ASHRAE Courses held at the Dallas Meeting

These courses were held at the 2007 Dallas Winter Meeting. If you are interested in more information, please contact the ASHRAE Learning Institute at edu@ashrae.org.

Professional Development Seminars

Upon completion of each seminar you earn 6 PDHs/.6CEUs or 6 AIA LUs.
*Except upon completion of Mechanical Insulation Training, which earns 7 PDHs/.7CEUS or 7 AIA LUs. 

Seminar Title
NEW! The Commissioning Process in New and Existing Buildings (Code 60)

Seminar Summary
Attend this seminar and learn the fundamentals of applying the building commissioning process to new construction and existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing facilities applications. 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 what documentation is created during the process, including specifying commissioning for new construction. You will take away compelling information and case studies that demonstrate the value of investing in the commissioning process. Each attendee will receive a copy of the new ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process. This seminar is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Seminar Abstract
This seminar, based on ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process, will demonstrate how the commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new construction and to existing facilities.

Seminar Learning Objectives

• Understand the commissioning process and how its application differs in existing facilities and new construction.
• Define the scope of commissioning.
• Identify documentation required for commissioning, including construction specifications.
• Identify the benefits of the commissioning process.
• Evaluate the economics of applying the commissioning process.

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. The seminar does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Seminar Topics

• Introduction: Familiarization with concepts and definitions.
• Benefits of Commissioning: Commissioning as a quality assurance program for the owner; enhancement of project management; benefits to the environment; improved operations and maintenance; owner and occupant benefits.
• The Commissioning Process: The scope of commissioning. The commissioning process from predesign through occupancy and operations in new construction. The commissioning process in existing facilities.
• Document Requirements: Professional service agreements for design professionals and commissioning providers. Owners' project requirements; commissioning plan; checklists; test procedures; reports and more.
• Specifying Commissioning: CSI MasterFormat™ structure; general and supplementary conditions; general requirements; technical requirements.
• Economics of Commissioning: Costs of not commissioning compared with the costs of commissioning for new construction; commissioning cost variability factors in existing facilities.

Seminar Title
Facility/HVAC Terrorism Threat and Vulnerability Reduction (Code 61)

Seminar Summary
Attend this seminar and learn the fundamentals of protecting building airflows from both terrorist incidents and accidental events, and how to mitigate the consequences should an event occur. Resuming operations after an event and maintaining operations during a pandemic are also covered in lesser detail. Both design for new construction and retrofit are considered.

Some examples of past events, potential terrorist threats, and accidental situations will be used to form the basis for discussion of protection vs. mitigation. The types of chemical and biological contaminants, their physical properties, and transport through buildings and mechanical systems will be given. Equipment, controls and event-handling choices will be discussed. An overview of software tools for helping evaluate candidate designs will be given as well as the benefits of some of the solutions designed for extraordinary events for ordinary operation. Attendees may find it useful to bring a hand calculator if they wish to follow along with some of the numerical examples. This seminar is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Seminar Abstract
This seminar is an overview of the protection of buildings and HVAC systems against intentional and accidental threats primarily to building airflows. It considers using design and equipment to avoid contaminant releases and minimize the effects of a release. The application of some of these systems for maintaining operations during pandemics will also be consider. Choices for both new construction and retrofit of existing buildings are included.

Seminar Learning Objectives

• Learn the difference between risk and vulnerability assessment and methods for their evaluation.
• Learn methods for choosing how to allocate resources among multiple buildings.
• Learn methods for designing security systems to help avoid releases.
• Become aware of software design tools and other resources that can be helpful.
• Become aware of other benefits of some of the solutions for ordinary operation to help justify their cost and synergies with other building systems such as blast protection.

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding HVAC system components and configurations. Some prior general knowledge of ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 90.1 and draft Guideline 29 may be beneficial. The seminar does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Seminar Topics

• Introduction to Risk and Vulnerability
• ASHRAE and other Methodologies for Risk Assessment
• Contaminants and Exposures
• Physical Protection of Facilities and Systems
• Mitigation of Consequential Damages and Event Handling
• Design for Ease of Decontamination
• Relevant Software and Software Demonstration
• Multiple Benefit Solutions
• Additional Resources and Summary

Seminar Title
NEW! Mechanical Insulation Training (Code 62)

Seminar Summary
The Mechanical Insulation Training Program will provide information on how to correctly design and specify the insulation system for mechanical equipment, piping and ductwork. Specifically, the course is designed to:

• Introduce students to the concept of insulation as a "system" - one that requires careful design and specification in order to perform to expectations.
• Familiarize students with the multiple detailed steps involved in the insulation system design, and product selection for mechanical insulation.
• Familiarize students with the critical installation requirements necessary to include in an insulation specification.
• Enable students to utilize ASHRAE tools and other software programs to quantify economic, energy and environmental benefits of a well-designed and specified insulation system.

