ASHRAE Insights  August 2013 1

August 2013
Volume 28
Number 4

A Father and Son AEDGs Hit

Memphis Tradition 500,000
By Jeff Gatlin, P.E.,
Memphis Chapter president 2004 – 2005;
Region VII director and regional chair (DRC) 2011 – 2014
Milestone
Since being introduced eight years ago
MEMPHIS—The 2013 – 14 Society year marks the first time to encourage energy efficient design in a
ASHRAE has had a president who is the son of a Presidential Member. range of building types, the Advanced En-
In the almost 70 years since the chartering of the Memphis Chapter, ergy Design Guide series from ASHRAE
there have been five pairs of parent-child chapter presidents: and partnering organizations has hit the
• T.J. O’Brien, 1944 – 45, and Joe O’Brien, 1964 – 65 half-million circulation mark.
• Charlie Schaffler, 1969 – 70, and Brian Schaffler, 2002 – 03 More than 500,000 copies of the books
• Kenneth Jack, 1974 – 75, and Evans Jack, 1998 – 99 and 2005 – 06 have been downloaded or purchased since
Jerry Gatlin (left) was chapter president in 2001 – 02,
• Jerry Gatlin, 2001 – 02, and Jeff Gatlin, 2004 – 05 first published in 2005. In 2008, ASHRAE
and son Jeff Gatlin served as secretary.
• Bob Colmer, 1971 – 72, and John Colmer, 2007 – 08 began making the Advanced Energy Design
Not too surprisingly, all of these men have also been business pains to make sure every project he worked on was of the Guide (AEDG) series available for free
partners. The five firms represented by these men are among the finest quality. Joe O’Brien continued his father’s tradition of download at www.ashrae.org/freeaedg.
oldest continuously operating HVAC-related firms in the Memphis excellence and service to the industry and local community The books provide 30% and 50% energy
area. O’Brien Engineering was founded in 1925; Gorham-Schaffler even into retirement. He is best known by local members as savings when compared with the minimum
in 1971; Engineered Mechanical Equipment in 1970; Thompson an expert in the area of cooling tower applications. code requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/
Engineers in 1949; and Computer Environment in 1977. In 1969, Brian Schaffler was a newborn, and the 1969 – 70 IESNA Standard 90.1, Energy Standard
T.J. O’Brien is remembered today by only a handful of the chap- chapter president, Charlie Schaffler, was one of the top sales for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
ter’s most senior members. In his era, O’Brien was considered the engineers in town. Shortly thereafter, Charlie would part- Buildings.
regional expert in steam applications, and was a published author on ner with Cliff Gorham and spend more than three decades The series was developed by a commit-
the subject. He was also a very conscientious person who took great See Father and Son, Page 2 tee representing a diverse group of energy
professionals drawn from ASHRAE, the
American Institute of Architects (AIA), the

Energy Audits Among New Courses Illuminating Engineering Society (IES),

the United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) and the Department of Energy
Given the tremendous growth in empha- of its ASHRAE Learning Institute fall on- the best audits that we can will help move (DOE).
sis on energy efficiency in existing build- line course series, offers guidance on best the industry forward to net zero energy ASHRAE Fellow Don Colliver has over-
ings, private markets are looking for cost- practices and other information relevant for buildings, so this course focuses on how to seen the development of the series since it
effective investments to make in buildings. building owners, managers and government actually conduct good audits.” began in 2003. He called for development
Energy efficiency represents an excellent entities. Kelsey notes that new industry research of the series during his year as president of
opportunity to provide great returns while “As we work to identify investment op- shows revenue from energy-efficient HVAC ASHRAE. During that time, he noted that
helping the environment, and improving portunities in commercial buildings, we systems will grow from $17.2 billion in ASHRAE had found “that a single docu-
indoor environmental quality. want to ensure that any recommendations 2013 to $33.2 billion by 2020. ment such as a code cannot effectively be
One way to learn what building improve- are cost effective, technically feasible and “That growth will not be possible without used for multiple objectives,” and proposed
ments are needed is to conduct an energy result in significant energy savings,” said independent energy auditors who can put simplification and increased usability by
audit. A new course from ASHRAE, part Jim Kelsey, course instructor. “Providing See Courses, Page 2 See AEDGs, Page 2

ASHRAE Honeymoon Historical Minute

Couple Celebrates Occasion
At Annual Conference In Denver Early Ventilation
DENVER—When Howard McKew set out for ASHRAE’s 2012 Annual “In the ventilation of theaters by the
Conference, he expected the highlights to include visiting his son and upward system, the space under the au-
receiving a Distinguished Service Award. He didn’t expect to meet his ditorium is used as a plenum chamber,
future wife along the way. and there are openings under the seats or
McKew, an ASHRAE Fellow and Life Member, is vice chair of TC in perforated chair legs. In this way each
9.1, Large Building Air-Conditioning Systems and a voting member of person receives an individual air supply,
Task Group 2-HVAC Security. which, after passing over him, ascends
On June 20, 2012, he flew from his home in Manchester, N.H., to to the ceiling, where the vitiated air is
San Antonio, changing planes in Tampa, Fla. His seatmate was Lynn drawn off by means of an exhaust fan.
Tamburro of Greenville S.C. Such systems require only about twenty
“Those who know me also know that I don’t talk to anyone when I Howard McKew and Lynn Tamburro at their wedding. cubic feet of air per occupant per minute
fly,” he said. “I have it planned so that I can read all those HVAC articles better cook. She damaged her rotator cuff weight lifting and to give good results….
I’ve stored up until the plane hits 10,000 feet. At that point I fire up my I was recovering from a similar but less serious rotator cuff “Particular attention must be paid
computer and do my work undisturbed—no phone calls, no interruptions. injury from weight lifting. She is also very active walking, to the exhaust ventilation of foyers and
I once sat next to actress Nicole Kidman and never spoke to her, so sitting hiking and biking as I have been since my teenage years. smoking-rooms, in order to insure an
next to Lynn was not going to be any different.” The only difference we seemed to have is that she grew up inward current of air into these rooms
He turned out to be wrong. on the West Coast in California (Lynn has lived in southern through doorways or other openings.
“Lynn is a very talkative person and was talking to whoever would California for the past 22 years) and I grew up on the East It is practically impossible to secure
listen to her about her life, her divorce and her children,” he said. “For Coast in Massachusetts.” proper ventilation of theaters without
some reason I decided to shut off my computer and talk to her…well, As they got off the plane in San Antonio, McKew gave employing fans.”
listen to her, since she does all the talking. It turns out we have a lot Tamburro his business card and asked her to send him a few —Ventilation of Buildings by
in common beginning with the same birthday (the date Elvis died) recipes. In return, she gave him her phone number and email William Snow and Thomas Nolan, 1906
but 10 years apart. She loves to cook, and I had started to become a See Honeymoon, Page 2
2 ASHRAE Insights  August 2013

