v 54, n 4 december 2012 e : t a december meeting · 2012. 11. 30. · mr randy wakeman mr gene...

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VOLUME 54, NUMBER 4 DECEMBER 2012 EDITOR: TONY ANDERSON

December MEETING

“Legal Risks for Engineers”

The lunch program will be a presentation/paneldiscussion on "Legal Risks for Engineers" by Mike Ossianfrom Project One, Byrum Lee from Lee & Associates andRon Abo from the Abo Group. Mike has over 40 years

of experience in the campus planning, design andconstruction administration within the healthcare andhigher education industries. Byrum is a lawyer in the

Denver area who specializes in engineering cases. Ronis a board member of the Colorado State Board of

Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers andProfessional Land Surveyors.

Table of ContentsPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROSTER 3ASHRAE RESEARCH 4SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING COMMITTEE 6ASHRAE SOCIETY NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES 11

Denver Meeting Information

DATE: Wednesday, December 5, 2012

TIME: 11:30 am – Registration and Lunch Buffet11:45 am – Announcements12:00 pm – Program Begins

LOCATION: Dave & Busters2000 South Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80222

RSVP: www.RockyMTNASHRAE.COMCOST: $25 Rocky Mtn Chapter Members

*Reservation made by 5:00 PM on Monday$35 Non-members and late reservations$20 Students


PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Rocky Mountain ASHRAE:

First off, I would like to thank Sean Beilman and MikeFulton for presenting at our November meetings. Thechapter will be planting a tree via the Mile Hi Millioninitiative in their names.

For those of you that were not able to attend theNovember dinner meeting I wanted to let you know that we gave out four $1,000 scholarships to some deservingstudents and we had around 20 students in attendance at the dinner meeting. The winners of the $1,000 scholarshipswere Erika Leininger – University of Wyoming; Hayley Fink, Lincoln Harmer and Brian Carpenter all from theUniversity of Colorado.

It is my honor to invite everyone to our annual Past President's Appreciation event for our December meeting. This isa lunch event in Denver only, where we strive to show our appreciation every year to those who have previously leadour chapter and still offer great advice to the current Board of Governors. As I look at the list of past presidents, I amhumbled by the leadership that each person has contributed to our chapter and industry. I hope to see you there!

At our December lunch meeting, the program will be a presentation/panel discussion on "Legal Risks for Engineers"by Mike Ossian from Project One, Byrum Lee from Lee & Associates and Ron Abo from the Abo Group. Mike hasover 40 years experience in the campus planning, design and construction administration within the healthcare andhigher education industries. Byrum is a lawyer in the Denver area who specializes in engineering cases. Ron is aboard member of the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional LandSurveyors.

Our Technical Conference committee is starting meetings and planning for this year's conference. It will be April 19that the Sheraton Denver West. If you have any ideas for topics or would like to help the committee, please contactmyself or Jon Rundquist.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards,

Michelle Swanson

Chapter PresidentRocky Mountain Chapter of ASHRAE

RM ASHRAE is a USGBC/GBCI education provider!

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of ASHRAE is now a USGBC/GBCIeducation provider. If you would like to have a presentationsubmitted to the USGBC for LEED AP credentialing credits,please contact Jessie Jones [email protected] or MichelleSwanson [email protected] for more information.


ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROSTER

Rocky Mountain ASHRAE 2012 - 2013 Board of Governors

Title/Committee Chair Name Email Phone

President Michelle Swanson [email protected] 303.239.0909

President-elect/Tech Conf. Jon Rundquist [email protected] 303.904.7923

Vice President/CTTC Chair Jessie Jones [email protected] 303.239.0909

Secretary Mike Harrington [email protected] 303.733.2300

Treasurer Megan Van Wieren [email protected] 303.974.1230

Newsletter Editor Tony Anderson [email protected] 303.280.1401

Past President Adam Bishop [email protected] 303.761.2291

Director Aaron Zimmerman [email protected] 303.796.6000

Director Mike Day [email protected] 303.421.6655

Northern Section Chair Mike Fulton [email protected] 720.934.8273

Membership Chris Garofoli [email protected] 303.396.9006

Historian David Sietsema [email protected] 303.825.4328

Website Scott Jones [email protected] 303.428.2800

Student Activities Craig Wanklyn [email protected] 303.421.6655

Sustainable Engineering Celeste Cizik [email protected] 303.974.1212

Government Activities Celeste Cizik [email protected] 303.974.1212


ASHRAE RESEARCH

Don’t Wait, Please Donate for the 2012-2013 ASHRAE Year

Mail Check To: Your contribution puts us closer to achievingASHRAE RESEARCH our goal. Please send what you can today!c/o Johnson Controls, Jon Rundquist * Individual contributions of $100 or more and10289 W Centennial Road Corporate contributions of $150 or moreLittleton, CO 80127 receive this year’s Commemorative Coin

And Honor Roll Contribution status.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________

INDIVIDUAL $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Other: _________

CORPORATE $75.00 $100.00 $175.00 $250.00 Other: _________

Or Contact Jon Rundquist at: 303-904-7923

THANK YOU Donors: Michael Haughey, Pieter van der Mersch, Sheila Hayter, MichaelBrandemuehl, E Cube Inc., Ken Urbanek, Scott Martin, Aaron Zimmerman, Kevin Ainsworth, Mary Reilly,Thomas Segelhorst, Mike Harrington, Scott Jones, Michelle Swanson, Jessie Jones, Trane, Megen VanWieren, Tony Anderson, Water Technology Group, Jon Rundquist, David Olson

So far we have raised $6,850.00 for ASHRAE Research!!!


ASHRAE RESEARCH DONOR LEVELS AND RECOGNITION

Receives 1 day MeetingRegistration*

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Receives 2 tickets toMembers Night Out and

Welcome Party*

Presented CommemorativeSculpture

Individually recognized atPresident’s Luncheon*

Invited to President’sLuncheon*

Invited to Board of DirectorsLuncheon*

Listed on special Display atPresident’s Luncheon*

Group photo published inspring issue of ASHRAE

Insights

Receives personalizedshadowbox plaque

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Listed on RP Display inRegistration

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Receives Gold ASHRAECommemorative Coin &

Plaque-----

Receives Silver ASHRAECommemorative Coin &

Plaque------- ------- ------- -------

Receives Bronze ASHRAECommemorative Coin &

Plaque------- ------- ------- ------- -------

Receives Antique ASHRAECommemorative Coin &

Plaque------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

Receives blue desktop coinholder

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Listed in annual InvestorHonor Roll

HonorRollDonor**

$150-$249

MajorDonor –Antique

$250-$499

MajorDonor –Bronze

$500-$999

MajorDonor –Silver

$1000-$2499

ASHRAEAssociate

$2500-$4999

ASHRAEPartner

$5000-$9999

GoldenCircleDonor

$10,000 -$19,999

PlatinumCircleDonor$20,000+

* ASHRAE Winter Meeting

** Individual Honor Roll Donor begins at $100


SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING COMMITTEEThe Sustainable Engineering Committee is committed to advocatesustainable design, construction and operation to our members, theindustry and our community through advocacy group meetings andeducational seminars. We strive to promote sustainable practices atall ASHRAE events and sponsored activities.

This committee meets once a month for planning and coordination.If you have questions about the committee, please contact CelesteCizik or Megan Van Wieren at [email protected] .

PROJECT UPDATE - 2013 SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

Denver Rescue Mission | Lawrence Street

Project Description: In preparation for the 2013 Annual ASHRAE Society Meeting, the Rocky Mountain chapter has selectedthe Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street facility as the Annual Meeting Sustainability Project in an effort to reduce theenvironmental impact of the meeting. Each year, ASHRAE selects a Sustainability Project for members to volunteer their timeand services. This project traditionally is done for a non-profit organization that would significantly benefit from energyefficiency upgrades and improved systems.

