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CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012

CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012. January 20, 2012 ASHRAE Refrigeration Committee (REF) Consultant Report to Chapter Technology Transfer Committee 2012 Winter Conference, Chicago, Illinois REF Consultant: Donald A. Siller, P.E. Donsiller@aol.com.

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CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012

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  1. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 January 20, 2012 ASHRAE Refrigeration Committee (REF) Consultant Report to Chapter Technology Transfer Committee 2012 Winter Conference, Chicago, Illinois REF Consultant: Donald A. Siller, P.E. Donsiller@aol.com

  2. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 TOPICS • Refrigeration Update • Chapter Program Support • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration

  3. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update The 2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference will include Five Refrigeration-related Programs including (1) Forum, (3) Seminars, (1) Conference Paper • Forum (Intermediate) – Sunday, 1/22/12, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Title: "Low GWP Refrigerants: Current Status and Future Path" • Seminar 31 (Advanced) – Tuesday, 1/24/12, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. • Title: "Magneto-Caloric Refrigeration" • Topics: 1. Magneto-Caloric Materials: Now and Future 2. Development and Performance of a High Frequency Rotary Magneto-Caloric Refrigerator 3. Feasibility Analysis of Magnetic Refrigeration for Systems over 35KW Cooling Capacity

  4. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • Seminar 35 (Advanced) – Tuesday, 1/24/12, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Title: "Advancements and Trends in Low Global Warming Impact Technologies" • Topics: 1. Understanding Direct and Indirect GWP Impact of Refrigeration Systems 2. Performance Enhancement Options for CO2 Cycle 3. Latest Developments in Low Global Warming Refrigerants for Commercial Supermarket Refrigeration 4. Advances in Reducing Flammability of Low GWP Refrigerants

  5. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • Seminar 43 (Intermediate) – Wednesday, 1/25/12, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. • Title: "Industrial Refrigeration Worst Practices" • Topics: 1. Infiltration Nightmares: Keeping the Moisture Out of the Freezer 2. Refrigeration System Screw-ups: The Only Thing Worse than Poor Design is Poor Implementation 3. Mechanical Integrity Mayhem: How to Destroy Piping in One Year or Less

  6. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • Conference Paper Session 31 (Advanced) – Wednesday, 1/25/12, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Title: "Advances in Refrigerants and Refrigeration Systems" • Topics: 1. Modeling of Household Refrigeration Performance with Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Alternative Refrigerants (LGARs) 2. Low GWP R-404A Alternatives for Commercial Refrigeration. 3. Experimental Study of Refrigerant Two- Phase Separation in Compact Vertical T-Junction

  7. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • ASHRAE Guide for Sustainable Refrigerated Facilities and Refrigeration Systems • Research Advisory Committee conditionally approved Work Statement subject to obtaining co-funding • Estimated Cost will be approx. $500K • Project co-funding will be sought from the Multi-lateral Fund of UNEP • Similar to ASHRAE energy design and green guides • Guide will include: Facility Design and Loads; Refrigeration System Design and Components; Controls; Energy Modeling and Performance Analysis; Commissioning; Operations; Benchmarking • Guide will be used for Design of New Facilities, and Enhancing Existing Facilities • Document will be Applicable in Countries Outside U.S.

  8. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • ASHRAE Position Document on Refrigerants and their Responsible Use • REF is the cognizant committee for the Position Document • This PD Addresses Refrigerants using a Holistic Analysis, and includes: • Hydrocarbons • Inorganic Compounts (NH3, CO2) • Water • Halocarbons (CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, HFOs) • Lower GWP Options • Note: This P.D. makes reference to the ASHRAE PD: Ammonia as a Refrigerant, 2010, which will be retained.

  9. CTTC REF Consultant Report 2010-11ASHRAE Winter Conference – Montreal 2011 • Refrigeration Update • Refrigerants Conference • Co-sponsored by ASHRAE and NIST • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host • Topics: Low GWP Refrigerants, Natural Refrigerants, HFC and HFO Refrigerants • Target Date: October 29 – 30, 2012 • Target Audience: Engineers, Managers, Legislators, Regulators

  10. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Refrigeration Update • ASHRAE Guideline for Commissioning Refrigeration Systems • Focus to be on Commercial Refrigeration Systems. (Industrial Systems and Transport possibly later) • Discussions in Special Projects Subcommittee of Tech Council: • Volunteer (TCs), Contracts, Other Outside Help (Chains)? • Need to Validate Commissioning Measures