Father and Son, From Page 1 AEDGs, From Page 1

selling various lines of equipment. Brian Thus far, Evans is the only two-term presi- founding until just months before his pass- creating a suite of documents related to
Schaffler started his career in Denver as a dent in the chapter’s history. Evans continues ing in late 2012. He was the last member energy efficiency.
consulting engineer and ASHRAE member. to serve as a member of the Chapter Board of of either of the predecessor organizations “This is truly a dream come true result-
Brian was made an offer he couldn’t refuse, Governors, where he keeps an experienced to remain active in the chapter. ing from a challenge issued during my
and changed his career path to follow his eye on the next generation of leaders. Like Brian Schaffler, John Colmer tried ASHRAE presidential theme address in
father into the family business. Immediately Unique among the group, Jerry Gatlin his hand at other endeavors before return- June 2002. I knew I wasn’t smart enough
upon his return to Memphis, Brian became and Jeff Gatlin served as chapter officers ing to the fold and joining his father at to do it but I knew that the team of people
involved in the chapter and served as chap- at the same time. The other four sons Computer Environment. John rose quickly with whom I was associated would be able
ter president in 2002 – 03. served 20 to 30 years after their fathers. in the esteem of his colleagues and in his to get it accomplished—and they did!”
Evans Jack still recounts stories of egg Jeff was elected to the chapter’s Board involvement with the chapter. Though his Colliver said, jokingly.
tosses and other chapter-sponsored fam- of Governors on the same day that Jerry presidential term ended in 2008, John Reflecting on the milestone as he rolls
ily events from the days when he was a was elected chapter secretary. Jerry stands always remains willing to give advice and off the steering committee as chair, a posi-
young child and Ken was “going through out among the consulting engineers in the assistance to the newer group of chapter tion he’s held since 2003, Colliver shared
the chairs.” Kenneth Jack has served the Memphis Chapter because he has spent leaders. the five things he loves most about the
chapter for the years since his presidential his entire 52-year (and counting) career Years ago, before there was Young En- series.
term in the unofficial position of Chapter with the same employer, rising from junior gineers in ASHRAE (YEA) or a Society- Here are the remaining four—with the
Memorials chair. HVAC draftsman to president of the firm. wide priority to include members under realization of his challenge being one:
Ken is dedicated and unfailingly consci- Jeff’s ASHRAE involvement moved from the age of 35 in chapter leadership, former • “It is a coordinated, team effort of four
entious about publically commemorating the chapter level, to a term as regional vice DRC Hal Lunsford noted during a visit to major organizations representing over
the life of every member who passes away chair, and then on to the Board of Directors the Memphis Chapter that he thought the 300,00. building professionals.
and keeping the membership informed of as Region VII director and regional chair. primary reason for the chapter’s tradition of • Each of the documents has been written
those who are ill. He has recently assisted On July 1, 1953, Robert P. (Bob) Colmer, success was the balance of senior members, by some of the most knowledgeable profes-
the Region VII historian and director and Jr. was enrolled as a Charter Member of the mid-career members and junior members sionals in the industry. There is tremendous
regional chair with the creation of Chapter Mid-South Section of the American Society who took active leadership roles. wealth of knowledge and wisdom amongst
Memorials chair positions in all 13 of Re- of Refrigeration Engineers (ASRE). A few This is still reflected in the father-son the project team members writing each docu-
gion VII’s chapters. Evans Jack is dedicated years later, ASRE merged with the Ameri- leadership tradition. A visitor could drop ment and they have been generous in sharing
to the chapter leadership tradition that he can Society of Heating and Ventilation in at any random Memphis Chapter event their time and knowledge to produce these
agreed to return to serve a second presiden- Engineers (ASHVE) to form ASHRAE, and and see half of these members still in at- documents with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
tial term and then chair the 2008 Region VII the Memphis Chapter was born. Bob was tendance, and still active in the affairs of • While there may have been considerable
Chapters Regional Conference. an active member of the chapters from its the chapter. debates and a lot of learning going on, all
of the project team members treated each
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• IAQ Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commis- Honeymoon, From Page 1
Thomas H. Phoenix, P.E.
Treasurer sioning, Nov. 13 address, clarifying she would not send him
T. David Underwood, P.Eng. the recipes unless he contacted her first.
Vice Presidents • Energy Modeling: Best Practices and Applications—Parts 1 On McKew’s return trip to San Antonio
Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng.
Bjarne W. Olesen, Ph.D.
and 2, Sept. 16 from visiting his son in Fort Hood on June
23, he called Tamburro.
Daniel C. Pettway
Thomas E. Werkema
• NEW! Commercial Building Energy Audits—Parts 1 and 2, “We met for coffee at Starbucks,” he said.
Secretary & Executive Vice President Nov. 4 “I’m a Dunkin Donut coffee drinker so you
Jeff H. Littleton can see I was compromising again. I left
POLICY GROUP Lynn that day, almost late to receive the Dis-
2013 – 14 Chair unbiased, engineering-based information in commercial buildings, with means that tinguished Service Award from ASHRAE.”
Publications Committee into the hands of decision-makers,” he said. are more effective than simple cost effec- The two agreed they would continue
Ashish Rakheja The two-part course, Commercial tiveness.” to talk, which they did on a daily basis. In
Building Energy Audits, includes a sum- The course takes place Nov. 4 and 6. For September, he invited Tamburro to visit New
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time-saving tips for energy auditors; how The 13 ASHRAE Learning Institute fall to marry me on Valentine’s Day 2013,” he
process, procedure, design or the like which may be to hire an auditor; what to ask for in a online courses provide professional devel- said. “I picked the day we would get mar-
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BOD Approves Council Items in Denver

The following items were approved & Spalding be retained as legal counsel, ay, bd, bc, bg, bi , bj, br, bt, bv, ca, cc, ce,
by the Board of Directors (BOD) at the Lesesne Capital Management Inc. be ap- ch, cj, ck, cn, cp, f and w to Standard 90.1-
2013 Annual Conference, excluding those proved as investment advisor and Jones 2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Ex-
items discussed by the Board in executive & Kolb be approved as Certified Public cept Low-Rise Residential Buildings; also
session. Accountant, all for fiscal year 2013 – 14. approved addendum cx for withdrawal.
The items come to the Board through The Board also approved appointments to • Standard 147-2002R, Reducing the
the Executive Committee, Publishing and standing and ad hoc committees for fiscal Release o. Halogenated Refrigerants from
Education Council, Members Council and year 2013 – 14, as well as miscellaneous Refrigerating and Air-Conditionin. Equip-
Technology Council. The councils receive Society appointments and intersociety ment and Systems.
their information from committees and representatives. • Addendum . to Standard 161-2007, Air
chapters regional conferences. Quality within Commercial Aircraft.
Persons seeking more information Banking • Addenda r, u, w, x, z and ab to Standard
Br yan Rasmussen, Ph.D., (right), about any of the items can contact Mary The Board approved appropriate and 170-2008, Ventilation of Health Care Fa-
receives ASHRAE’s first HVAC&R Townsend at [email protected]. required bank resolutions for institutions cilities.
Research Best Paper Award from in which ASHRAE funds are deposited as • Standard 182-2008(RA), Method of
editor Reinhard Radermacher, Ph.D. Budget executed by officers for 2013-14; approved Testing Absorption Water-Chilling and

HVAC&R Research
The BOD approved the 2013 – 14 draft opening a new bank account be opened at Water-Heating Packages.
budget for the General Fund, inclusive of SunTrust bank in Atlanta for Region-at- • Standard 195P, Method of Test for Rat-
council budgets, showing total revenues Large funds. ing Air Terminal Unit Controls.
Presents Inaugural and expenses with a deficit of $337,400.
It also approved the 2013 – 14 budget for ASHRAE Logo Guide
• Standard 206P, Method of Testing for
Rating of Multi-Purpose Heat Pumps for
Best Paper Award the Research Fund showing total revenues
and expenses of $4,746,100; approved a
The BOD amended the Logo Guide to
allow ASHRAE Certified Professionals
Residentia. Space Conditioning and Water
Heating.
Bryan Rasmussen, Ph.D., received discretionary capital expenditure budget use of an “ASHRAE Certified Profes- • Addendum b, r, u and z to Standard
ASHRAE’s first-ever HVAC&R Research of $200,000 for fiscal year 2013 – 14. sional” logo on Personal Employment/ 189.1-2011, Standard for the Design of
Best Paper Award at the 2013 Annual Con- Company Business Cards/Resumes High-Performance Green Buildings Ex-
vention in Denver. The award was presented Associate Society Alliance cept Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
by editor Reinhard Radermacher, Ph.D., The BOD approved the application Standards Publication
Fellow ASHRAE. The award recognizes the of the Philippine Society of Mechanical The BOD approved the following Titles, Purposes and Scopes
best refereed paper published in the volume Engineers (PSME) to the ASHRAE As- standards, guidelines and addenda for The BOD approved titles, purposes and
year of HVAC&R Research, the ASHRAE sociate Society Alliance. publication. For information on when scopes and creation of project committees
research journal. these documents will be available, contact for the following standards and guidelines:
Rasmussen received the award for his Rules of the Board [email protected]. • Guideline 35P, Method for Determin-
paper, “Dynamic Modeling for Vapor The BOD approved changes to several • Standard 202P, Commissioning Process ing the Energy Consumption Caused By
Compression Systems, Part I: Literature Rules of the Board including Committee for Buildings and Systems. General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices
Review.” The two-part article provides an Elections; composition, Professional De- • Addenda g, h and i to Guideline 13- Other Than UV-C and Electrically Pow-
introduction to dynamic modeling for va- velopment Committee and the Member- 2007, Specifying Building Automation ered Air-Cleaning Devices.
por compression systems. Part I provides ship Promotion Committee; scope and Systems. • Standard 213P, Method for Calculating
a detailed review of current literature in purpose, Young Engineers in ASHRAE; • Guideline 33P, Documenting Airflow Moist Air Thermodynamic Properties.
this area. Both physics- and data-based ap- Standing Rules, Meetings; and Units and Contaminant Transport Modeling • Standard 189.2P, Standard Standard for
proaches are discussed with their associated Policy, Research Journal Subcommittee. Studies. the Design of High-Performance, Sustain-
advantages and limitations. • Addenda w, x, ag, ah, ai, aj and ak to able Low-Rise Residential Buildings
“The paper presents a very comprehen- Strategic Plan Standard 34-2010, Designation and Safety • Standard 214P, Standard for Measuring
sive review with a critical assessment of the The BOD greed development of a new Classification of Refrigerants, Safety Stan- and Expressing Building Energy Perfor-
various contributions to the field and distills Society strategic plan to be completed no dard for Refrigeration Systems. mance in a Rating Program.
generalized ‘lessons learned’ for how to later than June 2014; approved $45,000 • Standard 41.10-2008R, Standard Meth-
best conduct and apply transient simula- to hire a consultant to assist the Board of ods for Volatile Refrigerant Mass Flow Standards
tion,” said Radermacher. “ It is considered Directors in the development of a strate- Measurement Using Flowmeters. The Board approved that Standard
a great resource for anybody starting out gic plan • Addendum i, k, l. m, n, r, o, p and q to 211P, Standard for Commercial Building
new in the field of dynamic system simu- Standard 55-2010, Thermal Environmental Energy Audits, be cosponsored with the
lation and/or somebody who has already Resolution Conditions for Human Occupancy. Air Conditioning Contractors of America
experience but would like to consolidate The Board approved a resolution ob- • Addenda b, m and o to Standard 62.1- (ACCA) with ASHRAE as the lead orga-
and expand his/her understanding.” serving the death of Presidential Member 2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor nization.
Rasmussen is an associate professor, de- Richard Charles and that the resolution be Air Quality. The BOD also approved Standard 188P,
partment of Mechanical Engineering, Texas forwarded to his immediate family • Addendum a to Standard 84-2013, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated
A&M University, College Station, Texas. Method of Testing Air-to-Air Heat/Energ. with Building Water Systems, be changed
For information on the current issue of Appointments Exchangers. from a non policy-level standard to a
HVAC&R Research, see Page 5. It was approved by BOD that King • Addendum af, aj, al, am, aq, ar, av. ax, policy-level standard.

