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Welcome to ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Greetings!
Greetings!
Had a very succesful meeting at Seneca College for our October meeting. The attendance was great and to have all of the students present was fantastic!
Wanted to give you all a quick update of some new features that the ASHRAE Toronto Board of Govenors has invested time in creating. We are adding to our website The ASHRAE Toronto "JOB BOARD", This new feature should be on line before the end of October. If you are looking for new opportunities, please check the Toronto ASHRAE website regularly as we will be populating it with information for your review.
With the announcement of our new "JOB BOARD" I would also like to tell you about the Career Fair will hold at the January Dinner meeting at Ryerson University.
These two features will work very well together as we see them bringing alot of synergy for our students and members that are potential "employers" to our ASHRAE Students.
We will have more details in the coming newsletters and on the Toronto ASHRAE website. Keep Tuned In !!!
Michael Wadham, P. Eng.
Toronto Chapter President.
If you have any trouble registering for a meeting please contact Sabrina Tai at stai@hrai.ca.
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 Notice of Meeting
ASHRAE TORONTO CHAPTER
HVAC/R Lubrication, Refrigerants and Maintenance: Joint Meeting with STLE
Date: Monday November 1st, 2010
Venue: The Old Mill Inn and Spa (Guildhall Room)
Cocktails: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Including Presentations)
Click Here for a Direction Map
Theme: Research Promotion Night
We ask that you pre-register for the dinner at your earliest convenience online at www.torontoashrae.com, select "Meeting Registration and Calendar" from the left tab and then "Register" button for the ASHRAE Toronto - November 2010 Dinner Meeting. You may also still register through the ASHRAE chapter office (Sabrina Tai - 905 602 4714 or stai@hrai.ca). Please indicate at time of registration if you have any specific meal requirements. There will always be a vegetarian option, simply notify us at time of registration. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 'New Registration' BUTTON WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT ON-LINE.
Dinner Speakers and Topics:
Christopher Barnes: Improving Lubrication in the HVAC Industry
Lubrication in the HVAC industry and is sorely neglected and overlooked in importance. As is the case in many industries, lubrication is mostly an afterthought, but is now drawing attention because of its ability to both reduce costs and save energy - thereby achieving the often duelling agendas of "going lean" and "going green." Mr. Christopher Barnes, a leading expert in the field of lubricants will be discussing lubrication basics, while presenting case studies and suggesting ways to improve common practices in the HVAC industry.Please read an abstract of Chris's presentation, Improving Lubrication in the HVAC Industry.pdf.
After studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto, Chris started his career in the oil industry working for Petro-Canada Lubricants in Research and Development, Customer Service for OEM Specialty Fluids and Heat Transfer Fluids, and Field Technical Service. While studying for an MBA part-time at the Schulich School of Business, he accepted the position of National Sales Manager at Lubrication Engineers of Canada. After a decade in the lubricants industry Chris joined Honeywell Building Solutions (Canada's largest HVAC service provider) in 2005 as an Account Executive and has won over a dozen Sales Awards including Honeywell's top honour, Presidents Club. Chris is on the Board of Directors of A.C.C.E.S. Employment (a United Way member agency) and a member of the Research Review Committee at Credit Valley Hospital. Chris is currently a member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). He was Chair of the Toronto Section of the STLE for the 2005 - 2006 year.
Ed Hessell: Lubricants for Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants
The advancement of synthetic refrigeration lubricant technology has paralleled the development of environmentally friendly refrigerants and refrigeration technologies. Mr. Ed Hessell, an industry expert and innovator in the field of chemical research and development, will be discussing a brief history of synthetic refrigeration lubricant technology along with the current research initiatives surrounding a synthetic lubricant optimized for new transcritical
carbon dioxide applications. Please read an abstract of Ed's presentation, Lubricants for Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants.pdf
Ed Hessell has been involved in industrial chemical research and development for over 25 years, mostly in the area of lubricant additive and synthetic lubricant development. Ed holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Connecticut and received his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Rochester, NY. He has worked for companies such as Ciba-Geigy Corporation, Texaco, and King Industries Specialty Chemical. Ed joined Chemtura Corporation in 2008 as the Technical Manager for Refrigeration Lubricants where his group is currently developing advanced ester technologies for existing and next generation refrigeration applications.
Joint Dinner Meeting with...
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Mission Statement:
To advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation, improve the performance of equipment and products, conserve resources and protect the environment.
Vision Statement:
STLE is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 10,000 individuals and 150 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE members are technical experts who research, develop and market the methods and products that make industry more successful and that enhance the well-being of people worldwide. STLE members are employed by the world's leading corporations and academic institutions and by governmental agencies dealing with science and technology. STLE supports these distinguished men and women with a variety of professional education and certification programs.To be a leader in the global network of individuals, institutions, societies and corporate entities with a common interest in advancing the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering.
