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riefshermal BBriefsTThermalMARCH 2014April MeetingTuesday, April 15, 2014Realistic Standards for Optimizing Building HVACby Tim Devine, HVAC Technical Consultant, DNV GL(NO PDH credits)3:00pm-6:00pm—Networking Event (refer to page 2)6:00pm–Dinner and PresentationItalian American Community Center, Washington Ave ExtMembers 30Non-Members 35Students 15RSVP to Tim Houle no later than Thursday, April 10thThoule@advancedcomfortsys.com or 518-884-8444 x3439SynopsisInside This Issue:MonthlyMeeting1SpecialEvents2-5Messages FromThe Officers6-9ScholarshipApplication10-12Come learn about the industry standards, expectations, and new initiatives foroptimizing commercial HVAC units. Tim Devine, HVAC Technical Consultant at DNVGL, will present a variety of topics to motivate both contractors and end users touse proper HVAC installation and maintenance techniques and programs. Learnabout: DOE Advanced RTU Campaign: a replacement program moving the commercialbuilding market to greater adoption of high efficiency RTU solutions ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Quality Installation and Quality Maintenance Standards:Industry standards set to design, install, and optimize units, correctly NYSERDA HVAC Business Partners: an SBC-funded program transforming thecommercial HVAC marketplace through trained contractors performing QualityMaintenance with diagnostic testing Quality Maintenance Savings and Benefits: a sampling of energy and costsavings, plus end user and contractor benefits Diagnostic Tools: overview of two handheld diagnostic tools reading airflow,refrigerant charge, temperature splits, superheat and subcooling, with theability to generate customer reports Economizers: an overview of economizer equipment, typical applications, andsavingsEmployment 13-18 Speaker Biography/Business Card AdsTim Devine is an HVAC consultant for DNV GL (formerly DNV KEMA), theProfessional 19-21AdvancementPress Release 22-26implementation contractor for the NYSERDA HVAC Business Partners program. Timhas 39 years of experience in the HVAC industry, in service and mechanical trades,in capacities ranging from journeyman mechanic to project management. Tim stillenjoys field work, and finds great satisfaction in working with younger techniciansto help them expand their knowledge and skills. During his off hours, Tim enjoysspending time with his wife Ellen, exercising his golden retriever, being a grandpa,and has a passion for flying.Statements made in this publication are not expressions of the Society or of the chapter and may not be reproduced without special permission of the chapter.
Special EventAttention Local Manufacturing EngineersBuilding Owners!!Looking for an easy way to network with HVAC equipmentmanufacturers and manufacturer’s representatives?Then come to the ASHRAE Northeast Chapter Second Annual“Networking” eventTuesday, April 15th, 2014 from 3:00pm – 6:00pmMonthly Chapter Event Immediately FollowingItalian American Community CenterAlbany, NYAttendance is FREE!!Light refreshments and soft drinks will be provided.If you have any questions about the event, please contact the chapter Programs Chair, DougBelokopitsky (sls65@fwwebb.com).518-857-0474RSVP to Tim Houle no later than Wednesday, April 9thoule@advancedcomfortsys.comASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 2Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Special EventFree ASHRAE WebcastACS will host the webcast. Lunch will be ordered by ACS,Cost is 10 per person for lunch.Thursday, April 17th, 2014 (1:00pm – 4:00pm)Advanced Comfort Systems, Inc.12 B Commerce DriveBallston Spa, NY 12020You can earn 3 PDH credits by completing the questionnairefollowing the Webinar (available online from April 17 throughMay 2nd). You must register yourself prior to the Webcast.RSVP to Tim Houle no later than Wednesday, April 9thoule@advancedcomfortsys.comASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 3Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Special EventRefrigeration Tour of Shmaltz Brewing Co.On Tuesday April 22, 2014 there will be a tour of Shmaltz BrewingCompany to see their ammonia refrigeration system that provideschilled glycol for process and storage of their beer.This is a private tour starting at 5:30 PM for ASHRAE members andtheir guests!The tour will also include a tasting of five (5) of their premium beers,sandwiches and munchies.Shmaltz Brewing Company is located at 6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park.DIRECTIONS: Exit 10, I-87 Northway, West on Ushers Road, Left on VanPatten Drive, Right on Fairchild Square.Cost will be 25 per person, collected at the door, cash or check(payable to Northeast Chapter ASHRAE), or credit card.ASHRAE “YEA” members are 15.Food catered by “Fitzy’s Fork in the Road”.Any