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Publication of the Kansas City Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‐Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

                                                                                                                                        Newsletter Editor:  Ann Peratt (ann.peratt@pkmreng.com)   http://www.kcashrae.org/ 

November is a time for gratitude  I want to take time to thank our Chapter members who are actively involved in our operation. They have given a lot to our group, showing diligence and a desire to bring our Chapter up to the standards that I consider all our members find essential. Thank you for your continued efforts! I wish to again emphasize that our goal as the Kansas City Chapter of ASHRAE is to serve our membership. We have received some input about our programs and activities, but I would like to encourage you, the membership, to submit your ideas on what you want out of ASHRAE. We have another great program scheduled this month. Jay Eldridge will be speaking about Fan technology. Jay is the Applied Air Systems Development Manager for Daikin Applied. He has 25 years’ experience in the application and design of applied HVAC systems. His current responsibilities include optimizing and working with applied air systems, but he has an extensive background in chiller and heat pump systems. I would also like to mention that the Student Night tour held on October 2nd at the University of Kansas (KU) we had students from each of the 3 student branches attend, and that there were over 50 people who attended the tour. US Engineering did an excellent job running the tour and the students learned a great deal. The 2018 ASHRAE Winter Conference in balmy Chicago is just around the corner and registration is now open and Early Bird registration runs through Nov 2nd. In closing, please let me remind you that Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 5th. So please be sure and set your clock back!   Kevin Morris Chapter President

November2017Breeze

Fan Technology Presented by: Jay Eldridge  

Monday, November 6th, 2017 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch Meeting 11:30 am Check In Crowne Plaza KC – Overland Park 12601 95th St. Lenexa, KS 66215  

RSVP at www.kcashrae.org by  Deadline Friday, Nov. 2nd – by Noon $25 = On-line before deadline $30 = after RSVP deadline

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Jay will give an update on EC fans and their use in air handler fan arrays. It will include an overview of the permanent magnet motor technology, the fan and the wire to air efficiency. We will also talk about how they are being applied into AHUs with a pro and con analysis of EC fans vs traditional arrays and single fan AHUs.

November Presentation: Electronically Commutated Fan Arrays

Presentation Overview About the Presenter

By Jay Eldridge

Monday, November 6th , 2017 at Clarion Hotel Kansas City 12601 95th St. Lenexa, KS 66215

Jay Eldridge Jay Eldridge is a Regional Applied Equipment Sales Manager for Daikin Applied. He has over 26 years experience in the application and design of applied HVAC systems. His current responsibilities include support and optimizing central and decentralized HVAC systems.

Jay is a long time member of ASHRAE and served as the chair of the District Energy (TC 6.2) technical committee and is a member of the Large Building Air-Conditioning Systems (TC 9.01) committee. He is also a member of the Fans technical committee (TC 5.1) Jay has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University.

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      Student Activities  

 

 

 

 

 

Student Night Student night was a great success. We were glad all the students were able to make it and see what our industry is all about. All the students had a great opportunity to be on a construction site as well as network with a lot of great engineers. We also want to thank and recognize all of those who sponsored a student: Keith Koudele, Mike Lorenz, Amy Stadler, Adam Neth, Mohammed Alshayeb, and Ralph Metcalf. Annual ASHRAE High School Job Shadowing Program Shortly after the first of the year we will be coordinating our annual Job Shadowing program. Let me know if you or your company are interested in showing high school juniors and seniors what a profession in engineering or contracting entails. It is just a 2 hour commitment with 4-6 students. Scholarships: A lot of great opportunities for scholarships, don’t wait till last minute to get them in. Last year there were very few applications turned in at the local level and even nationally for the society scholarship. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Keith Hammerschmidt (khammerschmidt@mfec.com) or Adam Neth (adam@insitegroup.net) for any questions or references for society scholarship. Deadlines are fast approaching, Local KC ASHRAE scholarship is due Friday, December 8th, 2017. ASHRAE society scholarship is due Friday, December 1st, 2017. Local KC ASHRAE scholarship is available online at http://www.kcashrae.org/committees/students/ ASHRAE society scholarship for the Undergraduate Engineering Society Scholarship can be filled out at: https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/scholarship-program   

Are you looking for quality Engineers, Contractors, or Sales Representatives involved in the ASHRAE community, but don't know where to advertise your job posting?   

KC ASHRAE has a solution for you! A half page job posting can be advertised in the Breeze and on the website for a $100 RP donation (per posting, per month). Please contact Ann Peratt at ann.peratt@pkmreng.com if you are interested in advertising in the Breeze and online.

Membership Promotion (MP) 

 

 

 

   

 

   

Welcome to the following New and Returning Members! ‐ Tammie Fischbach ‐ Devin Hall ‐ Christopher Swingle ‐ Jared Palan ‐ Adam Aldana ‐ Jennifer Gerlach

 

November is the first membership promotion meeting of the year 

Get your piece of ASHRAE Kansas City History 100th Anniversary Lapel Pins Available 

 

Just $3.00.  Check the registration table at the chapter meeting. 

That means the Membership Promotion challenge is on. The ASHRAE chapter member that encourages one of the next five new chapter members to join ASHRAE gets either FREE attendance to December’s meeting or a $25 gift card. Share with your associates the reason you are an ASHRAE member and encourage them to join ASHRAE.

October Student Night Tour

      WiA (Women in ASHRAE) 

 

 

 

 

   

The WiA had their first event on October 12th at Amigoni’s to enjoy some wine and networking with fellow ASHRAE members. A big thank you to BCS for sponsoring a great first event! We will be planning future events and if you are interested in joining the group to help plan, attend or are interested in sponsoring events please contact Misty Givens at mgivens@bldgcontrols.com WiA is open to everyone, so we look forward to seeing you at a future event!  

ASHRAE YEA

HAPPY

HOUR

Two Drink tickets to the first 25

RSVP to Christopher swingle at chriss@martinkc.com

November 9th 6-7:30 at char bar

4050 Pennsylvania Ave #150, Kansas City, MO 64111

appetizers | cash bar | raffle drawing

 

   

   

                                                                                                                                       Educational Opportunities at ASHRAE 

 ASHRAE offers online courses along with 5 day HVAC Essentials and Application courses.  These are great opportunities for beginner information for new designers or for skilled engineers to refine their approach to design.  Visit the applicable websites to register or find more information.