Additional Information:
Please see the links above for directions to The Old Mill Inn and Spa. Feel free to contact Marco Ottavino, ASHRAE Programs Chair, for further details (marco.ottavino@gmail.com, 416-561-8252).
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October Meeting Pictures:
Chapter President Michael Wadham with the "Meatball Award" from Region II CRC in August of this year.
 CTTC Chair Marco Ottavino, Lyle Scott dinner speaker and our new Chapter President Michael Wadham.  Imtee Baksh and Greg Rushby discuss the YEA Leadership Meeting held earlier this year. They went over all the benefits of the YEA to all our members. New Chapter President Michael Wadham presents Past President David Sage with a certificate of appreciation for all his last years hard work.  | | Daniel Evans the evening 50/50 winner woth Research Chair David Sage. |
Troy White discussing the 2009 Student Design Competition Award won by Seneca students.
Dean of FASET at Senaca College Ms. Laurel Schollen addressed the meeting and Society about activities at Seneca this year.
 Mr. David Agnew the 5th Seneca President, discussed Seneca at our October dinner meeting. |
Viewpoint
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ASHRAE Society News
A special section for important ASHRAE.org Announcements
Residential Energy Use Unchanged Since the 1970s
WASHINGTON-The amount of energy that the average American requires at home has changed little since the early 1970s despite significant improvements in the efficiency of appliances. According to a Washington Post article, on a per-capita basis, Americans still require about 70 million Btu a year to heat, cool and power their homes, just as they did in 1971. A key reason, experts say, is that American homes are larger. Also, consumers are buying many more electronic devices.
Solar Systems for White House
WASHINGTON-A solar PV system and a solar hot water heater will be installed on the roof of the White House by the end of spring 2011. The solar installations will be part of a U.S. Department of Energy demonstration project to demonstrate that "American solar technology is available, reliable, and ready to install," said Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. The PV system will convert sunlight directly to electricity. The solar hot water heater will have a solar collector that will heat water for use in the residence portion of the White House.
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Membership Promotion
Members-Encourage your colleagues to join ASHRAE Toronto Chapter in 2010-2011.
Members will:
- Gain priority access to limited attendance tours,dinner meetings,Decemberfest and the Golf Tourney.
- Enjoy reduced promotional rates in the Gazette and Website.
- Receive cost reductions on table tops and sponsorships.
Current Members are reminded to renew their Toronto Chapter and Society Memberships prior to their expiration dates.
Alan J. Porter, P.Eng.
Membership Chair-Toronto Chapter |
Research Promotion
If you are planning to invest with us, I encourage you to visit our ASHRAE Toronto website and go to - ASHRAE - Donate . Otherwise, please feel free to contact me directly for more information on how you can make a difference in donating to ASHRAE RESEARCH CANADA. Kind regards,
Dave Sage
Toronto ASHRAE Research Promotion Chair
Past President - ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
dsage@kildonanenergy.com
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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.
| 2010-2011 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) To Date | | Chapter | Member
Promotion | Student
Activities | Research
Promotion | History | Operations | CTTC | Total | | Quebec | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 330 | | Montreal | 1140 | 2180 | 0 | 275 | 1085 | 775 | 5455 | | Ottawa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Toronto | 950 | 705 | 0 | 150 | 565 | 425 | 2795 | | Hamilton | 475 | 385 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 860 | | Halifax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | London | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | NB / PEI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Windsor | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
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 PAOE points!
Michael Khaw, P. Eng.
President-Elect
ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
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Young Engineers In ASHRAE  
The 2010-2011 ASHRAE year is shaping up to be one of our best years for YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE)! We had a very successful 2009-2010 year with a lot of new faces out at our YEA events. It is our hopes that we will continue to see the high level of interest from our young ASHRAE members moving forward into the new year.
The program for the upcoming YEA year has been modified from last year to collaborate our efforts with the CTTC (Chapter Technology Transfer Committee), Student Activities Committee and Membership Committee. Not to worry, we will still be providing some social events for YEA members outside of the general ASHRAE calendar.
On that note we will be having a pub crawl in October 2010 and one more in the winter of 2011! The pub crawls are always a good time and even if you are not a YEA member, but would like to meet some of the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter members who are below 35 please come out and have a beverage with us. It is not only important for YEA members to meet colleagues in their own age group, but it is fundamental that the YEA members meet ASHRAE Toronto Members who have given so much of their time over the years. We have a lot to learn from each other! For those interested in YEA events you will be able to find the events on the main ASHRAE calendar.