The lecture material is complemented by a showcase of insulation samples supplied by ALL manufacturers, handouts that have been independently reviewed and practical work problems. It is a hands-on and challenging program. Laptops are suggested for attendees who wish to follow along with software demonstrations. This seminar is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Seminar Abstract
The Mechanical Insulation Training Program is an instructor-led course that 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. Students will become familiar with the system design conditions, gain a better understanding of the different types of insulation materials, their temperature ranges and their properties, and to be able to select appropriate insulation materials (including attachment materials, insulation materials, jackets and coverings, systems, finishing materials and accessories.) Attendees will 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.

Seminar Learning Objectives

• Review and reinforce the reason we insulate mechanical systems.
• Present a process for designing an insulation system that will then help guide the selection of the appropriate insulation at the appropriate thicknesses.
• Familiarize and provide you with information and tools that are available to make the insulation system design, specification, installation, direction, and maintenance for mechanical systems more efficient and more accurate.

Attendee Experience Level
This course is appropriate for specifiers of any level.

Seminar Title
Cool Tools for Building Performance (Code 63)
*Student Participation Only- Registration fees: $35 ASHRAE student member, $55 non-ASHRAE student member.

Seminar Summary
This workshop will provide an intensive, hands-on experience with the post occupancy evaluation of building environments. This is a "doing" workshop (not a "listening" seminar) that will take 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 the workshop. The techniques to be addressed are directly applicable to building commissioning efforts and green building design practice - as well as to day-to-day design projects.

The post occupancy performance of building solutions/systems is rarely validated - other than by occupant complaints or silence (presumably a sign of satisfaction). This is not a desirable design process in a time of concern for energy efficiency, green design, and sustainability. Post occupancy evaluation of buildings is a must.

This workshop has been specifically designed as a student-focused educational activity. Participation may include a limited number of practicing professionals to team with student participants to support this outreach to students. The mixing of experienced practicing professionals and enthusiastic students in a hands-on learning environment is intentional and is expected to provide benefits for both groups of participants. 

Seminar Abstract
This seminar, based on a case study approach (see Agents of Change Project at www.aoc.uoregon.edu), will demonstrate how design intent is matched with building performance outcome. In conducting building investigations, participants will learn to use state-of-the-art sensors and equipment (as well as low-tech instruments), develop appropriate methodologies, and work with team members to develop a case study presentation.

Seminar Learning Objectives

• Understand the case-study approach and how its application can yield "lessons learned" for design
• Learn to use sensors and equipment for point-in-time and time-series data collection
• Define a hypothesis within the scope and boundaries of the space selected
• Develop an appropriate methodology to test the hypothesis
• Evaluate and analyze data and present findings

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding of building design and operations. The seminar does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Seminar Topics

• Introduction: case study process, tool training.
• Case Study Components: Each part of the case study approach: background/context, hypothesis, methodology and equipment, results, analysis, conclusion, and design lessons learned.
• Hypotheses: Developing testable statement about some phenomenon. In effect, it is a question converted to a statement that can be scientifically investigated.
• Case Study Methodology: the step-by-step procedure employed and explains why it is appropriate to this case study, provides details of how, what, when, where, and who. It should be easily repeatable by another team or individual.
• Analysis: An explanation of what the information you collected means in the context of the building, hypothesis, and methods. The results are just "facts;" the analysis is your interpretation (or opinion) of what the facts mean.
• Design Lessons Learned: Understanding of the complexities and variables of the study, appropriateness of concluding statements, suggestions for studies to build upon this case study.

