Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Monthly meeting

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

Fishing Tournament

Distinguished Lecturer: Pam Duffy

Pam Duffy, P.E. has over 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry. She has a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Central Florida and is a licensed P.E..

Pam is most well-known for bringing new HVAC products to life. As a seasoned product manager, Pam has been responsible for strategic direction, product roadmaps, new product development, launches and sunsets, and ongoing product category support.

Pam serves on many boards and committees in ASHRAE. She says her greatest ASHRAE achievement was winning the Chapter of the Year award after serving as President of the Atlanta Chapter in 2013-2014. Pam currently serves on the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) and is a member of several Technical Committees.

Outside of ASHRAE, Pam is a Life Member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and has been named to both the Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s list of 40 under 40 as well as the NEWS’ 40 under 40.SWFL ASHRAE Chapter Meeting Announcement

Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 2019Location: Holiday Inn at Gulf Coast Town CenterStart Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Networking

6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting and Main ProgramCost: COST: $35.00 PER ATTENDEE – RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST

NO COST FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A VALID STUDENT I.D. Pre-Pay on our chapter website www.swflashrae.org RSVP by using the following link https://goo.gl/forms/VWkOl3NgJX1PtXPy2 RSVP James Martin @ JMartin@bandiflorida.com by 11MAR19

****YEA/STUDENT ACTIVITIES NIGHT****

Main Program: Take it from a Millennial: Generation differences in the Workforce

Generational differences in the workplace go far beyond the occasional pop culture references. Employees from different generations have different expectations of the workplace. This presentation will cover how generation differences impact the manager/employee relationship as well as team dynamics. The presentation will also cover what employers can do to recruit, retain, and mentor millennials to become their next leaders. Other tough questions will discussed, such as how to balance tried and true strategies while not stifling new ideas.

March 2019 Edition

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October Golftoberfest!

December Arthrex Touro promotion night

President: Kathleen Simpson Newsletter: William BogaPresident Elect: James Martin Webmaster: James MartinVice President: James Martin Sustainability: Kathy SchmidtSecretary: James Martin Golf Chair: Shane VaughanTreasurer: Michael Wilson Fishing Chair: TBDResearch Promotion: Shane Vaughan Reception: Gates IvyHistorian: Gates Ivy BOG 1: Bill MalphusMembership: Kevin Galbraith BOG 2: Pat GraefCTTC: Gena Knight BOG 3: Jason HardmanYEA: Andrew Bellstrom BOG 4: Robin BryantElectronic Comm. William Mejia BOG 5: Ashley FernandezPrograms: Gena KnightRefrigeration: William Boga For Chair and Officer contact information,Honors and Awards: Ashley Fernandez please visit www.SWFLASHRAE.orgGGAC Chair: Richard Brooks

SWF ASHRAE Chapter 2018 to 2019

A message from Kathleen Simpson, SWFL ASHRAE President

Hello SWFL Chapter,

We are excited to be hosting our annual joint meeting with SWACCA this month. Distinguished Lecturer, Pam Duffy, will be joining us to give insights into the every changing workspace.

Additionally, Kathy Schmitt is helping to organize our annual Sustainability Project. This year it will be joining FPL at the “Power to Care” cleanup project at Manatee Park. I hope you’ll join us, if you can! The details of the event are included in this newsletter and on our Facebook page.

STEMtastic last month was a huge success! I can’t thank the ASHRAE members who volunteered enough for their time. Make sure to check out the pictures from the event.

We have a lot of exciting events coming up in the next few months (a few are listed below), which will all be posted to our website soon - http://www.swflashrae.org/ The remainder of the monthly meetings will be posted as well. March

1. Joint Meeting with SWACCA – March 19th a. DL – Pam Duffy (Take if from a Millennial: Generation differences in the Workforce)

2. Sustainability Event – “Power to Care” – March 9th, Manatee Park, 1pm-4pm

April1. Fishing Tournament (27APR19 / Pinchers Cape Coral)

a. Make sure to check out the flyer for details on sponsorship opportunities and how to enter to fish!

2. RP Donor Recognition Night – April 10th a. Tony Furst – All about Steam

May1. Life Members Night – May 8th

a. DL – Pat Graef

As we add more events to the lineup we will be sure to send out information via email and Facebook. Make sure to add the chapter!

We are always looking for new volunteers, if you’re interested, or know someone that may be interested in joining please let us know. Or bring them to a meeting!