Eight New Distinguished Lecturers Available to Chapters

ASHRAE has named eight new Dis- Data Centers;” “Trends and Measurements Lyngby—“International Standards for the Aircuity, Newton, Mass.—“Healthy, Air-
tinguished Lecturers who provide Society for Data Center Optimization and Future- Indoor Environment—Where Are We and side Solutions to Significantly Reduce
chapters with noted authorities and speak Proofing.” Do They Apply Worldwide?;” “Indoor your Building’s Carbon Footprint;” “New
on relevant topics that impact the built James Coogan, P.E., senior principal, Environment—Health-Comfort and Pro- Approaches to Slash Lab and Commercial
environment industry. Siemens Building Technologies, Buffalo ductivity;” “The European Approach to Building Energy Use and Improve IEQ;”
This marks the 14th year of the Distin- Grove, Ill.—“Space Pressurization: Con- Decrease Energy Consumption in Build- “Slashing Lab and Vivarium Building
guished Lecturer Program, with over 1,600 cept and Practice;” “Methodical Approach ings;” “Applications of Embedded Radiant Energy Use by up to 50%;” “A Holistic
lectures given since the program began in to Sustainability in Labs;” “Air Flow Con- Heating and Cooling in Buildings.” Overview of Technologies and Strategies
1996. The total 77 lecturers for the 2013 –14 trols at the Terminal Level;” “Feedback Douglas Reindl, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow to Achieve Deep Energy Reductions in
Society year represent 13 countries, includ- Systems in HVAC.” ASHRAE, professor, Engineering Pro- Laboratories;” “Building a Net Zero Lab
ing Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Marlene Linders, president and CEO, fessional Development, University of in the United Arab Emirates: Mission Im-
China (Hong Kong), Lebanon, Malaysia, Philders Group International, and execu- Wisconsin-Madison—“An Introduction possible?;” “Making Buildings Smarter to
Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, tive director, The Linders Health Institute, to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems;” Maintain their Energy Efficiency Entitle-
United Kingdom and United States. The Heathrow, Fla.—“Overview of Risk Man- “ASHRAE Standard 15-2010—A Review ment.”
lecturers are available to present on 345 agement for Infection Control during and Update;” “Refrigerant Safety—Inside Donald Wulfinghoff, P.E., Life Member,
topics and speak a combined 10 languages. Healthcare Construction;” “De-mystifying and Outside the Machinery Room.” president, Wulfinghoff Energy Services,
The new lecturers and their presentation Healthcare: 3 Critical Keys in Doing Roger Schmidt, Ph.D., IBM Fellow, Wheaton, Md.—“Optimized HVAC for
topics are: Business with the American Healthcare IBM Corporation, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.— the 21st Century;” “Ten Critical Criteria for
Donald Beaty, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, System.” “Power/Cooling/Environmental Trends in Selecting Any Energy Project.”
president, DLB Associates Consulting Bjarne Olesen, Ph.D., Fellow/Life Data Centers;” “Air and Liquid Cooled For a complete listing of Distinguished
Engineers, Eatontown, N.J.—“Data Center Member ASHRAE. professor, International IT Equipment—Best Practices in the Data Lecturers and detailed procedures on how to
Energy Efficiency;” “Case Studies: Imple- Centre for Indoor Environmental and En- Center.” arrange a lecturer presentation, visit www.
menting ASHRAE’s Allowable Ranges in ergy, Technical University of Denmark, Gordon Sharp, chairman and founder, ashrae.org/distinguishedlecturers.
4 ASHRAE Insights  August 2013

Mark Your Calendar for Conferences

Mark your calendars now because mies, Manila, Philippines; www.ashrae.org/ tion systems; environmental health; inter- tion of energy efficient, high performance
ASHRAE’s conference schedule for 2013- Developing2014 national design; HVAC&R applications buildings in developing economies have
2014 is widespread in both dates and global • June 28-July 2, ASHRAE Annual Con- and systems; and, of course, tall building been identified by the building industry and
reach. ference Seattle, Wash.; www.ashrae.org/ performance. policymakers as a key area where technol-
ASHRAE conferences present the lat- seattl. The First International Conference on ogy, standards and investments are needed.
est developments in the industry and fun- • September 10-12, 2014 ASHRAE/ Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot The Efficient, High Performance Buildings
damental tried and true practices. Topics IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Confer- Climates in February 2014 tackles energy for Developing Economies Conference in
range from high performance buildings to ence, Atlanta, Ga. and indoor environmental quality issues in April 2014 will address a number of themes
buildings that have combustion with low- The conferences feature peer-reviewed humid and arid hot climates, providing a on this topic.
grade fuels. papers, presentations with hands-on in- forum for discussion of the latest research The 2014 ASHRAE Annual Conference
• Oct. 15-18, ASHRAE IAQ 2013: Envi- formation presented in a non-commercial and developments. takes place in Seattle, Wash., June 2014.
ronmental Health in Low Energy Buildings, format, Professional Development Hours Building upon its 2012 High Perfor- The Conference addresses broad topics in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and networking opportunities. mance Buildings Conference and 2009 Net the application of technology to practice,
www.ashrae.org/IAQ2013 ASHRAE IAQ 2013 in October 2013 Zero Conference, the High Performance specific applications in ground source
reviews the state of knowledge on the bal- Buildings Conference in April 2014 seeks heat pumps, operations and maintenance
2014 ance between environmental health and to provide a unique opportunity for dialog and indoor environmental quality as well
• Jan. 18-22, ASHRAE Winter Confer- energy efficiency in the pursuit of low en- among attendees to facilitate understand- as new reports on research taking place
ence, New York, New York; www.ashrae. ergy buildings and covers range of topics: ing of current energy saving efforts and to worldwide.
org/newyork residential and commercial buildings, new share best practices for reducing building Finally, the ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA
• Feb. 24-26, First International Confer- construction and retrofit, active and passive energy use. The tracks include building Building Simulation Conference taking
ence on Energy and Indoor Environment for approaches, design and operation. performance modeling, envelope strate- place in September 2014 merges the IBP-
Hot Climates, Doha, Qatar; www.ashrae. What better city than New York for gies, lighting/daylighting strategies, indoor SA-USA SimBuild and ASHRAE Energy
org/hotclimate. ASHRAE to host a Winter Conference in environmental quality strategies, building Modeling Conferences to focus on making
• April 7-8, High Performance Buildings January 2014 with a Technical Program occupant behavior, market value, new better decisions through the application of
Conference, San Francisco, Calif.; focused on buildings? The Conference has building technologies and case studies and simulation and modeling over the entire
• April 24-25, Efficient, High Perfor- a building-oriented theme with papers and lessons learned. building life cycle from the earliest concept
mance Buildings for Developing Econo- presentations related to building informa- The design, construction and opera- through operation and maintenance.

Presidents at Environmental Award Nominations Sought

Region XI CRC Nominations are being sought for
ASHRAE’s Environmental Health Award,
which recognizes excellence in volunteer
cal committee on building environmental
impacts, and David Grimsrud, former
chair of ASHRAE’s residential ventilation
The awards banquet of the Region XI service focused on environmental health standard committee.
Chapters Regional Conference (CRC), May issues. For award specifics, visit www.ashrae.
2 – 4, was honored with the presence of four The award is open to ASHRAE mem- org/honors. Mail nominations postmarked
ASHRAE past, present and (then) future bers and nonmembers, and recipients are prior to Dec. 1, 2013, to Steve Hammer-
ASHRAE presidents. Four presidents: Presidential Members eligible based on a 10-point minimum ling, assistant manager of Research and
In attendance were Presidential Mem- Ron Jarnagin, Tom Watson, Dick Perry score and selected based on a 100 word Technical services, ASHRAE, 1791 Tul-
bers Dick Perry, 1983 – 84; Ron Jarnagin, and 2013 – 14 President Bill Bahnfleth. summary of the nominee’s qualifications. lie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329. For
2011 – 12; Tom Watson, 2012 – 13; and sions, a presidents lunch, a golf outing and Past recipients include Hal Levin, a more information, contact shammerling@
President Bill Bahnfleth. welcome party. In total, the CRC welcomed founding member of ASHRAE’s techni- ashrae.org.
The CRC also featured technical ses- 75 registered attendees.