Short Courses

Upon completion of each seminar you earn 3 PDHs/.3CEUS or 3 AIA LUs

Course Title
Successful Solar Applications (Code 64)

Course Summary
Attend this course and learn how to develop, evaluate and implement successful and cost-effective solar applications for residential, commercial and /or industrial applications. In this course you will learn the basics of solar applications and the economics of alternative energy sources. This course shows how to develop the most appropriate design and size of solar projects and evaluate the alternative designs and options. The attendee will learn how to apply the knowledge in the development and implementation of cost effective solar projects for existing, new, and/or sustainable facilities. Information will be presented on the spectrum of renewable energy technologies and sustainable design but the focus of the course will be on Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic applications. Attendees will be able to develop preliminary designs of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic systems and determine the costs, benefits and economics as compared to conventional alternatives. The course will arm you with appropriate resources and reference materials to enable you to assist in the development, design and commissioning of cost effective solar applications. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, resources and information required to identify, develop and evaluate the economic feasibility of Solar thermal and electric (Photovoltaic-PV) applications for providing heat for processes, building service water or air and/or electric power in utility interactive or stand-alone applications. In this course you will learn how to design, size and evaluate conceptual designs of a variety of solar thermal and electric systems. As part of this seminar, solar systems are developed for specific sites, sized, designed and evaluated to determine the cost effectiveness of applications. Case studies of example projects are developed, and reviewed to illustrate the design decisions necessary to implement successful projects. Resources and references are provided to assist participants in developing and evaluating future solar projects.

Course Learning Objectives

• Introduce participants to the spectrum of solar applications and technologies
• Ability to perform economic evaluation of energy alternatives
• Ability to perform solar audits, solar system sizing and load determination
• Solar system hardware, design & performance
• Evaluate the economics of solar applications
• Solar tax credits and incentives
• Implementation options and commissioning
• Resources and references

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding of residential and/or commercial water or space heating and/or electric systems and associated energy costs to get the maximum benefits from the course; however significant technical experience is not required.

Course Title
Introduction to Ground Source Heat Pumps (Code 65)

Course Summary
This course will provide an introduction to Ground Source Heat Pumps and an overview of the key design issues for commercial and institutional applications of ground-source heat pump systems focusing on ground-coupled (closed loop) systems and ground water source (open loop) systems. Students will learn about the different types of systems and their advantages and disadvantages, as well as integration of building load calculation results, zoning and equipment selection. The discussion also will include on overview of site characterization, heat exchangers, HDPE piping, pumping, water-related issues, ventilation air options, cost containment and hybrid ground-coupled heat pumps. Attendees will receive a discount toward the purchase of the ASHRAE special publication: Ground Source Heat Pumps: Design of Geothermal Systems for Commercial and Institutional Buildings. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
Ground Source Heat Pumps systems are becoming of greater interest due to their potential for substantial reduction in energy consumption. Although many building owners have expressed satisfaction with these systems, a wide variation in design and installation quality continues to be experienced. This course will provide guidance to engineers who desire to provide simple, quality GSHP designs that best meet client comfort conditioning needs at a minimum cost without compromising energy efficiency and long term performance.

Course Learning Objectives

• Types and applicability of ground source heat pump options.
• Optimum equipment types.
• Ground, ground water, and surface water characteristics.
• Overview of design issues and available tools.
• Piping materials, methods and installation practices.
• Options for cost containment.
• Overview of additional resources available.

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding of cooling and heating load calculation procedures, unitary equipment performance, piping design, heat exchanger sizing and pump selection.

Course Title
Introduction to Commercial Desiccant Dehumidification Systems (Code 66)

Course Summary
This course will provide an introduction to the desiccant technology, as well as many of the key design issues (equipment-related as well as applications-related) influencing the effective and appropriate use of the technology. In addition to learning about the fundamentals of desiccant technology, the attendees will learn how to calculate the moisture loads affecting a building's structure and environment. After learning how to calculate the building's moisture removal requirements and selecting the proper equipment to effectively control this moisture, the controls and maintenance requirements of the systems will be considered. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
The desiccant technologies being installed for dehumidification in commercial buildings today have advanced in numerous ways in order to control the building's environmental conditions in an active and cost-effective manner. Designing for sustainability, absolute control of the humidity is necessary to ensure good IAQ is maintained. Desiccant dehumidification systems are being integrated into today's building's HVAC systems in greater numbers.