Thanks for all your support!! Kathleen Simpson

Student Activities – David Moorhead

We are now accepting applications for our SWFL ASHRAE Scholarship. This is a $500 scholarship to a student who meets the following requirements and is selected by the Chapter's selection committee.

To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:1. The student must be pursuing a degree in a Science/Technical field.2. Demonstrate academic achievement and/or hold a 2.5 GPA.3. The student must be a full-time or part-time freshman/sophomore/junior/senior (incoming Freshmen encouraged to apply).4. The student must provide a short essay no longer than one (1) page about how their degree will help to create a more sustainable world.

You can select the link below to apply. Please forward this to students whom would be interested!https://goo.gl/forms/HPtmGOBtwAmIfoUJ2

Questions, please let me know!

State and Local Government Affairs

GAC –Governmental Affairs Committee – Richard Brooks

Pennsylvania Governor Sets Statewide Climate Performance GoalsJan 08, 2019

Governor Tom Wolf (D) recently signed an executive order directing the state toward a 26 percent reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions statewide by 2025 from 2005 levels, and an 80 percent reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from 2005 levels. The order also creates a GreenGov Council which will encourage the incorporation of environmentally sustainable practices into the Commonwealth government's policy, planning, operations, procurement, and regulatory functions, and strive for continuous improvement in efficiency and performance. Read the executive order in its entirety here.

Federal Government Affairs

Announcements from the Department of Energy

Bruce J. Walker, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Electricity (OE), announced the Electricity Industry Technology and Practices Innovation Challenge which includes a "$1 million prize for ideas from industry, academia, and other innovators to make the U.S. bulk power system stronger and more resilient." You can watch his remarks here. The Office of Electricity also released a video featuring Assistant Secretary Walker that focuses on making the nation's electric grid more resilient. The video can be viewed here.

On January 29, DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Building Technologies Office announced up to "$42 million in project selections to support early-stage research and development (R&D) of innovative residential and commercial building technologies for energy efficiency." In total, 46 research teams have been chosen in the following areas:

o Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (19 selections for $19.5 million)

o Solid State Lighting (11 selections for $11 million) o Building America (16 selections for $11.5 million)

DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has finalized a rule that will modify its current policy regarding energy conservation standards and scope of coverage for external power supplies. The change comes after Congress passed the PASS Act of 2017 and the EPS Improvement Act of 2017. "The final rule will save $2.6 million annually by extending DOE's deadline to issue, and the corresponding compliance date for, a future rule that would determine whether to amend efficiency standards for external power supplies (EPSs)." Learn more about this rule in the Federal Register.

EERE's Building Technology Office (BTO) has released its 2018 BTO Peer Review Report and announced the 2019 BTO Peer Review will take place April 15–18, 2019.

SWFL STEMtastic Event

Honors and Awards – Ashley Fernandez

ASHRAE recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of members to furthering energy efficiency in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry during the 2019 Winter Conference in Atlanta, Ga. We are pleased to notify you that a member of our chapter has received an award.

Patricia T. Graef, P.E., Life Member, Fellow ASHRAE, received the ASHRAE Award for Distinguished Public Service. The award recognizes members who have performed outstanding public service in their community and, in doing so, have helped to improve the public image of the engineer. Graef is senior engineer, Munters Corporation, Fort Myers, Fla.Congratulations Pat in receiving this prestigious award.

Ashley Fernandez, BSMESWFL Chapter Honors and Awards Chair

Upcoming Building Seminar – Bill Malphus

DON’T MISS THE 2019 BUILDING SCIENCE SEMINAR – MARCH 28 – ESTERO

Internationally known building science guru, Dr. Joe Lstiburek of the Building Science Corporation, is returning to Southwest Florida as one of the featured speakers at the 17th Annual Building Science Seminar, March 28 at the Miromar Design Center, Estero.

Timely topics for Florida include: The Water Molecule, The Coming Stucco-Pocalypse, and Diffusion Venting. Chris VanRite with M&M Manufacturing and Chair of the ASHRAE Committee on Duct Design is also scheduled to speak on the Joy of Flex along with Andy Ask, PE and Brad Schiffer, AIA addressing Sealed vs. Vented Attics.

Early Bird discounted registration is still available through February 28. If you mention you saw this article in the ASHRAE newsletter, the Seminar Committee will give you $25 off the nonparticipating member registration. Registration information is available by going to the website at www.buildingscienceseminar.com, sending an email to info@buildingscienceseminar.com or contacting the Seminar office at 727-209-0890.

