Newsletter for The National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE Capitalaire Monthly Newsletter xxxxxx February 2015 February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire 2014 - 2015 National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE Officers President Andrew Rhodes 571-233-6346 President@nccashrae.org President-Elect Laura Petrillo-Groh 703-600-0335 Vice President Omar Hawit 202-296-4344 President-elect@nccashrae.org Vice-President@nccashrae.org Treasurer Jeffrey Colby 703-652-2337 Treasurer@nccashrae.org Secretary Morgan Stevens 703-655-5084 Secretary@nccashrae.org Sr. Governor Scott Houghton 443-750-1988 Senior_Governor@nccashrae.org Governor #1 Alec Petrillo-Groh 703-682-4900 Governor1@nccashrae.org Governor #2 Stephen Niez 703-399-3959 Governor2@nccashrae.org Governor #3 Amy Boyce 202-552-1367 Governor3@nccashrae.org Ryan Westlund 703-777-5255 Governor4@nccashrae.org Board of Governors Governor #4 Committee/Sub-Committee Chairs Omar Hawit Nick Barrett Bryan Oliva Mary Opalka 202-296-4344 443-561-1662 571-527-1486 703-600-0315 Mikelann Scerbo 347-733-7553 Omar Hawit 202-296-4344 703-777-5255 Finance@nccashrae.org Ryan Westlund Stephen Niez 703-399-3959 Membership@nccashrae.org Mary Opalka 703-600-0315 Reception@nccashrae.org David Yankovich 610 739 2981 Reception@nccashrae.org Programs Michael Morder 703-834-5570 Programs@nccashrae.org Newsletter Laura Pica 703-243-1200 Governor3@nccashrae.org Website Lauren Zelinski 703-600-0389 website@nccashrae.org Alec Petrillo-Groh 703-682-4900 Directory@nccashrae.org CTTC Research Promotion Student Activities Finance Membership Reception Directory CTTC@nccashrae.org ResearchPromotion@nccashrae.org StudentActivites@nccashrae.org Membership@nccashrae.org Michael Hoffacker 703-682-6116 Golf Outing Andy Tech 703-834-2412 GolfOuting@nccashrae.org Technology Awards (formerly TEGA) Erin Miller 703-834-5570 TEGA@nccashrae.org Winter Party Chair Stephanie Mages Jon Rumbaugh 703-682-9094 WinterParty@nccashrae.org Erin Miller 703-834-5570 YEA@nccashrae.org Sustainability Amy Boyce 202-552-1367 Sustainablity@nccashrae.org Historian Dan McGee Honors & Awards Scott Houghton C.K. Memorial Scholarship Refrigeration Marty Moran Ramzi Namek Government Activities Kinga Porst Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) 443-750-1988 202-570-1198 Roger Chang - Women in Engineering Israa Ajam - Women in Engineering Laura Pica YEA@nccashrae.org Historian@nccashrae.org HonorsandAwards@nccashrae.org CK_MScholoarship@nccashrae.org GovernementActivities@nccashrae.org 703-243-1200 Capitalaire is the publication of the National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE. Capitalaire welcomes input and intellectual contributions from its readers. Please send all communications to Laura Pica. Tel: 703.243.1200 Email: Capitalaire@nccashrae.org 2 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire The National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE is pleased to announce… WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2015 Hilton Arlington 950 Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22203 For more information and registration, visit www.nccashrae.org PES Constructability & BIM John Messner – The Pennsylvania State University MEETING SPONSOR Dinner EC Motors Gary Hamilton and Ionel Petrus - SmithgroupJJR Schedule Time Event 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM PES 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Costs PES Dinner ASHRAE Student Members $10 $15 Social Paid NCC Dues Members with Reservation $30 $25 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Dinner Paid NCC Dues Members without Reservation $30 $50 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM Presentation Guests with Reservation $30 $40 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM Wrap-up Guests & Non-ASHRAE Individuals without Reservation $30 $50 8:15 PM Adjourn th **NCC members who register before Friday, October 10 at 5:00 PM will receive $25 off their dinner ticket price!! This is a HUGE savings! To make reservations, please visit www.nccashrae.org 3 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 February PES Presentation National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Speaker Bio In Practical Applications Constructability and BIM Building Information Modeling continues to become more embedded into the standard practices for delivering projects, yet the ability to easily and seamlessly integrate model content remains a challenge. This presentation will explore best practices for the successful planning of BIM implementation, both on a project and within an organization. These best practices have been identified through detailed research initiatives focused on BIM execution planning. Additional research focused on the implementation of BIM for energy retrofit projects will also be presented. The session will conclude with a discussion of the integration of BIM within integrative project delivery strategies. John Messner Dr. Messner is the Director of the Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) Research Program at Penn State and a Professor of Architectural Engineering. He specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual prototyping research, along with globalization issues in construction. The CIC Research Group is currently developing the Owner’s Guide to BIM as a buildingSMART alliance project, and they previously completed the BIM Project Execution