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March 2015
CHAPTER OFFICERS ===================
President John Tellefsen 908-229-9805
President Elect
Kent Silveria 973-434-2120
Vice-President
Open
Treasurer Dorrie Mercurio
732-761-0108
Secretary Michelle Contri 732-927-5127
Board of Governors ==================
Dave Halko
856-355-4153
Chris Phelan 908-782-7364
Jim Rossetti
908-782-7364
Jim Sarno 732-938-2666
Scott Smith 973-227-8666
Committees ================== Attendance/ Reception
Michelle Contri 732-927-5127
Audit Jim Sarno
732-938-2666
Budget Scott Smith
973-227-8666
Chapter Bylaws Open
www.njashrae.com
The New Jersey Chapter of ASHRAE Newsletter
Speaker’s Topic: Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and How to
Apply it to ASRAE 62.1 IAQP April 7, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
Speaker: Charlie Waddell President Global Plasma Solutions
Cost: Members $50.00 Non-members $55.00 YEA members $25.00 Students $5.00 Time: 4:30 pm Board of Governors Meeting 5:30 pm Sign In and Networking 6:30 Chapter Announcements, Dinner and Speaker to
follow Location: Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel 515 US Highway 1 South Iselin, NJ (732) 634-3600 RSVP: [email protected] CLICK HERE
Statements made in this publication are not the expressions of the Society or of the Chapter and shall not be reproduced without
permission of the Chapter
*This program qualifies for 1.0 PDH for NY State*
Inside this issue:
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COMMITTEES (continued)
CTTC
Jim Sarno 732-938-2666
Historian Jim Sarno
732-938-2666
Honors & Awards Open
Membership Scott Smith
973-227-8666
Newsletter Ads & Editor Adele Glaser 973-434-2124 Chris Becker 973-434-2138
Tyler Malm 973-434-2114
Nominating
Open
Programs James Sarno, PE
732-938-2666
Refrigeration Dave Halko
856-355-4153
Research/Promotion John Tellefsen & Roger Shults
908-229-9805 973-396-4152
Seminars Open
YEA
Michelle Contri 732-927-5127
Student Activities
Open
Technical Sessions Open
Web Page Editor Dorrie Mercurio, PE
732-761-0108
www.njashrae.com [email protected]
ASHRAE Society
Toll Free Number 1-800-527-4723
President’s Message 3
PAOE Points Scorecard 3
Dinner Speaker Bio 4
Calendar of Events 5
Thank you RP Donors! 6
NJ ASHRAE News & Updates and Meeting Recap 7-11
Executive Committee Contacts 12
ASHRAE News 13-17
ASHRAE Government Affairs Updates 18-19
Help Wanted -
Advertising with NJ ASHRAE 20-22
President’s Message By John Tellefsen
Springtime! The vernal equinox! Warmer weather (economizer cycles are kicking in) in
comparison to the winter heating (and frozen pipes) we have had experienced! And now
for the spring showers (enthalpy economizers at ready?).
Last month’s dinner meeting speaker was Mark Palitza who had presented Natatorium
Design… giving us design guidelines for Indoor pool space design. I learned a great deal
and it was well presented with examples both good and bad.
This month’s speaker is Charles Waddell and he will be presenting “Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and How to
Apply it to ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP”. This is looking to be an unusual and interesting topic.
The theme for this month’s meeting is Student and Young Engineers of ASHRAE (YEA) Night!
Our Refrigeration Chair, David Halko, has been planning a site visit that will be coming up in several months…stay
tuned!
As always, if you wish to volunteer for one of our different committees or help out with any events, please contact
any of the committee chairs listed in the Thermogram or contact me. We welcome you to do so. Any help is greatly
appreciated!
Keep warm and dry!
