerations: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12. Recommendation and Justification: 1) Approve Funding; 2) Return for Revised Submission (PES/TC to provide suggested modification to scope or
technical aspects of project.); or 3) Reject. Justifications should be provided.
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7.2 Guidelines For Unsolicited Research Proposals
One of the ways in which ASHRAE research projects are initiated is through the Unsolicited Research Proposal
(URP). These are proposals, which are developed and planned by a researcher and then presented to ASHRAE with
a request for full or partial funding. The URP should include the following information.
1. Title
2. Executive Summary
(100 word statement that could be used at the BOD level to succinctly summarize the current state-of-the-art, the
advancement this project is expected to accomplish, and its value to ASHRAE and society in general.)
3. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan
(List specific goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan this project will support by name and number (e.g., A2,
C3) State how the proposed project will help achieve the goals. The ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan can be found
on the ASHRAE.org Web site under the Research page.)
4. Application of Results
(List handbook chapters/special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project, if known. Explain how the
results of the proposed project will be disseminated to HVAC&R industry and society in general. What are the
practical benefits expected from this research?)
5. State-of-the-Art (Background)
(Description of the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps.)
6. Advancement of the State-of-the-Art
(Quantitative estimate of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy reduction in product y or
building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction in design time to do y,
etc.], and explain why this information is needed by the public or by industry.)
7. Justification and Value to ASHRAE
(Identification by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members who will benefit. State the likelihood and
how the improvement would be adopted by industry.)
8. Objectives - A paragraph describing what this URP intends to accomplish.
(Explanation of project’s goals and how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the state-of-the-art
[i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and verified using
laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y].)
9. Scope/Technical Approach
(Provide a complete description of technical approach and task statement. Describe the parameters of the research
project, including such items as: subject matter to be explored; materials, equipment, literature or other variables to
be researched; materials, equipment, etc to be excluded from the project; outline the research methods to be used;
description of the standards to be followed; discussion of how the data is to be reduced, analyzed and presented;
description of the format for the reported results; if appropriate, describe project phases.
It is important for the scope of a research project to be broken down into tasks or phases, where a task will yield
results of interest to the TC/TG/SSPC and the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS), or where the results of a
task will significantly define how subsequent tasks will be carried out. Make sure that the project objectives are
reflected in the tasks. The URP should specify deliverables corresponding to these tasks in the “Deliverables”
section to facilitate project monitoring by the PMS.)
10. Deliverables
(Insert generic ASHRAE requirements listed below plus any project specific requirements.)
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Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables
(“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows:
a. Progress and Financial Reports
Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its
Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April
1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period.
Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period
of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the most applicable Technical
Committee/Task Group (TC/TG or Committee) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer
such questions regarding the research as may arise.
b. Final Report
A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society,
shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services
by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement.
Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project
Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).
The Final Report shall include an Executive Summary of approximately 800 words that includes the need that
initiated the project, a brief description of the technical approach, the results and how the results will benefit the
industry and/or the public.
Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG/SSPC, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will
be furnished by the Institution as follows:
- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
- Two bound copies
- One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.
- Two copies on disk or CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.
c. HVAC&R Research of AHSRAE Transactions Technical Paper
One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services
(MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” Website-based manuscript review system in a form
and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. The papers should be
submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions.
Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are
appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as
deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.. The paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in
“Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research pape.. The paper title
shall contain the research project number at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (xxxx-RP).
Note: A research or technical paper describing the research project must be submitted after the TC has approved
the Final Report. Research papers may also be prepared before the project’s completion, if it is desired to
disseminate interim results of the project. Contractor shall submit any interim papers to MORTS and the PMS for
review and approval before the papers are submitted to ASHRAE Manuscript Central for review.
d. Data The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts, graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy
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available to the Society upon the Society’s request.
e. Project Synopsis
In addition to the approximately 800 word summary in the final report, Contractor will prepare a written
synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience. The synopsis
shall document 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings
benefit ASHRAE membership and/or society in general. The synopsis shall be submitted to the MORTS by the
end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights and on the Research Page of the ASHRAE
Website ( for keyword searches but Internet users) .
The Society may also request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s
ASHRAE Journal. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. Technical articles shall be
prepared using dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be
in accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.
(The above deliverables are necessary, but not sufficient, to monitor a research project. The PMS and the sponsoring
TC have the responsibility to review the contractor’s on-going activities and intermediate results, to ensure that the
methods used and results obtained will be valid and well-enough substantiated to be labeled as “ASHRAE-approved
findings.” Proper oversight cannot wait until the final report, when most of the budget has already been expended.
Therefore, each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should also be linked to a
deliverable report, memorandum, or summary. These in-progress deliverables should not add to the cost of the
project, as they will most likely become chapters of the final report. However, they should help the TC avoid
unpleasant surprises due to the research not being conducted according to the TC’s expectations. Examples of
deliverables that could be required during the project include:
If one task is a literature review, then the deliverable could be an annotated list of references and
conclusions/summary of the current state of the art.
If the contractor must propose specific sites (e.g., buildings), experiment topologies (e.g., duct
configurations), materials (e.g., refrigerants, appliances, insulation or building materials), experiment
protocols, and/or instrumentation, then short memos describing those proposed methods, materials, etc.
should be deliverables to be reviewed and approved by the PMS before moving on to the next research
task.
If analysis of preliminary data or results will decide how to proceed (e.g., CFD models of 12 duct
configurations will be used to select 2 duct configurations to be built and subjected to wind tunnel tests),
then the contractor should write up the results of the initial analysis, recommend the areas for further more
detailed investigation, and justify those recommendations.
If data from the research are expected to modify or update a Handbook table, then the procedure for
developing the updated table from the data should be specified and provided to the PMS as a deliverable.
(The final report may also require the contractor to prepare a proposed updated table based on the observed
data.)
In short, the technical approach for a research project should be broken down into tasks or phases, and where a task
will yield results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how
subsequent tasks will be carried out. The URP should specify such intermediate deliverables for the PMS to review.
This approach will make it easier for the PMS and MORTS to gauge progress and technical merit of on-going
ASHRAE research projects, and will provide a framework for the cognizant TCs to provide technical oversight and
assistance to identify and correct problems as they occur.)
11. Schedule
Description of project milestones and duration.
12. Costs
Detail breakdown of expenses into categories and itemized list of equipment, travel, subcontracts, and other direct
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expenses; Timing of expenditures; Description of cost sharing of proposing organization or others.
13. Personnel
Education, experience and expertise of researchers that qualifies them to perform the work.
14. References
List references cited in the proposal.
A copy of the URP, containing a completed "Application for Grant of Funds" form, should be submitted to the
Manager of Research & Technical Services (MORTS), who will then distribute it to the appropriate research liaison
for review and evaluation.
The Research Administration Committee (RAC) normally meets in late June and late January of each year, so URP's
should be submitted by mid-May or by mid-December to be considered for the next meeting. The results of the
reviewing committees' actions will be made known to the proposer by mid-February or mid-July.
Proposals should be submitted to:
MANAGER OF RESEARCH & TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
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UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSAL (URP)
DISCLOSURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1. ASHRAE recognizes the need to encourage innovative research proposals which address the needs of ASHRAE
members and society in general. In order to be considered for funding, URPs should fall within the general
research goals of the Society but not overlap significantly with ongoing or planned research activities of
individual TC (or TG, SSPCs or other committee sponsoring research projects). Unique and innovative projects
that cut across research activities within different TCs are especially welcomed.
2. URPs will be accepted only with the understanding that they are non-confidential, although every attempt will
be made to respect the proprietary nature of the proposal. This non-confidentiality will permit, if need be, a
modification of the URP into a Work Statement which better meets the needs of the Society and which may be
distributed as part of a Request for Proposal to numerous researchers for competitive bidding.
3. If a URP is received which addresses a topic already contained in the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan
or under development within a TC, the URP will be returned to the proposer with an explanation as to its status
in the Research Implementation Plan or applicable TC research plan unless the interests of the Society are better
served by its consideration.
4. If the URP is considered for funding, then the Research Activities Committee (RAC) will be responsible for
managing the evaluation process.
5. Unsolicited proposals will only be accepted by the Society upon receipt of a signed acknowledgment of this
Procedure.
I have read and understand the above policy on disclosure of Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) submitted to
ASHRAE
Signed: Date:
Principal Investigator
Printed Name and Title: __________________________________________________________________
Signed: Date:
Authorized Representative of Proposing Institution
Printed Name and Title: ___________________________________________________________________
Institution (if applicable):__________________________________________________________________
Title of Proposal: ________________________________________________________________________
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7.3 ASHRAE Cooperative Research Program for Developing Countries
In an effort to meet its goal of being a truly international Society, ASHRAE conducts a program to involve more
researchers around the globe in its research program. This is done by allocating up to $150,000 each year to fund
research projects based in developing countries.
The list of developing countries considered for this program is maintained by the Manager of Research & Technical
Services (MORTS) based on the classification formulated by the World Bank’s Data Group. The MORTS list
includes: (1) low-income countries and lower-middle-income countries, and (2) upper-middle-income countries that
established their first ASHRAE Chapter within the last 10 years.
Unsolicited research proposals originating in developing countries shall be designated as International Research
Proposals (IRPs). The process of approving an IRP is very similar to approval process for URPs.
The program is conducted as follows:
1) The prospective researcher from a developing country prepares an unsolicited proposal (URP) per instructions
posted on the ASHRAE website, and submits the URP to the MORTS. If the proposed research involves a
researcher (s) from a developed country, those costs shall not exceed 25 % of the total project’s budget.
2) The MORTS designates the URP an IRP and works with the chair of Research Activities Subcommittee (RAS)
of Research Administration Committee (RAC) to identify an appropriate liaison from RAC, who will have
responsibility for guiding the IRP through the evaluation process. In most cases, the IRP liaison will be the
research liaison for the TC section that best aligns with the focus of the IRP. However, in some cases, the
MORTS and RAS Chair may choose an IRP liaison from RAC who has unique expertise for evaluating the IRP.
3) The IRP liaison will perform an initial evaluation of the IRP to determine whether it should be considered for
funding by ASHRAE. If the liaison determines that the IRP (1) falls outside the scope of ASHRAE research or
(2) is duplicative of projects already on the research plan intended for open solicitation, then the liaison should
recommend to RAC that the proposal be rejected and returned to the sender.
4) If the IRP liaison determines that the IRP should be considered for funding, then the liaison should identify an
appropriate TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring research projects) to evaluate and “sponsor” the
project and contact the TC Chair and Research Subcommittee Chair to ask them to form a Proposal Evaluation
Subcommittee (PES) to evaluate the IRP. The PES should include at least one member outside of North
America.
5) If the PES recommends sponsorship of the project, it follows the same approval process as any other URP. If
the PES rejects the IRP, the review process stops, and the MORTS informs the prospective researcher that the
IRP has been rejected by ASHRAE.
6) Following approval and contract finalization, the sponsoring TC will establish a Project Monitoring
Subcommittee (PMS) to oversee the progress of the project and to approve the final report. The PMS should
include at least one member outside of North America.
7) The Principal Investigator (PI) of an IRP is not required to regularly attend ASHRAE Society meetings. A plan
should be included with the IRP clearly describing how the PI will communicate with the sponsoring TC. The
PI should make maximum use of electronic modes of communication.
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8. RESEARCH AGREEMENT
Once a project, from whatever source, has been approved for funding, the Principal Investigator is notified and sent
a sample of the standard ASHRAE Research Agreement. (See attached copy.) This gives the institution the
opportunity to object to any provisions. In the few instances where objections have been raised, they have usually
been easily negotiated.
After 2 to 3 weeks, if no objections are received or when objections have been resolved, a final copy of the research
agreement is prepared for the specific project listing the cost, payment schedule, report schedule and list of
deliverables. Two copies are signed by the President and Executive Vice-President of ASHRAE and forwarded to
the institution. Upon receipt of a copy signed by authorities of the institution, the initial payment is made and the
project begun.
Subsequent payments are made upon receipt of the quarterly progress reports, the final report (15% of total contract)
and upon receipt and acceptance of all deliverables (10% of total contract).
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RESEARCH AGREEMENT
This Research Agreement (the “Agreement”) with an effective date of XXX is between American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., (the “Society”) with a principal place of business at 1791 Tullie
Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 and (the “Institution”) XXX, with a principal place of business at XXXX.
Whereas, the Society has indicated a desire to undertake a research project relating to “XXX; and,
WHEREAS, the Institution represents that they have the necessary knowledge, expertise and capability to perform the
Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained do
thereby mutually promise and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - STATEMENT OF WORK
The Institution shall perform the Services described in the proposal entitled, “XXX),” dated XXX. The proposal is
hereby made a part of this Agreement by reference and designated Appendix A.
ARTICLE II - TYPE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be a fixed sum contract in the amount of $XXX which shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to: actual direct labor, materials, travel, subcontracts, employee benefits, general and administrative expenses
and overhead, as specified in the proposal.
ARTICLE III - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance shall be from XXX to XXX unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the general
provision of GENERAL CONDITION IX, TERMINATION, or extended to a later date in accordance with
GENERAL CONDITION V, CHANGES IN SCOPE OF SERVICES.
ARTICLE IV - PAYMENTS
During the period of performance, the Society agrees to pay the sum of $XX to the Institution in [(A)] equal
installments of $[B]. The first installment shall be paid on or within thirty days after the execution of the Agreement.
Subsequent payments shall be made within thirty days of the Society’s acceptance of Progress and Financial Reports
described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, during the term of the Agreement. In addition, a
payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon submission of the Final Report described in GENERAL CONDITION
IV, and the final payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon completion of all Services, the acceptance of the Final
Report and the receipt of the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.
Payment of each installment, except the first and final two, shall be contingent upon receipt and acceptance, in the
Society’s sole discretion, of the Progress Reports described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.
ARTICLE V - COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement plus the attached GENERAL CONDITIONS I through XVII constitute the complete agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the Services listed herein and supersedes all prior statements oral or written. This
Agreement may be modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have caused their corporate names and seals to be affixed hereto by the duly
authorized officers.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Jeff H. Littleton
Title: President Title: Executive Vice President
(Seal)
INSTITUTION
Name:
Date:
Title:
(Seal)
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONDITION I - WORK PERFORMANCE
The Institution shall perform the Services by the utilization of its best efforts, in a workmanlike manner by qualified personnel,
in accordance with standard scientific and technical procedures, and practices.
GENERAL CONDITION II - LIMITATION OF OBLIGATION
Neither party shall be obligated to incur costs (excluding any previously agreed to shared amount) beyond those shown in
ARTICLE II, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
GENERAL CONDITION III - DISBURSEMENTS
The Institution agrees that disposition of the funds paid them for the Services shall be generally in accordance with that
outlined in the Application for Grant of Funds previously submitted by the Institution and attached hereto. No expenditures in
excess of $1,000.00 beyond that so defined in the proposal shall be made for equipment or supplies except on written approval
by the Society's Manager of Research and Technical Services.
GENERAL CONDITION IV - DELIVERABLES
Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables
(“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows:
a. Progress and Financial Reports
Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its Manager of
Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and
October 1 of the contract period.
Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period of
performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical
Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions
regarding the research as may arise.
b. Final Report
A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society, shall be
prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of
the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement. Unless otherwise
specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project Monitoring
Subcommittee (PMS).
Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will be
furnished by the Institution as follows:
- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
- Two bound copies
- One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.
- Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.
c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Papers
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One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)
and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing
such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as deliverables should be
submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions.
Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for
applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from
ASHRAE research projects.. The paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an
ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research papers. The paper title shall contain the research project
number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).
All papers or articles prepared in connection with an ASHRAE research project, which are being submitted for
inclusion in any ASHRAE publication, shall be submitted through the Manager of Research and Technical Services
first and not to the publication's editor or Program Committee.
d. Data
Data is defined in General Condition VI, “DATA”
e. Project Synopsis
A written synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience, which
documents 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings benefit
ASHRAE membership and/or society in general shall be submitted to the Manager of Research and Technical
Services by the end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights
The Society may request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s ASHRAE
JOURNAL. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. Technical articles shall be prepared using dual
units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in accordance with
IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.
GENERAL CONDITION V - CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Society or the Institution may, at any time, by written request suggest changes to the scope of Services, including but not
limited to (a) revising, adding or deleting from the Services, or (b) revising the period of performance. Such request will be
incorporated into this Agreement by mutual consent in writing. If any changes in the Scope of Services result in an increase or
decrease in the total cost for the Services, the fixed sum described in ARTICLE II will be adjusted before such change becomes
effective.
GENERAL CONDITION VI - DATA
The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts,
graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the
Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data
shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the
Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the
Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy
available to the Society upon the Society’s request.
GENERAL CONDITION VII - PUBLICATION
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The intent of the parties is to make the results of the Services available to, and for the benefit of, the public. In view of their
financial support of the Services, the Society shall own the exclusive rights to publication of all Data, Research or Technical
Papers, Progress, Financial and Final Reports resulting from the project for the shortest of the following periods:
a. Until the Society gives the Institution written permission to publish the results, or
b. Until the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, is published, at
which time the paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution
with acknowledgement to the Society, or
c. Until the period of one year has passed from the submission of said Research or Technical Paper to the Society at which
time the paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with
acknowledgement to the Society,
Prior to publication by either party, the Institution may catalog and place theses or reports of the Services in the Institution's
library for research and reference purposes.
The cooperative character of the investigation shall be recognized in each text, on the title page or on the cover of the Final
Reports, Research or Technical Papers or other published accounts of the Services by including the following annotation: “Results
of Cooperative Research between the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., and
[Name of Institution].”
Prior to the Institution’s offering for sale or distribution any book, manual, guide, software, or other such product of commercial
value created in connection with the Services, the Institution and/or the Principal Investigator shall enter into a royalty or
publication agreement with the Society.
The Institution may not use the ASHRAE name or logo in any manner which may imply the Society's endorsement of any
publication or software resulting from the Services without prior written permission from the Society.
GENERAL CONDITION VIII - PATENTS
The Institution agrees to promptly disclose any patentable or copyrightable inventions resulting from the Services to the
Society and will assist the Society in seeking a patent(s) with respect to such inventions. Alternatively, the Society may permit
the Institution to seek a patent provided: (i) the Institution executes all documents necessary to obtain such patent; (ii) the
Institution grants to the Society, a worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, sublicensable, royalty-free license use for any purpose,
the patented work; and (iii) the Institution shares its net income from such patent(s) with the Society in the portions 40% to the
Society and 60% to the Institution.
GENERAL CONDITION IX - TERMINATION
The Society shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' notice in writing to the Institution for any reason. If the
Society exercises this termination right, the Institution agrees to stop all work to the extent specified in the notice and incur no
further expenses beyond those authorized in such notice.
Likewise, the Institution shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' notice in writing to the Society for any
reason. If the Institution exercises this termination right, the Institution agrees to stop all work immediately upon the date notice
is given, except to the extent authorized by the Institution.
In the event of termination by either party, the Society will determine, in consultation with the Institution, the portion of the
fixed sum earned to the date of termination. The Institution agrees, upon the Society’s request, to complete the portion of the
Services initiated prior to the notice of termination The Society will pay the Institution for such Services and any agreed upon
expenses up to the fixed sum of the Agreement stated in Article II, “TYPE OF AGREEMENT.” Expiration, cancellation or
termination of the Agreement under any circumstances will in no way be construed as a restriction, limitation or waiver of
either party’s rights to pursue any additional remedy (ies) at law or equity.
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GENERAL CONDITION X - KEY PERSONNEL
The Institution agrees to assign the persons listed in the proposal to perform the Services for the time period and at the level of
activity stated in the proposal. Should, for any reason, one or more of these persons be unavailable to carry out the assignment, the
Institution shall, with prior approval of the Society, replace them with a person(s) of equal abilities and qualifications.
GENERAL CONDITION XI - STATUS, ASSIGNMENT
The Institution's status under this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of an agent or employee. The
Institution shall have no right or power to enter into any contract or commitment on behalf of the Society. The parties
acknowledge that the identity and expertise of the Institution were and continue to be material circumstances upon which the
Society relied in entering into this Agreement, and therefore this Agreement is not assignable by the Institution without the prior
written consent of the Society.
GENERAL CONDITION XII - COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The Institution represents and warrants to the Society that any and all materials to be prepared under this Agreement for the
Society do not and will not infringe upon the copyright, patent, or license or otherwise violate the proprietary rights of any person
or entity. The Institution hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Society harmless from and against all liability, loss, damage or
injury and reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of any investigation or suit related thereto,
and of any judgment under any such suit satisfying any claim described herein) arising from: (i) any misrepresentation by, or
breach of the representations and warranties given by, the Institution herein, or from a breach of any covenant or warranty of the
Institution contained in this Agreement, or from any misrepresentation in or omissions from any other instruments, or any breach
of any covenant or warranty in any instrument, furnished or to be furnished by the Institution hereunder; or (ii) from any suit,
action, proceeding, claim or investigation pending or threatened against or affecting the Institution or the Society which alleges
any such infringement.
In the event there is such a claim, the Institution agrees to: (i) procure for the Society the continuing right to use of the material
without restriction; (ii) replace the material which is the subject of an infringement claim with material of equal suitability, in
the opinion of the Society, for the use to which the infringing material was used; or (iii) modify the material which is the
subject of the infringement claim so that it is no longer subject to such a claim.
GENERAL CONDITION XIII - INSURANCE
The Institution hereby represents and warrants to the Society, and agrees hereby to furnish the Society with a certificate proving
compliance therewith, that it is presently conducting its business so as to comply in all respects with all applicable statutes,
ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority with regard to Workers' Compensation Insurance
coverage. Such coverage may take the form of a certificate of workers' compensation or proof of self-insurance.
The Institution covenants and agrees to purchase and maintain, during the term of this Agreement Employer's Liability Insurance
("Insurance") in a minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for the injury or death of any one employee. The terms
of such Insurance shall provide that the Society receive 30 days' written advance notice prior to the cancellation, termination,
alteration or material change of any such Insurance coverage.
The Institution shall, at its own expense, purchase and maintain during the performance of this Agreement, Comprehensive
Automobile Liability and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with coverage and in such minimum amounts as provided
below:
1. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles and
shall not be in an amount less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) combined single limit for any one
occurrence.
2. Comprehensive General Liability insurance shall include coverage for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage
for Premises-Operations, and Products/Completed Operations Hazard. The amount of such insurance shall not be in an
amount less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for any one occurrence.
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All insurance policies referred to herein shall include, by endorsement to the policy(ies), the Society as an "additional insured.”
The Institution shall incur the cost of any and all premiums and endorsements related to all types of insurance described herein.
Evidence of the coverage for each type of insurance described herein shall state that coverage provided is primary and is not
excess or contributing with any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Institution.
The Society shall have the right to inspect or obtain a copy of the original policy(ies) of insurance. The Institution shall, if
requested, furnish the required certificates and endorsements to the Society prior to commencing performance of the Services
described herein. All insurance certificates, endorsements, cancellations, terminations, alterations and material changes of such
insurance shall be issued and submitted to the following:
Manager of Research and Technical Services
ASHRAE, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
GENERAL CONDITION XIV - INDEMNIFICATION
In connection with any and all third party actions, losses, claims, demands and damages arising in connection with the
performance of this Agreement.
A. The Society agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Institution, from and against any and all losses, claims,
demands, and damages that may arise by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of the Society, its agents or
employees, in performance of this Agreement, and shall assume full responsibility for the defense thereof, and upon its
failure to do so on upon proper notice, the Institution reserves the right to defend such action and to charge all costs to
the Society.
B. The Institution agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Society, from and against any and all losses, claims,
demands, and damages that may arise by reason of acts or omissions on the part of the Institution, its agents,
employees, contractors and subcontractors, in performance of this Agreement, and shall assume full responsibility for
the defense thereof, and upon its failure to do so on proper notice, the Society reserves the right to defend such action
and to charge all costs to the Institution.
GENERAL CONDITION XV - REPRESENTATIONS
Standard of Care. The Institution represents that it is knowledgeable and experienced in research services and possesses the
necessary expertise, facilities, and legal right to provide the Services contemplated hereunder. The Institution represents to the
Society that the Services shall be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence, and skill
ordinarily exercised by similar professional research institutions.
Laws and Regulations. The Institution represents and certifies that in the performance of the Services it is familiar with,
understands and will comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders, judgments, directives or other governmental
requirements of the United States and of any state or political subdivision or of any foreign nation, jurisdiction, or subdivision
where the Services will be conducted, including, without limit, licensing and certification requirements, laws and regulations
designed to protect human and animal test subjects, environmental laws, health and safety laws, worker health and safety laws
pertaining to labor wages, hours and other conditions of employment. The Institution shall obtain and/or will obtain all
permits, licenses, or other forms of documentation required to provide the Services for the Society in compliance with said
laws. The Institution shall furnish the Society with certification of compliance with applicable permits and licenses prior to
performing the Services. Where appropriate, the Institute shall certify that it complies with all the Department of Health and
Human Services (National Institute of Health [NIH]) guidelines regarding use of human and animal subjects in research and
that an approved animal or human subjects Board has assured compliance for the Services.
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GENERAL CONDITION XVI - WARRANTY
The Institution warrants that all Services performed under this Agreement shall conform to the specifications described in the
proposal referenced in Article I, Statement of Work, and the Society shall provide the Institution notice of any non-
conformance as soon as practicable after discovery of such non-conformance. Institution shall promptly correct, at no
additional charge to Society, any such non-conformance caused in material part by the Institution’s acts or omissions.
GENERAL CONDITION XVII - MISCELLANEOUS
a. Notices. All notices or other communications required to be given hereunder must be in writing and delivered either
personally, by facsimile with electronic confirmation, by overnight courier or by U.S. mail, certified, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, and addressed as provided in this Agreement or as otherwise requested in writing by the
receiving party. Notices delivered personally will be effective upon delivery and notices delivered by facsimile, overnight
courier or U.S. mail will be effective upon their receipt by the party to whom they are addressed.
If to Society:
ASHRAE, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Attn: Michael Vaughn
If to Institution:
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
b. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
State of Georgia, without regard to any conflicts of laws principles applied in that state.
c. Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement or any part thereof is declared invalid or unenforceable by a
final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction from whose decision no appeal is taken, or a decree of a
competent governmental agency, all other sections, provisions and parts of this Agreement, and the application of such
provision in any other circumstances, shall remain in full force and effect.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS INC.
Name:
Date:
Jeff H. Littleton
Title: Executive Vice President
INSTITUTION
Name:
Date:
Title:
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9. PROJECT MONITORING
Monitoring and technical evaluation of the work being accomplished is the responsibility of the TC (or TG, SSPC or other
committee) sponsoring the project. This is assigned to the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) named by the TC and
approved by the Research Liaison.
The PMS is guided in their efforts by the "Instructions For Project Monitoring Subcommittee" (see copy following).
Minutes should be taken at all PMS meetings and copies distributed to the members, the TC Chair, the Research Liaison and
the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS). These individuals should also receive copies of any PMS
correspondence in their capacity as ex-officio members of the PMS.
If in the opinion of the PMS the principal investigator for the project is not performing as expected, the RP Alert form should
be used to notify the MORTS as soon as possible (see copy attached).
At the conclusion of the project, the PMS shall prepare and submit a "Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results"
form to the MORTS (See Section 9).
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9.1 Instructions for Project Monitoring Subcommittee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) is to provide direction to the contractors, and provide
recommendations and guidance to the TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) members relative to
their decisions, and actions in carrying out a research project.
Scope:
Inclusions - The scope of these instructions applies to ASHRAE Research and Technical Projects.
Exclusions - The scope of these instructions does not include provisions for ASHRAE Special Projects as covered in either the
Policy or Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects or Manual of Procedures for Technology Council Special Projects Committee.
Members:
At least three (3) members, but not more than five (5) including a PMS Chair, shall be nominated by the Chair of the sponsoring
TC to form the PMS. The procedure for nominating and approving PMS members is the same as that for the members of Proposal
Evaluation Subcommittee (PES), including provisions for nominating members of the PMS when the TC Chair is a possible
bidder (see Section 5.2). No individual who bid on a project, or who is a member of an organization that bid on a project (whether
successfully or unsuccessfully), may serve on the PMS of that project.. It is desirable, but not required, that PMS members should
be members of the PES. Appointments to the PMS are subject to the approval of the Research Liaison.
If a project has co-funding from non-ASHRAE organization (such as AHRTI, CIBSE, USGBC, etc) then the Manager of Research
and Technical Services (MORTS) will appoint a representative from that organization to be a member of the PES and PMS.
The PMS shall be tentatively appointed prior to initial submittal of proposed Work Statements to the Manager of Research and
Technical Services (MORTS) and finalized prior to initiation of the project contract.
The MORTS and the Research Liaison shall be ex officio, non-voting members of the PMS and shall receive copies of all PMS
correspondence.
Monitoring:
The PMS is responsible for maintaining close contact with the contractor and providing necessary direction to accomplish the
stated objective(s) of the project, within the limitations of the budget and the Work Statement. This includes the technical editing
of any resultant Special Publications, assisting with review and editing of Research or Technical Papers and recommending
acceptance of the product of the project.
The PMS shall report to the TC as required to conform to the purpose of this subcommittee.
The ASHRAE staff is the primary coordinator and financial manager of the project, including:
Receiving invoices from the contractor and arranging timely payments.
Preparing records on the technical progress of the project and relaying technical reports to the appropriate chair of committee.
Undertaking detailed editing of publications and arranging for publication.
Securing approvals as required.
Providing periodic financial data in appropriate financial reports.
Deliverables:
The deliverables, including the number of copies desired from the contractor, will be clearly identified in the Work Statement
accompanying the RFP and in the contract.
Technical Progress Reports, which is one category of deliverable, are required every 3 months.
Financial and management reports are required and are submitted with the Technical Progress Report.
The PMS must review these periodic reports. If the PMS does not agree with the progress, as reported by the Contractor, or if the
PMS feels that there are some technical or project management issues that might affect the timely and successful completion of the
project, then it must notify the MORTS and Research Liaison of this, as soon as possible, providing descriptions of the causes for
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concerns and recommendations of specific actions the MORTS should take The alert form shown below is recommended to be
used for this purpose.
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The final deliverable is a Final Report or a Manual, a Research or Technical Paper, a Special Publication, a journal article, or a
combination of these. The final report must be approved by the PMS and by a vote of the sponsoring TC before the project is
complete. Publication of any material prior to approval by the PMS and sponsoring TC is not allowed.
Procedures:
The PMS shall follow all procedures as outlined herein (Section 8 of the Research Manual). The PMS shall coordinate all
procedures with the MORTS and Research Liaison.
All instructions and comments to the contractor should be made only by the PMS Chair, who speaks for the subcommittee.
The PMS is responsible for assuring the two-way flow of information so that the TC can make informed decisions relative to PMS
recommendations.
In the event of dissatisfaction with contractor’s performance, the PMS shall advise the MORTS and provide all supporting
material and recommended action. In determining the recommended action to the MORTS, the PMS shall present their concerns
and supporting materials to the sponsoring TC for consideration and input.
Research results contained in quarterly progress reports or delivered by the contractor in semi-annual presentation to the TC
should be considered interim and tentative and should be kept confidential. Results should not be released or discussed outside of
the TC until the final report is delivered and approved.
Meeting Requirements:
Project Monitoring Subcommittees shall meet at least twice annually, normally at Society meetings. More meetings may be
scheduled as prudent project management may indicate.
Written Progress Reports:
Verbal reports to the TC are usually required at each Winter and Annual Meeting by the PMS and/or the contractor. A written
summary of this report shall be included in the TC minutes.
The PMS, at the completion of the project, shall review and, if necessary, edit the Contractor’s approximately 800-word
Executive Summary from the final report. The final Summary should be suitable for publication in the ASHRAE Journal and
Insights, describing the results of the project, its purpose and its application in simple to understand layman’s language. The
PMS, in cooperation with the sponsoring and co-sponsoring TC(s), shall prepare a Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored
Research Results Form, as described in Section
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Quick Summary of PMS Chair Responsibilities
Make sure your PMS membership and contact information matches the paper work provided by ASHRAE staff and
MORTS. If the project has co-funding from an outside organization make sure their representative is invited to all PMS
meetings. Include your Research Liaison (RL) in all correspondence with the PMS, contractor, or MORTS.
Before each meeting make sure you have requested a room and a meeting time from ASHRAE Meetings staff so that your
meeting is printed in the official schedule.
Review the Technical Progress Reports and Financial/Management Reports provided to you by ASHRAE staff. Use
Optional Project Performance Alert Form to report any concerns or problems to MORTS.
Keep your TC informed about the project progress. The minutes of your TC should include a summary of your report to
them.
When the project is complete make sure all deliverables are completed by the contractor. Make sure that the TC and
contractor incorporates findings into the Handbook as defined in the original Work Statement. The PMS chair should
work with the contractor to complete the Disposition of ASHRAE Research Form and send it to MORTS..
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RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT
1. Project Number and Title:
2. (a)*Contractual Completion Date: (b)*Estimated Date of Final Report:
3. Sponsoring ASHRAE Technical Committee or Task Group
4. Research Institution:
5. Objective of Research:
6. Period of Report:
7. Summary of Activity including specific accomplishments, trends or conclusions (use additional sheets if needed)
8. Any condition(s) which affect the scheduled completion or cost of the project or which suggests a modification to the scope
is reported on a separate sheet.
Such a sheet is_______ is not _______ attached.
______________________________________________ ____________________
(Signature of Principal Investigator) (Date)
_______________________________________________ _____________________
(Typed Name and phone number of Principal Investigator) (Date)
Submit Copies of this Report to:
Manager of Research & Technical Services
ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle
Atlanta, GA 30329
e-mail: [email protected]
*If the date in (b) of #2 is later than that in (a), a no-cost extension request must be made to ASHRAE headquarters. Noting a
late completion date on this form does not automatically provide such an extension!
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RESEARCH FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Project Number and Title:
B. Research Institution:
C. Period Covered by Report:
1.0 Total ASHRAE Funds Appropriated: $______________
2.0 Expenditures prior to period reported: $______________
3.0 Expenditures during period reported:
a) Professional Salaries: $______________
b) Research Assistants: $______________
c) Fringe Benefits: $______________
d) Equipment: $______________
e) Supplies & Materials: $______________
f) Computer Costs: $______________
g) Travel & Communications: $______________
h) Special Expenses (explain below): $______________
j) Indirect Costs: $______________
k) TOTAL: $______________
4.0 Total expenditures to date: $______________
5.0 Balance of appropriated funds: $______________
6.0 Explanation of any Special Expenses:
7.0 Statement of anticipated deviation from estimated fund requirements:
8.0 Signature of Project Director:______________________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
Submit ______ copies to:
Manager of Research & Technical Services ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
e-mail:
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10. PROJECT COMPLETION
The completion phase of a project is usually initiated by the submission of the draft of the final report (in some cases this may
be a technical manual). The draft of the final report/manual (6 copies and electronic format) is sent to the Manager of Research
and Technical Services (MORTS) who distributes copies to the PMS. The PMS reviews and evaluates the report and makes
suggestions for corrections and revisions to the Principal Investigator. The PMS shall ensure that an Executive Summary of
about 800 words that can be easily understood by a layperson is included in the Final Report. It should include information on
project scope, results, and how this project has benefited ASHRAE, the industry and/or the general public.
The PMS comments on the draft final report are considered and incorporated into a final draft. The final draft is reviewed by
the PMS and forwarded with a recommendation to the TC (or TG, SSPC, or other committee sponsoring the project) for a vote
of approval. When the Principal Investigator feels that he/she has understood the sense of the PMS, he/she will prepare the
Research or Technical Paper(s) required by the research agreement.
The paper is submitted first to the MORTS and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review
system in a form and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. The paper should be
submitted as either a Research Paper for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers
contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of
shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.. The
paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or
HVAC&R Research Journal paper. The paper title shall contain the research project number at the end of the title in
parentheses, e.g., (99-9999-RP).
The final approved manuscript of the Final Report is furnished to the MORTS as follows:
- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
- Two bound copies.
- One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.
- Two copies on disks; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.
For those projects which the RAC feels have appeal to a wide audience, the RAC will recommend to the Editor of the
ASHRAE Journal that a journal article be solicited describing the project and the results.
Following completion of all phases of the project, the Chair of the Project Monitoring Subcommittee will work together with
the RAC Research Liaison to complete a form entitled "Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results". The completed
form together with the Executive Summary from the original approved Final Report will be submitted to the MORTS. This
summary will be written so as to be easily understood by a layperson and shall include purpose of the project, its results and
how the results may be applied for benefit to ASHRAE, the industry and the public. The TC may, if it desires, edit or modify
the Contractor’s Summary, with approval from the Contractor, as provided in the final report to make it more suitable for wide
dissemination.
The TC shall also indicate on the form anticipated ASHRAE publications where the research results will be applied, including
Handbook (specific chapters and table), standards, and special publications. It is suggested that the TC also reviews the RTAR
and WS for the research, to see where application of the results was originally anticipated. The TC shall report to RAC and
MORTS when the project’s results are actually incorporated into these ASHRAE publications.
To assist the MORTS in disseminating the results of ASHRAE’s research, the TC, PMS and Principal Investigator will list on
the Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form specific organizations, companies, associations, standards
bodies, government agencies (local, state, federal, or foreign), universities, or individuals who should be notified directly of the
completion of the research and receive the project Summary.
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DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE SPONSORED RESEARCH RESULTS
Research Project Number and Title of Project __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsoring TC/TG/SSPC: _________________________________________________________________________
Project Principal Investigator and Affiliation: ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Research Completed: _________________________________________________________________________
Will research be reported in special publication: ______ Yes; ______ No.
If so, has Special Publications been contacted? ______ Yes; ______ No.
Should research results be included in ASHRAE Handbooks? ______ Yes; ______ No.
If so, what chapter(s) in what volume(s)? ______________________________________________
Should research results be included in an ASHRAE Standard? ______ Yes; ______ No.
If so, which Standard(s)? _________________________________________________________
Will other industry affiliates use this research (ARI, USGBC, EPA, IESNA, etc.) ______ Yes; ______ No.
If so, which Standards, guides or publications? ____________________________________________
To assist MORTS in disseminating the results of ASHRAE’s research, list specific organizations, companies, associations,
standards bodies, government agencies (local, state, federal, or foreign), universities, or individuals who should be notified
directly of the completion of the research and receive a Summary of the project and its results. (Use additional sheet if
necessary).
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
Please attach the Executive Summary of this project from the approved Final Report for this project (approximately 800
words). The Summary should include the need that, initiated the project, the scope the results and how the results will benefit
the industry and/or the public. (NOTE: The TC/TG/SSPC may submit a Summary that is edited from the Summary in the Final
Report if it so desires.)
Please complete form and send to: Manager of Research and Technical Services
ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Manager of Research and Technical Services will send to Special Publications, Handbook and relevant TC’s, TG’s and SSPCs
for action.
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11. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS
The dissemination of results of a project and their wide acceptance and use is the ultimate goal of ASHRAE
research. The actions in Section 10 on project completion describe how some of the dissemination is started.
Those actions will result in one or more papers being published in HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE
TRANSACTIONS. Reprints of the paper will also be available to the public at an ASHRAE meeting at a nominal
charge. The possibility also exists for a Research or Technical Paper to be made part of a TECHNICAL DATA
BULLETIN. For those projects for which an ASHRAE Journal article is written the research results become
available to all ASHRAE members.
A release to the trade press will be made following the completion of research projects. The release will include
a short description of the project, the results and conclusions reached and information on how more detailed
information can be obtained.
The sponsoring TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) should utilize the
information generated in updating the HANDBOOK chapters for which they are responsible and Standards
Project Committees should use it in writing and revising their standards.
Some projects are designed specifically to result in the printing and distribution of a Special Publication in order
to fill a void in the available literature. These projects are usually designated technical projects rather than
research projects since they collect and organize information rather than generate new information.
The TC indicates on the Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form the anticipated ASHRAE
publications where the research results will be applied. The TC shall report to RAC and MORTS when the
project’s results are actually incorporated into these ASHRAE publications, and this shall be part of the RAC
Research Report to the Society. RAC and MORTS shall monitor the TC’s progress in incorporating the results
into ASHRAE publications.
The Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form also indicates entities that should be notified of
the completion of the research project. The MORTS shall forward to all of these the Executive Summary from
the Final Report.
The MORTS maintains a master copy of all Final Reports. Copies of the full report or portions of the report
may be obtained from the MORTS at a nominal charge to cover the costs for reproduction and mailing.
Projects completed in the more recent past required the Final Report also be submitted in an electronic format.
The Final Reports of these later projects are therefore also available for downloading in a PDF format.
The MORTS will forward to the Resource Promotion Committee, Chapter Technology Transfer Committee,
and Technology Council the Executive Summary as well as an accounting of where the research information
will be used to benefit the members (Handbook volumes and chapters, standards, or publications, with
approximate dates). This will be used to assist in raising research promotion funds at the chapter level and
monitoring the effectiveness of use of ASHRAE’s research funds.
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APPENDIX 1: RESEARCH RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Research related to technology transfer projects takes one of three forms:
1. Applied technology development projects that are intended to come up with new or enhanced
techniques for dissemination of research results, Handbook materials, standards, guidelines etc.
2. Tool-kit projects, which involve development and careful validation of libraries of algorithms and
computer code for systems design and/or evaluation.
3. Preparation of Research Bulletins for:
A. Collection or collation of technical information on a particular subject (from the Handbook,
research project reports, and other relevant sources) and synthesizing the source material into a
single, relatively comprehensive resource book for use by design professionals, educators, etc., or
B. Preparation of User Manuals for ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines.
Documents of the type 3A should be designated as Research Bulletins while type 3B documents could be
designated as Research Bulletins or User Manuals, as appropriate.
The Research Administration Committee (RAC) processes projects submitted by TC (or TG, SSPC and
other research sponsoring committees) for categories 1, 2, and 3A where no co-funding appears likely.
Projects in category 3A where co-funding is available could be handled by a Special Projects Committee.
3A projects are submitted by a sponsoring TC or by other legitimate ASHRAE groups (standing
committees, chapter groups, etc.) to the Manager of Research and Technical Services and RAC research
liaison. Projects for User Manuals (3B) are originated by the subject SSPC or SPC (or the cognizant
TC/TG) and forwarded to the Standards Committee (StdC) for handling through Special Projects or StdC as
appropriate. All category 3 projects are carefully reviewed at the Work Statement stage to assure RAC or
StdC, Technology Council and the Board of Directors (BOD) that:
a) The work is too extensive for a volunteer effort; and
b) A well-prepared outline exists and a well-balanced committee will review proposals and monitor
the work to assure that a useful document results.
If category 3B projects represent a considerable drain on the Research Fund, additional resources should be
sought through one of the following means:
1) That the Director of Technology (DOT) solicit outside funding;
2) That Publishing Council be asked to provide funds to assist in preparation and printing of User
Manuals, with the balance of ASHRAE funds to come from additional Exposition Income (see #3 just
below) or from the Research Fund; or
3) That Technology Council petitions the BOD for additional Exposition income.
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APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS WITH FIELD MONITORING
Prepared by: Technical Committee 7.6, System Energy Utilization
Introduction
Many of ASHRAE's sponsored research projects involve the field monitoring of building energy systems. The
data collected through these projects are very important, and are often used to support ASHRAE Handbook
chapters prepared by the Technical Committees. The TC 7.6 Subcommittee on Building Monitoring has
sponsored several Forums on the topic of methodology for field monitoring projects. A recurring suggestion by
participants has been to disseminate information within ASHRAE on procedures for the effective design of field
monitoring projects. This Appendix offers recommendations to Technical Committees interested in
commissioning sponsored research projects involving building field monitoring.