Planning Guide. Dr. Messner is also a Task Lead in the Building Energy Informatics task at the Consortium for Building Energy Innovation (CBEI), which focuses on advanced energy retrofit projects. He has received National Science Foundation grants for investigating the application of advanced visualization in construction engineering education and the AEC Industry. As a part of these grants, he led the development of two Immersive Construction (ICon) Labs which are large, 3 screen immersive display systems for visualizing design and construction information. He previously worked as a project manager on various construction projects for a large general contractor and an infrastructure development company. He has taught courses in virtual prototyping; BIM; strategic management in construction; international construction; and project management at Penn State. 4 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire February Dinner Presentation EC Motors The presentation will discuss the motor types available in HVAC design, the theory behind ECM Motors and the reason why it is the future of HVAC pumps, and fans technology. It will also highlight where ECMs are currently used so that the audience will understand that the technology has been used for a while. The presentation will show the audience how the ECMs motor design was applied to in-house project. It will also question the reasons why ECM are not specified for all HVAC fans. Agenda: Facts Motor Types ECM Theory ECM temperature Rise ECM Benefits Where are ECM used? ECM application in AHUs Why don’t Engineer Specify them more? Speaker Bio Ionel Petrus Ionel Petrus is a licensed professional engineer and has over six years of mechanical design experience. In addition to being a LEED AP, he is also a Certified Energy Manager. His experience includes designing HVAC systems for commercial buildings, research laboratories, healthcare facilities, and museums. He performs energy calculations, ROI analyses, as well as life-cycle cost analyses. Most of his responsibilities have included preparation and development of contract documents, both drawings and specifications for permit, bid and construction. Ionel has also been responsible for construction administration: job site observation, coordination of the design team, overseeing of other team members, interaction with construction team, and attending design and construction meetings. Ionel is also pursuing a Master’s of Science in Engineering and Technology Management at the George Washington University. 5 Speaker Bio Gary Hamilton Garold “Gary” Hamilton is a Principal and the Healthcare Engineering Studio Leader in the Washington DC office of SmithgroupJJR. Gary has 19 years of experience encompassing a diverse array of projects for healthcare, learning, and telecommunication. He has been very active in SmithgroupJJR healthcare studio, acting as a lead engineer for all healthcare projects in the DC office and on the national level. He holds a Master of Science degree from Southbank University (London) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of the West Indies (Trinidad). He is a LEED AP and has designed over 25 projects that achieved LEED certified status. He is also a certified commissioning authority with the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG). He is a license engineer in Europe as well as in the USA. He is a well published author, his most recent article is Engineered Systems Magazine November 2014 “ASHRAE 170 Update: Standard operating Procedure” focusing on the update to the healthcare ventilation standard. He is also a seasoned presenter and recently presented at the 30th Annual AHCA Seminar & 52nd Annual FHEA Meeting & Trade Show in Orlando Florida. His major clients include Kaiser Permanente, Trinity Health/Holy Cross Hospital; Highland Community Hospital; Hattiesburg Clinic; Carilion Clinic, West Virginia Healthcare, Unity Healthcare; the Department of Veterans Affairs; and the University of Virginia Health System. www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire President’s Corner It’s hard to believe that January 2015 has already come and gone. I hope that all of our NCC ASHRAE members had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season. Speaking of the holidays, our Annual Winter Party was held at Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria on January 10th. The event was a great success as one hundred members of the area’s HVAC community came together to celebrate. Looking forward to February, the entire NCC ASHRAE Board of Governors is very excited about our chapter meeting on February 4th. This meeting will be a special one for a few different reasons. First, we will be joined by a few very distinguished ASHRAE guests. Society President Tom Phoenix will be in attendance in order to deliver his ASHRAE presidential address and to help us recognize a recent ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award winner. The award winner, the Honorable Katherine Hammack, has been our nation’s Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment since 2010. 