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ASHRAE Fundamentals Course Completed

posted Apr 17, 2018, 10:19 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon CTTC   [ updated Apr 17, 2018, 11:26 PM ]

ASHRAE Saskatoon Chapter was pleased to organize a 2-Days Course "Fundamentals of Air System Design" on April 10 and 11. It was a pleasure having 16 bright minds in one room sharing and learning about HVAC fundamentals from our knowledgeable Instructor Ryan MacGillivray.

2018 CTTC Course "Fundamentals of Air Systems Design"

posted Apr 17, 2018, 10:00 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon CTTC

ASHRAE Saskatoon Chapter is pleased to announce the offering of a “Fundamentals of Air System Design” course on April 10 and 11, 2018 in Saskatoon.

 

By attending this course, you will develop an understanding of several Air System Design topics such as:

  • Fundamentals of Air Flow
  • Air Distribution System Components
  • Human Comfort and Air Distribution
  • Relationship of Air Systems to Load and Occupancy Demands
  • Exhaust and Ventilation Systems
  • Air Movers and Fan Technology
  • Duct System Design
  • Codes and Standards
  • Air System Auxiliary Components
  • Sound and Vibration in Fan Systems
  • Air System Start-Up and Diagnostics
  • An Actual Duct Design Problem

This is an excellent course for:

  • A recent engineering graduate working in the HVAC&R industry.
  • An experienced engineer who has entered the HVAC&R industry from another engineering field.
  • An architect, engineer, technician, or construction or building management professional who wants to increase your knowledge of air distribution systems.

The course will be instructed by Ryan MacGillivray, who is one of the Senior ASHRAE Members and HVAC&R professionals in Canada. Ryan is the Secretary-Treasurer, and a Principal Engineer at the mechanical consulting firm Daniels-Wingerak Engineering Ltd., in Saskatoon.

 

The attached brochure contains detailed information about the course topics, agenda, and registration. Registration for the Short Course is open and can be made on-line, as mentioned in the attached brochure. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Ahmed Abdel-Salam at ahmed.abdel-salam@usask.ca or 306.850.1527.

 

Ahmed Abdel-Salam, Ph.D.

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC) Chair

| Attachments: Course Information - ASHRAE Course 2018.pdf Registration Form - ASHRAE Course 2018.pdf

October 14th, 2014

posted Oct 14, 2014, 2:04 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon CTTC   [ updated Nov 12, 2014, 8:58 AM by ASHRAE Saskatoon ]

·        2014 HVAC Design Training

o   Level 1 Training Dates: Nov. 3-5, 2014 (Atlanta, GA)

o   Level II Training Dates: Nov 6-7, 2014 (Atlanta, GA)

Fee Covers: Course admittance, course materials, publications, break refreshments, lunches, and reception.

Company Discount Fee: Enroll 3 or more participants from the same company at the same time and save

Sponsored Webinars

o   Selecting the Right Air Handling Approach for Data Centers-Presented live October 22, 2014 at 2 p.m. EDT

https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/sponsored-webinars

Society Conference:

o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.

o   January 24-28, 2015, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.

o   May 22-24, 2015, 2015 International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships, Athens, Greece.

o   June 27-July 1, 2015, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

o   January 23-27, 2016, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Orlando, FL.

o   June 25-29, 2016, ASHRAE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

o   January 30 - Feb. 1, 2017 ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Las Vegas, NV

o   January 22-24, 2018, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.


   Arun Ahir
   Ashrae Saskatoon
   CTTC-Chair
 

CTTC - September 9th 2014

posted Sep 9, 2014, 2:56 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon CTTC   [ updated Sep 9, 2014, 3:00 PM ]

·ASHRAE Saskatoon:

  •  CTT Technology Award Submission:  St. Mary’s School by Chris Conley of Daniels-Wingerak Engineering Ltd.  – awarded Second Place in the New Educational Facilities category at the CRC.
    • Golf:
      • Jeff Frie given Chapter Service Award, and ASHRAE RP Certificate of Appreciation for reaching goal in 2012-2013.

CTT information:

  • April 23, 2015 Free Webcast “Retro-commissioning and Life Cycle Cost Analysis”/ “New Tomorrows for Today’s Buildings: Existing Building Commissioning”
  • This webcast will feature industry experts who will define the benefits of existing building commissioning for the environment, occupants, operations staff, and overall ownership costs. Viewers will be able to recognize the varied scopes of commissioning, when to apply comprehensive versus focused commissioning, and best practices in existing building commissioning specifications & contracting.  
  • This FREE webcast will be broadcast live via the internet. Watch this page for more information about the program, speakers and registration.
  • Date: April 23, 2015    &     Time:1:00-4:00 p.m.

