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2020 March YEA Trivia Night at Smashpark
Please join other fellow YEA members at Smashpark on March 9th for Trivia Night. There will be drinks, eats, and Trivia. Event starts at 6:30 with socializing and games start at 7.
2020 February Chapter Meeting – Refrigeration, RP, and MP Night
When
Tuesday February 18, 2020
• 4:30 – 6:00 Check-in, brewery tour, and social hour
• 6:00 – 7:00 Dinner
• 6:15 – 7:15 Technical Presentation
Location
Exile Brewery
1514 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tour
Every tour attendee must pre-register.
Presentation:
The Future of Refrigerants
Safe non-flammable low toxicity F-gases allowed for an exponential increase in the standard of living of society through increased food productivity, reduction in heat related deaths, increased worker productivity and migration of people to cities and to hotter climates. Refrigerant safety was successfully maintained during the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant transition starting the 1990’s to lower ozone depleting refrigerants with the development hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC’s) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s) chemistries. The orderly transition from CFCs to HCFCs and HFCs achieved a balance between the societal environmental demands for reduced ozone depletion while continuing to improve the standard of living in developing countries and minimize the societal safety impacts for everyone.
New societal environmental demands to control climate change are driving the development of new regulatory policies to restrict and lower the direct GWP (global warming potential) impact of F-gases. These regulatory activities have driven significant refrigerant technology development activities globally as a result of climate change concerns. Today designers are being asked to consider new lower direct GWP unsaturated hydrofluorocarbons (HFOs) refrigerants, some of which are slightly flammable under certain conditions, as well as revisiting the application of natural refrigerants, like carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbons and water. This presentation will cover a brief history of refrigerants, how much refrigerants contribute to global warming, update the current regulatory situation, how to name and explain the new ASHARE 2L flammable classification and discuss the future challenges with the new refrigerants. Insights will be shared into the impact on safety and other design considerations with the various refrigerants being proposed by application.
Presenter Biography:
Stephen “Steve” Kujak
Director – Next Generation Refrigerant Research – Ingersoll Rand
La Crosse, WI
From refrigerants to air conditioning and refrigeration product development, Steve Kujak has spent over 27 years being involved in numerous technology and product development projects involving development of new refrigerants, lubricants, compatibility of system materials and environmental sustainability initiatives. Steve holds bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master’s degree in analytical chemistry from the University of North Dakota. Steve has been an author or co-author on greater than 40 publications related to refrigerants and has 14 patents related to HVAC products, including a number refrigerant composition patents related to R410A alternatives.
Steve has been member of ASHRAE since 2006 and is a distinguish service member of ASHRAE. His ASHRAE and industry activities include contributing to refrigerant safety and use standards. He the vice chair of ASHRAE Standard 34 “Designation & Safety Classification of Refrigerants”, which includes also serving as the toxicity subcommittee chair for the last 10 years.” He is a member of Research Administration Committee (RAC) and a past chair for T.C 3.1 “Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants. Outside of ASHRAE.
He was awarded the ASHRAE Crosby Field award for highest rated presentation of a technical paper in 2016 and was also awarded the George Briley Refrigeration Committee award for best ASHRAE journal article on refrigeration in 2017 and 2018.
He is involved with AHRI and is participating in the Alternate Refrigerant Evaluation Program (AREP) and the ARTI Flammability Research Subcommittee.
As director of next generation refrigerant research at Ingersoll Rand, he leads a cross function team of technologists working on low global warming refrigerant technologies that delivers refrigerant technology innovations for Trane and Thermo King. His hobbies include outdoors activities, like gardening, fishing, hunting and camping with his family and is involved in local organizations working on environmental conservation minded projects.
There will be 1 PDH available for presentation. No certificates will be given, the sign in sheets will serve as proof of attendance.
Cost
Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students
Social Sponsor
DPT
Registration
Registration is open now – it will close end of the day February 14th so we can get food counts turned in.
Please register online if you are attending.
Links for related information (when available):
2020 January Chapter Meeting
Building Operators Panel Discussion
When
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
5:30 – Social/Networking
6:15 – Dinner
7:00 – Panel Discussion
Location
Hotel Renovo
11167 Hickman Rd
Urbandale, 50322
Program
Join in an open discussion with building owners and operators from various industry segments. Panelists will share their experiences and the issues they face on a daily basis. All attendees are encouraged to actively participate in the discussion and bring any questions they have for the panelists.
Refreshment Sponsor
Mechanical Sales
Cost
Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students
Registration
Register online when available. Registration will close January 17th.
Please register online if you are attending.
Links for related information (when available):
2019 December Chapter Meeting
Joint Meeting with CSI and SMCI
When
Monday December 16, 2019
11:30 a.m. – Registration Opens/Networking
11:45 a.m. – Lunch Buffet
12:15 p.m. – Welcome – Kim Best, Executive Vice President of Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa
12:20 p.m. – ASHRAE Presentation
12:25 p.m. – Main Program – HVAC Systems Effects – Efficient Duct System Selection with SMACNA’s Executive Director Eli Howard and SMACNA’s Director of Engineering & Technical Resources Mark Terzigni.
Location
Holiday Inn Downtown – Mercy Campus
1050 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Program
- Presentation: HVAC Systems Effects – Efficient Duct System Selection with SMACNA’s Executive Director Eli Howard and SMACNA’s Director of Engineering & Technical Resources Mark Terzigni.
With the continued focus on high efficiency, today’s presentation on fan system effect and impact of duct fitting selection will provide key components for a high performance air distribution system. This highly interactive “live” demonstration comparing the performance of various inlet/outlet conditions and how they greatly impact the overall performance of the fan and system will be covered.