How To Use The Recommendations
Field monitoring projects can be problematic and troublesome. At the first National Workshop on Field Data
Acquisition for Building and Equipment Energy Use Monitoring, (Dallas, TX, October 1985), both practitioners
and data users identified the major cause of these problems as the lack of procedures for monitoring project
planning and execution.
To remedy this problem, a sequence of planning activities that is applicable to nearly all projects of this type has
been developed, as well as ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002, For Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings.
Since each research project is different in terms of goals, objectives and data product requirements, the details
of implementing this procedure will vary by project. However, use of this recommended methodology and
Guideline 14 should insure that all project design parameters are considered.
These recommendations can be used by ASHRAE Technical Committees in two ways. First, TCs and/or their
research subcommittees can use this Appendix as a guide for preparing RFPs for sponsored research. The
protocol will aid in specifying the requirements for the field monitoring portions of the project. Second, this
Appendix can be used as an evaluation checklist when reviewing the proposals from prospective contractors.
The following sequence of planning activities is recommended for the design of building field monitoring
projects. The intent of using this approach to structuring a Work Statement is to minimize the possibilities for
major oversights in the design and execution of projects of this type.
1. Identification of project goals, objectives and research questions to be addressed.
The first priority should be to clearly state the purpose and expected outcome of the monitoring project, and to
unambiguously state the research questions to be answered by the monitored data. This is the first step to
insuring that all crucial data items are identified, and that unnecessary data items are eliminated.
2. Specification of results which meet objectives
This activity identifies the specific results that are necessary to answer the research questions of interest. This
can be done through mock-ups of data tables, charts, graphs, etc. Data results should also be prioritized to
accommodate possible cost trade-offs later on. The results of this activity should provide a clear specification
of the data to be delivered on the project.
3. Specification of experimental design approach
Monitoring projects often collect data, which are used to compare the performance of different equipment or
systems (e.g., central vs. unitary systems), or to identify the effect of changes to building systems (e.g.,
retrofits). Various "passive" experimental design approaches are available to do this, including: test reference
design; before/after design; and flip/flop (or on/off) design. An "active" design would be to stress test a building
system over a range of experimental conditions. The experimental design approach must be evaluated for its
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ability to yield sufficient comparative data. The length of monitoring or conditions under which the building is
monitored must be considered. For some objectives, it is important to monitor performance under extreme or
design conditions; this is where “stress tests” may be considered. For some objectives, the differences in
seasonal or annual energy use are important, and year-long or season-long monitoring periods are called for. In
this case, there is always the risk that the weather conditions during the monitored period are not typical, and to
guard against this one may combine passive monitoring periods that can be adjusted to typical meteorological
conditions and active experiment design to capture performance under extreme or design temperatures.
Therefore, it is essential to record adequate data on ambient conditions to be able to estimate “annual” and
“design condition” performance. This must be considered in the measurement plan, Section 5 below..
4. Specification of data analysis procedures and algorithms
This activity details how the monitored data will be processed to produce the data results previously specified.
These procedures may involve the use of engineering calculations, models, statistical methods, etc. The
analysis procedures may also involve the use of engineering constants, or one-time field measurements in
addition to time-series monitored data. This activity will identify all variables required for data analysis, and
their specific use and priority. The entire set of variables required to produce the required data results will
include a sub-set of data items to be monitored in the field. This activity identifies them as well. Data analysis
procedures and algorithms should also take into account established test and rating standards and methods for
building system components and equipment listed in the Codes and Standards chapter of the HVAC Systems
and Applications volume.
5. Specification of field monitoring data points – measurement plan
This activity treats the sub-set of variables to be monitored or measured in the field. The output of this task is
often referred to as a measurement plan, which details the location of specific data points within the building
system. The measurement plan is also the working document for installers of field equipment and sensors. The
measurement plan should also include details for the types of sensors required, and procedures for taking any
one-time measurements.
6. Specification of building characteristics data
This activity develops the data framework that will be used to describe the building or buildings being
monitored. It is usually not possible to understand the relevance of monitored data without a reference
framework that describes the building being monitored and the types of activities conducted in the building.
The building information collected depends on the systems of interest for the project. However, general
building information could include: the type of zone, building or complex being monitored; the types of
activities in the facility(s); the age, number of floors and conditioned area; building schedules for occupancy
and temperature; a description of the building envelope including items such as walls, glazing, roof, shading
and large doors; descriptions of the HVAC and control systems, and their maintenance; descriptions of lighting
systems; descriptions of other important energy systems such as large computer or food service operations; the
types of fuels or utilities supplied to the building; a history of utility and fuel purchase statements; and any
special aspects of all the above that impact the interpretation of the monitored data results.
In addition, if energy improvements are made during the course of the project, a description of the
improvements should be documented.
7. Specification of verification and quality control procedures
A common field-monitoring problem is measurement failure, which is often due to failed sensors, that go
undetected for long periods of time. Verification and quality control procedures can minimize this problem by:
specifying frequent data retrieval and error checking; pre-specification of acceptable ranges of sensor
performance; secondary range check calculations using monitored data; and use of back-up sensors for critical
measurements or inaccessible locations. Quality control procedures may also reference existing standards for
certain measurements such as temperatures and flow rates. Sensor accuracy and total data acquisition system
accuracy should also be specified here.
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8. Specification of data collection hardware
One of the final steps is to select the sensing and data logging hardware required to collect the specified data,
taking the verification and quality control procedures into account. Some guidance on hardware selection is
available from the Measurement and Instruments chapter of the ASHRAE Handbook,, Fundamentals Volume.
Other guidance is available from published measurement standards.
9. Specification of recording and data exchange formats
This activity specifies the formats in which the data will be supplied to the end-user or other data analysts. It is
always important to specify both raw and processed data as deliverable items for research projects. Project
sponsors often wish to conduct supplemental analyses of the data, and should specify the media and format they
require (e.g., database, spreadsheet, ASCII, etc.). Documentation of data file format should be required.
Frequently the goal of a monitoring project is to determine the impact or savings associated with a change or
improvement in a building (i.e., the before and after experimental design) This special case commonly
occurs when energy service companies (ESCOs) make an improvement and are compensated based on
measured "savings". Two standardized methods have been developed to determine savings in these situations:
1) ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002 Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings
2) International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
The two references above should be consulted when the goal of the research project is to collect monitored data
to discern the impact of a change.
ASHRAE Guideline 14 recommends many of the industry consensus and standard methods to measure and
verify energy savings resulting from the implementation of energy-conservation measures developed by the
U.S. Department of Energy. The second reference, International Performance Measurement & Verification
Protocol (IPMVP), provides standard measurement & verification (M&V) terminology and defines four M&V
options to quantify energy and water savings. More information can be found at http://www.ipmvp.org. or at
http://www.evo-world.org
Checklist Of Contractor Evaluation Criteria For ASHRAE-Sponsored Field Monitoring Research
Projects
1. Experimental Design Evaluation Criteria
A. Understanding of project goals, objectives and research questions to be addressed.
B. Responsiveness and completeness of proposed research results to meet project objectives as specified
by the TC.
C. Appropriateness and practicality of experimental design approach.
D. Completeness of data analysis procedures and algorithms including specification of algorithms,
analytical tools and models, and analysis variables.
2. Data Collection Evaluation Criteria
A. Completeness of specification for field measurement plan.
B. Completeness of specification for building characteristics data.
C. Completeness of specification for data verification and quality control procedures.
D. Appropriateness of proposed data collection hardware to meet project objectives.
3. Product Delivery Evaluation Criteria
A. Completeness of specification for data recording and data exchange formats.
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APPENDIX 3 GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD)
Scope
Many TC and Research Chairs are considering and specifying the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
for their Research Projects. CFD is computationally difficult and is not well understood by the average
technically trained engineer. These guidelines are intended to help increase the understanding of CFD and its
strengths and its disadvantages. These notes should also help the writing of a better work statement and the
evaluation of the bids.
Definition
CFD is based on several engineering principles including conservation of mass, and energy and sometimes
linear momentum. Quite often the basic Navier Stokes (NS) equations are used. Unfortunately the NS equations
are not easily solved and require quite a bit of judgment and a number of assumptions to reach a solution.
Basically each application includes constructing the flow field control volume, developing the computational
mesh (or grid), which defines the surface of the flow field, applying boundary conditions, solving for field
variables and evaluating the results.
Potential Strengths
There are several advantages to using CFD techniques. These include not only the ability to visualize the flow
(velocities, temperatures etc.) profiles but also the possibility of modeling several variations of specific
situations without the time and cost of building individual test rigs. Complex flows often can be analyzed only
by CFD modeling because of experimental difficulties. Accuracy can be comparable to other test methods.
Potential Disadvantages
CFD requires a highly trained investigator with very good judgmental and mathematical skills. Accuracy is
entirely dependent on the talents of the principal CFD investigator and the CFD package. Computer runs can be
very long (up to a week or more) and require high-speed large memory computers. It is possible for two equally
talented investigators to produce very different results for the same problem while using the same CFD
package. The proposed investigator should have a very good practical as well as theoretical background in the
specific areas of interest
ASHRAE Applications
Our Society continues to see a number of projects which should use CFD methods, including velocity, pressure
and temperature predictions for rooms, duct systems, total buildings, airplanes, tunnels and additionally smoke
plume determinations and laboratory hood velocity contours.
Structuring the Work Statement
A TC can write clearer work statements if they take advantage of certain fundamentals.
A literature search among past ASHRAE projects using CFD will share questions raised by bidders, responses
by the Project Monitoring Sub-committee (PMS) and the final results of the project.
An understanding of the commonly used words as well as strategies used by CFD investigators will help to
clarify the work statement. A typical outline follows and applies to the three major portions of the package; the
pre-processor (input), the problem solver, and the post-processor portions.
1. Constructing the flow field control volume
A flow field is normally an internal flow within solid walls or an external flow around an immersed body.
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Careful selection of a flow field control volume will permit efficient construction of the continuity, energy and
momentum equations and also help to simplify later assumptions.
2. Constructing the flow field mesh or grid
This activity defines the flow field by means of a series of shapes (surfaces [2D] use triangles or quadrilaterals,
solid models [3D] use bricks, wedges or tetrahedrons) connected to each other at points called nodes. Forces,
temperatures and other properties are transferred to adjacent shapes through nodes. The more nodes the more
accurate the transfer of these properties but the more computation time is required. The intensity of the mesh (or
grid) can be increased or decreased throughout the surface depending on the activity at certain points or the
accuracy desired.
This work is performed in the pre-processor portion of the package.
3. Applying boundary conditions
The boundary conditions which describe the flow field profile between the “walls and boundary” and the
average fluid velocity as well as project specific data are entered here. Boundary conditions can also include
pressure, temperature, turbulence level, heat flux and contamination and levels. The wall roughness should be
mentioned if a good correlation with experimental results is desired.
Modeling the turbulence intensity is very difficult but must be done well for accurate estimates of pressure and
friction losses, drag, mixing of temperature and other profiles. Turbulence is described as consisting of vortices
(eddies or swirl) which are always changing size, position and energy. A popular turbulence model is the k-ε
model used primarily for fully developed turbulent flow. Unfortunately the flow fields will contain either
turbulent, transitional or laminar flow. Near the “walls” turbulence intensity is much lower, shear forces
predominate and the original k- formula does not apply. The k- formula estimates the overall kinetic intensity
(k) and its dissipation rate ( ). For estimating partially turbulent flow the k- formula can be modified or
another method of analysis is selected. Other models include: 1) Using 3D time based NS equations to directly
numerically simulate (DNS) only the most important scales of turbulence and 2) Simulating the energy of only
the larger eddies (LES) and averaging the effect of the small eddies on the large ones. These last two options
require a lot of calculation capacity (and time) which reduces their popularity. Possibly at some time a direct
numerical profile of all turbulence energy levels will be developed but for now various approximations must be
used.
This work is performed in the pre-processor portion of the package.
4. Solving for the field variables
A series of partial differential equations (based on conservation of mass, momentum and energy) are written
describing the fluid flow within the control volume. A special form of these equations are called Navier- Stokes
equations which deal well with viscous flows - flows of interest to ASHRAE. Then Finite Element Analysis or
Finite Difference Analysis or Finite Volume Analysis are used to reduce these complex differential equations
(this is often described as discretizing the primary equations) to algebraic equations describing the elements of
the grid or mesh. The turbulence calculations are performed here.
Unfortunately these equations are complex (non-linear, second order, partial differential equations) and require
certain simplifying assumptions as well as a computer based equation solver to resolve. One common strategy
begins with an initial approximation of the final result and tries in successive calculations to reduce this
approximation to a very small value. Often the initial approximations are not accurate and this inaccuracy
contributes to long computer runs to achieve the desired results.
This work is performed in the solver portion of the package.
5. Selection and presentation of the results
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This includes the plotting of various streamlines including velocities, pressure contours, isotherms etc. The
selection of a post-processor with good 3D graphics will help communicate the results of the project. While
pressure profiles are normally not presented they can be a useful check on the primary results.
This work is performed in the post-processor portion of the package.
6. Evaluating the results
The theoretical CFD results should be compared to work based on other techniques to validate the assumptions
required for CFD calculations. The researcher can also verify his / her work by changing the grid size and
comparing results. The different results should relate to each other. However there are normally errors of some
size in both sets of data so a discussion of errors is warranted.
Preparation of the Work Statement
The TC should specify whether CFD or other analytical methods are preferred. CFD can often output data in a
visual format that facilitates rapid understanding of otherwise complex results. The selection of an analytical
method (CFD or other) is often based on the type of project, ease (or lack thereof) of analysis, accuracy desired
and final use of the data by others. Sometimes a supplementary note giving the contractor a choice of
technologies can be useful if the results will be comparable.
When considering CFD the TC has available several sources for guidance. These sources include data from
previous contracts, past members of other PMS and possibly current ASHRAE members who have been prior
CFD contractors and for some reason will not bid on the current project.
The TC should discuss the type of flow field; either steady or non-steady state. If non-steady state the minimum
and maximum conditions should be reviewed in detail. If the flow has a predictable time period from minimum
to maximum and then to minimum value this should also be reviewed.
The level of required accuracy should be discussed in depth and a clear standard be set. An often-asked question
is “What is the level of accuracy needed to make this project useful and how much will this accuracy cost?”
There is no easy answer here but the PMS should develop this guideline. The bidder's perception of the goals of
the contract will influence the estimated time input and the ultimate cost. Ambiguity should be avoided as much
as possible. Increased accuracy will require significantly more computational time and possibly a commitment
of high capacity hardware. However it is likely that the final work may not be useable by the average consultant
if the computational time is too large or special computers are required.
The contractor should discuss a proposed validation method for the specific research project. This validation
can include a comparison with actual test data, by changing the mesh sizes or by deleting a major component
and observing a predicable result.
Many TC members believe that one can circumvent the technical details mentioned above by writing a
performance specification. Unfortunately a good performance specification for CFD should discuss the
assumptions available to the contractors so the offers are somewhat comparable. Therefore the preparation of a
through performance specification can require as much effort as a normal “task based” specification would
require.
The contractors should be advised in the work statement that a standard format for the final report should be
followed including at least the following; a table of contents, an abstract, presentation of the research
procedures and results, an error (sensitivity) discussion, conclusions and recommendations and, finally,
references.
Preparation of the Proposal by the Contractor
Many contractors have resources available from past contracts, which can reduce the time input as well as
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hardware (and software) purchases. As long as the goals of the project are met, the contractor should be
encouraged to use all resources as efficiently as possible as long as the use of these special resources is
communicated to the Society.
The contractors should be asked to specify the type of hardware to be used and the approximate amount of
computational time required.
Also the contractor should be asked to explain whether the data could be extrapolated to physically larger (or
smaller) models or to other changes in the research parameters such as temperatures, pressures, viscosities etc.
The potential contractor should discuss the following in his application:
1. The reasons for selecting the general purpose CFD package.
2. The ability of the code to meet the computational and modeling needs of the project as well as indicating
the strengths of the proposed pre- and post-processors. As an example, not all CFD packages are equal in
the modeling of radiation, transitional flows and flows where gravitational and buoyant forces are similar.
ASHRAE has no preferred program. The contractor should select the program with which he/she wants to
work. The contractor should discuss the validation of the particular package and list the benchmark”
problems used by the software designer to validate the program.
3. A detailed discussion of the contractor’s computational approach should be included. At least the following
areas should be reviewed: the assumptions, the proposed basic equations, element selection (type and
resolution), choice of a turbulence problem solver (the k- model is often used), boundary layer definition
and a method of calculating the loss coefficients. The TC may want to define the boundary layer profiles if
it is aware of special conditions.
4. The form in which archival results will be provided should be specified. ASCII form is preferable for
future readability, but binary formats may be acceptable if the format is clearly documented. The media
format that will be used to deliver the results should also be specified.
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APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE WORK STATEMENT AND COVER SHEET
This example WS has been edited from the actual WS1388, including changes to text and TC
votes, to better illustrate the points made in Section 3 of the Research Manual.
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WORK STATEMENT# 1388 (Same as RTAR)
SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPC:# 6.10 – Fuels and Combustion
CO-SPONSORING TC/TGs TC 6.1 and TC 6.6
A. TITLE
Derating Recommendations Based on Field Testing and Analysis of High-Altitude Installations of Gas-Fired
Boilers and Water Heaters
B. SUMMARY
Current practice for derating gas-fired heating appliances with altitude is based on outdated data not relevant to
modern, high-efficiency burner technology. This project includes an experimental effort to determine derating
requirements of boilers and water heaters. An earlier ASHRAE research project addressed furnaces and found
that lower derating could be accepted with modern equipment. This project will provide the needed basis upon
which to change this practice for boilers and water heaters. Estimated budget: $150,000.
C. APPLICABILITY TO THE ASHRAE RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLAN
2005-2010 Research Plan: One of the themes in the Strategic Plan is Energy and Resources and the stated
goals include providing guidance on techniques and development of best practices. This project addresses the
need to reevaluate the derating standards that were developed for combustion systems that existed decades ago.
Applying these to modern systems that achieve much higher efficiency through lower excess air operation,
forced air flow, and higher backpressure of high efficiency heat exchangers, is needed to eliminate an
impediment to the economical adaptation of modern appliances. (Goals A1 and A6). A reduction in the amount
of required appliance derating supports sustainability by permitting the use of physically smaller appliances to
save on manufacturing materials and energy.
2010-2015 Research Plan: By recognizing the higher efficiency at altitude of modern combustion systems, this
project will contribute to Goal 9 (Improved HVAC&R Components) by improving the right-sizing, and
therefore cost-effectiveness, of more efficient combustion control systems.
D. APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS
The results of this work will be to provide guidance to manufacturers, design engineers, code committees, and
installers on best practices for derating.
E. STATE-OF-THE-ART (BACKGROUND)
Installation codes such as the ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code and CSA B149.1 National
Standard of Canada Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code specify that gas-fired furnaces, boilers and water
heaters be derated during operation at altitudes of more than 2000 ft above sea level. These appliances are to be
adjusted for the lower amount of available oxygen per cubic foot of air. The prescribed method of the fuel gas
reduction is to reduce gas input rate by 4% per 1000 feet above sea level. This reduction must be considered
before selecting appropriately sized appliances. The usual method to reduce the input rate is to use smaller gas
orifices or to reduce the gas orifice manifold pressure. Recent demographic trends have resulted in greater
numbers of these appliances being operated at altitudes high enough to require large derating factors. Recent
appliance innovations cause many engineers in the industry to question the appropriateness of this simple rule.
F. ADVANCEMENT TO THE STATE-OF-THE-ART
The original 4% derate per 1000 feet above sea level method was developed for Bunsen-burner type appliances.
The recent development of state-of-the-art combustion systems and appliances (e.g. fan-assisted combustion,
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direct venting, condensing heat exchangers, inshot and pre-mix burners, sidewall venting) may permit some
appliances to operate acceptably with less or no derating for altitude. This research will update the altitude
derating methods so they apply to modern appliances.
G. JUSTIFICATION OF NEED AND VALUE TO ASHRAE
Some manufacturers’ listed appliance instructions already specify less derating than 4% per 1000 feet above sea
level. These inconsistencies cause confusion among installers, leading to misapplications similar to the vent
misapplications that were common before 1991 and 1992, when the GAMA and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-1992
National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) venting guidelines were issued for venting mid-efficiency fan-assisted
combustion furnaces. The NFGC and other codes need new high-altitude guidelines that are consistent for each
current appliance type.
From the consumer’s perspective, less derating would mean less need to increase furnace, boiler, or water
heater size at high altitudes, with consequent installed-cost savings.
The experience of knowledgeable gas-fired combustion appliance engineers is that different appliance types
(i.e., water heaters versus furnaces versus boilers, natural-draft versus fan-assisted combustion, direct-vent
versus non-direct-vent, etc.) react differently to the effects of high altitude. Therefore, multiple appliance types
are required to be tested and analyzed. Furnaces were previously tested on ASHRAE Research Project RP1182
because they are the highest sales volume gas appliances with the largest gas inputs and because they include a
variety of the needed combustion system types. The results of that work were strongly indicative that a much
lower derate factor is appropriate for furnaces and that a follow-on project be initiated to analyze two other
appliance types, boilers and water heaters.
H. OBJECTIVES
Based on first-principle work and recommendations reported in the Gas Research Institute topical report High
Altitude Installation of Natural Gas-Fired Appliances with Fan-Assisted Combustion Systems GRI-95/0014,
determine whether less derating than is currently prescribed can be safely permitted for operating natural gas-
fired and propane gas-fired boilers and water heaters at high-altitude.
Determine the applicability and validity of National Standard of Canada CAN/CGA-2.17-M91, Gas-Fired
Appliances for Use at High Altitudes, section 2.2 for use in testing appliances at near sea level (0 to 2,000 feet
altitude) to demonstrate robustness at high altitude (2,000 to 10,000 feet altitude).
Investigate alternate testing and prediction methods, which may be used to provide equivalent high altitude
performance and validation.
Work with the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) to provide industry acceptable data and tools for better
understanding of high altitude applications and acceptable high altitude appliance heating capacities.
I. SCOPE/TECHNICAL APPROACH
The proposed research will perform the tasks described in below.
1. Identify three geographical locations for field testing. One location for benchmarking shall be as close to
sea level as possible but no higher than 1000 feet. The other two locations shall be in the 4,000 foot and 10,000
foot range, with at least 4,000 feet difference in altitude between any two locations (use population centers as
guides).
2. Develop a detailed test plan to include details of test instrument calibration, method of test, test parameters,
test data forms, test acceptance criteria, schedule, and locations with altitudes. This test plan shall be submitted
to the PMS for review and approval prior to the start of testing.
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3. Select and obtain suitable boiler and water heater models for test. The Gas Appliance Manufacturers
Association directory of ratings can be used to assist in the selection of appliances. The following boiler and
water heater types shall be included:
One Category I draft hood equipped, standing pilot, water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the
range of 50,000 Btu/hr to 150,000 Btu/hr,
One Category III (induced draft) water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the range of 50,000 Btu/hr
to 150,000 Btu/hr,
One Category III or IV direct vent water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the range of 50,000
Btu/hr to 150,000 Btu/hr,
One 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr residential flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR) model,
One Category III or IV 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr residential FVIR model
One condensing 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr commercial FVIR model
Additional qualifications:
Each of the boiler and water heater models shall be manufactured by a different manufacturer.
Each of the boiler and water heater models shall be listed for use with natural gas and propane.
Direct vent appliances shall be installed and tested with maximum listed vent and inlet piping lengths.
Category III and IV appliances shall be installed and tested with maximum listed vent length.
The following burner types shall be included in the appliance selections: lanced port tubular, punched
port tubular, in-shot, and pre-mix.
Prior to procurement of specific appliances a proposed list shall be submitted to the PMS for approval.
4. Perform the tests listed below on the boilers and water heaters, in accord with the referenced sections of the
ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004 ( Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers Standard), ANSI
Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1, ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3 and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91
(Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes). The focus of the testing shall be to determine the effects of
altitude on combustion, CO (air-free) and CO2 levels, burner and pilot or igniter operating characteristics, heat
exchanger operating temperatures, and blocked-vent shutoff combustion performance. Each furnace model
shall be tested at the conditions specified in OTHER INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS. (Section numbers refer
to the boiler and water heater standards, respectively.)
a) Category Determination (section 2. 4)
b) Combustion (section 2.5)
Note: Contractor shall insure that 6-1/4% overfire combustion margin is evaluated at all three altitudes,
i.e., how much margin exists at these altitudes before combustion exceeds 400 ppm CO (air-free). If
clean combustion cannot be achieved within the requirements of section 2.5, gas input and/or
combustion air adjustments shall be made and reported to achieve clean combustion.
c) Burner Operating Characteristics (section 2.6)
d) Piloted Ignition Systems (section 2.7); Direct Ignition Systems (section 2.8) and Proved Ignition
Systems (section 2.9) as applicable.
For all tests listed above, the actual barometric pressure, relative humidity, gas inlet test pressure and
temperature, gas orifice manifold pressure, inlet and outlet water temperatures, flue gas temperature, CO and
CO2 concentrations, and the pressure(s) sensed by the pressure switch shall be recorded. Pressure-switch
pressure data shall be frequently obtained from ambient startup through steady-state operation and throughout a
transient test-to-shutoff blockage. All identifying model numbers, dates, and settings marked on pressure
switches shall be recorded. Pressure switches shall be carefully removed and preserved for examination and
analysis by the PMS after testing is complete. Fuel gas constituents and concentrations shall be certified by the
supplier or other qualified agency at each test location within +/-1% accuracy to for higher heating value,
specific gravity and Wobbe number determination, all at standard conditions of 30.00 in. Hg and 60°F.
5. Analyze the data on each appliance at the three altitudes tested in such a manner as will facilitate
recommendations on reducing the amount of gas input derating needed for safe and reliable high-altitude
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operation.
6. Make specific recommendations concerning improved appliance safety standards and installation code
requirements for high-altitude operation of gas-fired boilers and water heaters, and for low altitude test methods
to evaluate high altitude performance. These may include, but are not limited to, gas input rate adjustments, air
flow adjustments, temperature adjustments and other reasonable modifications or tools to be used for sea level
operation. These recommendations shall be arrived at through an iterative process of discussion with the
Project Monitoring Subcommittee.
J. DELIVERABLES
a. Progress and Financial Reports to the PMS must be made at quarterly intervals. All available data must
be available at or before the scheduled report time. Data and/or reporting information may be transmitted
electronically or on ASHRAE approved digital media.
b. The Principal Investigator shall report in person to the TC at the annual and winter meetings, and answer
such questions regarding the research as may arise.
c. Test plan for review and approval by the PMS as per the description of Task 2 in the Scope section
above.
d. List of specific appliances to be tested for review and approval by the PMS as per the description of Task
3 in the Scope section above.
e. Memorandum proposing suggested changes to standards, code requirements, and test procedures, as
described in Task 6 of the Scope section. Contractor will present this material and discuss it with the
PMS.
f. A Final Report shall be prepared and submitted to the Society by the end of the contract period covering
complete details of all research carried out on the project. The final report shall include, as a minimum,
the following:
1. An Executive Summary suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.
2. Description of test procedure, locations, and appliances
3. Data collected, per Task 4 in the Scope section.
4. Results should be presented in a format that will facilitate direct comparison of the results for the
different barometrically determined altitudes and their use in recommending the amount of gas-
input derate for the appliance classes for high- altitude operation.
5. Specific recommendations for changes to standards and test methods as described in Task 6.
Unless otherwise specified, the final report shall be furnished in the following manner:
One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.
Two copies on ASHRAE approved digital media; one in ASCII format and one in a the latest
versions of Microsoft Word format for the report and in Microsoft Excel format for data and
approved by the PMS.
g. One or more papers based on the final results of the project shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE
Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central”
website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing such information as designated by the
Society suitable for publication. The papers should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R
Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results
of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term
value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.
The papers shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an technical ASHRAE
Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research Journal paper. The technical paper title shall contain the
research project number (xxxx-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (9999-RP).
h. A Technical Article suitable for publication in the ASHRAE Journal,, if requested by the Society.
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K. LEVEL OF EFFORT
The level of effort is estimated to be approximately 900 hours of a professional person. A total cost of
$150,000 is estimated. The accepted bidder will be responsible for obtaining the test boilers and water heaters,
test equipment and testing facilities. Boiler and water heater manufacturers have shown interest in donating
appliances. Appliance requests and donations shall be coordinated through the Gas Appliance Manufacturers
Association, Arlington, VA.
L. OTHER INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
Bidders shall have experience in testing these gas appliances in accordance with the standards specified in Task
4.
Frequent meetings, in person or by conference call with the PMS are deemed essential to the success of the
project. As described in the Scope section above, submissions to the PMS for review and approval are
requested at several points during the project. It is expected that the PMS will discuss these submissions with
the contractor and this will be done either via meetings at the ASHRAE Winter or Annual meetings or
conference call, as appropriate. Additional meetings may be held at the contractor’s test sites at the discretion
of the PMS Chairman. The contractor shall provide to the PMS at these meetings a detailed report of work
accomplished and work yet to be done. The PMS shall give the contractor following these meetings a written
report of the PMS’s assessment of the contractor’s progress and any requests for project changes deemed
necessary to maintain the objectives and schedule of the project.
This section specifies the test conditions to be used in the tests set forth in item 4. Since barometric pressure
can vary over time, the actual barometric pressure shall be recorded for all tests listed above. This is to provide
the corresponding test altitude, if found to be different from the designated test location altitude for purposes of
setting rate (or derate) and analyzing results. The composition of the inlet air supply (i.e., % oxygen and water
in the air by weight) shall be measured during each test. Each boiler and water heater model shall be tested at
the following conditions:
a) at sea level with factory-installed orifice(s) and factory-set manifold pressure.
b) at sea level with factory-installed orifice(s) and manifold pressure adjusted to achieve nameplate input.
c) at natural derate with no change in gas orifice size or manifold pressure setting from b).
d) at natural derate with no change in gas orifice size or manifold pressure setting from b), except for the
following:
1. If any change to orifice size or manifold pressure is required to satisfy CAN/CGA-2.17 or ANSI
Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004, ANSI Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1,ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--
CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3, they must be recorded. If the manufacturer(s) of the tested appliance(s)
recommend different derating method(s), then that method(s) shall also be tested.
2. If there was a difference in Wobbe number between sea level gas and the gas used at altitude that
would affect the amount of derate observed, it must be recorded.
e) at 4% per 1000 ft above sea level derate when installed above 2000 ft. (These tests shall be conducted:
i) by changing orifice sizes with constant manifold pressure and ii) by adjusting manifold pressure
with constant orifice size.)
f) depending on the test results for conditions 0, , 0and 0, at the derate necessary to produce the same
CO2 percent at altitude as was obtained at sea level.
g) repeat 0 to produce clean combustion per ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004, section 2. 5. , ANSI
Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1, section 2.4 or ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3,
section 2.4 .
In order to obtain data that is unaffected by differing natural and propane gas mixtures, a subset of test data
shall be obtained with a reference fuel gas source, such as a single bottled natural gas supply trucked to each
test location. In the interest of minimizing the amount of bottled gas required, the appliances can be operated
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on local gas until data is to be taken. Then the bottled gas can be swapped on-the-run (without interruption of
appliance operation) with the local gas for only as long as required to establish a new equilibrium at the
specified conditions and take data. Data should also be taken with the local source gas for comparative
analysis. For each appliance, at each altitude, the data subset with the reference gas shall include unmodified
combustion performance (CO, excess air, flue temperature, and margin as discussed in Task 4, above). Wobbe
index and fuel gas composition shall be the primary parameters used to evaluate impacts of different local gas
compositions.
The contractor shall provide to the PMS:
1. Results of benchmark, sea-level tests prior to on-location tests at higher altitudes.
2. Results of on-location tests after tests are complete at each site and before dismantling test capability at each
site such that corrective tests could be performed before leaving each site, if needed by the PMS.
3. All raw data: acceptable and unacceptable results are to be identified as such.
4. Analysis of all test results. Detailed methods of analysis shall be provided.
5. Recommendations on how to fulfill the project Objectives.
Beyond the guidance provided in the Scope section above, the PMS is very interested in the specific appliances
selected for testing and expects to actively support the contractor in this selection. As discussed in the Scope
section, above, the PMS will review and approve the final list of specific appliances.
If bidders feel that additional work is needed to fulfill project Objectives, additional work shall be specified,
recommended, and quoted separately with their base bids.
M. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA AND WEIGHTING FACTORS
1. Qualifications and relevant experience 30%
2. Facilities 30%
3. Work Plan 20%
4. Overall relevance to the project objectives 20%
N. REFERENCES
High Altitude Installation of Natural Gas-Fired Appliances with Fan-Assisted Combustion, topical report GRI-
95/0014 prepared by the American Gas Association Laboratories, Cleveland, Ohio for the Gas Research
Institute (now the Gas Institute of Technology), 8600 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 (now 1700
South Mount Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018), January 1995.
ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas-Fired Low Pressure
Steam and Hot Water Boilers (or latest revision), CSA America, Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road,
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575.
ANSI Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters
Volume I, Storage Water Heaters with Input Ratings 75,000 Btu/h or less (or latest revision), CSA America,
Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters
Volume III, Storage Water Heaters With Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu/h, Circulating and Instantaneous (or
latest revision), CSA America, Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 National Standard of Canada for Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes (or
latest revision), Canadian Gas Association (Canadian Standards Association), 55 Scarsdale Road, Don Mills,
Ontario M3B 2R3 (now 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M8W 1R3) Canada.
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2006 (or latest revision) National Fuel Gas Code, AGA 400 N. Capital St., NW,
Attachment #2
58
Washington D.C. 20001 and National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
CAN/CSA-B149.1 National Standard of Canada Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (latest revision),
CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3 Canada.
Variability of Natural Gas Composition in Select Major Metropolitan Areas of the United States, report GRI-
92/0123 [Wobbe numbers], Gas Research Institute (now the Gas Institute of Technolgy), 8600 Bryn Mawr
Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 (now 1700 South Mount Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018), March 1992.
Standard Atmospheric Data for Altitudes to 60,000 Feet, Table 1, Chapter 6, 2001 or 2005 Fundamentals
Handbook, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329
Attachment #2
AHRI Consultant Report to ASHRAE Research Advisory Committee
June 2010
ASHRAE Co-funding for ASHRAE Research Projects from: Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI) Since 1999 AHRI and AHRTI have contributed ASHRAE $421,512 in co-funding for ASHRAE research project. (This includes balance of $161,306 payable upon receipt of deliverables of 9 ongoing projects). Additional maximum contributions of $132,500 have been approved for three TRPs; and $25,000 from AHRI for project 1581 pending work statement approval. In additions to cash contributions AHRI staff and member company staff activity participate in ASHRAE TC activities including service on TC Research Subcommittees, Project monitoring subcommittees providing technical expertise in developing work statements and monitoring ASHRAE research projects. Current ARTI Co-funded ASHRAE Projects
1345-RP, Waterside Fouling Performance of Brazed-Plate Type Condensers in Cooling Tower Applications
1402-RP, Comparison of Vertical Display Cases: Energy and Productivity Impacts of Glass Doors vs. Open Vertical Display Cases *
1449-RP, Energy Efficiency and Cost Assessment of Humidity Control Options for Residential Buildings
1456-RP, Assess and Implement Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Models in Whole-Building Energy Simulations *
1466-RP, Development of a Calibrated Reference Device for Use with Test Standards ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-2007
1467-RP, Balancing the Latent Heat Load between Display Cases and Store Comfort Cooling 1484-RP, Energy and Performance of Secondary Coolant Low-Temperature Refrigeration* 1507-RP, Binary Refrigerant Flame Boundary Concentrations 1509-RP, Study the Degradation of Typical HVAC Materials, Filter and Components Irradiated by
UVC Energy
* Projects completed awaiting deliverables for payment of project co-funding balances. TRPs
1583-WS, Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $30,000. o Contractor selection scheduled for Albuquerque meeting
1580-WS, Study of input Parameters for Risk Assessment of 2L Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Applications o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $87,500.
Attachment #3
1584-WS, Assessment of Alternative approaches to Predicting the Burning Velocity of a Refrigerant o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project costs up to a maximum of $15,000.
Other ASHRAE Projects Under Consideration for AHRI or ARTI Co-funding ARTI co-funding interest in eleven other projects in development:
1535-WS, A Hest Transfer and Friction Factor Correlation for Low Air-side Reynolds Number Applications of Compact Heat Exchangers
o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.4 in March 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $50K.
1549-RTAR, A Study of Flow Capacity and Leakage Characteristics in 4-way Reversing Valves o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.8 in March 2008. o ARTI is interested in co-funding provided that the scope is expanded to include
characteristics of heat losses. Amount of co-funding is TBD. 1581-WS, Develop Alternative Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations
which cannot Adhere to ASHRAE Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Location o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.11 in September 2009. o AHRI Unitary Small Equipment Section approved $25,000 co-funding
Attachment #3
Primary
Committee
Objective Planned
Completion
Date
Fiscal
Impact
Responsibility
RAC Develop procedures for
incorporating the new
research strategic plan into
the RTAR and WS
evaluation process
Jun-11 None RPS, others TBD
RAC Develop a process/plan for
allocating funds/awards for
high-risk research
Jun-11 None RPS, others TBD
RAC Work with the RAP chair to
recommend a process/plan
for revising the research
strategic plan (during the
next 5 year cycle required by
BOD) or develop another
method for keeping the plan
up to date
Jun-11 None RAC ExCom, others TBD
RAC Keep RAC MOP, Research
Manual, and Reference
Manual up to date
Jun-11 None RPS, others TBD
RAC Develop procedure for
reporting applications of
ASHRAE research
(updated handbook tables,
revised standards
requirements, etc.)
Jun-11 None RAS, others TBD
Attachment #4
ASHRAE
Technology for a Better Environment
1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 USA Tel 404.636.840, Ext. 1211 Fax 678.539.2211
http://www.ashrae.org
Michael Vaughn, PE
Manager of Research & Technical Services email: [email protected]
TO: Research Administration Committee
FROM: Michael R. Vaughn
DATE: June 16, 2010
SUBJECT: 2009-2010 Semi-Annual Report of the Manager, Research & Technical Services
This report covers the Research Activities of the Society from July 1, 2009 to date.
1. ACTIVE PROJECTS UNDER CONTRACT
The 2009-2010 Society year began with seventy-three projects under contract. Since July 1,
nineteen new projects have been approved and contracted. All but four of these projects
resulted from Work Statements originated by the TC/TGs. Last year at this time for
reference, we had added fifteen projects.
The new projects for the year include: 1339-RP, 1385-RP, 1404-RP, 1409-RP, 1415-RP,
1420-RP, 1448-RP, 1467-RP, 1468-RP, 1469-RP, 1476-URP, 1478-RP, 1507-RP, 1512-
RP, 1522-RP, 1544-RP, 1589-URP, 1590-URP and 1597-URP.
Twelve projects were completed and the final payment made. These are: 1197-RP, 1270-
RP, 1271-RP, 1299-RP, 1321-RP, 1343-RP, 1363-RP, 1373-RP, 1394-RP, 1438-RP, 1453-
RP, and 1481-RP. Last year at this time, we had completed twenty-one projects. There are
currently eighty active projects under contract. Fifteen of these projects 1216-RP, 1272-RP,
1274-RP, 1287-RP, 1328-RP, 1332-RP, 1333-RP, 1361-RP, 1376-RP, 1388-RP, 1402-RP,
1456-RP, 1480-RP, 1482-RP, and 1484-RP are currently being evaluated to determine if
they can be closed.
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Projects that deserve close attention at this time are as follows:
1180-RP, Design Guide for Duct Systems, sponsored by TC 5.2. Contractor/P.I.
requested in summer/fall 2006 an additional $50k to complete the $80k project. TC
estimated guide was approximately 65% complete. Work on project was stopped by
P.I., who left contractor’s employment, and project files were turned over to
MORTS in November 2006. TC hopes to complete project using volunteers.
ASHRAE now has clear and complete publishing rights to all existing materials.
TC reported in Orlando that they plan to finish the design guide this summer.
1262-RP, Relate Air Quality and Other Factors to Comfort and Health Related
Symptoms Reported by Passengers and Crew on Commercial Transport Aircraft
(PartII), sponsored by TC 9.3. Flight tests with surveys on the third and final
participating airline are expected to start this summer. The project is on schedule
right now to complete by December 2010.
1306-RP, Incident-response Monitoring Technologies for Aircraft Cabin Air
Quality, sponsored by TC 9.3. P.I. requested in March 2010 a funded extension to
the project in the amount of roughly $11,000 due to an eight month delay by the TC
in responding to his Phase 1 draft report. After conferring with the PMS, I informed
the P.I. that we would not consider a funded extension to this project due to the time
that was lost (1 year) while P.I. was sick. The P.I. and his employer (TNO) accepted
our position and appear to be proceeding with the project without additional funds..
1332-RP, Revisions to the ASHRAE Thermal Comfort Tool to Maintain
Consistency with Standard 55-2004, sponsored by TC 2.1. The contractor is
working on two funded extensions for $2.5k each, which were proposed by
contractor to bring tool up to latest version of standard since contract was awarded
and to improve end-user interfaces. We also need to clear-up source code issues
with this tool. ASHRAE Publications is eager to get this updated tool in the
bookstore. All remaining work on this project should be completed prior to the
Albuquerque meeting.
1361-RP, Biological Control in Cooling Towers using Non-Chemical Water
Treatment Devices, sponsored by TC 3.6. The TC is currently considering the draft
final report for this project and there is a good chance that they won’t be able to
reach consensus and approve the report with the required 2/3 affirmative vote
majority due to the make-up of the voting membership, which includes NCD
manufacturers that don’t agree with the results.
1404-RP, Development of Analysis and Monitoring Protocols for Accurate
Prediction of Building Annual Energy use Based on Minimum Short-term Data
Monitoring Periods, sponsored by TC 4.7. The contractor, Milwaukee School of
Engineering, is having problems finalizing a subcontract agreement with Arizona
State University and the MORTS has stepped in to help with the negotiations.
1408-RP, The Effects of Lining Length on Insertion Loss of Acoustical Duct Liner
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in Sheetmetal Ductwork, sponsored by TC 2.6. The PMS has requested that a hold
be placed on additional progress payments to the contractor until the work
completed catches-up to the funds already paid to date.
Appendix R-1 is a summary of all current contracted research projects and Appendix R-2
lists all projects completed thus far this year.
2. PROJECT EXTENSIONS
No-cost extensions have been granted to twenty-five projects: 1196-RP, 1235-RP, 1245-RP,
1262-RP, 1267-RP, 1287-RP, 1306-RP, 1312-RP, 1320-RP, 1321-RP, 1322-RP, 1325-RP,
1327-RP, 1352-RP, 1353-RP, 1387-RP, 1390-RP, 1395-RP, 1456-RP, 1457-RP, 1460-RP,
1466-RP, 1472-RP, 1480-RP, and 1488-RP. Last year by this time for comparison, we had
granted extensions to twenty-two projects.
3. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
One tentative research project (1515-TRP) is still “pending” and carries-over from the
meeting in Orlando without a funding decision from Technology Council. During this year,
a total of six Work Statements were approved and circulated for solicitation of proposals.
These were: 1493-TRP, 1502-TRP, 1517-TRP, 1547-TRP, 1583-TRP, and 1596-TRP. One
of these projects (1502-TRP), which was circulated, however, received no bids. Last year at
this time for comparison, we had circulated twenty-seven projects for bid. Due to funding
constraints for FY 10-11, RAC currently has the following nineteen approved work
statements “on-hold” waiting to bid: 1399-TRP, 1410-TRP, 1413-TRP, 1447-TRP, 1458-
TRP, 1462-TRP, 1495-TRP, 1499-TRP, 1529-TRP, 1550-TRP, 1556-TRP, 1557-TRP,
1564-TRP, 1565-TRP, 1580-TRP, 1584-TRP, 1603-TRP, 1606-TRP, and 1613-TRP. A
large number of these projects will probably be able to be circulated for bids in spring 2011,
but RAC will need to first prioritize the list. Appendix R-3 lists all projects currently
approved for bidding. Recommendations from the TC/TGs on contractors for the six TRPs
above with bids are expected at the annual meeting in Albuquerque.
4. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS
Five new Unsolicited Research Proposals (URP) (1611-URP, 1612-URP, 1617-URP, 1620-
URP, and 1622-URP) have been received since the start of the Society year and forwarded
to a RAC member for initial review before possibly going to an appropriate TC/TG/SSPC
for further review. Four other URPs carried-over from the end of last year without a
funding decision from a TC/TG/SSPC (1554-URP, 1575-URP, 1578-URP, and 1597-URP)
until the Orlando meeting. All but one (1597-URP) of these four URPs were rejected for
funding. Last year by this time for comparison, we had received four new URPs for review.
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Two of the five new URPs were rejected by the RAC reviewer (1612-URP, and 1622-URP)
after the Orlando meeting. This brings the total number of unsolicited proposals still
pending to three. All three URPs will be discussed for funding by the reviewing
TC/TG/SSPCs and will be considered by RAC and Tech. Council in Albuquerque if
recommended for funding by a TC/TG/SSPC. All unsolicited proposals still pending are
listed in Appendix R-4.
5. WORK STATEMENTS
Thirty-two new and revised Work Statements were approved by the TC/TGs, SSPCs or
EHC and submitted to the Research Activities Subcommittee for review this year. Last year
at this time for comparison, we had received forty-one work statements for review. This
year, four work statements were approved as-is, twelve were approved conditionally and
held pending satisfaction of the pre-bid conditions, eight were returned to the TCs, and eight
have been submitted for review by RAC at the annual meeting in Albuquerque. No work
statements were dropped from the Society Implementation Plan so far this year due to lack
of activity and topic time limits, but five are likely to be dropped on July 1, 2010. All
previously returned Work Statements and those to review in Albuquerque are listed in
Appendix R-5.
6. DROPPED PROJECTS
This year so far, a total of forty-four potential or active projects were dropped or rejected by
the TC/TGs, RAS and the Research Administration Committee and Technology Council, or
by staff due to time limits. Last year at this time for comparison, thirty-seven topics were
dropped. The dropped topics for this year are listed in Appendix R-6.
7. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Eight technical papers based on ASHRAE research projects were presented at the winter
meeting in Orlando. The projects involved were 1017-RP, 1235-RP, 1254-RP,1299-RP,
1312-RP (2), 1326-RP, and 1477-RP. Seven papers on the following projects are scheduled
for presentation at the annual meeting in Albuquerque or a total of 15 papers for the year:
1128-RP, 1322-RP (2), 1395-RP (2), 1453-RP and 1488-RP. Last year at this time for
comparison, we had a total of 33 technical papers for the year.
8. GRANTS-IN-AID
A letter announcing the availability of ASHRAE Grants-In-Aid for Graduate students was
sent to over three hundred colleges in September 2009. Application forms were included
with the announcements. The information and application forms were also placed on the
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ASHRAE Home Page. A total of 51 candidates applied for a grant and twenty-one were
selected to receive a grant. For comparison, we had 31 applicants for the grant last year
and twenty grants were awarded. The grant candidates are summarized in Appendix R-7.
The two top ranked applicants, Jitendra Gupta and Brandon Woodland of Purdue
University, were designated Life Members’ Club grant recipients based upon a monetary
donation from the club.
9. HOMER ADDAMS AWARD
A letter was sent to the Principal Investigators of all research projects active within the
past two years to determine if they had graduate students that they wished to nominate for
the 2009-2010 Homer Addams Award. Four nominations were received and the 2009-
2010 Homer Addams Award recipient is Nathan Kotey of the University of Waterloo for
his work on ASHRAE research project 1311-RP, Improving Load Calculations for
Fenestration with Shading Devices and for the contributions he made to the development
of six technical papers documenting the results of this project. This is also the first time
the award has been presented using the following new criterion as the basis for the award:
“The basis for the award will be an evaluation of ASHRAE Transactions and HVAC&R
Research papers that have been published within the prior ASHRAE Society year (July 1
to June 30) and that were deliverables from ASHRAE sponsored research projects.”
The previous and current grant recipients are summarized in Appendix R-8. 11. NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Announcements and application information for the New Investigator Award Program were
circulated to colleges and universities with the grant-in-aid information. Four new
researchers were nominated for the 2010-2011 Society year award. The 2010-2011 New
Investigator award will go to Dr. Atila Novoselac of the University of Texas - Austin.
Additional information on the previous and the current recipient of the award is provided
in Appendix R-8. 12. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Society Research Implementation Plan currently consists of 68 research topics in
various stages of development prior to contract award (28 RTARs, 14 WSs, and 26 TRPs).
Last year at this time for comparison, we had 60 topics. At their fall, winter, and spring
meetings, RAC reviewed a total of 14 new or revised RTARs submitted by the TC/TGs and
accepted 7 for inclusion in the plan and for further development into work statements. Four
RTARs were returned to the TC/TGs with comments and three were rejected as not
appropriate research for ASHRAE. Two RTARs (1407, and 1429) were automatically
dropped from the plan due to lack of activity by the TCs after fours years on the plan.
Another four RTARs (1425, 1435, 1446, and 1465) are in jeopardy of being dropped for
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good by October 2010. The RTARs that are on the Society Implementation Plan now are
summarized in Appendix R-9. The RTARs that are not on the plan are listed in Appendix
R-10. For the annual meeting, RAC will review six new or revised RTARs for possible
addition to the plan. Last year at this time for comparison, RAC had reviewed a total for 41
RTAR submissions, accepted twenty, and dropped eight from the plan that year due to time
limits. 13. RESEARCH BUDGET
The 2009-2010 Research Budget authorized the expenditure of $2,848,500 (less $129,400
in dues income) for projects, New Investigator Award payments and Grants-In-Aid. The
year began with obligations previously made for the year of $1,575,667. This resulted in
$1,272,833 being available to obligate in new payments during the year.
During this fiscal year, eighteen new projects worth $2,911,851 in total value were started
and are expected to result in $1,219,465 in additional payments during FY 09-10. Funded
extensions for two active research projects were also approved totaling $262,000 that are
expected to result in $43,468 in additional payments during FY 09-10. Total FY 09-10
expenditures for projects, New Investigator Award payments and Grants-In-Aid expected to
total to $2,838,600 or $9,900 (0.3%) below budget at this time.
Current commitments for FY 10-11 total to $2,616,259. If all four TRPs that bid last
spring and received bids (excludes 1596-TRP which is funded by a NIST grant) plus the
carry-over project 1515-TRP are under contract in the first quarter of FY 10-11, ASHRAE
will incur an estimated $310,877 in additional commitments for that year for a total of
$2,927,136. In the unlikely case that all three pending URPs are also under contract in the
first quarter of FY 10-11, ASHRAE will incur an additional $182,040 in commitments for a
total of $3,109,176. The draft FY 10-11 budget for projects, grants and awards is
$2,983,000, but if dues income is backed out this drops to $2,849,000. The final FY 10-11
budget will be finalized in Albuquerque, NM and it includes now a transfer from the
Research Reserve Fund $107,000 higher (27% increase) than last year’s transfer. Our
current commitments for FY 11-12 total $802,128 so we should be able to release a large
number of projects for bid in spring 2011.
At this point, we have 19 TRPs and probably additional WSs that we are reviewing in
Albuquerque (8) and Tech Weekend (?) that are or may be ready for bid in spring 2011. If
just the 19 projects that are approved and ready now bid in spring 2011 and all are awarded
in Montreal, they would add $2,153,964 in additional funding commitments to FY10-11.
As a result, RAC will need to continue to prioritize the list of TRPs to bid on a regular
basis. We also may need to forgo a spring and fall bid solicitation in 2011 if our budgets
don’t change significantly from what is assumed above due to on-going or increased
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weakness in the economy and research contributions.
Appendix R-11 is a printout of the current year’s research expenditures as of June 12, 2010.
Appendix R-12 is a list of reminders for Research Liaisons to pass on to their TCs before or
during the annual meeting so that these items will be covered in the TC meeting.
Appendix R-13 is a collection of the Insights Articles for completed research projects that
have been published this Society year or are in the queue to be published.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-1
A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1126
URP
OPTIMIZATION OF SAMPLING TUBES FOR IN-
DUCT FAN SOUND MEASUREMENTS
5.01
SSPC
68 19,221
S99.09
E00.01
X05.11
C?
T06.01?
IAQ,
C&H
PETER BAADE CO.
PETER K. BAADE
'(10) PMSC - JOHN MURPHY
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1180 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS 5.02 79,816
S02.12
E04.07
X04.09
C?
T06.08 DT
FARNSWORTH GROUP
CHAD DORGAN
'(6) PMSC - PATRICK BROOKS
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1196
DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE TO
CALCULATE THE APPLICATION SEASONAL
EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL SPACE
HEATING BOILER SYSTEMS BASED ON
ASHRAE STANDARD 155P 6.01 30,000
S00.09
E03.03
X09.12
X11.02
C? O&MT
IOWA STATE UN.
RON NELSON
'(9) PMSC -MARTHA HEWETT
StatusRL - J. HOGELING
1212
AIRFLOW MEASUREMENT OF BIOLOGICAL
SAFETY CABINETS 9.10 95,000
S02.09
E03.06
X04.10
C?
IAQ,
C&H
MICRO-CLEAN, INC.
WAGNER & CLARKE
'(3) PMSC - GEORGE SESTAK
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1216
INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON BI/AIRFOIL
CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND SOUND 5.01 95,600
S08.09
E09.06
C? B2, D1
AMCA / CETIAT
A. GUEDEL
M. STEVENS
(6)
PMSC - Jan Cermak, Zhiping
Wang, John Murphy, Rad Ganesh,
Franco Cincotti
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1228
CASE STUDIES OF ASHRAE SOFTWARE
PROJECTS USING "THE SOFTWARE GUIDE" 1.05 8,000
S00.11
E02.07
C?
T? DT
SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
H. AMISTADI
'(1) PMSC - CHARLIE CULP
StatusRL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1235
THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTROL
OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR DIFFUSION IN
WALL SYSTEMS
4.04
4.02
160P 167,000
S05.04
E08.09
X09.02
X09.06
X09.12
C? DT
CONCORDIA UNIV.
DOMINIQUE DEROME
'(2)
PMSC - THERESA WESTON
Lixing Gu, Joe Lstiburek, Andreas
Holm, Anton TenWolde, Doug
Bibee
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1245
DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCT
FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY MEASUREMENTS
1.02
7.07 69,808
S05.06
E07.07
X08.06
X09.07
X10.01
C? DT
KANSAS STATE UNIV.
TERRY BECK
'(9)
PMSC - TODD HARDWICK
Andrew Nolfo, Jim Clark, Gaylon
Richardson, Frank Spevak
NEBB $10k Co-funder
SMACNA $10k Co-funder
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
Need new end date or draft FR. Current contract end date of 09.12 has past. Last progress report was submitted in June
2009. All progress payments have been issued and only the final two payments for contract deliverables are left. It
appears that Dr. Derome has been submitting elements of his final report only to the project monitoring subcommittee and
not ASHRAE headquarters.
Need new end date or draft FR. Current contract end date of 10.01 has past. Last progress report was submitted in June
2009. PI changed from Bruce Babin to Terry Beck on 08.11 when Babin left KSU. RL reported data analysis and report to
be submitted by April 2010. The final report will be submitted by June 2010 and two papers will be presented in January
2011.
TC VOTED TERMINATE 06.01, TC VOTE 12-0-0. Need Reason why TC wants to terminate. ASHRAE could be
responsible to pay remaining payments to contractor without reason.
Terminated 06.08. Files turned-over in Oct. 2006. TC wants to finish manual on own using remaining funds on 1180-RP.
TC rejected in NY funding URP 1526, which replaces 1180 effort. Project files for 1180-RP turned-over to TC following
NY meeting. Publication Committee ready and willing to help get this document completed on expedited basis. Latest
estimate from TC is to have complete draft ready following Albuquerque meeting.
Project end date has been tied to completion of standard 155.
FR APPRVED 05.06. Contractor doesn't have FR files any longer and PIs have left employ. ASHRAE has worked with TC
to get FR scanned from hardcopy with approved exec. summary. May have to forgo TP and final payment to contractor
most likely will not be paid unless they provide TP as promised. Posted scanned FR on website.
FR SUB. 09.08. Need TC approval of draft FR & TP draft from PI to complete
P.I. Non-responsive since 02.07.
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APPENDIX R-1
A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1262
(SP 96)
RELATE AIR QUALITY AND OTHER FACTORS
TO COMFORT AND HEALTH RELATED
SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY PASSENGERS
AND CREW ON COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT
AIRCRAFT (PART II) NEED AIRLINES 9.03 1,237,952
S07.04
E09.04
X09.10
X10.12
C? B2, B3
BATTELLE MEMORIAL
INSTITUTE
ANN LOUISE SUMNER
(5)
PMSC - Mort Lippmann, Charlene
Bayer, Patty French, Janet Macher,
Maria Morandi, Michael Morgan,
Demetrios Moschandreas, David
Space, David Wyon
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1267 (SP
97)
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASHRAE DESIGN
MANUAL FOR DISTRICT HEATING AND
COOLING SYSTEMS 6.02 309,186
S08.04
E09.06
X10.12
X11.06
C?
A3, A6,
C1, D1,
E1, E2
GWA RESEARCH
G. PHETTEPLACE
(1)
PMSC - STEVE TREDINNICK,
David Wade, Vic Penar, Samer
Khoudeir, Moustapha Assayed, Kurt
Liebendorfer
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1272
INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON
FORWARD CURVED CENTRIFUGAL FANS,
AIR AND SOUND 5.01 49,500
S07.04
E07.09
X08.01
X08.06
X09.01
X09.06
C?
C6, D1,
D7
AMCA
MARK STEVENS
(6)
PMSC - JOHN MURPHY,
David Carroll, Franco Cincotti,
Zhiping Wang
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1274
FIELD PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF
PACKAGE EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFY THE
BENEFITS OF PROPER SERVICE AND
DETERMINE THE LONG TERM NEED FOR
MONITORING, FDD AND CONTINUOUS
COMMISSIONING TECHNOLOGY
7.05
7.09 139,451
S04.04
E06.04
X07.05
X08.03
C? O&MT
ADM ASSOCIATES
TAGHI ALEREZA
'(10)
PMSC - TODD ROSSI Steve
Blanc, Mike Brambley, Jim Braun,
Ken Peet, Chris Scruton
BELLSOUTH TELECOM $500
Status
RL - G. JACKINS
1284
DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING AND
SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF INDUSTRIAL
PULSE CLEANED DUST COLLECTORS 5.04 114,617
S06.04
E07.10
X09.02
C? B1, B2
BLUE HEAVEN TECH.
ROBERT BURKHEAD
CHARLES ROSE
(7)
PMSC - Bruce McDonald
John Lyle, Wayne Lawton, George
Adams
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1287
PARTICLE COUNTER SPECIFICATION FOR
USE WITH FILTER PERFORMANCE TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 2.04 101,853
S07.09
E08.11
X09.08
X10.09
C?
B2, B3,
C4
RTI INTERNATIONAL
JAMES HANLEY
(4)
PMSC- PHILLIP WINTERS, Mark
Renn, Paolo Tronville,
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1302
COMPARISON OF GAS PHASE AIR
FILTRATION EQUIPMENT (GPAFE) LAB TESTS
TO FIELD EXPERIENCE 2.03 158,858
S05.04
E07.05
X07.07
C?
IAQ,
C&H
UNIV. OF DENVER
DONALD H. STEDMAN
'(9)
PMSC - GEMMA KERR
William Lull, Paolo Tronville, Phil
Winters, Nick Agopian
Status
RL - I. WALKER
Flight tests with surveys started on 08.03 on one airline. Another set of flight tests and surveys on same airline done 08.07
Flight tests on another airline started in February 09. Funded extension for $257k approved in Oct. 2009 to test and survey
on third airline. Tests on third airline tentatively planned for summer 2010.
Project under contract and work started 08.04 Project scope expanded and cost increased by $110k based on co-funding
from Empower 08.11. End date extended to June, 2011 due to time commitments of co-PI in ASHRAE senior leadership
position.
FR SUB. 09.07. TC approved FR 10.01. Need TP draft from PI to complete. PMS and TC are targeting TP for 2011
winter meeting in Las Vegas. Submission deadline is April 2010. No draft TP submitted yet to MORTS
Draft FR SUB. To PMS in NY. MORTS Needs copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date now if TC has not
approved FR and draft TP from P.I.. RL reported that PMS is getting additional information to finalize report
Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 09.02 has past. Last progress report
was submitted in October 2008. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.
FR SUB. 10.05. TC approved of draft FR 09.12 via e-mail ballot. Need TP draft from PI and completed Disposition
of ASHRAE Resarch Results form from TC to complete.
FR SUB. 07.11. TP SUB. 08.02. PMS responded with comments on FR 08.04. PI resubmitted FR 08.08.. PMS sent
strong letter to PI on 09.03.09 on shortcomings in report and noncompliance with PI's proposal. TC voted to terminate
project 10 – 0 – 1 - CNV at Orlando meeting.
Attachment #5
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Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1306
INCIDENT-RESPONSE MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN AIR
QUALITY 9.03 98,000
S06.04
E07.02
X07.07
X10.01
C? B2, D5
TNO
J.B.G.A. HAVERMANS
(0)
PMSC -Brian Reilly
Richard Johnson, Bill Needelman,
Richard Fox, Robert Rebsamen,
Pete Malone
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1312
TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT DETECTION
AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR AIR
HANDLING UNITS
7.05
1.04
7.03
7.04 113,623
S05.09
E07.09
X08.08
X09.08
X10.03
C? O&MT
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
JIN WEN
'(3)
PMSC - PHIL HAVES
Jim Coogan, Jim Gartner, John
House, Srinivas Katipamula, Dave
Underwood
Iowa Energy Center Donation In-
kind Letter 03.09
Status
RL - G. JACKINS
1316
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE HEAT
TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE PITCH IN A
HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE TUBE BUNDLE 8.05 179,128
S05.09
E08.03
X08.07
X09.07
X10.07
C? DT
KANSAS STATE UNIV.
STEVE ECKELS
'(9)
PMSC - PETUR THORS
Sateesh Kulankara, Ben Dingel,
Louay Chamra
$5k Assoc. Air Bal. Council
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1320
THE IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATOR STORAGE ON THE SHELF
LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 8.09 126,580
S05.09
E07.03
X08.02
X09.09
X10.09
C? FPP
IOWA STATE UN.
MICHAEL PATE
'(6)
PMSC - KYUNG JANG Paul
Sikir, Lawrence Wethje, Tonya
Gamblin
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1322
URP
PRODUCTIVITY AND PERCEPTION BASED
EVALUATION OF INDOOR NOISE CRITERIA
2.06
2.01 69,638
S04.12
E06.03
X06.10
X07.02
X07.06
X08.06
X09.02
X10.01
C?
IAQ,
C&H
UNIV. NEBRASKA-LINC
LILY M. WANG
'(9)
PMSC - MARK SCHAFFER
Warren Blazier, Pat Marks, Tom
Paige, Jerry Lilly, Howard Kingsbury
Status
RL - I. WALKER
TP SUB. 07.12 Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 10.03 has past. Last
progress report was submitted in January 2010. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.
TP SUB. 10.02 to HVAC&R J. Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date in Albquerque. Current contract
end date is 10.07. Last progress report was submitted for period up to October 2009. Remaining two payments are for final
contract deliverables. PI changed from Bruce Babin to Steve Eckels on 08.11 when Babin left Univ.
Need regular progress reports from PI or Draft FR. The last progress report we have on file is from December 2008. RL
indicated in Orlando that PI reported to TC at that meeting and was going to catch-up ASHRAE HQ with regular progress
reports. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.
PI was on maturnity leave November 4, 2007 – January 14, 2008. She was working on 2 TPs and FR prior. Project end
date has been extended six times by TC and PI. RL reported in Orlando final report etc submitted to TC before winter
meeting. PI is Lily Wang and will take a sabbatical to complete work. Two TPs drafts were submitted in January 2010.
What we have for a final report is a graduate student dissertation from 2008. Need copy of Draft FR from PI or new
estimated end date from TC in Albuquerque
PART 1 FR SUB. 08.01. P.I. Reported in April 2008 that he was sick. MORTS was unable to reach. Piet Jacobs
responded on 09.01.23 that he is taking over project and reports were forthcoming. Updated Interim report on Part 1
submitted in Jun. 2009. PI requested funded extension of $11,195 on 3/24/2010. PMS approved on 10.04 proceeding
to Part 2 of project but without funded extension. MORTS notified PI on 4/6/2010 that we do not think a funded
extension is warranted given time lost when PI was sick. PI understood and was going to speak with TNO
management.
Attachment #5
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Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1325
ENVIRONMENTAL WEATHER LOADS FOR
HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF
BUILDINGS
4.04
4.02
Std
160p 128,000
S05.09
E07.03
X08.03
X09.03
X09.06
X10.01
X10.07
C? DT
SYRACUSE UNIV.
JENSEN ZHANG
'(1)
PMSC - ANDRE DESJARLAIS
Anton Tenwolde, Andreas Holm,
Martha Van Geem, Dru Crawley,
Bob Morris
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1327
FLOW PATTERN AND PRESSURE DROP
DETERMINATION FOR TWO-PHASE AMMONIA
FLOW IN VARIOUS PIPES 10.03 215,240
S07.04
E08.10
X08.12
X09.12
X12.06
C? C6, D1
DANISH TECH. INST.
THOMAS LUND
(0)
PMSC - DOUG REINDL,
James Shepherd, Bruce Nelson,
Jeff Welch, Gene Troy, Gray Price
IIAR $10k Co-funder
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
1328
ALGORITHM FOR SMOKE MODELING IN
LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED BUILDINGS
5.06
9.12 80,000
S06.04
E07.10
X08.03
X08.09
X08.12
X10.06
C?
B2, C1,
C3, C6
NRCC
AHMED KASHEF
(2)
PMSC - JOHN KLOTE
William Webb, Ray Sinclair
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1332
URP
REVISIONS TO THE ASHRAE THERMAL
COMFORT TOOL TO MAINTAIN
CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004 2.01 7,500
S05.04
E05.10
X06.10
X09.12
C?
IAQ,
C&H
CHARLIE HUIZENGA
CHARLIE HUIZENGA
'(10)
PMSC - DAN INT HOUT Eric
Adams, Peter Simmonds, Nick
Rajkovich
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1333
URP HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENTS 5.02 50,000
S05.06
E07.06
X07.12
X08.12
C? DT
TEXAS A&M U.
CHARLIE CULP
'(8)
PMSC - HERMAN BEHLS
Richard Evans, Steve Idem, Tom
Ponder
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1335
EFFECTS OF TYPICAL INLET CONDITIONS ON
AIR OUTLET PERFORMANCE 5.03 125,762
S09.04
E11.03
C?
A5, A6,
A7, B1,
B2, C1,
C3, C6,
C7, D1,
E1, E2
U. NEVADA - LAS VEGAS
BRIAN LANDSBERGER
'(10)
PMSC - DAVID JOHN, Leon
Kloostra, Ken Loudermilk, Jack
Stegall, Gaylon Richardson
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
TP SUB (TRNS-00170-2008). Draft FR SUB. 09.09. PMS chair reported in January that PI is addressing FR comments.
Need TC approval of draft FR in Albuquerque to closeout or new estimated end date.
CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through March 2010.
Project end date has been extended five times by TC and PI. One reason for extension was because a new method for
predicting (simulated) damage had been developed. RL reported draft final report presented to PMS in Orlando. HQ does
not have copy of this report, which should trigger 2nd to last payment. Need copy of Draft FR and TP from PI or regular
progress reports. No progress reports from PI since Oct. 2009.
P.I. changed with PMS ok in 2007. Need regular progress reports from PI event though all progress payment have
been made. Last progress report was submitted in June 2010 after missing April report. Remaining two payments are for
final contract deliverables.
FR SUB. 09.04. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI
FR SUB. 06.12. AR 07.06, TP Requirement waived by TC. Two funded extensions for $2.5k each approved in Jun. 2009
to bring tool update with latest standard and to clear-up source code issue. Need updated tool and FR from PI in
Albuquerque for TC approval and project closeout
Attachment #5
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A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1339
SELECTION OF DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT
ALTITUDE 8.12 118,910
S10.05
E11.04
X?
C? C6, D1
MISSISSIPPI STATE U.
NELSON FUMO
'(7)
PMSC - WAYNE CAUDLE,
Stephen Brickley, William Griffiths
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1344
CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION STRATEGY
UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION AND VALIDATION
OF MINIMUM PRESSURE DIFFERENTIALS
FOR BASIC CONFIGURATION AND
APPLICATIONS
9.11
8.04 119,000
S09.04
E11.03
C?
A6, B2,
C3, C6
ENGSYSCO, INC.
WEI SUN
'(5)
PMSC - JIM COOGAN, Roger
Lautz, R. Vijayakumar, Victor
Neuman, Kishor Khankari
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1345
WATERSIDE FOULING PERFORMANCE OF
BRAZED-PLATE TYPE CONDENSERS IN
COOLING TOWER APPLICATIONS 8.05 130,202
S08.04
E10.10
C? D1
OKLAHOMA STATE U.
L. CREMASCHI
(8)
PMSC - JIM BOGART, Art
Fovargue, Ken Schultz, Axel
Kriegsman, Xudong Wang -
ARTI Co-funding $47k - Xudong
Wang ARTI PMS rep.
StatusRL - R. BAILEY
1352
EVAPORATION IN FLOODED CORRUGATED
PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA
AND AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL 1.03 97,585
S06.09
E08.09
X10.08
C?
A4, A8,
D1, D2,
D3
GHULAM ISHAQ KHAN
INSTITUTE
SULTAN KHAN
(0)
PMSC - ZAHID AYUB,
Bruce Nelson, Gary Price,
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1353
STABILITY AND ACCURACY OF VAV BOX
CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS 1.04 99,153
S07.09
E09.02
X09.08
X10.02
X10.06
C?
A1, C6,
D1
DREXEL UNIV.
JEN WIN
(3)
PMSC - JEFFREY STEIN, Len
Damiano, John Kettler, Jim
Coogan, Raj Daswani
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1356
METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE ACTUAL
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PIPE AND
DUCT INSULATION AT BELOW-AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES 1.08 154,003
S08.08
E10.07
X?
C?
A1, A6,
C1, C6
OKLAHOMA STATE U.
LORENZO CREMASCHI
'(8)
PMSC - Andre Desjarlais , Chris
Crall, Scott Miller , Todd Jekel
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1360
HOW DO FILTERS CHANGE THROUGH THEIR
LIFE: PRESURE DROP, EFFICIENCY, WEIGHT
GAIN AND DUST COMPOSITION? 2.04 185,220
S09.04
E11.03
C?
B2, B3,
A6, A7,
C4, C2
RTI INTERNATIONAL
KATHLEEN OWEN
(4)
RTAR ACCEPTED 05.10
WS REC. 06.08 RET. 06.10
WS REC 08.08, APPRVD 08.10
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1361
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING TOWERS
USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT
DEVICES 3.06 179,715
S08.04
E09.10
X10.04
C?
A4, B2,
C4, D3,
E2
U. OF PITTSBURGH
J. MACHER
(3)
PMSC - MICHAEL PATTON, Sarah
Ferrari, John New, Richard Miller -
Subject to change
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1365
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING
ENVELOPE DETAILS FOR MID- AND HIGH-
RISE BUILDINGS 4.04 105,000
S09.01
E10.12
X?
C?
C3, A6,
A1, B2
MORRISON
HERSHFIELD LTD.
MARK LAWTON
(11)
PMSC- Peter Adams, Alex
McGowan, Anton TenWolde, Sivio
Plescia, Rick Peters
StatusRL - J. HOUSE
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009.
FR SUB. 10.04. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque. If possible, TC has been asked to
expedite review and approval of FR prior to Albuquerque. ASHRAE will provided electronic meeting facilities if needed.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports
CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. TC helping to coordinate rotor and cassette donation to project through
industry contacts.
CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009. PI getting
behind again.
CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports
TP SUB. 08.06 (HVAC&R J Vol. 15 No. 2 ) Need draft FR or new estimated end date in Albuquerque. PI progress
reports up-to-date through April 2010. Expected draft FR in May 2010.
PI behind on quarterly progress reports since January 2010. Need draft FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC
and PI. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - TC asked PI to clarify proposal in writing prior to award. PI up-to-date
on progress reports through April 2010. Need draft FR or new estimated end date in Albuquerque.
Attachment #5
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Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1376
METHOD OF TEST TO EVALUATE FIELD
PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
VENTILATION SYSTEMS 5.10 94,048
S07.11
E08.10
X09.04
X09.12
C?
A7, A1,
A5, B2,
C2, C6,
D1
UNIV. OF MINNESTOTA
THOMAS K. KUEHN
(6)
PMSC - STEPHEN BROWN,
Derek Schrock, Richard
Swierczyna, Gaylon Richardson,
Rodney Lewis
StatusRL - D. CASTELLAN
1383
DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE SYSTEM
MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION AND
ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND SYSTEMS 6.05 147,687
S09.04
E11.03
C?
A1, C1,
C6
WRIGHTSOFT CORP.
CHIP BARNABY
(1)
PMSC - PETER SIMMONDS, Dru
Crawley, Jan Kosny, Jaap
Hogeling, Mike O'Rourke
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1385
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN TOOLS FOR
SURFACE WATER HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
(SWHP) 6.08 193,192
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C?
A1, A2,
C1
OKLAHOMA STATE U.
JEFFERY D. SPITLER
(8)
PMSC - PILJAE IM, Gary
Phetteplace, Andrew Chiasson
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1387
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN FOR
EMERGENCY COOLING 6.09 117,174
S08.04
E10.04
X10.07
C? A1, C6
KANSAS STATE UNIV.
D. FENTON
(9)
PMSC - BRIAN SILVETTI, Ken
Fulk, Frank Pucciano, Valli Sorrell,
Guy Frankenfield
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1388
REEVALUATION OF HIGH - ALTITUDE
EFFECTS ON OPERATION OF GAS-FIRED
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS 6.01 148,454
S07.09
E08.09
X09.08?
C? A1, A6
GAS CONSULTANTS,
CJ SUCHOVSKY
(5)
PMSC - DAVID BIXBY, Hall Virgil,
Ray Albrecht, Thomas Butcher
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1390
SHORT-TERM CURTAILMENT OF HVAC
LOADS IN BUILDINGS 7.04 130,617
S08.09
E10.04
X11.04
C?
A6, C6,
C7, D1
UNIV. OF CENTRAL FL.
LIXING GU
(12)
PMSC - John House, Steve Blanc,
Peng Xu, Gene Strehlow
Status
RL - G. JACKINS
1395
HEAT GAINS FROM ELECTRICAL AND
CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2 9.02 192,101
S06.04
E08.04
X09.02
X10.02
X10.09
C?
A1, A6,
A7, C3
KANSAS STATE UNIV.
WARREN N. WHITE
(9)
PMSC - John Riley
Dennis Wessel, Dales Cagwin
Status
RL- C. LAWSON
1397
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF
HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOM (OR) AIR
DISTRIBUTION 9.06 140,685
S08.09
E10.08
C? B2, E1
U. OF COLORADO
John Z. ZHAI
(9)
PMSC - BOB COX, Carl Lawson,
Rick Hermans, Kimball Ferguson
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1402 COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY CASES 10.07 104,746
S07.09
E09.08
X?
C?
A1, A4,
C6, A6,
A7, D1,
D4,
U. OF MISSOURI
BRIAN FRICKE
(9)
PMSC - VAN BAXTER, Mary
Saroka, Carl Roberts, Rob Uhl,
Derrick Ahler
ARTI Co-funding $10k - Dominic
Kolandayan
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through February 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
FR SUB. 09.10. TC 10.7 approved draft FR via e-mail letter ballot on 10.02. Need TP draft on final results from PI and
completed Disposition of ASHRAE Resarch Results form from TC to complete.
Two TPs to be presented in Albuquerque on project. Last progress report received through December 2009. Need
draft FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC and PI
FR SUB. 10.02. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - MORTS Needs to work out license issue for Energy Plus routines.
PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009. Need draft
FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC and PI.
Work started 08.05. Project was delayed while PMS lined up equipment donations. One piece of donated equipment sent
for testing was wrong. RAC approved $4k extension in March 2009 to retest correct equipment. FR SUB. 10.03. Need
TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque.
Attachment #5
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A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1404
DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYSIS AND
MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR ACCURATE
PREDICTION OF BUILDING ANNUAL ENERGY
USE BASED ON MINIMUM SHORT-TERM DATA
MONITORING PERIODS 4.07 199,512
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C? A7, C3
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL
OF ENGINEERING
BASS ABUSHAKRA
(6)
PMSC - ROBERT
SONDEREGGER, Jeff Haberl,
Vern Smith
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1408
THE EFFECTS OF LINING LENGTH ON
INSERTION LOSS OF ACOUSTICAL DUCT
LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK 2.06 173,177
S08.09
E10.08
X11.08
C? B2
UNLV
DOUG D. REYNOLDS
(10)
PMSC -Jerry Lilly, Mark E Schaffer,
John B Gierzak, Kim Osborn,
Francis (J. R.) Babineau, Robert
Lilkendey
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1409
STABILITY OF CANDIDATE LUBRICANT FOR
C02 REFRIGERATION 3.02 46,200
S09.09
E10.08
X?
C? D2, D3
SPAUSCHUS ASSOC.
NGOC DUNG ROHATGI
(4)
PMSC - LIZ DIXON, Chris Seeton,
Scott Gustafson, Sonny
Sundaresan, Dale Carr
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1415
THERMAL AND LIGHTING PERFORMANCE
METRICS OF TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING
DEVICES 4.05 105,000
S10.05
E11.10
X?
C?
A7, C1,
C3, E1,
E2
NRCC
Aziz Laouadi
(2)
PMSC - KAMEL HADDAD, William
DuPont, Ross McCluney
Status RL - J. HOUSE
1416
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNAL SURFACE
CONVECTION CORRELATIONS FOR ENERGY
AND LOAD CALCULCATION METHODS 4.07 168,236
S08.04
E11.03
C?
A6, A1,
A2, C3,
C6
U. OF TEXAS - AUSTIN
ATILA NOVOSELAC
(8)
PMSC - DAN FISHER, Steve
Bruning, Jan Kosny.
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1418
OPTIMIZING THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN GRID
RESOLUTION AND SIMULATION ACCURACY:
COARSE GRID CFD MODELING 4.10 85,605
S08.09
E10.08
C? C1, C3
U. OF COLORADO
John Z. ZHAI
(9)
PMSC -Chao-Hsin Lin, Jim
VanGilder, Stuart Dols, Xudong
Yang
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1420
INLET AND DISCHARGE INSTALLATION
EFFECTS ON AIRFOIL (AF) CENTRIFUGAL
PLENUM PLUG FANS FOR AIR AND SOUND
PERFORMANCE 5.01 135,600
S10.04
E11.03
X?
C? B2?
AMCA
Alain Guedel
(6)
PMSC - FRANCO CINCOTTI, Curt
Eichelberger, Radha Ganesh,
Michael Bredel, Thomas Bader
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1431
ANALYSIS OF TRANSIENT
CHARACTERISTICS, EFFECTIVENESS, AND
OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIRLOCKS 9.11 114,000
S07.12
E09.11
X?
C?
A6, B2,
B3
ENGSYSCO, INC.
WEI SUN
( 5 )
PMSC - KISHOR KHANKARI,
Philip Winters, John Varley,
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1444
URP
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF TWO-
PHASE PRESSURE DROPS AND FLOW
PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-410a
AND AMMONIA
1.03
8.04
8.05 179,000
S07.09
E10.08
X?
C?
A6, C6,
C7, D1,
D2, D3
EPFL
JOHN R. THOME
(0)
PMSC - BRUCE NELSON, Jon
Hartfield, Mustafa Yanik, Samuel
Yanamotta, Eric Ratts
Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM &
R. HERMANS
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED
Project underway. Need Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 09.11 is past. Need
progress reports. Last report Oct. 2009.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. P.I. is experiencing problems finalizing subcontract with Arizona State
University. MORTS helping with subcontract negotiations now. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through
April 2010.
FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT
COST FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has
asked staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly
progress reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work
completed.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Draft TP on project submitted to HVAC&R J in January 2010. PI Up-to-
date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
Attachment #5
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Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1448
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
REFRIGERATING MACHINERY ROOMS 4.03 93,368
S09.09
E11.01
X?
C? B2, D3
CPP, INC.
RONALD L. PETERSEN
(9)
PMSC - STEVE TAYLOR, Steve
Duda, Sturat Dols, Bryce Griffith?
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1449
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COST
ASSESSMENT OF HUMIDITY CONTROL
OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 6.03 160,000
S08.09
E10.08
X?
C?
A1, A2,
B2, C6,
D1
BLDG SCIENCE CORP.
ARMIN RUDD
(1)
PMSC - Mike Lubliner, John
Andrews, Steve Slayzak, Mark
Olsen, Xudong Wang
ARTI Co-funding $50k - Xudong
Wang PMS rep.
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1455
ADVANCED CONTROL SEQUENCES FOR
HVAC SYSTEMS - PHASE I AIR DISTRIBUTION
AND TERMINAL SYSTEMS 1.04 160,000
S09.04
E11.03
C? A1
TAYLOR ENGR.
MARK HYDEMAN
(10)
PMSC - MIKE POUCHAK, Barry
Bridges, Damian Ljungquist, David
Underwood, Curtis Klaassen
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1456
ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT NATURAL AND
HYBRID VENTILATION MODELS IN WHOLE-
BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS 4.07 89,463
S08.04
E09.04
X09.09
X10.06
C?
A1, A2,
A3, B1,
C1
U. COLORADO-Boulder
J. ZHAI
(9)
PMSC - JOE HUANG, Philip
Haves, Jan Hansen, David Banks,
Norman Bourassa, Steve
Szymurski.
ARTI Co-funding $17.570k -
Xudong Wang PMS rep.
CIBSE co-funding $10k - Pending
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1457
BY-PRODUCT PRODUCTION FROM
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION ASSOCIATED
WITH INDOOR AIR CLEANING DEVICES 2.03 134,899
S07.09
E09.08
X10.09
C? B2
U. WISCONSIN
DEAN TOMPKINS
(6)
PMSC - ERIK KUIPER, Robert
Hendry, Brain Krafthefer, Marilyn
Listvan, Douglas Vanosdell,
Carolyn Kerr
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1460
DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WET-BULB
ASPIRATOR APPARATUS
SSPC
41
1.01 88,476
S09.04
E10.03
X11.02
C? C1
U. WISCONSIN
GREG NELLIS
(6)
PMSC - PATRICK COLLINS,
Richard Hall, Charlie Wright, Ron
Nelson, Jon Douglas
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1466
DEVELOPMENT OF A CALIBRATION
REFERENCE FOR USE WITH TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999 2.04 173,733
S08.04
E09.10
X10.04
C?
B2, B3,
C4
U. MINNESOTA
T. KUEHN
(6)
PMSC - JAMES KUBOKAWA,
Bruce McDonald, Philip Winters,
Zied Driss, Paolo Tronville, Eric
Chen
ARTI co-funding $10k - Eric Chen
PMS rep.
Status
RL - I. WALKER
PI behind on quarterly progress reports since Dec. 2009. Reason: PI's wife passed away in 2008. Need regular progress
reports and new end date or draft FR from TC and PI.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI behind on quarterly progress reports since Oct. 2009. Need regular
progress reports or draft FR from TC and PI.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - MOU finalized with ARTI for co-funding. Need to purchase device from
U. Minnesota using ARTI funds. Device will cost ASHRAE $10k to procure for ARTI. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress
reports through April 2010. Need new end date or draft FR from TC and PI.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010. PI
anticipates draft final report by May 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - Finalize ARTI and CIBSE co-funding. FR SUB. 09.10. TP draft
submitted to HVAC&R J in 2009. Need copy. Need TC approval of draft FR & copy of TP draft on final results from PI
to complete
Attachment #5
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A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1467
BALANCING LATENT HEAT LOAD BETWEEN
DISPLAY CASES AND STORE COMFORT
COOLING 10.07 167,425
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C?
A1, A4,
A6, C6,
D1, D4
U. OF COLORADO
MICHAEL
BRANDEMUEHL
(9)
PMSC - DARYL ERBS, Robert Uhl,
Mary Saroka, David Hinde, Xudong
Wang ARTI Co-funding $84k -
Xudong Wang PMS rep.
StatusRL - R. AGUILO
1468
DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE BUILDING
INFORMATION MODEL (BIM) FOR THERMAL
MODEL COMPLIANCE TESTING 1.05 175,311
S09.09
E11.01
X?
C?
C1, C3,
C6
TEXAS A&M U.
MARK J. CLAYTON
(8)
PMSC - DAVE BRANSON, Chip
Barnaby, Tim Dwyer, John
Kennedy, Larry Schaefer
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1469
THERMAL COMFORT IN COMMERCIAL
KITCHENS 5.10 350,000
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C?
A1, B1,
B2, C1,
D1
KEMA, INC.
JOHN L. STOOPS
(10)
PMSC - GREG DUCHANE, Derek
Schrock, Rich Swierczyna, Frank
Kohout, Mark Finck
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1472
URP
EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF MODELING
TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS REFRIGERATION
CYCLES 10.04 50,000
S07.09
E08.08
X09.09
X10.09
C?
B1, C1,
D6
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN -
MADISON
GREG NELLIS
SANFORD KLEIN
(6)
PMSC - PRADEEP BANSAL, Art
Garbarino, Eric Ratts, Gerald Wyatt
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
1475
UPDATING HEAT AND MOISTURE
PRODUCTION RATES OF MODERN SWINE
AND THEIR HOUSING SYSTEMS 2.02 180,000
S09.01
E12.02
X?
C?
A6, B2,
C1, C6
US MEAT ANIMAL
RESEARCH CENTER
TAMI BROWN-BRANDL
(9)
PMSC - Lingying Zhao, Gerald L
Riskowski, Henry Hays, Jim
Coogan
StatusRL - I. WALKER
1476
URP
WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENABLING
ECONOMIC AND SCALABLE R718 CHILLERS –
PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT 8.02 228,294
S09.09
E10.07
X?
C? D2, D3
MICHIGAN STATE U.
NORBERT MULLER
(5)
PMSC - PHILLIP JOHNSON, Rick
Heiden, Mark Adams, Alan Eber
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. CONTRACTOR HAS REQUESTED THAT CONTRACT BE POST
DATED SO THAT THEY CAN ACCOUNT FOR PREVIOUS CHARGES TO PROJECT BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. ASHRAE STAFF PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR KEMA RECRUITMENT
LETTER FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. TP SUB. SPRING '09 (LO-09-092)
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED
Attachment #5
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Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1477
URP
DEVELOPMENT OF TYPICAL YEAR WEATHER
FILES FROM ISH DATABASE OF HISTORICAL
WEATHER DATA FOR 2500 INTERNATIONAL
LOCATIONS 4.02 62,551
S07.09
E08.06
X09.03
X10.07
C?
