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The following ALI Courses were offered at the AHR Expo and 2008 Winter Meeting
Professional Development Seminars (PDSs)
at the New York HiltonRegistration fees:
$360 for ASHRAE members
$460 for non-members Completion of the course earns 6PDHs/.6 CEUs or 6 AIA LUs (excluding the Leadership course) Saturday, January 19
The Commissioning Process in New and Existing Buildings
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19
New York Hilton Attend this course and learn how the building commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new construction and to existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing facilities applications. In this introductory course, you will learn the fundamentals of the commissioning process through each step of a new construction project from predesign to occupancy and operations. You will also learn how the application of the commissioning process in existing facilities differs from new construction. Learn about the benefits of commissioning and gain an appreciation for how the process can improve the built environment, reduce environmental impacts through responsible resource utilization, improve the quality of design and construction, and raise the professional reputation of the entire commissioning team. We will discuss commissioning documentation, including an overview of commissioning specifications for new construction. You will take away compelling information and case studies that demonstrate the value of investing in the commissioning process. Each attendee receives a copy of ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process and a copy of ASHRAE Guideline 1-1996, The HVAC Commissioning Process.
Instructors: Richard Casault, P.E., CCP (Casault Engineering) and John A. Heinz, P.E. (University of Washington, Retired)
Compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19
New York Hilton This course is targeted at design professionals, code officials and building owners. ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1989, 90.1-1999, and 90.1-2001 have been the benchmarks for commercial building energy codes in the United States and a key basis for standards in more than 15 countries around the world. The 2004 version of Standard 90.1 included significant changes from the previous versions, such as reducing the number of climate zones from 26 to 8, refining a number of HVAC provisions, improving stringency of lighting power requirements, and adding an appendix with new, more flexible rules when using 90.1 for LEED certification. This course presents an overview of the 2004 standard, the addenda that are added in the 2007 version, the Standard’s requirements, and methods for compliance. In addition to the course manual, attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of Standard 90.1-2007 and the Standard 90.1 User's Manual.
Instructors: McHenry Wallace, P.E. (TXU Energy) and Joseph Deringer, AIA, LEED-AP (The Deringer Group, Inc.)
Facility and HVAC Terrorism Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19
New York Hilton This course provides facility managers, HVAC designers, architects and emergency managers with an overview of what a threat assessment is and the basics of how to perform such an assessment for a facility. The course introduces publicly available information and resources pertaining to terrorism threat assessments that are available through various local, state and federal agencies. Course material is drawn from the latest available version of sources with verified public availability. Course attendance is not restricted, so only citable, open sources of information are used. Proprietary information will be avoided. Attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of the ASHRAE HVAC Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings.
Instructor: Gregory Dobbs, Ph.D. (United Tech Research Center)
Cool Tools for Building Performance
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19
New York Hilton Note: Student Participation Only - Registration Fees: $35 ASHRAE Student member; $55 non-member Students. Maximum registration: 24 participants. This workshop has been specifically designed as a student-focused educational activity. This workshop provides an intensive, hands-on experience with the post occupancy evaluation of building environments. This is a “doing” course (not a “listening” course) that takes participants step-by-step through the development of a case study of building system performance – including selecting an area of study, establishing a methodology, using appropriate instrumentation, analyzing data and presenting findings. Training on the use of low-cost instrumentation and appropriate analysis strategies are the foundation of this course. The techniques presented are directly applicable to building commissioning efforts and green building design practice – as well as to day-to-day design projects. Participation may include a limited number of practicing professionals to team with student participants to support this outreach to students.