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2014-2015 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) Summary
Chapter
Members
Member
Promotion
Student
Activities
Research
Promotion History
Chapter
Operations CTTC
Chapter
Grassroots
Government
Activities
NJ Chapter
PAOE Point
Total
Min/Par 500/800 300/500 800/1,050 100/300 400/1,000 450/1,050 500/650 3,050/5,350
646 185 50 1902 - 475 445 - 3057
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Speaker: Charles “Charlie” Waddell President Global Plasma Solutions
Topic: Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and How to Apply it to ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP How to Save First Cost on New and Retrofit Projects, Reduce Annual Energy Consumption, Reduce Maintenance and Provide Excellent IAQ Using Needlepoint Cold Plasma Technology The presentation provides a brief review of ASHRAE 62.1 and how to apply needlepoint cold plasma technology combined with the IAQP which will allow the reduction of outside air due to the technology’s ability to control gases produced by the building, furnishings and occupants. As an extra benefit, the method in which cold plasma also kills mold, bacteria and virus will be discussed. This discussion focuses on the concept of cleaning the indoor air to a higher degree through the use of air purification to reduce the need for outside air for dilution of indoor generated contaminants. Outside air is not always fresh. A case study will be covered to prove first cost reduction, operational savings and acceptable IAQ are all achieved employing the IAQ Procedure using needlepoint cold plasma technology. Learning objectives:
1. To become familiar with needlepoint cold plasma technology 2. Understand how the technology reduces first costs and annual energy consumption 3. Understand how the technology reduces maintenance and improves IAQ
Biography: Charles “Charlie” Waddell, is the President of Global Plasma Solutions, a Savannah, GA based air purification company that specializes in education and healthcare air quality and energy saving solutions. Charlie’s experience includes designing HVAC systems in the commercial and industrial markets as well as for the aviation industry. Charlie holds a BSEE and BSEM from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Charlie is an active member of ASHRAE and currently a member of ASHRAE TC 4.3, TC 2.3 and formerly the Secretary of TC 8.12. Charlie has over 14 years of HVAC design experience and has presented at over 40 different ASHRAE Meetings in the last 5 years. Charlie’s latest accomplishments include five patents granted and having an article published in engineered systems magazine on desiccant dehumidification.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 5
Date Speaker Topic Theme
October 7, 2014 Tom Gustafson & Keith Miller
Fan Laws Fan Efficiency Grades (FEG)-Meeting
the Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 and Current
Codes
Welcome Back
November 4, 2014 Douglas Zentz What's Your EUI? Past President’s Night
December 2, 2014 Bob Barrett Steam Basics and
Optimization Back to Basics Night
January 7, 2015 Kurt Kalafsky Integrated Design Process Joint Meeting With NJ ASPE & NJ MCA
February 3, 2015 Michelle R. Contri and Thomas A. Davidson
Hydraulic Modeling to Enable Design Resiliency
and Quantify Pump Energy Savings for Data Center Chilled Water Systems
Research Promotion Night
March 3, 2015 Mark Palitza Natatorium Design Membership & History
Night
April 7, 2015 Charles Waddell
Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and How to
Apply it to ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP
Student & YEA Night
April 23, 2015 ASHRAE Free Webcast New Tomorrow’s For
Today’s Buildings: Existing Building Commissioning
Free ASHREAE Webcast
May 5, 2015 James Wolf The Future Of Refrigerants Installation of New
Officers & Refrigeration Night
May 15, 2015 **RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 15th** YEA Bowling Night
June 2015 Golf Outing To Benefit ASHRAE Research Promotion
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June 2015 Summer Social Significant Other Night -
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 6
RP Promotion Chapter RP Chair: John Tellefsen
It is Research Promotion time! Donate / Invest money in ASHRAE Research!
We are again raising money for the Research Promotion through golf outings, 50/50, etc. At the
meeting I will show you examples of what our ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook and one of the
ASHRAE Standards would be like without this funding for research. Ask me! You can also give
on line by clicking on the link below and filling out the on-line form! Be sure to include NJ
ASHRAE (007) as your chapter.
https://xp20.ashrae.org/secure/researchpromotion/rp.html
~~~~~~~ 2014-2015 Current Year ~~~~~~
We thank all the following members and companies for donating to the ASHRAE RP Promotion for this year
from July until March 29, 2015! We have had additional donations for research promotion!