Course Learning Objectives

• An understanding of the types and applications of desiccant dehumidification technologies.
• A review and basic understanding of the desiccant technology.
• Attendees will learn about equipment performance from computer modeling and practical, field-based perspectives.
• Learn how to calculate moisture loads.
• Learn how to select the proper instrumentation and controls for desiccants and humidity control.
• Learn how to properly apply, commission, and maintain desiccant equipment.

Attendee Experience Level
The material in this course will be beneficial to not just the seasoned design engineers, mechanical contractors and facility managers, but also to those just beginning their HVAC careers.

Course Title
Leadership Skills for Engineering Leaders - Situational Leadership® (Code 67)

Course Summary
This course provides the engineering leader with proven leadership skills and competencies that will help him or her be more effective 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 determine the most effective leadership style in typical work situations. The course will be highly experiential in nature - in addition to the leadership style assessment, participants will participate in leadership simulations, role plays and actual case studies. At the completion of this course, participants not only will know what they need to do back on the job to be more effective, they will also know how to do it. This short course has not been approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
One of the most prevalent challenges facing all leaders is choosing the most effective leadership style. Research has shown that there is not one "best" leadership style. This research suggests that the optimum leadership style depends on the person, the team and the situation at hand. This course will equip the leader with the knowledge and tools to identify the high probability of success leadership style in any situation and demonstrate how to apply that style to achieve maximum results.

Course Learning Objectives

• A practical and actionable definition of leadership.
• The four Situational Leadership Follower Readiness Levels.
• The four Situational Leadership Styles.
• Your own preferred primary and backup leadership styles.
• How to apply the optimum leadership style to obtain maximum results from your employees.
• How to apply Situational Leadership to grow and develop your employees.

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should be leaders (team leaders, supervisors, project managers, directors, executives, etc.) who are responsible for accomplishing projects through others.

Course Title
Introduction to Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Air Conditioning (Code 68)

Course Summary
Attend this course and learn the fundamentals of thermal energy storage systems for building air conditioning. In this course, you will learn the basic theory of thermal energy storage and the range of technologies available for building space conditioning applications. An introduction to system sizing and controls is also provided. The course concludes with discussion of key factors that contribute to achieving successful systems. Attendees will receive a discount toward the purchase of the following ASHRAE special publications: Design Guide for Cool Thermal Storage; Cold Air Distribution System Design Guide; and Successful Cool Storage Projects: From Planning to Operation. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This course will demonstrate how thermal energy storage can cost-effectively address the issues of achieving efficient building space conditioning while providing increased operating flexibility in response to growing uncertainty in energy pricing. Attend and will learn why systems incorporating chilled water storage or ice storage (sometimes combined with cold air distribution) are being installed today with lower first costs, lower operating costs, improved indoor air quality, enhanced occupant comfort and lowest environment impact when compared with non-storage systems.

Course Learning Objectives

• Basic concepts of cool storage
• Principles of operation for sensible energy change and latent energy change technologies
• Overview of thermal energy storage controls
• Fundamentals of storage system sizing

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic understanding of chilled water systems used for building space conditioning.

Course Title
Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction (Code 69)

Course Summary
This course will present the basic principles related to sustainable construction and green buildings. Included in the course will be 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 will be covered, including the requirements of a popular national green rating system in the U.S. The course will detail what is green and what motivates green projects in today's market, and will include 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 will receive a discount toward the purchase of the ASHRAE GreenGuide. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This Short Course gives attendees a thorough introduction to the principles of environmentally responsible design and construction for buildings. Using case study examples throughout, the topics begin with terminology and definitions, and then lead into forces and factors that continue to drive the market toward green design and construction practices. Whole-building approaches to projects are discussed, along with the techniques that are most commonly used to improve a building's environmental performance. The course is ideally suited to those new to green building practices, and will present recommendations for how to best prepare for success on these projects. Topics discussed include identifying client expectations, using ASHRAE Standards and publications in the green design process, building commissioning, energy modeling, rating systems in both the commercial and residential markets, and additional tips for smooth projects. Attendees with little or no previous experience on green building projects will gain confidence in understanding the foundations of this growing industry trend, as well as useful and practical tips to apply in everyday practice.

Course Learning Objectives

• Understand primary goals and motivations of green buildings.
• Discover the range of techniques employed to implement green design and construction.
• Understand what skills and services are needed for a green project.
• Become familiar with green building possibilities through real project case studies.