Sustainability – Kathy Schmitt

Please join ASHRAE and FPL for its 5th Annual “Power to Care”

Sustainability Activities on Saturday March 9, 2019

For butterfly gardening, weeding and other projectsAt Manatee Park from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Location: From I-75 Take Exit 141 and head east. 10901 Palm Beach BlvdManatee Park is on the South side of the road across from the FPL Power Plant.

Kathy88Schmitt@gmail.com

Refrigeration – William Boga

ATMO Japan 2019: Mayekawa announces new 'CO2 Ice Bank' systemBy Devin Yoshimoto, Feb 25, 2019

Leading Japanese system manufacturer Mayekawa has developed, in collaboration with Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) Japan, a new NH3/CO2-powered thermal ice storage system, heard participants at the ATMOsphere Japan conference on natural refrigerants, held on 12 February 2019 in Tokyo.

The system, dubbed the 'CO2 Ice Bank', combines Mayekawa's NH3/CO2 packaged chillers with BAC Japan's ice thermal storage tanks to provide chilled water for various industrial and commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning applications such as dairy and beverage plants or food and meat processing facilities.

"We, at Mayekawa, have advanced CO2 technology and know-how and BAC has great expertise in ice bank technology," said Mayekawa representative Hidehiro Kitayama.

"By combining the technology and know-how, we have successfully developed this CO2 ice bank."The system is the latest addition to Mayekawa's wide portfolio of natural refrigerant-based solutions which include the NewTon NH3/CO2 system, the Unimo CO2 heat pump, and several others.

"We have a wide product line-up and this is an example of a new application of CO2 equipment," said Kitayama.

"We would like to continue working with specialized partners in order to further develop this application."

Asked when the company would likely see its first installation, possibly in an air-conditioning application, Kitayama replied, "as of today, we haven't received any orders yet".

CTTC – Gena Knight

How to Keep Cool Without Air ConBy Temasek, Dec 04, 2018

When Assistant Professor Tan Swee Ching stepped foot on home soil after living in the United States and Britain for seven years, he was given an unceremonious slap in the face by an old foe: Singapore’s humidity.

This was quickly followed by heat, sweat and the familiar stickiness that spread across his body.While temperatures often soared above 30 deg C during summertime overseas, it never felt as hot as it is in Singapore, and he puts it down to the relative humidity of the air.Relative humidity affects how we perceive temperature, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Assistant Professor explained. “When the air is humid, the water on your body is not able to evaporate, and instead traps heat on your skin.”

At a relative humidity of 80 per cent – a usual level in Singapore – 32 deg C would feel like a scorching 45 deg C. “Hence, if we can reduce the amount of water vapour in the air, we will also be able to lower the temperature we perceive,” he added.

So he went on a mission to create a material that can do just that three years ago. He has come up with a potential gem – a hydrogel that is able to absorb up to four times its weight in water.

The creation of the ideal hydrogel has been arduous. Prof Tan has lost count of the number of versions of hydrogel he went through before coming up with the final product. Earlier versions could only absorb 20 per cent of its weight, about as efficient as commercial dehumidifiers. This left him discouraged and led him to drop the project for about a year. He revived it in late 2016 when a sudden brainwave prompted him to experiment with zinc oxide – a compound commonly found in skincare products like sunscreen.

“What we have now is a solution that does not require a single watt of electricity, which is cheaper and more environmentally-friendly than using air conditioning,” he explained.

Air conditioning accounts for more than 40 per cent of the energy used in most buildings. They also contain harmful chemical refrigerants such as chlorofluorocarbons and halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, which are common greenhouse gases that trap heat and lead to depletion of the ozone layer.

Tests showed that the hydrogel he developed is able to reduce the relative humidity of an enclosed space by 20 per cent in just seven minutes. This reduces the perceived temperature by seven to nine deg C.“While it will not be able to cool a room as well as an air con, it will make you feel far less sticky, which will greatly improve the comfort level,” he said.

A typical HDB bedroom, with its windows open, will need a sheet of hydrogel large enough to cover at least one wall to have that effect.

To ensure that the hydrogel will not have to be replaced, Prof Tan has developed another material with the ability to digest water.

“By coating this water-digesting material behind the hydrogel, the hydrogel will technically be able to keep absorbing water vapor from the air indefinitely,” he said.