  11. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • REF Webpage • Organized by REF Duties • What's New: Recent REF Activities • REF Operations • Report to Technology Council • Recent Meeting Minutes • Also Links to Manual of Procedures (MOP), Rules of Board, Reference Manual

  12. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • REF Webpage • Chapter Resources • Program Materials Developed to support Chapter Refrigeration Programs with Links to: • ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers (DL) on Refrigeration Topics • Other Refrigeration Speakers • Sister Refrigeration Organization • Tips on Hosting Successful Refrigeration-focused ASHRAE Chapter Meeting

  13. CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • REF Webpage • Chapter Resources • Refrigeration Technology Awards by REF recognizing the Designer and Owner of the Refrigeration Project exhibiting the Best Innovation and/or New Technology with Links to: • "Milton W. Garland Commemorative Refrigeration Award for Project Excellence" • "Refrigeration Comfort Cooling Award for Project Excellence" • Awarded at Plenary Session during Annual Conference

  14. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • REF Webpage • Chapter Resources • REF Activities of Interest to Chapter Members are Reported with Links to: • Members First! Webpage • REF Consultant Reports to CTTC at Annual Conference and Winter Conference

  15. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • Refrigeration Activities were Emphasized in 2011/2012 with Increased PAOE Points awarded. • REF has recommended a further Increase in PAOE Points for 2012/2013 Refrigeration Activities in Refrigeration Publications, Programs, and Technology to Support Chapter "R" in ASHRAE Award • 10 Points – Chapter Newsletter/Webpage Article • 20 Points – Local Newspaper or ASHRAE Insights Article • 25 Points – 1 Hour Tech Session; Joint Meeting with Sister Organization; Presentation by REF Member; Activity to Promote Refrigeration in K – 12.

  16. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • 50 Points – Review of ASHRAE Journal Article, or Guide/Standard; 1 Hour Program on Natural Refrigerants or Safe Use; Tour of Refrigerated Plant, Warehouse or Supermarket; "Milt Garland" or "Comfort Cooling" Award Submission to Reg'l. Competition; Establish Chapter Refrigeration Committee • 100 Points – 3 Hour Seminar • 150 Points – ASHRAE Journal Article Published; "Milt Garland" or "Comfort Cooling" Award Submission to Society Competition • 300 Points – Achieve Minimum Point Criteria for Chapter "R" in ASHRAE Award

  17. CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Chapter Program Support • REF working on Pre-arranged Refrigerated FacilityTours for Local Chapters to Nationally located Supermarkets or Distribution Centers • Enhanced Program in Final Development, "Hosting a Successful Chapter Refrigeration Meeting," which will include: • Program Themes • Resources • Speakers • Tours • Programs – Basics, Food Chain, Refrigerants, Energy Efficiency, Applications, Current Issues

  18. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF assists and advises TCs and TGs from Sections 10 and 3 with Refrigeration-oriented Goals • Links on REF Webpage provide Members with Information: • Refrigeration TC Activity Report • Technical Committees' Webpages • Refrigeration Handbook • Other Educational Products

  19. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF seeks to promote Refrigeration Education and Training to Students and Seasoned Practitioners through REF Webpage Links to: • Technology Transfer Programs • Refrigeration Programs at ASHRAE Conferences • "George C. Briley ASHRAE Journal Award" • Best Refrigeration-related Article • To be Awarded at REF Meeting during Winter Conference for winning article, "Controlling Corrosion in Marine Refrigeration Systems (April, 2011 – Majgaonkar)

  20. CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • Educational Opportunities • Schools with Refrigeration Courses/Training • Program in Final Development, "Refrigeration as a Career," which will include: • History of Refrigeration • Opportunities in Refrigeration • Why is Refrigeration Interesting? • Why Consider Refrigeration as a Career? • You Can Be Creative!

  21. CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF MBOs for 2011-2012 Emphasize the Importance of Continuing to Work with and through the CTTC to Identify and Develop Resources and Implement Programs to Enhance Chapter Refrigeration Activities.

  22. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF Survey to Membership • REF Received 500 Responses with Comments • Now being Reviewed and Analyzed • Determine how Society Refrigeration Activities can be Valuable and Relevant to Members • REF would also like Your Thoughts: • In What Refrigeration Topics do you have Interest? (Basics, New Technology, General, Specific) • Is the REF Speakers List being Used? Are More Speakers Needed with Better Regional Coverage? • Are Refrigeration DLs being used for Refrigeration Programs? • What can we do to Improve?

  23. CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Winter Conference – Chicago 2012 THANK YOU For your Participation & Support

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