Cost
Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students
Registration
Registration is open now – it will close on December 12th so we can get food counts turned into SMCI.
Please register online if you are attending.
Links for related information (when available):
December IowaStalks Newsletter – pdf – html
2019 November Chapter Meeting
2019 October Chapter Meeting
When
Wednesday October 23, 2019
Dinner Meeting with Ethics Training
Tenative Schedule
4:30-5:00 – Registration and Check In
5:00-6:00 – Social/Networking
6:00-6:30 – Dinner
6:00-6:15 – ASHRAE Updates
6:15-8:15 – Presentation
8:15-8:30 – Additional Social/Networking
Location
Hyperion Field Club
7390 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
Program
Professional Ethics for Licensed Engineers
To ensure the public’s safety, the Iowa Code defines the importance and expectation of ethical behavior for licensed engineers and land surveyors. Attend this interactive presentation to learn about behaving ethically and professionally in a business context, the principles behind ethical decision making and putting ethics into practice as a licensed engineer. This two-hour presentation will satisfy the State of Iowa’s PDH Professional Ethics requirement.
Presenter
Rita Perea
Rita is an international speaker, best-selling author, executive coach, and talent development trainer. She is preparing to celebrate her 20th year as Founder and CEO of Rita Perea Leadership Consulting, Inc.
An experienced executive herself, she has helped business owners, leaders and professionals of all types reach their next level of success and become the highest version of their best selves so that they—and their teams—can thrive in the workplace. Her Iowa-based corporate clients have included Shive-Hattery Architecture + Engineering, Principal Financial Global Investors, Nationwide Insurance, Kemin International, and Meredith Publishing Corporation. Rita’s online Professional Ethics for Engineers and Land Surveyors PDH courses can be found at the SuccessAcademy.online
Rita can be reached at www.RitaPerea.com
Cost
ASHRAE Iowa members – $50
Non-ASHRAE Iowa members – $100
Students – TBD
Social Sponsor
Victaulic
Please register online (when it opens) if you are attending.
Links for related information (when available):
October IowaStalks Newsletter – pdf – web
Sign-In Sheets
Presentation
2019 YEA Rival Week Park Party
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 5:30-7:30 PM
Fairmeadows Park, 543 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join fellow Young Engineers in ASHRAE at Fairmeadows Park to enjoy tailgating, yard games, sand volleyball, and enjoy some food and drinks. Bring a friend, lawn chairs and your team colors!
Registration will be capped at the first 50 YEA Members or students to sign up online!
2019 Fall Frolic Golf Outing
Tuesday August 27, 2019 – 11:00 am Shotgun Start – NOTE EARLIER START TIME!
4-Person Best Ball Tournament
Dinner to follow right after Golf
Door, Pin Event and Place Prizes after dinner
Tournament Club of Iowa
1000 Tradition Drive
Polk City, IA 50226
tcofiowa.com
Pricing:1
$65 – 18-holes – 1/2-cart
$35 – dinner
$5 – mulligans
NOTE: You may bring cash or use a credit card at the clubhouse and on the course. There will be ample opportunities before the event to stock your cart – cooler included – as well as on the course.
Be a Sponsor for the event!
You can sponsor during your golf team registration or right now. The earlier you sponsor, the more publicity you will get. See below for sponsorship levels and our sponsors.
- Silver – $100 – gets you a color sign at a tee box of one of the holes
- Gold – $250 – also gets your name on a sponsorship list at the prize table and sponsors a pin event
- Platinum – $500 – also gets your name at the registration table and sponsors the main door prizes
GOLF REGISTRATION WILL OPEN July 26th
(Sponsorship registration will end at the start of the event!)
Register a team online and pay through our secure payment system or mail a check to:
ASHRAE Golf c/o Hart-Hammer, Inc.
ATTN: Jeff Hammer
529 Elm St. – PO Box 65517
West Des Moines, IA 50265
See the flyer for all of the information in a printable version (just don’t mail it in! Register online!)
Golf and dinner Registration Closes August 20th (or when we reach maximum capacity).
- Payment MUST be made prior to registration closing or your spot may be given to next team on the waitlist.
- NEW – You must register online – you can mail/deliver a check, just make sure it’s in by the deadline!
If you have troubles with the registration site, contact Jason Kems or Jeff Hammer for help.
A BIG Thank You to our Fall Frolic 2019 Sponsors:
Platinum – $500 (limit 4)
Victaulic
Gold – $250
Setpoint Mechanical Solutions
Systems Management & Balancing, Inc.
Trane
DPT Mechanical
Bell Brothers Heating & AC, Inc.
AJ Allen
Central Sales, Inc.
Silver – $100
The Waldinger Corporation
Data Power Technology
Woodman Controls Company
Millennium Technology of Iowa
Hart-Hammer, Inc.
Bluestone Engineering
VHF Sales, Inc.
Rist & Associates
Hydronic Energy
SMCI
August/September IowaStalks Newsletter – pdf – html
2019 ASHRAE Community Sustainability Project – Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
ASHRAE Community Sustainability Project – Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
For more information see the flyer.
Date: Friday, June 7th
Time: 8:00 to 11:30 AM
Below is a sign up link for all volunteers coming out with us. Each individual planning on coming out should sign up by Wednesday, May 29th. This is when we’ll shutdown the sign-up to allow Habitat for Humanity’s construction managers to accurately plan their week and our team’s tasks. On Friday, May 31st, those who registered will receive an email with the site location, what to wear, and other important information.
Habitat for Humanity Registration Link