A6, C1,
C6, E2
WHITE BOX
TECHNOLOGIES
JOE HUANG
(10)
PMSC - DRU CRAWLEY, Don
Colliver, Chip Barnaby, Steve
Cornick, Patrick Carpenter, Didier
Thevenard, Tim McDowell
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1478
MEASURING AIRTIGHTNESS OF MID- AND
HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 4.03 150,000
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C? A1, B2
WISS, JANNEY,
ELSTNER, ASSOC.
WAGDY ANIS
(1)
PMSC - STUART DOLS, Iain
Walker, Craig Wray, Andre
Desjarlais, Maria Spinu
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1480
ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND
ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES 5.10 149,995
S08.09
E09.08
X09.12
C?
A6, C6,
E1
ARCH. ENERGY CORP.
RICHARD SWIERCZYNA
(6)
PMSC -Russ Robinson, Mark
Finck, Derek Schrock, Douglas
Horton
PG&E's Foodservice Tech Ctr. In-
kind Co-funder
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1482
UPDATE TO MEASUREMENTS OF OFFICE
EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA 4.01 92,669
S08.04
E09.03
X09.09
C? A6
KANSAS STATE UNIV.
M. HOSNI
(9)
PMSC - CHRISTOPHER WILKINS,
Robert Doeffinger, Steven Bruning,
Curtis Pedersen
CIBSE co-funding $10k - Pending
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1484
ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE OF
SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 3.01 71,259
S08.04
E09.04
X09.07
X10.01
C?
A6, A8,
C6, D7
PURDUE UNIV.
E. GROLL
(5)
PMSC - KEVIN CONNOR, David
Hinde, Donald Bivens, Xudong
Wang, Dominic Kolandayan
ARTI Co-funding $35.6295K -
Dominic Kolandayan PMS rep.
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1486
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR
CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS - PHASE III: ONLINE-
TIME IMPLEMENTATION 7.05 152,220
S08.04
E10.04
X11.04
C?
D1, D5,
E1
U. OF NEBRASKA -
LINCOLN
HAORONG LI
(9)
PMSC- Srinivas Katipamula, Philip
Haves, John House, Riyaz Papar,
Daryl Showalter
Status
RL - G. JACKINS
1487
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIMPLIFIED RACK
BOUNDARY CONDITIONS FOR NUMERICAL
DATA CENTER MODELS 4.10 84,714
S09.04
E10.09
C?
C1, C3,
A1, A2,
A7, C6,
C7, D1
U. OF COLORADO
JOHN ZHAI
(9)
PMSC - JIM VANGILDER, Tom
Davidson, Jelena Srebric, Xudong
Yang, Atila Novoselac
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1488
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL DUCT
FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS 5.02 54,963
S08.09
E10.02
X10.07
C? A6
TENN. TECH. UNIV.
STEPHEN IDEM
(7)
PMSC - Herman Behls, Patrick
Brooks, Richard Evans, Bass
Abushakra
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
Need regular progress reports from PI during contract extension period, even after remaining progress payment
is issued.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
FR SUB 10.05. NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.
FR SUB. 09.08. NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.
Finalize CIBSE co-funding
FR SUB 10.01 NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.
NEED DRAFT FR OR NEW END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE FROM TC and PI. CONTRACT END DATE IS ALMOST
PAST DUE AGAIN.
DRAFT FR SUB. 10.03. NEED PROGRESS REPORTS. LAST REPORT FROM DEC. 2009.
FR SUB 10.03, TWO TPs SUB. 10.04, PMS APPROVED FR 10.03, NEED TC 5.10 APPROVAL OF FR IN
ALBUQUERQUE
Attachment #5
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A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
1507
BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME BOUNDARY
CONCENTRATIONS 3.01 87,500
S09.09
E10.08
X?
C?
A6, A7,
C1, C7,
D1, D2,
D3
SAFETY CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC.
ANDREW KUSMIERZ
(6)
PMSC - ROBERT RICHARD,
Debra Kennoy, Thomas Leck,
Sonny Sundaresan, Steve
Szymurski - ARTI Co-funding $18k
- Steve Szymurski PMS rep.
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1509
STUDY THE DEGRADATION OF TYPICAL
HVAC MATERIALS AND FILTERS IRRADIATED
BY UVC LIGHT ENERGY 2.09 137,563
S09.04
E10.06
X10.10
C?
A6, B2,
D1
U. OF DAYTON RES.
INST.
ROBERT KAUFFMAN
(5)
PMSC - RICHARD VINCENT,
Forrest Fenci, Rick Larson, Gary
Luepke, David Marciniak, Steve
Szymurski
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1512
CFD RESOURCE DECISIONS IN PARTICLE
TRANSPORT MODELING 4.10 121,228
S10.08
E12.07
X?
C?
B1, B2,
B3, C1,
C3
U. OF TEXAS - AUSTIN
ATILA NOVOSELAC
(8)
PMSC - JAMES BENNETT, Jelena
Srebric, Ezzat Khalifa
StatusRL - J. HOUSE
1522
ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGN PROCEDURES
TO PREDICT ROOM AIRFLOW
REQUIREMENTS IN PARTIALLY MIXED ROOM
AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5.03 104,500
S09.09
E11.08
X?
C?
A6, B2,
C6, D1
BUILDING ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL.
ENGINEERING, LLP.
ZHENG JIANG
QINGYAN CHEN
(5)
PMSC - KEN LOUDERMILK,
Julian Rimmer, Andrey Livchak, Jim
Aswegan,
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1544
ESTABLISHING BENCHMARK LEVELS OF
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL HOT
WATER USE BY END USE 6.06 194,850
S10.04
E11.11
X?
C?
A1, A2,
A3, A6,
A7,
C1,C2,
C4
APPLIED ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY CO.
CARL HILLER
(10)
PMSC - LANCE DeLAURA, Jim
Lutz, George Kusterer, Chris
Scruton
Status RL - J. HOGELING
1589
URP
EFFECTS OF FIN DESIGN ON FROST AND
DEFROST THERMAL PERFORMANCES OF
MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 137,065
S09.09
E11.02
X?
C? D1
OKLAHOMA STATE U.
LORENZO CREMASCHI
(8)
PMSC - MARK JOHNSON, Mustafa
Yanik, Samual Motta, Bill Fox
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1590 URP
IMPLEMENTATION OF TOTAL COST OF
OWNERSHIP (TCO) PRINCIPLES INTO
HIGHER EDUCATION AS AN INTEGRATED
DECISION MAKING TOOL 7.08 125,000
S09.09
E10.10
X?
C? A6
APPA
DOUGLAS
CHRISTENSEN
(3)
PMSC - BRUCE LINDSAY, Matt
Mullen, Chuck Dale-Derks, Charlie
Schneider
Status RL- J. JACKINS
1597 URP
STOCHASTIC CONTROL OPTIMIZATION OF
MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS 1.04 297,866
S10.04
E13.03
X?
C?
A1, A6,
B2
UNIV. OF COLORADO
GREGOR HENZE
(9)
PMSC - KIMBERLY BARKER,
Chariti Young, Steven Taylor, Mike
Wetter
Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED PROGRESS REPORTS. LAST REPORT FROM DEC. 2009.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.
ARTI INTERESTED IN CO-FUNDING PROJECT
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through March 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through March 2010.
CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-2
C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S Annual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
1197
UPDATED ENERGY CALCULATION MODELS
FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC EQUIPMENT
4.07
8.11 78,500
S01.12
E03.09
X04.03
C09.06 DT
U. OF COLORADO
MIKE BRANDEMEUHL
'(9) PMSC - CHIP BARNABY
StatusRL - J. HOUSE
1270
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF
SELECTED REFRIGERANTS IN FLAT
MICROSCALE CONDENSERS 1.03 107,248
S04.12
E06.12
X07.06
X07.12
X08.07
X08.12
C09.07 HR,I&ET
U. OF MARYLAND
MICHAEL OHADI
'(3)
PMSC - MICHELLE FRIEDRICH,
Samuel Yanna Motta, Branko
Kreric, Walid Chakroun
StatusRL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1271
MODELING LOW VELOCITY LARGE SCALE
FLUCTUATING FLOWS IN VENTILATED
SPACES AT TRANSITIONAL REYNOLDS
NUMBERS 4.10 121,156
S07.09
E09.08
C09.11
A6, B2,
B3, A5,
C1, C2,
C3, E1
PURDUE UNIV.
QINGYAN CHEN
(5)
PMSC - RAYMOND HORSTMAN,
Walter Schwartz, Duncan Phillips,
Lin Chao-Hsin, Jelena Srebric
Status RL - J. HOUSE
1299
ENERGY IMPLICATIONS OF IN-DUCT
FILTRATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS 2.04 158,838
S07.04
E09.04
X09.08
C10.03 B2
UNIV. TEXAS - AUSTIN
JEFFERY A. SIEGEL
(8)
PMSC - ERIK KUIPER,
James Kubokawa, Phillip Winters,
Paolo Tranville, Derald Welles
Status RL - I. WALKER
1321
MODELING VOC SORPTION OF BUILDING
MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR AIR
QUALITY - PHASE II (SECOND PHASE OF 1097-
RP) 4.10 109,035
S07.09
E09.08
X10.02
C10.04 B2, C2
TSINGHUA UNIV.
XUDONG YANG
(13)
PMSC - GEMMA KERR, Walter
Schwartz, John Zhai, Stuart Dols,
Brian Kraftheffer
Status RL - J. HOUSE
1343
METHOD OF TESTING AND DATA
COLLECTION FOR ENERGY
CHARACTERISTICS OF HEALTHCARE
EQUIPMENT 9.06 96,000
S07.04
E08.04
C10.03
A7, C1,
C6
IES ENGINEERS
DANIEL KOENIGSHOFER
(4)
PMSC - ROBERT COX,
Milt Goldman, Robert Doeffinger,
Clark Reed, Kimball Ferguson, Carl
Lawson, John Collins
StatusRL - C. LAWSON
1363
GENERATION OF HOURLY DESIGN-DAY
WEATHER DATA 4.02 78,400
S06.04
E07.10
C09.08
A1, C3,
C6
GARD ANALYTICS
ROGER HEDRICK
(6)
PMSC - CHIP BARNABY, Dru
Crawley, YuJoe Huang, Steve
Brunning
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1373
AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS WITH
STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5.03 99,332
S06.09
E08.09
X08.12
C09.08
A6, B2,
C6, D1
BUILDING ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL.
ENGINEERING, LLP.
ZHENG JIANG
QINGYAN CHEN
(5)
PMSC - KEN LOUDERMILK,
Fred Lorch, Andrey Livchak
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1394
STUDY OF CARBON DIOXIDE
CONDENSATION IN A CHEVRON ANGLE
PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER 8.05 89,315
S07.09
E09.08
C10.05 D2, D1
WASHINGTON STATE
AMIR JOKAR
(11)
PMSC - ZAHID AYUB, Jim
Bogart, Joe Huber,
Status RL - R. HERMANS
FR SUB 04.05. AR W/MODS. TP SUB. 06.01. Need modified and approved FR from PI.
FR SUB 08.09. APPRVD 08.10. TP SUB. 09.06
FR SUB. 09.08, AR 09.11. TP SUB. TO HVAC&R JOURNAL 08.12 (RSCH-00281-2008).
TP SUB. 09.03, FR SUB. 09.07, TC approved draft FR 09.12 via e-mail ballot.
FR SUB 09.08 AR 10.05 TP SUB. 08.09 (4 papers total)
FR SUB 10.01 APPRVD 10.03 TPs SUB. 09.05 AND 10.02
FR SUB. 08.12, APPRVD 09.06, TP SUB. 10.03, DISPO SUB. 10.06
FR SUB. 07.12. FR APPRVD W/RESERVATIONS 09.03. TC waived technical paper requirement on 09.05 Not satisfied
with PI, project, or FR.
Two TPs SUB 08.10 for Louisville. FR SUB. 09.01. TC approved FR 09.08
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-2
C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S Annual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
1438
URP
SIMPLIFIED THERMAL MODEL WITH
EXPERIMENTS TO DESIGN OPTIMIZED
CHILLED CEILING AND POSITIVE
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM 5.03 79,200
S06.09
E08.09
X09.08
C09.08
A6, C1,
C3
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
OF BEIRUT
NESREEN GHADDAR
PMSC - KEN LOUDERMILK,
Andrey Livchak, Jelena Srebric,
Jianshun Zhang
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1453
UPDATING THE ASHRAE CLIMATIC DATA FOR
DESIGN AND STANDARDS 4.02 136,924
S07.04
E08.07
X08.12
X09.02
C09.05
A6, C1,
C6, E2
NUMERICAL LOGISTICS
DIDIER THEVENARD
(2)
PMSC - DRU CRAWLEY,
Joe Huang, Bob Morris, Chip
Barnaby, Steve Bruning
Status RL - J. HOUSE
1481
ECONOMIC DATABASE IN SUPPORT OF
STANDARD 90.2
SSPC
90.2 109,000
S08.06
E09.01
C09.07 A2, A5
NAHB Research Center
Craig Drumheller
(3)
PMSC - Merle McBride, Ronald
Nickson, Shirley Muns,
Status RL - G. JACKINS
FR SUB 08.09 AR 09.07 TP SUB. 07.08.
FR SUB 09.01 AR 09.04 TP SUB. 09.05.
FR SUB 09.01 AR 09.06, TP Req. waived, DISPO SUB. 09.12
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-3
P R O J E C T S A P P R O V E D F O R B I D D I N GAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS BIDDING IN SPRING 2010
1493
CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION OF
DUCT FITTING LOSSES
5.02
4.10 EST. $85K 15M C6 WS 10-0-0-0 (10)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.04
WS REC. 08.10 COND. APPRVD.
09.01 RAC CHAIR OK TO BID
09.11 BID SPR. 10
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1502
USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR ADVANCED
SYSTEM OPERATION
1.04
7.09 EST. $240K 15M
A7, B2,
C6 WS 9-0-0-2 (11)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 08.12 COND. APPRVD.
09.01
RL OK'D 09.06
BID SPR. 10
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1517
VALIDATION OF A LOW-ORDER ACOUSTIC
MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS APPLICATION
FOR DIAGNOSING COMBUSTION DRIVEN
OSCILLATIONS 6.10 EST.$120K 18M C1 WS 4-0-0-2 (6)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 08.05
COND. APPRVD 08.06
RL OK'D TO BID 08.10
BID FALL '08 RL OK'D FOR
REBID 09.09 BID SPR. 10
Status
RL - J. HOGELING
1547
CO2-BASED DEMAND CONTROLLED
VENTILATION FOR MULTIPLE ZONE HVAC
SYSTEMS 4.03 EST. $130K 18M
A1, A2,
A5 WS 9-0-1-1 (11) CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06
WS REC. 09.12
COND. APPRVD. 10.1
BID SPR. 10
Status RL - J. HOUSE
1583
ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY TEST
METHODS 3.01 EST. $80K 12M D2, D3 9-0-0-1 (10) CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT
09.10 RL OK'D BID SPR. 10
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1596
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN
RETAIL STORES 4.03 EST. 1,440K 24M A6, B2 6-0-0-2 (8) CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 10.02 COND. ACCEPT
10.03 RL OK'D BID SPR. 10
StatusRL - J. HOUSE
5 BIDS RECEIVED. CONFLICT BRANDEMUEHL
ZERO BIDS RECEIVED - 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 0 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 0 ACTUAL BID.
6 BIDS RECEIVED - 12 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 7 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 6 ACTUAL BIDS. TC REJECTED
SINGLE BID ON 09.01 WHEN PROJECT BID 1ST TIME. CONFLICT BAHNFLETH
4 BIDS RECEIVED - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 5 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 4 ACTUAL BIDS.
4 BIDS RECEIVED - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 3 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 4 ACTUAL BIDS. CONFLICT
ELMAHDY - ARTI Interest in Co-funding up to $30k
5 BIDS RECEIVED - 10 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 3 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 5 ACTUAL BIDS.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-3
P R O J E C T S A P P R O V E D F O R B I D D I N GAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS - POSSIBLY READY TO BID FALL 2010
1399
SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION RATES
FROM PROCESS ACTIVITIES IN
PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOLOGICAL
CLEANROOMS 9.11 EST. 248K 24M
A1, A6,
A7, B2,
C1 ,C2,
C6, D1,
D7 WS 12-0-1-5 (18)
RTAR ACCEPTED 04.10
WS REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10
REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01
REC. 08.03 TABLED 08.04 TIL
S.L RET.08.06 REC.09.08
COND. ACCEPT 09.10 RL OK'D
StatusRL - C. LAWSON
1410
EFFECT OF SYSTEM CHEMICALS TOWARD
THE BREAKDOWN OF LUBRICANTS AND
REFRIGERANTS 3.02 EST, $100K 12M
D1, D2,
D3 WS 7-0-0-3 (10)
RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06
WS REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01
REC.09.10 COND. ACCEPT 09.10
RL OK'D
StatusRL - R. COHEN
1413
DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR
FILLING CLIMATIC DATA-GAPS FOR USE IN
BUILDING PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND
ANALYSIS 4.02 EST. $120K 18M
A7, C1,
C4 WS 8-0-0-1(9)
RTAR ACCEPTED 05.10
WS REC. 08.08 COND. APPRV.
08.10 RL OK'D 09.01.19
BID SPR. '09 RL OK'D REBID?
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1447
PERFORMANCE OF PRESSURIZED
STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS 5.06 EST.$125K 18M
A1, A6,
B2, C1 WS 11-0-0-3 (14)
RTAR ACCEPTED 06.01
WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.02
REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
REC. 09.08 ACCEPTED 09.10
StatusRL - D. CASTELLAN
1458
MODELING PERSON-TO-PERSON
CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT IN A
MECHANICAL VENTILATION SPACE 4.10 EST. $150K 24M B3? WS 9-0-0-4 (13)
RTAR ACCEPTED 06.10
WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01
REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
REC.09.08 ACCEPTED 09.10
StatusRL - J. HOUSE
1462
ACTIVE MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING
HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN SORPTION
FLUIDS 8.03 EST.$150K 30M
A1, A2,
B2, C1,
D3, E1 WS 6-0-0-0 (6)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.01
WS REC. 09.05 COND. ACCEPT
09.06 RL OK'D
StatusRL - R. HERMANS
1495
EFFECT OF LUBRICANT ON THE
DISTRIBUTION OF WATER BETWEEN THE
VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF
REFRIGERANTS 3.03 EST. $25K 3M D1 WS 6-0-0-1 (7)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 09.05
COND. ACCEPTED 09.06
RL OK'D
Status
RL - R. COHEN
1499
THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY ON THE
RELIABILITY OF ICT EQUIPMENT IN DATA
CENTERS
9.09
SSPC
90.1 EST. $200K 18M A1, D7 WS 14-0-0-1 (15)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01
REC.09.12 COND. APPRVD. 10.1
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1529
FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL MODELING
OF SOUND TRANSMISSION IN AND
RADIATION FROM LINED DUCTS 2.06 EST.$130K 24M C1, C3 WS 16-0-1-0 (17)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10
WS REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10
REC. 10.02 COND. APPRVD.
10.03
StatusRL - I. WALKER
1550
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF INSULATING
COATINGS ON PIPING AND DUCTWORK 1.08 EST. $30K 6M A7, C6 WS 8-0-0-5 (13)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06
WS REC. 09.05 ACCEPTED
09.06 RFP CHECKED BY TC
AND READY
StatusRL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW
BID SPR '09 - 6 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 2 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 2 ACTUAL BIDS. TC 4.2 REPORTED ON
10/27/09 THAT THEY PLAN TO REBID THIS PROJECT. RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW
ALL APPROVAL CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED WITH RL BY 9/15/10 IF PROJECT IS GOING TO BE ELIGIBLE
FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FROM APC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TEST CHAMBER
(EST. VALUE $15K)
RFP READY TO BID NOW
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-3
P R O J E C T S A P P R O V E D F O R B I D D I N GAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS - POSSIBLY READY TO BID FALL 2010 - (Continued)
1556
CHARACTERIZATION OF LIQUID
REFRIGERANT FLOW EMERGING FROM A
FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE 1.03 EST. $190K 30M
C1, C6,
D1 WS 9-0-0-3 (12)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10
WS REC. 09.05 ACCEPTED
09.06 RFP CHECKED AND
READY TO BID
Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1557
LAB COMPARISON OF RELATIVE
PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE FILTRATION
MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW CHALLENGE
CONCENTRATIONS 2.03 EST. $180K 24M
A2, A5,
B1, B2 WS 12-0-0-0 (12)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10
WS REC. 09.05 COND. ACCEPT
09.06 RL OK'D FOR BID 09.08
RFP CHECKED AND READY
StatusRL - I. WALKER
1564
MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN THE
MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER 8.04 EST. $200K 24M
A6, C6,
D1 WS 8-3-0-0 (11)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10
WS REC. 09.08 ACCEPTED
09.10 RFP CHECKED AND
READY
Status RL - R. HERMANS
1565
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASHRAE DESIGN
GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR - AIR
SYSTEMS
8.10
5.05 EST. $150K 24M
A1, A5,
A6,
B1,C1 WS 8-0-0-1 (9)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 09.08 ACCEPT 09.10
RFP CHECKED AND READY
StatusRL - R. HERMANS
1580
STUDY OF INPUT PARAMETERS FOR RISK
ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE
REFRIGERANTS IN RESIDENTIAL AIR
CONDITIONING AND SMALL COMMERCIAL
REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS 3.01 EST. $250K 12M D2, D3 WS 6-0-0-3 (9)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT
09.10 RFP CHECKED AND
READY
Status RL - R. COHEN
1584
ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES TO PREDICTING THE
BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT 3.01 EST. 60K 12M D2, D3 9-0-0 CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT
09.10 RL OK'D
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
Status RL - R. COHEN
1603
ROLE OF HVAC SYSTEMS IN THE
TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS IN
BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL
TRANSPORTATION 9.03 EST. $500K 24M
A5, A6,
A7, B1,
B2, B3 11-0-0-4 (16) CNV
RTAR STAGE SKIPPED
WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT
09.10 RL OK'D
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
Status RL - C. LAWSON
1606
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL
TRANSITIONS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS 5.02 EST. $80K 18M D1 7-0-0-1 (8) CNV
RTAR STAGE SKIPPED
WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT
09.10 RL OK'D
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1613
UPDATE CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA IN
CHAPTER 14 OF THE 2013 HANDBOOK OF
FUNDAMENTALS 4.02 EST. 160K 24M
A6, A7,
B2, C7,
D1 6-0-0-5 (11) CNV
RTAR STAGE SKIPPED
WS REC. 10.02 COND. ACCEPT
10.03 NEED RL OK
RFP NOT READY TO BID YET.
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
ALL APPROVAL CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED WITH RL BY 9/15/10 IF PROJECT IS GOING TO BE ELIGIBLE
FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010.
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
RFP READY TO BID NOW. ARTI Interest in Co-funding
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
RFP READY TO BID NOW. Potential AHRI co-funding up to 25% or $50k max.
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
RFP READY TO BID NOW.
RFP READY TO BID NOW. Potential AHRI co-funding up to 25% or $15k max.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-3
P R O J E C T S A P P R O V E D F O R B I D D I N GAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
PROJECTS AWAITING CONTRACTOR SELECTION APPROVAL:
1515
THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY ACCEPTABILITY
IN BUILDINGS THAT REDUCE ENERGY BY
REDUCING MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM
OVERHEAD DIFFUSERS 2.01 EST.$180K 24M A6, A5 WS 6-0-1-3 (10)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 09.02 COND. APPRVD.
09.02 RL OK'D TO BID 09.02
BID SPR. 09
Status
RL - I. WALKER
BID SPR '09 - 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 1 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 1 ACTUAL BID. TECHC REJECTED 10.01.
RAC APPROVED 10.03 BASED ON NEW CO-FUNDING INFO. FROM BIDDER. NEED TO RESUBMIT TO TECHC IN
ALBUQUERQUE. CONFLICT WALKER
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-4
U N S O L I C I T E D R E S E A R C H P R O P O S A L SAnnual 2009-2010 Proposed Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) Submissions / RL
UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS:
1611
URP
ON THE ASSOCIATION OF LOW INDOOR
HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN
ABSENTEEISM 2.01 178,000 30 B2
NRCC
ALEXANDRA
THOMPSON
(2) SUBMITTED 09.12
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1612
URP
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND
PREDICTED THERMAL COMFORT IN A
COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK (CEB)
STRUCTURE: COMPLIANCE TO ASHRAE ET*
AND COMPARISION WITH CONVENTIONAL
BUILT STRUCTURES 2.01? 226,800 24 B2, E2
GABA
RICHARD R. GONZALEZ
(9) SUBMITTED 10.01
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1617
URP FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS 5.01 62,013 10 C1, D1
PENN STATE
MICHAEL L. JONSON
(3) SUBMITTED 10.04
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1620
URP
BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION 5.03 219,014 24 C1, C3
U. NORTH TEXAS
SANDRA BOETCHER
(8) SUBMITTED 10.05
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1622
URP
COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ENERGY
USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN FOR
SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 4.07 10,500 6 C1, C3
KATHLEEN H.
MCCAULEY
KATHLEEN H.
MCCAULEY
(6) SUBMITTED 10.05
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
IAIN ASKED TO DO INITIAL REVIEW AND ASSIGN TC FOR REVIEW. TC 2.1 SUGGESTED AS REVIEW TC BASED
ON COMPLETED PROJECT 1257-RP. CONFLICT ELMAHDY
IAIN HAS REVIEWED URP AND RECOMMENDS THAT WE DROP WITHOUT FURTHER REVIEW BY TCs.
TC 5.1 CHAIR ASKED TO FORM PES AND REVIEW URP ON 5/18/10 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TC 2.6.
CONFLICT BAHNFLETH
TC 5.3 CHAIR ASKED TO FORM PES AND REVIEW URP ON 5/25/10 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TC 4.10.
HAKIM ASKED ON 5/23/10 TO REVIEW URP AND TO POSSIBLY ASSIGN RAC URP LIAISON OR DROP. HAKIM
ASSIGNED TO SECTION 4 (HOUSE) ON 5/27/10. JOHN ASSIGNED TO TC 4.7 ON 5/27/10 WITH POSSIBLE
SUPPORT FROM TC 7.1. TC 7.1 RESPONDED ON 5/28/10 THAT THEY WOULD LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE ON
PES. INITIAL FEEDBACK FROM PES ON 6/10/10 WAS THAT FORMAL REVIEW WAS WASTE OF VOLUNTEER
TIME. RL CONSIDERED THIS INFORMATION AND NOW RECOMMENDS THAT RAC REJECT THIS URP FOR
FUNDING.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-5
W O R K S T A T E M E N T S Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
RETURNED WORK STATEMENTS:
1445
ENERGY CONSERVATION, AIR-
CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN HOT-
HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS
2.01
EHC
2.05
5.12
7.06 EST.$175K 36M
A2, A7,
B1, B2 WS 10-1-1-1 (13) CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06
WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01
REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03
REC.09.12 RET. 10.1
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1500
A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE SELECTION
OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS 5.03 EST. $120K 24M
A1, A2,
A5, A6,
B2,
C1,C6 WS 12-0-0-4 (16)
RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10
WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
REC.09.08 RET.09.10
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1535
A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION FACTOR
CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-SIDE
REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS OF
COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $200K 24M
A6, C1,
D3 WS 11-0-0 CNV
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.01
WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1545
NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD HEATING
AND AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS 5.03 EST. $120K 24M
A1, B2,
C6, C7,
D1 WS 12-0-0-6 (18)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06
WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
REC.09.08 RET. 09.10
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1546
EXPANSION AND UPDATE ADPI FOR
OVERHEAD MIXING SYSTEMS IN BOTH
COOLING AND HEATING 5.03 EST. $120K 24M
A1, B2,
C6, C7,
D1 WS 12-0-0-6 (18)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06
WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03
REC.09.08 RET. 09.10
Status RL - D. CASTELLAN
1576
TES SYSTEM PERFORMANCE METRICS
RELATED TO CARBON EMISSION
REDUCTIONSAT THE POWER GENERATION
SOURCE
6.09
1.10 EST. $100K 18M A6 WS 11-0-0-4 (15)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.01
WS REC. 09.05 RET. 09.06
Status
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FEBRUARY 2013 RL - J. HOGELING
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OCTOBER 2011.
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FEBRUARY 2012. - ARTI INTERESTED IN
POSSIBLY CO-FUNDING PROJECT UP TO $50K
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2012.
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2010 - RAC REJECTED LAST
REVIEW - TOPIC OK, BUT WS REQUIRES EXTENSIVE REWRITE OF METHOD OF APPROACH
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2012.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-5
W O R K S T A T E M E N T S Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
WORK STATEMENTS DROPPED BY RAC:
1082
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL EVAPORATION
RATE PREDICTION 8.10 EST.$140K 18M
IAQ,
C&H WS 10-0-0-4 (14)
REC.98-01-27; RETRN. 98-03
REV. 02-01; RETRN 02-06
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1201
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR
THE MEASUREMENT OF TURBULENCE
INTENSITY AT A LABORATORY FUME HOOD
FACE 9.10 EST.$73.5K 12M DT WS 17-0-0-1 (18) REC. 00-03-07, RETRN 00-06
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1220
EARTHQUAKE RESISTIVE DESIGN OF PIPING
AND CONNECTIONS TO COILS, TANKS AND
EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST.$115K 12M DT WS 9-0-0-4 (13)
REC. 00-09--13; RETRN 01-01
REV. 02-11, RETRN 03-01
Status
RL - I. WALKER
1250
IDENTIFICATION OF OPTIMAL MICROBIAL
CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EVAPORATIVE
ADIABATIC COOLING/HUMIDIFICATION
SYSTEMS 5.07 EST.$40K 8M IAQ WS 8-0-0-3 (11) REC. 01-07-16; RETRN 01.10
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1255 IMPROVEMENT OF IAQ IN VEHICLES 9.03 EST.$125K 18M
IAQ,
C&H WS 11-0-0-2 (13)
RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10
WS REC. 01-09-06, RET. 01.10
WS REC.04.09, RET. 04.10
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
1258
SIMULATION AND LABORATORY
COMPARISON OF AHU CONTROL
SEQUENCES 1.04 EST.$100K 18M EC WS 7-3-0-4 (14) REC. 01-09-14 RETRN 01.10
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1259
COMPARISON OF AIR LIMITS AND STABILITY
OF AHU CONTROL APPROACHES 1.04 EST.$100K 18M O&MT WS 7-3-0-4 (14)
REC. 01-09-14 RETRN 01.10
REV. 02-08-29 RETRN 02-10
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1263
ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSIENT
CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTROL
STRATEGIES OF Li-Br/H20 ABSORPTION
CHILLERS 8.03 EST.$120K 24M ESM WS 8-0-0-6 (14)
RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10
WS REC. 01-12-17, RET. 02.01
REC. 05.08 RET. 05.10
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1285
IMMISCIBLE OIL RETURN IN PACKAGE
TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS CHARGED WITH
HYDROFLUOROCARBON (HFC)
REFRIGERANT 10.10 EST. $75K 12M O&MT WS 5-0-0-2 (7) REC. 02-09-04 RETRN 02-10
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON
PLAN HAS BEEN GRANTED DUE TO TC SUBMISSION WITHIN LAST YEAR. TOPIC WILL NOW BE DROPPED
FROM PLAN IN OCTOBER 2006 UNLESS APPROVED FOR BID BY RAC. REVISED WORK STATEMENT MUST BE
RESUBMITTED TO RAC
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON
PLAN HAS BEEN GRANTED DUE TO TC SUBMISSION WITHIN LAST YEAR. TOPIC WILL NOW BE DROPPED
FROM PLAN IN OCTOBER 2006 UNLESS APPROVED FOR BID BY RAC. REVISED WORK STATEMENT MUST BE
RESUBMITTED TO RAC
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-5
W O R K S T A T E M E N T S Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
WORK STATEMENTS DROPPED BY RAC: (Continued)
1295 PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATION OF IFC/ifcXML 1.05 EST. $115K 18M DT WS 7-0-0-0 (7) REC. 03-02-05 RETRN 03-06
Status
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1296
GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIZING CENTRIFUGAL
CHILLER OPERATIONS (FORMALLY 1069-WS) 8.02 EST.$75K 10M DT WS 9-0-0-4 (13)
REC. 03-02-05 RETRN 03-06
REC 04-05-15 RETRN 04.06
Status
RL - R. HERMANS
1310
COMPARISON OF REFRIGERATED
WAREHOUSE DOCK CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
10.05
10.08 EST. 75K 24M REF WS 7-0-0-1 (8) REC. 03-07-02 RETRN 03-10
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
1337
BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR
THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT 10.07 EST. $40K 12M O&MT WS 10-0-0-3 (13)
RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10
WS REC. 05.05 RETRN 05.06
REC. 05.08 RET. 05.10
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
1342
ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHCARE
SPACES BY FUNCTION 9.06 EST. $57K 9M
A6, C1,
C3 TC Formal Vote Pending
NO RTAR
WS REC. 05.05 RETRN 05.06
High-profile project for Society
Status
RL - C. LAWSON
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON
PLAN HAS BEEN GRANTED DUE TO TC SUBMISSION WITHIN LAST YEAR. TOPIC WILL NOW BE DROPPED
FROM PLAN IN OCTOBER 2006 UNLESS APPROVED FOR BID BY RAC. REVISED WORK STATEMENT MUST BE
RESUBMITTED TO RAC
TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH
UPDATED REFERENCES
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-5
W O R K S T A T E M E N T S Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL
WORK STATEMENTS TO REVIEW: Annual Meeting - Albuquerque
1434
REFRIGERATED FACILITIES DOORWAY
INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION 10.05 EST.$160K? 18M
A6, A8,
C6, D1,
D7, E1 WS 7-0-0 (7)
RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06
WS REC. 10.05
Status
RL - R. AGUILO
1561
PROCEDURES TO ADJUST OBSERVED
CLIMATIC DATA FOR REGIONAL OR
MICROCLIMATIC VARIATIONS 4.02 EST. $200K 24M
A6, A7,
B2, C7,
D1 WS 9-0-1-1 (11)
RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10
WS REC. 10.05
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1566
EQUATIONS TO ESTIMATE EVAPORATION
RATES FROM WETTED SURFACES IN
NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING AND MEAT
PROCESSING PLANTS 8.10 EST. $300K 24M
A1, A6,
A7, B2,
C1, D1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 10.05
StatusTOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013 RL - R. HERMANS
1581
DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP GUIDELINES
FOR UNITARY AIR CONDITIONER TEST
CONFIGURATIONS WHICH CANNOT ADHERE
TO ASHRAE 37 / ASHRAE 116 SPECIFIED
DUCT DIMENSIONS AND EXTERNAL
PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS
8.11
6.03 EST. $100K 12M
A2, A7,
C1, C3,
D1, D7 WS 8-0-1-3 (12)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10
REC. 10.05
StatusRL - R. HERMANS
1587
IMPROVED TOOLS FOR CONTROL LOOP
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND
EVALUATION
7.09
1.04 EST. $100K 24M
A6, A7,
C4 WS 16-0-0 (16)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 10.02 RET. 10.03
REC. 10.05
Status
RL - G. JACKINS
1588
REPRESENTATIVE LAYER-BY-LAYER
DESCRIPTIONS FOR FENESTRATION
SYSTEMS WITH SPECIFIED BULK
PROPERTIES SUCH AS U-FACTOR AND
SHGC
4.07
4.05 EST. $75K 12M
A1., A2,
C1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 10.05
Status
RL - J. HOUSE
1592
CHP DESIGN GUIDE – UPDATE TO THE
COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) 1.10 EST. $65K 6M
C6, A?,
E? WS 11-0-0-1 (12)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06
WS REC. 10.02 RET. 10.03
REC. 10.05
StatusRL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1608
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE RATING
(CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL UNITARY
HVAC, PHASE 1 - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT
RTAR 8.11 EST. $185K 18M
A2, A7,
B4, D1,
D5 WS 7-1-1-2 (11)
RTAR ACCEPTED 09.10
WS REC. 10.05
StatusRL - R. HERMANS
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION OCTOBER 2012
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION OCTOBER 2013
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013.
POTENTIAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS
TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2010
Attachment #5
D R O P P E D P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
DROPPED PROJECTS:
2003-102
OPTIMIZATION OF AIR CURTAIN
PERFORMANCE IN MEDIUM TEMPERATURE,
OPEN VERTICAL DISPLAY CASES 10.07 EST. $90K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-104
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURE TO
ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE BASE
REFRIGERATION LOAD FOR SPIRAL AND
STRAIGHT BELT FREEZERS 10.09 EST. $90K FPP August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-17
ATTENUATION OF AIRBORNE NOISES IN
DUCTS BY ELBOWS 2.06 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-21
WIND RESTRAINT LIMITS FOR HVAC&R
EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST, $150K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-22
ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGIES AND
FEATURES OF ENVIRONMENTALLY
RESPONSIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS 2.08 EST. $167K ESM August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-28
IDENTIFY SAFE METHODS FOR TESTING
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS
WITH NON-HALOGENATED REFRIGERANTS 3.02 EST. $40K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-30
CHARACTERIZATING AND REMOVING
CONTAMINANTS THAT ARE SOLUBLE IN THE
LIQUID LINE BUT INSOLUBLE AT
EVAPORATING TEMPERATURES 3.03 EST. $60K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-35
SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING
EXHAUST/INTAKE SEPARATION DISTANCES 4.03 EST. $50K IAQ,C&H August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-39
BUILDING LOAD MANAGEMENT USING
SHORT-TERM BUILDING STORAGE 7.04 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-41
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURE FOR
BASE-LINING ENERGY USE AT LARGE
CENTRAL PLANTS 4.07 EST. $80K O&MT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-49
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE NUMBER
ROOM AIR DISTRIBUTION COMFORT
HEATING INDEX FOR HVAC SYSTEM
DESIGNERS 5.03 EST. $80K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-56
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF AIR
HANDLER LOCATION 6.03 EST. $110K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-66
GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING VOLATILE
ENERGY COSTS USING HYBRID MULTIPLE
CHILLER-COOLING PLANTS 8.03 EST. $75K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-69
IMPROVEMENT AND VALIDATION OF
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT PUMP
SIMULATION MODELS FOR R-22 AND HFC
ALTERNATIVES AT OFF-DESIGN
CONDITIONS, PHASE II OF 859-RP 8.11 EST. $160K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-73
GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIZING MULTIPLE
CENTRIFUGAL CHILLER SELECTION AND
OPERATION FOR A FACILITY 8.02 EST. $35K O&MT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-85
EQUIPMENT HEAT LOAD DATA FOR
LABORATORIES 9.10 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-90
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATING VELOCITIES
FOR AMMONIA 10.01 EST.$150K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
2003-99
LONG TIME PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS OF INSULATED PANELS 10.05 EST. $85K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005
Attachment #5
D R O P P E D P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
DROPPED PROJECTS:
2004-10
STANDARD LEAK FOR HFC LEAK DETECTOR
AND ROOM CONTROLLERS 3.08 EST. $85K O&MT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006
2004-14
DILUTION AND NORMALIZED
CONCENTRATION DESIGN CRITERIA FOR
LABORATORY EXHAUST 4.03 EST. $60K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006
2004-19
TECHNICAL AND USABILITY ENHANCEMENTS
TO THE ENERGY CALCULATION TOOLKITS 4.07 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006
2004-23
DESIGN AND DEMONSTRATION OF A SELF-
CONFIGURATION FOR AN HVAC CONTROL
SYSTEM 7.05 EST. $100K O&MT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006
2004-26
DEVELOPMENT OF APPLICATION DESIGN
GUIDELINE FOR AIR-TO-AIR EXCHANGE
SYSTEMS 5.05 EST.$80K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006
2005-9
THERMAL COMFORT WITH VERY HIGH
OCCUPANT DENSITY 9.03 EST. $150K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-12
DEVELOP A TEST METHOD FOR MEASURING
FRACTIONAL REMOVAL EFFICIENCY OF
PARTICLES LESS THAN 0.3 MICRONS IN SIZE
FOR GENERAL VENTILATION FILTERS 2.04 EST. $150K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-13
THE DESIGN OF DISPLACEMENT
VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITHIN INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES PART I - REVIEW AND DATA
COLLECTION 5.08 EST. $120K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-25
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR
CENTRIFUAL CHILLERS - PHASE 3: REAL-
TIME IMPLEMENTATION 7.05 EST. $120K O&MT August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-26
REAL-TIME OPTIMAL CONTROL IN A
DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT 7.04 EST. $80K HRI&ET August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-29
CORRELATION FOR AIR-SIDE HEAT AND
MASS TRANSFER IN FINNED-TUBE HEAT
EXCHANGERS WITH HIGH LATENT COOLING
LOADS 1.03 EST $100K - ? DT August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-31
INVESTIGATION OF METHODS TO PREVENT
SCALING OF REFRIGERANT-TO-WATER
HEAT EXCHANGERS 6.08 EST. $90K ECC August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
2005-42
INTER-LABORATORY EVALUATION OF TEST
METHOD FOR GAS-PHASE AIR CLEANING
MEDIA IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF
ASHRAE SPC145.1 2.03 EST. $120K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007
1350
MEASUREMENTS OF AIR CHANGE RATES IN
OCCUPIED HOMES 1.02 EST. $120K
IAQ,
C&H August 15, 2006 October 1, 2008
1336
ADDITION OF UNITARY EQUIPMENT TO
INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED OWNING AND
OPERATING COST DATABASE 7.08 EST. $50K 9M A6, C1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)
REC. 05.04.01 RETRN 05.06
BID FALL 05 REBID SPR 06
NEED RL OK TO REBID
Status
RL- J. JACKINS
REBID SPR. '06, 1 BID RECEIVED. TC REJECTED SINGLE BID ON 06.09. 2ND TIME PROJECT BID. TC INDICATED
IN SUMMER 2007 THEY WANT TO REBID AGAIN. DROPPED DUE TO LACK OF FOLLOW-UP FROM TC SINCE
THEN.
Attachment #5
D R O P P E D P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
DROPPED PROJECTS:
1369
DESIGN GUIDELINES TO PREVENT SNOW
CAUSING SHUTDOWN OF HVAC SYSTEMS 5.02 EST. $145K 16M
C1, D1,
A6, E2 WS 9-0-0-2(11)
RTAR APPVD 05.10
DROPPED 07.08
WS REC. 08.03,
COND APPVD 08.04
FORMER RL MARKEL OK'D
081107 BID SPR. '09
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1407 MEASURING FILTER BYPASS 2.04 EST. $120K 18M B2 August 15, 2007 October 1, 2009
1412
INVESTIGATE THE NEED FOR A STANDARD
MISCIBILITY TEST 3.04 EST. $5K 9M REF No Vote
REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10
RL REPORTED 09.01 RTAR
DEAD AT TC
RL - R. COHEN
1429
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC
METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS
7.05
10.07 EST. $75K A4 August 15, 2007 October 1, 2009
1496
MOISTURE TRANSPORT IN CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS & ASSEMBLIES AT LOW
TEMPERATURES 4.04 EST. $190K 24M
A6, B2,
C2 August 15, 2009 October 1, 2011
1511
A BUILDING SYSTEMS EMULATION TOOL FOR
BUILDING OPERATORS 7.05 EST.$180K 24M A7, B4 10-0-0 CNV
REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10
REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01
TC DROPPED 10.01
RL - G. JACKINS
1554
URP
INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAM FOR
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (I-
SPIDER) - PHASE 1
5.03
2.01 121,878 24
A5 A6,
B1, B2
UNLV
DOUG REYNOLDS
(10)
SUBMITTED 08.06
REVISED 09.06
REJECTED 10.01
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1575
URP
OPTIMIZED ONLINE CONTROL STRATEGY OF
CHILLED CEILING AND DISPLACEMENT
VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY
SAVINGS 5.03 67,200 24
A1, A6,
B2
AMERICAN U. OF
BEIRUT (AUB)
NESREEN GHADDAR
(0)
SUBMITTED 08.12
REJECTED 10.01
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1578 URP RAIL VEHICLE DESIGN FIRES 5.09
$116K PH 1
$84K PH 2
18
PER
PHASE B2
FIRE PROTECTION
RESEARCH
FOUNDATION (FPRF)
CASEY GRANT
(1)
SUB. 08.12 REJECTED 09.01
RESUBMITTED 09.12
REJECTED 10.01
Status
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1593
URP
EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL
INVESTIGATION OF THE RANGE AND
VALIDITY OF BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION 5.03 207,159 24 A6, B2
UNIV. NORTH TEXAS
SANDRA BOETCHER
(8) SUBMITTED 09.05
StatusRL - D. CASTELLAN
TC 5.9 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08 WITH PARTICIPATION FROM TC 5.6 ON PES SUGGESTED. TC 5.9
REPORTED IN CHICAGO NOT SATISFIED WITH PROJECT SCOPE AND INFORMAL FEEDBACK WAS PROVIDED
TO PI. PI REVISED BASED ON THIS FEEDBACK AND RESUBMITED, BUT TC 5.9 RECOMMENDED IN LOUISVILLE
THAT ASHRAE NOT FUND THIS PROJECT. CONTRACTOR NO LONGER HAS ACCESS TO AMTRAK RAILCAR
FOR TEST. TC MEMBERS RELUCTANT TO FUND WITHOUT RAILCAR SECURED IN ADVANCE.