New Jersey ASHRAE Chapter
Mrs Dorrie A. Mercurio, PE
Mrs Michelle R Contri, PE
Mr Charles Lundt
Mr Christopher G Phelan
Mr Gearoid Foley
Mr James Rossetti, PE
Mr James Sarno, Jr
Mr John E Tellefsen
Mr Kent B Silveria
Mr Laurence J Shapiro, PE
Mr Pelagio Gonzales
Mr Richard Foster, Jr
Mr Robert A Rankel
Mr Robert J Daly, PE
Mr Roger A Shults
Mr Spencer Morasch
Mr. Tom Davidson
Barone Engineering Assoc
Mr Paul A Scheele
Mr Scott T Smith
Mr Ronald E Bohman
Mr John G Woerner
Mr Rafael Rubinstein
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 7
Refrigeration Update Dave Halko
Scholarship Update John Tellefsen
In keeping with the Student part of this month’s theme…
Remember last year our Chapter had announced the large donation to the ASHRAE Foundation for beginning a scholarship via ASHRAE? This was through the hard work and perseverance of last year’s distinguished ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter President and currently on the Board of Governors, Scott Smith. Well now, I am pleased to let you know his good work on our Chapter’s behalf has borne fruit!
I received a message from ASHRAE that Adel Njeim, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the City College of New York, was selected by the ASHRAE Scholarship Trustees at the Society’s 2015 Winter Conference to receive a one-year $3,000 ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. We are very pleased that this will help an engineering student with their tuition.
Although the first choice in the scholarship is for a student either enrolled in a school within the New Jersey chapter or graduated from a high school within the New Jersey chapter area, they could not find a candidate that was eligible. Thus the next choice was someone from Region I that encompass the New England states, New York State, as well as the venerable state of New Jersey.
Since this is a scholarship given out each year, next year we should all continue to find a deserving student
within or from New Jersey!
Refrigeration Update
Just when it seemed we became comfortable with our selection of refrigerants
for the Supermarket industry, the EPA is now proposing the potential de-listing of them
from SNAP. It is not all bad news, there are potential R-404A & R-507 replacements in
the “pipe-line”. Of these particular replacements ASHRAE has generated designations of
R-448A & R-450A. More good news, in certain testing the replacement’s properties have
shown to be equivalent or superior in performance to that of R-404A, and that no change
in lubricant is necessary from R-404A lubricants. While laboratory & field testing of these
replacements continue, it is suggested that everyone stay updated by reading your trade
periodicals & attending seminars & webinars on this subject matter.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 8
Your ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter invites you to join us for a tour of a
microbrewery, Crickett Hill Brewery in Fairfield, NJ. This tour will walk you through
the facility’s processing equipment, ending with the tasting room and a short talk
with the staff. Come join us for a fun night! For those interested you can join us for
dinner at a local restaurant following the tour.
CRICKET HILL BREWERY
DATE: APRIL 23 LOCATION: 24 Kulick Road Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: 973.276.9415
TIME: 4:30pm , please be prompt
Parking is limited. Parking on the street is available and is recommended.
Cricket Hill entrance is on side of the building through glass doors.
For those interested, dinner will follow at 5:30pm @
CALANDRA Cucina 216-234 Route 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.575.7720
Reply to [email protected] to register and confirm your attendance. With your reply please
confirm if you are attending the tour and dinner, or just the tour. Provide your full name.
