The Anthracite Chapter

NEWS January 2016

ASHRAE - Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment Today

2015-2016 OFFICERS & CHAIRS President: Rich Karns rkarns@sordoni.com (570) 287-3161 x210 President-Elect: Alyssa Procida alyssa.procida@irco.com (570) 821-4923 Vice-President Eric Turner eftdd@aol.com Treasurer: Jon Keller jon@jfohora.com (570) 342-7778 Secretary & Research Promotion Chair: Maxwell Tamasy mtamasy@smartwattinc.com (724) 797-4908 Board of Governors: Dan Mello: (570) 288-8759 Board of Governors & Student Activities Chair: Tracey Jumper tjumper@smartwattinc.com (570) 471-3480 Board of Governors & Chapter Technology Transfer Chair: Matt Archey, PE marchey@borton-lawson.com (570) 821-1994 x1257 Grassroots Government Activities Chair: A.J. Speicher, PE aspeicher@borton-lawson.com (570) 821-1994 x 303 Historian & Newsletter Editor: Walt Janus, PE wjanus@gpinet.com (570) 342-3700 x5915 Membership Promotion Chair: Gary Booth booth@epix.net (570) 814-0042 Research Promotion Co-Chair: Cory Lock clock@genairesys.com (215) 348-1497 Website Homepage Editor: Karl Grasso kgrasso@anemostat.com (570) 562-2778 Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair: Walt Stout wstout@borton-lawson.com (570) 821-1994 x1512

President’s Message Happy New Year, and welcome to 2016! I hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to attend more of your Chapter meetings. We look forward to seeing you. This year’s Winter Conference and AHR Expo is in Orlando, Florida from January 23-27. I am sure many of our manufacturing representatives have already registered. Our chapter should be well represented, as always. It is not too late for you to register! Our Student Chapter at Wilkes University is growing, with three new Student memberships being submitted to Society. There are more to come this month. We are looking forward to introducing these new student members to the Chapter at our monthly meeting. If you have any suggestions for a K-12 activity for your chapter to host this year, please contact your Student Activities Committee Chairwoman, Tracey Jumper. Once again I am reaching out to our long standing members to invite younger associates of your firms to attend the January meeting. We have had several new memberships to our chapter in the last few months. Your officers and Board members are anxious to meet these young people who will continue the tradition of keeping our Anthracite Chapter healthy and growing. If you have any Membership questions or needs, please contact our Membership Promotion Committee Chairman, Gary Booth. Gary will be happy to assist you in getting your membership applications processed. Upon reviewing our membership list, I notice that there are some members that should be updating their membership classifications. These members are listed as Associate or Affiliate members, when they should be upgraded to Members or Associate Members. Please contact Gary Booth if you need assistance in upgrading your classification. Now is the time to get this done. ….continued on page 3

Chapter Website: http://anthracite.ashraechapters.org

ASHRAE ANTHRACITE CHAPTER MEETING

Tuesday January 19, 2016

Hybrid Heating Plant Design

Presented by

Luke Wonnell

Luke Wonnell is the Senior Engineering Manager at Harsco Industrial, Patterson-Kelley in East Stroudsburg, PA and recently celebrated his 5th service anniversary with the company. Patterson-Kelley proudly manufactures high performance commercial boiler and water heating equipment right here in Northeast Pennsylvania. Luke has extensive hands-on project experience in Compressed Air, Steam, Hydronic and Domestic Hot Water system design, startup and operation. While at Patterson-Kelley, Luke and his teams have spearheaded several new product development launches, most notably the P-K MACH ‘n’ Roll™ which is a completely unique indirect domestic hot water heating system. His teams have also designed and manufactured fully packaged boiler/water heater systems for high profile clients including AIMCO, Hilton Worldwide, NASA, Target, etc. Luke holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is a member of the New Jersey chapter of ASPE. Prior to his career at Patterson-Kelley, Luke worked as a Sales Engineer for Ingersoll Rand in Dallas, TX and as Engineering Manager for Williams & Davis Boilers in Hutchins, TX. Luke will be discussing hybrid hydronic systems in which both condensing and non-condensing boiler technologies are combined to maximize the heating system performance throughout the year. This presentation will offer specific strategies for implementing hybrid system design into retrofit and new construction applications.

