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Newsletter September 15, 2017

President’s Report

Alamo ASHRAE, I'd like to pause and take a moment to reflect on the damage and ongoing impact to our region, caused by Hurricane Harvey. As the hurricane was tracking toward San Antonio late Friday evening, I was receiving text messages and emails from Jon Symko our Regional Director, and Eleazar Rivera Monterey chapter president, asking if we were okay. It is nice to be apart of a greater community of engineers, ASHRAE members, Texans, and the like. San Antonio was fortunate enough to miss most significant rain fall by a very slim margin. I have seen reports that a mere 30 miles separated us from the heavier bands of 15-20" of rain. However, I'm sure most of us have a relative, friend, co-worker, or colleague who did not fair as well. Watching the ongoing recovery and relief efforts, it is very easy to see this could happen to anyone of us. Images and stories continue to be shared of volunteers, neighbors, and first responders helping and savings lives of storm victims.

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Volunteerism!

Here are some ways you can be involved:

Hurricane Harvey Relief Consider helping one of the following organizations:

• Central TX Food Bank

• Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group

• Greater Houston Community Foundation

Doctor Dong’s Class Doctor Dong teaches HVAC design at UTSA. He need speakers for the fall semester. Email John Delgado if you are interested: [email protected]

Help with an Alamo Chapter Event! Email Chris Delgado if you are interested:

[email protected]

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As the days and months go on, let's continue to remember those affected by this catastrophic event. I encourage everyone to reach out, and find a way to give back to those in need. There are numerous groups throughout town organizing to collect donations of food and clothing, water, and money. Let's all take the time to try to do something, big or small. We have put together a short list of organizations working to help with relief efforts in the volunteerism section. Best Regards, Chris Delgado, PE


Come and make it!

Here are the upcoming chapter events:

• BOT Monthly Meeting, Wednesday September 20th 3:30-4PM

• September Monthly Chapter Meeting, Wednesday September 20th 4-6PM

• October Monthly Chapter Meeting, Tuesday October 17th 11:30-1PM

• 6th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot, Thursday November 2nd 11:30-6PM


Chapter Officer’s Directory - Revised Officers Board of Governors Committee Chairs

President Christopher Delgado, PE 210-701-6326 [email protected]

Travis McLeod , PE 210-826-6392 [email protected]

Website Editor Madison Bryer 210-598-7801 [email protected]

President-Elect Vacant

Mike Layman 210-650-9005 [email protected]

Chapter Technology Transfer Chelsea Moussouni 210-849-9070 [email protected]

Secretary Vacant

Rey Gutierrez , PE 210-491-6018 [email protected]

Historian Mike Layman

Treasurer Alfred Vitela 210-581-7766 [email protected]

Bradley Gilbert 210-426-0887 [email protected]

Membership Promotion Mario Mijangos, PE 210-412-2588 [email protected]

Committee Chairs Continued

Refrigeration Chair Mike Didion [email protected]

STEM Nathan Jones 210-651-5018 [email protected]

Attendance Chair Sam Bush 325-665-2125 [email protected]

Sustainability Golda Obinzu 210-207-1444 [email protected]

Research Promotion Bradley Gilbert

Student Activities John Delgado 210-495-8100 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Anna Morton [email protected]

CRC Fred Gleeson 210-901-3425 [email protected]

YEA—Young Engineers Rey Gutierrez , PE 210-491-6018 [email protected]

Government Activities Thursten Simonsen 210-708-6094 [email protected]





















Hot City, Cool Stories When it opened in January 1928, the Milam was the first high-rise air conditioned office building in the country! The first-of-its-kind air conditioning system was design by Willis Carrier.