2014 HVAC Design Training

2014 Fall Online Courses

  • Real time” instructor-led courses from the ASHRAE Learning Institute. Helps to Earn Continuing Education Credits
  • Register on-line at www.ashrae.org/onlinecourses or call 1-800-527-472  before August 29: $179 ($239 non-member), Two-part course: $319 / $43
  • After August 29: $199 / $259, Two-part course: $339 / $459
  • Course Topics
  • Energy Efficiency
  • HVAC Applications
  • Standards & Guidelines

Sponsored Webinars

  • Designing a Radiant Cooling System from Concept to Completion
  • IAQ/Gas Monitoring System Design: Challenges & Best Practices

· Society Conference:

  • September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • January 24-28, 2015, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.
  • May 22-24, 2015, 2015 International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships, Athens, Greece.
  • June 27-July 1, 2015, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • January 23-27, 2016, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Orlando, FL.
  • June 25-29, 2016, ASHRAE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  • January 30 - Feb. 1, 2017 ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Las Vegas, NV
   Arun Ahir
   Ashrae Saskatoon
   CTTC-Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted May 6, 2014, 7:09 AM by ASHRAE Saskatoon

May 2014

Online Courses - $199 ($259 non-members), 2-part: $339 ($459)
Evaluation Methods for High-Performance Green Buildings - May 7
Energy Modeling Best Practices and Application - May 12

New eLearning Courses: 2 hour, on-line course, $42 for 12-month access ($50 for non-members)
 - Standard 189.1-2011—Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
 - Humidity Control Design: Basic Principles, Loads and Equipment
 - Building Information Modeling (BIM) 
 - Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings – Energy Efficiency

DId you know that there are currently over 130 individual courses, 18 course packages and 6 more Libraries?  These can offer Continuing Education Credits between 2 hours and 320 hours, all at your our pace.
http://elearning.ashrae.org/ 

There are also the Fundamentals Courses for self-directed learning, or let the Board know, and we can offer a course for a group. ( https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/self-directed-or-group-learning )
Topics include:
 - Air System Design
 - Building Operation, Maintenance, and Management
 - Heating and Cooling Loads
 - Heating Systems
 - Refrigeration
 - Steam System Design
 - Thermodynamics
 - Water System Design

·April 17, 2014, Webcast - FREE!:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency - If you missed it, you can still download it.
 
·ASHRAE Learning Institute HVAC Design Training Sessions:
o   Level I – Essentials                   Level II – Applications:
§  June 9-11, 2014 – Atlanta      June 12-13, 2014 – Atlanta
  
·Technology Awards:
o One submission from our chapter, for St. Mary's School (mechancial design by Daniels-Wingerak Enginerring Ltd.)
 
·ASHRAE GreenGuide: Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, 4th Edition is now released, with updated information on IEQ.
 
·Society Conferences:
o   June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
o   September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.
o   January 24-28, 2015, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.
o   June 27-July 1, 2015, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   January 23-27, 2016, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Orlando, FL.
o   June 25-29, 2016, ASHRAE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
o   January 30 - Feb. 1, 2017 ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Las Vegas, NV
o   January 22-24, 2018, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.

Other CTT information:
The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.

Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded for free at http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.  Do you have your copy?
 
Ryan MacGillivray
ASHRAE Saskatoon
CTTc Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted Apr 1, 2014, 1:06 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon

April 2014

New eLearning Courses: 2 hour, on-line course, $42 for 12-month access ($50 for non-members)
 - Standard 189.1-2011—Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
 - Humidity Control Design: Basic Principles, Loads and Equipment
 - Building Information Modeling (BIM) 
 - Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings – Energy Efficiency

DId you know that there are currently over 130 individual courses, 18 course packages and 6 more Libraries?  These can offer Continuing Education Credits between 2 hours and 320 hours, all at your our pace.
http://elearning.ashrae.org/ 

There are also the Fundamentals Courses for self-directed learning, or let the Board know, and we can offer a course for a group. ( https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/self-directed-or-group-learning )
Topics include:
 - Air System Design
 - Building Operation, Maintenance, and Management
 - Heating and Cooling Loads
 - Heating Systems
 - Refrigeration
 - Steam System Design
 - Thermodynamics
 - Water System Design

·April 17, 2014, Webcast - FREE!:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency.  Registration now open at www.ashrae.org/ieqwebcast. There is no fee for registration. 
 
