Agenda:
To advance one's knowledge SMACNA Manual FIRE, SMOKE, RADIATION Dampers
Target Audience: ASHRAE Members, Architects, Engineers/Consultants, Building Officials, Inspectors, Specification Writers, Building Owners, and Fire Marshals.
Overview presentation of the 6th Edition SMACNA Manual. Will touch on what Engineers need to know about Fire and Smoke Dampers. Updated model building codes, Breakaway connections, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Dampers. The Engineers and Architects responsibilities. Building compartmentalizing with fire rated separations. Effective fire protection plans that include detection, suppression and containment active and passive. Review UL555 testing procedures.
Norm Grusnick,
Norm has spent the last 43 years in the Mechanical HVAC industry. He is well versed in Ductwork Systems, Duct Construction, Sheet Metal and Fan Engineering.
He graduated from UBC in 1979 in Engineering.
He is heavily involved in ASHRAE as Region XI Treasurer, Past Nominating Committee and Research Promotion RVC. Member of ASHRAE TC 5.2, Corresponding member NFPA, SMACNA member, past member of Canadian National Building Code. Presently back from retirement working for ECCO Supply as Commercial Business Development Representative.
Schedule:
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Meet 'n Greet (no host bar)
6:00 - 7:00pm - Dinner (multi-item menu)
7:00 - 8:00pm - Presentation, Q&A
The Mission of the CTTC
The mission of The Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC) provides efficient and effective transfer of current and relevant information throughout the HVAC&R industry to and from the Chapters. CTTC develops and maintains high quality and readily available tools to enable Chapters to offer information and attractive industry-related information and programs to all segments within the HVAC&R industry. CTTC reports to the Members Council.
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IDEAS FOR MEETING TOPICS FOR VI ASHRAE
Each year we try to get in appropriate speakers both within ASHRAE Society and outside of ASHRAE Society
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Potential dates…
Thursday evening 5 to 8ish or lunch time
September 29, Joanne Ogilvie, Improve Indoor Air Safety in Schools Rooms, Offices, Public Buildings and Large Venues
October 20, David Halliwell, Jeff Hoogveld and Paul Binotto, Energy Independence, GHG Reduction & Resiliency with micro-Cogeneration
November 17, Norm Grusnick, Overview of new rules for SMACNA Manual FIRE, SMOKE, RADIATION Dampers
December 08, Herald Street Brew Works, details soon
January 19, Lilah Amlani Topic TBD
February 16, Distinguished Lecturer, Topic to be clarified, Shelia Hayter
Integrating Renewable Energy Systems into Buildings
March 16, Distinguished Lecturer, Topic to be clarified, Devin Abellon
10 Common Errors with Hydronic Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems - and How to Avoid Them.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and ASHRAE: Does it Really Matter?
Embedded Tube Radiant Systems to Maximize Energy Efficiency
Hydronic Piping with PEX: Pros and Pitfalls
Radiant Cooling Heat Transfer Fundamentals
Radiant Heating and Cooling Control Strategies
Specifying Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems
The (un)Ethical Engineer: a study in principle and practice
April 20, Brad White Justin Blanchfield and Ken Sinclair, Panel Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
May 18 Topic TBD
June 22, International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), World Refrigeration Day (June 26), (similar to June 23, 2022)