How to Keep Cool Without Air Con - Continued

The hydrogel coating, which was developed over 18 months, will be piloted at an indoor location in the first half of next year, with the support of Temasek Foundation Ecosperity. The pilot will last four to five months, and the location will likely be a dormitory room, an office, or a public space. Following that, Prof Tan, who is from NUS’ Department of material science and engineering, plans to trial the hydrogel coating at a shaded outdoor location, such as a bus stop or sheltered walkway.

“As our population increases, so will demand for air conditioning. We need to find a less energy-intensive and greener way to keep ourselves cool, he said.

“We might just have found it.”

Example of the New Coating Technology

Innovative project tests the boundaries of HVAC demand response systemsBy Editors of Electric Light & Power/ POWERGRID International Feb 15, 2019

Austin-based Pecan Street announced this week that it will conduct the field testing and data management for a $2.9 million University of Michigan study that will tackle two of the electricity industry’s biggest challenges – management of renewables intermittency and management of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) load growth – the latter of which is projected to be one of the top drivers of global electricity demand and carbon emissions over the next few decades.

The team plans to monitor the distribution system (low voltage lines and equipment) while evaluating how aggressively they can control the HVAC loads to help balance supply and demand. In addition, researchers will look at the tradeoff between good communications, which allows for better control of the loads but is more expensive, and less communications, which allows for less accurate load control but is more cost-effective. The three-year project includes a simulation phase (year one), an experimentation phase (year two), and a field-testing phase (year three).

The field-testing phase will be conducted in Austin with 100 volunteer homes that participate in Pecan Street’s energy research.

Funding for the project is provided by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the U.S. Department of Energy and is one of 40 2018 ARPA-E projects, totaling $98 million.

“Heating and cooling homes and businesses consumes a significant portion of our total electricity, and that demand is growing,” said Pecan Street CEO Suzanne Russo. “Making these systems smarter, more responsive, and more compatible with renewable electricity will be key in reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.”

The third phase of the ARPA-E study will be conducted within Pecan Street’s volunteer research network of connected homes in Austin, TX.

According to the International Energy Agency, air conditioners and electric cooling fans account for nearly 20 percent of the electricity used in the world’s buildings and is “one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate.”

The project will be led by Assistant Professor Johanna Mathieu at the University of Michigan and will examine demand response algorithms for residential heating and cooling systems.

“We have the potential to provide a low-cost, easily implementable approach to improving grid reliability, public health and the environment,” Dr. Mathieu said. “And it’ll be good for the economy long-term, because it should eventually reduce the overall cost of energy.”

Typical Suburban Neighborhoods Can Put a Strain on the Grid

An Example of Grid Usage in Hawaii

Proudly Invites You To Join Us For Our:

2019ANNUAL BACKWATER FISHING

TOURNAMENT

Saturday April 27th, 2019 $1,500.00 will be awarded for:

Best Team Catch (SNOOK, REDFISH & TROUT) total combined length

NON-CASH PRIZES will be award for:*SECOND/THIRD place teams (total combined length SNOOK, REDFISH & TROUT)* LONGEST Tournament fish by LADY ANGLER* LONGEST Tournament fish by JUNIOR ANLGER* LONGEST Snook by INDIVIDUAL ANGLER* LONGEST Redfish by INDIVIDUAL ANGLER* LONGEST Trout by INDIVIDUAL ANGLER

Entry Fee is $ 100.00 per personPaid entry includes:

Tournament Entry, Tournament T-shirt, Tickets for Drawings, and Awards Dinner

Dinner tickets can be purchased separately for $25.00 each. Children under 12 years of age are $10.00 each. Awards dinner will be held at Pinchers at 5:00 PM (located at 5991 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914).

A Mandatory Captain’s Meeting will be held Friday April 26th, 2019 @ 6:00 PM at the Islamorada Fish Company Seafood Restaurant in the Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers (located in the Gulf Coast Town Center). One representative from each Team is required to attend to pick up Rules, Tournament T-shirts and register your vessel!

Please direct all questions to: Andrew Bellstrom via phone at (239) 339-3565, or e-mail abellstrom@bandiflorida. com

ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers), founded in 1894, is an international not-for-profit organization with more than 56,000 members from 132 nations. ASHRAE's mission is advancing the art and science of heating, ventilation, air

conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. A portion of Tournament proceeds are donated to ASHRAE research on behalf of the Southwest Florida Chapter.