A Certificate of Attendance will be available at the registration table Location: Arcaro & Genell

443 S Main Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 (570) 457-4262

Schedule: 5:00-5:45 p.m. Business Meeting (All are Welcome) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour (Cash Bar) 6:00-6:30 p.m. Program Registration 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dinner (Buffet) 7:15-8:30 p.m. Technical Presentation Cost: $ 30.00 per person FREE for Students (ASHRAE Members are encouraged to sponsor Students)

Only If You Are Planning to Attend Please Respond by NOON on FRIDAY January 15, 2016 to Walt Janus at (570) 342-3700 Ext. 286 or via e-mail at wjanus@gpinet.com

NEWS and Notes President’s Message, Continued It is also time to start thinking about election of officers for the 2016-2017 terms. We are asking for volunteers from the members/associates in good standing to participate in the Nominating Committee. In accordance with our Chapter Bylaws, the committee recommendations for all offices except President are to be submitted to the Secretary not less than 30 days before the March meeting. The time is now to step up and VOLUNTEER for this important committee. We will address this topic at the January meeting. Please think about participating in this most important committee. This month’s theme is Research Promotion. As previously mentioned, your Chapter Officers have contributed to ASHRAE Research, and once again have qualified for ASHRAE Full Circle recognition. Thanks to you all. Our Research Promotion committee members, Max Tamasy and Cory Lock will be contacting you soon, if they have not done so already, to request your continued support.

Rich Karns Society Winter Conference & AHR Expo Scheduled in Orlando

It’s not too late to escape to sunny Floriday for a few days of R&R, learning and networking at the 2016 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo. The Conference will have a fresh feel with new tracks focused on design-build practices and residential systems as well as programs that align well with current trends in HVAC&R engineering. Energy efficiency and sustainability are emphasized along with current engineering and construction practices outside of the U.S. and Canada. Come experience

Florida’s attractions and ASHRAE’s advances in technology. For more meeting information visit https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/conferences/2016-ashrae-winter-conference and for more details about the AHR Expo see www.ahrexpo.com. ASHRAE Learning Institute Announces Seminars & Courses at the Winter Conference Please see page 8 of the NEWS for training opportunities from ASHRAE at the Winter Conference in Orlando. Technology Corner The reprint white paper, “Hybrid Boiler Systems” is included at the end of this month’s edition of the NEWS, and is courtesy of Mestek. You may submit articles for consideration to be included in future editions to CTTC chair Matt Archey.

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Thanks to Our Sponsors

The display of business cards in the NEWS recognizes the financial support of the Chapter by the individual or business and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ASHRAE or the Anthracite Chapter.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

The display of business cards in the NEWS recognizes the financial support of the Chapter by the individual or business and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ASHRAE or the Anthracite Chapter.

ANTHRACITE CHAPTER NEWS Walt Janus, Editor c/o Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. 50 Glenmaura National Blvd, Suite 102 Scranton, PA 18505

ASHRAE MISSION

• To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

ASHRAE VISION

• ASHRAE will be the global leader, the foremost source of technical and educational information, and the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth in the arts

and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating.

2014-15 Matt Archey 2005-06 Manish Patel 1996-97 Charlie Smith 1987-88 Ray Suhocki 2013-14 Matt Archey 2004-05 A.J. Lello 1995-96 Chuck Swinderman 1986-87 Jerry Peznowski 2012-13 Tracey Jumper 2003-04 Dennis Gochoel 1994-95 John Walker 1985-86 Lee Garing 2011-12 A.J. Speicher 2002-03 Phil Latinski 1993-94 Dennis McGraw 1984-85 Spence Martin 2010-11 Tom Swartwood 2001-02 Mike Moran 1992-93 Scott Harford 1983-84 Donald Brandt 2009-10 Brian Flynn 2000-01 Dennis Gochoel 1991-92 Dan Mello 1982-83 Rich Santee 2008-09 Eric Zanolini 1999-00 John Durdan 1990-91 Mark Hagen 1981-82 Bob Mugford 2007-08 Walt Janus 1998-99 Matthew Martin 1989-90 Paul Dreater 1980-81 Kerry Freeman 2006-07 John Havenstrite 1997-98 Dean Butler 1988-89 Bud Reilly

