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2009 AHR Expo Show Sponsored Educational Program
Learn about the latest technologies and developments from top experts in their fields. Educational sessions, covering
a range of hot topics, will be presented by the industry's leading organizations. |
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2009 AHR Expo Free Educational Sessions |
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No Registration Required!
All sessions will be held at McCormick Place
Click on a session for more information. |
Monday, January 26 | | Time | Room | Title | Organization |
| | 8:00 am | S103d | The ABCs of LON | LMA | Details:
Monday, January 26; 8am-8:50am
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors.
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The ABCs of LON: Hear an overview of the LONWORKS technology and the LONMARK community, including current market trends, strategies, and opportunities in a growing market; also discover simple techniques for streamlining open solutions. |
| | 9:00 am | S103d | Market Opportunities for Open Systems Vendors | LMA | Details:
Monday, January 26th; 9am-9:50am
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Market opportunities for open systems vendors: Quick Serve Restaurants (QSR); data centers; small buildings and convenience stores; and outdoor, parking, and area lighting. |
| | 9:00 am | S102a | SMACNA/ANSI HVAC Duct Construction Standard | SMACNA | Details:
Monday, January 26; 9am-10am
Given by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Mark Terzigni, SMACNA
Eli Howard, SMACNA | Description:
This session will highlight the new SMACNA/ANSI HVAC Duct Construction Standard 3rd Edition. Areas of coverage will include rectangular, flat oval, round and spiral duct construction selection for compliance with the HVAC-DCS. The use of the various pressure tables, transverse joints and reinforcement options will also be provided. |
| | 9:00 am | S102bc | Using Technology to Create Sustainable Green Buildings | AHR Expo | Details:
Monday, January 26; 9am-10am
This presentation is part of a special series of free one-hour Building Automation Sessions presented by Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, David Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc. (CSG), Jim Sinopoli, Smart-Buildings.com and Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC.
Ken Sinclair and Dave Branson are doing their 10th consecutive year of free education sessions for AHR Expo. As our Greener Sustainability Buildings become an interactive part of the Electrical Grid we have a lot to talk about so please join us.
Speakers:
Jim Sinopoli, Smart-Buildings.com
Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com | Description:
An overview of new trends, concepts and ideas that have emerged since the 2008 AHR Expo, New York with a Global Perspective on Cutting Edge Sustainable Developments. The global session will present some stunning examples of real estate developments that are “pushing the envelope” and truly trying to transform the way people live, work and play. The session will discuss the lessons that can be learned from these developments and the impact they will have on our response to sustainability. In addition, a preview of new technologies and ideas that can be found at this years Building Automation & Control Showcase plus the winner and honorable mentions of the 2009 Innovation Awards will be provided. |
| | 10:30 am | S102a | System Operating Costs and Duct Leakage | SPIDA | Details:
Monday, January 26; 10:30am-11:30am
Given by Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association (SPIDA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Dave Schaeffer, Lindab, Inc.
Bob Reid, Lindab, Inc.
Brad Thomas, Hamlin Sheet Metal | Description:
An examination of the impact of duct leakage on an HVAC system’s overall system efficiency rating and operating costs. |
| | 10:30 am | S101a | Training Your Technicians | RSES | Details:
Monday, January 26; 10:30am-12noon
Given by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Mark Lowry, RSES
Renee Tomlinson, RSES | Description:
HVACR contractors, facilities managers, building/business owners - whatever your role, chances are technician training impacts your bottom line. Learn what options are available to you today that you can implement tomorrow. |
| | 11:00 am | S102bc | GridWise and the Nation's Carbon Footprint | GWAC | Details:
Monday, January 26; 11:00am-12noon
Given by the GridWise Architectural Council (GWAC), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Jack McGowan, President & CEO, Energy Control Inc. Moderator;
Lynne Kiesling, Dept. of Economics, Northwestern University;
Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC;
Anto Budiarjo, President & CEO, Clasma Events Inc.; | Description:
This session will explore the topic of energy and electricity and how growth in electric demand for buildings and heating, ventilation and air conditioning is impacting our environment. The speakers will address the impact of buildings on our nation’s demand for energy and will explore how some of the technological developments on the horizon will change approaches to the design of buildings. Particularly in light of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008 and its’ mandates for Smart Grid and Zero-Net Energy Buildings, this is an area that should be of great concern to the AHR community. |
| | 11:00 am | S102d | Seismic Qualification of Cooling Towers by Shake Table Testing | CTI | Details:
Monday, January 25; 11am-12noon.