·ASHRAE Learning Institute HVAC Design Training Sessions:
o   Level I – Essentials                   Level II – Applications:
§  June 9-11, 2014 – Atlanta      June 12-13, 2014 – Atlanta
  
·Technology Awards:
o Do you have an award winning project, wtih at least one year of operational data?  Please fill in teh ASHRAE Technology award application and return to me by April 15th.
 
·ASHRAE GreenGuide: Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, 4th Edition is now released, with updated information on IEQ.
 
·Society Conferences:
o   April 7-8, 2014, High Performance Buildings Conference, San Francisco, CA
o   April 24-25, 2014, Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines.
o   June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
o   September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.
o   January 26-28, 2015, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.
o   June 2015, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   January 25-27, 2016, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Orlando, FL.
o   June 2016, ASHRAE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MI.
o   January 30 - Feb. 1, 2017 ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Las Vegas, NV
o   January 22-24, 2018, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.

Other CTT information:
The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.

Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded for free at http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.  Do you have your copy?
 
Ryan MacGillivray
ASHRAE Saskatoon
CTTc Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted Feb 14, 2014, 2:10 PM by ASHRAE Saskatoon   [ updated Feb 21, 2014, 8:13 AM ]

February 2014
 
·Technology Award Recipients:
o See the December 3 news release for the ASHRAE Technology Award Recipients.  First place went to a renovation in Seattle - I think there is a tour scheduled at the Annual Meeting.  I believe there is a lot of  great design in our city, and I would encourage you to think about submitting an award application.  Buildings need to be in operation for one year.  Please let me know if you are interested! You also can access the the application forms at the following links:
 
·New E-Learning Course on Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings – Energy Efficiency
o   $42 for 12-month access ($50 for non-members)

·ASHRAE GreenGuide: Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, 4th Edition is now released, with updated information on IEQ.
 
·April 17, 2014, Webcast:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency
 
·ASHRAE Learning Institute HVAC Design Training Sessions:
o   Level I – Essentials                   Level II – Applications:
§  March 17-19, 2014 – Toronto
§  March 17-19, 2014 – Atlanta     March 20-21, 2014 – Atlanta
§  June 9-11, 2014 – Atlanta      June 12-13, 2014 – Atlanta
  
·Society Conferences:
o   Feb 24-26, 2014, First International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates, Doha, Qatar.
o   April 7-8, 2014, High Performance Buildings Conference, San Francisco, CA
o   April 24-25, 2014, Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines.
o   June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
o   September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.
o   January 2015, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Chicago, IL.
o   June 2015, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   January 2016, ASHRAE Winter meeting / AHR Show, Orlando, FL.
o   June 2016, ASHRAE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MI.

Other CTT information:
The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.

Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded for free at http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.  Do you have your copy?
 
Ryan MacGillivray
ASHRAE Saskatoon
CTTc Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted Jan 7, 2014, 7:00 AM by ASHRAE Saskatoon

January 2014

·Technology Award Recipients:
o See the December 3 news release for the ASHRAE Technology Award Recipients.  First place went to a renovation in Seattle - I think there is a tour scheduled at the Annual Meeting.  I believe there is a lot of great design in our city, and I would encourage you to think about submitting an award application.  Buildings need to be in operation for one year.  Please let me know if you are interested!
 
·Are you interested in ASHRAE Training sessions?  Some possibilities include a repeat with Ralph, other "soft skills", or a technical presentation.  Recently, ASHRAE Saskatoon has offered Fundamentals of Air System Design and Fundamentals of Water System Design - what would you like to see?

·New E-Learning Course on Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings – Energy Efficiency
o   $42 for 12-month access ($50 for non-members)
 
·April 17, 2014, Webcast:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency
 
·ASHRAE Learning Institute HVAC Design Training Sessions:
o   Level I – Essentials                   Level II – Applications:
§  March 17-19, 2014 – Toronto
§  March 17-19, 2014 – Atlanta     March 20-21, 2014 – Atlanta
§  June 9-11, 2014 – Atlanta      June 12-13, 2014 – Atlanta
  
·Society Conferences:
o   Jan. 16, 2014, AHRI Low-Global Warming Potential Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program, New York, NY.
o   Jan. 18-22, 2014, ASHRAE Winter Conference, New York, NY.
o   Jan 20-23, 2014, AHR Expo, New York, NY.
o   Feb 24-26, 2014, First International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates, Doha, Qatar.
o   April 7-8, 2014, High Performance Buildings Conference, San Francisco, CA
o   April 24-25, 2014, Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines.
o   June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
o   September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.

