The Anthracite Chapter NEWS

The Anthracite Chapter

NEWS September 2016

ASHRAE - Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment Today

2015-2016 OFFICERS & CHAIRS President: Alyssa Procida [email protected] (570) 283-2880 President-Elect: Eric Turner [email protected] (570) 287-4035 Vice-President Matt Grasso [email protected] (570) 342-7778 Treasurer: Jon Keller [email protected] (570) 342-7778 Secretary & Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair: Walt Stout [email protected] (720) 333-5091 Board of Governors: Joseph Cottone: (570)347-6414 Rich Karns: (570) 287-3161 x210 Board of Governors & Chapter Technology Transfer Chair: Matt Archey, PE [email protected] (570) 821-1994 x1257 Grassroots Government Activities Chair: A.J. Speicher, PE [email protected] (570) 821-1994 x 303 Historian & Newsletter Editor: Walt Janus, PE [email protected] (570) 342-3700 x5915 Membership Promotion Chair: Gary Booth [email protected] (570) 814-0042 Research Promotion Co-Chair: Ruth Ann Rocchio [email protected] (570) 476-7262 Student Activities Chair & YEA Co-Chair: Katrina Malaski [email protected] (570) 821-4960 Website Homepage Editor: Karl Grasso [email protected] (570) 562-2778

President’s Message Welcome back Anthracite Chapter! I hope everyone was able to stay cool this summer. It’s been a hot one! Fall is just around the corner bringing back cooler temperatures, our beloved TV shows, football, fair food, and most importantly ASHRAE. This year I am honored to support the Anthracite Chapter in a way I never have before, as President. I’m thankful for this opportunity and would like to take a moment to acknowledge our 2016-2017 committee volunteers. Thank you for your commitment! In August, the Philadelphia Chapter hosted CRC (Chapters Regional Conference). Hats off to their volunteers for a job well done! Thank you to all who attended and represented our Chapter. We received awards in Research Promotion, Chapter Technology Transfer and a Special Citation in the President Award of Excellence categories. Congratulations to past President Richard Karns and his committee for getting Anthracite to the podium! Next year the Roanoke Chapter will be hosting CRC August 17-20 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. With a good attendance, we will receive the Sore Foot award. The Sore Foot award goes to the Chapter with the largest member representation present, multiplied by the miles traveled. Let’s make it happen! The benefits of being active in ASHRAE and becoming a member can be more rewarding than the eight dinner presentations you may not be able to attend. ASHRAE also provides educational resources and other services for just about everything HVAC. They will even customize psychrometric charts with your company logo. The ASHRAE organization and Continued on page 3

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

ASHRAE ANTHRACITE CHAPTER MEETING

Tuesday September 20, 2016

Seismic Piping Design for Hospitals and Lab Space

Presented by

Phillip B. Argersinger Phil Argersinger is the president/owner of FlexHose Co. Inc, in East Syracuse, New York and has been in HVAC and industrial sales for over thirty years. After serving our country in the United States Army he attended SUNY Oswego. Phil’s career began as an industrial sales engineer for Flex-Hose Co. for thirteen years and in 1994 he purchased the company from the founder. Phil has worked directly with mechanical, plumbing and structural engineers assisting them in their design of piping and mechanical systems. Phil Currently holds two U.S. patents, with one patent pending as well as several trademarks. Phil has trained hundreds of students, engineers and sales professionals throughout the country. He is a member of ASHREA, ASPE, and ASME, and is involved with and sits on the boards of various organizations in Central New York. Phil’s presentation will address the requirements in the International Building Code and ASCE Standard 7-05 for piping systems in hospitals and laboratories. Topics will include:

� Isolating mechanical equipment from building drift. � Determining what type of flexible connectors to use and why. � Seismic restraint of piping and bridging seismic joints in buildings. � Review of the current International Building Codes and the American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE 7-05 seismic requirements. � Design considerations for seismic isolation of mechanical piping covering building expansion

joints and separations and forces contributed to snubbers and anchors. � Overview of flexible loop technology and requirements to comply with the International Building

Code (IBC) & ASCE Standard 7-05.

A Certificate of Attendance will be available at the registration table

Location: Woodlands Inn 1073 PA Route 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - Phone: (570) 824-9831

Schedule: 5:00-5:45 p.m. Business Meeting (All are Welcome) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour (On the Deck - Sponsored by the Anthracite Chapter) 6:00-6:30 p.m. Program Registration 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dinner (Buffet) 7:15-8:30 p.m. Announcements & Technical Presentation

Cost: $ 30.00 cash or check / $ 32.00 credit card / FREE for Students

Only If You Are Planning to Attend Please Respond by NOON on FRIDAY September 16, 2016 to Walt Janus at (570) 342-3700 Ext. 286 or via e-mail at [email protected]