Project Update: The Sustainability Project is underway and the committee has made exciting progress over the summer! Thefollowing activities highlight the work that has been completed to date. If you or your organization would like to assist in the2013 Annual Meeting Sustainability Project, please contact Brian Lynch at 720.472.1037 or

Project Website – The project website has updated fundraising information, donor acknowledgements, photos, andother updates. Please visit the project website today! http://www.ashraedenver2013.org/

Fundraising – Fundraising is mostly complete! Individuals, companies, and organizations throughout the Denver areapledged to donate close to $400,000 of equipment, labor and services for the 2013 Sustainability Project. We could notcomplete this project without our supporters and would like to recognize all of them, please see below.

Construction Update – Construction scheduling is currently underway and we hope to start several of the projects atthe beginning of November. Updates to the schedule and construction photos will be uploaded to the project website.

October Meeting

DATE: Wednesday, November 28, 2012

TIME: 12PM – 1PM

LOCATION: BCER Engineering

RSVP: Celeste [email protected]


Platinum ($25,000 +)

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)Digital CommunicationsPatron ($1,000 to $2,499)

Davenport Family Gift Fund

Partner ($500 to $999)Denver Water MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.

M-E Engineers, Inc. Western Mechanical Solutions

Water Technology Group

Associate ($200 to $499)ASHRAE - Black Hills Chapter Shaffer Baucom Engineering & Consulting

James Waechter P.V.C. Specialties Company

Supporter ($100 to $199)C&D Insulation Inc. Aaron Zimmerman

Brian Lynch

Friend (Up to $99)


GREENING OUR MEETINGS

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of ASHRAE willpresent a free raffle ticket to anyone taking publictransportation to the monthly ASHRAE meeting.

One raffle ticket will be given to each participantfor each meeting. Visit www.rtd-denver.com forsystem maps and times or [email protected] for furtherassistance.

Acceptable modes of alternative transportation: Walking Bicycling Bus Light Rail Alternative Fuel Vehicle High Efficiency Vehicle (35+ mpg) Carpooling (2 or more persons)

The ASHRAE meeting (Denver) at Dave & Buster's islocated at the Colorado Light Rail Station for linesE, F and H. Any bus lines that pass through theEvans and Colorado intersection will also get youto Dave & Buster's.


MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

Welcome to the “The Membership Promotion Page.” We would like time to welcome the following newASHRAE members for the month of November:

Mr Stephen Rivera

Mr Austin Hermsen

Mr Edwin Perez

Mr Michael Clift

Mr John Milton

Mr William Livingood

Mr Randy Wakeman

Mr Gene Ellis

Mr Dennis Rudko

Mr Matthew Fieber

We would also like to welcome the following new student members:

Miss Sadie Joy

Miss Ariel Hacker

Mr Dongliang Zhao

If you have questions or need membership assistance please send an email to [email protected] or callChris Garofoli at 303-396-9006.

Also, please look around your company and through your contacts to let people know about the benefits ofjoining ASHRAE. We continue to bring in new young members of the industry to keep them involved withtechnology and standard advancements.


ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name: _____________________________ _______________________________________ _____(Last) (First) (MI)

Status: Renewal ____ New Member ___ Address Change ___

Please circle preferred mailing address: HOME BUSINESS

Home Address and Phone Business Name, Address and Phone

___________________________________ _______________________________________________

___________________________________ _______________________________________________

p: ________________________________ _______________________________________________

p: ____________________________________________

Preferred email address: ___________________________________________________________________

Society Membership Number / Grade: _________________________________________________________

Name Tag ($10.00) Paid? Y N

Name to appear on name tag as: ____________________________________________________________

I would like to be contacted about serving on one of the following committees or functions (Please circle):A. Newsletter F. Chapter Historian K. Spouse’s Night / Social CommitteeB. Membership G. Technical Seminars L. Colorado Engineering Council (Committee Help)C. Meeting Attendance H. Research Fund Promotions M. GeneralD. Education I. Monthly Meeting Programs N. Energy CommitteeE. Golf J. Publicity O. Sustainable Engineering Committee


Please mail this invoice and your check for $50.00 (2010 / 2011 year) + $10.00 (Name Tag if requested) payable to RockyMountain Chapter ASHRAE to the address listed below. ASHRAE will invoice you for both society and local dues every yearfollowing the first year.