Instructors: Walter Grondzik, P.E. (Ball State University) and Alison Kwok, Ph.D. (University of Oregon)
Professional Development Seminars (PDSs)
at Javits Convention CenterRegistration fees:
$360 for ASHRAE members
$460 for non-members Completion of the course earns 6PDHs/.6 CEUs or 6 AIA LUs (excluding the Leadership course) Sunday, January 20
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for Engineers and Designers
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, January 20
Javits Convention Center The course gives the design professional a clear comprehension of TAB for the purpose of improving system design, understanding TAB field procedures, understanding TAB reports and interacting with TAB and mechanical contractors for the successful completion of the project. The course includes a review of air and water systems, combustion equipment analysis, TAB procedures, interpreting performance information and discussion of special systems for clean rooms, fume hoods and bio-hazard containment facilities.
Instructor: Mark Hegberg, P.E. (ITT Bell & Gossett)
Thursday, January 24
Exceeding the Requirements of Standard 90.1-2007
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, January 24
Javits Convention Center This course is targeted at design professionals and building owners. Appendix G, a new informative appendix in 90.1 since 2004, provides specific guidance on the rules and procedures to use to simulation building energy use when the objective is to substantially exceed the requirements of 90.1. Appendix G is especially useful for energy simulations connected with LEED credits and with energy tax credits. This course presents an overview of Appendix G and explains its use through a number of examples using eQUEST. In addition to the course manual, attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of Standard 90.1-2007 and the Standard 90.1-2007 User's Manual.
Instructors: McHenry Wallace, P.E. (TXU Energy) and Joseph Deringer, AIA, LEED-AP (The Deringer Group, Inc.)
Leadership Skills for Engineering Leaders: Situational Leadership®
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, January 24
Javits Convention Center This course provides the engineering leader with proven leadership skills and competencies that will help him or her be more effective back on the job. Taught by an engineer who has led and managed more than 100 engineering projects, the course is based on proven, practical leadership skills that lead to success in an engineering environment. A confidential leadership style assessment will be provided to each participant to help him or her apply the most effective leadership style in typical work situations.
Instructor: Barry I. Benator, P.E. (Benatech, Inc.)
Short Courses at Javits Convention CenterRegistration fees:
$105 ASHRAE members
$139 for non-members
Each course earns 3 or 4 PDHs/.3 or .4 CEUs or 3 or AIA LUs, depending on the course
Sunday, January 20
MasterFormat ™ 2004 & HVAC Specifications
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, January 20
Javits Convention Center This course is produced by the Construction Specifications Institute and is the master list of numbers and titles classified by work results or construction practices that the construction industry relies on to organize project manuals, to organize detailed cost information, and to relate drawing notations to specification. This course explores the structure and numbering changes in MasterFormat™ from the 1995 to the 2004 version, shows where HVAC-related specification content should be located, explores how customization can be applied, and discusses provisions for future standard updates and maintenance.
Instructors: Charles E. Gulledge, III (AC Corporation) and Michael J. King (ARCOM Master Systems)
Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, January 20
Javits Convention Center This course presents the basic principles related to sustainable construction and green buildings. Included is a review of the integrated approach to buildings and systems necessary to achieve green/sustainable buildings, developments and projects. Key elements for success in achieving green projects are covered, including the requirements of LEED. The course details what is green and what motivates green projects in today's market, and includes a review of case studies from a wide array of green building projects. These include a residential development, dormitory, supermarket, warehouse and office buildings. Attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of the ASHRAE GreenGuide, 2nd Edition.
Instructor: Joy E. Altwies, P.E. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Emerging Dehumidification Enhancements for DX Cooling Systems
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, January 20
Javits Convention Center This course provides an introduction to the emerging best practices for enhancing dehumidification performance while maximizing energy efficiency of small tonnage, packaged air-conditioning systems. Equipment descriptions are provided and performance comparisons made of the latest single-path, mixed-air, all-electric cooling system offerings available in the marketplace. The systems discussed encompass conventional direct expansion (DX) systems, without and with condenser reheat, along with three enhanced dehumidification DX system packages, all of them based on augmenting the DX cooling coil with one of the following enhanced dehumidification components: 1) wraparound heat pipe heat exchanger; 2) "wraparound" rotary desiccant dehumidifier; and 3) rotary desiccant dehumidifier downstream of the cooling coil (with separate desiccant dehumidifier regeneration air stream using desuperheater/condenser waste heat).