The Milam is located at 115 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Check out this ASME article for more information: https://www.asme.org/getmedia/b0ab0ff1-c44b-45af-97a5-fb5f53e80630/155-Milam-High-rise-Air-Conditioned-Building.aspx


Treasurer Report

Current as of: 9/1/17

CURRENT ASSETS

Checking $9,092.09

Money Market $15,503.00

Total Accounts $24,595.09

Petty Cash $200.00

Total Assets $24,795.09

CURRENT LIABILITIES

CRC 2018 (Regional Conference) Host Committee Potential Contribution

$15,500.00

Total Liabilities $15,500.00

Equity $9,295.09

https://www.asme.org/getmedia/b0ab0ff1-c44b-45af-97a5-fb5f53e80630/155-Milam-High-rise-Air-Conditioned-Building.aspx





ALAMOASHRAE

AugustBoardofGovernorsMeetingAgenda

August17,2017

PresidingOfficer:ChrisDelgado

CALLTOORDER:3:45

ADJOURN:4:40

ROLLCALL:CaseyBordelon,AnnaMorton,JenniferTobias-Durandard,ThurstenSimonsen,MikeLayman,ClintUllman,ChelseaMoussouni,HerbertOdhiambo,TaylorRose,,ChristopherDelgado,JonSymko

OFFICER&CHAIRREPORTS

Minutes• RegionaldirectorvisitwithMEPFirms.JonSymko&BillKlock

o SecondmeetingwithlocalMEPprincipalsandseniorengineerso MetwithBrandt,DBR,Alderson&Associates,MEPEngineering,ClearyZimmermano Mostcommonfeedback

§ Wanttosee1hrtechsessionsfocusedonfundamentalsfordesignengineers.Shouldlikelybemultipleclassesoverthecourseoffewweeks.

§ Wouldliketoseeowner’srepresentativespresentatmeetings.Schooldistricts,universities,largecommercial,etc.

• ReviewanyquestionsonMBOso Sendtoregionalcontacto Scheduletimetoreviewo AnyremainingMBOsduebyendofAugust,contactChriswithquestions

• FinalizechaptermtgforOctober&Novembero Needpresenter/topicforNovembero ConsidermovingdatesinceweekofThanksgivingo OctobermtgtobeDOASwithFredGleeson

• YEA/StudentActivitieseventsforfallo SchedulemtgwithUTSAchapter,scheduledforFriday8/25o Dr.BingDongrequestedhelpfromchapterwithgettingindustryrepresentativestocomeand

guestlecture/presentonHVACtopics.Advertisementtobeplacedinnextnewsletter.• ClayShoot

o FinalizeflyerforSeptembernewsletter.o SAGunClubcontractsigned,needtofinalizeinsurance.

• BOGmtglocation/timetobeheldatDoubletreejustbeforemonthlymeetings.ChristocontactDTtoconfirmroomavailable.

• Historian(MikeLayman)-proposedtorecognizeManuelLizcano,moredetailstocome• Newsletter(AnnaMorton)-proposedideasforcartoon/animationofinterestingengineeringhistory,

savedbyanengineer,lessonslearned.• GGAC(ThurstenSimonsen)-haveoneofourchaptermtgsfocusedonGGAC,invitecityofficialtoCRCand

recognize.Moreconnectionswithlocalcommitteesie.AIA,District2030,etc.

BOT Meeting Minutes


Flyer Announcements


October Monthly Chapter Meeting

Tuesday October 17, 2017

11:30‐1PM

Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 37 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78216

Speaker Bio

Fred Gleeson is the Western Sales Manager for Specified Air Solution’s DOAS brands, Addison & Ecotron by Dectron. Fred has over 30 years of sales and management experience with commercial HVAC equipment manufacturers, primarily focused on DOAS and dehumidification. Throughout his career, he has been active in ASHRAE and served in various leadership positions including Alamo Chapter President and Region VIII RVC, Region VIII Treasurer. Currently, Fred is the 2018 CRC Chair for Region VIII.

The Changing Paradigm of DOAS

Since the mid‐1960s, Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) units have evolved into a specialized category of HVAC products that handle both the latent and sensible loads of conditioning ventilation air. Modern DOAS technology strives to meet the minimum ventilation levels mandated by ASHRAE Standard 62.1, while maximizing energy performance beyond the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is a DOAS control strategy for delivering only the required ventilation rate based on occupancy, allowing for substantial energy savings anytime occupancy is below maximum. Unfortunately, the limitations of DX‐based packaged DOAS units have prevented the full realization of the promise of DCV.

The high latent load representative of OA design conditions requires low face velocities across a deep row evaporator coil. Packaged DOAS manufacturers use digital scrolls or inverter compressors to effectively modulate cooling capacity during part load, but that does not enable much VAV turndown. Risks associated with low airflow across the evaporator coil include loss of supply air dew point control, problems with refrigerant P/T management, and freezing in portions of the coil where heat transfer is restricted. Most manufacturers designate 70%‐60% of full airflow as the lowest limit a packaged DOAS can predictably operate.