TC 5.3 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 5/18/09. TC voted in Louisville NOT to fund this URP.
BID SPR '09 - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 0 REGISTERED BIDDERS, ZERO ACTUAL BIDS. A TC 5.2 MEMBER
REPORTED AFTER LOUISVILLE MEETING THAT THEY DON'T EXPECT TO REBD THIS PROJECT.
TC 2.1 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08 WITH PARTICIPATION FROM TC 5.2 AND TC 2.6 ON PES
SUGGESTED. PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS FROM TC 2.1 SUBMITTED TO PI IN FEB. 2009. PI
RESPONDED ON 6/1/09 WITH REWRITTEN PROPOSAL. TC 2.1 RESPONDED IN LOUISVILLE THAT TC 5.3 BETTER
SUITED TO REVIEW REVISED PROPOSAL DUE TO NEW SCOPE, BUT TC 2.1 NOT READY TO FUND ON OWN. TC
5.3 INTERESTED IN NEW PROPOSAL AND WAS ASKED TO REVIEW REVISED URP BY ORLANDO MEETING WITH
INPUT FROM TC 2.1. TC 5.3 VOTED TO REJECT FUNDING THE PROPOSAL TC 5.3 AS TOO BROAD AND NOT
UNDER THE SCOPE OF TC 5.3.
TC 1.4 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08. TC 1.4 REJECTED FOR FUNDING BUT RECOMMENDED THAT TC
5.3 REVIEW INSTEAD SINCE WORK RELATED TO ACTIVE PROJECT 1438-RP BY SAME PI AND SPONSORED BY
TC 5.3. TC 5.3 ASKED TO REVIEW ON 2/19/09. NO RESPONSE FROM TC 5.3 ON THIS URP IN LOUISVILLE OR
SINCE. NEED FUNDING DECISION IN ORLANDO. TC 5.3 REJECTED THIS URP AS OUTSIDE OF THEIR AREA OF
EXPERTISE (?).
Attachment #5
D R O P P E D P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10
Principle Investigator MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions
DROPPED PROJECTS:
1594
URP
INVESTIGATING THE ACOUSTIC AND MULTI-
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF GREEN
ROOFS 2.06 126,823 24 A6, B2
BRITISH COLUMBIA
INST. OF TECHNOLOGY
MAUREEN CONNELLY
(11) SUBMITTED 09.05
Status
RL- I. WALKER
TC 2.6 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 5/22/09 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TCS 2.8 AND 4.4. TC 2.6 voted
11-0-0 on 6/23/09 NOT to fund this URP.
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-7ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
GRADUATE STUDENT GRANT-IN-AID 2010-2011 GRANT RECIPIENTS
APPLICANT INSTITUTION ADVISOR Research Topic
Bach, Christian Purdue University Eckhard Groll Optimizing Refrigerant Distribution in Evaporators
Boor, Brandon University of Texas Austin Atila Novoselac
Inhalation Exposure to pollution in the sleeping
microenvironment
Brenner, Jacob University of Wisconsin-Madison Greg Nellis Design Specifications for Wet-Bulb Aspirator Apparatus
Carter, Ellison University ot Texas Austin Lynn Katz
Gas-phase sorption studies of aldeydes and water vapor
on multiple types of granular activated carbon for improved
air treatment loose filter media design
Darling, Erin University of Texas Austin Jeffrey Siegel
Passive removal of indoor air pollutants by earthen building
materials
Gupta, Jitendra LMC#1 Purdue University Qingyan Chen
Exhalation/Inhalation models for various respiratory events
and prediction of infection transmission in an aircraft cabin
Han, Kwang Hoon Syracuse University Jianshun Zhang
Development of a Method for Determination fo VOC
Emissions Sources in Indoor Environments based on
Material Emission Signatures and Air Samples measured
by PTR-MS
Hart, Carl University of Lincoln-Nebraska Siu-Kit Lau
Theoretical model of multiple order acoustic diffranction
and reflection propagation in the time domain
He, Jing University of Illinois Champaign Anthony Jacobi
Winglets deployed as arrays to enhance air-side heat
transfer
Hyojin, Kim Texas A&M University Jeff Haberl
Methodology for rating a buildings overall performance
based on the ASHRAE/CIBSE/USGBC performance
management protocols for commerical buildings
Mu, Xuan Tianjin University Qingyan Chen
High Accurate experimental data of contaminant transport
ia commercial airliner cabin
Rasouli, Mohammad Unviersity of Saskatchewan Carey Simonson
Buidling Energy Simulation of Air-to-air Energy Recovery
Ventilators
Rhodes, Joshua University of Texas Austin Jeffrey Siegel Ozone emission on in duct air cleaners
Rodgers, Kevin Purdue University William Hutzel Vegeration air filtration: passive aire quality management
Tiwari, Ratnesh University of Maryland Michael Ohadi
Experimental characterization of heat and mass transfer
during ammonia waste absorptionin parallel microchannels
application to advanced waste heat recovery and solar
thermal systems
Wasilowski, Holly Harvard University Christoph Reinhart
Predicting occupant behavior for low energy office building
design
Woodland, Brandon LMC #2 Purdue University Jim Braun
Organic Rankine Cycle with Flooded Expansion and
Solution Circuit for Waste Heat Recovery
Yang, Mo University of Lincoln-Nebraska Haorong Li Virtual sensing for fault detection in Rooftop Air Conditioner
Yuill, David Purdue University Jim Braun Diagnotic Protocol Evaluator
Zhao, Mingjie Pennsylvania State University Jelena Srebric
Assessment of Snow Effects on Heating Loads for Green
Roof
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-8ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD RECIPIENT HISTORY SINCE 1995-2011
Year Recipient Institution Nominator
Total Potential
Payments Paid FY 09-10
Total Paid,
to date Assigned TC
1995-1996 Steven Eckels Univeristy of Kansas Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
1996-1997 Brian Rock University of Kansas Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
1997-1998 Eckhard Groll Purdue University Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
1998-1999 Srinivas Garimella Western Michigan University Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
1999-2000 Kelly O. Homan University of Nebraska Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
2000-2001 Xudung Yang University of Miami Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
2001-2002 Gregor Henze University of Nebraska Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown
2002-2003 Laura Schafer University of Pittsburgh Unknown $45,000 $0 $45,000 8.3
2003-2004 Bryan, James E. University of Missouri Tzou, Robert $45,000 $0 $45,000 1.3
2004-2005 Shedd, Timothy University of Wisconsin-Madison Duffie, Neil $45,000 $0 $37,464 1.3
2005-2006 Darabi, Jeff University of South Carolina Bayoumi, Abdel $45,000 $0 $35,000 1.3
2006-2007 Seigel, Jeffrey University of Texas at Austin Speitel, Gerald $45,000 $0 $45,000 2.4
2007-2008 Bryan Rasmussen Texas A&M University O'Neil, Dennis $45,000 $0 $45,000 1.4
2008-2009 Andrew Sommers Miami University William Bahnfleth $45,000 $21,813 $43,163 1.3
2009-2010 Amir Jokar Washington State Univ. - VancouverHakan Gurocak $45,000 $15,000 $15,000 8.5
2010-2011 Atila Novoselac University of Texas at Austin Seigel, Jeffrey $125,000 $0 $0 4.1
HOMER ADDAMS AWARD RECIPIENT HISTORY SINCE 1995-2011
Year Recipient Institution Nominator
1995-1996 Marianna Luoma University of Kansas Missouri Unknown
1996-1997 Donald Wolfe University of Florida Unknown
1997-1998 Jeanie Degreef Kansas State University Unknown
1998-1999 James E. Bryan Texas A&M University Unknown
1999-2000 Robert Braun University of Wisconsin Unknown
2000-2001 William D. Gerstler University of Minnesota Unknown
2001-2002 Jelena Srebric University M.I.T Unknown
2002-2003 Marija Radosevic Danish Institute of Technology Unknown
2003-2004 No recipient named
2004-2005 Shehab Ahmad Texas A&M University Unknown
2005-2006 Dongyi Xiao Oklahoma State University Unknown
2006-2007 Pankaj V. Hande University Missouri-Rolla Harry Sauer, 1045-RP & 1157-RP
2007-2008 No recipient named
2008-2009 Bekeret Nigusse Oklahoma State University Jeff Spitler, 1326-RP
2009-2010 No recipient named
2010-2011 Nathan Kotey University of Waterloo John L. Wright, 1311-RP
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-9
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A NAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
1st Draft WS Due to MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. RAC by This Date RAC Approval by this date
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS ON SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITHOUT WS DRAFT SUBMITTED:
1491 OZONE AIR CLEANING EHC
EST. $65K -
100K 12M B1, B2, May 15, 2011 July 1, 2013
1497
VENT PERFORMANCE MODEL FOR ALL
CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-UNIT
FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNANCES, BOILERS
AND WATER HEATERS 6.10 EST. $150K 18M
C1, C3,
D1 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012
1498
DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR OUTDOOR AIR
VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT PUMP
SYSTEM - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 9.04 EST.$100K 12M
A1, A3,
A5, A6,
B1, C1 December 15, 2011 February 1, 2014
1504
IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF CLOTHING
INSULATION FOR NON-WESTERN
ENSEMBLES 2.01 EST.$200K 20M
A5, B1,
B2 May 15, 2011 July 1, 2013
1513
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATING VELOCITIES
FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 10.03 EST.$100K 18M D1, D2 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012
1514
THERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY FROM
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 10.01 EST.$100K 12M
A7, D1,
D2 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012
1558
DEVELOP AND VALIDATE A METHOD OF
TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING FROM
FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-
ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES 2.04 EST. $130K 18M
A6, B2,
B3 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012
1563
IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR AIR
QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 6.03 EST. $175K 18M B2, B3 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012
1577
TUBE-TO-TUBE CONDUCTION EFFECTS IN
FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $200K 24M
C1, D2,
D1, A1,
A6, A7 December 15, 2010 February 1, 2013
1579
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF OZONE
FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ 2.03 EST. $175K 24M
B1, B2,
B3, A2,
A5 December 15, 2010 February 1, 2013
1600
METHODS TO INCREASE MAXIMUM
VELOCITY OF MAKE-UP AIR FOR ATRIUM
SMOKE MANAGEMENT 5.06 EST. $130K 24M C2 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013
1602
THERMAL-FLUID BEHAVIOR OF MIXED
REFRIGERANTS FOR CRYOGENIC
APPLICATIONS - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 10.04 EST. $150K 24M
D1, D2,
A4, C6 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013
1604
DEMAND CONTROLLED FILTRATION FOR
CLEAN ROOMS - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 9.11 EST. 125K ? ? August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013
1607
DESIGN AND ULTILIZATION OF THERMAL
ENERGY STORAGE TO INCREASE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF WIND ENERGY
RESOURCES 6.09 EST. $100K 24M
A1, A3,
A6, C6 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013
1610
DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPOSITION
MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR IRRADIANCE
- CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 4.02 EST. $35K 12M
A6, B2,
C1, C6,
D1 December 15, 2011 February 1, 2014
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-9
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A NAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
1st Draft WS Due to MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. RAC by This Date RAC Approval by this date
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS DROPPED FROM VIEW ON PLAN DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET 1ST TIME LIMIT
1368
DEVELOP LOCAL CONVECTIVE HEAT
TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR AND
OUTDOOR SURFACES OF FENESTRATION
SYSTEMS 4.05 EST. $135K 24M A6, C6 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011
1414
DETERMINATION OF THE U-FACTORS,
SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENTS AND
VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF STANDARD
FENESTRATION UNITS MADE FROM
REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION FRAME
AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO UPDATE TABLES
4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN THE FENESTRATION
CHAPTER OF HANDBOOK OF
FUNDAMENTALS 4.05 EST. $45K 16M A1, A2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011
1425
CHARACTERIZATION OF INFILTRATION,
VENTILATION AND IAQ IN MID- AND HIGH-
RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS 4.03 EST.$185K 24M A1, B2 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010
1426
OCCUPANT RESPONSE TO THE NOISE OF
RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS 4.03 EST. $100K 18M A5 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011
1435
OPTIMIZING BLAST FREEZER
EFFECTIVENESS 10.09 EST.$50K 18M
A6, A8,
C6, D1 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010
1446
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS OF
CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES 3.04 EST.$75K 9M D2, D3 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010
1450
TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS FROM
GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO LOW-
RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SSPC
62.2 EST.$98K 18M B2 December 15, 2008 February 1, 2011
1465
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTATIONAL
FLUID DYNAMICS MODEL TO REPRESENT
THE PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR
(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET USED
IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION 4.10 EST. $100K 18M C1, C3 August 15, 2008 October 1, 2010
1479
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A
MONOCHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON
LEGIONELLA COLONIZATION OF AN
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE WATER SYSTEM
AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH CARE -
ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE (LD) 3.06 EST. $25K 24M
B2, B3,
E1, E2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011
1483
STANDARD 90.1 LINKED CRITERIA
SELECTION ANALYSIS BASED ON
PERFORMANCE WITH DESIGN PACKAGES
SSPC
90.1 EST. $250K 18M
A1, A5,
A6 August 15, 2009 October 1, 2011
1494
PROCEDURES TO GENERATE HOURLY
CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA SETS 4.02 EST. $75K 12M
A6, C1,
C6, E2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011
1543
DEMAND RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION
PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING 7.05 EST. $120K 18M A1 May 15, 2010 July 1, 2012
1548
IN-DUCT FULL-SCALE LABORATORY-
EVALUATED COMPARISON OF
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION (PCO)
FILTERS VERSUS DRY-SCRUBBING MEDIA
FILTERS 2.03 EST. $150K 24M
A2, A5,
B1, B3 May 15, 2010 July 1, 2012
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-10
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS RETURNED
1082
EVAPORATION RATE PREDICTION FOR
INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS 8.10 EST. $150K 18M IAQC&H 6-0-0-1 (7)
REC. 05.12 RET 06.01
RL - R. HERMANS
1377
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE DILUTION OF
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST 4.03 EST.$100K 18M
A7, B2,
C2 12-0-0
REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10
RL - J. HOUSE
1411 SYSTEM FLUSHING 3.03 EST. $50K EST. $50K REF 6-0-0-2 (8)
REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10
RL - R. COHEN
1422
CONTROL DAMPERS: LOSS COEFFICIENT
AND MODULATING CHARACTERISTICS 5.02 EST. $39K ? DT
REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1430
DEVELOPMENT OF METRICS TO EVALUATE
BENEFITS OF SENSOR NETWORKS IN
BUILDINGS 7.05 EST. $100K 12M
C5, D5,
A7
9-0-1-2 (13) (JAN 2007)
8-0-0 CNV (JUN. 2006)
REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10
REC. 07.05 RET. 07.06
RL - G. JACKINS
1433
THE EFFECT OF LOSS OF VAPOR BARRIER
INTEGRITY ON INSULATION PERFORMANCE
FOR FACILITIES OPERATING BELOW 0OF 10.05 EST. $195K 36M
A6, A8,
D3, D7 10-1-0-2 (13)
REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10,
REC. 06.05, RETRN 06.06
RL - R. AGUILO
1436
EVALUATION OF PATHOGENS AND
ALLERGENS DISPERSION IN THE AEROSOL
OF THE EGG FARM COMPONENTS:
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND COLD
STORAGE 10.09 EST. $130K ? SUEC 4-1-0-3
REC. 05.08, RETRN 05.10
RL - R. AGUILO
1440
OCCUPANCY DETECTION FOR ENHANCED
BUILDING OPERATIONS AND BUILDING
SECURITY 7.04 EST. $150K 24M O&MT No vote
REC. 05.12 RET. 06.01
RL - G. JACKINS
1451
ULTRAVIOLET LAMP (UVGI) EFFECTIVENESS
FOR MAINTAINING CLEAN HVAC COOLING
COILS 2.09 EST. $190K 48M
A1, A6,
B1, B2,
C2, C6,
D1, E2 ???
REC. 06.05 RETRN. 06.06
REC. 07.08 RETRN 07.10
REC. 08.05 RETRN. 08.06
RL - I. WALKER
1459
IAQ DOCUMENTATION FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 7.03 EST.$47.5K ?
B1, B2,
B3 No vote
REC. 06.05 RETRN. 06.06
RL - I. WALKER
1461
INDOOR MOISTURE ABSORPTION IN TYPICAL
OFFICE BUILDINGS
5.05
5.07 EST.$100K 12M B2? 6-0-0
REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1463
RESTRAINT IMPROVEMENTS WHEN
DESIGNING FOR WIND VS. SEISMIC
APPLICATIONS 2.07 EST.$97K 9M A6, D3 8-0-0-2 (10)
REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10
RL - I. WALKER
1490
DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY
SENSOR ERROR ON ENTHALPY-BASED
ECONOMIZERS 1.04 EST. $110K 10M
A1, C6,
D5 8-0-0 (Jan. 2007)
REC, 07.05 RET. 07.06
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1506
INTEGRATED GREENHOUSE GAS
ASSESSMENT OF HVAC/R APPLICATIONS 2.05 EST.$100K 18M A7, D3 9-0-3
REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10
RL - I. WALKER
1519
EVALUATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT GASKET
SEALS ON HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR 8.09 EST.$140K 18M ???? ?????
REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10
RL - R. HERMANS
1520
LITERATURE SEARCH FOR CURRENT
GUIDELINES AND/OR STANDARDS FOR
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES (PRISONS) AT
THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, AS WELL
AS WORLDWIDE
TG9.
JF EST. 50K 6M ????? 6-0-0-5 (11)
REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10
RL - C. LAWSON
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-10
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS RETURNED - (Continued)
1536
INFLUENCE OF SYSTEM OIL CIRCULATION
RATIO ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER
PERFORMANCE 8.04 EST. $200K 24M
A6, C1,
D3 10-1-0-0 CV (11)
REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01
TC REPLACED WITH 1564 TOPIC
RL - R. HERMANS
1540
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR
THE MEASUREMENT OF TURBULENCE
INTENSITY AT A LABORATORY FUME HOOD
FACE 9.10 EST. $100K 18M ? 17-0-0-2 (19)
REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04
REC 08.09 RET.09.01
RL - C. LAWSON
1549
A STUDY OF FLOW CAPACITY AND LEAKAGE
CHARACTERISTICS IN 4-WAY REVERSING
VALVES 8.08 EST. $150K 24M A1, D3 8-0-0-0 (8)
REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04
RL - R. HERMANS
1559
INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS THAT CAUSE
VARIATIONS IN ASHRAE 52.2 TEST RESULTS 2.04 EST. $100K 18M B2 16-0-1-1 (18)
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - I. WALKER
1560
INSTALLED PERFORMANCE OF VIBRATION
ISOLATORS 2.06 EST. $150K 18M
A6, C1,
C4 17-0-0
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - I. WALKER
1562
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF BOUNDARY
CONDITIONS AT SOLID SURFACES FOR
PARTICULATE MATTERS IN INDOOR
ENVIRONMENT 4.10 EST. $150K 24M
A5, A6,
B1, B2,
B3, C1,
C3 11-0-0-0 (11)
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - J. HOUSE
1567
REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN / HIGH
PERFORMANCE / LEED CERTIFIED
BUILDINGS OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
COSTS 7.08 EST. $100K 12M A6, C6 5-0-2
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - G. JACKINS
1568
RETRO-COMMISSIONING'S EFFECT ON
OWNING & OPERATING COSTS 7.08 EST. $100K 12M A6, C6 5-0-2
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - G. JACKINS
1569
CFD STUDY OF HYDRAULIC SHOCK IN TWO-
PHASE ANHYDROUS AMMONIA 10.03 EST. $150K 12M D1, D2 6-0-0
REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10
RL - R. AGUILO
1574
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED
BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH PERFORMANCE
BUILDINGS, GREEN BUILDINGS, LEED®, ETC.)
TO OPTIMIZE SUSTAINABILITY AND
ACHIEVING DESIGN EXPECTATIONS. 7.03 EST. $58K 8M ? 10-0-0 CNV?
REC. 08.10 RET. 09.01
REC. 09.02
Not revised based on Chicago
comments
RL - G. JACKINS
1591
LABORATORY TESTING OF NON-METAL
FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE RESISTANCE
TO FLOW 5.02 EST. $78K 18M C1 7-1-0 (8)
REC. 09.04 RET.09.06
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1599
ASSESSMENT OF MEASUREMENT
TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE (LFR)
OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS 3.08 EST. $150K 12M ? 5-0-3-0 (8)
REC. 09.048 RET.09.10
RL - R. COHEN
1601
NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF HVAC&R
ISOLATION/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2.07 EST. $90K 24M A6 10-0-0-3 (13)
REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10
RL - I. WALKER
1605
UPDATE TO THE COMBUSTION TURBINE
INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN GUIDE 1.10 EST. $50K ? C1, A6 6-0-0-3 (9)
REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1609
DEFINING THE CAPABILITIES, NEEDS AND
CURRENT LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING
INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 7.03 EST. $150K 18M A6, C1 10-0-0-0 (10)
REC. 09.11 RET. 10.01
RL - G. JACKINS
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-10
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS REJECTED
1392
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF
ABSORPTION AND VAPOR COMPRESSION
CHILLERS 8.03 EST. $75K ? ESM 6-0-0-4 (10)
REC. 05.08, REJECT 05.10
RL - R. HERMANS
1393
INFLUENCE OF VARIABLE POROSITY MEDIA
ON AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION THROUGH
CROSS-FLOW HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $120K ? EC 11-0-0
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - R. HERMANS
1417
DATAMARTS FOR ON-DEMAND DELIVERY OF
SIMULATION RESULTS TO BUILDING
OWNERS 4.07 EST. $150K 24M HRI&ET 9-0-0 CNV
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - J. HOUSE
1419
QUANTIFYING THE MACRO EFFECTS OF
OCCUPANT MOVEMENT ON INDOOR AIR
MIXING 4.01 EST. $120K ? IAQ, C&H 8-0-0 CNV
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - J. HOUSE
1421
IMPACT OF SUPPLY WATER FILTRATION ON
BUILDING WATER SYSTEMS 3.06 EST. $85K ? IAQ, C&H
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - R. COHEN
1423
VERIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY OF
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS FOR
FITTING LOSS CALCULATION 5.02 EST. $30K ? DT
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1427
METERING COMMERCIAL AND
INSTITUTIONAL HOT WATER USE
(DEVELOPING LOWER COST MONITORING
APPROACHES) 6.06 EST. $80K ? O&MT 12-0-0-1 (13)
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - J. HOGELING
1437
IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY, FOOD QUALITY
AND FOOD SECURITY USING ON-LINE HACCP
MONITORING AND ON-LINE PREVENTIVE AND
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH AUTOMATIC
RAPID IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION
OF PROBLEM 10.09 EST. $130K ? FP&P 2-2-0-4
REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10
RL - R. AGUILO
1489
DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMPLIFIED EXERGY
ANALYSIS TOOL FOR BUILDINGS AND
COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S.
TG1
Exergy EST. $100K 10M A7 8 (Jan. 2007)
REC, 07.05 RET. 07.06
REC 07.08 REJ 07.10
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1503
EFFECTS OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ON SLEEP AND ON NEXT-DAY
PRODUCTIVITY 2.01 EST.$150K 24M B1, B2 9-0-3
REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10
RL - I. WALKER
1508
PROTOCOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
EVALUATION OF MEETINGS 2.08 EST.$90K 12M C4 9-0-0 6/24/07
REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10
REC. 07.12 REJ. 08.01
RL - I. WALKER
1510
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR
SI/IP CONSISTENCY OF ASHRAE HANDBOOK
CHAPTERS AND THEIR ELECTRONIC
ENHANCEMENT 1.06 EST.$25K 12M C1, E1 5-0-0 CV
REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1516 ASHRAE STANDARD 55-2004 USER'S MANUAL 2.01 EST.$108K 12M A5, A6 9-0-3-0 CNV (13)
REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10
RL - I. WALKER
1527
CLOSED LOOP CONTROL - PROBLEMS,
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS,
ALTERNATIVE ALGORITHMS TO PID
7.09
1.04 EST. $175K 24M
A6, A7,
C4, D5 13-0-5
REC. 07.12 REJ. 08.01
RL - G. JACKINS
1541
DEVELOP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO
DETERMINE THE OPTIMUM AIR FLOW
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY
EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT 9.10 EST. $150K 24M ? 13-0-0-6 (19)
REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04
REC. 08.09 REJ. 09.01
RL - C. LAWSON
1570
THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
CHILLED BEAMS ON LABORATORY FUME
HOOD PERFORMANCE 9.10 EST. $125K 18M ? 8-0-0-7 (15)
REC. 08.09 RET. 09.01
REC. 09.08 REJ. 09.10
RL - C. LAWSON
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-10
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS REJECTED - (Continued)
1571
SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF ASHRAE
STANDARD CROSS REFERENCES
SSPC
41 EST. $50K 9M E1 ?
REC. 08.10 REJ. 09.01
RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM
1572
LABORATORY DESIGN GUIDE REVISION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 9.10 EST. $30K 18M ? ?
REC. 08.09 REJ. 09.01
RL - C. LAWSON
1573
DETERMINATION OF SUITABLE
REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS A
TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129 9.10 EST. $60K 18M ? ?
REC. 08.09 RET. 09.01
REC. 09.08 REJ. 09.10
RL - C. LAWSON
1585
OPTIMIZATION AND TESTING OF A SOLAR
COOLING SYSTEM
6.07
8.12? EST. $125K 24M A3, A7 4-0-0-4 (8)
REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03
RL REPORTED 09.06 TOPIC
DROPPED BY TC
RL - J. HOGELING
1586
THE DIRECT REGENERATION OF
DESICCANTS WITH SOLAR ENERGY
6.07
8.12? EST. $116K 24M A3, A7 4-0-0-4 (8)
REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03
RL REPORTED 09.06 TOPIC
DROPPED BY TC
RL - J. HOGELING
1595
FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT
OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED BY THE
INSTALLATION OF
ULTRAVIOLET LAMPS TO MAINTAIN HVAC
EVAPORATOR COIL CLEANLINESS 2.09 EST. $115K 24M
A1, A2,
B1, B2,
C6, D6,
D7 13-0-0 (14) CNV
REC. 09.05 REJ.09.06
RL - I. WALKER
1598
WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF LOUVERED
SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF TOP MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST. $200K 12M D3 6-0-0-3 (9)
REC. 09.08 REJ.09.10
RL - I. WALKER
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-10
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10
MRV
STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL
========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================
RTARS TO REVIEW: Annual Meeting - Albuquerque
1614
EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF UV
SYSTEMS 5.10 EST. $225K 12M
A7 D1
E1 12-0-0-1
REC. 10.05
RL - D. CASTELLAN
1615
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC (FDD)
METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS 7.05 EST. $75K 18M A4 B4 9-0-1 CNV
REC. 10.05
RL - G. JACKINS
1616
REVISE LOAD CALCULATION APPLICATION
MANUAL 4.01 EST. $100K 18M E1 10-0-0
REC. 10.05
RL - J. HOUSE
1618
LITERATURE SEARCH AND RISK
ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW
LIMIT OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS IN
HEALTH CARE SPACES 9.06 EST. $50K 6M A7 14-0-0-4
REC. 10.05
RL - C. LAWSON
1619
DATA CENTER GASEOUS CONTAMINATION
LIMITS AND MEANS OF MONITORING 9.09 EST. $180K 18M
A1, D7,
E1, E2 13-0-0
REC. 10.05
RL - C. LAWSON
1621
DRIVING RAIN: IMPACT ON DURABILITY,
INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 4.04 EST. $250K 24M
A1, A6,
B2,
C7,E1,
E2 14-0-1
REC. 10.05
RL - J. HOUSE
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-11
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
REPORT #3 - A S H R A E R E S E A R C H E X P E N D I T U R E S
F O R 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1018-Jun-10
TOTAL PAID COMM. SCHEDULED CARRYOVER POTENTIAL REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING CURRENT TOTAL SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED
ASHRAE PRIOR REMAIN. @ CURRENT FY PRIOR 09-10 ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL PAYMENTS PAYMENTS COMM. FUTURE FY FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13
CAT. REGION PROJECT CONT. COMM. YEARS START F.Y. EXPENSES YEARS EXPENSES FROM 04-05 FROM 05-06 FROM 06-07 FROM 07-08 FROM 08-09 1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR. 4th QTR. JULY Y. T. D. TO DATE REMAIN. PAYMENTS EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES TC#
5 2008 NI Miami U. 45,000 21,350 23,650 21,813 21,813 21,813 43,163 1,837
11 2009 NI TFT 45,000 0 45,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 30,000 30,000 50,000 75,000
2010 NI UT@A 125,000 0 50,000 75,000 50,000
2010 Hom U.Waterloo 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
GIA 200,000 0 200,000 189,000 189,000 184,500 189,000 189,000 11,000 210,000 100,000 100,000
IAQ 10 1126 RP PBC 19,221 19,221 0 0 2,300 1,921 0 19,221 0 0 5.01
DT 6 1180 RP FG 79,816 79,816 0 0 7,984 0 79,816 0 0 5.02
O&MT 9 1196 RP ISU 30,000 30,000 0 0 4,500 3,000 0 30,000 0 0 6.01
IAQ 3 1212 RP MCI 95,000 95,000 0 0 9,500 0 95,000 0 0 9.10
IAQ 6 1216 RP AMCA/C 95,600 95,600 0 0 0 9,560 0 95,600 0 0 5.01
DT 1 1228 RP SCI 8,000 3,000 5,000 0 0 0 3,000 5,000 5,000 1.05
DT 2 1235 RP* CON 167,000 167,000 0 0 0 41,745 0 167,000 0 0 4.02
DT 9 1245 RP KSU 69,808 69,808 0 0 17,456 0 69,808 0 0 1.02
IAQ 5 1262 RP Part 2BATT 1,237,952 882,855 355,097 38,468 38,468 0 0 0 38,468 921,323 316,629 316,629 316,629 9.03
DT 1 1267 RP GWA 309,186 127,932 181,254 112,788 112,788 0 29,674 83,114 211,046 98,140 68,466 68,466 6.02
DT 5 1271 RP PU 120,156 108,143 12,013 12,013 12,013 0 0 12,013 120,156 0 0 4.10
DT 6 1272 RP AMCA 49,500 49,500 0 0 4,951 0 49,500 0 0 5.01
O&MT 10 1274 RP ADM 139,451 139,451 0 0 33,991 13,949 0 139,451 0 0 7.05
O&MT 7 1284 RP BluHeav 114,617 114,617 0 0 28,655 0 114,617 0 0 5.04
IAQ 4 1287 RP RTI 101,853 101,853 0 0 0 10,185 0 101,853 0 0 2.04
EC 8 1299 RP UT@A 158,838 158,838 0 0 0 0 158,838 0 0 2.04
IAQ 9 1302 RP UDEN 158,858 158,858 0 0 15,885 0 158,858 0 0 2.03
IAQ 0 1306 RP TNO 98,000 98,000 0 0 24,500 0 98,000 0 0 9.03
IAQ 6 1307 RP NWU 164,242 147,816 16,426 0 0 0 147,816 16,426 16,426 3.06
O&MT 3 1312 RP DREX 113,623 113,623 0 0 28,407 0 113,623 0 0 7.05
DT 9 1316 RP KSU 179,128 179,128 0 0 0 44,788 0 179,128 0 0 8.05
FP&P 6 1320 RP ISU 126,580 126,580 0 0 31,642 0 126,580 0 0 8.09
IAQ 13 1321 RP TSING 109,035 98,131 10,904 10,904 10,904 0 0 0 10,904 109,035 0 0 4.10
IAQ 9 1322 RP UNL 69,638 69,638 0 0 17,413 0 69,638 0 0 2.01
DT 1 1325 RP SYRA 128,000 128,000 0 0 32,000 0 128,000 0 0 4.04
DT 0 1327 RP DTI 215,240 215,240 0 0 0 53,810 0 215,240 0 0 10.03
SUEC 2 1328 RP NRCC 80,000 80,000 0 0 8,000 0 80,000 0 0 5.06
IAQ 10 1332 RP HUIZ 12,500 7,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 3,000 2,000 9,500 3,000 0 2.01
DT 8 1333 RP TXA&M 50,000 50,000 0 0 5,001 0 50,000 0 0 5.02
EC 10 1335 RP UNLV 125,762 23,580 102,182 47,160 47,160 0 0 11,790 11,790 23,580 47,160 78,602 55,022 55,022 5.03
DT 7 1339 RP MISS 118,910 0 118,910 44,592 44,592 0 22,296 22,296 22,296 96,614 74,318 74,318 8.12
DT 4 1343 RP IES 96,000 96,000 0 0 0 0 96,000 0 0 9.06
DT 5 1344 RP Engrsys 119,000 22,312 96,688 44,624 44,624 0 0 0 11,156 11,156 22,312 44,624 74,376 52,064 52,064 9.11
EC 8 1345 RP OKSU 130,202 58,590 71,612 39,060 39,060 0 0 0 0 0 9,765 29,295 87,885 42,317 32,552 32,552 8.05
REF 0 1352 RP GIKI 97,585 97,585 0 0 0 24,401 0 97,585 0 0 1.03
O&MT 3 1353 RP DREX 99,153 99,153 0 0 0 24,789 0 99,153 0 0 1.04
DT 8 1356 RP OKSU 154,003 57,748 96,255 57,748 57,748 0 57,748 115,496 38,507 38,507 38,507 1.08
EC 4 1360 RP RTI Intl. 185,220 34,728 150,492 69,456 69,456 0 0 0 17,364 17,364 34,728 69,456 115,764 81,036 81,036 2.04
IAQ 3 1361 RP UPITT 179,715 134,784 44,931 44,931 44,931 0 0 0 17,974 26,957 161,741 17,974 0 3.06
DT 6 1363 RP GARD 78,400 78,400 0 0 0 0 78,400 0 0 4.02
DT 11 1365 RP M&HLtd. 105,000 39,376 65,624 39,376 39,376 0 0 9,844 9,844 9,844 9,844 49,220 55,780 26,248 26,248 4.04
IAQ 5 1373 RP BEEE 99,332 99,332 0 0 0 0 99,332 0 0 5.03
DT 6 1376 RP UMinn 96,291 96,291 0 0 0 9,632 0 96,291 0 0 5.10
DT 1 1383 RP Wrightsoft 147,687 27,690 119,997 55,380 55,380 0 0 0 13,845 0 41,535 69,225 78,462 64,617 64,617 6.05
DT 8 1385 RP OKSU 193,132 0 193,132 72,424 72,424 18,106 54,318 54,318 138,814 120,708 72,424 48,284 6.08
SUEC 9 1387 RP KSU 117,174 65,910 51,264 51,264 51,264 0 0 0 10,985 17,576 11,718 10,985 76,895 40,279 0 6.09
DT 5 1388 RP GAS 152,454 152,454 0 0 0 18,846 0 152,454 0 0 6.10
O&MT 12 1390 RP FSE 130,617 55,980 74,637 73,893 73,893 0 0 0 13,995 31,908 27,990 83,970 46,647 744 7.04
DT 11 1394 RP* WASH 89,315 80,381 8,934 8,934 8,934 0 0 0 8,934 89,315 0 0 8.05
EC 9 1395 RP KSU 192,101 192,101 0 0 84,045 0 192,101 0 0 9.02
IAQ 9 1397 RP UCOL. 140,685 79,134 61,551 26,378 26,378 0 0 0 13,189 13,189 92,323 48,362 35,173 35,173 9.06
O&MT 9 1402 RP UMIS 104,746 94,272 10,474 10,474 10,474 0 0 0 10,474 104,746 0 0 10.07
O&MT 6 1404 RP MILWA 199,512 0 199,512 74,816 74,816 0 0 18,704 56,112 56,112 143,400 124,696 74,816 49,880 4.07
DT 10 1408 RP UNLV 173,177 56,240 116,937 53,776 53,776 0 0 0 12,828 12,828 28,120 84,360 88,817 63,161 48,156 15,005 2.06
REF 4 1409 RP Spauschus 46,200 0 46,200 34,648 34,648 8,662 25,986 25,986 20,214 11,552 11,552 3.02
DT 2 1415 RP NRCC 105,000 0 105,000 26,250 26,250 0 13,125 13,125 13,125 91,875 78,750 52,500 26,250 4.05
DT 8 1416 RP UT-Austin 168,236 63,090 105,146 42,060 42,060 0 0 0 0 10,515 10,515 21,030 84,120 84,116 63,086 63,086 4.07
IAQ 9 1418 RP UCOL. 85,605 48,150 37,455 16,050 16,050 0 0 0 0 16,050 64,200 21,405 21,405 21,405 4.10
DT 6 1420 AMCA 135,600 0 135,600 50,850 50,850 25,425 25,425 25,425 110,175 84,750 84,750 5.01
DT 5 1431 RP Engrsys 114,000 85,496 28,504 28,504 28,504 0 10,687 17,100 11,404 0 0 85,496 28,504 0 9.11
IAQ 0 1438 RP AUB 79,200 79,200 0 0 0 0 79,200 0 0 5.03
DT 0 1444 RP EPFL 179,000 89,496 89,504 44,748 44,748 0 0 0 11,187 11,187 11,187 0 11,187 100,683 78,317 44,756 44,756 1.03
IAQ 9 1448 RP CPP 93,368 0 93,368 46,684 46,684 0 0 11,671 35,013 35,013 58,355 46,684 46,684 4.03
O&MT 1 1449 RP BSC 160,000 60,000 100,000 60,000 60,000 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 45,000 105,000 55,000 40,000 40,000 6.03
EC 10 1455 RP Taylor Eng. 160,000 30,000 130,000 60,000 60,000 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 30,000 60,000 100,000 70,000 70,000 1.04
DT 9 1456 RP UCOL. 89,463 89,463 0 0 0 22,367 0 89,463 0 0 4.07
IAQ 6 1457 RP UWISC 134,899 121,411 13,488 13,488 13,488 0 45,529 13,488 0 121,411 13,488 0 2.03
DT 6 1460 RP UWISC 88,476 33,178 55,298 55,298 55,298 0 0 16,589 13,271 8,849 16,589 49,767 38,709 0 SSPC41
IAQ 6 1466 RP UMinn 173,733 130,302 43,431 43,431 43,431 0 0 26,060 17,371 0 130,302 43,431 0 2.04
EC 9 1467 RP UCOL. 167,425 0 167,425 62,784 62,784 0 0 15,696 47,088 47,088 120,337 104,641 62,784 41,857 10.07
DT 8 1468 RP TXA&M 175,311 0 175,311 78,891 78,891 26,297 26,297 26,297 26,297 149,014 96,420 96,420 1.05
IAQ 10 1469 RP KEMA 350,000 0 350,000 131,248 131,248 0 0 32,812 98,436 98,436 251,564 218,752 131,248 87,504 5.10
DT 6 1472 RP UWISC 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 12,500 0 50,000 0 0 10.04
DT 9 1475 RP US_Meat 180,000 33,750 146,250 45,000 45,000 0 0 0 11,250 11,250 22,500 56,250 123,750 101,250 45,000 56,250 2.02
REF 5 1476 RP MSU 228,294 0 228,294 171,220 171,220 42,805 42,805 42,805 42,805 42,805 185,489 57,074 57,074 8.02
DT 10 1477 RP WBT 82,551 82,551 0 0 0 20,639 0 82,551 0 0 4.02
O&MT 1 1478 RP Wiss, etc 150,000 0 150,000 56,248 56,248 0 14,062 14,062 28,124 28,124 121,876 93,752 56,248 37,504 4.03
EC 9 1480 RP ArchEng 149,995 149,995 0 0 0 37,499 0 149,995 0 0 5.10
DT 9 1482 RP KSU 92,669 92,669 0 0 0 9,269 0 92,669 0 0 4.01
EC 5 1484 RP Purdue 71,259 71,259 0 0 0 7,126 0 0 71,259 0 0 3.01
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-11
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
REPORT #3 - A S H R A E R E S E A R C H E X P E N D I T U R E S
F O R 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1018-Jun-10
TOTAL PAID COMM. SCHEDULED CARRYOVER POTENTIAL REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING CURRENT TOTAL SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED
ASHRAE PRIOR REMAIN. @ CURRENT FY PRIOR 09-10 ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL PAYMENTS PAYMENTS COMM. FUTURE FY FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13
CAT. REGION PROJECT CONT. COMM. YEARS START F.Y. EXPENSES YEARS EXPENSES FROM 04-05 FROM 05-06 FROM 06-07 FROM 07-08 FROM 08-09 1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR. 4th QTR. JULY Y. T. D. TO DATE REMAIN. PAYMENTS EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES TC#
O&MT 9 1486 RP UN-L 152,220 85,626 66,594 51,375 51,375 0 0 0 14,271 22,833 14,271 99,897 52,323 15,219 7.05
DT 9 1487 RP UCOL. 84,714 21,178 63,536 42,356 42,356 0 0 10,589 10,589 21,178 42,356 42,358 21,180 21,180 4.10
DT 7 1488 RP TNTech 54,963 27,480 27,483 27,483 27,483 0 0 0 0 5,499 0 21,984 49,464 5,499 0 7.05
REF 6 1507 RP Safe 87,500 0 87,500 65,624 65,624 0 16,406 16,406 32,812 32,812 54,688 21,876 21,876 3.01
IAQ 5 1509 RP UDayton 137,563 41,268 96,295 61,902 61,902 0 0 20,634 20,634 20,634 61,902 75,661 34,393 13,759 2.09
DT 8 1512 RP UT-Austin 121,228 0 121,228 22,730 22,730 11,365 11,365 11,365 109,863 98,498 45,460 40,914 12,124 4.10
DT 5 1522 RP BEEE 104,500 0 104,500 39,188 39,188 9,797 29,391 29,391 75,109 65,312 39,188 26,124 5.03
DT 10 1544 RP AET 194,850 0 194,850 41,754 41,754 20,877 20,877 20,877 173,973 153,096 83,508 69,588 6.06
REF 8 1589 RP OKSU 137,065 0 137,065 68,532 68,532 68,532 68,532 68,533 68,533 68,533 8.04
O&MT 3 1590 RP APPA 125,000 0 125,000 93,748 93,748 23,437 23,437 23,437 23,437 23,437 101,563 31,252 31,252 7.08
O&MT 9 1597 RP UCOL. 297,866 0 297,866 37,234 37,234 18,617 18,617 18,617 279,249 260,632 74,468 74,468 111,696 1.04
TOTAL 13,052,268 6,964,101 5,959,667 2,838,600 0 2,838,600 14,784 65,825 140,433 198,846 358,584 39,548 210,860 357,432 592,278 184,500 1,638,482 8,602,583 4,321,185 3,078,230 2,616,259 802,128 352,320
Avg. Cost of Proj. 138,833 Budget= 2,848,500 Budget 2,983,000 TBD TBD
Uncommitted 09-10 funds 9,900 Uncommitted funds: 366,741 TBD TBD
Cost 10-11 11-12 12-13
1493 85,000 40,000 45,000
1502 240,000 0 0 0
1515 180,000 65,516 65,516 43,682
1517 120,000 60,000 60,000
1547 130,000 65,000 65,000
1583 80,000 60,000 20,000
1596 1,440,000 0 0 0
2,275,000 290,516 255,516 43,682
1611 178,000 53,400 53,400 53,400
1612 226,800 85,048 85,048 56,704
1617 62,013 62,013
1620 219,014 82,128 82,128 54,758
1622 10,500 10,500
2,971,327 ` 476,092 208,544
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1245-RP 1.02
DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCTS
FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY
MEASUREMENTS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED FROM JULY 2007 TO JULY 2009. P.I. CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO TERRY BECK IN OCTOBER
2008 AND END DATE EXTENDED TO JULY 2009 AND THEN TO JANUARY 2010.
Data analysis and report to be submitted by April
2010. The final report will be submitted by June 2010
and two papers will be presented in January 2011.
