www.aspesf.org January 2015 ASPE SF News San Francisco Chapter January 2015 In this Issue… 2 Next Meeting 5 President Report 8 VP Technical Report 12 Meeting Minutes 15 Pictures 25, 26 Happy New Year! Welcome members to ASPE SF 2015 2 Job Postings 29 Officers and Directors 35 Funnies The “ASPE SF News” is a publication of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, San Francisco Chapter. ASPE – San Francisco is a professional, non-profit organization that assumes no responsibility for statements made by any officer or member on any material contained herein that may be construed as an official position of the Society. Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society. Expenses for these publications shall be paid by the chapter. 1 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Our Next Meeting Wednesday January 14th, 2015 Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto 1919 4th Street, Berkeley Social Hour: 5pm Dinner: 6pm RSVP: David Kokosenski, [email protected] Topic: Grease Interceptors – ASPE CEU Certified Presentation Presented by: Mr. Chris Atwell, National Technical Representative for Canplas’ Commercial Grease Management and Residential Greywater Recycling Systems 2 www.aspesf.org January 2015 3 www.aspesf.org January 2015 CALIFORNIA HYDRONICS CORPORATION 100% E o m p l oy E E N o r t h e r N C wnEd a l i f o r N i a M a N u fa C t u r e r ’ s r e P r e s e N tat i v e s ales & e NgiNeeri Ng a ssistaNCe Northwest Neva & stoCkiNg distributor f abri CatioN & P arts d a CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS BEll & GossEtt - inline, close-coupled, base mounted, double suction, split case and vertical turbine pumps for HVaC & plumbling doMEstiC pUMp - industrial pumps for low npsH and high temperature applications GoUlds - stainless steel, multi-stage, self-priming, and booster pumps WEil - submersible & column pumps for sewage and dewatering hEAT EXChANGERS BEll & GossEtt - shell & tube and plate & frame type heat exchangers; single and double wall configurations; brazed plate heat exchangers CEMlinE - replacement tube bundles and specialty heat exchangers CooLING TowERS toWEr tECH - High efficiency innovative design modular cooling towers hvAC - hydRoNIC VUlCan radiator - panel radiators, fin tube baseboard radiaton, cabinet unit heaters and heating convectors airtHErM - fan coil units for hydronic heating and cooling slant/fin - residential and commercial fin-tube/baseboard radiation BEaCon Morris - Convectors, fan convectors, unit heaters SoLAR hEATING EQUIPMENT BEll & GossEtt - pumps, expansion tanks, brazed and plate & frame type heater exchangers nilEs tanK - asME code hot water, stock and custom tanks, glass, double glass and stainless steel CEMlinE - Energy recovery tanks, heat exchangers and asME storage tanks BoILERS & CoMMERCIAL wATER hEATERS pattErson-KElly - Vertical cooper fin tube boilers, cast aluminum condensing: 300 - 2,000 MBH Kn-sEriEs - High-efficiency condensing boilers: 200 - 3,000 MBH sMitH - Cast iron sectional hot water and low pressure steam boilers: 50 - 5,600 MBH UnilUX - steel bent tube hot water and low/high pressure steam: 20- 2,000 BHp slant/fin - Cast iron sectional and modulat boilers: 30- 4,000 MBH laars - Copper fin-tube boilers, water heaters & pool heaters. atmospheric, sealed combustion, and condensing: 50 - 5,000 MBH HaMilton EnGinEErinG-EVo™ - Condensing high-efficiency stainless steel: 79-1,999 MBH CEMlinE - steam and hot water indirect-fired commercial water heaters BoCK - Gas, oil, dual fuel, electric, indirect, solar and geothermal tank-type water heaters intElliHot - intelligent tankless water heaters FLow, LEvEL & SAFETy CoNTRoLS MCdonnEll & MillEr - flow switches, low water cut-offs/pump controllers and boiler safety devices FLUE vENTING dUraVEnt/pts - fasnseal, W2,flexible al29-4C/ Ul 1738 Cat.ii, iii, iV. and polypro vent pipe. SToRAGE TANKS CEMlinE - pre-insulated, stone lined, stainless steel, and steel buffer tanks laars - asME hot water, jacketed, insulated, stock and custom tanks, glass or epoxy lined nilEs tanK - asME code hot water, stock and custom tanks, glass, double glass and stainless steel CoNTRoL & BALANCE vALvES GrisWold Controls - pressure independent control valves, full line of manual & auto flow valves and coil piping kits BEll & GossEtt - Circuit setters, circuit sensors, triple-duty, pressure independent control valves, circuit sentry auto flow valves, auto & manual coil piping kits danfoss - thermostatic control valves and mixing valves hydronics © 2014 California HydroniCs Corporation plumbing steam OR - CCB#199574 h e at t r a n s f e r Rev. 06/23/2014 4 3 2 1 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Hans Kaufmann President Cal Hydronics 510.266.7885 [email protected] Greetings ASPE members, associates, affiliates, and friends, Szilardy & Ron Howie. That presentation was well attended and well received. Many of us will be enjoying extended time off with family over the next couple weeks and then it will be back to business after the first of the