6 She is the primary advisor to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army on all Army matters related to Installation policy, oversight, and coordination of energy security and management. She is also responsible for policy and oversight of sustainability. We’re very excited to have her as a guest. We will also be celebrating Past President’s night at this month’s chapter meeting. A large contingent of NCC ASHRAE Past President’s will be in attendance, and I look forward to recognizing them and thanking them for their contributions to NCC ASHRAE. Lastly, I’d like to remind everyone that we are still participating in a large number of student activities events. These events require a large number of volunteers, and I encourage anyone who might be interested in attending an event to reach out to our Student Activities Committee Chairs, Mary Opalka and Mikelann Scerbo. They can be reached at ashraenccstudentactivities@gmail.com. Best regards, Andrew Rhodes President – National Capital Chapter 2014/2015 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Young Engineers of ASHRAE (YEA) ASHRAE is committed to advancing its programs and services for young members through helping them build their professional foundations. With this in mind, ASHRAE created a committee called Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA), for members age 35 and younger! That National Capital Chapter has strong YEA presence and organizes several social networking and professional development opportunities throughout the year. For more information on YEA please contact Jonathan Rumbaugh or Erin Miller at YEA@nccashrae.org to sponsor an event this year. Women in Engineering (WiE) The focus of the Women in Engineering (WiE) group within ASHRAE is to facilitate the retention of women working in the built environment by encouraging opportunities for professional development, expanding leadership skills, and creating a network of women supporting women. Advanced Thermal Solutions generously sponsored the January WiE networking social at La Tasca in Washington DC. Attendees met women of varying occupations, ages and tenure and discussed the challenges and importance of retaining women in the industry. Thank you, ATS!! 2014-2015 Schedule of Upcoming WiE Events 1. April 22, 2015 – Spring Networking 2. July 22, 2015 – Summer Reunion 3. Partner with Baltimore WiE to Host a Guest Speaker - Date TBD For more information on WiE and its upcoming events please contact either Israa Ajam or Laura Pica. If you or your company is interested in providing sponsorship or donations for one of our events please let us know!! 7 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Research Promotion (RP) 8 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Membership The National Capital Chapter would like to welcome the following new members: Mr. Giovanni Dinitto Ms. Samira Elkhamlichi Mr. Bob Radford Mr. Alex Gachpazha Mr. Douglas Davey Mr. Jay Campbell Mr. Charles Clark Mrs. Jennifer Taranto Mr. Michael Tellep Ms. Stephanie Mages Mr. Michael James Romero Mr. Edward Clements Ms. Ilona Johnson Mr. Chuck Edwards Mr. Trevor Jaffe Mr. Leonard Spears Mrs. Kristen Petro Burk Mr. Ryan Fisher Mrs. Sema Dener Mr. Jeffrey Hildreth Mr. Brian Chapman Mr. Jeffrey Michael Mr. Michael Tseng Mr. Jeffrey Young Mr. Jonathan Grocki Members and Associates will be receiving the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications this June. Encourage your colleagues to join and get their own copy! To ensure you receive your handbook, please visit www.ASHRAE.org to verify your address. Are you a licensed professional engineer OR do you have 12+ years of industry experience (including school)? You may qualify for a membership advancement! To upgrade your membership from Associate to full Member status, please update your ASHRAE bio online and notify membership@ashrae.org to ensure your grade advancement. Please contact Stephen Niez or Ryan Westlund, Membership Promotion Committee Chairs, at membership@nccashrae.org with any membership questions. 9 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Tech Awards http://nccashrae.org/content.php?page=TEGA The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and IAQ. Performance is proven through one year's actual, verifiable operating data. As a chapter, we are proud to announce that Roger Chang with Westlake Reed Leskosky received the Region III Technology Award and continued on to receive First Place winner of an ASHRAE Technology Award in the Commercial Buildings – Existing Category for the Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and US Courthouse project in Grand Junction, Colorado. Roger will receive his award in Chicago in January, and his project will be featured in the March 2015 issue of the ASHRAE Journal. Congratulations, Roger! Technology Award Winners - 2015 Submission Schedule Chapter submission deadline: April 9 Regional submission deadline: May 15 Society submission deadline: September 1 Frequently Asked Questions: My project is still in construction; shall I submit the project to my Chapter or wait and submit after 1-year of utility data is obtained? If the entrant wishes to ultimately submit to the Society competition, then he/she should wait until they have all the necessary backup data and information in hand by the time of the Regional competition. First place winners of the Regional competition are eligible for advancement to the Society level and may not postpone their submission beyond the current competition cycle. Should I use the short form or long form for submission to the Regional competition? Society is encouraging the Regions to use the same standards in judging entries that apply to the Society level competition. Furthermore, if the entrant wishes to ultimately submit to the Society competition, there is only approximately 1 month between notification by the Region and the Society level deadline to prepare the necessary documents. For these reasons, entrants are encouraged to submit to the Region using the long form, although the short form will still be accepted. If you have any questions regarding Tech Awards or would like to obtain any additional information, please contact Omar Hawit at finance@nccashrae.org . 