1352-RP 1.03
EVAPORATION IN FLOODED
CORRUGATED PLATE HEAT
EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA AND
AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED FROM SEP. 2008 TO SEP 2009 AND THEN TO AUG 2010.
The PI is working on the final report. Need to extend
this project to August 2010 (no-cost extension). TC
1.3 also is leading RP-1444 which is making good
progress. However, on RP-1327, TC 10.3 is the lead,
there are a lot of problems and need no-cost
extension and more. TC 1.3 is also tracking projects
of the last two winners of the NIA awards: one from U.
Miami (Ohio) and the other is Amir Jokar of WSU-
Vancouver, WA.
1556-TRP 1.03
CHARACTERIZATION OF LIQUID
REFRIGERANT FLOW EMERGING FROM A
FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
This project has been ready to go for bids since Fall of
2009.
1353-RP 1.04
STABILITY AND ACCURACY OF VAV BOX
CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR DRAFT FINAL
REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE EXTENDED FROM FEB. 2009 TO FEB. 2010 AND THEN TO
JUNE 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM JANUARY 2010.
Need to provide a no-cost extension until June 2010
since the progress reports are circulating now.
1502-TRP 1.04
USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR
ADVANCED SYSTEM OPERATION
PROJECT RELEASED FOR BID SPRING 2010. ZERO BIDS RECEIVED . NO BID REASONS OBTAINED FROM 3 OF
THE 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS SO FAR. MOST INDICATED THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO BID.
TC anxious to find out if this project will go out for bids
in Spring 2010. They have dropped RTAR-1490 and
have 1597-WS (with TC 10.7) ongoing.
1597-RP 1.04
STOCHASTIC CONTROL OPTIMIZATION OF
MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS FOR U.S. CITIES
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
I told them even though RAC may have accepted the
PES recommendation to fund this URP, the funding
constraints may force this to go out only in Fall 2010.
1468-RP 1.05
DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE
BUILDING INFORMATIOIN MODEL (BIM)
FOR THERMAL MODEL COMPLIANCE
TRAINING NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. NONE SUBMITTED SINCE CONTRACT AWARD IN SEP. 2009.
1356-RP 1.08
METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE ACTUAL
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PIPE AND
DUCT INSULATION AT BELOW-AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - END DATE FOR PROJECT IS
JULY 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010
1444-RP 1.08
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF TWO-
PHASE PRESSURE DROPS AND FLOW
PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-
410a AND AMMONIA
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - LATEST END DATE FOR
PROJECT IS AUG 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010
1550-TRP 1.08
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF
INSULATING COATINGS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
SECTION 1 Research Liaison (Sriram Somasundaram, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1592-WS 1.10
CHP DESIGN GUIDE - UPDATE TO THE
COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) RAC IS REVIEWING THIS TOPIC AT THE ALBUQUERQUE MEETING ON SATURDAY, 6/26
They are revising the WS and getting ready to submit
to RAC this Spring.
1605-RTAR 1.10
UPDATE TO THE COMBUSTION TURBINE
INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN
GUIDE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
They were told to provide more technical details of
how the design guide will be revised and updated with
current data. I also gave them a copy of the design
guide revisions process that RAC had come up with
for future such RTARs to work with.
SECTION 1 Research Liaison (Sriram Somasundaram, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1332-RP 2.01
REVISIONS TO THE ASHRAE THERMAL
COMFORT TOOL TO MAINTAIN
CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004
NEED UPDATED TOOL, FINAL REPORT, AND CODE DELIVERABLE FROM PI IN ALBUQUERQUE FOR TC
APPROVAL AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. SIX MONTH FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN JUNE 2009 TO UPDATE
AND ENHANCE TOOL TO MATCH LATEST VERSION OF STANDARD. NEW CONTRACT END DATE WAS DEC. 2009
1445-WS 2.01
ENERGY CONSERVATION, AIR-
CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN
HOT-HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER WINTER 2010 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC
SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE FROM SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JULY 2010 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR
BID.
Met with TC 2.1 res sub com chair. Discussed issues -
suggested chnages and new language and required
info (PES membership). Will resubmit. Problem with
date on submitted paperwork?
1504-RTAR 2.01
IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF CLOTHING
INSULATION FOR NON-WESTERN
ENSEMBLES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SUMMER 2009 MEETING.
1515-TRP 2.01
THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY
ACCEPTABILITY IN BUILDINGS THAT
REDUCE ENERGY BY REDUCING
MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM OVERHEAD
DIFFUSERS
RAC PLANS TO RESUBMIT IN ALBUQUERQUE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS PROJECT FOR
APPROVAL ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
1611-URP 2.01
ON THE ASSOCIATION OF LOW INDOOR
HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN'S
ABSENTEEISM
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED DECEMBER 2009. TC MUST
PLACE RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
2.1 is aapropriate. Apparently 2.1 has reviwed this
and will forward info to morts.
1243-RP 2.03
DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF GASEOUS
EFFLUENTS AND BY-PRODUCTS OF
FUNGAL GROWTH THAT AFFECT INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTS PHASE II
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS
1457-RP 2.03
BY-PRODUCT PRODUCTION FROM
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION
ASSOCIATED WITH INDOOR AIR
CLEANING DEVICES
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS EXTENDED FROM AUG. 2009 TO SEP.
2010. LAST QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC 2009
1548-RTAR 2.03
IN-DUCT FULL-SCALE LABORATORY-
EVALUATED COMPARISON OF
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION (PCO)
FILTERS VERSUS DRY-SCRUBBING MEDIA
FILTERS
TOPIC REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN AFTER MAY 15, 2010 DEADLINE PASSED WITHOUT WORK
STATEMENT SUBMITTED. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL
BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING.
1557-TRP 2.03
LAB COMPARISON OF RELATIVE
PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE
FILTRATION MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW
CHALLENGE CONCENTRATIONS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1579-RTAR 2.03
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF OZONE
FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING.
1281-RP 2.04
IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND
CORRELATION OF ULTRAFINE INDOOR
AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER WITH
OUTDOOR VALUES
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS
1287-RP 2.04
PARTICLE COUNTER SPECIFICATION FOR
USE WITH FILTER PERFORMANCE TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER TO MORTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1299-RP 2.04
ENERGY IMPLICATIONS OF IN-DUCT
FILTRATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS
1466-RP 2.04
DEVELOPMENT OF A CALIBRATION
REFERENCE FOR USE WITH TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - END DATE FOR PROJECT IS
APRIL 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010
1558-RTAR 2.04
DEVELOP AND VALIDATE A METHOD OF
TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING
FROM FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-
ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1322-RP 2.06
PRODUCTIVITY AND PERCEPTION BASED
EVALUATION OF INDOOR NOISE CRITERIA
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR DRAFT FINAL
REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE - MARCH 2006. EXTENDED SIX TIMES TO JAN. 2010.
1408-RP 2.06
THE EFFECTS OF LINING LENGTH ON
INSERTION LOSS OF ACOUSTICAL DUCT
LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK
FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT COST
FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has asked
staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress
reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work completed.
Needed to expand scope to include along duct and to
exterior sound and vibration propogationm. Also will
allow 1529 researchers to have access to lab -
considered very important if good modeling is to
happen.
1529-TRP 2.06
FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL
MODELING OF SOUND TRANSMISSION
AND RADIATION IN LINED DUCTS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1598-RTAR 2.07
WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF
LOUVERED SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF
TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1601-RTAR 2.07
NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF
HVAC&R ISOLATION/RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1595-RTAR 2.09
FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE
AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED
BY THE INSTALLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET
LAMPS TO MAINTAIN EVAPORATOR COIL
CLEANLINESS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1484-RP 3.01
ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE OF
SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-
TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATION
SYSTEMS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE
DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1507-RP 3.01
BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME
BOUNDARY CONCENTRATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009.
1580-TRP 3.01
RISK ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE
REFRIGERANTS IN RESIDENTIAL AIR
CONDITIONING AND COMMERCIAL
REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1583-TRP 3.01
ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY
TEST METHODS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
1584-TRP 3.01
ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES TO PREDICTING THE
BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1410-TRP 3.02
EFFECTS OF SYSTEM MATERIALS
TOWARD THE BREAKDOWN OF POE
LUBRICANTS AND HFC REFRIGERANTS -
PART 2
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1495-TRP 3.03
EFFECT OF LUBRICANT ON THE
DISTRIBUTION OF MOISTURE BETWEEN
THE VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF
REFRIGERANTS (PHASE 1)
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1446-RTAR 3.04
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS
OF CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED
FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2010 AND NOW WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
1361-RP 3.06
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING
TOWERS USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER
TREATMENT DEVICES
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN APRIL 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE
DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1479-RTAR 3.06
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A MONO
CHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON
LEGIONELLA COLONIZATION OF AN
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE WATER SYSTEM
AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH
CARE-ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES'
DISEASE (LD)
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC.
1599-RTAR 3.08
ASSESSMENT OF MEASUREMENT
TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE
(LFR) OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
SECTION 3 Research Liaison (Ray Cohen, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1482-RP 4.01
UPDATE TO MEASUREMENTS OF OFFICE
EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA
NEED DOCUMENTATION OF TC APPROVAL VOTE OF DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUGUST 2009 FOR
PROJECT FILE, FINAL REPORT DELIVERABLES FROM PI, AND DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON FINAL RESULTS
FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT
Project Completed. Disposition of ASHRAE research
form submitted to MORTS 1/22/10.
1616-RTAR 4.01
REVISE LOAD CALCULATION
APPLICATION MANUAL RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1413-TRP 4.02
DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES
FOR FILLING WEATHER DATA-GAPS
DURING ANALYSIS OF MEASURED
BUILDING ENERGY USE
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. TC voted to approve revised WS. RL must review.
1477-RP 4.02
DEVELOPMENT OF OVER 2500 WEATHER
FILES FOR INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS JUN. 2008 AND WAS EXTENDED ONCE
TO MAR. 2009 AND THEN AGAIN TO JULY 2010. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO TRIGGERS
2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.
Draft final report received. No-cost extension will be
requested. Incorrect title. Correct title is
"Development of Over 2500 Weather Files for
International Locations"
1494-RTAR 4.02
PROCEDURES TO GENERATE HOURLY
CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA
SETS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced.
1561-WS 4.02
PROCEDURES TO ADJUST OBSERVED
CLIMATIC DATA FOR REGIONAL OR
MICRO-CLIMATIC VARIATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Draft WS written. TC is aiming for submittal to RAC in
Spring '10.
1610-RTAR
COND.
ACCEPT 4.02
DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPOSITION
MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR
IRRADIANCE
CLEAR RAC APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR RTAR WITH RL, SUBMIT REVISED RTAR TO MORTS FOR POSTING,
PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF WORK STATEMENT
1613-TRPC 4.02
UPDATE CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA IN
CHAPTER 14 OF THE 2013 HANDBOOK OF
FUNDAMENTALS
COMPLETE APPROVAL CONDITIONS. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED IN MARCH 2010 THIS PROJECT FOR BID.
TC MUST REVISE WS AND SUBMIT TO RL FOR FINAL OK TO BID. RL MUST CONFIRM ALL CONDITIONS HAVE
BEEN SATISFIED AND NOTIFY MORTS THAT WS IS NOW READY TO BID. THIS TASK MUST BE COMPLETED BY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010 BASED ON A RANKING OF ALL
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS BY RAC AND FUNDING.
1425-RTAR 4.03
CHARACTERIZATION OF INFILTRATION,
VENTILATION AND IAQ IN MID- AND HIGH-
RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is still pursuing this topic.
1426-RTAR 4.03
OCCUPANT RESPONSE TO THE NOISE OF
RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. TC is still pursuing this topic.
1478-RP 4.03
MEASURING AIR-TIGHTNESS OF MID- AND
HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009. PMS met in Orlando.
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1547-TRP 4.03
CO2-BASED DEMAND CONTROLLED
VENTILATION FOR MULTIPLE ZONE HVAC
SYSTEMS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. RAC voted to conditionally approve in Orlando.
1596-TRP 4.03
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
IN RETAIL STORES
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
TC 4.3 and TC 2.3 will co-sponsor WS. Deadline for
submittal is Feb. 22, 2010.
1235-RP 4.04
THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND
CONTROL OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR
DIFFUSION IN WALL SYSTEMS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL
CONTRACT END DATE WAS SEP. 2009 AND WAS EXTENDED THREE TIMES. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE IS
STILL DEC. 2009 AFTER ORLANDO.
PMS review final report(s). A 6-month no-cost
extension will be requested to complete review and
revisions of final report.
1325-RP
4.04
4.02
STD.
160P
ENVIRONMENTAL WEATHER LOADS FOR
HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
OF BUILDINGS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL
CONTRACT END DATE WAS MAR. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED FIVE TIMES TO JULY. 2010. LATEST QUARTERLY
PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE IS FROM OCT. 2009. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO
TRIGGERS 2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.
Draft final report received. PMS is reviewing and
commenting will continue until end of February. A 6-
month no-cost extension will be requested.
1621-RTAR 4.04
DRIVING RAIN: IMPACT ON DURABILITY,
INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1368-RTAR 4.05
DEVELOP LOCAL CONVECTIVE HEAT
TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR
AND OUTDOOR SURFACES OF
FENESTRATION SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced.
1414-RTAR 4.05
DETERMINATION OF THE U-FACTORS,
SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENTS AND
VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF
STANDARD FENESTRATION UNITS MADE
FROM REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION
FRAME AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO
UPDATE TABLES 4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN
THE FENESTRATION CHAPTER OF
HANDBOOK OF FUNDAMENTALS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced.
1415-RP 4.05
THERMAL AND LIGHTING PERFORMANCE
METRICS OF TUBLUAR DAYLIGHTING
DEVICES
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
RAC voted to approve contractor recommendation in
Orlando.
1456-RP 4.07
ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT NATURAL AND
HYBRID VENTILATION MODELS IN WHOLE-
BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN OCTOBER 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER FROM PI ALSO
TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
PMS met in Orlando. PMS is reviewing final report.
An email ballot for approval of report will likely be
conducted. A no-cost extension will likely be
requested.
1588-WS
4.07
4.05
REPRESENTATIVE LAYER-BY-LAYER
DESCRIPTIONS FOR FENESTRATION
SYSTEMS WITH SPECIFIED BULK
PROPERTIES SUCH AS U-FACTOR AND
SHGC RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 WS has been drafted.
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1622-URP
4.07
7.01
COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ENERGY
USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN
FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
1321-RP 4.10
MODELING VOC SORPTION OF BUILDING
MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR
AIR QUALITY - PHASE 11 (SECOND PHASE
OF 1097-RP)
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS
PMS needs to review final report and make a
recommendation to TC.
1458-TRP 4.10
MODELING PERSON-TO-PERSON
CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT IN A
MECHANICALLY VENTILATED ROOM
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. TC representative will review draft RFP.
1465-RTAR 4.10
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
MODEL TO REPRESENT THE
PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR
(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET
USED IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING AUGUST 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
OCTOBER 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is not planning to submit WS.
1512-TRP 4.10
CFD RESOURCE DECISIONS IN PARTICLE
TRANSPORT MODELING
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK TO START IN AUGUST 2010 - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI
NOW REGARDING PROJECT. RAC voted to approve contractor selection in Orlando.
1450-RTAR
SSPC
62.2
TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS FROM
GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING DECEMBER 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1216-RP 5.01
INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON
BI/AIRFOIL CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND
SOUND
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUG. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING.
1272-RP 5.01
INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON
FORWARD CURVED CENTRIFUGAL FANS,
AIR AND SOUND NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1420-TRP 5.01
INLET SYSTEM EFFECTS ON AIR AND
SOUND PERFORMANCE OF PLENUM
FANS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
1617-URP 5.01 FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
1180-RP 5.02 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS
NEED STATUS REPORT AND ESTIMATED END DATE ON TC'S EFFORT TO COMPLETE PROJECT ON OWN USING
VOLUNTEERS - ON SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE SUMMER 2010?
1333-RP 5.02
HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY
MEASUREMENTS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN SEP. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING. UNDERSTAND PMS IS TRYING TO GET ADDITIONAL DATA FROM EXPANDED STUDY ADDED
TO REPORT.
1488-RP 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL
DUCT FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MAY 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE.
1493-TRP 5.02
CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION
OF DUCTING FITTING LOSSES
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
1591-RTAR 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF NON-METAL
FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE
RESISTANCE TO FLOW
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1606-TRP 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL
TRANSITIONS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1292-RP 5.03
COMPARISON OF TOTAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION OF A SERIES FAN
POWERED TERMINAL VS. PARALLEL FAN
POWERED TERMINAL
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1373-RP 5.03
AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS WITH
STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1438-RP 5.03
SIMPLIFIED THERMAL MODEL WITH
EXPERIMENTS TO DESIGN OPTIMIZED
CHILLED CEILING AND POSITIVE
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1500-WS 5.03
A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE
SELECTION OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN OCT. 2011 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1545-WS 5.03
NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD
HEATING AND AIR CHANGE
EFFECTIVENESS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN JUL. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1546-WS 5.03
EXPANSION AND UPDATE ADPI FOR
OVERHEAD MIXING SYSTEMS IN BOTH
COOLING AND HEATING
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN JUL. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1620-URP 5.03
BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
1284-RP 5.04
DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING
AND SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF
INDUSTRIAL PULSE CLEANED DUST
COLLECTORS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS OCT. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED
ONCE TO FEB. 2009.
1247-RP 5.06 BALCONY SPILL PLUMES
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1328-RP 5.06
ALGORITHM FOR SMOKE MODELING IN
LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED
BUILDINGS NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1447-TRP 5.06
PERFORMANCE OF PRESSURIZED
STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1376-RP 5.10
METHOD OF TEST TO EVALUATE FIELD
PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN FEB. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING.
1469-RP 5.10
THERMAL COMFORT IN COMMERCIAL
KITCHENS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. MORTS HELPED PI SINCE ORLANDO MEETING WITH KITCHEN RECRUITMENT LETTER.
1480-RP 5.10
ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION
AND ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING. HAVE RECORD OF PMS APPROVAL OF FINAL REPORT BUT NEED TC APPROVAL VOTE.
1614-RTAR 5.10
EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF UV
SYSTEMS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1388-RP 6.01
REEVALUATION OF HIGH-ALTITUDE
EFFECTS ON OPERATION OF GAS-FIRED
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER FROM PI ALSO
TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
Work is done, report of the contractor is not yet
finalised and under review of TC6.10 , they will have
remarks. The contractor has to handle this a new end
date is depending on this.
1563-RTAR 6.03
IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR
AIR QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING. TC will send WS to RC before May 15
1383-RP 6.05
DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE
SYSTEM MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION
AND ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND
SYSTEMS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. POSSIBLY NEED TO WORK OUT LICENSE ISSUE WITH DOE AND UC BERKELEY FOR USE OF ENERGY
PLUS ROUTINES
WORK is ongoing LICENSE agreement will be
discussed by PMSC and Dru Crawley
1544-TRP 6.06
ESTABLISHING BENCHMARK LEVELS OF
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL HOT
WATER USE BY END USE
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
RsC proposes the TC to continue with the second
bidder
1387-RP 6.09
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN
FOR EMERGENCY COOLING
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS APRIL 2010 AND WAS EXTENDED TO
JULY 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT IS DATED DEC. 2009.
1576-WS 6.09
TES SYSTEM PERFORMANCE METRICS
RELATED TO CARBON EMISSION
REDUCTIONS AT THE POWER
GENERATION SOURCE
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SUMMER 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2013 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
discussion with HAL LEVIN shows that the TC is
expected to drop this item
1607-RTAR 6.09
DESIGN AND ULTILIZATION OF THERMAL
ENERGY STORAGE TO INCREASE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF WIND ENERGY
RESOURCES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING. TC has to submit WS, ask Larry
1497-RTAR 6.10
VENT PERFORMANCE MODEL FOR ALL
CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-
UNIT FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNACES,
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
TC has to submit WS before August 2010. TC is
aware of this and will decide this summermeeting.
1517-TRPR 6.10
VALIDATION OF A LOW-ORDER ACOUSTIC
MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS
APPLICATION FOR DIAGNOSING
COMBUSTION DRIVEN OSCILLATIONS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR REBID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
TC is aware and will vote on this and send the almost
unchanged WS with the TC approval .
SECTION 6 Research Liaison (Jaap Hogeling, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1574-RTAR 7.03
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADVANCED BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH
PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, GREEN
BUILDINGS, LEED, ETC) TO OPTIMIZE
SUSTAINABILITY AND ACHIEVING DESIGN
EXPECTATIONS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. THE MOST RECENT
DRAFT SUBMITTED IN FEB. 2009 DID NOT ADDRESS RAC'S COMMENTS AT ALL. AUTHOR NEEDS TO RESPOND
1609-RTAR 7.03
DEFINING THE CAPABILITIES, NEEDS AND
CURRENT LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING
INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER MEETING 2010. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. WILL REVIEW AT THIS MEETING
1274-RP 7.05
FIELD PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF
PACKAGE EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFY THE
BENEFITS OF PROPER SERVICE AND
DETERMINE THE LONG TERM NEED FOR
MONITORING, FDD AND CONTINUOUS
COMMISSIONING TECHNOLOGY
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN DECEMBER 2007 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS
OR SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. ALSO, SUBMIT COPY OF DRAFT FR TO MORTS
TO TRIGGER PAYMENT TO P.I. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE WAS MARCH 2008. NEED NO-COST-EXTENSION
FROM TC AND PI AS MINIMUM
PMS GETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO
FINALIZE REPORT
1312-RP 7.05
TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT
DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 TO MARCH 2010, WHICH HAS NOW PASSED. CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS.
MAKING PROGRESS-NO COST EXTENSION
3/31/10
1543-RTAR 7.05
DEMAND RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION
PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2010
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT ANNUAL 2008
MEETING. WILL RESUBMIT
1615-RTAR 7.05
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC
(FDD) METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1590-RP 7.08
IMPLEMENTATION OF TOTAL COST OF
OWNERSHIP (TCO) PRINCIPLES INTO
HIGHER EDUCATION AS AN INTEGRATED
DECISION MAKING TOOL
PI NEEDS TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PMS AND MORTS TO TRIGGER ANY ADDITIONAL
PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED NO CONTACT
1587-WS
7.09
1.04
IMPROVED TOOLS FOR CONTROL LOOP
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND
EVALUATION
RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THERE IS A POTENTIAL
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS IT APPEARS. REVIEW AT THIS MEETING- CHECK NIST RP
1483-RTAR
SSPC
90.1
STANDARD 90.1 LINKED CRITERIA
SELECTION ANALYSIS BASED ON
PERFORMANCE WITH DESIGN PACKAGES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING AUGUST 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
OCTOBER 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. NO CONTACT
SECTION 7 Research Liaison (George Jackins, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1476-RP 8.02
WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENBALING
ECONOMIC AND SCALBLE R718 CHILLERS
- PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT
PI NEEDS TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PMS AND MORTS TO TRIGGER ANY ADDITIONAL
PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PI HAS ASKED TO BACK-DATE CONTRACT
TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT - MORTS IS AGREEABLE TO WORKING WITH UNIV. ON
THIS ISSUE BUT NEED QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS FIRST.
PI was going to be the RSC chair but now has
resigned due to this project. PMS is meeting at
Orlando. TC will find a new RSC chair. PI didn't get a
copy of the contract. Phil gave him one.
1462-TRP 8.03
ACTIVE MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING
HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN SORPTION
FLUIDS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
RSC approves the WS as ammended with editorial
changes and the TC has already approved. The TC
chair has submitted the edited WS with the approval
to bid toMORTs this meeting.
1535-WS 8.04
A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION
FACTOR CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-
SIDE REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS
OF COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SPRING 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID. POTENTIAL $50K IN ARTI CO-FUNDING TC intends to resubmitt by the May 15th date
1564-TRP 8.04
MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN
THE MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1577-RTAR 8.04
TUBE-TO-TUBE CONDUCTION EFFECTS IN
FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. TC intends to submit by the May 15th date
1316-RP 8.05
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE
HEAT TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE
PITCH IN A HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE
TUBE BUNDLE
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
OF EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM MARCH 2008 TO JULY 2010. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS. PI CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO STEVE ECKELS ON 08.11 WHEN
BABIN LEFT KSU.
1394-RP 8.05
STUDY OF CARBON DIOXIDE
CONDENSATION IN A CHEVRON ANGLE
PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
TC heard the final oral report from the PI the RsC will
vote on the report and make a recommendation to the
TC for vote on Monday.
1320-RP 8.09
THE IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATION STORAGE ON THE
SHELF LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
TC AND P.I. SHOULD CONSIDER IN ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010
DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
PI gave a report to RSC. PI will give Donna the past
reports. There has been an another no cost extension
to 9/1/2010 approved by tc in Louisville. Two RTARS
under development. One "Eval of energy eff Gasket
seals on Household refrig" the other is Eval O Hydro
flouro-Olefin HFO 12343yf and 1234 ze for use in
domestic refrig."
1565-TRP 8.10
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASHRAE DESIGN
GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR
VENTILATION SYSTEMS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
RFP approved by RSC chair. They have already
received some COFUNDING money on this project.
1566-WS 8.10
EQUATIONS TO ESTIMATE EVAPORATION
RATES FROM WETTED SURFACES IN
NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL, AND
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING AND MEAT
PROCESSING PLANTS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
TC sent out the WS to the members for review in Jan
2010. 1.12 8.12 and 9.8 have agreed to co-sponsor.
SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected])
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1581-WS
8.11
6.03
DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP
GUIDELINES FOR UNITARY AIR
CONDITIONER TEST CONFIGURATIONS
WHICH CANNOT ADHERE TO ASHRAE
SPECIFIED DUCT DIMENSIONS AND
EXTERNAL PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
TC will vote on the revised WS this meeting and
resubmit.
1608-WS 8.11
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE
RATING (CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL
UNITARY HVAC, PHASE 1
RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THIS WAS A CONDITIONALLY
APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING The tc will develop a WS and submit before May 15th.
1339-RP 8.12
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF
DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT ALTITUDE
CONTRACT WITH CONDITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO
COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING PROJECT. TC has some conditions for award.
1491-RTAR EHC OZONE AIR CLEANING
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE MAY 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN. WS
MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY
BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SPRING 2009 MEETING.
ws is being written by Hal Levin and others. They
hope to have one in by May 15th.
SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #5
APPENDIX R-12
ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando
1395-RP 9.02
HEAT GAINS FROM ELECTRICAL AND
CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2
NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT FROM JAN. 2010. TC AND P.I. SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER IN
ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010 DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
1603-TRP 9.03
ROLE OF HVAC SYSTEMS IN THE
TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS
IN BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL
TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1498-RTAR 9.04
DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR OUTDOOR AIR
VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT
PUMP SYSTEM
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2014 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2010 MEETING.
1342-WS 9.06
ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF
HEALTHCARE SPACES BY FUNCTION
TOPIC EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JUNE 2009. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC AFTER 4 YEARS ON PLAN. WORK STATEMENT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY RAC IN JUNE 2005. SUBMIT NEW
RTAR OR WS IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH UPDATED REFERENCES AND RAC COMMENTS
ADDRESSED
1618-RTAR 9.06
LITERATURE SEARCH AND RISK
ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW
LIMIT OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS IN
HEALTH CARE SPACES RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1499-TRP 9.09
THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY ON THE
RELIABILITY OF DATA CENTERS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1619-RTAR 9.09
DATA CENTER GASEOUS
CONTAMINATION LIMITS AND MEANS OF
MONITORING RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1540-RTAR 9.10
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY
FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF
TURBULENCE INTENSITY AT A
LABORATORY FUME HOOD FACE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1541-RTAR 9.10
DEVELOP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO
DETERMINE THE OPTIMUM AIR FLOW
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY,
EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1570-RTAR 9.10
THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
CHILLED BEAMS ON LABORATORY FUME
HOOD PERFORMANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1572-RTAR 9.10
LABORATORY DESIGN GUIDE REVISION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected])
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1573-RTAR 9.10
DETERMINATION OF SUITABLE
REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS
A TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1344-RP 9.11
CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION
STRATEGY UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION
AND VALIDATION OF MINIMUM PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIALS FOR BASIC
CONFIGURATION AND APPLICATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT DEC. 2009
1399-TRP 9.11
SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION
RATES FROM VARIOUS CLEANROOM
ACTIVITIES & PROCESSES
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1431-RP 9.11
ANALYSIS OF TRANSIENT
CHARACTERISTICS , EFFECTIVENESS,
AND OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIR
LOCKS
P.I. NEEDS TO PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORTS ON REGULAR BASIS AND NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT
FINAL REPORT. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM OCT. 2009. CONTRACT END DATE NOVEMBER 2009, WHICH
HAS NOW PASSED WITHOUT NO-COST-EXTENSION FROM PI AND TC.
1604-RTAR 9.11
DEMAND CONTROLLED FILTRATION FOR
CLEAN ROOMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING.
SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
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1514-RTAR 10.01
THERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY FROM
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1513-RTAR 10.03
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATING VELOCITIES
FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1472-RP 10.04
EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF
MODELING TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS
REFRIGERATION CYCLES
TC AND P.I. SHOULD CONSIDER IN ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010
DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
1602-RTAR 10.04
THERMAL-FLUID BEHAVIOR OF MIXED
REFRIGERANTS FOR CRYOGENIC
APPLICATIONS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING.
1434-WS 10.05
REFRIGERATED FACILITIES DOORWAY
INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1402-RP 10.07
COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY
CASES
NEED TECHNICAL PAPER DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI AND COMPLETED DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE
RESEARCH RESULTS FORM FROM TC TO COMPLETE.
1435-RTAR 10.09
OPTIMIZING BLAST FREEZER
EFFECTIVENESS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED
FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2010 AND NOW WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
MORTS - ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services, Mike Vaughn, [email protected]
SECTION 10 RESEARCH LIAISON (Roberto Aguilo, [email protected])
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Insights Draft Articles
for
Completed ASHRAE Research Projects FY 2009-2010
NOTE: Effective July 2009 ASHRAE is switching the publication schedule of Insights to every other
month.
Insights will not be published in July.
JULY/AUGUST 2009
1384
Hybrid Ground-Coupled Heat Pump (HyGCHP) systems couple conventional GCHPs with supplemental
heat rejection or extraction systems. This can significantly improve the economics and energy use of
GCHPs in both cooling and heating dominated climates. However, the design and operation of HyGCHPs
are significantly more complex and non-intuitive. Also, there is relatively little information accessible to
the practicing engineer. A recently completed ASHRAE research project provides the design engineer with
a powerful simulation/optimization tool and a series of design guidelines based on a parametric analysis to
minimize the LCC in selecting an equipment configuration, size, and control sequence for a typical
HyGCHP system. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(1),
CH-09-057) and is now available.
1384-RP, Development of a Design Procedure for Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems, was
sponsored by TC 6.8, Geothermal Energy Utilization. The principle investigator was Mr. Greg Nellis with
the University of Wisconsin.
The final reports for these projects are available for free to ASHRAE members. Members can log onto
ASHRAE.org and go to the Research link under the Technology tab. ASHRAE Transactions papers are
available for $5 to ASHRAE members at www.ashrae.org/bookstore.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009
No summaries published in September/October
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
No summaries published in November/December
FEBRUARY 2010
1083
Chlorine is commonly used as the primary disinfectant in pools to keep the water within health
management guidelines and codes. However, chemical off-gassing from these pools can bring air
contaminant concentrations above recommended levels. An ASHRAE research project studied the IAQ of
swimming pool enclosures and occupant health from a mechanical and chemistry point of view to assist
designers in ensuring a ventilation system that accounts for all the pollutants generated in an indoor pool
environment. The project evaluated various ventilation rates and strategies and current ventilation
guidance from ASHRAE (Standard 62.1). The results and recommended design guidelines are presented in
the final report. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2),
LO-09-047) and is now available.
1083-RP, Chemical Out-Gassing from Indoor Swimming Pools, was sponsored by TC 8.10 Mechanical
Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes. The principle investigator was Mr. Richard Cavestri with
Imagination Resources.
1362
An ASHRAE research project tested 85 commercial kitchen appliances to update and expand the table of heat gain
estimates and required exhaust ventilation rates in the ASHRAE Handbook. Results showed that in general, heat
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gain estimates based on rated energy input or actual energy use were at best only a rough estimate. In fact, 50% of
hooded appliances did not add to design cooling load. The study illustrated how side panels provide a measureable
improvement in capture and containment performance for at least 90% of tested configurations, that dishwashers
should be ventilated without exception, and that closing appliance lids, covers, doors, etc. possible proved a simple
and cost free method for reducing the heat gain, appliance input rate, and reduced the ventilation requirement. Two
technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-011 & LO-09-012)
and are now available.
1362-RP, Revised Heat Gain and Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates from Typical Commercial
Cooking Appliances, was sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen Ventilation. The principle investigator was Mr.
Donald Fisher with Fisher-Nickel Inc.
1319
Presently, the ASHRAE Duct Fitting Database (DFDB) only includes flat oval duct information for straight
ducts and 5-gore hard bend elbows. An ASHRAE research project to add total pressure loss coefficients
for five new flat oval elbows (5-gore 90° bend, mitered 90° easy bend with/without vanes, and mitered 90°
hard bend with/without vanes) has been completed. The project tested fittings according to ASHRAE
Standard 120-1999 and presents a loss coefficient table (as a function of aspect ratio and hydraulic
diameter) suitable for insertion in the DFDB was prepared for each fitting. Two technical papers on this
project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(1), CH-09-029 & CH-09-030) and are now
available.
1319-RP, Laboratory Testing of Duct Fittings to Determine Loss Coefficients, was sponsored by TC 5.2,
Duct Design. The principle investigator was Dr. Stephen Idem with Tennessee Technological University.
1301
A recently completed ASHRAE research project has developed a ventilation effectiveness factor and
ventilation effectiveness map to measure and characterize ventilation in animal building airspaces. Existing
procedures are typically for researchers needing sophisticated instrumentation and are labor-intensive
making them impractical. This newly developed procedure, described in the final report, is more easily
measurable, applicable under different operating conditions, and practical in terms of cost and effort
involved in measurements. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol.
113(1), DA-07-039) and is now available.
1301-RP, Quantification of Ventilation Effectiveness for Air Quality Control in Plant and Animal
Environments, was sponsored by TC 2.2, Plant and Animal Environment. The principle investigator was
Dr. Xinlei Wang with the University of Illinois.
The final reports for these projects are available for free to ASHRAE members. Members can log onto
ASHRAE.org and go to the Research link under the Technology tab. ASHRAE Transactions papers are
available for $5 to ASHRAE members at www.ashrae.org/bookstore.
APRIL 2010
1219
The current ASHRAE Handbook includes a qualitative comparison of various fan and duct outlet
configurations that can cause rumble conditions. However, no quantitative sound pressure level data is
available in the low frequency range to determine the acoustic impact of the various configurations. To
obtain this data, a research project tested 14 different discharge conditions, fan orientations and outlet/inlet
distances. The project final report found some trends, but suggests that the aerodynamics near the fan have
complex behavior requiring that additional diagnostic tools be used. Technical papers on this project were
published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 114(2), SL-08-002 & SL-08-003) and are now available.
1219-RP, Qualification of Duct Rumble Noise Resulting from Aerodynamic System Effects at the
Discharge of a Centrifugal Fan, was sponsored by TC 2.6, Sound and Vibration Control. The principle
investigator was Dr. J. Adin Mann, III with Iowa State University.
1280
To avoid uncertainty and flow instability, water chillers and heat exchangers are commonly designed so
that they do not operate within the flow transition region. However, due to design constraints and changing
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operating conditions, exchangers oftentimes must operate in this region. Therefore, designers need data and
performance prediction methods for flow and heat transfer behavior in this transition region. An ASHRAE
research project set out to characterize and develop correlations inside both smooth and enhanced tubes in
transitional flow. Testing results and general correlations are summarized in the final report for the project.
A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research
Journal.
1280-RP, Measurement and Evaluation of Single Phase Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop inside Enhanced
Tubes for Transition Flow, was sponsored by TC 1.3, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow. The principle
investigator was Dr. Josua Meyer with the University of Pretoria – South Africa.
1354
Software applications are a critical component of building design, construction, and operation of HVAC&R
systems in buildings. However, the lack of compatibility and interoperability between the various software
applications can lead to information being re-entered and re-interpreted for each application causing
inefficiency and even information loss. NIST estimates this cost to be $15.8 billion per year in the US. A
recently completed in support of draft ASHRAE Guideline 20P, a research project set out to create
common data definitions for the HVAC&R industry applications. The final report details the research of
existing data models that found 107 data groups with 4350 data elements. A technical paper on this project
was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-050) and is now available.
1354-RP, Generic Common Interoperable Data for the HVAC&R Industry Application, was sponsored by
TC 1.5, Computer Applications. The principle investigator was Mr. Jason Glazer with Gard Analytics.
1311
It is estimated that 25% of a building’s energy consumption are due to solar load gains through windows.
Internal shading devices such as drapes, venetian blinds, roller blinds, and screens can reduce solar gains.
However, they increase the surface area and convective heat transfer, potentially increasing the immediate
cooling load. Therefore, the overall impact on equipment load and energy consumption is difficult to
foresee. To solve this problem, an ASHRAE research project developed a model to analyze almost a
limitless number of internal shading types and variations. The model, suitable for use with the RTS load
calculation method, was used to generate the Indoor Attenuation Coefficient (IAC) tables included in the
2009 HOF. Technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-
09-003, Vol. 112(2), QC-06-001, QC-06-002, & QC-06-003) and are now available.
1311-RP, Improving Load Calculations for Fenestrations with Shading Devices, was sponsored by TC 4.1,
Load Calculation Data and Procedures . The principle investigator was Mr. John Wright with the
University of Waterloo.
1326
A research project has updated ASHRAE’s non-residential load calculation procedures to produce a new
ASHRAE publication titled Load Calculation Applications Manual. This book incorporates results from
several recent ASHRAE research projects and supersedes the existing Cooling and Heating Load
Calculation Principles. The final report details the various revisions and updates to the existing procedure
including integration of recent ASHRAE research, simplification of the procedure where possible,
including real-world situations not considered in the previous procedure (thermal bridges, internal shading,
etc.) and adds numerous clearly documented, comprehensive examples. A technical paper was submitted
for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 116(1)).
1326-RP, Application Manual for Non-Residential Load Calculations, was sponsored by TC 4.1, Load
Calculation Data and Procedures . The principle investigator was Mr. Jeff Spitler with Oklahoma State
University.
The final reports for these projects are available for free to ASHRAE members. Members can log onto
ASHRAE.org and go to the Research link under the Technology tab. ASHRAE Transactions papers are
available for $5 to ASHRAE members at www.ashrae.org/bookstore.
JUNE 2010
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No summaries published in June
IN QUEUE
1485
A recently completed research project updated the moist air and saturation tables for the psychrometrics
chapter in the 2009 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. This is the first update to the ASHRAE
psychrometric tables since 1985. The changes do not drastically affect air conditioning system
psychrometrics but have a more significant impact on higher pressure and temperature applications such as
for gas turbine and compressed air energy storage. The final report details the development of the new and
revised psychrometric formulas and resulting data. A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a
future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(5)).
1485-URP, Psychrometric Research, was sponsored by TC 1.1, Thermodynamics and Psychrometrics. The
principle investigator was Mr. Don Gatley with Gatley & Associates.
1128
An ASHRAE research project conducted tests exposing thirty building occupants to all combinations of
five thermal conditions, two sound qualities, and three sound levels mimicking noise from building
ventilation systems. Results from this interdisciplinary study show that subjective ratings of thermal
comfort can be affected by the acoustical environment but that subjective ratings of building or office noise
are not affected by the thermal environment. The final report presents equations to describe the
relationship between the mean thermal comfort rating and sound level, temperature and sound levels.
A technical paper will be published in a future edition of the ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 116(2) and
presented in Albuquerque.
1128-RP, Trade-off Function for the Combined Effects of Noise and Temperature on Human Comfort and
Performance, was sponsored by TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigator
was Ms. Amy Musser with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
1223
Fan performance as installed can have lower performance than manufacturer ratings due to improper inlet
connections. An ASHRAE research project tested air and sound performance of fans with systematic
variation of inlet flow components, intended to simulate typical “in the field” installations. The final report
presents the resulting performance penalties associated with the various appurtenances. These are
characterized in terms of the System Effect Factor (SEF) and included in the ASHRAE Handbook.
Technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-039, LO-
09-040, & LO-09-041) & HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(2), Mar. 2009) and are now available.
1223-RP, Inlet Installation Effects on Small Propeller Fans, Air and Sound, was sponsored by TC 5.1, Fan
Design and Application. The principle investigator was Mr. Corrinne Darvennes with Tennessee
Technological University.
1243
An ASHRAE research project studied the emission and measurement of microbial volatile organic
compounds (MVOCs) released from active mold growth. Measurement of these MVOCs has potential as a
non-destructive detection method for the presence of hidden mold in problem indoor environments. This
project studied MVOC production by different mold types growing on selective building materials in
simulated, realistic conditions. The final report summarizes a database of potentially useful MVOCs
identified in the study.
A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research
Journal.
1243-RP, Detection and Removal of Gaseous Effluents and By-Products of Fungal Growth that Affect
Indoor Environments (Phase II), was sponsored by TC 2.3, Gaseous Air Contaminants and Gas
Contaminant Removal Equipment. The principle investigator was Dr. W. Elliott Horner, with Air Quality
Sciences Inc.
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1269
New approaches to reducing the energy consumption in buildings can lead to drifting indoor temperatures.
Recently completed ASHRAE research looked at the effect of these drifting temperatures on occupant’s
perceived air quality, work performance, and comfort. Researchers found that temperature ramps did have
some negative effect on general SBS symptoms but did not have a significant effect on office work
performance. Also, a relationship between mean thermal sensation and the % of thermally dissatisfied
subjects was in fairly good agreement with predictions from the PMV/PPD model from Standard 55.
A technical paper on this project was published in the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(5),
September 2009) and is now available.
1269-RP, Occupant Responses and Energy Use in Buildings with Moderately Drifting Temperatures, was
sponsored by TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigator was Mr. Jorn
Toftum with the Technical University of Denmark.
1257
Poor performance of school work by children can have lifelong consequences for a student and society.
Despite this, little scientific research has been done to study the relationship between IAQ and performance
of schoolwork. An ASHRAE research project measured the effect of various outdoor air supply rates and
temperatures on school work and found a marked improvement in performance with increased ventilation
and/or decreased temperatures. The results demonstrate IAQ is an important factor in the learning process
and can be given priority as is done for improving teaching materials and methods. Researchers note that
any IAQ improvement strategies, not just those used in this research, such as eliminating pollution sources,
air cleaning, and/or improving architectural design, are likely to provide the benefits for schoolwork
observed in this research.
Technical papers on this project were published in the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 14(3),
May 2008 & Vol. 13(2), Mar. 2007) and are now available.
1257-RP, Indoor Environmental Effects on Performance of School Work by Children, was sponsored by
TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigators were Mr. David Wyon and Mr.
Pawel Wargocki of the Technical University of Denmark.
The final reports for these projects are available for free to ASHRAE members. Members can log onto
ASHRAE.org and go to the Research link under the Technology tab. ASHRAE Transactions papers are
available for $5 to ASHRAE members at www.ashrae.org/bookstore.
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)
Project Number & Title: 1493-TRP, CFD Shootout Contest - Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 5.2 - Duct Design
Justification of Need: To date, $402k has been spent by ASHRAE to test various duct fittings. We are nowhere near finished. There are a number of round, rectangular, and flat oval fittings that are yet to be tested. Flat oval duct tests have recently started. The cost of testing continues to rise. The quality of testing is sometimes questionable, if not unacceptable. If this project is successful, then we can begin to consider using CFD as our source of fitting losses, and test them virtually, rather than test actual fittings. Once the models have been validated, we can test all of our future fittings computationally. Not only will the fittings currently not tested or validated be available to the members much sooner, but at a considerably lower cost. The ASHRAE Duct Fitting Database can then be reasonably “complete” one day.
Work Statement Authors: Herman Behls, Steve Idem Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: C6 RTAR Submitted: May 2007
Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted April 2008
Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None
Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0
Vote of RAC: 11-0-0 CNV
Vote of RAS: 5-0-0 CV Vote of Tech Council: TBD
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year
2010-2011 $ 24,000
2011-2012 $ 16,000
2012-2013
Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? YES If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive
bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? YES If no,
The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? N/A
ESTIMATED 15M $ 85,000 SCORE $/POINT Zhiqiang Zhai 15M $20,000 95 210.5 University of North Carolina Charlotte 15M $20,000 85 235.3 University of Texas Austin 15M $20,000 65 307.6 Jacobs Engineering 15M $20,000 80 250.0 University of North Texas 15M $20,000 65 307.6 Note: Two proposals are selected for this project. RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Brandemuehl - TechC
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1493-TRP, CFD Shootout Contest - Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Pennsylvania State University – Too busy with already funded projects. I also do not work on duct CFD
simulations, so I cannot bid for this project. Jelena Srebric Potential Bidders: Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee, Texas University, Pennsylvania State University, Amoeba Technologies, University Colorado, Carleton University Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 5 Bidders: Zhejiang Zhai, University of North Carolina Charlotte, University of Texas Austin, Jacobs Engineering, University of North Texas PES: Steve Idem, Bass Abushakra, Vernon Peppers, Yan Chen TC Recommended Contractor: Zhiqiang Zhai & University of North Carolina Charlotte P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. ****Zhiqiang Zhai:
Dr. John Zhai is the P.I. or Co-P.I. for active ASHRAE research projects 1397-RP (TC 9.6), 1418-RP (TC 4.10), 1456-RP (TC 4.7), 1467-RP (TC 10.7) and 1487-RP (TC 4.10). Prof. Zhai has been working on CFD technique development and application for about 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Ph.D. degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise include: computational fluid dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation, sustainable and immune building technologies. Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 60 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He was Voting Member of TC 4.10, “Indoor Environmental Modeling,” Corresponding Member of TC 5.6, “Control of Fire and Smoke,” and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP, “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality”. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
2. ****University of North Carolina-Charlotte:
Dr. Ahmad Sleiti has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Sleiti holds a PhD, Master and BS degree in mechanical Engineering/thermo fluids/heat transfer/ventilation and air conditioning. He has more than 19 years of experience. Dr. Sleiti is a member of ASHRAE, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
3. University of Texas-Austin:
Dr. Donghyun Rim has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Donghyun Rim is a Research Associate in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). He received his Ph.D. degree from UT Austin in the CAEE Department in May 2009. His research involves computer simulations and experimental measurements of air and energy flows in buildings. He has significant experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to investigate air and pollutant flows in building environments, including in the vicinity of a human body and occupied spaces. Dr. Rim is a Student member of ASHRAE, but no record of prior or current TC participation. 2007-2008 ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid recipient. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
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4. Jacobs Engineering: Dr. Kai Kang P.E. has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Kang is a Mechanical Engineer by education. His interest in CFD and numerical simulation was motivated from his graduate research projects, which included extensive use and development of CFD techniques either as a research tool or for a specific application. Such interest translated directly to his consulting practice, primarily in ventilation, and fire/smoke management, in which CFD is being used in many projects. Kai obtained his Doctoral degree from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Columbia University. His relevant coursework includes: Fluid Mechanics (Turbulence), Numerical Methods for Fluid Flow and Heat
Transfer, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), and Analytical Methods for PDEs. Since graduation, he has been actively teaching in the field of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Dr. Kang is a member of ASHRAE, and active on TCs 4.10, 5.6, and 5.9. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
5. University of North Texas:
Dr. Sandra Boetcher, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Boetcher is an assistant professor in UNT’s MEE Department. Dr. Boetcher received her PhD in mechanical engineering under the guidance of Dr. Ephraim Sparrow. During her career, she taught multiple classes on thermal modeling and computational fluid dynamics. In addition, she wrote radiation code for her MS project and used commercial software to solve natural convection problems for her PhD thesis. She has over 1 years of experience writing modifying and using various computational fluid dynamics codes for a variety of problems in academia and industry. Se was a student member of ASHRAE from 2002 to 2005, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used:
Proposal evaluation criteria and weighting factors will be per Table 2.
Table 2 Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Category Maximum
Score
1. Education of CFD expert. 25
2. Publications by CFD expert. 50
3. Other accomplishments by CFD expert related to CFD.
25
TOTAL SCORE …………………………… 100
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1493-TRP
ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS
(to be completed by Applicant)
1.0 Title: CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses 2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.): Zhiqiang (John) Zhai 3.0 Name of Contracting Institution: Zhiqiang (John) Zhai Mailing Address of P.I.: 1554 Turin Drive, Longmont, CO, 80503 E-mail address of P.I.: [email protected] Phone No. of P.I.: 303-492-4699 Fax No. of P.I.: 303-492-7317 Other Key Personnel: n/a 4.0 Any subcontractors: n/a 5.0 Objective & Scope:*
The primary objective of the project is to organize international competition to encourage the CFD community to devise solutions to the problems that the duct design industry is trying to solve. This contest will gain confidence in the use of CFD to determine the loss coefficients for duct fittings and further eliminate laboratory fitting tests in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 120.
6.0 Project Start Date: September 1, 2010 Total Project Length: 15 months 7.0 Total Cost: US$20,000 ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$20,000 8.0 Details of Financial Support: a) Professional Salaries $18,000 Person Months 3 b) Research Assistants c) Fringe Benefits ( %) d) Equipment e) Supplies & Materials f) Computer Costs g) Travel & Communications $2,000 h) i) Total Direct Costs $20,000 j) Indirect Costs ( %) k) TOTAL $20,000 9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:*
Dr. John Zhai has been working on CFD technique development and application for more than 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Doctor degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise include: computational fluid
dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and
numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation,
sustainable and immune building technologies.
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1493-TRP
Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 70 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He is Voting Member of T.C. 4.10 “Indoor Environmental Modeling”, Corresponding Member of T.C. 5.6 “Control of Fire and Smoke”, and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality”. Dr. Zhai is a PI and Co-PI for a few ASHRAE research projects, including “The Development of Simplified Rack Boundary Conditions for Numerical Data Center Models” (1487-TRP), “Optimizing the Trade Off between Grid Resolution and Simulation Accuracy: Coarse Grid CFD Modeling” (1418-TRP), “Assess and Implement Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Models in Whole-Building Energy Simulations” (1456-TRP), “Experimental Investigation of Hospital Operating Room (OR) Air Distribution” (1397-TRP), “Identification, Classification and Correlation of Ultrafine Indoor Airborne Particulate Matter with Outdoor Values” (1281-TRP). Dr. Zhai’s integrative training and experience in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering (particularly in CFD and turbulence) place him in a superb position to coordinate and conduct this project as a CFD expert.
10.0 Signature of Project Manager or P.I.: Title: Associate Professor Date: May 11th, 2010 Signature of Executive Officer of Institution: n/a Title: Date: Key personnel were ( ) were not ( X ) involved in writing the ASHRAE request for proposal for this project.
* All sections must be completed. Use of terms such as “See Attached Proposal” may result in rejection of proposal.
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)
Project Number & Title: 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations “ Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 6.10 - Fuels and Combustion Justification of Need: During the development of higher efficiency, lower emission boilers, tonal noise can be an
unacceptable problem. This is caused by oscillations of the flame which result in pressure oscillations in the combustion
chamber that are radiated as noise. This occurs whenever the pressure oscillations feed back on the flame, via the mixture
supply system, in such a manner that the flame oscillations increase. The interaction of the boiler, burner, and flame is so
complex that breaking the circle is best accomplished with the help of a computer model.
The objective of this research is to develop a procedure for quickly and efficiently modeling the acoustic behavior of gas
fired heating boilers as a tool for diagnosing the cause of combustion oscillations.
ASHRAE members who would benefit immediately from the proposed research are engineers engaged in the development
of high efficiency, low NOx gas fired boilers for residential and small commercial applications. It is expected that the
results will also benefit engineers involved in the development of gas fired furnaces and liquid fueled boilers as the
demand for lower NOx emissions from those products spreads in the near future. Together, gas and oil burning boilers
and furnaces are used to heat the vast majority of homes and small commercial buildings. The ultimate beneficiaries are
the owners of buildings in which better heating appliances are to be installed and sustainable low emission solutions are to
be provided.
Work Statement Authors: Bill Roy, Tom Butcher, Peter Baade Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: C1
RTAR Submitted: August 2007
Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted October 2007
Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None
Vote of TC/TG: 5-0-0
Vote of RAC: 12-0-0 CNV
Vote of RAS: 6-0-0 CV Vote of Tech Council: TBD
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year
2010-2011 $ 53,500
2011-2012 $ 53,500
2012-2013
Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? YES If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? YES If no,
The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? n/a
ESTIMATED 18M $120,000 SCORE $/POINT Georgia Tech Research 18M $139,682 74.4 1,878 Wayne State University 18M $128,675 73.8 1,745 Pennsylvania State University 18M $120,000 86.3 1,391 Tennessee Tech University 18M $119,743 65.9 1,817 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18M $108,091 69.7 1,551 Secat, Inc. 18M $107,000 91.9 1,164 RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Bahnfleth - TechC
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1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations “ MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Technische Universitaet München Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik: The research proposed is very
challenging and ambitious. The funds allocated and the time frame set for the project are in my opinion not adequate. I don't think there is a fair chance of achieving the project goals. Therefore I do not plan to submit a bid. Wolfgang Polifke
2. LMS International: I have left LMS International on the 30th of November 2009, to join the faculty of the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, not bidding. Christophe Schram
3. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: We are not ready with our research to submit a proposal. Maybe in two years. Eric VandenBulck.
4. University Twente: I am not sure if I will be able to prepare a proposal. I am still waiting for shipping quotations, and the project budget is very tight, certainly at the Euro to US$ rate we had. Jim Kok
Potential Bidders: University of Kentucky, Wayne State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tennessee Technological University, Technische Universitaet München Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik , Stevene Institute of Technology, University Twente, The University of Adelaide, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LMS International Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 6 Bidders: Georgia Tech Research, Wayne State University, Pennsylvania State University, Tennessee Tech University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Secat, Inc., PES: Bill Roy, Tom Butcher, Earl Rightmeir, Peter Baade TC Recommended Contractor: Secat, Inc. P.I. & Track Record(s):
1. Georgia Tech Research Corporation: Dr. Timothy Lieuwen Ph.D., P.E. has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Professor Lieuwen is an internationally recognized expert in combustion instabilities, and has put together a book, book chapters, numerous papers that have made important contributions to current understanding of the topic. He is involved in a number of related projects with a variety of company and very familiar with the modeling and experiments required to successfully complete this project. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: David Scarborough Ph.D., Senior Research Engineer. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. He was a student member of ASHRAE up until 2004. No record of prior or current TC participation.
Subcontractor: None noted 2. Wayne State University:
Dr. Wenlong Li has no record of previous history on an ASHRAE research project. Dr. Li is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University. He has many years of work and research experience in acoustic analysis and testing, and vibrations of complex structures. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Marcis Jansons Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University. He has extensive research experience with experimental studies of various combustions phenomena. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
Subcontractor: None noted
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3. Tennessee Tech University: Dr. Jon Peddieson, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Peddieson began working on the modeling of combustion oscillations approximately thirty years ago. His work in this area has been supported by NASA and AEDC and has produced several publications. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Stephen Idem, Co-PI: ME professor at Tennessee Tech Univ. and proposed co-PI. PI for completed ASHRAE research projects 1132-RP (TC 5.2), 1319-RP (TC 5.2), and active project 1488-RP (TC 5.2). He is an ASHRAE member active on TCs 1.2, 5.1, and 5.2.
Subcontractor: Dr. Mahesh Panchagnula: Faculty member in ME department at TTU. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
1. Pennsylvania State University:
Dr. Jong Guen Lee has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Lee’s research focuses on combustion dynamics problems in air-breathing gas turbine combustors. He has 16 years of experience in both academia and industry on a number of joint government and industry projects to develop the next-generation, ultra-low emissions, high-efficiency gas turbine combustors for both land-based power generation and aircraft propulsion applications. His work also includes active combustion control and sensor development for monitoring combustion process in combustors. He has published more than 60 technical papers in those areas. He has been a member of the Combustion Institute and AIAA and has served as a paper reviewer of Journal of Propulsion and Power, Combustion and Flame, International Journal of Transport Phenomena, Combustion Science and Technology, American Society of Mechanical Engineers-International Gas Turbine Institute and Society of Automotive Engineers. Dr. Lee is the main person who will conduct the most part of design of test-apparatus, test and data analysis. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Prof. Domenic A. Santavicca: Dr. Santavicca is a Professor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department and serves as the director for Center for Advanced Power Generation at Penn State. He has over 30 years of experience in gas turbine combustion related research. Over the past 16 years the main focus of his research has been combustion dynamics, active combustion control and optical probes and sensors. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted.
2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Siu-Kit Lau, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Siu-Kit Lau received his Ph.D. in Acoustics and B.Eng. (1st Hons) in Building Services Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2003 and 1997, respectively. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska in 2009, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Services Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His primary research interest is in noise control, particularly active passive control methods. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Grenville Yuill, Co-PI: Dr. Yuill was the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at the University of Nebraska from 1998 to 2005 and the Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction from 2005 to 2009.ASHRAE Fellow/Life member. PI for completed ASHRAE projects 530-RP (TC 4.7), 618-RP (TC 5.6), 763-RP (TC 4.3), 865-RP (TC 4.7), 903-RP (TC 4.10), 935-RP (TC 9.12). He is an active member of TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.7, 5.11, 6.8, 8.10, and 8.11 plus multiple SPCs and SSPCS.
Subcontractor?: Professor Chung K. (Ed) Law: Faculty member at Princeton University. His research interests are in combustion, propulsion, heat and mass transfer, energy, alternate fuels, and the environment. He has published over 340 journal-class articles in these areas. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
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3. ****Secat, Inc.: David Herrin, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Mr. Herrin received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Cincinnati. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 2000. He served as a post doctoral scholar since that time and is currently a research professor. He has published over 50 journal and conference papers in the vibro-acoustics area. He is a registered P.E. in the state of Kentucky. David is also the director of the Vibro-Acoustics Consortium in Lexington, KY. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Mohamed I. Ali (Co-PI): Mohamed Ali received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Helwan. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (joint with the University of Helwan, Egypt) in 1997. He served as an assistant professor at Helwan University and then moved to the University of Kentucky as a sabbatical research faculty meeting. He is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Kentucky. He has published over 45 journal and conference papers in the combustion and thermal. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation fluid area. Limin Zhou, Research Assistant: Ph.D. student Limin Zhou is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. This project will form the bulk of his Ph.D. dissertation if awarded. Jinghao Liu: Ph.D. Student Jinghao Liu will be completing his Ph.D. over the next 18 months. He is an accomplished experimentalist and he will assist in advising the Team’s experimental efforts.
Subcontractor: None noted Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Technical Approach – degree to which the proposal communicates understanding of the technical area
and the degree to which the basic technical approach is expected to advance the state-of-the-art in this area. (25%)
2. Proposing Team Members – Prior experience of the Principal Investigator and supporting team members. Degree to which their experience and accomplishments support the expectation of a very high quality project and publication of results. (25%)
3. Equipment and Facilities – The facilities and measurement equipment currently available to the proposing team and their plans to add additional equipment as needed. It is expected that this will be specified in some detail in the proposal. (25%)
4. Work Plan – The degree to which the proposed detailed steps, their relationship, and proposed schedule are reasonable and will support the completion of the project without delays. (25%)
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)
Project Number & Title: 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems” Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 4.3 – Ventilation Requirements and Infiltration
Justification of Need: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 defines demand controlled ventilation (DCV) as a system
that provides “automatic reduction of outdoor air intake below design rates when the actual occupancy of
spaces served by the system is less than design occupancy.” Standard 90.1 has required DCV, with some
exceptions, for densely occupied spaces since the 1999 version, which also required that the DCV system be
in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The Standard 62.1 User’s Manual includes an appendix
showing the underlying theory and a control scheme for using carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration for DCV
in accordance with the Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP) of ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The 2007 version of
the Manual only addresses CO2 DCV for single zone systems. The 2004 version of the Manual also included
an approach for multiple zone recirculation HVAC systems (MZS) but errors were found in the approach so
it was removed. The authors of the Manual and the SSPC 62.1 subcommittee monitoring the Manual’s
development felt that before any MZS DCV control logic could be included in the manual, research had to
be done to ensure that the many complexities of the subject were properly addressed. Until questions are
answered concerning MZS DCV, CO2 DCV cannot be properly implemented in MZS with any assurance
that it will be Standard 62.1 compliant and provide significantly improved energy performance. This research will ensure that it is possible to fully comply with both Standard 90.1 and Standard 62.1 with respect to multiple zone DCV systems. Work Statement Authors: Steve Taylor Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: A1, A2, A5 RTAR Submitted: April 2008
Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted June 2008
Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None
Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0 CNV
Vote of RAC: 12-0-0 CNV
Vote of RAS: 6-0-0 CV Vote of Tech Council: TBD
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year
2010-2011 $ 56,416
2011-2012 $ 56,413
2012-2013
Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? NO If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? YES Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive
bid? YES Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? YES
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? YES If no,
The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? n/a
ESTIMATED 18M $130,000 SCORE $/POINT Mississippi State University 18M $130,439 51.5 2553 Univesco, LLC 18M $124,800 41.3 3032 University of Nebraska Lincoln 18M $112,829 88.1 1280 University of Central Florida 18M $109,556 82.8 1323 RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest:
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1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems” MORTS NOTES: Potential Bidders: University of Nebraska, Colorado University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pennsylvania State University, University of Strathclyde Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 4 Bidders: Mississippi State University, Univesco, LLC, University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Central Florida PES: Steve Taylor, Dennis Stanke, Stuart Dols TC Recommended Contractor: University of Nebraska Lincoln P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. Mississippi State University:
Dr. Nelson Fumo is PI for active ASHRE research project 1339-RP sponsored by TC 8.12. He is an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University. Dr. Fumo has taught courses of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, experimental orientation, solar energy management. Dr. Fumo’s research thrusts include energy systems designs, HVAC, and renewable energies. Recent research has been focused on simulation of combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) systems. Dr. Fumo Master’s Thesis was “Performance of a packed tower absorber/regenerator for an aqueous lithium chloride desiccant dehumidification system.” Use of desiccant system as a thermally activated component for CCHP systems is of great interest for the research group. He is an Associate Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Pedro Mago: Assoc. Professor of ME at Mississippi State University. He is an S.B.A member of ASHRAE and a member of TCs 1.1, 1.10, and 8.4. Dr. Rogelio Luck: Professor of ME at Mississippi State University. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted.
2. Univesco, LLC: Dr. Tom Poerio Ph.D., P.E., No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. The education,
research experience, and engineering design experience of the Principal Investigator (P.I.), Dr. Poerio, Ph.D.,
P.E., LEED AP, are both unique and well suited for this research project. Indeed, the P.I. has both mathematical
research experience (Ph.D. Mathematics; Thesis: Topological Algebraic Structure in the Density Topology and
on Souslin Lines) and physics research experience (M.S. Physics; Researched grid-generated turbulence in a
water tunnel using laser Doppler velocimetry) that enable him to successfully analyze demand controlled multi-
zone ventilation systems and describe the resulting equations in the simplest mathematical terms possible. More
importantly, however, the P.I. has both an engineering degree (B.S. Mechanical Engineering) and significant
experience designing multi-zone (VAV) systems including multi-zone systems with CO2-based demand
controlled ventilation. In addition, the P.I. has extensive experience with building energy models. He is a Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted. Subcontractor: None noted.
3. ****University of Nebraska Lincoln: Dr. Josephine Lau, No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Josephine Lau (PI) has expertise in energy analysis and indoor air quality measurement and modeling for various mechanical ventilation systems and different building types. She has written more than 10 peer‐reviewed publications related to Indoor air quality and energy efficiency of ventilation systems. She graduated with a Ph.D. of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, PA. She received her MS of Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, IN; and MEng(Hons) & BEng(Hons) of Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. She is a Member of ASHRAE and has been active on TCs 2.3, 2.9 and 4.3.
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Other Key Personnel: Grenville Yuill, Co-PI: Dr. Yuill was the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at the University of Nebraska from 1998 to 2005 and the Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction from 2005 to 2009.ASHRAE Fellow/Life member. PI for completed ASHRAE projects 530-RP (TC 4.7), 618-RP (TC 5.6), 763-RP (TC 4.3), 865-RP (TC 4.7), 903-RP (TC 4.10), 935-RP (TC 9.12). He is an active member of TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.7, 5.11, 6.8, 8.10, and 8.11 plus multiple SPCs and SSPCS. Subcontractor: None noted.
4. University of Central Florida:
Dr. Lixing Gu, P.I. active ASHRAE research project 1390-RP sponsored by TC 7.4. He successfully completed ASHRAE research projects 852-RP, entitled "Comparison of Duct System Computer Models that Could Provide Input to the Thermal Distribution Standard Method of Test (SPC-152P)", for TC 6.3 and 1165-RP, entitled "System Interactions in Forced-Air Heating and Cooling Systems," also for TC 6.3. Both ASHRAE projects provided technical support for Standard 152 development. Dr. Gu holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. He also has in-depth knowledge of mathematical models and numerical analysis in the areas of heat, air and mass transfer and strong background in the finite element method and computational fluid dynamics. Dr. Gu is also a member of the team that is developing the EnergyPlus™ building energy simulation program for the U.S. DOE. He is an ASHRAE member and a voting member of ASHRAE TC 4.4 and SPC 160P. Other Key Personnel: Mangesh BasarkarI: Research Engineer in the buildings research team at the Florida Solar Energy Center. Mr. Mangesh has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University with a
concentration in building simulation tools and techniques. He is an Associate Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Dr. Muthusamy Swami: holds a doctoral degree in Mechanical (Thermal) Engineering with over 25 years experience and demonstrated track record in attracting funding, proven research program development and successful management of individual and team projects. He has published in the area of energy analysis and led analytic teams. For the last several years, he has independently led the continued full-cycle development of EnergyGauge® Summit, FSEC’s software which performs calculations for code compliance, energy rating and energy analysis. He is an ASHRAE member and a member of ASHRAE TCs 2.5 and 4.3. Subcontractor: None noted.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Contractor’s understanding of Work Statement as revealed in the proposal. (25%) 2. Qualification of personnel for this project. (30%)
a. Experience of Principal Investigator with fundamental ventilation principles b. Breadth and quality of contractor team experience with HVAC design, energy modeling, and airflow
modeling 3. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. (20%)
a. Modeling software and procedures b. Organization and management plan
4. Probability of contractor’s proposal meeting objectives. (20%) a. Detailed work plan with major tasks and key milestones b. All technical and logistic factors considered c. Reasonableness of project schedule
5. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE projects (no penalty for new contractors). (5%)
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1547-TRP
ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS (to be completed by Applicant)
1.0 Title: CO2‐based Demand Control Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems 2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.): Josephine Lau, Ph.D. 3.0 Name of Contracting Institution: Board of Regents, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln 312 N 14th Street, Alex Bldg West, Lincoln, NE 68588‐0430
Mailing Address of P.I.: Architectural Engineering Program 203D PDI, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln
Omaha, NE 68182‐0681
E‐mail address of P.I.: [email protected] Phone No. of P.I.: (402)554‐2079 Fax No. of P.I.: (402)554‐2080 Other Key Personnel: (Co‐PI) Grenville Yuill, Ph.D. 4.0 Any subcontractors: No 5.0 Objective & Scope:* The objective of this proposed ASHRAE 1547-TRP project is to
develop reliable, verifiable control logic for multizone recirculating air handling systems with CO2-based demand controlled ventilation. Simulations of energy models and CO-2 concentration with airflow models will verify the effectiveness of the control logic options.
6.0 Project Start Date: 9/1/2010 Total Project Length: 18 months 7.0 Total Cost: US$ 112,829 ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$ 112,829 8.0 Details of Financial Support: a) Professional Salaries $ 23,584 Person Months 2 b) Research Assistants 27,270 c) Fringe Benefits (28 or 36+%) 18,906 d) Equipment e) Supplies & Materials 300 f) Computer Costs g) Travel & Communications 9,125 h) i) Total Direct Costs 79,185 j) Indirect Costs (48.5% ) 33,644 k) TOTAL $ 112,829 9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:* Dr. Josephine Lau (PI) has expertise in energy analysis and indoor air quality measurement and modeling for various mechanical ventilation systems and different building types. She has written more than 10 peer‐reviewed publications related to Indoor air quality and energy efficiency of ventilation systems. She graduated with a Ph.D. of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, PA. She received her MS of Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, IN; and MEng(Hons) & BEng(Hons) of Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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SUMMARY SHEET FOR REPORTING EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS (Project # same as RTAR & WS, assigned by MORTS) 1547-TRP RECOMMENDED BIDDER University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Evaluation Criteria (1) Weight Factor
Miss St Univesco UNeb UCF Bidder 5 Bidder 6 Bidder 7
Contractor's understanding of Work Statement
25% 10.8 6.2 23.3 22.3
Qualifications of personnel for this project
30% 15 17.2 26.5 24.5
Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research.
20% 10 5.7 16.3 16.7
Probability of proposal meeting objectives
25% 11 7.7 17 16.3
Prior performance of contractor 5% 4.7 4.5 5 5
TOTAL SCORE (3) (0-100)
% 51.5 41.3 88.1 82.8
COST TO ASHRAE / SCORED POINTS ($/pt)
2553 3032 1280 1323
TC/TG/SSPC VOTE: For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Not voting: 1 Total: 8 Reason for each negative vote or abstention(4): Chair not voting Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids (scoring 70 or more points) (3): UCF had several statements in their proposal that did not show a thorough understanding of multiple zone VAV systems. They discussed fan cycling during occupied hours (not practical when ventilation must be maintained per Standard 62) controlling outdoor airflow with the supply fan (VAV boxes control the airflow to the space and an independent control system controls outdoor airflow; the supply fan does control either directly), and coil control logic that was simply not understandable. The selected contractor (Nebraska) showed an extremely thorough understanding of the “multiple spaces” requirements of Standard 62.1 and of VAV systems. Submitted by: Steve Taylor Date: June 28, 2010 NOTE: (1) These Evaluation Criteria are examples. Evaluation Criteria and Weighting Factors must be those specified in the Work Statement.
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(2) The minimum score for considering the award of a contract is 70 points. Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids must include specific reasons. (3) No penalty for new contractors. (4) Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)
Project Number & Title: 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods”
Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 3.1 - Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants
Justification of Need: Regulations for the phase-out of R-134a in the automotive industry from 2011-2017 in the EU are already in place and anticipated to spread to other regions and applications (e.g. Waxman-Markey bill in the US Congress). By obtaining accurate values for burning velocity of mildly flammable low GWP refrigerants, the likelihood of adoption of these refrigerants will significantly increase and the long term environmental impact on climate change will be very significant. Substantial quantities of these new refrigerants could be in use in the 2012-2020 timeframe. Also, rules for refrigerant toxicity and safety classification under ISO 817 will probably be adopted by ASHRAE in the future in order to harmonize both systems and prevent confusion in the marketplace. Therefore, this is an important program for ASHRAE as well as ISO. The objective of this project is to critically evaluate two different burning velocity test methods (vertical
tube and spherical/cylindrical) to determine their precision and accuracy and potential for test method
simplification and cost reduction without sacrificing quality. This should allow more widespread use of
burning velocity measurement to support the new refrigerant flammability classification standard ISO 817
and ASHRAE Standard 34. The plan is to have one ASHRAE project, but potentially two separate budgets
and contracts if two contractors with expertise with one specific method are chosen. Work Statement Authors: Barbara Minor, Robert Richard, Kenji Takizawa Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: D2, D3 RTAR Submitted: February 2009
Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted June 2009
Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None
Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0 CNV
Vote of RAC: 11-0-1 CNV
Vote of RAS: 5-0-0 CNV Vote of Tech Council: TBD
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year
2010-2011 $ 40,000
2011-2012 $ 40,000
2012-2013
Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? YES If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive
bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? NO If no,
The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? YES
ESTIMATED 12M $80,000 SCORE $/POINT Nat’l Inst. of Advanced Industrial Science Technology 18M $80,000 94.5 847 National Research Council Canada 15M $80,000 67.9 1178 Northeastern University 12M $51,976 67.6 769* University of Manitoba 12M $40,000 63.4 631* * Northeastern University and University of Manitoba only bid half of project RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Elmahdy - RAC
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1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods” MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. NIST: I will not be submitting a proposal. The reason is that without a parallel internal project to study a
similar thing, this is not enough money to complete the work. There is not internal support for the work because it does not show up on our roadmap or show up in any of our current programs. Gregory Linteris
Potential Bidders: Armines, National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Northeastern University, National Institute of Standards and Technology Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 4 Bidders: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST), National Research Council Canada, Northeastern University, University of Manitoba PES: Barbara Minor, Debra Kennoy, Bob Richard, Bill Walter TC Recommended Contractor: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST) P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. ******National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST):
Dr. Kenji Takizawa (WS Author), has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Doctor of Engineering, Research scientist (P-member of ISO TC86 SC8 and voting member of ASHRAE SSPC34 Flammability Subcommittee. He is not a member of ASHRAE. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Masanori Tamura: Group Leader. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Kazuaki Tokuhashi: Senior researcher. No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Shigeo Kondo: Research Scientist. No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Hideaki Nagai: Senior Researcher (expert on microgravity experiment). No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Mikito Mamiya: Research Scientist (expert on microgravity experiment) No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Subcontractor: None noted
Contract issues and payment exchange rate risks for ASHRAE noted by proposer. 2. National Research Council Canada:
Cameron McCartney, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Mr. McCartney has more than 13 years of experience at NTC carrying out research projects related to smoke movement and fire growth in built environments using a combination of full scale experiments and numerical modeling. His expertise is in the development and evaluation of atrium smoke management techniques and has included investigations of balcony spill plume, smoke layer plug holing and the behavior of smoke cooled by sprinklers. He has managed several research projects including studies of smoke detector response in residential dwellings and the burning characteristics of building insulation. He has extensive experience in designing and conducting full scale fire experiments involving smoke movement, plume dynamics, sprinkled mercantile fires, duct smoke detectors and communication cable fires in HVAC plenums. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Martin Bijloos; Research Assistant Mr. Pier-Simon Lafrance: Research Assistant Subcontractor: None noted
3. Northeastern University:
Mohamed Metghalchi, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Principal investigator has been involved in combustion research and laminar burning velocity measurement for the last 35 years. He as been PI for projects sponsored by Army Research Office and Office of Naval Research. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
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Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted
4. University of Manitoba:
Madjid Birouk, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Birouk is full Professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. His expertise is fundamental combustion and turbulence. Since Joining the University of Manitoba, Dr. Birouk has established a laboratory for research on combustion and underlying flow phenomena such turbulence and its effect on combustion, gasification, spray formation. One of the test rigs developed by Dr. Birouk is a spherical vessel (combustion chamber) capable of generating ambient conditions of pressure, temperature, and flow comparable to those encountered in power systems such as gas turbine and diesel engines. Dr. Birouk has published over 30 peer‐reviewed journal contributions and over 40 conference papers dealing with fundamental combustion and related phenomena. Dr. Birouk has also supervised a dozen of graduate students (6 completed and 6 in progress) and over 20 projects (mainly final year thesis) at the undergraduate level. Dr. Birouk has interest and expertise, as well as the required facility, to lead this project to completion. Professor Birouk will work closely with his graduate student, Stephen Toth, to accomplish the objective of this project. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Stephen Toth, Graduate Student Subcontractor: None noted
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%
a. Logistical problems associated b. Technical problems associated
2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 20%
a. Organization of project b. Management plan
3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. 25%
a. Managerial support b. Data collection c. Technical expertise
4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 20%
a. Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work b. Project manager person directly responsible c. Team members' qualifications and experience d. Time commitment of Principal Investigator
5. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the objectives of the Work Statement. 20%
a. Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones b. All technical and logistic factors considered c. Reasonableness of project schedule
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)
Project Number & Title: 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores” Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 4.3 -Ventilation Requirements and Infiltration
Justification of Need: Interest in this area has developed due to ASHRAE’s role in organizing and leading the Retailer Energy Alliance with support from the US Department of Energy. This study will establish the process for benchmarking important retail building classes and will coordinate potential changes in standards that affect their energy use and air quality. The primary user of these results within ASHRAE will be ASHRAE SSPC 62.1 and TC 4.3. Building designers will also be provided with data that will allow improved application of the Standard 62.1 IAQ Procedure. Retail buildings in the United States account for approximately 20 percent of commercial sector energy consumption and represent the fastest growing commercial subsector (DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 2009). The potential for impact from this project on both indoor air quality and energy efficiency is significant. Funding for the project and ASHRAE administrative costs is provided through a $1.5 million dollar grant from the NIST Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants program. Work Statement Authors: Michael Apte, Gemma Kerr, Scott Williams, Leon Alevantis, Steve Taylor, Zied Driss, Dennis Stanke Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: A5, A7, B2
RTAR Submitted: May 2009
Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted June 2009
Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None
Vote of TC/TG: 6-0-11
Vote of RAC: 10-0-2 CV
Vote of RAS: 4-0-0 Vote of Tech Council: TBD
Allocation of ASHRAE Funds per Fiscal Year
2010-2011 $ 422,507
2011-2012 $ 422,507
2012-2013 $ 563,342
Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? YES If no,
Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a
Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? YES If no,
The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? n/a
ESTIMATED 30M $1,440,000 SCORE $/POINT Battelle 30M $1,439,993 77.1 18,675 Indoor Environmental Engineering 29M $1,439,256 81.4 17,671 University of Colorado 30M $1,437,578 75.4 19,071 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30M $1,432,231 80.7 17,742 University of Texas-Austin 30M $1,408,356 88.6 15,894
RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: RAC - Braun, Cohen, Walker; TechC - Bahnfleth, Brandemuehl
1 Member abstaining is employed by NIST
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MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Sebesta Blomberg: has terrific expertise in building systems and energy evaluation, and fair expertise in
questionnaires and survey analysis, the critical element of air quality measurements put too much of the project into transportation, logistics with several volunteer companies allowing access to facility and personnel, and sub contracts for IAQ measurement equipment and analysis. Barry Bridges
2. Georgia Technology Institute: I will not bid for the following reasons: 1) Once the first task is completed, there is a need for approval of the method prior to moving onto the next task. This will make it very difficult to meet the time schedule due to the length time approval takes with ASHRAE. 2) Although the first task required the method to be developed, in reality to develop an effective method, task 2 should be done before task 1. 3) In sufficient funded allowed for the tasks requested. Dr. Charlene W. Bayer
3. United Technologies Research Center: We do not intend to bid. UTRC was interested in being a
subcontractor due to our interest in certain aspects of the project, but did not want to manage the entire program. Greg Dobbs.
4. Sensus: We will be participating, but not as PRIME. We will team with the University of Nebraska team.
Brian Thompson
5. AMCA: AMCA will not bid on this project due to the fact that the project is outside our scope and we do not have the resources to expand our scope at this time. Mark Stevens
6. Syracuse University: decided not to bid due to other commitments. Jensen Zhang
7. Air Innovation Resources: We will not be bidding after all. Felicia Festa Potential Bidders: Georgia Technology Institute, Indoor Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Sebesta Blomberg, University of Nebraska, Sensus, Architectural Energy, United Technologies Research Center, Air Innovation Resources, Air Movement and Control Association Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 5 Bidders: Battelle, Indoor Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Texas Austin PES: Steve Taylor, Dennis Stanke, Leon Alevantis, Scott Williams, Michael Apte TC Recommended Contractor: University of Texas at Austin P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. Battelle
Dr. Ann Louise Sumner: Active P.I. on ASHRAE research project 1262-RP (TC 9.3), Part 2. Dr. Ann Louise Sumner has a Ph.D. in chemistry and extensive experience in air quality research, complex field studies, and study protocols and surveys. She is serving as P.1. of ASHRAE 1262 (Part 2) - Relate Air Quality and Other Factors to Comfort and Health Related Symptoms Reported by Passengers and Crew on Commercial Transport Aircraft, Scope, size, and complexity of ASHRAE 1262 (Part 2) is very similar to that of the proposed project, hence Dr. Sumner has the proven management experience and knowledge of ASHRAE contractor requirements to successfully manage 1596-TRP. She is an ASHRAE member with no previous or current record of participation with an ASHRAE TC or SPC. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Zachary Willenberg, QA/QC Manager. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Ms. Dawn Dampier, Co-Technical lead for Occupant Outcomes. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Bradley Goodwin, Technical Lead for Recruitment & Logistics. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Richard Hecker, PE, Co-Technical Lead for Ventilation. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
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Mr. Ian MacGregor, Technical Lead for Indoor Air Quality. He is currently helping to support active research project 1262-RP. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Dr. Michael Murphy, Ph.D., PE, Co-Technical Lead for Ventilation. He is currently helping to support active research project 1262-RP. He is an ASHRAE member with no previous or current record of participation with an ASHRAE TC or SPC noted. Mr. Fred Ray, PE, Team Lead for Building Characterization. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Dr. Diana Echeverria, Co-Technical lead for Occupant Outcomes. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Robert Rudolph, No indication of his role on project team. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. ASHRAE member Dr. Robert Lordo, Technical Lead for Statistical Analysis. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted
2. Indoor Environmental Engineering Mr. Francis Offerman, P.I on completed ASHRAE research project 891-RP (TC 5.3). Mr. Offermann has 28 years experience as an IAQ researcher, sick building investigator, mitigation planner, healthy building design consultant, and expert witness. He is president of Indoor Environmental Engineering, a San Francisco based IAQ consulting firm. Mr. Offermann directs an interdisciplinary team of environmental scientists, chemists, and mechanical engineers in indoor air quality building investigations and healthy building design projects. Under Mr. Offermann's supervision IEE has developed both pro-active and reactive IAQ measurement methods and diagnostic protocols. He has supervised over 2,000 IAQ investigations in commercial, residential, and institutional buildings and conducted numerous forensic investigations related to IAQ. He has been a recipient of State and Federal research grants regarding building air quality and ventilation field studies, tracer gas techniques, in situ contaminant emission rate measurements, and the development of indoor air quality measurement instrumentation. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1976 and graduated from Stanford University with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. He is an ASHRAE member who has served on EHC, TCs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, and 4.10, SSPC 62.1 and other SPCs, and various position document committees in the past. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractors: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Dr. Phil Price, Statistician. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Davis Energy Group, Mr. David Springer, Ventilation Expert. He is an ASHRAE member who has served on TCs 5.7, and 6.5, and SPC 152P. AMEC Geomatrix, Dr. Jim Embree, Toxicologist. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Technical University of Denmark, Dr. Pawel Wargocki, Perceived Air Quality Expert. He is currently serving as a member of EHC. He was PI for completed ASHRAE research project 1257-RP, Indoor Environmental Effects on Performance of School Work by Children, for TC 2.1. No record of ASHRAE membership. UC San Diego, Bill Cain, Perceived Air Quality Expert. He is an ASHRAE fellow member, who in the past was active on SSPC 62 and TCs 2.3 and 4.3. He was PI for completed ASHRAE research projects 108-RP and 695-RP, both for TC 2.1. Berkeley Analytical Associates, Mr. Al Hodgson, Laboratory Analysis and VOC Expert. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.
3. University of Colorado Dr. John Zhai: Active P.I. on ASHRAE research projects 1397-RP (TC 9.6), 1418-RP (TC 4.10), 1467-RP (TC
10.7) and 1487-RP (TC 4.10). Prof. John Zhai, the PI, has been working on CFD technique development and application for about 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Ph.D. degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise
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include: computational fluid dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation, sustainable and immune building technologies. Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 60 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He was Voting Member of T.C. 4.10 “Indoor Environmental Modeling”, Corresponding Member of T.C. 5.6 “Control of Fire and Smoke”, and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality,” for TC 4.10. Dr. Zhai’s integrative training and experience in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering (particularly in indoor environment modeling and experiment) place him in a superb position to coordinate and conduct this project. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Lupita Montoya, Proposed Co-PI. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at The University of Colorado at Boulder. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: University of Colorado at Denver – Dr. John Adgate, Proposed Co-PI. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Purdue University– Dr. Qingyan (Yan) Chen, Proposed Co-PI – He was PI for the following completed research projects: 927-RP (TC 6.4), 949-RP (TC 5.3), 1009-RP (TC 4.10, 1133-RP (TC 4.10), 1222-RP (TC 4.7), 1271-RP (TC 4.1), and is currently PI for active project 1522-RP (TC 5.3). He is an ASHRAE Fellow and has been active on the following TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.10, 5.3, and 5.8.