2019 ANNUAL BACKWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Thank you for entering the Annual Southwest Florida Backwater Fishing Tournament hosted by the Southwest Florida Chapter of ASHRAE. The festivities this year will begin on Friday evening April 26th at the Islamorada Fish Company Seafood Restaurant at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers (located in the Gulf Coast Town Center). The Captains meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, which will be a cash bar social. One member from each fishing team is required to attend to register their boat and to pick up the tournament T-shirts and other information.

Tournament Rules

This is a catch and release tournament*1st-3rd Place will be determined by the total combined length of 1 Snook, 1 Redfish & 1 Trout.

1. For scoring, anglers will be required to take a picture of their catch on a tournament provided ruler. Fish must be measured with the tail starting at the zero mark of the ruler.

2. No fishing before 7:00 AM. Teams may be on the water and catch bait or navigate to fishing holes prior to official 7:00 AM start.

3. This is an open bait tournament (live or artificial baits may be used).4. Anglers are allowed to fish from any location desired.5. All boats must stay 50 feet away from other vessels, with the exception of pass fishing, a

breakdown or an emergency.6. Kayak and canoe teams must stay together and fish from the same locations.7. The holding of fishing holes or chumming of holes by another boat is not allowed.8. All anglers are required to be at Pinchers no later than 4:00 PM to produce photographs

of fish.9. The ASHRAE tournament directors will resolve any disputes or interpretations of the

fishing rules during review of fish photographs.10. All anglers must be present for any door prizes or awards.11. All anglers must abide by State and Federal fishing regulations.12. All appropriate fishing licenses and/or stamps are the responsibility of each angler.13. All fish must be released alive to constitute a catch.14. Have fun and be safe!

Saturday morning April 27th, 2019 is an Honor Start at 7:00AM from anywhere you would like. No lines in the water until 7:00 AM! There is no formal check-in.

The awards dinner will be held at Pinchers (located at 5991 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914) starting at 5:00 PM. The awards, trophies, prize drawings, and raffle will be held during dinner. All Anglers must be present to win!

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2019 ANNUAL BACKWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Saturday April 27th, 2019This is your opportunity to participate in sponsoring the states only ASHRAE Backwater Fishing Tournament! All prior backwater fishing events were a huge success. This year we anticipate an even bigger turnout. Please be the first to join our team by sponsoring this event.

A Portion of the Proceeds will be contributed to ASHRAE Research

Medallion sponsorship is as follows:

Bronze Medallion $200.00 Company logo will be printed on T-shirtSilver Medallion $300.00 Two paid entry fees, Company logo on T-shirtGold Medallion $500.00 Four paid entry fees (transferable to anyone you wish) Company Logo on T-shirt and special recognitionPlatinum Medallion $1,000.00 Six paid entry fees (transferable to anyone you wish) Large Company Logo on T-shirt Sleeve, plus special recognition

Sponsorship DataCompany Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone/Fax: E-mail:

Sponsor Level: (Please Circle One)Bronze ($200) Silver ($300) Gold ($500)

Please make checks payable to: Southwest Florida ASHRAE2701 Prince Street Fort Myers, FL 33916 Attn: Andrew Bellstrom

Or you can pay on-line with a credit card @ www.swflashrae.orgASHRAE is a non-profit organization with Group Tax Exempt Status

All Sponsorship forms and company logos must be sent in no later than March 29, 2019 in order to get the logos on to the shirts!

2019 ANNUAL BACKWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Saturday April 27th, 2019Official Entry Form

Captain Name Shirt Size

Team Name

Vessel Make

Vessel Length

Vessel Color

ADDITIONAL TEAM MEMBERS1. Shirt Size

2. Shirt Size

3. Shirt Size

I represent by my signature below that my crew and I will comply with the rules of the Annual Backwater Tournament. We will comply with the guidelines established by the State of Florida pertaining to lengths and limits of fish. I understand that I am responsible for my boat and crew at all times and that my vessel meets the minimum safety requirements set by the State of Florida. I hereby release the Southwest Florida Chapter of ASHRAE, its principals and affiliates from all liability.

CAPTAIN SIGNATURE DATE

Please return this completed form NO LATER THAN 04/16/2018 to:

Southwest Florida ASHRAE2701 Prince Street

Fort Myers, FL 33916 Attn: Andrew Bellstrom

Phone: (239) 339-3565, Fax: (239) 332-5928, or e-mail: abellstrom@bandiflorida.com

Please make checks payable to Southwest Florida ASHRAE Or you can pay on-line with a credit card @ www.swflashrae.org