Course Attendee Experience Level
Any level with regard to engineering, beginner with regard to green building projects (participation in one or fewer green projects).

Course Title
Complying with Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 (Code 70)

Course Summary
This course covers the requirements of the current ANSI/ASHRAE ventilation standard with an emphasis on typical applications. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004-Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality contains many changes from previous versions. The new standard incorporates more than 15 recent addenda. The methodology for calculating ventilation rates for buildings is fundamentally changed for the first time in fifteen years. The standard also contains new requirements for building components and building systems. This course gives an overview of the requirements of the new standard with emphasis on the new requirements. Practice in use of an available spreadsheet will be included as a closing exercise. This exercise illustrates how differing assumptions and design approaches result in differing requirements for the quantities of outdoor air at the ventilation systems. Attendees will receive a discount toward the purchase of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004-Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and Standard 62.1-2004 User's Manual.

Course Learning Objectives

• Learn what is required beyond ventilation in order to comply with the standard
• Understand the effect of various design decisions on the ventilation rate for the building

Attendee Experience Level
It is expected that the attendee have knowledge of the HVAC design process and terms.

Course Title
NEW! People Skills for Engineering Leaders- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) (Code 71)

Course Summary
This course will help the engineering leader unleash the power of effective leadership, communication, cooperation and teamwork within the organization. It will help you understand your own personality type as well as recognize the personality types of others, including your project team members, your peers and your customers. A confidential personality instrument, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), will be provided to each participant to help determine and understand his or her own personality type. The course will be highly experiential in nature - participants will learn how to use knowledge of type in typical leadership and communication situations. Taught by an MBTI-certified engineer who has managed more than 100 engineering projects, the course is designed to help you be successful with people in an engineering environment. At the completion of this course, participants not only will know what they need to do back on the job to be more effective, they will also know how to do it. This short course has not been approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
One of the most prevalent challenges facing engineering leaders is being able to cross that bridge from being a successful engineer to being a successful engineering leader. Engineering leaders need to understand themselves and the people they lead. This course will equip the engineering leader to understand not only his or her own personality type, but also to recognize the personality types of others. This will allow the leader to more effectively communicate with and lead his or her team. Practical exercises such as simulations, role plays and case studies will be used to allow participants to practice their knowledge of personality types in a realistic environment.

Course Learning Objectives

• Your own MBTI® personality type
• How to recognize the personality types of others
• How to apply knowledge of MBTI® type to solve a variety of leadership challenges
• How to apply knowledge of MBTI® type to effectively communicate with and lead others

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should be leaders (team leaders, supervisors, project managers, directors, executives, etc.) who are responsible for accomplishing projects through others.

Course Title
MasterFormat™ 2004 and HVAC Specifications (Code 72)

Course Summary
MasterFormat™ 2004 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 specifications.

This program will explore the structure and numbering changes in MasterFormat™ from the 1995 to the 2004 version, show where HVAC related specification content should be located, explore new provisions for specifying green/sustainable construction results, identify how customization can be applied, and discuss provisions for future standard updates and maintenance. Attendees will receive a discount towards the purchase of the publication, MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This course will demonstrate how specifications should be prepared for HVAC work results. Course content will explore the basics of construction documentation and classification principles. A comprehensive review of the new MasterFormat™ 2004 master list of titles and numbers will be undertaken with an emphasis on where HVAC work results should holistically be located. The course is outlined as follows:

• Principles of Construction Documentation
• Classification Principles
• MasterFormat™ 2004 Expansion Process
• MasterFormat™ 2004 Basics
• Application of MasterFormat™ 2004
• Division 23 - HVAC
• Beyond Division 23

Course Learning Objectives
This course offers multiple learning objectives associated with the understanding of specification preparation and application of the new MasterFormat™ 2004 master list of titles and numbers. These include:

• Understand construction contracts and participants
• Identify document relationships and dependencies
• Define classification principles
• Understand reasons for the MasterFormat™ 2004 reorganization and expansion
• Define the concept of "work results"
• Understand the new MasterFormat™ 2004 Structure
• Groups, Subgroups, and Divisions
• Number scheme
• Customization
• Understand the new Division 23 - HVAC content
• Identify HVAC related "work results" outside of Division 23 - HVAC
• Demonstrate Green/Sustainable provisions of MasterFormat™ 2004
• Address continuous maintenance of the standard