NEWS and Notes President’s Message, Continued

its predecessors have dedicated the last 122 years developing standards and guidelines for “shaping tomorrow’s built environment today”. We as Engineers, Manufacturing Representatives, Owners, Facility Managers, and Contractors are impacted in our daily duties by ASHRAE standards in some way, shape, or form. The easiest way for us to give back as a chapter is to congregate, donate, continue educating ourselves, and provide an avenue for future generations to succeed in our industry. Maybe you’re not a member, never donated to research promotion, sponsored an event, or just fell off the wagon due to life’s demands. I encourage you to explore ASHRAE’s website, www.ashrae.org, or our Chapter’s website, http://anthraciteashrae.weebly.com/, and attend a meeting this year. We will have membership applications and research promotion donation forms at the sign in table this year for your convenience. September’s meeting theme is Membership. Bring-a-buddy and enjoy the chapter sponsored adult beverages on the deck at The Woodlands. See you there!

Alyssa ASHRAE HVAC Design Training Scheduled in Baltimore ASHRAE is organizing the 3-day HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials and the 2-day HVAC Design: Level II – Application trainings in Baltimore, MD on Oct 3-5 and Oct 6-7, 2016 respectfully. Visit the HVAC Design Training webpage at www.ashrae.org/hvactraining for more details on the value of this training and to register. Annual Golf Outing Report Thanks to all who attended, sponsored, or otherwise supported the Annual Golf outing held on June 21st. As usual it was a success in terms of fun and fundraising for the chapter. Photos from the day can be found on the chapter website at http://anthraciteashrae.weebly.com/golf-outing-2016.html. For those of you that missed it, start planning now for next year. ASHRAE-PSPE Young Engineers Bowling Meet and Greet Scheduled A night of food and fun has been planned for Thursday, September 29th at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre. All current students and young professionals are encouraged to attend. For more information see the flyer on the last page of the NEWS. Tracey Jumper Named Regional CTTC Vice-Chair On July 1 our very own Tracey Jumper started her three-year term as the Region III Chapter Technology Transfer Committee vice-chair. She will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of all of the Chapter CTTC chairs in the region. She will also act as the liaison between the Chapter chairs and Society, helping to ensure that ASHRAE continues to serve its members by making the latest industry information available and accessible. Congratulations Tracey!

More NEWS and Notes ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo Set for Las Vegas

ASHRAE has stacked the deck with opportunities for professional development, networking and access to the latest technology for the 2017 Winter Conference and 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas. The Conference dates are Jan. 28–Feb. 1 at Caesars Palace. AHR Expo will be held Jan. 30–Feb. 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information or to register for the Winter Conference, which includes free access to AHR Expo, visit www.ashrae.org/lasvegas. Early bird discounted registration rates end on October 29th. Technology Corner There is no technical article included with this month’s edition of the NEWS. Please submit articles for consideration to be included in future editions to CTTC chair Matt Archey. Sponsor the NEWS We are again offering the opportunity to sponsor our monthly newsletter. Sponsors will be recognized in each issue of the NEWS. The suggested donation is $50 for the entire year (10 issues). We are also offering to post employment opportunities for a donation of $25 for Chapter members and $50 for nonmembers per issue. Please contact newsletter editor Walt Janus for more information.

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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.

2015-16 Rich Karns 2006-07 John Havenstrite 1997-98 Dean Butler 1988-89 Bud Reilly 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

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ANTHRACITE CHAPTER MEETINGS & EVENTS 2016-17

Date Theme Program Speaker

Sept. 20 Membership/

Bring-a-Buddy

Seismic Piping Design for Hospitals and Lab Spaces

Phil Argersinger

Oct. 18 Research Promotion –

Donor Recognition TBA TBA

Nov. 15 Students/YEA TBA TBA

December Family Night No Meeting --

Jan. 17 Research Promotion TBA TBA

Feb. 21 Engineer’s Week

Joint Meeting with PSPE TBA TBA

Mar. 21 Nominating Night TBA TBA

April 18 Students/Membership A Holistic Overview of

Technologies and Strategies to Achieve Deep Energy Reductions in Laboratories

Gordon Sharp*

April 20 ASHRAE Webcast Take Control: Using Analytics to

Drive Building Performance Panel

May 16 Past-Presidents TBA TBA

June 20 Fun & Fellowship Mark A. Hagan, PE Memorial Golf Outing --

Aug. 17-19 Chapters Regional Conf. 2017 Region III CRC - Roanoke, VA --

*ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer

Who: Any Engineering Student or Young Industry Professional

What: Have a fun me bowling with local professionals, while

enjoying some pizza, wings, and soda. The two hours of bowling,

shoe rental, food, and drink are covered by ASHARE and PSPE.

Where: Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 Wilkes‐Barre Blvd,

Wilkes‐Barre, PA 18702)

When: Thursday, September 29th, 2016 5:45‐7:45.

***If you plan on a ending please email

[email protected] to RSVP by Tuesday, September 27th

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