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ANTHRACITE CHAPTER 2015-2016 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Date Theme Program Speaker

Sept. 15 Membership/Bring-a-Buddy

Joint Meeting with AIA

Geisinger Clinic Tour / Building Performance Analysis for Building Performance Rating Tools

M. Dennis Knight*

Oct. 20 Research Promotion –

Donor Recognition

Heating Applications with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Technology

Phil Latinski

Nov. 17 Students/YEA Building Information Modeling (BIM) Michael Brown

December Family Night No Meeting -- Jan. 19 Research Promotion Hybrid Heating Plant Design Luke Wonnell

Feb. 16 Engineer’s Week

Joint Meeting with PSPE Technical Tour (TBD) TBA

Mar. 15 Nominating Night

Joint Meeting w/SMACNA Through-penetration Firestopping TBA

April 19 Students/Membership DDC Control Strategies A.J. Speicher

April 21 ASHRAE Webinar Making Net Zero Net Positive:

Solving the Efficiency & Cost Paradox Panel

May 17 Past-Presidents

Joint Meeting with ASHE Infection Control in HVAC Systems Bill Bahnfleth**

TBA Research Promotion Car Show --

June 21 Fun & Fellowship Mark A. Hagan, PE Memorial Golf Tournament -- Aug. 18-20 Chapters Regional Conf. 2016 Region III CRC - Philadelphia, PA --

*ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer **ASHRAE Presidential Member and Distinguished Lecturer

ASHRAE Learning Institute Seminars & Courses at ASHRAE’s Winter Conference in Orlando, FL

HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials - Registration is $1,264 ($1,009 ASHRAE Member)

Gain practical skills and knowledge in designing and maintaining HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use. The training provides real-world examples of HVAC systems, including calculations of heating and cooling loads, ventilation and diffuser selection using the newly renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building as a living lab.

HVAC Design: Level II – Applications - Registration is $854 ($699 ASHRAE Member)

HVAC Design: Level II — Applications provides instruction on HVAC system design for experienced HVAC designers and those who complete the HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials training. The training provides information that allows practicing engineers and designers an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems design procedures for a better understanding of system options to save energy.

Visit www.ashrae.org/hvactraining to register.

ASHRAE HVAC Design Training 2 Courses, 5 Days of Intense Instruction

Atlanta ● Halifax ● Hong Kong ● Houston ● Kuala Lumpur

Miami ● Minneapolis ● San Francisco ● Vancouver

2 WAYS TO REGISTER Internet: www.ashrae.org/orlandocourses Phone: Call 1-800-527-4723 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)

Full-Day Professional Development Seminars $485/$395 ASHRAE Member -- Earn 6 PDHs/AIA LUs or .6 CEUs

Commercial Building Energy Audits Energy Modeling Best Practices and Applications Saturday, January 23, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance of High-Performance Buildings Saturday, January 23, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Designing HVAC Systems to Control Noise & Vibrations Saturday, January 23, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Half-Day Short Courses $159/$119 ASHRAE Member -- Earn 3 PDHs/AIA LUs or .3 CEUs

Laboratory Design: The Basics and Beyond Advoiding IAQ Problems Sunday, January 24, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Troubleshooting Humidity Control Problems Commissioning Process & ASHRAE Standard 202 Sunday, January 24, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Understanding & Designing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems Complying with Standard 90.1-2013: HVAC/Mechanical Sunday, January 24, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Variable Refrigerant Flow System Design & Applications NEW! Evaluation and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems NEW! Sunday, January 24, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 – 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Applications: Best Practices Exceeding Standard 90.1-2013 to Meet LEED Requirements Monday, January 25, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Applications of Standard 62.1-2013 IT Equipment Design Evolution & Data Center Operation Optimization Monday, January 25, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Building Demand Response & the Coming Smart Grid Designing High-Performance Healthcare HVAC Monday, January 25, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Energy Management Best Practices Monday, January 25, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

http://www.ashrae.org/hvactraininghttp://www.ashrae.org/orlandocourses

Hybrid Boiler Systems Whether you call them “hybrid”, “Base-load” or even “Mixed-boiler” configuration,these types of systems combine the lower operating costs of a condensing boiler with thelower equipment cost of a non-condensing boiler and optimize the operational range ofboth in a specific application.

