Education B.S. Environmental Engineering, California Polytechnic State
University
Professional
Registrations Registered professional engineer in Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, LEED 2.2 Accredited Professional, NCEES.
Overview
Legal Experience
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Evaluated swimming pool dehumidification system for cause of mold formation. (Idaho)
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Review design of residential boilers for potential carbon monoxide production. (Colorado)
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Evaluation of whether sewer pipe connections contributed to leakage resulting in a contamination plume. (Colorado)
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Review of residential furnace construction leading to death by carbon monoxide poisoning. (Colorado)
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Dispute between condominium association and developer concerning whether developer constructed the project according to plans and specifications. (Connecticut)
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Evaluated plumbing and HVAC system defects in 520 unit condominium complex in Denver suburbs.
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Provided opinion on whether mold and mildew in apartment complex was due to defective HVAC system or poor choice of windows. (Colorado)
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Evaluation of mold formation in hospice complex, and if design contributed to the problem. (Mississippi)
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Evaluation of mold formation in manufactured home.
(Louisiana)
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Consultation regarding dispute between HVAC equipment manufacturer and subcontractor for safety issues on subcontractor supplied equipment. (Pennsylvania)
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Dispute between Mechanical Contractor and Design
Engineer for incorrect bid on Casino HVAC system in
Design/Build project. Contractor based bid on Engineer’s drawings that inadequately translated performance design documents. Provided interpretation of the intent of the specification relative to Engineer furnished design. (New
Jersey)
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Evaluation of domestic water piping system using plastic pipe for sources of toxic contamination. Found cause to be formation of copper hydroxide. (New Mexico)
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Demonstrated, through calculations, field temperature measurements and general testimony that mold and mildew in seafront hotel was not caused by improper heating and air conditioning system. (South Carolina)
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Evaluation of air conditioning system design to identify reasons for condensation on exterior of air handlers.
Condensation led to ceiling and wood wainscot damage in
100 year old college dormitory. Showed design to be defective. (Pennsylvania)
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Determined cause of condensation in nursing home and developed corrective measures. Reduced humidity from
65% to 48%. (Florida)
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Evaluation of rooftop air conditioning units on regional mall roof. Showed, by test, that hail damaged condenser coils reduced performance of equipment. (North Dakota)
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Performed calculations to allocate natural gas cost for heating at mixed use condominium in Colorado resort.
(Colorado)
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Demonstrated that fire alarm company was not responsible for sprinkler system freeze in building where temperature was being monitored. (Pennsylvania)
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Evaluated air conditioning system design in mall to determine whether mall operator installed modifications were necessary to eliminate cold temperatures in retail area adjacent to subway entrance. Demonstrated, by field test, that mall operator proposed modifications were both unnecessary and incapable of solving problem.
(Pennsylvania)
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Testified to impact of lack of wall and roof insulation on the annual heating cost of industrial building in real estate tax assessment dispute. (Pennsylvania)
 Testified that Consulting Engineer’s swimming pool heating
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 system design was not a cause for cloudy water in a pool, a contributor to a drowning. (Pennsylvania)
Evaluated residential heating and air conditioning system for capacity. Showed that installed system was undersized and improper design for the application. (Pennsylvania)
Evaluated residential hot water boiler for potential for generating carbon monoxide fumes in carbon monoxide

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(Pennsylvania)
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Evaluation of air conditioning system filtration installation for possible cause of postoperative infections.
(Pennsylvania)
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Reconstruction of causes for natural gas and fuel oil explosion at heating hot water boiler in residence. (New
York)
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Evaluation of campus central HVAC automation system for energy conservation potential; dispute centered on delay and lost energy savings claims. (New Jersey)
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Evaluation of causes of high-pressure induction unit freezes at perimeter of high-rise office building. Lack of heat led to eventual rupture of sprinkler piping. (New York)
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Review of causes of fan shaft deterioration and failure.
(Pennsylvania)
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Investigation of causes of gas explosion in fast food restaurant. (Pennsylvania)
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Comments on behavior of Testing and Balancing contractor employee in alleged fume matter related to testing of exhaust fan. (Pennsylvania)
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Investigation of cause of sewage overflow in residential neighborhood. (Colorado)
Representative
Design Projects Renovations
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Centennial Building, Colorado Capital Facilities Complex
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Public Ledger Building, Philadelphia
Energy Conservation
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield Energy Program, National
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New York University Medical Center
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Alameda High School, Lakewood, Colorado
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Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Pennsylvania
Commercial
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Omni Hotel, Broomfield, Colorado
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Independence Plaza, Denver, Colorado
Dehumidification
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Hill Haven Rehabilitation Center, Fort Meyers, Florida
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Southern Shores Hotel, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Airports
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Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado
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Awards
Higher Education
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Hill Hall, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (lab)
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Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
Religious Facility
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Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch,
Colorado
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Faith Bible Chapel, Arvada, Colorado
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McLean Bible Church, Vienna, Virginia
ASHRAE Region IX 1999 First Place Technology Award,
Youthful Offender System, Pueblo, Colorado
Consulting Engineer’s Council of Colorado 1999 Engineering
Excellence Honor Award, Youthful Offender System, Pueblo,
Colorado
Owens Corning Energy Conservation Award, 1980,
SmithKlineBeckman laboratory, Industrial Category
Publications The Impact of Katrina and East Asian Prosperity on Your
Building”, Colorado Business Journal, January 2006.
“Church Air Conditioning Primer”, NACBA LEDGER,
Summer, 2005.
“Air Conditioning System of the Future,” The Construction
Specifier, January 2002
“Chilling in Style,” Engineered Systems, May 2001
Moisture Control in Buildings, ASTM, 1994. (Author of chapter on HVAC systems)
Replace DX with Thermal Storage," Heating, Piping, Air
Conditioning, August 1990
"Energy Conservation in Health Care Institutions," Philadelphia
Blue Cross/FEA, July 1976.
Professional
Affiliations Fellow/Life Member, American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Contact
Information Russell M. Keeler, P.E., LEED-AP
601 16 th Street, Suite C 143
Golden, Colorado, 80401
303-670-4430
303-921-8371 (cell)
Email: russ@chasonconsulting.com