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March Meeting Recap
Topic: Natatorium Design And Humidification
Held: March 3, 2015 at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
Speaker: Mark Palitza Regional Sales Manager Seresco Technologies, Inc. Many thanks to Mark for presenting to the Chapter on this Back To Basics topic. Bob was able to review not only the basics of steam but also delve into a variety of other steam related topics (one pipe, two pipe systems, traps, and TRV’s) in a short amount of time and the feedback received from the attendees was very positive. Presentation: The presentation discussed the issues affecting the required design of a Natatorium and was very well received by the attendees. These facilities are notoriously complex to design and can be expensive to operate. The presentation covers the many critical system design aspects of a Natatorium which include the fundamentals of psychrometrics, dew point, humidity/condensation control, moisture load calculation, air distribution, ventilation requirements, water chemistry and how to optimize your operating conditions to minimize operating costs. Synopsis of presentation: · When things go bad · Psychometrics of a pool · Moisture Load calculation · CondChemistry impact on air quality · Exhaust Air and Outdoor ensation Control · Design Responsibility · Pool Water Air · Air Distribution · Duct Design · Cooling and Heating · Energy Recovery · Dehumidification
Mark during his presentation
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 12
DRC – Director & Regional Chair Joseph L Furman Automated Logic 16 Country Way Wallingford, CT 06492-5356 W: (203)678-2208 [email protected]
ARC – Assistant Regional Chair
& Treasurer Bill Walter W: (315)432-6267 [email protected]
Nominating Committee Member Russell J Stuber U&S Services, Inc. 233 Fillmore Ave Suite 11 Tonawanda, NY 14150-2316 W: (716)693-4490 [email protected]
Nominating Committee Alternate Darcey A. Carbone Stebbins-Duffy, Inc. 6 Damon Road Medford, MA 02155-2903 W: (617)957-2567 [email protected]
Nominating Committee Reserve Richard E Vehlow, PE NYS OGS BU1 33Rd Fl Corning Tower Albany, NY 12242-0001 W: (518)474-2471 [email protected]
RVC Membership Promotion Steve Sill W: (718)494-5133 [email protected]
RVC Research Promotion Chris Phelan Thermco 228 Scoles Ave Clifton, NJ 07012 W: (973)777-6700 [email protected]
RVC Chapter Technology Transfer Alexander Weiss, PE 8 Bergen Beach Pl Brooklyn, NY 11234-5743 W: (718)251-1154 [email protected]
RVC Student Activities Ralph Draper. 31 Gebig Rd Nottingham, NJ 03290-6107 W: (603)608-8600 [email protected]
RVC Grassroots Government
Activities Committee Richard E Vehlow, PE NYS OGS BU1 33Rd Fl Corning Tower Albany, NY 12242-0001 W: (518)474-2471 [email protected]
Regional Chapter Programs Chair Peter Oppelt R.F. Peck Co. 191 Moorland Rd Rochester, NY 14612-3421 W: (585)697-0836 ext. 103 [email protected]
Regional Refrigeration Chair Mark Cambria, PE M/E Engineering, PC. 433 State Street, Suite 410 Schenectady, NY 12305 (W) (518)621-0533 [email protected]
Regional Historian Stan Westhoff W: (518)587-1949 [email protected]
Regional Electronics Communication
Committee Chair & Newsletter Judge Stacie Suh W: (781)258-1002 [email protected]
Regional Representative Garry N. Myers WSP Flack + Kurtz 73 Bonnie Way Allendale, NJ 07401-1127 W: (212)951-2815 [email protected]
YEA Regional Coordinator Frank Rivera Mechanical Heating Supply 476 Thompson Pl Bronx, New York 10455 W: (646)245-7526 [email protected]
Director of Member Services Joyce Abrams ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 404.636.8400 jabrams@@ashrae.org
Director of Communications
and Publications Jodi Scott ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 404.636.8400 [email protected]
ASHRAE Region I 2014-15 Executive Committee & Society
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 13
Through its scholarships, ASHRAE seeks to motivate students and prospective students worldwide to pursue an engineering or technology career in the HVAC&R field. The Society’s Scholarship Program also serves the public interest by aiding in the education of men and women to become qualified to practice as engineers in HVAC&R. ASHRAE has 28 scholarships available for the 2015-16 school year, for high school seniors entering college through senior undergraduate engineering students and engineering technology students. ASHRAE is seeking your assistance in making student members aware of this financial assistance.
8 regional/chapter and university-specific scholarships — $3,000 to $5,000 each. Now accepting applications!
12 undergraduate engineering scholarships — $3,000 to $10,000 each. Finished accepting applications!
4 high school senior scholarships — $3,000 each
4 engineering technology scholarships — $5,000 each
Qualified students are encouraged to apply at www.ashrae.org/scholarships. Annual Application Deadlines: December 1 for Undergraduate Engineering, Regional and University-specific Scholarships—PAST DUE! May 1 for Engineering Technology and High School Senior Scholarships Scholarships are awarded for the academic year following the application deadline beginning with the fall semester. For a list of available scholarships, complete eligibility requirements, and an application, visit www.ashrae.org/scholarships.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 14
Registration Open for Free ASHRAE Webcast on Existing Building Commissioning ATLANTA – Registration for the 2015 ASHRAE Webcast, “New Tomorrows for Today’s Buildings: Existing Building Commissioning,” is now open at www.ashrae.org/webcast. There is no fee for registration.
