Airways http://www.vaxxine.com/ashrae/ Volume 56, No. 3 Our 56th Year November 2014 Tuesday, November 11, 2014 President John Molnar, P.Eng., LEED AP jmolnar@ armstrongfluidtechnology.com Tour of Nickel Brook Brewery Research Promotion Chair Reaz Usmanali, B.Eng., LEED AP [email protected] 864 Drury Lane, Burlington Treasurer Iain Hill, LEED AP [email protected] YEA Chair Ryley Besseling [email protected] Membership Promotion Chair Mike Krewski [email protected] Student Activities Chair Mark Long [email protected] Historian George Menzies, P.Eng. [email protected] Chapter Special Events David Rasmussen, C.E.T. [email protected] C.T.T.C. / T.E.G.A. (Programs) Chair Frank Mesicek, C.E.T., PMP [email protected] John and Peter Romano, owners of Better Bitters Brewing Company (since 1992), built the Nickel Brook Micro Brewery from the ground up and, since 2005, Nickel Brook has quickly developed a reputation for having a lively and enticing line up of beers. It is their business to offer customers an unrivaled experience designed to surpass expectations. Their accumulation of a diversified product line, partnered with superior service, has established a loyal following in the surrounding area. Nickel Brook proudly use only the finest natural ingredients from all over the world and brew them in small batches for the highest standard of quality. Their purpose and objective is to be an acknowledged market leader in the quality and service offered to customers in whatever community they participate in. They firmly believe that their practice of craft brewing, dedication to outstanding quality and thorough customer service, is what has separated them from their competitors. We hope you enjoy. Cheers! Note that there are two tours – each limited to 20 people Airways (Newsletter) Editor Allan Antcliffe, P.Eng. [email protected] For additional event details (including maps/directions) Homepage (Website) Editors Simon Elsahi [email protected] please click on the following link: and to register and pay for the tour / dinner, https://ashraehamilton.simplesignup.ca/en/637/index.php?m=eventSummary Nick Pankratz [email protected] Chapter Regional Conference Committee (2015 CRC) Robyn Ellis, B.Eng., CFM [email protected] George Menzies, P.Eng. [email protected] John Molnar, P.Eng., LEED AP jmolnar@ armstrongfluidtechnology.com David Rasmussen, C.E.T. [email protected] Tour – Nickel Brook Brewery (Better Bitters Brewing Company) 864 Drury Lane, Burlington, ON L7R 2Y4 Tours at 5:00 pm & 5:30 pm Dinner – Pepperwood Bistro 1455 Lakeshore Road, Unit G01-02, Burlington ON L7S 2J1 Dinner at 6:30 pm Cost for Dinner & Presentations Chapter Members - $40 / Non-Chapter Members - $50 Student Chapter Members - $10 / Student Non-Chapter Members - $20 Airways – ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter – 2014/2015 Sponsors Airways — November 2014 Page 2 President's Report Research Promotion Report Hello ASHRAE Hamilton! I trust everyone is having a excellent start to the fall; I am certainly enjoying the change of colours as I drive through the diverse region of our chapter. We had some great events over the past month, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the year. October was a great month for us. The Building Commissioning Association (BCA) forum held at McMaster was a great success. We saw a number of new faces to ASHRAE (but not new to our local industry) out at the meeting. Additionally, we had a number of students and grad students attend and demonstrated great engagement with our Student Activities Chair (Mark Long), Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair (Ryley Besseling), Regional Vice Chair Student Activities (Robyn Ellis), and YEA Regional Chair (Audrey Dupuis). It’s a VERY rare occasion to have these four together in a room to encourage the participation of new young members in our chapter. We are especially appreciative of Audrey’s visit as she made the trip in from Montreal to visit with us. Attached to this month's Airways is a "Research Promotion Report." Please check out the details and give generously to support ASHRAE projects. Submitted by Reaz Usmanali, B.Eng., LEED AP Research Promotion Chair 2014/2015 YEA Happenings On October 4th, YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) and student members from our Hamilton Chapter engaged in an Ultimate Frisbee match with a similar team from the London Chapter. On November 14th, the Chapter will be sponsoring a YEA "pub night" at Shoeless Joe's in Burlington. See the attachments to this month's Airways for further information on both of the above events. Submitted by Ryley Besseling YEA Chair 2014/2015 FREE ASHRAE Webcast Also in October was the YEA and Student Ultimate Frisbee tournament between London and Hamilton chapters. I realized that my cardio isn’t what it was when I was a student and have now stepped up my exercise regime!! Everyone had a great time and were already brainstorming future events; a ski trip