Given by the Cooling Technology Institute (CTI), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Panos Papavizas, Baltimore Aircoil | Description:
Participants in this session will learn about the seismic design requirements contained in the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE 7-05 that are applicable to cooling towers with a focus on seismic qualifications methods for packaged towers including full-scale, shake-table testing. |
| | 1:00 pm | S101a | Environmental Compliance Pays You Back | AFE | Details:
Monday, January 26; 1:00pm-2:30pm
Given by the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
James A. Haigh, PE/CPE | Description:
Description coming soon. |
| | 1:30 pm | S102bc | Energy Economics in Your Buildings | AHR Expo | Details:
Monday, January 26; 1:30pm-2:30pm
This presentation is part of a special series of free one-hour Building Automation Sessions presented by Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, David Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc. (CSG), Jim Sinopoli, Smart-Buildings.com and Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC.
Ken Sinclair and Dave Branson are doing their 10th consecutive year of free education sessions for AHR Expo. As our Greener Sustainability Buildings become an interactive part of the Electrical Grid we have a lot to talk about so please join us.
Speakers:
Dave Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc.
Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com | Description:
Energy suppliers cannot generate enough energy in the coming years for the anticipated demand. The new economics is changing our society and our culture by demanding sustainability. Sustainability Connected Converged Conservation is now mandatory. This fact will drive billions of dollars in revenue for integrators over the next decade. The key to the future is to combine systems knowledge with Building Automation applications. This session will be an open discussion with practical examples of sustainable design and implementation using LEED and other evolving concepts. |
| | 1:30 pm | S102d | Maximizing System Performance with Condensing/Noncondensing Boilers | ABMA | Details:
Monday, January 26; 1:30pm-2:30pm
Given by the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Alan Wedal, Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. | Description:
Starting with a brief review of condensing and noncondensing hot water boilers, this presentation delves into several typical hydronic piping configurations including primary/secondary and those involving the heating of domestic water. It then proceeds into the control side of the system and how best to select, regulate and control multiple boilers to maximize energy efficiency with and without outdoor temperature sensing. This will include the selection and staging of both condensing and noncondensing boilers when both designs are part of the same system. |
| | 2:00 pm | S101b | Specifying BACnet Job Integration for Success | BACnet | Details:
Monday, January 26; 2pm-3pm
Given by BACnet International (BI), this session will be given again on Tuesday, January 27th at 3:30pm and both are free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Grant Wichenko, Appin Solar Association Inc.
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Description coming soon. |
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Tuesday, January 27 | | Time | Room | Title | Organization |
| | 8:00 am | S103d | Government Tax Incentives for Businesses Implementing Building System Upgrades | LMA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 8am-8:50am
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session if free for all visitors. | Description:
Government tax incentives for businesses implementing building system upgrades. The GreenLink Conservation Alliance and LONMARK team to lobby legislature. |
| | 8:00 am | S101a | Hydronic Radiant Control Strategies | RPA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 8am-10am
Given by the Radiant Panel Association (RPA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Alan Deal, Performance Engineering Group | Description:
Coming soon. |
| | 8:30 am | S101b | HVACR Education & Training: Important Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | AHRI | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 8:30am-9:30am
Given by The News on behalf of the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Coming soon. |
| | 9:00 am | S103d | Standards and Technology Update | LMA | Details:
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Standards and Technology Update: LONWORKS technology achieves ISO/IEC Standardization, and ASHRAE and LONMARK work together to develop open specifications. Understand the impact these monumental milestones will have on the intelligent, integrated buildings industry, and on your business. |
| | 9:30 am | S102bc | Green Buildings, BIM and Evolving Energy Standards | AHR Expo | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 9:30am-10:30am
This presentation is part of a special series of free one-hour Building Automation Sessions presented by Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, David Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc. (CSG), Jim Sinopoli, Smart-Buildings.com and Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC.
Ken Sinclair and Dave Branson are doing their 10th consecutive year of free education sessions for AHR Expo. As our Greener Sustainability Buildings become an interactive part of the Electrical Grid we have a lot to talk about so please join us.
Speakers:
Dave Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc.
Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com | Description:
Our new focus on reducing our impacts on energy resources and changing climate conditions is increasing our emphasis on building planning, design, and construction techniques. Sustainable design using Building Information Modeling “BIM” with ever tightening energy standards such as ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1, is moving us towards more responsible building energy usage. BAS can be found at the heart of all these efforts. Information technology, whether illustrated by BIM, smart meters, smart grids or intelligent control systems, can help us monitor and control energy use and ultimately save both energy and cost providing an immediate return-on-investment in terms of higher employee productivity and reduced operating expenses. Please join us in this discussion. |
| | 9:30 am | S102a | Labeling Fans for Energy Efficiency | AMCA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 9:30am-11:30am
Given by the American Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
John Cermak Ph.D., Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. | Description:
In the recent time legislative and regulatory bodies in a number of countries, including the United States, European Union and others, started working on measures leading to substantial reduction of energy consumption. These bodies are looking at professionals in various fields seeking help in their efforts. In the United States the ASHRAE took a leading role in efforts to reduce the energy consumption by 2020 in non-residential buildings by 30%. In EU were issued directives with the similar purpose. AMCA International has tasked its Fan Committee to propose a labeling system for fans by their energy efficiency. The progress has been shared with the ASHRAE 90.1 Committee as well as with ISO Technical Committee 117 - Fans. |
| | 10:00 am | S102d | Emission Reductions Using Combustion & Post Combustion Processes CANCELLED | ABMA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 10am-11am
Given by the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA), this session if free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Bob Rizza, Power Flame, Inc. | Description:
Unfortunately this session will no longer be held at the AHR Expo this year. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
| | 10:00 am | S101b | VRF Cooling Systems - an application engineer's perspective; plus current "Green" issues | HARDI | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 10am-12noon
Given by HARDI, this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Description coming soon. |
| | 11:00 am | S102bc | "Building to Grid": Enabling Buildings to Trade Their Energy | AHR Expo | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 11:00am-12 noon, **NOTE: New Time, was previously scheduled for 1:30pm - 2:30pm**
This presentation is part of a special series of free one-hour Building Automation Sessions presented by Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, David Branson, Compliance Services Group, Inc. (CSG), Jim Sinopoli, Smart-Buildings.com and Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC.
Ken Sinclair and Dave Branson are doing their 10th consecutive year of free education sessions for AHR Expo. As our Greener Sustainability Buildings become an interactive part of the Electrical Grid we have a lot to talk about so please join us.
Speakers:
Toby Considine, Systems Specialist, UNC
Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com
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B2G success is defined as enabling buildings to trade their energy. The goal of the Smart Grid standardization efforts is to design the information exchange and informational interoperability to enable healthy markets to emerge around energy use in buildings. Convergence is changing everything for everyone by leading us down the same data paths while using our data as it has never been used before. The protocol for communication to any layer of the cloud should be the same; internet ready, secured, and standards based plus ready for e-commerce. In this session come and stick your head in the newly formed computer and communication clouds. |
| | 12:00 pm | S103d | Case Studies: Successful projects with real ROI and energy savings data | LMA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27th; 12noon - 2pm
Given by Lonmark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Case Studies: Successful projects with real ROI and energy savings data; keys to the implementation of open specifications. |
| | 1:00 pm | S101a | Requirements of the Technical Commissioning Process | NEBB | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 1pm-2pm
Given by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), this session is free for all visitors.
| Description:
This presentation will cover an overview of the Commissioning Process and discuss the differences between two varying approaches that can be used to deliver Commissioning Services: Technical Commissioning and Process Commissioning. The advantages and disadvantages of both delivery methods will be discussed. |
| | 1:00 pm | S101b | Saving Energy Through Proper Air Filtration | NAFA | Details:
Tuesday, Janaury 27; 1pm-2pm
Given by the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA), this session is free for all visitors and followed at 2pm by the same presentation in Spanish, 'Ahorro de Energía a través de una Filtración de Aire Apropiada'.
Speaker:
Chris Zaker, Glasfloss Industries | Description:
Hidden in the HVAC system beyond view is a bank where you can realize savings…called the Air Filter Bank. NAFA’s presentation, “Energy Savings Through Proper Air Filtration” will demonstrate the savings that a building owner/manager can realize if they use the proper filter for the application. Sustainability through life cycle costing will also be shown and formulas made available to the attendees. You can have cleaner air and energy and cost savings when you use the correct filter.
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| | 1:00 pm | S102a | SMACNA/ANSI Seismic Restraint Standard | SMACNA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 1pm-2pm
Given by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Mark Terzigni, SMACNA
Eli Howard, SMACNA | Description:
This presentation will review the requirements for seismic bracing of piping, ductwork and conduit for compliance to the model building codes, including transverse bracing, alternate bracing and floor supported details to ensure they remain attached to the structure during a seismic event. |
| | 1:30 pm | S102bc | B2G - Building to Grid - and the Next Frontier for BACnet | GWAC | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 1:30-2:30pm **NOTE: New Time, was previously scheduled for 11:00am - 12 noon**
Given by Gridwise Architectural Council (GWAC), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Jack McGowan, President & CEO, Energy Control Inc., Moderator;
David Holmberg, NIST Building & Fire Research Lab Building Environment Division, Mechanical Systems & Controls Group;
Ronald E. Jarnagin, scientist and program manager, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; | Description:
This session will explore how BACnet leaders along with the Buildings Industry and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are pursuing interoperability between buildings and the electric grid. A major effort is underway to evaluate how standards like BACnet could become the enabling technology to curb the impact that buildings have on growth in electric demand, but also to provide ways for buildings to be paid to reduce energy cost. This session will include a discussion of the NewEnergy Alliance and other initiatives that are pursuing best practices for electricity and its’ use by heating, ventilation and air conditioning, as well as the impact that this has on carbon footprint. |
| | 1:30 pm | S102d | Carbon Monoxide: A Clear and Present Danger | GreenMech | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 1:30pm-3:30pm
Given by the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech), this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Bob Dwyer, Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA)
Erik Rasmussen, Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA) | Description:
This class explains: what is carbon monoxide (CO); how CO is produced; health effects of CO exposure; how to respond to an alarm; basic testing procedures; code compliance and exposure standards. |
| | 2:00 pm | S101b | Ahorro de Energía a través de una Filtración de Aire Apropiada | NAFA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 2pm-3pm
Presented in Spanish by the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA), this session is presented in Spanish and free for all visitors. It is preceded at 1pm by the same presentation in English, 'Saving Energy Through Proper Air Filtration'.