4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Grenville Yuill, P.I. on completed ASHRAE research projects 530-RP and 865-RP for TC 4.7, 618-RP for TC 5.6, 763-RP for TC 4.3, 903-RP for TC 4.10, 935-RP for TC 9.12, 1276-RP for TC 5.12. Dr. Grenville K. Yuill has technical expertise in building energy and building air flow. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota (1972), with a focus on heat transfer. Since that time he has focused on energy conservation and air quality in buildings. He received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1959 and an M.S. in reactor engineering from the University of Birmingham in 1961.Dr. Yuill has served for two years as the Interim Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska. He started the Architectural Engineering (AE) program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1998. For six years he served as its Director. He has put into place a professional masters degree (the MAE), and a field of specialization within the College of Engineering and Technology Ph.D. Program. Dr. Yuill has been active in research both as a university faculty member, and as a consultant. His range of activities is indicated by his list of publications, below. His most recent research has been on the ventilation of large office buildings. Dr. Yuill is a Fellow and a life member of ASHRAE, and has been active on many technical and standard committees of ASHRAE for the past 34 years. He was a member of the National Research Council of Canada for six years. He was a member of the Council of Executives of the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada. He was a founding member of the Solar Energy Society of Canada, Inc. and spent six years on its Board of Directors. He is an ASHRAE Fellow/ Life member active in TC 4.3 and 4.7 and SSPC 90.2 and 62.2. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Haorong Li, P.I. on active ASHRAE research project 1486-RP (TC 7.5). Dr. Li has been involved in research within the energy field for the past 10 years. His experience involves developing innovative HVAC&R. He is an ASHRAE member and has been active on TCs 7.4 and 7.5. He is an Associate Professor for the Department of Architectural Engineering at UN-L. Dr. Josephine Lau, Proposed Co-PI. She is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Architectural Engineering at UN-L She is an ASHRAE member and has been active on TCs 2.3, 2.9 and 4.3. Dr. Kevin Grosskopf, Proposed Co-PI. He is an Associate Professor for the Charles W. Durham School of Construction, at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. He is an ASHRAE member, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Dr. Dale Tiller, Proposed Co-PI. He was P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1172-RP (TC 6.6). No record of ASHRAE membership, but he has been active on TC 2.1. Subcontractor:
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Dr. Jianshun Zhang, Proposed Co-PI. He will serve as a consultant on emission rates. He was P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1097 (TC 4.10) and is currently P.I. on active ASHRAE research project 1325-RP (TC 4.4). Dr. Jensen Zhang (Co-PI), Professor and Director of Energy and Indoor Environmental Systems Program - research leader with focus on indoor environmental quality and combined heat, air, moisture and pollutant transport through building envelopes. He has over 20 years of experience in ventilation and indoor air quality research. He has authored/co-authored over 100 technical papers, one book and is a primary author of two ASTM methods for testing organic emissions from building materials using small and full-scale environmental chambers. Dr. Zhang has developed computer databases and simulation tools for predicting the impact of material emissions and ventilation on indoor air quality. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of “The Intl. J. of Ventilation” and “J. of Thermal Insulation and Bldg. Sci.”. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in building environmental systems measurements and modeling, and heat and mass transfer. He has advised/co-advised 12 Ph.D. students, 16 M.S. students, and 7 Postdoctoral Fellows. He is an ASHRAE member and has served on RAC, EHC and is active on TC 2.3. The University of Nebraska Medical Center, (Dr. Chandran Achutan) will carry out the occupant surveys and odor panels. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Toyon Corporation (Mr. Ben Juricek) will assist in the selection and design of measurement installation, and with field installation in some locations, Sensus MI (Mr. Brian Thompson) will assist in the recruitment of retailers to participate, will share existing data on HVAC system operation, and will assist in the field installation of the data logging equipment.
5. ****University of Texas at Austin Jeffrey Siegel, P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1299-RP (TC 2.4). Dr. Jeffrey Siegel is internationally recognized for his research on indoor air quality, particle transport, filtration and control technologies, particle deposition in HVAC systems, energy use of residential air conditioning, and duct leakage and duct research. He has numerous publications and research in the area of this TRP. He is an ASHRAE member and active on TCs 2.4 and 6.3. He also supports SSPC 180 and SSPC 52.2 and was the ASHRAE New Investigator Award recipient in 2006-2007. Other Key Personnel: Richard Corsi, is the ECH Bantel Professor for Professional Practice in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Environmental Resources Engineering from Humboldt State University in 1983, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Davis in Civil Engineering in 1985 and 1989, respectively. Dr. Corsi and his research team have ongoing research related to the use of zero energy air purification (ZEAP) materials, human exposure to p-dichlorobenzene from consumer products, human exposure to toxic chemicals emitted from cleaning agents, biological particle emissions from indoor water uses, remediation of methamphetamine labs, Texanol ester alcohol emissions from a wide range of materials coated with latex paint, and the effects of changes in relative humidity on chemical emissions from building materials. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Atila Novoselac, P.I. on active ASHRAE research projects 1416-RP (TC 4.7) and 1512-RP (TC 4.10). He has significant experimental and CFD modeling experience. Through his research related to development, validation, and application of coupled air-flow and energy-flow simulations, he gained considerable experience in CFD simulations and full scale laboratory experiments. Using various commercial and research CFD computational tools as well as laboratory facilities he worked on analyses of thermal comfort and air quality in rooms with displacement ventilation systems. He was an ASHRAE 2001 GIA recipient. His research involves building airflow analyses and human exposure studies. He has extensive experimental and CFD modeling experience. He works on the development, validation, and application of various CFD and Lagrangian particle modeling methods for particle transport and human exposure studies. He has worked on the development, validation, and application of computational fluid dynamics models for indoor air quality analyses, measurements and performance analysis of different residential and commercial building ventilation systems, and advancement of building design methods and procedures. Dr. Novoselac and his research team have several finished and ongoing research projects on human exposure to various indoor pollutants (sponsored by NIOSH, NIST, and ASHRAE). He is an ASHRAE Associate member and active on TCs 4.3, 4.10 5.3 and 9.12. He recently was selected the 2010-2011 ASHRAE New Investigator Award recipient. Kerry Kinney, is a Professor and holder of the Roberta Woods Ray Centennial Fellowship in
Attachment #10
Engineering in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her cross-disciplinary research in environmental engineering and molecular biology centers on the investigation of microorganisms in natural and engineered systems. Over the last fifteen years, her research has evolved from an early focus on biological air treatment systems to include the development and implementation of molecular tools to monitor biological systems and the microbial characterization of indoor environments. Her research ranges from fundamental investigations of gene expression to pilot scale treatability tests and she has worked extensively with fungal systems beginning with her NSF Career award in 1999. She is a Co-Principal Investigator of the 2006-2011 NSF-funded IGERT interdisciplinary academic and research program in indoor environmental science and engineering at UT Austin. Her research team has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings. Her recent experience that is most relevant to the proposed work includes an investigation of HVAC filters as passive sampling devices for assessing the fungal and bacterial flora present in residential environments and a study examining the susceptibility of green building materials to mold growth following moisture exposure. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Ying Xu, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Thermal Engineering in 2001 and M.S. in Civil Engineering in 2004 from Tsinghua University, China and her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in Civil Engineering in 2009. Dr. Xu and her research team have ongoing research on measuring and characterizing emissions of semi-volatile organic pollutants from building materials and consumer products. She teaches courses on building environmental systems, sources of indoor air pollution, and renewable energy and environmental sustainability. She is a member of ASHRAE, International Society for Exposure Science, International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, and Air and Waste Management Association. Dr. Xu has published 12 journal articles on measurements and modeling of fate and transport of indoor air pollutants and approximately 15 conference proceedings. She is an ASHRAE student member, but no record of prior or current TC participation.
Neil Crain is a Research Scientist at The Center for Energy and Environmental Research located on the JJ Pickle Research Campus of The University of Texas at Austin (UT). Dr. Crain earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UT in 1983 and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, from UT in 1994. Dr. Crain has extensive experience in the fate and transport of VOCs in the indoor environment. He has conducted field studies of VOCs in homes, assisted living facilities and office spaces. Recently he conducted a soil vapor intrusion study for the Texas Department of State Health Services of more than 40 private homes in North Texas. In addition to field studies, Dr. Crain has developed sampling techniques, analytical methods and experimental equipment for measuring VOC emissions from paint and architectural coatings and building materials. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: Pennsylvania State University (Jelena Srebric) is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering and an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Ph.D. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Belgrade. Dr. Srebric is directing the Building Science Initiative at the Pennsylvania State Institutes of Energy and the Environment. The Building Science Initiative focuses on research and technology transfer of hybrid optimization methods for reduced energy consumption, improved water management, and enhanced occupant environmental perception. These hybrid optimization methods include on-site measured data, numerical simulations, analytical models and occupant feedback. In addition, the development of new models sometimes requires experimentation in a laboratory environment that Dr. Srebric designed and built for energy and indoor air quality studies. Her work is sponsored by several grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). She is a recipient of both NSF and NIOSH’s career awards. She published extensively in the field, and received several research awards including ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers) Poster Presentation Awards for 1999, 2001 and 2009 as well as ASHRAE Transaction Paper Awards for 2007 and 2009. Dr. Srebric participated in three ASHARE projects and received Homer Addams Award in 2001 for her research work. Dr. Srebric is an editorial board member of five international journals, and an associate editor of ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal. Her work in ASHRAE was recognized with an outstanding service award. Dr. Srebric has a consulting record with eight companies on projects that include development of new design practices and solutions for constructed buildings as well design competitions. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. She is an ASHRAE member and active on TCs 4.10 and 5.3.
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Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%
a) Logistical problems associated b) Technical problems associated
2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 35% a) Organization of project b) Management plan
c) Reasonableness of project schedule 3. Contractor's capability in terms of: 15%
a) Managerial support b) Data collection capability c) Technical expertise
4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 25% a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work b) Project manager person directly responsible; experience and corporate position c) Team members' qualifications and experience d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator
5. Student involvement 5% a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry into HVAC&R industry
6. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects. 5% (No penalty for new contractors.)
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ASHRAE AI?LICATION !,OR GR'INT OF FI]NDS
1.0 Title: 1596'TRP. "Vefiilation and tndoor A; QualiE, in Rerait Stores,'
2.4 Principailnvestieator(P.I.)l Dr. Jeffiey A. Siegel
E-dail address ofP.L:PhoreNo. ofP.L:FaxNo. ofP.L:
Other Key Persolnel:
4.0 Any subcontracto$:
5.0 obtectrve & scope.
3.0 Naale ofcontrarting Institution: The Univerciry ofTexas atAusrinMailing Address of P.L: CAEE ECJ 5.2 C 1752, The Universiry of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX [email protected]
51241\-241A512-471-3191
Drs. Corsi, Cmin, Novoselac, Kinney, and XD
The Pemsylvania State Lhjversity Gee Appendix B)
Measurc the indoor air qu2liq OOCS, SVOCS, padicles, ozone,microbial contalinEn6, CO, COr) and ocoupant lercepiior$ in U.S. rerail bdldilgs and conelale rhese findingswith vetrtilation measuremenis.
6-0 Ploj€ct Slalr Dater Julv 15.2010 ProjeciEnd Dale:December 31.2012
7.0 Total Cosr US$ $1.577.556 ASHR{! Fundirg Requested: US S1.408.j56
8.0 D" d:'s ol'rinancial S rppon Req-esr"o,tol! ASHR A r'a) Professjonal Salaries'b) Research Assistantsc) Fdnge Benefits (19'26 %)d) Equipnente) Supplies & Materials0 Computer Costsg) Travel & Communicationsh) o6er - Tuitjon and Fees
s 157 r34 Person Monthsl_75104.63650 044
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96.240
2',7.504
52.885PSU Subcontuct (AppendixB) 660.506
i) Total Ln Diect Cosis
.j) Indirecr cosis ( 52% MTDC*)510.199
k) TOTAL $ 1.408.356lExcludes S 169,200 of in-kind cost-share for eighr addiriona6erson months offaculty support.*52% indiect cost rare €xcludes nrition and fees, equipmen! and off-sire portion ofwork (IDC -26%).
9.0 QualificarionsofPrhcipallnvestigatoJDr. leffrey Siegel is inremalionally ftcognizEd lor his research on hdoor air quali4,, panicle transpod, filtrarion andcontol techtrologies, parlicle depositiod in HVAC systems, ener$' use of irl ajr conditioning, and ductleakage 2nd duct research. He has numerous publications and lesearch in the dea ofthis TRP.
10 0 Signature of Proj ect Manager or P.L:
Siamture of L\ecrdve Ofiioer.of- counney Frazler
Key lersoinel were (x) were nol ( ) involved in rriting the ASHME reque$ for proposal for rhis projecr.
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ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1245-RP 1.02
DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCTS
FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY
MEASUREMENTS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED FROM JULY 2007 TO JULY 2009. P.I. CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO TERRY BECK IN OCTOBER
2008 AND END DATE EXTENDED TO JULY 2009 AND THEN TO JANUARY 2010.
PI has asked for a no-cost extension until June 2011.
Preliminary report will be made by January 2011 --
see e-mail from Frank Spevak on this subject
1352-RP 1.03
EVAPORATION IN FLOODED
CORRUGATED PLATE HEAT
EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA AND
AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED FROM SEP. 2008 TO SEP 2009 AND THEN TO AUG 2010.
PMS is reviewing final report now and will vote by
letter ballot. Final report will be delivered to ASHRAE
by December 2010. Hence, a no-cost extension until
Janury 2011 will be good.
1556-TRP 1.03
CHARACTERIZATION OF LIQUID
REFRIGERANT FLOW EMERGING FROM A
FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
May or may not go out for bids until Spring 2011
depending on the prioritized ranking with oter projects
1353-RP 1.04
STABILITY AND ACCURACY OF VAV BOX
CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR DRAFT FINAL
REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE EXTENDED FROM FEB. 2009 TO FEB. 2010 AND THEN TO
JUNE 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM JANUARY 2010.
Basically done except for a few field tests to be done
in July 2010. Final report in September/October 2010.
No-cost extension until February 2011 so PMS can
review final report and TC can approve completion at
Las Vegas meeting.
1502-TRP 1.04
USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR
ADVANCED SYSTEM OPERATION
PROJECT RELEASED FOR BID SPRING 2010. ZERO BIDS RECEIVED . NO BID REASONS OBTAINED FROM 3 OF
THE 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS SO FAR. MOST INDICATED THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO BID.
TC is still interested in going out for bids wither in Fall
2010 or in Spring 2011 depending on the prioritized
ranking of this project relative to others.
1597-RP 1.04
STOCHASTIC CONTROL OPTIMIZATION OF
MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS FOR U.S. CITIES
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. PMS met for the first time at Albuquerque meeting
1468-RP 1.05
DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE
BUILDING INFORMATIOIN MODEL (BIM)
FOR THERMAL MODEL COMPLIANCE
TRAINING NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. NONE SUBMITTED SINCE CONTRACT AWARD IN SEP. 2009.
Didn't get any updates from the TC. Perhaps the PMS
met and got a report from the PI at the Albuquerque
meeting?!
1356-RP 1.08
METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE ACTUAL
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PIPE AND
DUCT INSULATION AT BELOW-AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - END DATE FOR PROJECT IS
JULY 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010 Request no-cost extesnion to July 2011.
1444-RP 1.08
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF TWO-
PHASE PRESSURE DROPS AND FLOW
PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-
410a AND AMMONIA
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - LATEST END DATE FOR
PROJECT IS AUG 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010
I think this project belongs to another TC andnot TC
1.08.
1550-TRP 1.08
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF
INSULATING COATINGS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
May or may not go out for bids until Spring 2011
depending on the prioritized ranking with oter projects
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
SECTION 1 Research Liaison (Sriram Somasundaram, [email protected])
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RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1592-WS 1.10
CHP DESIGN GUIDE - UPDATE TO THE
COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) RAC IS REVIEWING THIS TOPIC AT THE ALBUQUERQUE MEETING ON SATURDAY, 6/26
RAC conditionally approved the WS at the
Albuquerque meeting and I will work with the WS
author to incorporate the minor comments before
finalizing the WS and submitting to MORTS.
1605-RTAR 1.10
UPDATE TO THE COMBUSTION TURBINE
INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN
GUIDE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
TC had decided in the Orlando meeting in Janury
2010 to go ahead and drop the RTAR for now based
on RAC rejection.
SECTION 1 Research Liaison (Sriram Somasundaram, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1332-RP 2.01
REVISIONS TO THE ASHRAE THERMAL
COMFORT TOOL TO MAINTAIN
CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004
NEED UPDATED TOOL, FINAL REPORT, AND CODE DELIVERABLE FROM PI IN ALBUQUERQUE FOR TC
APPROVAL AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. SIX MONTH FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN JUNE 2009 TO UPDATE
AND ENHANCE TOOL TO MATCH LATEST VERSION OF STANDARD. NEW CONTRACT END DATE WAS DEC. 2009
Add-on extension. Beta version of tool. TC
evaluating things. Complete before next meeting.
1445-WS 2.01
ENERGY CONSERVATION, AIR-
CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN
HOT-HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER WINTER 2010 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC
SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE FROM SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JULY 2010 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR
BID. Will not resub this meting
1504-RTAR 2.01
IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF CLOTHING
INSULATION FOR NON-WESTERN
ENSEMBLES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SUMMER 2009 MEETING. WS after thismeeting
1515-TRP 2.01
THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY
ACCEPTABILITY IN BUILDINGS THAT
REDUCE ENERGY BY REDUCING
MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM OVERHEAD
DIFFUSERS
RAC PLANS TO RESUBMIT IN ALBUQUERQUE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS PROJECT FOR
APPROVAL ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
1611-URP 2.01
ON THE ASSOCIATION OF LOW INDOOR
HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN'S
ABSENTEEISM
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED DECEMBER 2009. TC MUST
PLACE RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. Formed PES. Recommendation ater this meeting.
1243-RP 2.03
DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF GASEOUS
EFFLUENTS AND BY-PRODUCTS OF
FUNGAL GROWTH THAT AFFECT INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTS PHASE II
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS done
1457-RP 2.03
BY-PRODUCT PRODUCTION FROM
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION
ASSOCIATED WITH INDOOR AIR
CLEANING DEVICES
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS EXTENDED FROM AUG. 2009 TO SEP.
2010. LAST QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC 2009 missing repors provided during meeting
1548-RTAR 2.03
IN-DUCT FULL-SCALE LABORATORY-
EVALUATED COMPARISON OF
PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION (PCO)
FILTERS VERSUS DRY-SCRUBBING MEDIA
FILTERS
TOPIC REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN AFTER MAY 15, 2010 DEADLINE PASSED WITHOUT WORK
STATEMENT SUBMITTED. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL
BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING.
1557-TRP 2.03
LAB COMPARISON OF RELATIVE
PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE
FILTRATION MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW
CHALLENGE CONCENTRATIONS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1579-RTAR 2.03
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF OZONE
FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. plan to submit by august 15th
1281-RP 2.04
IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND
CORRELATION OF ULTRAFINE INDOOR
AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER WITH
OUTDOOR VALUES
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS
1287-RP 2.04
PARTICLE COUNTER SPECIFICATION FOR
USE WITH FILTER PERFORMANCE TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER TO MORTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT. TC vote approved final report
1299-RP 2.04
ENERGY IMPLICATIONS OF IN-DUCT
FILTRATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND
RETURN TO MORTS
1466-RP 2.04
DEVELOPMENT OF A CALIBRATION
REFERENCE FOR USE WITH TEST
STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999
NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - END DATE FOR PROJECT IS
APRIL 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010 Six month no-cost extension - Approved by TC
1558-RTAR 2.04
DEVELOP AND VALIDATE A METHOD OF
TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING
FROM FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-
ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1322-RP 2.06
PRODUCTIVITY AND PERCEPTION BASED
EVALUATION OF INDOOR NOISE CRITERIA
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR DRAFT FINAL
REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE - MARCH 2006. EXTENDED SIX TIMES TO JAN. 2010.
1408-RP 2.06
THE EFFECTS OF LINING LENGTH ON
INSERTION LOSS OF ACOUSTICAL DUCT
LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK
FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT COST
FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has asked
staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress
reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work completed.
Needed to expand scope to include along duct and to
exterior sound and vibration propogationm. Also will
allow 1529 researchers to have access to lab -
considered very important if good modeling is to
happen.
1529-TRP 2.06
FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL
MODELING OF SOUND TRANSMISSION
AND RADIATION IN LINED DUCTS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1598-RTAR 2.07
WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF
LOUVERED SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF
TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Dropped
1601-RTAR 2.07
NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF
HVAC&R ISOLATION/RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Revision to be reviewed a this meeting
1595-RTAR 2.09
FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE
AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED
BY THE INSTALLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET
LAMPS TO MAINTAIN EVAPORATOR COIL
CLEANLINESS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TC 2.9 wants to drop RTAR 1595
SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1484-RP 3.01
ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE OF
SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-
TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATION
SYSTEMS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE
DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
3rd draft of final report to be received probably during
week of july 4th
1507-RP 3.01
BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME
BOUNDARY CONCENTRATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009. PI promised to send reports
1580-TRP 3.01
RISK ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE
REFRIGERANTS IN RESIDENTIAL AIR
CONDITIONING AND COMMERCIAL
REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to go out for bids
1583-TRP 3.01
ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY
TEST METHODS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. contractor recommended
1584-TRP 3.01
ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES TO PREDICTING THE
BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to bid
1410-TRP 3.02
EFFECTS OF SYSTEM MATERIALS
TOWARD THE BREAKDOWN OF POE
LUBRICANTS AND HFC REFRIGERANTS -
PART 2
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to bid
1495-TRP 3.03
EFFECT OF LUBRICANT ON THE
DISTRIBUTION OF MOISTURE BETWEEN
THE VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF
REFRIGERANTS (PHASE 1)
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
TC voted to forward copy for an RTAR Effecti of
Unsaaturated Flurocardon Contaminants on… to
MORTS on 6/29/2010
1446-RTAR 3.04
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS
OF CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED
FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2010 AND NOW WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
topic put on hold because recent data has been
published
1361-RP 3.06
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING
TOWERS USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER
TREATMENT DEVICES
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN APRIL 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE
DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
several meetings in Albuquerque led to a draft of the
Executive Summary to recommend to the PI for the
final report
1479-RTAR 3.06
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A MONO
CHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON
LEGIONELLA COLONIZATION OF AN
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE WATER SYSTEM
AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH
CARE-ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES'
DISEASE (LD)
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC.
1599-RTAR 3.08
ASSESSMENT OF MEASUREMENT
TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE
(LFR) OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
SECTION 3 Research Liaison (Ray Cohen, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1482-RP 4.01
UPDATE TO MEASUREMENTS OF OFFICE
EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA
NEED DOCUMENTATION OF TC APPROVAL VOTE OF DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUGUST 2009 FOR
PROJECT FILE, FINAL REPORT DELIVERABLES FROM PI, AND DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON FINAL RESULTS
FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT
TC planned to revote approval of the final report as
the previous vote was not recorded.
1616-RTAR 4.01
REVISE LOAD CALCULATION
APPLICATION MANUAL RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to return the RTAR.
1413-TRP 4.02
DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES
FOR FILLING WEATHER DATA-GAPS
DURING ANALYSIS OF MEASURED
BUILDING ENERGY USE
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Nothing to report. Waiting to rebid.
1477-RP 4.02
DEVELOPMENT OF OVER 2500 WEATHER
FILES FOR INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS JUN. 2008 AND WAS EXTENDED ONCE
TO MAR. 2009 AND THEN AGAIN TO JULY 2010. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO TRIGGERS
2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.
A request for a no-cost extension will be made. The
new end date will be Feb. 28, 2011.
1494-RTAR 4.02
PROCEDURES TO GENERATE HOURLY
CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA
SETS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced but TC still has interest.
1561-WS 4.02
PROCEDURES TO ADJUST OBSERVED
CLIMATIC DATA FOR REGIONAL OR
MICRO-CLIMATIC VARIATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
RAC voted to return the WS in Albuquerque. Note
that the project title used by the TC is slightly different
from that listed here in Column C. The TC refers to
1561-WS as "Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic
Data for Regional or Mesoscale Variations."
1610-RTAR
COND.
ACCEPT 4.02
DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPOSITION
MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR
IRRADIANCE
CLEAR RAC APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR RTAR WITH RL, SUBMIT REVISED RTAR TO MORTS FOR POSTING,
PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF WORK STATEMENT
TC has revised the RTAR to the satisfaction of the
RL. They have also written a draft WS that will be
voted on by the TC in Albuquerque.
1613-TRPC 4.02
UPDATE CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA IN
CHAPTER 14 OF THE 2013 HANDBOOK OF
FUNDAMENTALS
COMPLETE APPROVAL CONDITIONS. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED IN MARCH 2010 THIS PROJECT FOR BID.
TC MUST REVISE WS AND SUBMIT TO RL FOR FINAL OK TO BID. RL MUST CONFIRM ALL CONDITIONS HAVE
BEEN SATISFIED AND NOTIFY MORTS THAT WS IS NOW READY TO BID. THIS TASK MUST BE COMPLETED BY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010 BASED ON A RANKING OF ALL
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS BY RAC AND FUNDING.
TC has revised the WS to the satisfaction of the RL.
The WS will be resubmitted to MORTs following the
Albuquerque meeting.
1425-RTAR 4.03
CHARACTERIZATION OF INFILTRATION,
VENTILATION AND IAQ IN MID- AND HIGH-
RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
TC still has interest and will likely resubmit an RTAR
on this topic.
1426-RTAR 4.03
OCCUPANT RESPONSE TO THE NOISE OF
RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. TC still has interest, but is not pursuing presently.
1478-RP 4.03
MEASURING AIR-TIGHTNESS OF MID- AND
HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009.
PMS chair will remind PI to submit progress reports.
Co-funding is in question.
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1547-TRP 4.03
CO2-BASED DEMAND CONTROLLED
VENTILATION FOR MULTIPLE ZONE HVAC
SYSTEMS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
TC voted to accept the PES-recommended
contractor.
1596-TRP 4.03
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
IN RETAIL STORES
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
TC voted to accept the PES-recommended
contractor.
1235-RP 4.04
THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND
CONTROL OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR
DIFFUSION IN WALL SYSTEMS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL
CONTRACT END DATE WAS SEP. 2009 AND WAS EXTENDED THREE TIMES. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE IS
STILL DEC. 2009 AFTER ORLANDO.
TC will vote 3-month no-cost extension to Sept. 30,
2010 to allow PMS time to review final report.
1325-RP
4.04
4.02
STD.
160P
ENVIRONMENTAL WEATHER LOADS FOR
HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
OF BUILDINGS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL
CONTRACT END DATE WAS MAR. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED FIVE TIMES TO JULY. 2010. LATEST QUARTERLY
PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE IS FROM OCT. 2009. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO
TRIGGERS 2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.
TC will vote a 7-month no-cost extension to Feb. 28,
2011.
1621-RTAR 4.04
DRIVING RAIN: IMPACT ON DURABILITY,
INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to reject this RTAR.
1368-RTAR 4.05
DEVELOP LOCAL CONVECTIVE HEAT
TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR
AND OUTDOOR SURFACES OF
FENESTRATION SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC.
WS is under active development and a letter ballot is
planned prior to Las Vegas.
1414-RTAR 4.05
DETERMINATION OF THE U-FACTORS,
SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENTS AND
VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF
STANDARD FENESTRATION UNITS MADE
FROM REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION
FRAME AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO
UPDATE TABLES 4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN
THE FENESTRATION CHAPTER OF
HANDBOOK OF FUNDAMENTALS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC.
WS is under active development and a letter ballot is
planned prior to Las Vegas.
1415-RP 4.05
THERMAL AND LIGHTING PERFORMANCE
METRICS OF TUBLUAR DAYLIGHTING
DEVICES
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. PMS will be meeting with contractor in Albuquerque.
1456-RP 4.07
ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT NATURAL AND
HYBRID VENTILATION MODELS IN WHOLE-
BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN OCTOBER 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER FROM PI ALSO
TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
TC will vote on the final report Tuesday at
Albuquerque.
1588-WS
4.07
4.05
REPRESENTATIVE LAYER-BY-LAYER
DESCRIPTIONS FOR FENESTRATION
SYSTEMS WITH SPECIFIED BULK
PROPERTIES SUCH AS U-FACTOR AND
SHGC RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to return this WS.
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1622-URP
4.07
7.01
COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ENERGY
USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN
FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. RL recommended rejecting this URP.
1321-RP 4.10
MODELING VOC SORPTION OF BUILDING
MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR
AIR QUALITY - PHASE 11 (SECOND PHASE
OF 1097-RP)
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS
Research subcommittee chair has asked the PMS
chair to complete and submit the Disposition of
ASHRAE Research form.
1458-TRP 4.10
MODELING PERSON-TO-PERSON
CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT IN A
MECHANICALLY VENTILATED ROOM
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Nothing to report. Waiting to bid.
1465-RTAR 4.10
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
MODEL TO REPRESENT THE
PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR
(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET
USED IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING AUGUST 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
OCTOBER 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is no longer pursuing this research idea.
1512-TRP 4.10
CFD RESOURCE DECISIONS IN PARTICLE
TRANSPORT MODELING
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK TO START IN AUGUST 2010 - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI
NOW REGARDING PROJECT.
Although the official project start date is September,
2010, the PMS met with the PI in Albuquerque.
1450-RTAR
SSPC
62.2
TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS FROM
GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING DECEMBER 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1216-RP 5.01
INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON
BI/AIRFOIL CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND
SOUND
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUG. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING.
1420-TRP 5.01
INLET SYSTEM EFFECTS ON AIR AND
SOUND PERFORMANCE OF PLENUM
FANS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
1617-URP 5.01 FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
1180-RP 5.02 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS
NEED STATUS REPORT AND ESTIMATED END DATE ON TC'S EFFORT TO COMPLETE PROJECT ON OWN USING
VOLUNTEERS - ON SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE SUMMER 2010?
1333-RP 5.02
HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY
MEASUREMENTS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN SEP. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING. UNDERSTAND PMS IS TRYING TO GET ADDITIONAL DATA FROM EXPANDED STUDY ADDED
TO REPORT.
1488-RP 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL
DUCT FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MAY 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE.
1493-TRP 5.02
CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION
OF DUCTING FITTING LOSSES
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.
1591-RTAR 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF NON-METAL
FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE
RESISTANCE TO FLOW
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1606-TRP 5.02
LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL
TRANSITIONS TO DETERMINE LOSS
COEFFICIENTS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1292-RP 5.03
COMPARISON OF TOTAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION OF A SERIES FAN
POWERED TERMINAL VS. PARALLEL FAN
POWERED TERMINAL
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1373-RP 5.03
AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS WITH
STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1438-RP 5.03
SIMPLIFIED THERMAL MODEL WITH
EXPERIMENTS TO DESIGN OPTIMIZED
CHILLED CEILING AND POSITIVE
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1500-WS 5.03
A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE
SELECTION OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN OCT. 2011 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1545-WS 5.03
NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD
HEATING AND AIR CHANGE
EFFECTIVENESS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN JUL. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1546-WS 5.03
EXPANSION AND UPDATE ADPI FOR
OVERHEAD MIXING SYSTEMS IN BOTH
COOLING AND HEATING
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN JUL. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
1620-URP 5.03
BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR
DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION
RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE
RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN
ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN
ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO
MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.
1284-RP 5.04
DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING
AND SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF
INDUSTRIAL PULSE CLEANED DUST
COLLECTORS
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS OCT. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED
ONCE TO FEB. 2009.
1247-RP 5.06 BALCONY SPILL PLUMES
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
1328-RP 5.06
ALGORITHM FOR SMOKE MODELING IN
LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED
BUILDINGS NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1447-TRP 5.06
PERFORMANCE OF PRESSURIZED
STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1376-RP 5.10
METHOD OF TEST TO EVALUATE FIELD
PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN FEB. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET
NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING.
1469-RP 5.10
THERMAL COMFORT IN COMMERCIAL
KITCHENS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. MORTS HELPED PI SINCE ORLANDO MEETING WITH KITCHEN RECRUITMENT LETTER.
1480-RP 5.10
ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION
AND ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE
ORLANDO MEETING. HAVE RECORD OF PMS APPROVAL OF FINAL REPORT BUT NEED TC APPROVAL VOTE.
1614-RTAR 5.10
EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF UV
SYSTEMS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1388-RP 6.01
REEVALUATION OF HIGH-ALTITUDE
EFFECTS ON OPERATION OF GAS-FIRED
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR
SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER FROM PI ALSO
TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.
1388 belongs to TC6.10, TC 6.10 will vote on this
report (400 pages) next winter meeting, I infomed
TC6.10 about the paper question and this is still
pending.
1563-RTAR 6.03
IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR
AIR QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
author was not able to produce WS, TC expects 2011
winter meeting
1383-RP 6.05
DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE
SYSTEM MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION
AND ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND
SYSTEMS
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT. POSSIBLY NEED TO WORK OUT LICENSE ISSUE WITH DOE AND UC BERKELEY FOR USE OF ENERGY
PLUS ROUTINES
License issue stil under discussion with MORTS,
Project made good progress
1544-TRP 6.06
ESTABLISHING BENCHMARK LEVELS OF
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL HOT
WATER USE BY END USE
CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING
PROJECT.
PI reported a delay, TC is adviced to decide on a
extention proposal. PI is adviced to report to MORTS
according contract.
1387-RP 6.09
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN
FOR EMERGENCY COOLING
PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR
DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS APRIL 2010 AND WAS EXTENDED TO
JULY 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT IS DATED DEC. 2009.
TC will approve final report by email ballot before Fall
2010 and will now request for extension accordingly
1576-WS 6.09
TES SYSTEM PERFORMANCE METRICS
RELATED TO CARBON EMISSION
REDUCTIONS AT THE POWER
GENERATION SOURCE
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SUMMER 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2013 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.
TC is monitoring the NREL project (Hal Levin)
depending on the outcome the WS will be changed
and/or resubmitted
1607-RTAR 6.09
DESIGN AND ULTILIZATION OF THERMAL
ENERGY STORAGE TO INCREASE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF WIND ENERGY
RESOURCES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING. TC is intending to resubmit before 15 August deadline
1497-RTAR 6.10
VENT PERFORMANCE MODEL FOR ALL
CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-
UNIT FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNACES,
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
TC has currently no volunteer available to finalise this
WS
1517-TRPR 6.10
VALIDATION OF A LOW-ORDER ACOUSTIC
MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS
APPLICATION FOR DIAGNOSING
COMBUSTION DRIVEN OSCILLATIONS
RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR REBID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL
EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST
FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. TC voted on the PES recommendation
SECTION 6 Research Liaison (Jaap Hogeling, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1574-RTAR 7.03
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADVANCED BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH
PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, GREEN
BUILDINGS, LEED, ETC) TO OPTIMIZE
SUSTAINABILITY AND ACHIEVING DESIGN
EXPECTATIONS
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. THE MOST RECENT
DRAFT SUBMITTED IN FEB. 2009 DID NOT ADDRESS RAC'S COMMENTS AT ALL. AUTHOR NEEDS TO RESPOND
1609-RTAR 7.03
DEFINING THE CAPABILITIES, NEEDS AND
CURRENT LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING
INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER MEETING 2010. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ACTION PENDING
1274-RP 7.05
FIELD PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF
PACKAGE EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFY THE
BENEFITS OF PROPER SERVICE AND
DETERMINE THE LONG TERM NEED FOR
MONITORING, FDD AND CONTINUOUS
COMMISSIONING TECHNOLOGY
TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN DECEMBER 2007 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS
OR SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. ALSO, SUBMIT COPY OF DRAFT FR TO MORTS
TO TRIGGER PAYMENT TO P.I. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE WAS MARCH 2008. NEED NO-COST-EXTENSION
FROM TC AND PI AS MINIMUM
PMS GETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO
FINALIZE REPORT
1312-RP 7.05
TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT
DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 TO MARCH 2010, WHICH HAS NOW PASSED. CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS.
MAKING PROGRESS-NO COST EXTENSION
3/31/10
1543-RTAR 7.05
DEMAND RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION
PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2010
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT ANNUAL 2008
MEETING. WILL RESUBMIT
1615-RTAR 7.05
FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC
(FDD) METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 REVIEWING RAC ACTION
1590-RP 7.08
IMPLEMENTATION OF TOTAL COST OF
OWNERSHIP (TCO) PRINCIPLES INTO
HIGHER EDUCATION AS AN INTEGRATED
DECISION MAKING TOOL
PI NEEDS TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PMS AND MORTS TO TRIGGER ANY ADDITIONAL
PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED MAKING PROGRESS-NEED NO COST EXTENSION
1587-WS
7.09
1.04
IMPROVED TOOLS FOR CONTROL LOOP
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND
EVALUATION
RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THERE IS A POTENTIAL
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS IT APPEARS.
REVIEWED AT THIS MEETING- MUST RESOLVE
PROPRIETARY ISSUE
1483-RTAR
SSPC
90.1
STANDARD 90.1 LINKED CRITERIA
SELECTION ANALYSIS BASED ON
PERFORMANCE WITH DESIGN PACKAGES
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING AUGUST 15, 2009
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY
OCTOBER 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. NO CONTACT
SECTION 7 Research Liaison (George Jackins, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1476-RP 8.02
WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENBALING
ECONOMIC AND SCALBLE R718 CHILLERS
- PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT
PI NEEDS TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PMS AND MORTS TO TRIGGER ANY ADDITIONAL
PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PI HAS ASKED TO BACK-DATE CONTRACT
TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT - MORTS IS AGREEABLE TO WORKING WITH UNIV. ON
THIS ISSUE BUT NEED QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS FIRST.
Progress reports were submitted to the PMS on
6/26/10. These will be sent to MORTS on 6/27/10.
1462-TRP 8.03
ACTIVE MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING
HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN SORPTION
FLUIDS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Communicated to Research SubC.
1535-WS 8.04
A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION
FACTOR CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-
SIDE REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS
OF COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS
RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SPRING 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT
REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW
TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL
EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID. POTENTIAL $50K IN ARTI CO-FUNDING Communicated to TC member.
1564-TRP 8.04
MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN
THE MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Communicated to Research SubC.
1577-RTAR 8.04
TUBE-TO-TUBE CONDUCTION EFFECTS IN
FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. Communicated.
1316-RP 8.05
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE
HEAT TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE
PITCH IN A HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE
TUBE BUNDLE
PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE
OF EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM MARCH 2008 TO JULY 2010. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS. PI CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO STEVE ECKELS ON 08.11 WHEN
BABIN LEFT KSU.
PI requests an extension. April 1, 2011 is their
request. They will submit a written progress report.
1394-RP 8.05
STUDY OF CARBON DIOXIDE
CONDENSATION IN A CHEVRON ANGLE
PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER
TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO
MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.
Final report is commpleted and approved by letter
ballat. Dispostion form will be done by PMS chair.
1320-RP 8.09
THE IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATION STORAGE ON THE
SHELF LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
TC AND P.I. SHOULD CONSIDER IN ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010
DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
the test work will be done in September but the
reports and papers will need more time, so they want
2/1/2011 for the new no-cost extension.
1565-TRP 8.10
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASHRAE DESIGN
GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR
VENTILATION SYSTEMS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Communicated to Research SubC.
1566-WS 8.10
EQUATIONS TO ESTIMATE EVAPORATION
RATES FROM WETTED SURFACES IN
NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL, AND
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING AND MEAT
PROCESSING PLANTS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 Communicated to Research SubC.
1581-WS
8.11
6.03
DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP
GUIDELINES FOR UNITARY AIR
CONDITIONER TEST CONFIGURATIONS
WHICH CANNOT ADHERE TO ASHRAE
SPECIFIED DUCT DIMENSIONS AND
EXTERNAL PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Communicated with the Research SubC. They will
revise and resubmit to RL.
SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1608-WS 8.11
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE
RATING (CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL
UNITARY HVAC, PHASE 1
RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THIS WAS A CONDITIONALLY
APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING
Communicated with the WS author. They actually
would like to revise and have TC revote on the WS.
[some issue regarding the wrong WS being
submitted.]
1339-RP 8.12
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF
DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT ALTITUDE
CONTRACT WITH CONDITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO
COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING PROJECT. Communicated to Research SubC.
1491-RTAR EHC OZONE AIR CLEANING
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE MAY 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN. WS
MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY
BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SPRING 2009 MEETING. Communicated to Research SubC.
SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1395-RP 9.02
HEAT GAINS FROM ELECTRICAL AND
CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2
NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT FROM JAN. 2010. TC AND P.I. SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER IN
ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010 DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
1603-TRP 9.03
ROLE OF HVAC SYSTEMS IN THE
TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS
IN BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL
TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1498-RTAR 9.04
DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR OUTDOOR AIR
VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT
PUMP SYSTEM
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON
PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2014 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2010 MEETING.
1342-WS 9.06
ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF
HEALTHCARE SPACES BY FUNCTION
TOPIC EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JUNE 2009. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY
RAC AFTER 4 YEARS ON PLAN. WORK STATEMENT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY RAC IN JUNE 2005. SUBMIT NEW
RTAR OR WS IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH UPDATED REFERENCES AND RAC COMMENTS
ADDRESSED
1618-RTAR 9.06
LITERATURE SEARCH AND RISK
ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW
LIMIT OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS IN
HEALTH CARE SPACES RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1499-TRP 9.09
THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY ON THE
RELIABILITY OF DATA CENTERS
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1619-RTAR 9.09
DATA CENTER GASEOUS
CONTAMINATION LIMITS AND MEANS OF
MONITORING RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1540-RTAR 9.10
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY
FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF
TURBULENCE INTENSITY AT A
LABORATORY FUME HOOD FACE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1541-RTAR 9.10
DEVELOP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO
DETERMINE THE OPTIMUM AIR FLOW
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY,
EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1570-RTAR 9.10
THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
CHILLED BEAMS ON LABORATORY FUME
HOOD PERFORMANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1572-RTAR 9.10
LABORATORY DESIGN GUIDE REVISION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR
WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR
NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected])
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1573-RTAR 9.10
DETERMINATION OF SUITABLE
REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS
A TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129
RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH
LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY
RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
1344-RP 9.11
CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION
STRATEGY UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION
AND VALIDATION OF MINIMUM PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIALS FOR BASIC
CONFIGURATION AND APPLICATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT DEC. 2009
1399-TRP 9.11
SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION
RATES FROM VARIOUS CLEANROOM
ACTIVITIES & PROCESSES
PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER
PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.
1431-RP 9.11
ANALYSIS OF TRANSIENT
CHARACTERISTICS , EFFECTIVENESS,
AND OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIR
LOCKS
P.I. NEEDS TO PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORTS ON REGULAR BASIS AND NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT
FINAL REPORT. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM OCT. 2009. CONTRACT END DATE NOVEMBER 2009, WHICH
HAS NOW PASSED WITHOUT NO-COST-EXTENSION FROM PI AND TC.
1604-RTAR 9.11
DEMAND CONTROLLED FILTRATION FOR
CLEAN ROOMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING.
SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)
Attachment #11
RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS
ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque
1514-RTAR 10.01
THERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY FROM
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1513-RTAR 10.03
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATING VELOCITIES
FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
SYSTEMS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.
1472-RP 10.04
EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF
MODELING TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS
REFRIGERATION CYCLES
TC AND P.I. SHOULD CONSIDER IN ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010
DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.
1602-RTAR 10.04
THERMAL-FLUID BEHAVIOR OF MIXED
REFRIGERANTS FOR CRYOGENIC
APPLICATIONS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.
WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED
PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING.
1434-WS 10.05
REFRIGERATED FACILITIES DOORWAY
INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26
1402-RP 10.07
COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY
CASES
NEED TECHNICAL PAPER DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI AND COMPLETED DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE
RESEARCH RESULTS FORM FROM TC TO COMPLETE.
1435-RTAR 10.09
OPTIMIZING BLAST FREEZER
EFFECTIVENESS
SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED
FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2010 AND NOW WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC
MORTS - ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services, Mike Vaughn, [email protected]
SECTION 10 RESEARCH LIAISON (Roberto Aguilo, [email protected])
Attachment #11