New ASHRAE Books Cover HVAC From the Bottom Up

UFAD Guide easier space reconfiguration. Due to the lower cational campuses, major medical facili- including several case studies, is provided
With use of underfloor air distribution system operating pressures and potential to ties and other large building complexes. to help operators ensure that systems func-
(UFAD) systems increasing in commer- expand economizer operation, the system has When properly planned and executed, these tion as intended.
cial and institutional buildings in North the potential to use much lower energy than systems can offer many environmental, The book is a useful resource for both
America, ASHRAE has published a new ducted systems.” efficiency and economic advantages over the inexperienced designer as well as
comprehensive guide on their design, con- The use of UFAD is increasing in North other means of supplying heating and cool- those immersed in the industry, such as
struction and operation. America as a solution to space ing services, according to Gary consulting engineers with
The newly published UFAD conditioning concerns. The de- Phetteplace, lead author of the campus specialization, util-
Guide: Design, Construction sign guide provides assistance guide, which was overseen by ity engineers, district cooling
and Operation of Underfloor Air in the planning, construction ASHRAE’s technical commit- system operating engineers,
Distribution (UFAD) Systems and operation of UFAD systems, tee on district energy. central plant design engineers
incorporates updated results from while carefully detailing the ma- For district cooling systems and chilled-water system
laboratory and field experiments. jor differences between UFAD to be successful, their com- designers.
Also included are simulation and more traditional forms of ponents must be designed to The book serves a global
studies, manufacturers’ literature, space conditioning. function as a properly integrat- audience, he said. There is
design experiences from practic- The cost of “UFAD Guide: ed system. In addition, owing nothing inherent to the de-
ing engineers, and other relevant Design, Construction and Opera- to the large capital investments sign approaches provided that
guidelines from users of UFAD. tion of Underfloor Air Distribu- involved, such systems must would limit their applicability
UFAD Guide District Cooling Guide
For those in the construction, tion (UFAD) Systems” is $89 have long lifetimes and they to a particular climate or region
building commissioning and operations for ASHRAE members. To order, contact must be efficient and remain so over the of the world.
and maintenance industries, this design ASHRAE Customer Contact Center at long periods necessary to recover these “Special emphasis was placed on ensur-
guide provides a wealth of information on 1-800-527-4723 (United States and Canada) substantial capital investments. ing that the guide addressed issues common
an emerging technology, all while keeping or 404-636-8400 (worldwide), fax 678-539- “To achieve efficient operation and long to systems operating in the Arabian Gulf
in mind the typical flow of decision making. 2129, or visit www.ashrae.org/bookstore. life, proper design is essential,” Phetteplace region where district cooling is seeing rapid
“There are many advantages to UFAD that said. “This manual, along with a guide on growth,” Phetteplace said.
make it an attractive building system solu- District Cooling Guide district heating scheduled to be published The book was funded in part through a
tion,” said James Megerson, lead author and A newly published book from ASHRAE in July 2013 will provide design guidance contribution from Emirates Central Cooling
a member of ASHRAE’s technical resource provides design guidance for all major as- for all major aspects of district heating and Systems Corp. (Empower).
group on underfloor air distribution. “It truly pects of district cooling systems. cooling. The cost of the “District Cooling Guide”
integrates the heating and air conditioning The District Cooling Guide includes In addition to design guidance, the book is $99 for ASHRAE members. To order,
system with the entire building by utilizing guidance on central chiller plants, chilled- contains a chapter dedicated to planning, contact ASHRAE Customer Contact Cen-
common building materials as the air delivery water distribution systems and consumer with additional information on system ter at 1-800-527-4723 (United States and
means. The raised access floor allows acces- interconnection. enhancements and the integration of ther- Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide),
sibility to other building system infrastructure, District cooling systems are commonly mal storage into a district cooling system. fax 678-539-2129, or visit www.ashrae.
such as power and data cabling, to facilitate used to serve applications like cities, edu- Guidance on operations and maintenance, org/bookstore.
ASHRAE Insights  August 2013 5

Completed ReseaRCh Results of Completed ASHRAE Research Available

The final reports for the following re- 1583 1415 by TC 4.5, Fenestration. The principal
search projects are available for free for 1583-RP, “Assessment of Burning Ve- Tubular daylighting devices (TDD) investigator was Dr. Aziz Laouadi with
ASHRAE members. Visit www.ashrae. locity Test Methods,” compared the two have emerged as alternative to conven- NRCC.
org/research and log in to gain access. The burning velocity test methods referenced in tional skylights. However, prediction of the
ASHRAE Transactions papers are available ASHRAE Standard 34 to determine if they thermal and lighting performance of TDDs 1580
for $5 for ASHRAE members at www. were appropriate for the mildly flammable is difficult as reliable and accurate calcula- Comprehensive risk assessments of 2L
ashrae.org/bookstore. refrigerants classified as “subclass 2L.” tion methods and design tools are not avail- refrigerants are needed to evaluate their
The two flammability tests (vertical-tube able. Such tools would allow designers to use in residential and small commercial ap-
1353 & Schlieren) were originally developed for predict the energy performance of installed plications. 1580-RP, “Study of Parameters
Variable air volume (VAV) systems with highly flammable fuels and not intended to TDDs, to show compliance with building for Risk Assessment of 2L Flammable
direct digital controllers (DDC) have been be applied to mildly flammable refrigerants. energy codes, and to rate existing and/or Refrigerants in Residential Air Condition-
widely adopted in HVAC systems as they The research evaluated the precision and innovative products. 1415-RP, “Thermal ing and Small Commercial Refrigeration
can provide better energy efficiency and accuracy of each test method and to seek and Lighting Performance Metrics of Tu- Applications,” performed CFD simulations,
occupant comfort. However, engineers do potential for test method simplification and bular Daylighting Devices,” presents some concentration mapping tests, and igni-
not have the complete set of tools to de- cost reductions without sacrificing quality. computational algorithms and metrics for tion tests to determine leak scenarios for
termine how low of a flow VAV boxes can The results of the research project and pro- the lighting and thermal performance of selected 2L refrigerants that may result in
stably control. This low flow instability can posed changes to the test methods for 2L TDDs to fill this need. Technical papers flammable concentrations. 1580-RP, “Study
result in problems including under ventila- refrigerants are described in the final report. on this project were published in ASHRAE of Parameters for Risk Assessment of 2L
tion, uneven control, reduced damper and Two technical papers on this project were Transactions (Vol. 117(2), MT-11-021) Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Air
operator life, and energy waste. 1353-RP, published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. and HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. Conditioning and Small Commercial Re-
“Stability and Accuracy of VAV Box Con- 119 (2), DE-13-022, DE-13-023) and are 19(1), Jan.2013 & Vol. 19(3), Apr.2013) frigeration Applications,” was sponsored by
trol at Low Flows,” studied the source of now available. and are now available. 1415-RP, “Thermal TC 3.1, Refrigerants and Secondary Cool-
these VAV inaccuracy and instability to 1583-RP, “Assessment of Burning Ve- and Lighting Performance Metrics of Tu- ants. The principal investigator was William
better understand and design for the low locity Test Methods,” was sponsored by bular Daylighting Devices,” was sponsored Goetzler with Navigant Consulting.
flow issue. Two papers on this project have TC 3.1, Refrigerants and Secondary Cool-
been submitted for future publication in ants. The principal investigator was Dr.
ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal. Kenji Takizawa with National Institute of
1353-RP, “Stability and Accuracy of VAV Advanced Industrial Science Technology.
What’s in the July 2013
Box Control at Low Flows,” was sponsored
by TC 1.4, Control Theory and Application. 1448 HVAC&R Research
The principal investigator was Dr. Jin Wen ASHRAE Standard 15 includes a for-
with Drexel University. mula for mechanical ventilation required to HVAC&R Research offers compre- contains 150+ pages, with 8 issues
exhaust refrigerant from a refrigeration ma- hensive reporting of research in the fields published online and combined twice a
1493 chinery room in the event of a leak. Major of environmental control for the built en- year in print (June and December). Also,
1493-RP, “CFD Shootout Contest – model building codes have adopted ventila- vironment and cooling technologies for using Taylor & Francis’ early online-pub-
Predication of Duct Fitting Losses,” in- tion requirements based on the equation in a wide range of applications and lication system, iFirst, accepted
volved a contest to determine duct fitting this Standard which only considers the mass related processes and concepts, articles will be published online
loss coefficients using a commercially of the refrigerant in the room. This equation including underlying thermody- in unedited form within seven
available CFD modeling tool. The research dates back to the 1930s and the engineering namics, fluid dynamics, and heat days of receipt, bringing new
evaluated the feasibility and accuracy basis is not clear. 1448-RP, “Ventilation transfer. Only works reporting knowledge to researchers in the
of using CFD techniques to numerically Requirements for Refrigerating Machinery on research that is original and shortest possible time.
determine the loss coefficients for duct Rooms,” developed a new exhaust ventila- of lasting value are accepted Visit www.ashrae.org/
f ittings. Results are presented in the tion calculation based on factors including for publication. Included in the hvacrr for more information
report. Technical papers on this project the size of the space, the refrigerant mass, ISI Web of Science and Current on HVAC&R Research.
were published in ASHRAE Transactions refrigerant properties, accident scenarios Contents databases, HVAC&R Free access to the 10 most-
(Vol. 119 (2), DE-13-030) and HVAC&R and additional factors. A technical paper Research is ASHRAE’s archival research cited articles from 2009–2011 is avail-
Research Journal (Vol. 18(6), Dec. 2012) on this project was published in ASHRAE journal, published by Taylor & Francis able at www.tandfonline.com/action/sh
are now available. 1493-RP, “CFD Shoot- Transactions (Vol. 118 (2), SA-12-014) Group on behalf of ASHRAE. owMostCitedArticles?journalCode=u
out Contest—Predication of Duct Fitting and is now available. 1448-RP, “Ventilation Each issue of HVAC&R Research hvc20.
Losses,” was sponsored by TC 5.2, Duct Requirements for Refrigerating Machinery
Design. The principal investigators were Rooms,” was sponsored by TC 4.3, Venti- Table of Contents
Dr. Ahmad Sleiti with University of North lation Requirements and Infiltration. The Volume 19, Issue 5, July 2013
Carolina-Charlotte and Dr. John Zhai with principal investigator was Dr. Ron Petersen
the University of Colorado. with CPP Inc. Original Articles
• Various air distribution modes on commercial airplanes—Part 2: Computa-
1522 1216 tional fluid dynamics modeling and validation
1522-RP, “Establishment of Design Data to help designers accurately pre- Parametric study on the separation of fine immiscible oil droplets from a gaseous
Procedures to Predict Room Airflow Re- dicting the aerodynamic and acoustical stream using an electrostatic force
quirements in Partially Mixed Room Air response of centrifugal fans with airfoil • Extensive comparative analysis of building energy simulation codes: Heating
Distribution Systems,” developed a design (AF) and backward inclined (BI) blades to and cooling energy needs and peak loads calculation in TRNSYS and EnergyPlus
guideline and design tool with graphical common appurtenances and cabinet design for southern Europe climates
interface for Underfloor Air Distribution at the fan inlet is limited. To better under- • Realistic air filter media performance simulation. Part I: Navier–Stokes/finite-
(UFAD) systems to help predict thermal stand the real world performance of these volume computational fluid dynamics procedures
stratification provided by these partially fans, 1216-RP, “Inlet Installation Effects on • Realistic air filter media performance simulation. Part II: Beyond finite-volume
mixed room air distribution systems. These Bi/Airfoil Centrifugal Fans, Air and Sound,” computational fluid dynamics procedures
tools, described in the final report, can be studied the effect of various appurtenances Tubular daylighting devices—Development and validation of a thermal model
used to estimate supply airflow require- including various bearings, bearing sup- (1415-RP)
ments of UFAD systems not currently ports, inlet guide vanes at various angular • Tubular daylighting devices. Part I: Development of an optical model (1415-
available in the UFAD Guide: Design, positions, inlet boxes, inlet duct elbows at RP)
Construction and Operation of Underfloor various angles and distances from the inlet, • Tubular daylighting devices. Part II: Validation of the optical model (1415-RP)
Air Distribution Systems or the ASHRAE inlet duct contractions, walls perpendicular
Handbook. Engineers will be able to have a to the fan axis at various distances from the Editorial: Topical Section: The Second International Conference on Building
quick and reasonable estimation of airflow inlet, cabinet enclosures of various configu- Energy and Environment
and room temperature using this design rations, flex duct connections, inlet and belt • Effect of a heated and cooled office chair on thermal comfort
tool. Two technical papers were published guards and bird screens. The results will • Investigation on thermal comfort and energy conservation of local ventilation
in ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal serve as a guide to those designing or speci- • A system-level incipient fault-detection method for HVAC systems
(Vol. 18(6), Dec. 2012) and are now avail- fying AF and BI fan systems for office and • Experimental investigation of model predictive control-based rules for a
able. 1522-RP, “Establishment of Design commercial buildings. A technical paper radiantly cooled office
Procedures to Predict Room Airflow has been submitted for future publication • A parametric study of energy savings from cleaning coils and filters in constant
Requirements in Partially Mixed Room in ASHRAE Transactions. 1216-RP, “Inlet air volume HVAC systems
Air Distribution Systems,” was sponsored Installation Effects on Bi/Airfoil Centrifu- • Thermal environment around passengers in an aircraft cabin
by TC 5.3, Room Air Distribution. The gal Fans, Air and Sound,” was sponsored • Influence of occupant’s heating set-point preferences on indoor environmental
principal investigator was Zheng Jiang by TC 5.1, Fans. The principal investigators quality and heating demand in residential buildings
with Building Energy and Environmental were Mr. Mark Stevens with AMCA and
Engineering. Mr. Alain Guedel with CETIAT.
6 ASHRAE Insights  August 2013