The webcast, offered by ASHRAE’s Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC), is broadcast live on April 23, 2015, from 1-4 p.m. EDT. The webcast features industry experts who will define the benefits of existing building commissioning for the environment, occupants, operations staff and overall ownership costs.
“The presenters will distinguish between new building commissioning, existing building commissioning and retro-commissioning,” Nathan Hart, chair of the CTTC Webcast Ad Hoc Committee, said. “Viewers will learn how to manage the commissioning process to minimize the impact on building functions and occupants, and how to integrate elements of existing building commissioning into the operation and maintenance staff’s daily activities. The focus will be on maximizing energy efficiency and return on investment.” The webcast presenters are:
Bob Baker, Fellow ASHRAE, OPMP, managing director, BBJ Consulting, Riverview, Fla.
Jim Vallort, Fellow ASHRAE, practice leader, Environmental Systems Design Inc., Chicago, Ill.
Ron Wilkinson, P.E., CPMP, commissioning authority, Wilkinson Commissioning Management, Seattle,
Wash.
The webcast has been approved for three Learning Units (LUs) by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and three Continuing Education (CEUs) by GBCI. The state of New York also recognizes AIA course approval.
For more information on the webcast program continuing education credits and ASHRAE resources related to existing building commissioning, visit www.ashrae.org/webcast.Not able to view the live webcast? Be sure to register and take advantage of the free Webcast On Demand. The Webcast On Demand allows you to view all or part of the webcast online, as many times as you like, until May 8, 2015. Registration is required to view the Webcast On Demand.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 15
ASHRAE International Conference on Ships Takes Place May 22-24 in Athens ATLANTA – The technical program for the International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships, May 22-24, 2015, Athens, Greece, is being finalized. Registration is slated to open in April.Organized by ASHRAE, the Hellenic Navy, the Technical Chamber of Greece and the ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter, the Conference is focused on the state of the art and challenges related to HVAC&R, indoor environmental quality, and energy safety and security on ships as well as onshore facilities.
The Conference presents a comprehensive overview of the areas relevant to military and commercial ships. Conference paper topics cover energy conservation and efficiency, ship HVAC systems, economic and financial considerations, IAQ in compact cabins and much more. Among the 30-plus papers to be presented are:
Evaluation of Thermoelectric Generators for Waste Heat Recovery in Ships
Minimizing Shipboard HVAC Energy Costs through Optimal Design
Deep Water Wind Energy Production and Storage Coupled with Desalination Process
Power Plant-Related Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Ships
Energy Performance of a Liquid Desiccant and Evaporative Cooling-Assisted 100% Outdoor Air System in Commercial
Ships
Application of Photovoltaics on Ship Electrical Power Systems: Utopia or Reality?
Life Cycle Assessment as a Prerequisite Tool in Maritime Industry
Optimal Economic Operation of a Complex Electric Power System with Shaft Generators
Capital Budgeting Techniques in Energy Systems Applied in Marine Science
Production and Characterization of Zero Waste Biodiesel from Green Algae (Cladophora glomerata)
Current and Future Trends on Marine Antifouling Coatings and the Study of Energy Efficiency Benefits for a Naval
Fleet
Royal Naval HVAC Systems
In addition, the United Nations Environment Program presents a special session with a range of topics and presenters that addresses the management of ozone-depleting substances in the fishing and shipping sectors.
The Conference seeks to bring together the various professions in the shipping industry, according to Dimitris Charalambopoulos, conference chair.“This conference will be the first of its kind to draw up the strong links to the Hellenic Navy, the shipping community and the engineering community,” he said. “Attendees can expect to see current practices, new approaches, methodologies and technologies, and identify areas of improvement.”
More information can be found at www.ashrae.org/ships2015. Registration will open April 2015. Registration fee for the technical program is 35 euros. Technical program and all social events registration fee is 155 euros. Reduced registration is available for students. All sessions take place at the Yacht Club of Greece and at the Hellenic Naval Academy.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 16
Papers Sought for International Conference on Energy Research and Development ATLANTA – Papers are being sought for a conference focused on emerging energy conversion technologies, conservation and management strategies.