this winter may be in the works. November is another month that will have two events. The first will be the Chapter meeting and the Nicklebrook Brewery on the 11th. That will be followed by a YEA social and networking night at Shoeless Joe’s. Both events will be held in Burlington. Hope to see you out at the next event! John Molnar, P.Eng, LEED AP Chapter President 2014/2016 New Tomorrows for Today's Buildings: Existing Building Commissioning April 23, 2015 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm EDT This FREE webcast will feature industry experts who will define the benefits of existing building commissioning for the environment, occupants, operations staff and overall ownership costs. Viewers will be able to recognize the varied scope of commissioning, when to apply comprehensive versus focused commissioning and best practices in existing building commissioning specifications and contracting. Visit www.ashrae.org/Webcast for additional information about the program, sponsorships, continuing education credits, speakers and registration. Airways – ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter – 2014/2015 Sponsors This space could be yours! Business Card Ad $100.00 for One Year (10 Issues) If you are interested, contact Allan Antcliffe [email protected] Airways — November 2014 Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) Volunteer Positions Page 3 remaining members once they graduate and begin their careers. The ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter is proud to be the Host Chapter for the 2015 CRC – taking place in Hamilton from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2015. We still have a few positions to be filled – please contact me directly if you would be interested in volunteering. I would greatly appreciate it. Submitted by Mark Long Student Activities Chair 2014/2015 Submitted by David Rasmussen, C.E.T. CRC 2015 Committee Chairman Upcoming Events Position advertising continues to be available in the "Airways" Bulletin. The cost will be $100.00 per (reasonable sized) insert and will run for a period of 3 issues (unless I am informed that the position has been filled). ASHRAE Winter Conference January 24—28, 2015 AHR Expo January 26—28, 2015 Chicago, IL Any advertising insert MUST be provided as a single .jpg file. You can scan your ad and send me the file or provide me with a hard copy which I will scan and insert. ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter Winter Conference Student Promotion The ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter is providing an opportunity for a Student Chapter Member to attend the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago, IL in January 2015. Further details are attached to this issue of Airways – check it out . . . Submitted by Mark Long Student Activities Chair 2014/2015 ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter Student Membership Promotion Attached to this issue of Airways are details of a special "student membership promotion" being introduced by the Chapter. Introducing students to ASHRAE now and getting them involved in Chapter activities increases the chances of them Position Advertising in "Airways" Bulletin Submitted by Allan Antcliffe, P.Eng. Airways Editor 2014/2015 Business Card Advertising in "Airways" Bulletin As always, you can place a business card ad in the "Airways" Bulletin for the low cost of $100.00 per card ($200.00 for a double sized ad) and will run the balance of the "season" (until next June's issue). Your business card ad MUST be provided as a single .jpg file. You can scan your business card and send me the file or provide me with a business card which I will scan and insert. Submitted by Allan Antcliffe, P.Eng. Airways Editor 2014/2015 Airways – ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter – 2014/2015 Sponsors This space could be yours! Business Card Ad $100.00 for One Year (10 Issues) If you are interested, contact Allan Antcliffe [email protected] Airways — November 2014 Page 4 2014 – 2015 Meeting Schedule This year's meeting schedule is summarized below. New products and/or services may be presented informally via a "technical session" or a "table top demonstration" prior to dinner. After dinner, the main topic of the evening is presented by the "feature speaker". If you are interested in presenting a technical session, booking table top space to promote your product and/or service or, if you have a suggestion for a feature subject and/or speaker, please contact Frank Mesicek (Programs Chair). There is a charge of $75.00 for "table top demonstration" space and this includes a business card ad for two months. ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter Program Activity Date Theme Event Details Tues., Nov. 11/14 C.T.T.C. Tour of Nickel Brook Brewery & Dinner (Burlington) John Romano - Better Bitters Date to be determined Social & Research Christmas Get-Together/Past Presidents & Ladies' Night Tues., Jan. 13/15 Students CO2 Refrigeration Systems Andre Patenaude, Director - CO2 Business Development, Emerson Tues., Feb. 10/15 History to be determined Tues., Mar. 10/15 Research Promotion ASHRAE 90.1 Requirement for 50% Plug-Load Control Steven R. Montgomery, P.E., 2D2C, Inc Membership Joint Meeting with ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Integrated Design Dennis Knight - ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Y.E.A. Joint Lunch Meeting with ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Natatorium Design & Dehumidification Ralph Kittler - ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Wed., Jun. 10/15 Social/ Research Annual ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter Golf Tournament Aug. 21-23/15 CRC Hamilton Hosted CRC (Chapter Regional Conference) - Crowne Plaza, Hamilton Mon., Apr. 6/15 (not normal 2nd Tuesday) Tues., May 7/15 (not normal 2nd Tuesday) Homepage & Airways Editor: Allan Antcliffe, P.Eng. Madok Manufacturing Limited 82 Morrell Street, Brantford, ON N3T 4J5 Phone: (519) 756-5760 x100 Fax: (519) 756-5768 E-mail: [email protected] ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter http://www.vaxxine.com/ashrae/ Research Promotion - Report Welcome to fall and sure enough soon we will be into winter. We are into a new ASHRAE year and with that come the responsibility of the Chapter to raise funds for ASHRAE research activities. Our Goal this year is $8,500 and we fully intend to meet and exceed this goal with the help and support of all our members. Contributions start at $100 and the best and easiest way to contribute is via the following link (www.ashrae.org/contribute) or to contact me personally. In this report I would like to highlight a few question and answers that some of you may have concerning research. See below: What is the ASHRAE Research Program? The program that governors’ more than 80 investigative projects taking place around the world and funded by ASHRAE. It is supported by more than 100 member-led Technical Committees (TCs), each with their own specialty and sub-specialty. How are the projects selected? A TC identifies a need – such as missing information, new ideas or processes to be examined, outdated information – sets a goal, and outlines a project to meet that need and goal. the Research Administration Committee (RAC) approves the proposed project. It then goes out to‘bid’, ensuring that ASHRAE’s financial resources are spent wisely and the final product willmeet all stated goals. How much is spent on Research? With more than 80 projects taking place at any one time, the average Research Budget typically exceeds $17 million, each project costing an average of $250,000 each. In reality, there is a wide range of costs for projects. Grants-in-Aid – projects being conducted by Graduate level students – have a cost of $10,000. There are also multiple research projects that – over the 3-5 year life of the project – cost over $1 million. Where can I find specific information about a project? Check out www.ashrae.org/research . If you need further information please contact myself or Dave Rasmussen and we will be happy to help answer your questions or direct you to another staff member who specializes in that area. Best Regards, Reaz Usmanali, ASHRAE Hamilton Research Chair 14/15 Email: [email protected] T-416-885-3041 David Rasmussen ASHRAE Hamilton Research Co-Chair 14/15 Email: [email protected] T-905-975-8095 “Black and d Yellow y of the W” justt shy Ultima ate Frisb bee Lo ondon vs Ham milton Ulttimate Frisbee Tournam T ment Update Alth hough he eld with a disadva antage of man npower, the Ham milton Sq quad was s able e to susta ain a reas sonable ga ap behind d the healthy, athletic a Lo ondon Tea am. Thhe Ultimatte Frisbee e match kicked-offf th on the 4 of Octo ober. Ea ach team m com mprised off YEA and d student members s from m their correspon c nding bra anch. The e eve ent began n with a team t prac ctice. The e Ham milton tea am, led by y John Molnar, M put in place a fundam mental “U U” shape e defe ense tha at was te ested to its limits s thro oughout the gam me. The strategic c app proach by y the Ha amilton te eam was s una able to ov vercome the athle etic ability y brought on by Londo on. Coming out of halff time the e London team was s up by a sco ore of 1. 