Instructor: Douglas R. Kosar (Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago)
Monday, January 21
Successful Solar Applications
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 21
Javits Convention Center This course is intended for design professionals and contractors experienced in conventional HVAC and/or plumbing design and construction (with little experience in solar) and experienced residential solar contractors considering the installation of Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar installations. The course will provide technical information and design procedures necessary for the development, design and implementation of successful active solar energy systems for heating service and/or process water for C&I facilities. The course covers the locations of the references and resources required to develop and design successful solar water heating installations and provides examples of the procedures used to develop and design successful solar projects and evaluate the economic feasibility of potential projects.
Instructor: Henry Healey, P.E. (Healey & Associates)
Complying with Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 21
Javits Convention Center ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, contained many changes from its previous versions. The newest version of the standard was published in June 2007. This course provides an overview of the requirements of the new standard with emphasis on changes from the previous version. Practice in use of an available spreadsheet will be included as a closing exercise. Attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007.
Instructor: Hoy Bohanon (Bohanon Engineering, PLLC)
An Introduction to BACnet®
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 21
Javits Convention Center This course helps students understand some of the elements required to successfully plan for BACnet® and some of the complex issues that must be addressed to achieve interoperability. Students learn that interoperability covers a wide range of possible options, and how to simplify interoperability by defining specific areas where interoperability is required. Also discussed is the basic components of any multi-vendor or multi-discipline BACnet® control system, how different systems can be merged together using BACnet®, and how BACnet® facilitates the integration of older systems with BACnet®-based systems. The course does not discuss specific manufacturers, or alternatives to BACnet® or BACnet® specification writing. Attendees receive a discount toward the purchase of Standard 135-2001 - BACnet® and the BACnet® CD-ROM.
Instructor: David Fisher (Polarsoft, Inc.)
Tuesday, January 22
Natural Ventilation
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 22
Javits Convention Center This course explains the various methods by which natural ventilation can be achieved, including successful examples. The course describes the calculation techniques with worked examples, ranging from simple manual calculations, spreadsheets, through to more sophisticated techniques, such as computational fluid dynamics, salt bath modeling and physical (scale) model testing. Options for hybrid solutions are described, including recent innovative schemes which have used the natural ventilation strategy throughout the year with added cooling in summer. The course follows the CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, Natural Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings, Attendees receive a discount on the purchase of this publication.
Instructor: Frank Mills (Environmental Design Consultants Limited)
Fundamentals of Water System Design (Spanish Version)
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 22
Javits Convention Center Participants develop an understanding of the basic concepts of hydronic system operation and design including piping systems, pipe materials and fittings, centrifugal pumps, terminal units, expansion tanks and water chillers. After completing the course, participants should be familiar with the components of closed and open hydronic systems; the basic concepts of piping system design; the different types of pipe used in hydronic systems; how centrifugal pumps operate; how to match pumps to systems; what variables are involved in terminal unit control; and how to optimize water chiller operation.
Instructor: José Luis Frías (DHIMEX, Mexico)
Mechanical Insulation Training
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 22
Javits Convention Center This course addresses the critical role an insulation system plays in equipment and system performance, as well as its role in energy conservation, fuel cost savings and environmental emission reductions. Attendees learn system design conditions, gain a better understanding of the different types of insulation materials, their temperature ranges and their properties, and are able to select appropriate insulation materials (including attachment materials, insulation materials, jackets and coverings, systems, finishing materials and accessories.) Attendees gain a better understanding of the criteria needed for selecting the "right insulation system for the job," increase his or her skill in communicating the requirements in a specification, and gain experience at determining the right insulation thickness for long-term performance.