ashRae CeRtifiCations obituaRies

Building Energy Assessment Professional Bernard Alleck joined ASHRAE in 1997. Clements held
(BEAP) and existing buildings and systems with 69; Life Member; Fennell Bay, NSW numerous positions in the Triangle Chapter,
Individuals who earn ASHRAE’s BEAP their full range of physics. The following 2283, Australia; joined ASHRAE in 1973. including president in 2006 – 07.
certification program have demonstrated recently obtained BEMP certification:
an ability to audit and analyze residential, Jim Baude Arne Boysen Charles F. Collins
commercial and industrial buildings includ- Ming Feng, National Capital 84; Life Member; S-18142 Lidingo 81; Life Member; Livingston, N.J.,
ing determining project scope, collecting Christopher Fullerton, Rocky Mountain Sweden; joined ASHRAE in 1964. 07039; joined ASHRAE in 1962.
data, analyzing building performance, Austin Hermsen, Rocky Mountain
interpreting results, evaluating alternatives, Marshall Hilton, Kansas City Robert A. Brown ASHRAE predecessor societies: ASHVE,
submitting recommendations for energy Dan LeBlanc, Rocky Mountain 89; Life Member; Northbrook, Ill., the American Society of Heating and Ven-
conservation measures and assisting with Jason Matiacio, Jacksonville 60065; joined ASHRAE in 1966. tilating Engineers; ASRE, The American
the implementation of these recommenda- Peter Schonherr, Ottawa Valley Society of Refrigerating Engineers; ASHAE,
tions Nancy J. Clements the American Society of Heating and Air-
The following recently obtained BEAP Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) 53; Member; Wilson, N.C., 27893; Conditioning Engineers.
certification: Individuals who earn ASHRAE’s HFDP
William Bishop, Rochester certification have demonstrated mastery
Cristian Harbaugh, Johnstown
Liam McMahon, New York
of a body of knowledge that covers medi-
cal terminology and facility operations as
standaRds aCtions
Hendrick Munoz, Monterrey they affect HVAC&R design of healthcare All standards activities are announced GPC 35P, Method for Determining
Crystal Price, Champlain Valley facilities. and published on ASHRAE.org. Informa- the Energy Consumption Caused by Air-
Jaimee Wilson, Rochester The following recently obtained HFDP tion about call for members, call for com- Cleaning and Filtration Devices.
certification: ments, errata, publications, new projects, Standard 189.2P, Standard for the De-
Mohamed Elsayed Baz, Saudi Arabia addenda availability and interpretations sign of High-Performance, Sustainable
Commissioning Process Management Christopher Carr, Dallas can be found at www.ashrae.org/pub- Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
Professional (CPMP) Michael Dexter, New Mexico licreviews. Standard 213P, Method of Calculating
ASHRAE’s CPMP certification helps Robert Kunkel, Tucson Moist Air Thermodynamic Properties.
building owners, developers, standards Gabriel Millican, Central Arizona Public Comment, until Aug. 18 Standard 214P, Standard for Measuring
writing agencies, commissioning authori- Alex Ramos, Central Florida Guideline 35P, Method for Determining and Expressing Energy Performance in a
ties, and others assess the capability of Benjamin Welle, Golden Gate the Energy Consumption Caused by Air- Rating Program.
individuals to manage the whole building Cleaning and Filtration Devices.
commissioning process. High-Performance Building Design Interim Meetings
The following recently obtained CPMP Professional (HBDP) Public Comment, until Aug. 26, 2013 GPC 1.2, The Commissioning Process
certification: Individuals who earn the HBDP certifi- Standard 40-2002R, Methods of Testing for Existing HVAC&R Systems, Aug. 23,
Milutin Backovich cation have demonstrated a well-rounded for Rating Heat Operated Unitary Air- Sept. 6 and 20, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 1, 15 and
Elijah Baumgardner, Jacksonville understanding and knowledge of how Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment. 29, Dec. 13, and January 10, 2014
Colin Breslin, New York HVAC&R design is integrated into high SGPC 13, Specifying Direct Digital
Jesse Eisenhart, Arkansas performing buildings to achieve the overall New Projects, Call for Comments Control Systems, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and
Eric Fischel, Central and South America goal of producing a sustainable HVAC&R Standard 189.2P, Standard for the De- Oct. 23.
Ersin Gercek, New Jersey design. sign of High-Performance, Sustainable SSPC 135, BACnet®—A Data Commu-
Jennifer Hall, Austin The following recently obtained HBDP Low-Rise Residential Buildings. nication Protocol for Building Automation
David Hankins certification: Standard 213P, Method of Calculating and Control Networks.
Dario Ibarguengoitia, Mexico City Sean Beilman, Rocky Mountain Moist Air Thermodynamic Properties.
Naveen Kuriakose Arvinder Dang, Illinois Standard 214P, Standard for Measuring Errata
Liang Liao, CAR ASHRAE Shanghai and Expressing Energy Performance in a Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard
Gaston Michaud, Central and South Operations & Performance Management Rating Program. for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
America Professional (OPMP) Buildings, dated July 9, 2013.
Kirk Rosenbaum, ASHRAE Falcon Individuals who earn the OPMP certi- Call for Members Standard 189.1-2011, Standard for the
Russel Strobel, Southern California fication have demonstrated a well-rounded Standard 23.1-2010R, Methods of Test- Design of High-Performance Green Build-
Christopher Taylor understanding and knowledge of the ing for Rating the Performance of Positive ings Except Low-Rise Residential Build-
management of facility operations and Displacement Refrigerant Compressors ings, dated July 11, 2013.
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) maintenance and their impact on HVAC&R and Condensing Units that Operate and
Individuals who earn ASHRAE’s BEMP systems’ performance. Subcritical Temperatures of the Refrigerant. Title, Purpose and Scope Changes
certification program have demonstrated an The following recently obtained OPMP Standard 28-1996 (RA 2010R), Methods SPC 30, Method of Testing Liquid Chill-
ability to evaluate, choose, use, calibrate, certification: of Testing Flow Capacity of Refrigerant ing Packages.
and interpret the results of energy modeling Claude Garcia, New Orleans Capillary Tubes. GPC 1.2, The Commissioning Process
software when applied to building and sys- To see the complete list of certified Standard 118.1-2012, Method of Testing for Existing HVAC&R Systems.
tems energy performance and economics professionals, visit www.ashrae.org/certi- for Rating Commercial Gas, Electric and GPC 1.4, Systems Manual Preparation
and shows their competence to model new fication. Oil Service Water Heating Equipment. for the Commissioning Process.