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees should have a basic knowledge of construction contract document preparation focusing on project manuals, bid documents, and specifications. The course does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Course Title
Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 HVAC/Mechanical (Code 73)

Course Summary
Attend this course and learn the mechanical requirements from ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1- 2004. Standard 90.1 is written in code language and has been adopted directly or as the basis of many local energy codes. In this course, you will learn how to apply the mechanical sections 6 and 7 to your projects. We will also explain the intent and background to the mechanical requirements. We will also touch on the relationship between the mechanical requirements of 90.1 and Appendix G, which is used to model building performance for tax deductions in EPACT 2005 and for LEEDS compliance. Each attendee will receive a discount toward the purchase of Standard 90.1-2004 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings and Standard 90.1-2004 User's Manual. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This seminar, based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2004, will explore the Mechanical sections 6 and 7 of the ASHRAE/IESNA Standard. The course is designed to instruct the attendees on application of each requirement in order to assure compliance with the Standard/Code.

Course Learning Objectives

Attendee Experience Level
This course is intended for attendance by building operators, design professionals, code officials, and building owners. Attendees should have a basic understanding of building systems. The seminar does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Course Title
NEW! Healthcare Facilities-Best Practice HVAC Design Considerations and Criteria (Code 74)

Course Summary
Based on a portion of the ASHRAE book HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course will introduce many of the healthcare unique and up-to-date design considerations. The course will cover chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11 and 13. Common medical terminology will be introduced, and it will be explained how some terms have very different meanings between the medical and engineering communities. The design manual's format helps points those out. Infection particles and their transport mechanisms will be covered followed by infection control methods. A major emphasis will be on the necessary considerations for various diagnostic & treatment and support areas. Lastly, how to deal with existing facilities, smoke and life safety design issues will complete the course offering. 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 will receive a discount on the ASHRAE publication, HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This Short Course covers information published in ASHRAE's best seller, HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. Fundamental and up-to-date design considerations for HVAC systems serving healthcare facilities will be presented by industry experts.

Course Learning Objectives

• How to utilize the features in the ASHRAE publication, HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics.
• Medical terminology and procedures.
• Room design criteria - infection control methods, temperature, humidity, sound, and ventilation trends.
• Unique load calculation considerations including medical equipment heat gains.
• Designing for existing facilities, including infection control issues during construction and risk management.
• Smoke and life safety issues for hospitals.

Course Attendee Experience Level
The course is designed for a variety of people, including: a junior engineer with little or no healthcare experience; an experienced engineer who wants to ensure they are up-to-date on best practices; a healthcare facility or operations manager; a construction project manager or estimator who needs to better understand the scope of healthcare HVAC construction.

Course Title
Designing Residential Ventilation Systems to Meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2 (Code 75)

Course Summary
This course will provide 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 will include a detailed description of the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2004 and adopted Addenda. Additionally, several whole building IAQ ventilation examples will be presented in depth, with different system types in different U.S. climates. Local exhaust design examples will include intermittent and continuous ventilation options for kitchens and bathrooms. Attendees will receive a discount toward the purchase of Standard 62.2-2004 - Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ANSI Approved). This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This course will provide the tools necessary to comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2004. It will address local and whole house IAQ ventilation system design, selection, and installation.

Course Learning Objectives

• Attendees will identify ventilation system requirements of Standard 62.2.
• Attendees will become familiar with the Standard 62.2 compliance requirements.
• Attendees will discuss the intent of the requirements.
• Attendees will apply some of the requirements to example projects.

Attendee Experience Level
This course is intended for design professionals, code officials, and HVAC and building contractors. Attendees should have a basic understanding of building and residential ventilation systems. The seminar does not require expertise in any particular building system.

Course Title
NEW! Emerging Dehumidification Enhancements for DX Cooling Systems (Code 76)

Course Summary
This Short 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 will be 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). This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
Diverse packaged air-conditioning products with enhanced dehumidification features are being introduced to meet growing demand for improved humidity control in buildings, especially the demand being driven by increased moisture laden ventilation air requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62 in more humid climates. The building and HVAC professions and trades are now faced with the challenge of understanding this array of cooling system offerings.