Other CTT information:
The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.

Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded for free at http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.  Do you have your copy?
 
Ryan MacGillivray
ASHRAE Saskatoon
CTTc Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted Dec 3, 2013, 7:37 AM by ASHRAE Saskatoon

December 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended the Essential Leadership and Business Development Skills Seminar, and thank you to Ralph for coming to lead this!  We had 22 attendees, including 10 non-ASHRAE members.

With the course over, we can now look to other courses for the spring.  Some possibilities include a repeat with Ralph, other "soft skills", or a technical presentation.  Recently, ASHRAE Saskatoon has offered Fundamentals of Air System Design and Fundamentals of Water System Design - what would you like to see?

·         New E-Learning Course on Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings – Energy Efficiency

o   $42 for 12-month access ($50 for non-members)

 

·         April 17, 2014, Webcast:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency

 

·         ASHRAE Learning Institute HVAC Design Training Sessions:

o   Level I – Essentials                                               Level II – Applications:

§  March 17-19, 2014 – Toronto

§  March 17-19, 2014 – Atlanta                    March 20-21, 2014 – Atlanta

§  June 9-11, 2014 – Atlanta                         June 12-13, 2014 – Atlanta

  

·        Technology Award Recipients:

      o See the December 3 news release for the ASHRAE Technology Award Recipients.  I think there is a lot of great design in our city, and I would encourage you to think about submitting an award application for next year.  Please let me know if you are interested!

 

·         Society Conferences:

o   Jan. 16, 2014, AHRI Low-Global Warming Potential Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program, New York, NY.

o   Jan. 18-22, 2014, ASHRAE Winter Conference, New York, NY.

o   Jan 20-23, 2014, AHR Expo, New York, NY.

o   Feb 24-26, 2014, First International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates, Doha, Qatar.

o   April 7-8, 2014, High Performance Buildings Conference, San Francisco, CA

o   April 24-25, 2014, Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines.

o   June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.

o   September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

o   October 2-3, 2014, ASHRAE, International Conference on Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon.


 

·         Other CTT information:

        o   The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at                           
                            www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.

The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.


        o   Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded                     for free at 

        http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.

Do you have your copy?

 

Ryan MacGillivray

ASHRAE Saskatoon

CTT Chair

Ryan MacGillivray

posted Nov 4, 2013, 6:58 AM by ASHRAE Saskatoon   [ updated Dec 3, 2013, 7:38 AM ]

November 2013

ASHRAE Saskatoon:
- Essential Leadership and Business Development Skills for Professionals, by Ralph Kison will be held on November 12 and 13.
Registration fees:  ASHRAE Member $350, Non-member $450, Student $150.
Please see previous post for registration form – sign-up now to save your spot!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH.

The presentation will address essential skills for professionals:
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Business development
Personal branding
The seminar will provide attendees with timely and relevant content and material being presented to ASHRAE and related associations and firms in the engineering sector in North America.  Opportunities for group interaction discussion and will be used to engage the attendees and provide maximum value and resources to apply immediately with their clients and project teams.

Society Conferences:
Jan. 16, 2014, AHRI Low-Global Warming Potential Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program, New York, NY.
Jan. 18-22, 2014, ASHRAE Winter Conference, New York, NY.
Jan 20-23, 2014, AHR Expo, New York, NY.
Feb 24-26, 2014, First International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates, Doha, Qatar.
April 7-8, 2014, High Performance Buildings Conference, San Francisco, CA
April 17, 2014, Webcast:  Buildings in Balance: IEQ and Energy Efficiency
April 24-25, 2014, Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines.
June 28-July 2, 2014, ASHRAE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
September 10-12, 2014, ASHRAE / IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Other CTT information:
The ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide is available for free download at www.ashrae.org/FreeIAQGuidance.
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning provides strategies to achieve good IAQ using proven technologies and without significantly increasing costs.

Advanced Energy Design Guides:  More than 500,000 copies have been purchased or downloaded for free at http://www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.  Do you have your copy?

CTTC
Ryan MacGillivray

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