ASHRAE Columbus May Event

Topic: Variable Speed Drives - All you want to know about VFDs

Place: Grange Audubon Center, 505 W Whittier St, Columbus

Date: Monday, May 19, 2014

Time: Registration 11:30am, Program 11:45am

Cost: $20 Local ASHRAE Members, $25 Non-Local ASHRAE Members

Speaker:

Steve Snyder - President Direct Air Systems, Inc. - ABB Low Voltage Distributor for Central and Northern Ohio

 

Steve Snyder is a 1987 graduate of Northwestern University, a former US Navy pilot and member of ASHRAE.  He has worked for nearly 20 years as a manufacturers' representative in the HVAC industry and has been president of  Direct Air Systems, Inc. since 2001 with offices & warehouse in Hudson, OH  and Columbus, OH.   His firm has represented ABB in all its forms since approximately 1984. 

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ASHRAE Columbus April Event

Topic: Space Pressurization: Concept and Practice

Place: Grange Audubon Center, 505 W Whittier St, Columbus

Date: Monday, April 21, 2014

Time: Registration 11:30am, Program 11:45am

Cost: $20 Local ASHRAE Members, $25 Non-Local ASHRAE Members

Topic:

Program teaches ventilation control design for critical pressurized spaces such as laboratories, clean rooms and health care facilities. Topics run from basic physics of pressurization, through air flow control technology and detailed design procedures. Covers goals and concepts behind pressurization. Emphasis on the importance of the room envelope. Explains the common control methods, and when to choose each one.

 

Speaker:

Jim Coogan is a Principal in product development and applications at Siemens Building Technologies.  In 30 years designing controls for mechanical systems, he has contributed to products ranging from simple room controllers to Internet-based operator interfaces. His work has resulted in numerous patents. 

 

Jim has chaired several ASHRAE Technical Committees including, Control Theory and Applications, and Laboratory Systems.  He also chairs the committee developing the first version of a Standard Method of Test for Airflow Controls.  Jim served as vice-chair of the AIHA committee that revised the Z9.5 Standard: Laboratory Ventilation.  Jim has participated in various activities in the Labs for the 21^st Century program.

 

Publications include technical papers on room pressurization and laboratory system commissioning.  Jim earned his SB in mechanical engineering at MIT.

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Lunch is not guaranteed if a member does not pre-register.  Lunch and Event registration fees are not refundable.

ASHRAE Columbus Wine Tasting Event

When: Wednesday April 23, 2014 @ 6:30 PM

Where: Villa Milano 1630 Schrock Rd. Columbus, OH 43229

Tickets: $50/person $350/Table-of-8

Sample five French wines and premium Hors D’oeuvres

Pat Allen of UE Wines is our wine presenter

Proceeds benefit ASHRAE Research Promotion, which is currently funding $1.27M in HVAC research in Central Ohio

Please follow the link below to register:

Winetasting Event Registration Link

A special thank you to the Bruner Corporation for being our Wine Tasting corporate sponsor!

Bruner Corporation is Central Ohio’s leading mechanical solutions provider offering complete plumbing and HVAC construction services. Our team of highly trained, specialized engineers provides complete system evaluation and design for new construction, design/build, and retrofit projects. As total mechanical system integrators, Bruner redefines “turnkey” and “value-engineering to help our customers achieve optimum results. Planning, designing and implementing your entire project is only the beginning of Bruner’s dedication to offering turnkey solutions… we also offer a wide variety of service and maintenance options for heating, air conditioning, controls and energy efficiency. Bruner Corporation is Central Ohio’s leading mechanical solutions provider offering complete plumbing and HVAC construction services. Our team of highly trained, specialized engineers provides complete system evaluation and design for new construction, design/build, and retrofit projects. As total mechanical system integrators, Bruner redefines “turnkey” and “value-engineering to help our customers achieve optimum results. Planning, designing and implementing your entire project is only the beginning of Bruner’s dedication to offering turnkey solutions… we also offer a wide variety of service and maintenance options for heating, air conditioning, controls and energy efficiency.

March ASHRAE Luncheon

Topics: ECM Motor Technology and Effects of AHRI on Pump and Plate Heat Exchanger Manufacturers

Place: Grange Audubon Center, 505 W Whittier St, Columbus

Date: Monday, February 17, 2014

Time: Registration 11:30am, Program 11:45am

Cost: $20 Local ASHRAE Members, $25 Non-Local ASHRAE Members

 

Speaker:

 

 Jim Nolan

 

Xylem Bell & Gossett Market Development Manager                                                                      

Jim has 17 years in the hydronics industry. Previously he served as the Vice President at Fluid Air Products. This organization served as a manufacturer's representative which sold commercial hydronic, heat transfer, pumping, and associated products for the Greater Chicago area, Northern Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. Currently he is the Marketing Development Manager for Xylem Bell & Gossett. His duties include equipment sales through contracted manufacturer's representatives and assisting in all levels of the distribution chain. He also develops specialized engineered solutions to solve customer heating requirements and enhance return on investment.

ASHRAE Columbus YEA Ski Event

The Columbus ASHRAE YEA would like to invite you to attend a ski trip at Mad River Mountain.  The cost is $25 plus rental fees and includes lift ticket and free drinks.  We will meet in the Target parking lot at the Lennox at 4:00 PM and carpool, or feel free to make your own arrangements.  Join us for a day of fun and networking.

Friday February 21, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST         Please contact Matt Colvin at 937-825-6287 or mcolvin@steffens-shultz.com for more information.