This Short Course will compare and contrast the latest packaged, single-path, mixed-air, all-electric cooling systems encompassing a conventional direct expansion (DX) system, 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:

• Wraparound heat pipe heat exchanger;
• "Wraparound" rotary desiccant dehumidifier; and
• Rotary desiccant dehumidifier downstream of the cooling coil (with separate desiccant dehumidifier regeneration air stream using desuperheater/condenser waste heat).

A state point modeling tool will be used to help visualize the respective system performances at ARI rating and other representative operating conditions. This modeling tool combines available algorithms from the DOE's EnergyPlus™ simulation program for DX coils, reheat coils, and heat exchangers (heat pipes) with newly developed, EnergyPlus™ compatible Brunauer Type 3 algorithms for the desiccant dehumidifiers. All the models and their algorithms were also applied in the actual EnergyPlus™ program to generate hour-by-hour simulations of annual system cooling performance. Results that will be presented include sensible and latent loads met, energy consumed, and humidity levels maintained, in select building types and climatic locations. These enhanced dehumidification systems present challenging decision-making tradeoffs between humidity control improvements over conventional DX systems; condensing (compressor) unit energy consumption reductions versus DX cool and reheat approaches; and fan energy use increases due to the additional system component pressure drops. These three alternative systems also begin to define an emerging best practice for enhancing dehumidification, or lowering capacity sensible heat ratio (SHR), while maximizing energy efficiency, as measured by COP or EER.

Course Learning Objectives

• Attendees of this Short Course will learn the following:
• Types of components used to enhance dehumidification performance of conventional direct expansion (DX) systems;
• Air-conditioning process paths on the psychrometric chart of the various conventional and enhanced dehumidification DX systems;
• Representative performance capabilities of the different DX systems, as measured by common metrics such as coefficient of performance (COP), sensible heat ratio (SHR), and apparatus and coil dew point (ADP and CDP), at select operating conditions; and
• Challenging decision-making tradeoffs between humidity control improvements over conventional DX systems, condensing (compressor) unit energy consumption reductions versus DX cool and reheat approaches, and fan energy use increases due to the additional system component pressure drops, for a small sampling of building applications and climate locations.

Attendee Experience Level
Attendees are expected to be schooled and/or experienced in conventional air-conditioning equipment and processes. Attendees of this Short Course should be familiar with the following:

• Conventional direct expansion (DX) cooling equipment components and their operation;
• Dehumidification shortfall issues with DX equipment;
• Psychrometric chart and conventional air-conditioning process paths;
• Definitions of common air-conditioning performance metrics including coefficient of performance (COP), sensible heat ratio (SHR), and apparatus and coil dew point (ADP and CDP); and
• Air-conditioning design conditions including design dry bulb temperature and design dew point temperature (humidity ratio), and ARI rating conditions.

Course Title
NEW! Healthcare Facilities-Best Practice Applications of HVAC Systems (Code 77)

Course Summary
Based on a portion of the ASHRAE publication HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course will introduce best practice HVAC designs in healthcare applications. The course will cover topics found in Chapters 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16. Air Distribution designs for surgical and patient rooms will be a major focus. Various control and energy efficiency techniques for cooling and heating plants will be presented along O&M and other commissioning topics. Smoke control and life safety best practices and application issues will finish the course presentation. 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 will receive a discount toward the purchase of the ASHRAE publication, HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. This short course is approved by The Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (P.I.E.) to provide mandatory education requirements for Professional Engineers in New York State.

Course Abstract
This Short Course covers information published in ASHRAE's publication, HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. Healthcare facility air distribution, cooling and heating plants, and other systems using best practice designs will be presented by industry experts.

Course Learning Objectives

• Introduce features and sources of information from ASHRAE's HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics.
• Surgical and patient room air distribution systems.
• Best practices for designing healthcare facility cooling and heating plants
• Operation and maintenance considerations
• Commissioning and energy efficiency in healthcare HVAC applications
• Best practice and design application issues with smoke control and life safety systems

Course Attendee Experience Level
This course is designed for a variety of backgrounds: a junior engineer with little or no healthcare experience; an experienced engineer who wants to ensure he or she is up-to-date on best practices; a healthcare facility or operations manager; a construction project manager or estimator who needs to better understand of the scope of health-care HVAC construction.

Course Title
Fundamentals of Water System Design- Presented in Spanish

Course Learning Objectives

• Water system design concepts
• Piping system design
• Pipe materials and fittings
• Centrifugal pumps
• Terminal units performance and control

Course Abstract
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