Organized by Kuwait University and ASHRAE, the 6th International Conference on Energy Research and Development
(ICERD-6) takes place March 14-16, 2016, in Kuwait. Abstracts (400 words in length) are due June 1, 2015. If accepted, papers are due September 15, 2015. Authors of accepted papers are responsible for travel and registration. Hotel accommodations are free for authors presenting papers. Submittal information can be found at www.ashrae.org/Kuwait2016.
The conference objective is to optimize the utilization of basic energy resources in the major energy consuming sectors in the arid region of the Arabian Peninsula. The conference builds upon the five previous conferences that attracted the international energy research and development community. The conference will be attended by more than 300 registrants and will involve decision makers to help in setting energy policies not only for Kuwait but also for the region. Many challenges arise when designing systems in high ambient condition and new innovations and advances are always needed, according to Walid Chakroun, chair of the scientific committee for the conference.
“The conference theme is ‘Advances in Energy Research and Development’ and aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and practicing experts to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all advancements in energy applied systems,” Chakroun said.Topics include but are not limited to:
Energy Conversion and Management
Energy Conservation
Fuels and Alternatives
Energy Policy and Planning
Combined and Cogeneration Energy Systems
Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Systems
Energy and Environmental Issues
Energy and Sustainable Development
Renewable Energy Technologies
Energy Storage
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics
Thermodynamic Optimization and Exergy Analysis
Plant and Facilities Mechanical Integrity
Emerging Energy Technology
Material Design and Analysis
The papers will undergo a peer-review conducted by ASHRAE and overseen by the scientific committee. The conference also includes lectures of invited speakers and training courses to help in building local capacities. In addition, a forum discussion will be organized to present a future plan for energy in the Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) countries. A representative from each GCC country will make a presentation followed by a discussion on energy production, management and conservation.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 17
New: Recognition for “Best Graduate Student Paper” Paper Deadline Approaching for ASHRAE’s 2016 Winter Conference
ATLANTA – ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2016 Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 23-27. The call for papers includes a recognition for the best paper written by a graduate student. Papers are being accepted on the following topics:
Design Build project delivery, which explores the challenges and benefits, highlights successful projects and addresses several topics, including contracts and alternative design and construction processes.
Modern Residential Systems for energy efficient solutions and the latest advances ranging from glazing to water heating to lighting for the residential market.
Cutting Edge Technologies, which explores efforts to achieve net zero energy buildings. In addition, the 2016 ASHRAE Winter Conference also seeks papers addressing advances and practices across HVAC&R systems, equipment, fundamentals and applications, especially for the International Design Track. ASHRAE offers two types of paper submissions:
Conference Paper Abstracts due March 23, 2015. Upon acceptance, papers will be due July 6, 2015. These “final” papers undergo a single-blind review, are submitted as a PDF and have an eight single-spaced page maximum length.
Full Technical Papers due April 20, 2015. Papers submitted for review must be both technically accurate and clearly written. These papers undergo a rigorous double-blind review and can be a maximum of 30 double-spaced pages.
Graduate Student Paper Recognition
Graduate students who submit a Conference Paper are eligible to participate in a recognition program titled “Best Graduate Student Paper.” The recognition program is an ASHRAE effort to expose a deserving graduate student to the international community of researchers in the field by helping to fund their travel to the 12
th CLIMA World
Congress to be held May 22-25, 2016, in Aalborg, Denmark. ASHRAE will conduct a review of graduate student papers accepted for the January 2016 ASHRAE Winter Conference to make the selection. The graduate student author chosen will receive funding up to $2500 to offset expenses of attending the CLIMA 2016 Congress. Conditions of the award are that the paper must be based on the student’s thesis, that the paper be a Conference Paper (not a Technical Paper), that the student be the first author listed and that the submitter be a graduate student at the time of the abstract submission. To submit a Conference paper abstract or a technical paper and for more information about the tracks, go to www.ashrae.org/orlando.
