Theme: Healthcare Night/ Energy Savings for Retrofit Solutions
 
 

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Dinner Speaker and Topic: 
 
This year's ASHRAE Society's Presidential theme is "Sustaining our Future by Rebuilding our Past," highlighting the importance of HVAC retrofits of existing building systems to reduce overall energy usage.  Which types of HVAC retrofits are most effective?
 
Retrofits to Constant Volume (CV) systems can lead to excellent energy savings according to Mr. Leon Kloostra, Senior Chief Engineer of Titus and our November meeting dinner speaker.  The conversion of energy inefficient Constant Volume systems into economical, low pressure Variable Volume systems results in considerably reduced air volume and greatly reduced utility energy costs.  Many older buildings have a huge potential for energy savings in this way.  Savings are accomplished by reducing total air flow and by shifting maximum cooling air flow around the building as the sun moves during the day from East to West.  Retrofits to other older HVAC systems will be presented including: Bypass Systems, Induction Systems, System Powered VAV, Multizone System and Low Pressure Single Duct Reheat.  Alternative solutions using Under Floor Air Distribution, Chilled Beams, Displacement Ventilation, Fan Coils, Grilles, Registers and Diffusers will also be presented.  Adding Variably Frequency Drives and terminal units are other good additional options to cut back building's HVAC energy bill. 
 
Leon Kloostra has been a member of ASHRAE since 1963 and became an inventor from the age of 19 when he registered his first U.S. patent for the TMS model diffuser still in production today.  He holds two university degrees; one degree in Physics and a second degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He has been with Titus for 52 years where he developed and patented numerous products including a pneumatic reset velocity controller. His latest is an automatic pattern changeover diffuser which does not require any external power.  Leon Kloostra is a member of TC 5.3 Air distribution and a voting member on the Standards 170 committee as well as a contributing author to numerous ASHRAE standards and books.  He is a leading contributor to the ASHRAE HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics.
When he is not busy with ASHRAE or Titus Leon tours universities, where he speaks to students about the latest in air distribution practice, sharing his stories and experience.

The inaugral meeting of the 2009-2010 ASHRAE Toronto year was a huge success the evening was hosted by Ryerson University at the Oakham House, and the attendance exceeded anyone's expectations. The students took centre stage coming out in droves (total of 68 students attended).

The Chapter committee member for Students, Marco Ottavino, provided a wonderfully motivation introduction for the students and professionals alike. Marco provided inspiration for a combined effort to support the long-term growth of our industry, through interaction and communication, siting that we can all learn from each other.

 

The evenings speaker was Jule Mycan, the project coordinator at Ryerson University for the Redesign of the Image Arts Building. Jule was given assistance in the discussion from Lisa Anderson, the Physical Resources manager at Ryerson.

In 2005 Ryerson University received a donation known as the Black Star Collection, a collection of images tracing the history of the events and conflicts of the 20 century. It was the univerities task to create a facility that would allow this collection to be displayed and archived in such a way that it could be seen and maintained for years to come.

After much deliberation the decision was made to expand the existing Image Arts Facility. The project would require very intimate coordination between the Mechanical Engineers and the Architects due to the stringant requirements for the preservation of the timless collection of art. It was revealed during the presentation that several new and interesting techniques were used to adhere to the stringant tollerances required for the new spaces. This was made even more difficult due to the age and design of the existing space.

The coordination between Diamond and Schmitt Architects and Crossey Engineering has produced a space that will provide the guests and students a very intimate experience with the art, as well as an archive that will preserve the important pieces for generations to come.

 

Dave Sage,

Toronto Chapter President.

ASHRAE October Meeting and Student Night:

CTTC Chair Robyn Ellis with dinner speaker Ms. Jule Mycan from Ryerson University.	New Toronto Chapter President Dave Sage presents out going President Allard Vegter with a Past Presidents Pin.
Allard Vegter Research Promotion Chair with the night's 50/50 winner Arron.	Allard Vegter presents the winner of last year's "John Fox Award of Excellence"  Robyn Ellis.
Student Activities Chair Marco Ottavino presents the Region II "Student Branch of the Year Award" to Filimon Tsionas from Ryerson University.	Allard Vegter presenting last years winner of the Student Scholarship Marco Ottavino.

October Meeting Write Up

June 30, 2009
 
ASHRAE Awards our local chapter members, David Underwood and Bill McCartney Certification for Commissioning Process Management Professional.

Atlanta, David Underwood and Bill McCartney have earned Commissioning Process Management Professional certifications from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

ASHRAE's certification program helps building owners and managers identify individuals who can design, install, test and maintain building systems and equipment to meet operational needs. The program targets individuals who manage the commissioning process, not commissioning providers.