Speaker:
Marisa DeSegovia, Air-Care de Mexico | Description:
Oculto en sistema HVAC, más allá de la simple vista existe un banco donde puede realizar ahorros… llamado el Banco de Filtros de Aire. La presentación de NAFA, “Ahorro de Energía a través de una Filtración de Aire Apropiada” demostrara los ahorros en que un gerente / dueño de edificios puede obtener si utilizan los filtros apropiados para la aplicación. Será demostrada la sustentabilidad a través de los costos de la vida útil, además de disponer de fórmulas para los asistentes. Se puede obtener aire mas limpio y ahorros de energía y costos cuando se utiliza el filtro correcto. |
| | 2:30 pm | S102a | Best Ventilation Practices for High Performance Homes | HVI | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 2:30pm-4:30pm
Given by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI), this session is free for all visitors.
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This brand new workshop, jointly developed by HVI and EEBA, highlights best practices for building high performance homes. Participants will learn the essential elements of designing, installing and maintaining effective, efficient residential mechanical ventilation systems. Participants will also learn effective communication tools to promote the benefits of proper ventilation to their customers. |
| | 2:30 pm | S101a | Wireless Building Automation Solutions | ZigBee | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 2:30pm-3:30pm
Given by the ZigBee Alliance, this session is free for all visitors.
Speakers:
Jay Hendrix, Manager, Wireless Solutions, Siemans AG
Jim Kohl, Senior Product Manager, Trane | Description:
This talk will provide an overview of the ZigBee Alliance and its mission. It will address the basic functionality delivered by the standard, where it fits in the wireless arena, plus how ZigBee technology is being used in commercial building automation solutions today. The talk will also cover the status of using ZigBee as a wireless data layer link for BACnet communications. |
| | 3:00 pm | S103d | Implementing True Open Systems Using LonWorks | LMA | Details:
Tuesday, January 27th; 3pm-4:30pm
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Implementing true open systems using LONWORKS. Strategies for successful specifications, bidding and enabling ‘green’ strategies for government facilities and educational institutions; potential guest speakers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, public/private schools, and municipalities. |
| | 3:30 pm | S102d | Green Building Rating Systems - A Comparative Analysis | GreenMech | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 3:30pm-5:30pm
Given by the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech), this session is free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Tom Meyer, Green Mechanical Council | Description:
A comparative analysis of three Green building rating systems: Energy Star, Green Globes and LEED. What are the advantages, disadvantages, processes, and differences? A must attend class for anyone involved with Green buildings. |
| | 3:30 pm | S101b | Specifying BACnet Job Integration for Success | BACnet | Details:
Tuesday, January 27; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Given by BACnet International (BI), this session will be held on Monday, January 26th at 2:00pm as well and both are free for all visitors.
Speaker:
Grant Wichenko, Appin Solar Association Inc. | Description:
Description will be coming soon |
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Wednesday, January 28 | | Time | Room | Title | Organization |
| | 8:00 am | S103d | Front-end Options, User Interfaces and Enterprise Connectivity Options | LMA | Details:
Wednesday, January 28th; 8am-8:50am
Given by LonMark Americas (LMA), this session is free for all visitors. | Description:
Front-end options, user interfaces and enterprise connectivity options - the latest and greatest in the market with a focus on standalone and remotely-managed solutions for small buildings. |
| | 9:00 am | S103d | RF Control Systems: Building Reliable, Scalable, and High-Value Control Networks | LMA | Details:
Wednesday, January 28th; 9am-9:50am | Description:
RF Control Systems: Building Reliable, Scalable, and High-Value control networks: The EnOcean Alliance and LONMARK have teamed to bring highly reliable, open, interoperable RF control to commercial buildings for the first time. |
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