Some of the highlights this year will be a Career Fair in early 2011, which will be organized through YEA and Student Activities. YEA will also be organizing the March 2011 meeting along with the CaGBC and will feature a tour of a LEED building, followed by a discussion of the LEED program in an informal panel format. The panel will consist of a representative from contractors, developers/owners, engineers and architects. This should be an excellent evening to learn about the different perspectives of the LEED program and we hope to see many of our regular members and YEA members out to this event.
Another major accomplishment for the YEA committee is the attendance of 3 delegates from the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter at this year's YEA Leadership Weekend which will be held at ASHRAE headquarters in Atlanta. Greg Rushby, Marco Ottavino and mysleIf will be attending this event with high hopes to learn more about ASHRAE and how to better prepare our chapter for the future. We will also be touring the ASHRAE headquarters which will be an excellent opportunity for us as young members to see all the technology in the building and I am sure it will be a lasting experience for all. It is our hopes to send different delegates to next year's YEA Leadership Weekend so we encourage all of our young members to come out and participate in some of the great events that the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter has prepared for you in the 2010-2011 year.
I am looking forward to seeing some familiar faces this year and I hope to see many more new young ASHRAE members take the initiative and get involved.
Imtee H. Baksh, P.Eng
YEA Committee Chair
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ASHRAE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thanks to all of you that supported the ASHRAE Toronto Golf Tournament! Was a great day had by all.
 Stay Posted for Announcemnts for the 2011 Annual Golf Tournament!
All golf tournament details will be posted on the ASHRAE Toronto website once they have been finalized. |
Student Activities
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Toronto Chapter would like to thank all the students who came out for Student Promotion Night dinner meeting at Seneca College. We had biggest number of student attendees when any previous October student night. As always student members are welcome at our monthly dinner meetings.
A Look at Upcoming Events...
This year Student Activities decided to gain on experiences of past years and include some of the established and well responded technical tours into student activities schedule.
December 2010: Air Canada Center Technical Tour/Raptor's Game
Coordinated together with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, this will be the fifth consecutive year ASHRAE's Toronto Chapter will be participating in this event! This event will include a detailed technical tour of the Air Canada Center facilities (including arena ice-making equipment), a technical overview from the ACC facility personnel and admissions to the Toronto Raptor's basketball game. This tour and sport's event will be held in the mid December, 2010. This event is only available to Student Members of the Toronto Chapter and their respective student guests and limited to no more than 35 attendees.
March 2011:Technical Tour Honeywell Building Solutions Canadian Headquarters
With the assistance of Rick Paterson of Honeywell Energy Solutions Canada, students of the Toronto Chapter will have the opportunity to tour Honeywell's state of the art, LEED certified headquarters in Markham, Ontario. Scheduled to take place at the end of March, 2011, students will have the ability to truly appreciate the many challenges involved in designing, constructing and maintaining a green mixed-use facility within a highly-populated, urban setting. A fully functional LEED Silver development, this 68,000 square foot facility houses over 400 highly talented and innovative Honeywell Building Solutions masterminds.
In addition to well established tours, Student Activities for Toronto Chapter decided to introduce two additional technical tours to our schedule, and they are;
November 2010: Technical Tour Canatal International Inc.
This year students of Toronto Chapter will have an opportunity to tour the Canatal International Facilities; and will learn more about processes/systems involved in maintaining desirable environment in various server/computer rooms. Thank to efforts of Frank Lembo an Engineer from Canatal, students will gain on experience of this internationally recognized company; which has been involved with projects for some of the biggest names in high-tech industry such as Intel and Verizon Wireless.
February 2011: Technical Tour Victaulic
Another addition to our family of the technical tours is a tour of the Victaulic headquarters in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Victaulic was involved in a design and construction of many large projects, out of which one come to immediate attention, home of 2010 Decemberfest, CN Tower. With the assistance of Peter Turkstudents of the Toronto Chapter will have the opportunity to tour Vitaulic headquarters and learn all about their facility and what they can do in the marketplace.
Students interested in attending this events should continue to visit the Toronto Chapter website (www.TorontoASHRAE.com) for more details.