 "An ASHRAE certification benefits building owners, employers and individuals," says ASHRAE President Gordon Holness. "Firms who employ ASHRAE-certified engineers are better able to promote their services, and individuals who are certified approach their design responsibilities with greater confidence.  ASHRAE certification helps professionals demonstrate that they have mastered a certain body of knowledge and can provide outstanding services in their area of expertise."

ASHRAE's certification programs are developed by industry practitioners who understand the knowledge and experience that are expected for superior building design and system operation. Earning an ASHRAE certification assures employers and clients that the certificant has mastered the body of knowledge associated with the respective field. An ASHRAE certification also serves as a springboard for continued professional development.

ASHRAE has developed the Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) program in close collaboration with APPA, BCA, IES, NEBB, SMACNA, TABB, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison. To continue to improve building performance, experts agree that the commissioning process should be implemented in new and existing buildings - and the correct management of that process is critical. The purpose of this certification is to help building owners, developers, standards writing agencies, and others assess the capability of individuals to manage the whole building commissioning process. The Commissioning Process Manager oversees and coordinates the commissioning process and communicates on behalf of the building owner with the commissioning provider and the commissioning team. For some projects, the commissioning provider may perform the function of the commissioning process manager, but for other projects, another individual performs these functions.

Many building owners look for ways to lower energy bills, reduce change orders during construction, avoid premature equipment replacement costs, and create a safer and healthier building. Building commissioning measures and tunes up performance of existing buildings and ensures that new buildings begin their lifecycle at optimal productivity. ASHRAE's newest certification is ideal for individuals given a commissioning role who may not have a building HVAC background.

ASHRAE launched the CPMP certification program on June 24, 2009, in Louisville, KY, in conjunction with the ASHRAE Annual Conference. To earn the certification, you must submit an application indicating how you meet certain eligibility criteria and, if your application is approved, pass a 2-hour, 115-item examination.
To learn more, download and complete the CPMP application form and read the CPMP Candidate Guidebook. The guidebook contains important information about eligibility requirements and other aspects of the exam.

 Region II PAOE Update

The following table describes the measurement of our chapter activities relative to the other chapters in our Region. This measurement tool is developed annually in the listed categories by the society president for the direction of all chapter activities across the society, so we at the grass roots are all pulling in the same direction. Toronto chapter has usually been awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence at the annual CRC (chapters regional conference)

2009-2010 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE)
Chapter	Membership Promotion	Student Activities	Research Promotion	History	Chapter Operations	Chapter Tech Transfer	Total PAOE Points
Quebec	310	5825	0	200	315	350	7000
Montreal	0	0	0	0	0	100	100
Ottawa	0	0	0	0	0	150	150
Toronto	0	0	0	0	0	100	100
Hamilton	25	0	0	360	0	100	485
Halifax	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
London	0	0	0	0	0	100	100
NB / PEI	120	110	0	60	335	530	1155
Windsor	0	285	0	0	0	150	435

Remember to notify one of your Board of Governors members if you or someone you know reviews an ASHRAE Society handbook chapter to make sure Toronto is awarded the resultant PAOE points!

2009-2010 CTTC Program Schedule
Month	Location & Theme	Speaker & Topic
November 11/2/2009	Paradise Banquet Hall Health Care Night	Leon Kloostra Energy Savings for Retrofit Solutions
December 12/7/2009	Location TBC Decemberfest & Awards Night	TBA
January 1/4/2009	Central Location Refrigeration Night	Speaker TBA CFC Phaseout Schedule
February 2/1/2009	Holliday Inn Oakville Membership Night	Marlene Linders - Distinguished Lecturer Preparing for the Unthinkable: Seven Components in Preparing for Business Continuity in the Advent of a Pandemic
March 3/1/2009	Paradise Banquet Hall Government Affairs Night	Diane Green Health Issues and Building Effects of Schools in Low Humidity Environments
March 3/25/2009 3/25/2009	Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building Sustainability at CMX/CIPHEX	Gordon Holness - Society President Sustaining Our Future by Rebuilding Our Past - Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings - Our Greatest Opportunity  for a Sustainable Future
April 4/5/2009	Tour TBA - Sanofi Pasteur Research Promotion Night	Sanofi Pasteur Speaker TBA Innovation at the new Pharmaceutical R&D Facility
May 5/3/2009	Central Location & Tour TBA Life Members/Past Presidents	Speaker TBA Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute -St. Michael's Hospital

*This schedule is for planning purposes and subject to change.