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CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013. June 21, 2013 ASHRAE Refrigeration Committee (REF) Consultant Report to Chapter Technology Transfer Committee 2013 Summer Conference, Denver, Colorado REF Consultant: Donald A. Siller, P.E. Donsiller@aol.com.
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CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 June 21, 2013 ASHRAE Refrigeration Committee (REF) Consultant Report to Chapter Technology Transfer Committee 2013 Summer Conference, Denver, Colorado REF Consultant: Donald A. Siller, P.E. Donsiller@aol.com
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE SummerConference–Denver 2013 TOPICS • Refrigeration Update • Chapter Program Support • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference–Denver 2013 CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE SummerConference–Denver2013 • Refrigeration Update The 2013 ASHRAE Summer Conference will include (7) Refrigeration related Programs including (5) Seminars and (2) Conference Paper Sessions • Seminar – Sunday, 06/23/13, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Title: "Investigation of Replacement Refrigerants" • Conf. Paper Session – Sunday, 06/23/13, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. • Title: "Reducing Climate Impacts of Refrigeration Systems" • Conf. Paper Session – Monday, 06/24/13, 11:00 a.m. – Noon • Title: "Identifying Efficiency Opportunities for Refrigeration Systems" • Seminar – Tuesday, 06/25/13, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Title: "Test Results from the AHRI Low GWP Refrigerants Alternative Refrigerant Evaluation Program (AREP)"
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference–Denver 2013 CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE SummerConference–Denver2013 • Refrigeration Update • Seminar–Tuesday, 06/25/13, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Title: "Reducing the GWP Impacts of Commercial Refrigeration" • Seminar–Wednesday, 06/25/13, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. • Title: "Simple Energy Improvements in Refrigeration Systems" • Seminar–Wednesday,06/25/13,11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Title: "Practical Experiences with Low GWP and Natural Refrigerants in Supermarkets"
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE SummerConference–Denver 2013 • Refrigeration Update • ASHRAE Guide for Sustainable Refrigerated Facilities and Refrigeration Systems • Bids have been received and contract details should be resolved soon • Guide will be used for New and Existing Facilities • Document will be Applicable in Countries Outside U.S.
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Refrigeration Update • ASHRAE "Refrigeration Commissioning Guide: • Special Projects Subcommittee of Tech Council Approved the "Refrigeration Commissioning Design Guide" • "How to" Guide for Commissioning Commercial Refrigeration Systems • Initial Focus on Commercial Refrigeration in Supermarkets • 90% Draft of Guide out for Peer Review and has been considered by the REF and relevant TC's • Guide is NOT a consensus-based document and is not an ASHRAE Guideline or Standard
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Refrigeration Update • "Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) Exploratory Ad Hoc Committee" • Organized by ASHRAE to determine the level of participation which can be expected from stakeholders in terms of developing and implementing an RMP • The RMP will be a mutually supported program in which ASHRAE participates as a stakeholder • The goal of the RMP will be to minimize refrigerant emissions throughout their life-cycle (production, usein systems, recovery at the end of system life, and final destruction) • RMPEC will submit their final report to TechC and a decision will be made about moving forward with an Implementation Committee
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF Webpage with Links • What's New • Members First! Tech Council Newsletter • REF Operations • Recent Meeting Minutes • Manual of Procedures, Rules of the Board, REF Reference Manual • Members First! Newsletters • REF Consultant Report to CTTC
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF Webpage with Links • REF Resources/Chapter Program Support • To Support Chapters, REF has Developed Refrigeration-themed Program Materials • "Tips on Hosting Successful Refrigeration-focused ASHRAE Chapter Meeting" • ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers (DL) list (edited to include only Refrigeration Topics) • ASHRAE Refrigeration Speakers list (expanded for improved geographic coverage in developing countries) • Sister Refrigeration Organizations
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF Webpage • Refrigeration Technology Awards by REF • Recognize 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
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF Webpage • Member Resources • REF Assists Technical Committees (TCs) with Refrigeration Oriented Goals and Provides links to: • Refrigeration TC Webpages • Refrigeration TC Activity Report • Refrigeration-related ASHRAE Research • Refrigeration-related Standards and Guidelines
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Chapter Program Support – Efforts Underway • Encourage Expert Refrigeration Speakers for DL Program • Encourage Refrigeration Programs with broad appeal to Chapters • Develop list of Refrigeration Programs and Speakers with wide appeal • Refrigeration Fundamentals & Systems Programs (Corey Metzger) • Variable Refrigerant Flow • Compressor Basics • Refrigerant Update • Head Pressure Control for Chillers • DX System Basics • Heat Pump Cycles • Ammonia Refrigeration • ASHRAE Std. 15 • Refrigeration Machine Room Design Requirements