ashRae-endoRsed ConfeRenCes
IBPSA 2013, Aug. 25 – 30, Chambery, 527-4723, ext. 1158, [email protected], Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), Buildings for Developing Economies,
France. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact or www.ashrae.org/IAQ2013. Jan. 21 – 23, New York. Cosponsored by April 24 – 25, Manila, Philippines. Con-
www. http://bs2013.fr/. iMechE BIM Seminars: Manufactur- ASHRAE and AHRI. Contact International tact ASHRAE Conference Services, 1791
International Conference for Enhanced ing with BIM: Ensuring Cost-Effective Exposition Company at 203-221-9232 or Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329; 678-
Building Operations, Oct. 8 – 11, Mon- Integration, Oct. 17, Manchester, United www.ahrexpo.com. 539-1219, [email protected], or www.
treal. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact the Kingdom. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact Conference on Energy and Indoor Envi- ashrae.org/Developing2014.
Energy Systems Laboratory of Texas A&M the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ronment for Hot Climates, Feb. 24 – 26, IEA International Heat Pump Confer-
University at [email protected] or http:// http://events.imeche.org. Doha, Qatar. Contact 965-24985804, ence, May 12 – 16, Montreal. Endorsed
icebo.tamu.edu. Asia Pacific Conference on the Built En- [email protected], or www.ashrae.org/ by ASHRAE. Contact 315-655-4577,
vironment, Nov. 5 – 6, Makati City, Phil- HotClimates. [email protected], or www.iea-
AHR Expo-Mexico, Sept. 23 – 25, Mexico
ippines. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact hpc2014.org.
City. Cosponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI. 49th AiCARR International Conference
Visit www.ahrexpomex.com/eng. www. http://ashraeregionxiii.org. of 2014, Feb. 26 – 28, Rome. Contac. 39 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June
iMechE BIM Seminars: Manufactur- 02 67479270, fax 39 02 67479262, info@ 28 – July 2, Seattle. Contact ASHRAE at
International Conference Solar Air- 800-527-4723, [email protected], or
Conditioning, Sept. 25 – 27, Kurhaus ing with BIM: Ensuring Cost-Effective aicarr.org, or www.aicarr.org.
Integration, Nov. 7, Manchester, United www.ashrae.org/seattle.
Bad Krotzingen, Germany. Endorsed by International Sorption Heat Pump Con-
ASHRAE. Contact gabriele.struthoff- Kingdom. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact ference (ISHPC2014), March 31 – April 3, 13th International Conference on Indoor
[email protected] or www.otti.de. the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, College Park, Md. Endorsed by ASHRAE. Air Quality and Climate (Indoor Air
http://events.imeche.org. Contact 301-405-5439, mbaugher@umd. 2014), July 7 – 12, Hong Kong. Endorsed
CLIMAMED, Oct. 3 – 4, Istanbul. by ASHRAE. Contact info@indoorair2014.
Endorsed by ASHRAE. Contact 90 2014 edu, or http://tinyurl.com/ISHPC2014.
org or www.indoorair2014.org.
3124194571, [email protected], or www. ASHRAE Winter Conference, Jan. CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium,
climamed.org. 18 – 22, New York. Contact ASHRAE at April 3 – 4, Dublin. Contact Nyree Hughes ROOMVENT Congress 2014, Oct.
IAQ 2013: Environmental Health in Low 800-527-4723, [email protected], or at [email protected] or www.cibse.org/ 19 – 22, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Contact Clélia
Energy Buildings, Oct. 15 – 18, Vancou- www.ashrae.org/newyork. symposium2014. Mendonça de Moraes at clelia.moraes@
ver, BC, Canada. Contact ASHRAE at 800- International Air-Conditioning, Heating, ASHRAE Efficient, High Performance yahoo.com.br.
 2013 – 14 ASHRAE Councils and Committees 2013 – 14 ASHRAE Officers, Directors,
7

Annette Dwyer
Nicolas Lemire
Paul A. Lindahl Jr.