Instructor: Michael J. King (ARCOM Master Systems)
Wednesday, January 23
Health Care Facilities – Best Practice HVAC Design Considerations and Criteria
8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wednesday, January 23
Javits Convention Center Based on ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course introduces many unique and up-to-date design considerations. The course covers chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11 and 13 of the design manual. Common medical terminology is introduced, and it will be explained how some terms have very different meanings between the medical and engineering communities. Infection particles and their transport mechanisms are covered followed by infection control methods. A major emphasis is on the necessary considerations for various diagnostic and treatment and support areas. Lastly, how to deal with existing facilities, smoke and life safety design issues complete the course. Attend the ASHRAE Short Course, "Healthcare Facilities - Best Practice Applications of HVAC Systems" for additional information that is also covered in this best-selling ASHRAE publication. Attendees receive a discount on the purchase of HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics.
Instructors: Robert L. Cox, P.E. (Carter & Burgess), Dan Koenigshofer, P.E. (IES Engineers), and Michael Sheerin (TLC Engineering for Architecture)
Health Care Facilities - Best Practice Applications of HVAC Systems
1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 23
Javits Convention Center Based on ASHRAE’s publication HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course introduces best practice HVAC designs in healthcare applications. The course covers topics found in Chapters 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16. Air distribution designs for surgical and patient rooms are a major focus. Various control and energy efficiency techniques for cooling and heating plants are presented along O&M and other commissioning topics. Smoke control and life safety best practices and application issues finish the course. Attend the Short Course, Healthcare Facilities - Best Practice HVAC Design Considerations and Criteria, for additional information that is also covered in this ASHRAE publication. Attendees receive a discount on the purchase of the HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics.
Instructors: Robert L. Cox, P.E. (Carter & Burgess Engineering), Dan Koenigshofer, P.E. (IES Engineers), and Michael Sheerin (TLC Engineering for Architecture)
Understanding and Designing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 23
Javits Convention Center This course will define DOAS and current mutations, discuss the parallel terminal systems available, identify the inherent problems with VAV systems, present DOAS equipment choices with psychrometrics, illustrate the design steps via an example, address DOAS automatic control design and operational issues in a campus building, review the energy savings potential of the top HVAC technologies, review the engineering design score sheet for a DOAS project, address over 30 frequently ask questions, and draw conclusions.
Instructor: Stanley A. Mumma, Ph.D., P.E. (Pennsylvania State University).
Designing Residential Ventilation Systems to Meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 23
Javits Convention Center This course provides an overview of fundamental ventilation and IAQ principles as applicable to low-rise residential buildings, including such topics as infiltration, natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and source control. It also includes a detailed description of the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007 and adopted addenda. Additionally, several whole building ventilation examples are presented in depth, with different system types in different U.S. climates. Local exhaust design examples include intermittent and continuous situations for kitchens and bathrooms. Attendees receive a discount on the purchase of ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
Instructor: Don T. Stevens (Stevens & Associates)
Energy Management in Existing Buildings
2 p.m. -5 p.m., Wednesday, January 23
Javits Convention Center This course reviews the energy management principles prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 100. Working through that standard, the instructor makes a point-by-point review of the organizational hurdles that building operators are likely to face. The discussion suggests strategies for making sure that energy management efforts don’t fall short of their potential. Attendees can think of the workshop contents as “tools” needed to get the front office support they need to make their facilities sustainable through energy management.
Instructor: Richard J. Pearson, P.E. (Pearson Engineering, LLC)
New York Professional Engineers:Earn PDHs for your RegistrationThe ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer seven Professional Development Seminars (PDSs), including one for students only, and 14 Short Courses during the Winter Meeting. Short Courses and Seminars will be held at either the New York Hilton or the Javits Convention Center. The ALI is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (PIE) to provide seminars and courses for New York State’s mandatory education requirements for professional engineers. All courses (except, for some states, Leadership Skills for Engineering Leaders: Situational Leadership®) carry continuing education units (CEUs) and/or professional development hours (PDHs), which can be applied toward maintaining P.E. registration. Advance registration for the ALI courses has closed. However, starting January 19, you will be able to register onsite at either the New York Hilton or Javits Convention Center.
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