1 Hig gh current winds s con ntinued, an nd allowe ed the disc c to trave el a turbulent path creating c unwanted d turn novers es specially by b Hamilto on. In the e end d London was able to come away with h the victory th he score being b 14ptts London n 9ptss Hamilton. Aftter the match, both h teams celebrate ed spo ortsmansh hip and te eamwork at Tin Cup barr and grill. Food and beve erage wa as rew warded to o the opposing Lon ndon team m wh hich has sparked a potenttial rivalry y. ho knows when the e next cha allenge will Wh arisse betwe een thesse branches. Sta ay tun ned and g get involvved in ourr YEA and Stu udent bran nch activities. Ryley Besseling 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Get to know your fellow ASHRAE members. Free Appetizers Don’t miss out NOVMEBER 14 YEA PUB NIGHT Not a member? Come see what ASHRAE is all about! Young Engineers in ASHRAE. Come on by to Shoeless Joe’s for an open social evening. Event will begin at 5 pm with free appetizers for all. Hope to see you there. SHOELESS JOES 1250 Brnt St. Burlington,ON www.shoelessjoes.ca Friday Novemeber 14th 5pm – 7pm Opportunity for Student Chapter Member DATE OF SALE 2015 Winter Conference Jan. 24-28 Palmer House Hilton Chicago, IL If you are interested in applying, fill out the attached application and return to: ASHRAE is excited to return to Chicago for the 2015 Winter Conference, its historically best-attended event. Attendees can discuss the latest topics in the building industry; participate in technical tours; attend ASHRAE Learning Institute courses; earn professional credits; and obtain ASHRAE certifications. Chicago also serves as the site of the AHR Expo, co-sponsored by ASHRAE and held in conjunction with the Winter Conference. The two events combine to create the ideal atmosphere for those interested in advancing the building industry to network, inspect the latest technology and learn about the newest practices for the built environment. Don’t miss the chance to participate! Mark Long Student Activities Chair– ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter [email protected] 519.550.3374 The Hamilton Chapter is thrilled to sponsor one qualifying Student Member who has an interest in attending the 2015 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR EXPO in Chicago! The selected student will have their travel and hotel expenses covered by the Chapter and will have a fantastic opportunity to network with the industry's best and learn what the HVAC industry has to offer. ASHRAE 2015 Winter Conference Sponsorship Application Form Contact Info Name: School: Please respond to the following Email: Phone: 1. What is your interest and knowledge of the HVAC&R industry? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is your interest and knowledge of ASHRAE? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why would attending the ASHRAE Winter Conference be important to you? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Submit to: [email protected] STUDENT MEMBERSHIP P R O M OT I O N The Hamilton Chapter is excited to announce an initiative to promote and support students that wish to explore the opportunities ASHRAE can provide. For the 2014/15 year the Chapter is sponsoring students who sign up to become student members by funding their membership dues for one year. Why ASHRAE? • Participate in events with your local ASHRAE Chapter • Network with industry experts and attend Chapter meetings at reduced costs • Discounts on publications, conferences, and continuing education opportunities • Society and chapter-level scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate engineering students • Discounts for student members on select publications • Digital access to the monthly ASHRAE Journal and the quarterly High Performing Building Magazine • Find internships and jobs at www.ashraejobs.org • Senior Undergraduate Project Grant Program • Discounted ASHRAE Annual and Winter Conference registration (AHR Expo, Student Program, Technical Sessions) • Gain essential skills not taught in class • Make great new friends! Simply create an ASHRAE profile and then we will take care of the rest. See the next page on how to create a profile. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION CONTACT Mark Long– Student Activities Chair– ASHRAE Hamilton Chapter [email protected] 519.550.3374 How to Create an ASHRAE Profile Follow these steps to create a profile. Then the Hamilton Chapter will remit your dues ($20) and your profile will be converted to student member status. 1. Go to ashrae.org 2. Click on Membership &Conferences (blue link near top right) 3. Click Join Now in the drop-down menu 4. Click Join Online 5. Enter your email address (e.g., [email protected]) 6. Click on Create an ASHRAE Account and complete the New Visitor Registration a. personal information i. For organization: enter the name and campus of your institution (e.g., McMaster University, U of Waterloo, Mohawk College, etc) ii.Note – the date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) is only used to determine if a member qualifies as a YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) member (i.e., 35 years old or less) b. address – enter your home address in case you move at any time. You can specify a school address later if you apply for student membership. c. contact Information d. web login information 7. Click Save. 8. At this point, you have created your profile and you can exit the ASHRAE website. We will submit all your names on a spreadsheet to ASHRAE with payment.
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