10 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Student Outreach As a member of The National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition, ASHRAE is dedicated to ensuring quality STEM programs for teachers and students all around the world. ASHRAE formed a committee of ASHRAE members dedicated to this topic to research STEM issues as it pertains to specific age groups. The National Capital Chapter shares this philosophy and as such has divvied up the tasks associated with student activities into two committees. The two committees are K-12 (led by co-chair Mary Opalka) and College/University (led by co-chair Mikelann Scerbo). February is the month for Engineers Week! NCC members will be generating interest in science and engineering among local students all month. We could use all the volunteers we can get for the events listed below! Just contact ashraenccstudentactivities@gmail.com to sign up for any event. 1. Judges needed for Future Cities Competition Where: Capital Hilton in DC When (a): Sunday, February 15, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. When (b): Tuesday, February 17, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Science Night at Barrett Elementary School Where: 4401 North Henderson Road, Arlington, VA 22203 When: Thursday, February 26, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 3. Discover Engineering Family Day (DEFD) Where: National Building Museum When: Saturday, February 28, Anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering for these or other, future student activities, please contact Mikelann Scerbo and/or Mary Opalka via their joint email account, ashraenccstudentactivities@gmail.com. Check out the Student Activities section of the ASHRAE NCC webpage for updates on event locations and schedules. Looking forward to seeing you at the next student outreach event! 2015 ASHRAE Winter Conference Recap This year’s ASHRAE Winter Conference was held in Chicago, Illinois between Jan. 25–28. Many National Capital Chapter Board of Governor members and Committee Chairs were in attendance to represent our region, our chapter’s committees and learn about national ASHRAE initiatives, standards, and technological advancements in the HVAC&R field. 11 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Why Join ASHRAE? Explore Technology ASHRAE Handbooks (yearly): (Handbooks are issued in June annually. For example, if you join ASHRAE in September, you will receive your Handbook the following June. If you join in May, you will receive your Handbook the next month.) *New members may purchase the 2013 ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals at a discount. New Members and Associates will receive the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook—Systems and Equipment in June 2015.* *Now you don't have to wait until June to have access to the ASHRAE Handbook. Within 24 hours of joining ASHRAE, new members receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to ASHRAE Handbook Online, which allows search of all four volumes in I-P and SI units. (Renew this subscription for only $49 at the end of your first year of membership.) Receive Special Discounts New ASHRAE members - entitled to a 20 % discount on ASHRAE Handbook publications* any time during their first year of membership. Please contact the ASHRAE Member Contact Center at membership@ashrae.org, or (800) 527-4723 (U.S. and Canada)/(404) 636-8400 (worldwide) to learn more or to place your order at a discount. *offer excludes ASHRAE Handbook Online (only $49 for ASHRAE Members) Student Members - ASHRAE Handbook available at a discount. Affiliate Members - One-time discount off Member price (15% off) Member Discounts on Publications, Continuing Education and Standards & Guidelines. ASHRAE Members’ Insurance Program Various insurance products are available to ASHRAE members, through the Members’ Insurance Program. This quality collection of insurance products offers valuable coverage with options that can be tailored to fit your needs and budget. Become an Industry Leader Develop leadership skills, work with and lead ASHRAE committee members, and network with industry professionals at ASHRAE chapter, region, and society meetings. You can also keep up-to-date with the industry through ASHRAE’s Society Connections newsletter (monthly) and the HVAC Industry e-Newsletter (weekly). Advance your Career Look for employees & employment at ashraejobs.com and network with other HVAC&R professionals at ASHRAE meetings, participate in job postings, maintain your professional education and designation with 40+ courses, earning CEUs/PDHs/AIA LUs, and explore technical topics at ASHRAE chapter, region and society meetings. 