Infor-

6th Annual Alamo ASHRAE Sporting Clays Shoot Loud Music, BBQ, Beer & Gun Giveaway!

Please join us…the Alamo Chapter of ASHRAE for the biggest party and the best sporting clays shoot in town. This year will be big!

Event Details Thursday, November 2nd 11:30 ‐ 6 p.m. 928 Contour Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Loud Music Cold Beer Good Food Gun Raffle

Benefiting ASHRAE Research & Scholarships



Guest Lecture for Dr. Dong’s HVAC Design

Course at UTSA. Email John Delgado if

you are interested: [email protected]



ASHRAE Society Scholarships Available for 2018-2019

As students return to school this fall, please let them know that scholarship money is available from ASHRAE to help them further their education in HVAC&R engineering & technology as it pertains to the built environment industry. Over the course of 29 years the Society has awarded nearly $2 million to nearly 400 deserving students. A total of 33 Society scholarships are available for the 2018-2019 academic year. Applications are now being accepted for ASHRAE's Undergraduate Engineering, Engineering Technology, Regional/Chapter, and University-Specific Scholarships. All applications must be submitted on or before December 1, 2017 to receive consideration; this includes the Engineering Technology Scholarships (formerly accepted on or before May 1). The scholarships range in value from $3,000 to $10,000. For a complete list of scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application materials, please visit www.ashrae.org/scholarships and share this link with qualified and interested students. Thank you for your support. For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 678-539-1120 (direct).



ASHRAE Learning Institute

2017 Online Course Series

HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials - Registration is $1,264 ($1,009 ASHRAE Member) Gain practical skills and knowledge in designing and maintaining HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use. The training provides real-world examples of HVAC systems, including calculations of heating and cooling loads, ventilation and diffuser selection using the newly renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building as a living lab.

HVAC Design: Level II – Applications - Registration is $854 ($699 ASHRAE Member) HVAC Design: Level II — Applications provides instruction on HVAC system design for experienced HVAC designers and those who complete the HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials training. The training provides information that allows practicing engineers and designers an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems design procedures for a better understanding of system options to save energy.

Visit www.ashrae.org/hvactraining to register and learn how your Chapter can earn PAOE points.

Contact Karen Murray ([email protected]) to discuss scheduling ASHRAE HVAC Training in your Chapter area.

ASHRAE HVAC Design & Operation Training 2 Courses, 5 Days of Intense Instruction

Atlanta ● Columbus ● Denver ● Dubai

2 WAYS TO REGISTER Internet: www.ashrae.org/onlinecourses Phone: Call 1-800-527-4723 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)

One-part course (3 hours) $284 ($219 ASHRAE Member) – -- -- Two-part course (6 hours) $484 ($359 ASHRAE Member)

NEW! Fundamental Requirements of Standard 62.1-2016 NEW! Complying with Standard 90.1-2016 Wednesday, September 6, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Part I: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Part II: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Designing High-Performance Healthcare HVAC Systems Tuesday, September 19, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. NEW! Variable Refrigerant Flow System: Design & Application Wednesday, November 29, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Laboratory Design: The Basics and Beyond Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. NEW! New ASHRAE-Classified Refrigerants to Meet Society’s Changing Needs Introduction to Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Systems Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.



ASHRAE is pleased to announce that the Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) and Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certifications have been recognized by the U.S. Department

of Energy (DOE) as meeting the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines (BBWG).

DOE recognition of these two ASHRAE certification programs positions the employers of BCxPs and

BEAPs to compete for federal, state and local government body contracts calling for the services

provided by these certified professionals.

Want to learn more or even apply? Visit the ASHRAE website.

BCxP Certification

BEAP Certification

ASHRAE certification programs today provide value to 1,000s of proud built-environment professionals,

employers and building owners.

If you or someone at your company is ready to take this next, big career step, the online application will

take just 10–15 minutes.

We look forward to receiving your certification application!

Sincerely,

Susan Polite

Support Coordinator, Career Development

Tel: 678-539-1105



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