Technology Council
Thomas E. Werkema Jr., Chm/VP
Bjarne W. Olesen, VChm/VP
Julia A. Keen, Mbr/ExO
Committee Members & Staff
Carl F. Huber, RPS Chair
Piotr A. Domanski
Arthur L. Giesler
Patrick C. Marks Stephen S. Hancock
Michael P. Patton Stephen D. Kennedy, Mbr/ExO
Ben A. Leppard, Jr., Mbr/ExO
Philip Haves
Kishor K. Khankari
ASHRAE Board of Directors
Subcommittee for Edward K.C. Tsui, Mbr/ExO Harvey M. Sachs
2017 Handbook Fundamentals Robert G. Baker President William P. Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E. Vice President Bjarne W. Olesen, Ph.D., R.
John A. Shonder
David P. Yuill, Subcommittee Chm Erich Binder President-Elect Thomas H. Phoenix, P.E. Vice President Daniel C. Pettway
Mark W. Spatz
Bass Abushakra Eckhard A. Groll
Larry W. Akers Xudong Yang Treasurer T. David Underwood, P. Eng. Vice President Thomas E. Werkema Jr.
Lawrence C. Markel David A. Yashar
Van D. Baxter William F. McQuade
Vice President Darryl K. Boyce, P. Eng. Secretary Jeff H. Littleton
Sheila J. Hayter Xudong Wang/AHRI Cons
Wayne R. Reedy Hywel Davies, Cons/CIBSE
Ramesh P. Paranjpey Karen C. Thrasher Richard S. Sweetser, Cons/EEB-HUB July 2011–June 2014 Kevin L. Marple (XI)
Non-voting Members: Edward K.C. Tsui, BOD ExO Jeff W. Gatlin, P.E. (VII)
Historical Committee Eric W. Adams Charles H. Culp III, Ph.D.*
Thomas E. Werkema, Jr., CO John. L. Harrod, P.E. (VIII)
Pamela M. Immekus, Chm Donald B. Bivens Michael R. Vaughn, SLI Kirk T. Mescher, P.E.*
David Arnold, VChm Paul Francisco Richard J. Bowman (IX) Dennis J. Wessel, P.E.*
M. Kent Anderson Walter T. Grondzik Standards Committee Michael T. Burgess, P.E. (X)
Gary E. Grange Richard L. Hall William F. Walter, Chm
Jeff S. Haberl
Ashok. K. Virmani (RAL) July 2013–June 2016
T. Agami Reddy Richard L. Hall, VChm
Randy C. Schrecengost Richard R. Royal Karim Amrane Roberto R. Aguilo, P.E.* M. Ginger Scoggins (IV)
Alexander Weiss Christopher J. Seeton Joseph R. Anderson Patricia T. Graef, P.E.* Richard A. Zbin (V)
Bernard A. Nagengast, Cons William F. Walter James D. Aswegan Stephen D. Kennedy*
Dennis J. Wessel, BOD ExO Pawel Wargocki Mark F. Miller (VI)
Charles S. Barnaby Jennifer A. Isenbeck (XII)
Daniel C. Pettway, CO Claire B. Ramspeck, SLI
Steven F. Bruning
Sarah Foster, SLI July 2012–June 2015 Edward K. C. Tsui (XIII)
Committees Reporting to John A. Clark
Regional Historians Technology Council: Waller S. Clements Joseph L. Furman (I) K. William Dean, P.E.*
Alexander Weiss (I) David R. Conover Isabelle Lavoie, P. Eng. (II) Julia A. Keen, Ph.D., P.E.*
George E. Menzies (II) Environmental Health Committee
Mark A. Tome (III) Pawel Wargocki, Chm John F. Dunlap Paul E. Petrilli. P.E. (III) Ben A. Leppard, Jr., P.E.*
Pamela M. Immekus (IV) Paul Francisco, VChm James W. Earley, Jr.
Lane D. Snowberger (V) Wane A. Baker Steven J. Emmerich
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Thomas E. (Buddy) Hodge (VII) Julie M. Ferguson
Randy C. Schrecengost (VIII) Roger L. Hedrick Krishnan Gowri
Gary E. Grange (IX) Josephine Lau Executive Vice President Manager, Professional Development
Cecily M. Grzywacz
Clayton A. Lampman (X) Lawrence J. Schoen Jeff H. Littleton Karen M. Murray
Rita M. Harrold
Douglas B. Le Cren (XI) Dennis A. Stanke Executive Assistant to Board of Directors
Zuraimi M. Sultan Adam W. Hinge
Oswaldo D. S. Bueno (XII) Mary Dean Townsend Group Manager, Publishing Services
Lan Chi Nguyen Weekes Debra H. Kennoy
Low Han Guan Den (XIII) Manager, Communications & Electronic Communications
Jianshun S. Zhang, Mbr/Past RAC Malcolm D. Knight
Timothy C. Dwyer (RAL) Jodi Scott David Soltis
David T. Grimsrud, Mbr/Past Standards Rick A. Larson
Professional Development Committee Constantinos A. Balaras, Mbr/Past
Manager, Foundation Manager, Electronic Communications & Applications
Mark P. Modera
Hugh D. McMillan III, Chm Society Officer Margaret Smith
Cyrus H. Nasseri Joslyn Ratcliff
Richard B. Hayter, VChm/Prof. Practices Claressa Lucas, Mbr/Health Professional Janice C. Peterson Director of Government Affairs Manager, Inventory and Subscriptions
Cameron R. Labunski, VChm/Planning Jan Sundell, Mbr/Physician Heather L. Platt Douglas E. Read Kimberly Gates
Darin W. Nutter, VChm/Operations Yuguo Li, Cons
James W. Bochat Douglas T. Reindl Senior Manager, Government Affairs—Federal
Hal Levin, Cons Director of Member Services
Jorge E. Donoso Ben A. Leppard, Jr., BOD ExO Julia A. Keen, BOD ExO Mark Ames
Nathan P. Hart Thomas E. Werkema, Jr., CO Manager, Government Affairs—State & Local Joyce Abrams
Thomas E. Werkema, Jr., CO
Mohammad H. Hosni Steven J. Hammerling, SLI Stephanie C. Reiniche, SLI Mark Wills Manager, Region Activities
David E. Knebel Technical Activities Committee
Vickie Grant
William P. Simpson Refrigeration Committee Comptroller/Director of Administrative Services
Walter T. Grondzik, Chm Manager, Membership & Customer Service
Charles D. Stoabs Richard R. Royal, Chm Cindy M. Simmons Daniel B. Gurley III
Branislav B. Todorovic Christopher J. Seeton, VChm Eric W. Adams, VChm
Manager, Accounting Manager, Chapter Programs
Vincent K. C. Tse Karim Amrane Michael R. Bilderbeck Annmarie S. Wilhoit
Dennis J. Wessel, BOD ExO Bryan R. Becker Kenneth W. Cooper Rosy Douglas
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Jeffrey B. Berge
Manager, Human Resources Manager, Conference Services
Daniel C. Pettway, CO Kelley P. Cramm Sharon L. Priebe, PHR
Karen M. Murray, SLI Mark Cambria Stephen W. Duda Judy Marshall
Raymond D. Cole Manager, Information Technologies
Publications Committee Mark W. Fly Manager, Conference Programs
Georgi S. Kazachki Brian Unrein
Ashish Rakheja, Chm Cynthia L. Gage Anthony Giometti
Matthew T. Ritter Manager/Accounting Systems Analyst
Michael R. Brambley, VChm Nicholas D. Shockley
Mark C. Hegberg Candice Richards Manager, Fundraising
Donald L. Beaty Donald A. Siller Daniel Int-Hout III Patricia A. Adelmann
Timothy C. Dwyer Arvind G. Surange Thomas M. Lawrence Publisher/Director of Publications and Education
Kevin J. Gebke William E. Murphy W. Stephen Comstock Director of Technology
M. Kent Anderson, Cons
Jack V. Glass Stephen D. Kennedy, BOD ExO Kenneth C. Peet Editor/Group Manager, Handbook Claire B. Ramspeck
Carlos Mitroga Thomas E. Werkema, Jr., CO J. Thomas Sobieski & Special Publications Sr. Manager, Research & Technical Services
Richard H. Rooley Steven J. Hammerling, SLI Mark Owen Michael R. Vaughn, P.E.
Adrienne G. Thomle
Michael C. A. Schwedler Manager, Standards
Marija S. Todorovic Research Administration Committee Jeff J. Traylor Editor, ASHRAE Journal
Jennifer A. Isenbeck, BOD ExO T. Agami Reddy, Chm Stephen D. Kennedy, BOD ExO Fred P. Turner Stephanie C. Reiniche
Daniel C. Pettway, CO Donald B. Bivens, VChm Thomas E. Werkema, Jr., CO Associate Publisher, ASHRAE Media Sales Manager, Special Projects
Mark Owen, SLI Pradeep K. Bansal, RAS Chair Michael R. Vaughn, SLI Greg Martin Lilas Pratt
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Chm = Chair, VChm = Vice Chair,
CO = coordinating officer, Cons=consultant, 2013 – 14 ASHRAE Councils & Committees
DAL = Director-at-Large, RAL = Region-at-Large,
Constantinos A. Balaras Douglas D. Fick Richard E. Vehlow (I) Tiffany Bates (X) Non-voting Members:
Mbr = Member, SLI = staff liaison, Darryl K. Boyce Farooq Mehboob Douglas C. Cochrane (II) Ryan M. MacGillivray (XI) David Arnold
RMCR = Region Members Council Representative Tina M. Brueckner Elbert G. Phillips Dunstan L. Macauley III (III) Teddy S. Hansen, Sr. (XII) George W. Austin, Jr.
Committees Reporting to Walid Chakroun Monte G. Troutman Bryan T. Lampley (IV) Chee Wee Leong (XIII) Hassan M. Bagheri
Board of Directors: Daniel C. Pettway Bo A. Twumasi Sonya M. Pouncy (V) Sudhir K. Sinha (RAL) Michael R. Brambley
Matt C. Rowe/YEA Rep Douglas F. Zentz Kelly G. Crow (VI) Ray P. Sieber, Cons Daniel J. Dettmers
Advocacy Committee M. Ginger Scoggins Joyce Abrams, SLI Chad E. Moore (VII) Kirk T. Mescher, BOD ExO Richard B. Hayter
Thomas H. Phoenix, Chm/CO Edward K. C. Tsui Jonathan I Symko (VIII) Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Pamela M. Immekus
T. David Underwood, VChm Timothy G. Wentz Committees Reporting to Brian M. Lynch (IX) Patricia A. Adelmann, SLI Cameron R. Labunski
Drury B. Crawley Dennis J. Wessel Members Council: Mark R. Bender (X) Hugh D. McMillan III