12 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire Gain Industry Insight You're on the "team" with thousands of members who volunteer on industry-driven committees. Your local chapter’s committee chairs and governors are all filled by volunteers, members of ASHRAE like you, who strive to bring you the best benefits for your membership. Your membership in ASHRAE helps support our efforts in keeping you informed of activities through newsletters, seminars, and meetings. Your involvement can help you become a stronger contributor on the job and make you a more valuable employee. Your participation is also a great way to network with other industry professionals and maintain your professional education by earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs). This year’s Membership committee chairs are Stephen Niez and Ryan Westlund. Both Stephen and Ryan have been involved with ASHRAE NCC in the past and are excited to further contribute to the Society’s Membership efforts during the 2014-15 Society year. Stephen was a Membership committee chair while Ryan was involved with coordinating PES and Dinner Programs throughout 2013-14. If you have any questions or require any additional information about Membership please contact Stephen at stephen.niez@aecom.com or Ryan at ryan.westlund@rehau.com . Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day With Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day right around the corner, we want to invite you to post your upcoming plans and events on the DiscoverE online events calendar (http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/upcomingevents/suggest-event). This year we are producing a new social media campaign for Girl Day called: There is a little engineer in every girl. #Bring it Out. Aimed at parents, teachers, and other adult influencers, a call to action in this campaign will be to go to the DiscoverE website and find a Girl Day event near you. Help us promote your event and get more girls interested in engineering by posting your event in our online calendar (http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/upcoming-events/suggest-event). We'll also be hosting an short webinar on Wednesday, February 11th at 12:00 (eastern) to give Girl Day partners a sneak peak at the campaign and video resources. If you'd like to join us, please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3553451519868910850. Thank you! Karen Kuhn Director of Operations 13 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire National ASHRAE News ASHRAE Expands Scope, Renames Research Journal In recognition of the changing role of HVAC&R since it was first published 20 years ago, ASHRAE's HVAC&R Research has a new title, an expanded scope and an updated look. Beginning in January 2015, the journal will be known as Science and Technology for the Built Environment. All manuscripts in process now will be published in the journal under its new name. Learn more at www.ashrae.org/stbe. ASHRAE Announces Recipients of Technology Awards Buildings designed for a range of occupant types and uses—including penguins, patients, skaters, students, government employees and water testers—are being recognized for innovative design with ASHRAE Technology Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by ASHRAE members and building owners who have successfully applied innovative building design. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality and serve to communicate innovative systems design. Winning projects are selected from entries earning regional awards. Energy Modeling Conference Focuses On 'How To' ASHRAE has announced that the next "Energy Modeling Conference, Tools for Designing High Performance Buildings," will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference builds on past ASHRAE Energy Modeling Conferences by addressing the industry need for "how to" information on certain aspects of energy and building simulation, according to Dennis Knight, conference chair. "The conference theme is 'Making the Difference with Modeling: From Concept to Facility Management,' and broadly covers modeling from start to finish through high quality case study presentations," he said. Papers Sought for 2016 Winter Conference ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for the 2016 Winter Conference, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 23– 27. "The 2016 ASHRAE Winter Conference will have a fresh feel with new tracks focused on design-build practices and residential systems. We'll continue our emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability while addressing current engineering and construction practices outside of the U.S. and Canada, "said Jennifer Leach, conference chair." We're also taking one of the most attended conference program styles and making an entire track out of debates. I think we'll be offering our attendees some great programs that align well with current trends in HVAC&R engineering." Abstracts are due March 23. #myASHRAE ASHRAE members are amazing, and they span the globe. Let's see what membership is like to the other 50,000+ members! Use #myashrae on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook to share your membership experience. Whether at the Winter Meeting, home on the couch, a chapter event, or on the job - snap a picture and show your #myashrae! See what others have posted, too! 14 www.nccashrae.org February 2015 National Capital Chapter – Capitalaire 2014-2015 Meeting Schedule Dates Theme PES Program Dinner Program Location Wednesday Feb. 4 Past Presidents Constructability and BIM EC Motors Hilton Arlington Wednesday Mar. 18 Research Promotion LEED v4 Building Envelope Case Study Hilton Arlington Wednesday April 8 Students / Membership & Sustainability Radiant Cooling Commissioning (Health Care Facilities) Hilton Arlington May TBD Tour 15 Building Tour TBD www.nccashrae.org