year. Before that happens, I’d like to reflect on this past year and make some predictions for 2015. We voted in a new board, which should infuse our merry band with fresh ideas and a younger demographic. We started 2014 with some great technical presentations including Pure Water System Design followed by Life Safety and Business Continuity by way of fire protection. In March we had a great presentation by the SF PUC & DPH on the topic of On-Site Non-Potable Water Reuse. We followed that up with an in depth four hour technical symposium on Pure Water System Design by Leo We had a productive board meeting in August followed by our sean kickoff meeting in September featuring our own VP Technical, Pius Kao, discussing changes effecting plumbing in the 2013 Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standard. A very popular topic in our area deals with seismic restraint issues and October’s technical presentation addressed that. Many thanks to Michael Tosunian with Eaton B-Line for that presentation. November ushered in our first ASPE Young Professional (AYP) gathering at the Thirsty Bar. Thank you Lindy Damato, our AYP Liason. We look forward to more events that attract this demographic. This event was followed a week later with a very interesting presentation on the Living Building Challenge presentation by Dylan Connelly of Integral Group. In December we had our annual holiday party and food bank fundraiser. I haven’t seen any figures on what was collected and distributed but I know that every little bit helps. Regarding predictions for the New Year, I predict that in spite of rumors that have been circulation, San Francisco ASPE will continue to meet regularly at Sinbad’s on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. 5 3 2 1 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Hans Kaufmann Continued SF ASPE wishes you and your family the happiest of Holidays and a healthy and prosperous New Year! See you at the January 14th meeting! Thank you, Hans Kaufmann SF ASPE Chapter President California Hydronics 510-266-7885 [email protected] 6 www.aspesf.org January 2015 7 www.aspesf.org January 2015 ove pages Pius Kao VP Technical Affiliated Engineers 415.763.3724 f 415.764.3701 [email protected] Happy New Year! In January, we will have an ASPE Society CEU certified presentation on Grease Interceptors. Mr. Chris Atwell, the National Technical Representative for Canplas’ Commercial Grease Management and Residential Greywater Recycling systems, will present the latest Commercial Grease Management technology, code requirements, local jurisdiction FOG management and enforcement expectations, and how to properly size grease interceptors. This hand on training will provide you with the correct procedure for handling Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) discharge. Come mingle with your fellow plumbing and fire protection professionals, and learn the latest to help you in your project. In the November meeting, Mr. Dylan Connelly of the Integral Group presented the Living Building Challenge. Many of us are involved with LEED projects and understand the current process of providing calculations that predict the performance of the building based on certain guidelines. We all know predictions are many times off the mark. The Living Building Challenge ups the ante and wants us to actually monitor the performance of the building. This expectation is the Real Truth of how our buildings are performing. The trending actually shows that the building is NetZero or NetPositive. Yes, Dylan also told us NetZero is good but we should be targeting for NetPositive Water and Energy performance. You say that it is not possible? Dylan actually presented data that show that innovative engineers have already designed, constructed and occupied NetPositive buildings. For me this is very exciting as Living Building Challenge wants the plumbing industry to improve more than just conserving water. Mahalo! Pius 8 www.aspesf.org January 2015 9 www.aspesf.org January 2015 10 www.aspesf.org January 2015 11 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Brian Croshal Administrative Secretary Integral Group 510.663.2070 x 2034 [email protected] December Minutes Great times had by all! 12 www.aspesf.org January 2015 13 www.aspesf.org January 2015 14 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Holiday Party Pics 15 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Holiday Party Pics 16 www.aspesf.org January 2015 17 www.aspesf.org January 2015 18 www.aspesf.org January 2015 19 www.aspesf.org January 2015 20 www.aspesf.org January 2015 21 www.aspesf.org January 2015 22 www.aspesf.org January 2015 23 www.aspesf.org January 2015 24 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Job Posting Integral Group Piping Systems and Water Efficiency Engineer with 2+ years of experience to work on the Sustainable Design of plumbing systems for schools, libraries, civic buildings, museums, critical environments (laboratories, data centers, and cleanrooms) and other building types. Must be