William E. Dietrich Ben A. Leppard, Jr., Cons Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Jeffery D. Hurd (XI) Student Activities Committee Spencer Morasch
Cesar Luis Lim Bjarne W. Olesen, CO Farooq Mehboob, Chm Ricardo Esbri (XII) Douglas F. Zentz, Chm Matt Nelson
Ross D. Montgomery Jeff H. Littleton Corey B. Metzger, VChm Ng Yong Kong (XIII) Francis Lacharite, VChm Darin W. Nutter
Scott E. Wayland W. Stephen Comstock Robert J. Laneve, VChm Ahmed Alaa E. Mohamed (RAL) Ralph W. Draper (I) Michael A. Pouchak
James E. Wolf Mary Dean Townsend, SLI Alexander Weiss (I) Ashish Rakheja, Comm.Coor. Robyn Ellis (II) Ashish Rakheja
Douglas E. Read, SLI Chris S. Fudge (II) William E. Dietrich, Cons Stephanie J. Mages (III) W. Stephen Comstock, SLI
President-Elect Advisory Committee Stephen A. Piccolo (III) Mark F. Miller, BOD ExO Peggy J. Fritz (IV)
Building Energy Quotient Committee Thomas H. Phoenix, Chm/CO
T. Randall Jones, Chm Harris M. Sheinman (IV) Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Russell K. Marcks (V) Committees Reporting to
T. David Underwood, VChm James A. Arnold (V) Mark Wills, SLI Jason A. Atkisson (VI)
Ross D. Montgomery, VC Roberto R. Aguilo Publishing and Education Council:
Timothy G. Wentz, Mbrs Council Rep. M. Maggie Moninski (VI) Grant B. Page (VII)
Charles H. Culp III Michael P. Cooper (VII) Honors and Awards Committee William P. Simpson (VIII) Certification Committee
Filza H. Walters, PubEd Council Rep. K. William Dean
Karen C. Thrasher, Tech Council Rep. Thursten D. Simonsen (VIII) Julian R. DeBullet, Chm Kevin L. Ainsworth (IX) George W. Austin Jr., Chm
Patricia T. Graef Jay D. Cederberg (IX) Essam E. Khalil, VChm Joseph A. Chin (X) Matt Nelson, VChm
Michael J. Brandemuehl Jennifer A. Isenbeck
Harry P. Misuriello Gerald D. Hartford, Jr. (X) William J. Coad Stefan Lidington (XI) William K. Klock
Julia A. Keen Leslie A. Jonsson (XI) Victor W. Goldschmidt Florentino R. Rodriguez, Sr. (XII) Cameron R. Labunski
Daniel H. Nall Stephen D. Kennedy
Hoy R. Bohanon, Jr., Cons John P. Pennington (XII) Charles E. Henck Sam C.M. Hui (XIII) Chee S. Ow
Ben A. Leppard, Jr. Ching Loon Ong (XIII) William W. Malphus Hassan A. Sultan (RAL) Richard M. Rose
Hywel Davies, Cons Kirk T. Mescher
Charles N. Eley, Cons Farhan A. Mehboob (RAL) George E. Menzies David B. Meredith, Accred Rep/ABET BOD Shanta L. Tucker
Mark F. Miller Scott E. Wayland, Mbr/Chap.Programs Coord. J. Thomas Sobieski Amir Karimi, Accred Rep/ABET EAC Patricia T. Graef, BOD ExO
Richard S. Sweetser, Cons M. Ginger Scoggins
Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Andrew L. Cochrane, Mbr/Comm. Coord. Wei Sun Larraine A. Kapka, Accred Rep/ABET TAC Daniel C. Pettway, CO
Edward Ka Cheung Tsui R. Christopher Mathis, Cons/Energy Renison W. Tisdale, Jr. Ryan Whitted, Student/Cons Jim Scarborough, SLI
Lilas Pratt, SLI Dennis J. Wessel Donald A. Siller, Cons/Refrigeration Terry E. Townsend Charles H. Culp III, BOD ExO
Richard A. Zbin Electronic Communications Committee
Finance Committee John T. Dieckmann, Cons/Technology C. Brian Wandling, Cons Thomas H. Phoenix, CO
Mary Dean Townsend, SLI Spencer Morasch, Chm
T. David Underwood, Chm/CO Kirk T. Mescher, BOD ExO Roberto R. Aguilo, BOD ExO Justin A. Ledford, SLI Michael A. Pouchak, VChm
Hugh F. Crowther Society Rules Committee Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Thomas H. Phoenix, CO
Young Engineers in ASHRAE Committee Robert Coleman
T. Randall Jones Steven T. Bushby, Chm Rosy Douglas, SLI Rosy Douglas, SLI
Bo A. Twumasi, Chm Steven L. Faulkner
R. Lee Millies, Jr. Kirk T. Mescher, VChm Michael A. Galler
Daniel C. Pettway Conferences and Expositions Committee Membership Promotion Committee Megan Tosh, VChm
Michael J. Brandemuehl Karine Leblanc
Wayne R. Reedy Monte G. Troutman, Chm Douglas D. Fick, Chm Frank Rivera (I)
Charles H. Culp III Vikram Murthy
Timothy G. Wentz Wade H. Conlan, VChm Bryan M. Holcomb, VChm Aaron R. Smith (II)
Arthur L. Giesler John H. Nix II
Thomas E. Werkema, Jr. Pamela L. Androff Steven C. Sill (I) Christopher G. Albright (III)
Charles E. Gulledge III Robert T. Pollard
Cindy M. Simmons, SLI Chris A. Balbach Michael Khaw (II) Michael M. Collarin (IV)
Patricia T. Graef, Cons Roderic S. Potter
Walid Chakroun Gary C. Debes (III) Roxanne M. Scott (V)
Darryl K. Boyce, CO Patricia T. Graef, BOD ExO
Nominating Committee David E. Claridge Drayton P. Stott (IV) William Mak (VI)
Mary Dean Townsend, SLI Daniel C. Pettway, CO
Ronald E. Jarnagin, Chm Douglas C. Cochrane Ted Kussow (V) Chris M. Gray (VII)
Thomas E. Watson, VChm Jon J. Cohen Caleb Haynes (VIII) Joslyn Ratcliff, SLI
Benjamin A. Skelton (VI)
Russell J. Stuber (I) Members Council Charlie D. Curlin, Jr. Kenneth A. Rhoden (VII) Jake Kopocis (IX) Handbook Committee
Douglas C. Cochrane (II) Thomas H. Phoenix, Chm/Pres-Elect Daniel E. Fisher Ian L. Bost (VIII) Cynthia L. Hyatt (X)
T. David Underwood, VChm/Treasurer Hassan M. Bagheri, Chm
Charles E. Henck (III) Kevin B. Gallen Michelle L. Swanson (IX) Kyle W. Hasenkox (XI) Daniel J. Dettmers, VChm
Caroline C. Calloway (IV) Mark F. Miller, Mbr/ExO Andrea J. Gregg Devin A. Abellon (X) Jeanne M. Duce (XII)
Richard A. Zbin, Mbr/ExO M. Ginger Scoggins, BOD ExO
Frederick W. Betz (V) Yunho Hwang Bruce C. Dobbs (XI) Dennis L. Alejandro (XIII) Daniel C. Pettway, CO
Mark C. Hegberg (VI) Roberto R. Aguilo, Mbr/ExO Thomas H. Kuehn Jason Z. Alphonso (XII) Aakash A. Patel (RAL)
Charles H. Culp III, Mbr/ExO Mark Owen, SLI
Michael R. Bilderbeck (VII) Jennifer E. Leach Wei-Dong Wang (XIII) Bryan M. Holcomb, Liaison/MP
Kenneth M. Fulk (VIII) K. William Dean, Mbr/ExO James F. Liston, Jr. Dimitris A. Charalambopoulos (RAL) Francis Lacharite, Liaison/SA Subcommittee for
D. Larry Simmon (IX) Kirk T. Mescher, Mbr/ExO Carol E. Marriott Randy C. Schrecengost, Cons Carrie R. Kelty, Cons 2014 Refrigeration Handbook
Donald L. Brandt (X) Joseph L. Furman (I) Sarah E. Maston Richard A. Zbin, BOD ExO Charles H. Culp III, BOD ExO Daniel J. Dettmers, Subcommittee Chm
Norman Grusnick (XI) Isabelle Lavoie (II) Michael J. McDermott Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Donald L. Fenton
Daniel R. Rogers (XII) Paul E. Petrilli (III) R. Alan Neely Daniel B. Gurley III, SLI Rhiannon M. Loomis, SLI Teddy S. Hansen
Sunny C. L. Tan (XIII) George W. Austin, Jr., RMCR (IV) Joel C. Primeau Frederick A. Lorch
Mohammed B. Anbari (RAL) R. Lee Millies, Jr., RMCR (V) Leon Shapiro Research Promotion Committee Ramon Pons
******** Tina M. Brueckner, RMCR (VI)
Publishing and Education Council Phillip M. Trafton
Hugh F. Crowther (II) Jeffrey K. Smith Jeff Clarke, Chm Daniel C. Pettway, Chm/VP
Jeff W. Gatlin (VII) Jeffrey D. Spitler Daniel R. Rogers, VChm
Arthur L. Giesler (VIII) Darryl K. Boyce, VChm/VP Subcommittee for
John L. Harrod (VIII) Samir R. Traboulsi Darcy A. Carbone, VChm
David E. Knebel (VIII) Patricia T. Graef, Mbr/ExO 2015 Applications Handbook
Richard J. Bowman (IX) Andrea Zarour John A. Rieke, VChm
Garry N. Myers (I) Dennis J. Wessel, Mbr/ExO Christopher J. Ahne, Subcommittee Chm
Michael T. Burgess (X) Mohammad H. Hosni, Cons/Spec. Conf. Christopher G. Phelan (I)
Ira G. Poston (IV) Jennifer A. Isenbeck, Mbr/ExO Paula A. Hernandez
Kevin L. Marple (XI) K. William Dean, BOD ExO Daryl E. Somers (II)
Richard M. Rose (IX) M. Ginger Scoggins, Mbr/ExO Sheldon M. Jeter
Suzanne LeViseur, RMCR (XII) Thomas H. Phoenix, CO Sherry A. Abbott-Adkins (III)
Boggarm S. Setty (III) Walid Chakroun Francis A Mills
Dominador DeGuzman Castro Jr., Anthony Giometti, SLI Katherine L. Newton (IV)
Martha G. VanGeem (VI) Kimball E. Ferguson George J. Sestak
RMCR (XIII) Derek A. Crowe (V)
Mary Dean Townsend, SLI Kenneth M. Fulk Gerald G. Williams
Ashok K. Virmani (RAL) Grassroots Government Activities Committee Craig R. Johnson (VI) Arthur D. Hallstrom
Planning Committee Non-voting Members: Elbert G. Phillips, Chm John K. Sealy (VII) T. Randall Jones Subcommittee for
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Sheila J. Hayter, Chm Jeff Clarke Keith H. Reihl, VChm Paul J. Alexander (VIII) Amy B. Musser 2016 Systems and Equipment Handbook
Hugh F. Crowther, VChm Julian R. DeBullet Robert G. Craddock, VChm Scott A. Martin (IX) Filza H. Walters Forrest S. Yount, Subcommittee Chm