profit goes to the Northeast Chapter RESEARCH fund.RSVP to Tim Houle no later than Wednesday, April 16thoule@advancedcomfortsys.comASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 4Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Special EventHelp us help out our friend (and past president) Nick HRAE Northeast ChapterPage 5Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Message from the PresidentThere may still be some lingering snow around, and temperatures are slow to rise, but Spring iscoming! (Thank goodness!) In addition to cleaning out the garage, dusting off your baseball mitt, andclearing the garden for new plantings, spring means it’s time to prepare for ASHRAE’s annualWebcast. This year, the free program will take place on April 17 from 1:00 – 4:00pm on Buildings inBalance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency. ASHRAE has identified several industry leaders to come andpresent on the topic, who will focus on identifying the link between energy efficiency and indoorenvironmental quality through the integrated design process. The webcast is approved for 3.0continuing education credits, so don’t miss this opportunity! Look for additional details in thisnewsletter and on the ASHRAE website.Some other things to look forward to this spring: our Speed Networking vendor event on April 15 andvoting in our new board members and officers for the 2014 – 2015 ASHRAE year. We look forward toseeing you at our spring meetings!Sincerely,Cara MartinASHRAE Northeast Chapter t PAOE Chapter SummaryPAOE stands for the Presidential Award of Excellence and is a point system used within ASHRAE toevaluate the success of each chapter. Officers and grassroots chairs have the opportunity to earnPAOE points based on achievements and accomplishments designated by the ASHRAE SocietyPresident. Example activities for earning PAOE points include starting a new student chapter, holdingat least eight regular chapter meetings in a year, and educating non-members about ASHRAEtechnologies and erChapterGrassrootsTechnologyPAOE 07025002755Message from MembershipPlease remember to renew your membership to continue benefittingfrom the opportunities that your ASHRAE membership provides! Head here to es/renew-my-membership. Also, if you happen to knowof any engineering students or have any colleagues that are not members, please be sure to mentionASHRAE and let the know what they’re missing out on. Please refer prospective new members to meor if you have any questions regarding membership, contact me at adam.feather@trane.com.Regards,Adam FeatherASHRAE Northeast Chapter Membership Promotion ChairASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 6Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Message from Research PromotionThank you to those who have contributed to RP so far. Please considercontributing to ASHRAE RP. Contributions may be sent via check made out toASHRAE RP and mailed to ASHRAE Northeast Chapter, PO Box 13933, Albany, NY122212-3933, or online by credit card at www.ashrae.org/contribute (be sure tonote our chapter name "ASHRAE Northeast" when contributing online).Goal: 10,000Raised so far: 7,000Chris Schmidt,ASHRAE Northeast Chapter RP ChairChapter Meeting and Event Schedule 2013-2014MonthDate4/15/2014LocationJohnson Controls(116 Railroad Ave Albany, NY)Start Time5:30pm4/15/2014Speed Networking: A chance tomeet the LocalManufacturer's RepsItalian American Community Center3:00pm—6:00pm4/15/2014Realistic Standards forOptimizing Building HVACby Tim Devine, HVACTechnical Consultant, DNV GLItalian American Community Center6:00pm Dinner andPresentation5/13/2013Tour of the Albany MedicalCenter Co-Gen Plant.By Russ Danforth of FPIMechanicalAlbany Medical CenterDetails to FollowTBD5/20/2013BOG MeetingItalian American Community Center11:00am5/20/2014Noise and Vibration Control inHVAC System's,by Bruce W. Majer of BRD Noise& Vibration Control Inc.Italian American Community Center12:00pm Lunch andPresentationAprilMayEventBOG MeetingNOTE: This Schedule is subject to change. Please review it each month when it appears in themonthly newsletter for any changes or updates.If you have a professional relationshipwith any local government officials,please let us know! The ASHRAE NortheastChapter would like to reach out to them to promotesustainability topics. Government officials might includeschool board, state or provincial legislative committee,state or provincial agency, city council, county board, etc.ASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 7Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Message from the Nominating CommitteePlease vote prior to the April meeting!Follow the link below:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LXCSFF6THANK YOU!!ASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 8Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Student Activities ArticleAt our April ASHRAE vendor meeting on April 15, 3-6 PM, all college students whoattend, will be eligible for a one of our two scholarships. Please plan on attending.Earn scholarship money and represent the face of engineering students today!Building systems engineering is changing; tell ASHRAE how you’re playing an active role in that changefor a chance to earn a 1000 scholarship and international recognition.New Faces of Engineering: College EditionThe program recognizes outstanding junior or senior (defined as third, fourth or fifth year) ASHRAEstudent members enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program from an ABET Accreditedschool who are proving themselves to be leaders in the field of engineering.Apply Today and Earn Scholarship MoneyASHRAE’s college New Face winner will receive a 1000 scholarship and be recognized in a full-pagead in the ASHRAE Journal. The winner, will also have their profile featured on the New Faces ofEngineering: College Edition's Facebook page.Applications are being accepted Oct. 1-Nov. 15 through the New Faces: College edition Facebookpage (http://www.facebook.com/CollegeEdition).In addition, the Northeast Chapter Also has a scholarship for 2 successful applicants. It's a great wayto win some extra money for your education. Refer to the application form on the following three (3)pages of this newsletter.Sincerely,Dave RicciASHRAE Northeast Chapter Student Activities ChairNortheast Chapter Officers andBoard of Governors 2013-14Chapter President:President Elect/CTTC/Program Chair:Vice President/ Newsletter Editor:Treasurer:Secretary:Board of GovernorsBoard of Governors:Board of Governors:Board of Governors:Board of Governors:Membership Chair:Student Activities Chair:Research Promotion Chair:Refrigeration ChairHistorian:YEA:Government Activities:Webmaster/Home Page Editor/ CECC:ASHRAE Northeast ChapterCara MartinDouglas BelokopitskyDan WilliamsErick MoserDavid HouleNick CasaleHeather MaxwellKevin DotyJohn ThomasTim HouleAdam FeatherDave RicciChris SchmidtRay HickeyStanley WesthoffJohn RoylanceCharles SteadMichael SchwarzPage 9Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Scholarship ApplicationPage 3/3ASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 10Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Scholarship ApplicationPage 2/3ASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 11Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Scholarship ApplicationPage 3/3ASHRAE Northeast ChapterPage 12Thermal BriefsMarch 2014
Employment OpportunitiesNEW OPPORTUNITYAssistant Project Manager to Senior Project Manager – R&D – Buildings Program –Heating and Cooling – Albany Office (#261)The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, selfmotivated and experienced individual to procure and manage a portfolio of R&D projects in thetechnology area of heating and cooling for residential, multi-family, commercial, and institutionalbuildings. Technologies include space heating and cooling, ventilation, and domestic hot water utilizingvarious forms of input energy – electricity, natural gas, oil, biomass and renewable. The Heating andCooling Program is part of a multi-faceted NYSERDA Buildings R&D program focused on advancing thedevelopment and application of energy efficient building related technology. Towards this objective, theBuildings R&D program works through partnerships and collaborations with many small-to-large sizedNew York businesses, technical universities, DOE National Laboratories, industry trade groups and otherorganizations. While the position’s focus will be predominately on heating and cooling technologies, theproject manager may be assigned to work on other building related technologies for programdiversification or as needs demand. The project manger responsibilities will include managing a portfolioof R&D projects ranging from 15 to 25 projects with an aggregate value of approximately 10 million.The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities will be to: Develop and promote solicitations to procure projects in the relevant technology areas Organize and lead a Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) review of solicitation proposals Document and present TEP results to senior management Develop documents and support contract negotiations for awarded projects Manage projects in relation to stated goals, tasks, schedule, and budget Facilitate technology transfer from R&D to NYSERDA’s d
5/20/2014 Noise and Vibration Control in HVAC System's, by Bruce W. Majer of BRD Noise & Vibration Control Inc. Italian American Community Center 12:00pm Lunch and Presentation NOTE: This Schedule is subject to change. Please review it each month when it appears in the monthly newsletter for any changes or updates.