familiar with plumbing codes and standards, able to size equipment and piping, and take a project from schematic design phase through construction. Should be able to manage time effectively and work independently. Join our team of talented and passionate engineers who are redefining the way buildings are built www.integralgroup.com Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] 25 www.aspesf.org January 2015 Job Posting ABOUT US: We are an electrical, mechanical, and plumbing consulting engineering firm headquartered in Palo Alto (SF Bay Area). We have been in business for over 30 years. Our clients are primarily nationwide retail and restaurant chains. We also work with local architects on office buildings, multi-family residential, commercial, and restaurant projects. ABOUT YOU: We are looking for a person with good communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic). You will be working and consulting directly with architects, building owners, contractors, building inspectors as well as other engineers in our office, so the ability to get along well with others is critical. We need a person with strong problem solving skills able to professionally interact with people to get projects completed on time. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 1. Plumbing designer/engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing plumbing systems. 2. Fluent and current in the use of AutoCAD for plumbing design. 3. Knowledge of the California/Uniform Plumbing Codes, California Green Building Code, and LEED criteria. 4. Ability to read, understand, and produce plumbing engineering drawings and specifications. 5. Basic ability to read and understand architectural, civil, electrical and structural drawings to aid in the design process. 6. Ability to work well with multiple projects with fast design schedules. 7. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets. 8. Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) and/or EIT are a plus, but not required. 9. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus, but not required. HOW TO CONTACT US: Please email your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]. All inquiries will be kept confidential. Please provide us with the preferred method of contacting you and appropriate contact times. 26 www.aspesf.org January 2015 27 www.aspesf.org January 2015 28 ASPE SF Officers and Directors www.aspesf.org January 2015 President Hans Kaufmann California Hydronics 510.293.1993 Corresponding Secretary David Kokosenski Lubrizol [email protected] [email protected] VP Technical Pius Kao Affiliated Engineers 415.763.3724 [email protected] VP Legislative Brianne Copes Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch 415.362.3266 [email protected] VP Membership Bill Allan Daybreak Technologies 415.728.2431 [email protected] Treasurer Curt Conyers Fletcher Company [email protected] Newsletter Editor Ash-Lee Rud Kliman Sales 650.703.9338 [email protected] ASPE Sponsorships Lisa McEvilly Kliman Sales 916.379.0784 [email protected] Asst. Corresponding Secretary Open Web Design Open Asst. Web Site Development Jayne Hofer Skyline Web Design 510.531.8344 [email protected] Administrative Secretary Young Engineers Liaison Lindy Damato WSP [email protected] 29 www.aspesf.org January 2015 30 www.aspesf.org January 2015 31 www.aspesf.org January 2015 32 www.aspesf.org January 2015 33 www.aspesf.org January 2015 34 www.aspesf.org January 2015 New Year Quotes and Wisdom 1. Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty. John Selden 2. Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. Unknown 3. It wouldn't be New Year if I didn't have regrets. William Thomas 4. Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right. Oprah Winfrey 5. The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. G.K. Chesterton 6. A dog's New Year's Resolution: I will not chase that stick unless I actually see it leave his hand. Unknown 7. Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin Wise Words to Start the New Year The early worm gets eaten! There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Never argue with a fool, people may not know the difference. Lead me not into temptation (I can find the way myself). You can't skip and be unhappy at the same time. I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something 35 www.aspesf.org September 2013 We are on the Web! www.aspesf.com Attention Affiliates and Manufacturers The ASPE San Francisco chapter invites affiliates and manufacturers to conduct 15-20 minute product presentations at one of our upcoming dinner meetings. Unlike the evening’s non-proprietary main speaker, short presentations are done at the start of each meeting and can be tabletop style and brand oriented. The cost to be a tabletop presenter is $100. Contact Pius Kao 415.764.3724 [email protected] or Hans Kaufmann 510.266.7885 [email protected] to reserve a meeting date to showcase and educate our chapter member on a new or relevant product.
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