The 2016 Winter ASHRAE Conference takes place at the Hilton Orlando. Held in conjunction with the 2016 Winter Conference is the ASHRAE co-sponsored International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, Jan. 25-27, 2016 Orlando Convention Center. The AHR Expo will attract some 60,000 professionals and the ASHRAE Conference will attract some 4,000 attendees and meeting participants.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 18
Federal Activities
ASHRAE National Capital Chapter Members Participate in Hill Day with the Society of Women Engineers
Last week, members of ASHRAE’s National Capital Chapter took time out of their busy schedules to meet with their representatives in the U.S. House and Senate as part of the Society of Women Engineers’ annual Capitol Outreach Day. During these meetings, ASHRAE volunteers told their stories of the unique challenges they have, and in some cases, continue to face as women in the engineering profession, as well as the importance of increasing access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. They also discussed the positive steps ASHRAE is taking in these areas, and how Members of Congress can work cooperatively with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations, such as ASHRAE, to overcome barriers.
House Energy & Commerce Committee Leadership Prepares for Comprehensive Energy Legislation
In a change of direction, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) is in the early stages of preparing a comprehensive energy bill. Details have not yet been determined, however it is a near certainty that the bill will address energy efficiency, including building energy codes, and will bear some similarity to the legislation being drafted by Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Additional information is expected in the coming weeks.
President Barak Obama Issues New Executive Order on Federal Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Seeking to increase the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the federal government, President Barak Obama recently issued a new Executive Order entitled “Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade”. Among other things, the 19-page Order will:
Cut the federal government’s GHG emissions by 40% over the next decade compared to 2008 levels.
Reduce energy use in federal buildings by 2.5% per year between 2015 and 2025.
Reduce water intensity in federal buildings by 2% per year through 2025.
The full text of the Executive Order can be found at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/03/19/executive-order-planning-federal-sustainability-next-decade
Senators Jeff Merkley and Al Franken Introduce Legislation Promoting Student Access to STEM Education
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Al Franken (D-MN) have introduced the STEM Education for the Global Economy Act of 2015 (S.867). According to the Senators, this bill is designed to:
Improve student engagement in, and increase student access to courses in STEM subjects.
Recruit, train, and support highly-effective teachers in STEM subjects and provide robust tools and
supports for students and teachers.
Close student achievement gaps and prepare more students to be on track to college and career
readiness and success in these subjects.
ASHRAE is a member of the STEM Education Coalition, which supports this bill.
March 2015 THERMOGRAM PAGE 19
GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities
Engineers Week in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner proclaimed March 1 – 7, 2015, as Engineering and Geoscience Week. The week recognizes the important role members of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) play in the lives of Saskatchewan residents. APEGS is the governing body responsible for the regulation of the practice of professional engineers and geoscientists in the province.
Numerous activities were planned for Engineering and Geoscience Week to help commemorate the profession, including a media campaign featuring TV commercials and newspaper inserts. For more information go to https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2015/march/02/apegs-week.
Arizona Senate Bill 1241 Would Prohibit Any Benchmarking by Cities or Counties
Arizona Senate Bill 1241 has been amended by the State House to include language which would prevent local municipalities from adopting any benchmarking ordinances. Cities and counties throughout the state would be prohibited from either measuring energy use or reporting on any finding of those measurements. The House Commerce Committee approved the bill with the amendments on a 5 to 3 vote. The ASHRAE Tucson Chapter GGAC has written to the members of the Arizona legislature outlining the very strong case for why building energy data is important for Arizona’s future.
For more information, go to http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/52leg/1r/proposed/h.1241wp.doc.htm.
Maryland Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Exempt One County from Code Cycle
The Maryland Senate passed Senate Bill 638 which, if enacted, would allow Washington County, MD to adopt the Maryland Building Performance Standards every six years rather than every three years as is fixed by state law for the all other parts of Maryland. In order to be enacted, the bill must pass both Chambers and be signed by the Governor. The bill is now scheduled to be heard by the Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 31. One of the larger concerns is that, if this bill passes, more and more counties will seek a similar exemption from the three-year code cycles.
For more information, go to http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=sb0638&tab=subject3&ys=2015RS.
New Mexico Legislature Fails to Pass Change to Code Adoption Process
Legislation requiring the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) to perform a cost-benefit analysis and fiscal impact to local government for each building code change proposed for adoption has failed to pass. The bill had passed the New Mexico House but was not considered by the state Senate before the legislature adjourned on March 22. CID was already in the process of updating New Mexico’s building codes and this legislation, had it passed, would have been disrupted by this new requirement. It is unlikely the bill will be brought up in the 2016 “short session” of the legislature, as bills considered at that time must be budget bills and those on the Governor’s call.
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