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF and DL Speakers on Refrigeration Fundamentals & Systems • REF Speakers and Programs • Bruce Badger, Washington, D.C. • Safe Design & Operation of Ammonia Systems • Bob Utter, Detroit, MI • Back to Basics: Compressors • Doug Reindl, Madison, WI • Intro to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems • ASHRAE Std. 15-2010, Review and Update • Refrigerant Safety – Inside and Outside Machinery Room • Cesar Luis Lim, Philippines • Ammonia Industrial Refrigeration • Ammonia Safety • Dr. Andy Pearson, Glasgow, Scotland • Ammonia • Carbon Dioxide
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • REF and DL Speakers on Refrigeration Fundamentals & Systems • DL Speakers and Programs • Robert R. Aguilo, Buenos Aires, Argentina • Refrigerant Flow Control Methods • CO2 as a Refrigerant • Julian R. deBullet, Front Royal, VA • Responsible Use of Refrigerants • Eckhard A. Groll, West Lafayette, IN • Update on Refrigerants • Sanjeev, Jain, New Delhi, India • Natural Refrigerants • Apichit Lumlertpongpana, Bangkok, Thailand • How to Design Ammonia Save and Safe • Ron Vallort, IL, FL • Refrigeration and the Cold Chain in the Future • The Future of Refrigeration • Gilardo Yanez, Tlalnepantla, Mexico • R-22 Substitutes
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Chapter Program Support – Efforts Underway • Develop List of Refrigeration Programs and Speakers with wide appeal • Refrigeration Program Ideas for Developing Countries (Arvind Surange) • Refrigeration for Food Processing • Green Concepts in Cold Chain Project Designs • Net Zero Energy Cold Stores • Energy Saving Measures in Cold Storage Designing & Operation • Heat Recovery Systems for Refrigeration Plants • Refrigeration for Dairies and Breweries • Refrigerant Pumping (Overfeed) Systems • Control Systems for Cold Storage Plants • Safety Measures in Cold Storage Plants • Thermal Insulation for Cold Stores & Refrigeration Equipment • Ammonia Water Absorption System for Refrigeration Application • Latest Trends in Chilling & Freezing Technologies • Pre-cooling Systems for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables • Controlled Atmosphere Stores • Designing of Food Distribution Centers • Ammonia for Air Conditioning Application • Ammonia-CO2 Cascade System • Installation, Testing, Commissioning of Refrigeration Systems • Refrigerated Transport Systems
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF seeks to promote Refrigeration Education and Training for Students and Seasoned Practitioners • Technology Transfer Programs • Refrigeration Programs at ASHRAE Conferences • "George C. Briley ASHRAE Journal Award" • Best Refrigeration-related Article • Awarded at REF Meeting, Winter Conference • Standing Columns in ASHRAE Journal on Refrigeration Applications April 2013 – "Sit Back, Enjoy the Glide" by Andy Pearson, Ph.D, C. Eng.
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • REF continues to work with and thru CTTC to Identify and Develop Resources and Implement Programs to enhance Chapter Refrigeration Activities including: • Work with the TCs to develop Hands-on, Low Cost Refrigeration Projects for College Lab Classes • Present Seminars at ASHRAE Conferences on Refrigeration Topics • Promote and solicit applications for Milt Garland, Comfort Cooling, and George Briley Refrigeration Awards • Submit recommendations to CTTC for PAOE criteria for Chapter Refrigeration Activities • Strongly encourage RVCs to actively promote strong Chapter participation in the recently approved "R in ASHRAE" Award
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • Actively Promote new "R in ASHRAE" Award at all CRCs • Recognizes Exceptional Performance by a Chapter Refrigeration Chair for PlanningActivities & Providing Technology Transfer related to Refrigeration • Presented Annually at the CTTC Meeting • Point Criteria for Refrigeration "R in ASHRAE" Award • Refrigeration Committee with ≥ 2 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Points • Submission for Mitt Garland Award to Region . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • Submission for Milt Garland Award to Society . . . . . . . . . . 150 • Submission for Comfort Cooling Award to Region . . . . . . . 50 • Submission for Comfort Cooling Award to Society . . . . . . . 150 • Chapter Newsletter/Webpage Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Local Newspaper Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 • ASHRAE Insights Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 • Peer Review of ASHRAE Journal Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • 3 Hour Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 • 1 Hour Chapter Tech Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Joint Meeting with Another Refrigeration Society . . . . . . . . 25 • Chapter Presentation by REF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Tour of a Refrigerated Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • K-12 Activity to Promote Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CTTC REF Consultant ReportASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 • Advance Chapter Interest in Refrigeration • Example Plan for "R in ASHRAE" Meeting • 3 Hour Refrigeration Seminar (Morning) . . . . . . . . . . 100 Points • Tour to Refrigeration Facility (Afternoon) . . . . . . . . . 50 • 1 Hour Chapter Tech Session (Evening) . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Presentation by REF Member (Evening) . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Joint Meeting with RSES or RETA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Promote in Chapter Newsletter/Webpage (4 times). . 10 • Promote in local Newspaper (2 times) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total . . . . . . . . . . 305 Points
CTTC REF Consultant Report ASHRAE Summer Conference – Denver 2013 THANK YOU For your Participation & Support