Becoming a Student Member
To become an ASHRAE Society and Toronto Chapter member, students may contact:
Vadim Vatoutine, Student Activities Chair (Toronto Chapter) at vatoutine@gmail.com. |
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ASHRAE Toronto Meetings 2010-2011:
CTTC Schedule For Toronto Chapter
2010-2011 CTTC Program Schedule
| | Month | Topic & Theme
| Location | October
4th 2010 | Knowledge Infrastructure Building at Seneca College
Guest Speaker: Lyle Scott
Student Promotion Night
| Seneca College - Newnham Campus, Oasis (Residence) Banquet Hall | November
1st 2010 | Joint Meeting with STLE - HVAC/R Maintenance and Lubrication
Guest Speaker: Christopher Barnes
Research Promotion Night | The Old Mill Inn and Spa
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6th 2010 | Decemberfest Special Dinner Meeting Event,
Awards Promotion Night | Horizons Banquet Center and 360 Restaurant - CN Tower | January
10th 2011 | Maple Leaf Gardens Redesign & 1st Annual ASHRAE Career Fair
Career Promotion Night | Oakham House - Ryerson University | February
7th 2011 | Joint Meeting with BOMA -
Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre (Technical Tour & Dinner Meeting Event)
Membership Promotion Night
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St. Michael's Hospital (Technical Tour) & Downtown Dinner Meeting Location TBA
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7th 2011 | Joint Meeting with CaGBC -
First Canadian Place - LEED Retrofit (Technical Tour & Dinner
Meeting Event),
Young Engineers in ASHRAE Promotion Night | Toronto Board of Trade - First Canadian Place | April
4th 2011 | Joint Meeting with Hamilton Chapter - ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer:
Wei Sun
Cleanrooms and HVAC Systems Design Fundamentals
Healthcare Promotion Night | Oakville Area -
Holiday Inn/ Banquet Hall Location TBA
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2nd 2011 |
Technical HVAC Related Topic -
Provincial/Municipal Project
Government Affairs Promotion Night
| Downtown Dinner Meeting Location TBA
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ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Officers
2010-2011
| Executive Board | | | |
President
| Michael Wadham, P. Eng.
Belzona
mikesharon9496@rogers.com | | | |
President-Elect
| Michael Khaw, P. Eng.
Isotherm Engineering
m.khaw@isothermengineering.com | | | |
Vice President
| David Benedetti
ESC Automation Ltd
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Treasurer
| Ashish Saxena
S.A. Armstrong
asaxena@armlink.com | | | |
Secretary
| Antonio Figueiredo
Kildonan Energy
afigueiredo@kildonanenergy.com | | | |
Past-President
| Dave Sage
Kildonan Energy
dsage@kildonanenergy.com | | | | Board of Governors | | | |
P.P. Governor
| Michael Keen, P. Eng.
St Michael's Hospital
keenm@smh.ca | | | |
P.P. Governor
| Richard Manuel
Johnson Paterson
richardmanuel@rogers.com | | | |
P.P. Governor
| David Underwood, P. Eng.
FASHRAE
d.underwood@isothermengineering.com | | | |
Governor
| Al Porter, P. Eng.
Johnson Controls
alan.porter@jci.com | | | |
Governor
| Glenn Kilmer
Kilmer Environmental
glenn@kilmerenv.com | | | |
Governor
| Marco Ottavino
Sanofi Pasteur Limited
marco.ottavino@gmail.com | | | |
Governor
| Leo Borges
CSSI
leo@cssi.ca | | | |
Governor
| Robyn Ellis
St Michael's Hospital
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Governor
| Imtee Baksh, P. Eng.
CSSI
ibaksh@cssi.ca | | | | Committee Chairs | | | |
Honours & Awards
| David Underwood, P. Eng.
FASHRAE
d.underwood@isothermengineering.com | | | |
Nominations
| Michael Khaw, P. Eng.
Isotherm Engineering
m.khaw@isothermengineering.com | | | |
Chapter Audit
| Bill Fines, P. Eng.
Smith and Andersen
bfines@smithandandersen.com | | | |
Membership
| Al Porter, P. Eng.
Johnson Controls
alan.porter@jci.com | | | |
YEA
(Young Eng's in ASHRAE)
| Imtee Baksh, P. Eng.
CSSI
ibaksh@cssi.ca | | | |
CTTC
(Chapter Tech Transfer)
| Marco Ottavino
Sanofi Pasteur Limited
marco.ottavino@gmail.com | | | |
Special Events
| Leo Borges
CSSI
leo@cssi.ca | | | |
History
| Richard Manuel
Johnson Paterson
richardmanuel@rogers.com | | | |
Attendance & Reception
| Antonio Figueiredo
Kildonan Energy
afigueiredo@kildonanenergy.com | | | |
Student Activities
| Vadim Vatoutine
vatoutine@gmail.com | | | |
Research Promotion
| Dave Sage
Kildonan Energy
dsage@kildonanenergy.com | | | |
Executive Secretary
| Sabrina Tai
HRAI & ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
stai@hrai.ca
(905) 602-4714 phone
(905) 602-1197 fax |
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Table Tops
Want a great place to introduce new or
improved products?
Consider a Tabletop display at our monthly meetings.
Contact:
Marco Ottavino |
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