Chris GarofoliRocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE Membership Promotion Chair

c/o Victaulic3416 Alcott Street Denver, CO 80211

[email protected]


ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASHRAE HISTORY

“Events of October 4th 1972”

In 1972 the first meeting of the year was on October 4th at the Tiffin Inn in Denver. 62 members and 16 guestsattended. At this meeting, the “Thunder Mug” trophy was presented to Mr. Mike Scofield. This trophy was presentedfor the football victory of the Sales Engineers over Consulting Engineers and Contractors. This game offootball/rugby was held on September 24, 1972 at the Washington Park Football Field. In order to play in the game,players were required to fill out a short application and return it to Mike Scofield along with 6 Wheaties Boxtops. Thesales engineers grudgingly elected to allow the Consulting Engineers and Contractors to use oxygen at their benchprovided that they will not concede the game before the end of the first half. As a spokesman for the sales engineersput it, “We have to make some concessions in respect for their advanced age and physical condition.”


YOUNG ENGINEERS in ASHRAE Winter Meeting Scholarship Application

Your Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

Company: __________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________

Age: ___________________ Years as ASHRAE member: ______________________________

Please confirm that you: Are a member of ASHRAE Have never attended the ASHRAE Winter Meeting/ AHR Expo

Please provide a brief description of why you feel that you deserve to attend the ASHRAE Winter Meeting and AHRExpo January 26 - 30, 2013 in Dallas:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Submit to Steve Ferguson at [email protected] by Tuesday, December 11, 2011.


“Your Rocky Mountain ASHRAE chapter is offering a scholarship to one lucky YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE)member again this year to attended the winter meetings. We are looking for interested engineers that have never hadthe good fortune of attending the ASHRAE National Winter Meeting and AHR Exposition. This year the WinterConference and Expo will be held in the exciting city of Dallas, Texas on January 26th – 30th. For more informationplease see http://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/conferences/dallas-conference Please fill out the attachedapplication and return it by December 11th to the email listed on the application. The winner will be announced onDec 14th. The scholarship will include up to $1,000 to cover your registration, transportation to and from Dallas andyour hotel room. The winter conference is a great place build on your education and stay informed on the latestadvancements in the industry.”


ARE YOU READYTO RUMBLE?

ASHRAE HOCKEY NIGHTAT DUIt’s time once again for the (20th?) Annual ASHRAE/DU Hockey Night. This year’s eventwill have the Mighty DU Pioneers battling the North Dakota Snapperheads on FridayFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The game will be played at Magness Arena in theRitchie Center at DU. This is a PREMIUM match3up, so they are tagging us for $34 perticket this year6Ouch! As always, door prizes will be given out at the intermissions. Soplease come and join us for another fun filled night of DU Hockey.Name:__________________________________________________________Company:_______________________________________________________Adress:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tickets: ____________ X $34 = _____________Total = __________Preferably Pay On3line at http://www.rockymtnashrae.comOR make checks payable to Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE and send to:Mike DayC/O M3E Engineers, Inc.10055 W. 43rd AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033Ph. 303342136655, Fx. [email protected]

Heja Sverige!


ASHRAE SOCIETY NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES

ASHRAE Learning InstituteSeminars & Courses at ASHRAE’s Winter Conference and AHR Expo in Dallas, TX

2 WAYS TO REGISTERInternet: www.ashrae.org/dallascoursesPhone: Call 1-800-527-4723 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)

Full-Day Professional Development Seminars$485/$395 ASHRAE Member -- Earn 6 PDHs/AIA LUs or .6 CEUs

The Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings Complying with Standard 90.1-2010Saturday, Jan 26 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 29 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Data Center Energy Efficiency Energy Modeling Best Practices and Applications:Saturday, Jan 26 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. HVAC/Thermal

Tuesday, Jan 29 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Healthcare Facilities: Best Practice Design & ApplicationsSaturday, Jan 26– 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Half-Day Short Courses$159/$119 ASHRAE Member -- Earn 3 PDHs/AIA LUs or .3 CEUs

Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Fundamentals Commissioning Process & Guideline 0Sunday, Jan 27 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Jan 28 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Humidity Control: Applications, Control Levels Evaluating the Performance of LEED®-Certified Buildingsand Mold Avoidance Monday, Jan 28 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.Sunday, Jan 27 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Optimization of HVAC Systems & Components:Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Applications: Best Practices Techniques & Real-World ExamplesMonday, Jan 28 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 29 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Application of Standard 62.1-2010: Energy Management in New and Existing BuildingsMultiple Spaces Equations & Spreadsheet Tuesday, Jan 29 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Monday, Jan 28 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Avoiding IAQ ProblemsCombined Heat & Power: Design through Operations Tuesday, Jan 29 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Monday, Jan 28 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Designing Toward Net Zero Energy Commercial BuildingsUnderstanding Standard 189.1-2011 for Tuesday, Jan 29 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.High-Performance Green BuildingsMonday, Jan 28 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Understanding & Designing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems

Tuesday, Jan 29 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Introduction to Ultraviolet GermicidalIrradiation (UVGI) Systems Laboratory Design: The Basics and BeyondMonday, Jan 28 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 29 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Monday, Jan 23 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Commissioning Process & Guideline 0Monday, Jan 23 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.


ASHRAE SOCIETY NEWS – CONTINUED

HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials

Gain practical skills and knowledge in designing, installing and maintaining HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use. The trainingprovides real-world examples of HVAC systems, including calculations of heating and cooling loads, ventilation and diffuser selection usingthe newly renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building as a living lab.

HVAC Design: Level II - Applications

Developed by industry-leading professionals, the workshop provides participants with advanced level information about designing, installingand maintaining HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use. Participants will gain an in-depth look into Standards 55, 62.1, 90.1, and189.1 and the Advanced Energy Design Guides, as well as a range of other HVAC topics including: HVAC equipment and systems; energymodeling; designing mechanical spaces; designing a chiller plant; and BAS controls.

Visit www.ashrae.org/hvacdesign to register

HVAC Design TrainingJan 14-18, 2013 ● Jan 30-Feb 1, 2013 (Level I only) ● Mar 18-22, 2013 ● Jun 3-7, 2013 ● Aug 12-16, 2013


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Go to our website to open these links http://rockymtnashrae.com/classifieds.php

Job Title Company Date Posted

Applications Engineer/Estimator Setpoint Systems August 08, 2012

Project Controls Technician Setpoint Systems August 08, 2012

Building Automation Sales Sierra Systems Integration August 22, 2012

Building Automation Specialist Sierra Systems Integration August 22, 2012

Building Automation Electronics Estimator Sierra Systems Integration August 22, 2012

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer McGrath Incorporated, Denver Office September 05, 2012

Mechanical Engineer & Electrical Engineer Shaffer Baucom Engineering & Consulting September 16, 2012

ASHRAE Jobs Website Tool:We thought you and your fellow members would like to know about this valuable tool for ASHRAE Members andHVAC&R hiring authorities. We have prepared a page detailing the story of ASHRAEjobs.com and its success here.

The Career Center offers several benefits for hiring authorities and job seekers:

ASHRAE Jobs is user friendly. Its products and services equal the offerings from traditional big box boards suchas Monster.com, yet its information and postings are specific to the ASHRAE Community.

Due to its focus on HVAC&R engineering, Job seekers have a more effective search experience. Employers alsohave immediate access to a pre-filtered pool of talent for skills and experience.

A unique feature is ASHRAE members are highlighted in search results. The online job application and resumeforms require applicants to identify themselves by membership status. Employers can sort applications andresumes by membership status.

I would invite your Chapter to participate in this program by creating a link on your website to the ASHRAE Jobs CareerCenter. You will find attached a copy of the logo to use on your homepage. We would also appreciate your help tospread the news about ASHRAE Jobs’ success through an announcement through your eNewsletter, blogs, etc.

If you have questions, I or John von Harz (Services Manager at [email protected]) will be pleased to answerthem.

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