Of critical importance for optimizing any hybrid system is the sizing of the units,historically boiler systems were greatly oversized for the majority of the heating systembased on actual “zero” degree days so firing of units on non-zero degree days usedexponentially more energy than actually required. There are an additional 2 keycomponents that must play a part in optimizing a hybrid system application: outdoor resetcontrol and the understanding of the performance band of condensing boilers (flue gasand return water temperatures below dew point of130*) versus non-condensing boilerswith varying boiler water loop temperatures. As boiler water loop temperatures increase,boiler condensing decreases as does the effective efficiency of a condensing boiler.

By utilizing outdoor air sensors with hybrid systems boiler loop temperatures can be keptat a level where the condensing boilers are operated in a fully condensing mode whentemperatures are slightly warmer outside. Operation in a fully condensing mode offersthe greatest efficiencies with quicker return on investment. Decreases in the outside airtemperature result in an increase in the heat load which increases the boiler water looptemperature and subsequent return water temperatures thus raising the flue temperaturesbeyond the 130* dew point range. When this occurs, boilers no longer condense andtheir effective efficiencies drop accordingly.

When boiler loop temperatures exceed that of condensing, boilers operate much like atraditional non-condensing boiler, just with a much higher price tag.

Enter the hybrid approach.

To maximize the return on investment of your boiler system is to utilize the maximumbenefits of both condensing and non-condensing boilers. When outdoor temperatures arewarmer utilize your modulating condensing boilers for maximum efficiency atcondensing temperatures. When temperatures drop and boiler water temperaturesincrease to the ranges outside of condensing switch operation to the less-expensive non-condensing boiler.

HeatNet, Mestek’s proprietary integrated boiler control platform makes boiler to boilercommunication in all types of applications including hybrid designs seamless whileoptimizing system efficiency by prioritizing the firing rotation or all boilers in thesequence (up to 16 units) both condensing and non-condensing.

Condensing vs. Non-Condensing Boilers:

Condensing boilers are dependent upon return water temperatures as boiler efficienciesare determined by not only the load but also the return water temperatures (Figure 1). The return water temperature for non-condensing boilers must be above 130-140* toprevent flue gas condensation which will shorten and possibly damage boilers notdesigned for condensing applications.

Figure 1

Condensing boilers are designed for return water temperatures below 130*. As the returnwater temperature decreases boiler efficiencies increase (Figure 2). Condensing boilersare typically seen in low return water temperature systems used in heat pump, snow meltand outdoor air reset based applications.

Figure 2

These efficiency curves show why a condensing boiler is not always the best solution forsystems with return water temperature above 140°. The benefits of efficiency gainsrealized in a condensing boiler are not fully realized with higher return watertemperatures. Based on the increased costs of purchasing condensing equipment it isoften times more economically feasible to utilize the base load system approach wherecondensing equipment is utilized for operations within the condensing operational bandand non-condensing equipment when the operation band reaches peak load where higherreturn water temperatures are seen (Figure 3).

Figure 3

Figure 4

Based on the two figures above we can determine that at approximately 35* outdoor airtemperature brings us approximately 140* supply water temperature which gives usreturn water temperature below 130* assuming a 20* delta t (Figure 3). When correlatedto BIN Hours (Figure 4) we can see that there are approximately 4785 hours out of 6488hours (74%) in which a boiler will run in full condensing mode leaving 26% of run time(1703 hours) in which the boiler will run in non-condensing mode. So, 74% of the timethe “building” requires 40% of the “Design Heating Load”.

Typical Base Load Sizing & Selection:

Assuming a 4,500 MBH design load from which 40% (1800 MBH) can be concluded tobe condensing with the remaining 2700 MBH being non-condensing.

Condensing – 1,800 MBH is a KN-20 (2000 MBH) high efficiency condensing cast-ironboiler.Non-Condensing – 2,700 MBH is (2) Series 28HE 7 section mid efficiency boilers with atotal rating 2,088 MBH. Total gross output of condensing and non-condensing boilers is 5,244 MBH which is116% of maximum design load.

Result: