2024 John Ross Curling Open
Apr
6
7:30 AM07:30

2024 John Ross Curling Open

Join us for the annual John Ross Bonspiel! This event is open to all members of Region XI. All skill levels are welcome, and non-curlers can enjoy some drinks, food, and prizes as well.

Agenda:

  • 7:30 AM: Registration / Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM: First draw

  • Dinner, awards, and prizes to follow the tournament. Expect the event to wrap up in the early evening following the champion trophy presentation to the Northern Alberta team :).

Pricing:

  • Foursome: $500

  • Individual: $150 (if space available, registration opens March 18th. Please indicate curling experience when registering to ensure placement on an appropriate team)

Non-curling/dinner only tickets available at $25 per plate.

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May Meeting
May
15
5:00 PM17:00

May Meeting

Please mark your calendars for the May chapter meeting which will be a our annual Lobsterfest hosted on May 15, 2024. As we did last year, we will be teaming up with MCA and SMACNA to bring our industry all together. Once the remaining details are confirmed, we will update the information here.

 
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March Meeting - Reducing Carbon Emissions & achieving IAQ in Existing Bldgs
Mar
12
5:00 PM17:00

March Meeting - Reducing Carbon Emissions & achieving IAQ in Existing Bldgs

Speaker Bio:

Darryl K. Boyce, P. Eng., was ASHRAE’s President for the 2019-20 term. Boyce has previously served on the board of directors as treasurer, vice president and director-at-large. He is the recipient of ASHRAE’s Distinguished Service Award, Exceptional Service Award, Regional Award of Merit and Life Memeber Award.

Topic Summary:

The presentation will provide a roadmap to evaluate the opportunities to reduce energy use and Carbon emissions in existing buildings while improving the indoor environment. The presentation will demonstrate several evaluation tools that can be used to prioritize the initiatives to be implemented in each facility. The presentation will also provide an overview of the ASHRAE Headquarters project as a case study.

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January Meeting - Students Night
Jan
17
5:00 PM17:00

January Meeting - Students Night

What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)?

What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a collaborative project management approach in the construction industry that emphasizes early involvement and cooperation among key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and sometimes owners. The primary goal of IPD is to enhance project efficiency, minimize waste, and optimize outcomes by fostering joint decision-making, shared risk and reward structures, and open communication throughout the project lifecycle. By encouraging the integration of diverse expertise and leveraging technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), IPD seeks to overcome traditional challenges associated with fragmented communication and adversarial relationships in construction projects, ultimately leading to improved project outcomes.

 
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ASHRAE NAC Annual Christmas Lunch in Support of the Christmas Bureau
Dec
15
11:30 AM11:30

ASHRAE NAC Annual Christmas Lunch in Support of the Christmas Bureau

  • Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every year thousands of people in Edmonton celebrate Christmas. Unfortunately, many of those people celebrate Christmas without things that we take for granted on Christmas Day. Not just gifts and a bottle of wine, but how about a warm supper or new socks?

Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon - a fundraiser for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Spread some Christmas cheer and help out some families in need. Please help us kick off the Christmas season and support one of Edmonton’s truly great organizations.

We will also continue to host a Prize Draw in support of the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Tickets will be available from our staff on site and tickets will be drawn at the end of the function.

Prize donations will be graciously accepted on site. Please ensure to attach your card so we can ensure appropriate recognition for all our donors.

 
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November Meeting - Improving Building Efficiency Through Destratification
Nov
22
11:50 AM11:50

November Meeting - Improving Building Efficiency Through Destratification

Topic Summary:

The presentation will cover the concept of thermal stratification, which refers to the layering of different temperature zones within a building or space. It discussed the undesirable consequences of thermal stratification, such as increased energy consumption and discomfort. The presentation also highlighted various options available for destratification, including the use of ceiling fans ceiling fans, destratification fans, or natural ventilation systems to promote air circulation and temperature equalization. Ultimately, the focus was on how addressing thermal stratification can significantly increase a building's energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.

Speaker Bio:

Born and raised in Calgary, Brad come from a family deeply rooted in the mechanical industry, spanning three generations. His journey in this field began in 2007 when he worked in a pump manufacturing company's warehouse, followed by a brief apprenticeship as a plumber. After college in Penticton, he joined the family business in 2012 and later became President at Lowe Mechanical Sales. At Lowe Mechanical Sales, we represented a broad range of products in the applied solutions sector, collaborating closely with manufacturers to provide tailored solutions to engineers and contractors. He also provided field support for project start-ups and technical issue resolution. Following a merger with the Master Group, he now serves as a Technical Sales representative for applied solutions.

 
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October Meeting - Octoberfest
Oct
18
5:00 PM17:00

October Meeting - Octoberfest

  • German Canadian Cultural Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

REGISTER HERE

Topic Summary:

This course will cover the challenges of modern operating room design, identify proper diffuser selection and layouts for these spaces, review code requirements, and explore the cost implications and benefits of integrated ceiling systems to optimize air cleanliness and expedite the project management and installation process.

Speaker Bio:

Studied at the University of Manitoba, completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Worked as a Mechanical designer of building systems prior to starting with Price Industries. Working as a Mechanical EIT in Technical Sales at Price IndustriesWon the Canadian Engineering competition impromptu debate competition

 
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2023 ASHRAE NAC Annual Golf Tournament
Jun
22
7:00 AM07:00

2023 ASHRAE NAC Annual Golf Tournament

Register for the 2023 ASHRAE NAC Golf Tournament!

We are excited to announce that ASHRAE Northern Alberta Chapter’s annual Golf Tournament is on! Register now before the event is sold out! All of the proceeds go to ASHRAE research. 
 
When:  Thursday June 22th, 2023
Where: Redtail Landing Golf Club
             435 Airport Perimeter Rd #7
             Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V4
Time:    7:00 AM Registration/Breakfast/Range
              8:00 AM Shotgun Start
              Dinner Following Golf
Cost:     Foursome $650
              Single $175
  
Prizes with business card are welcome and appreciated. 

We will be doing Wine Survivor again this year. The entry fee for the Wine Survivor is $20 plus a bottle of wine. Limited supplies of wine will be available for sale at the registration table if you do not bring a bottle and want to participate. 
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Mark at 
golf@ashraenac.org for further information.

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May Meeting - Lobsterfest
May
31
5:00 PM17:00

May Meeting - Lobsterfest

The end of the ASHRAE year is closing in on us, and that means time to unwind and relax.

Please join us as we fly in Lobster from down east and have a good ol' fashioned lobster boil. For those of you who don't partake in the sea fare, there is the option for either chicken or steak.

Bring your significant other, employees, clients, or anyone else that might enjoy this night filled with food, drink, and laughter!

This year Lobsterfest is brought to you by ASHRAE NAC, SMACNA & MCA Alberta!

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CRC 2023
May
11
to May 13

CRC 2023

We will be hosting the 2023 CRC in Edmonton and it will be held May 11th to 13th. As the event details are fine-tuned more information will be provided under the CRC 2023 tab on the ASHRAE NAC webpage

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April Meeting
Apr
19
5:00 PM17:00

April Meeting

REGISTER HERE

Topic Summary:
Heat pumping is becoming a household term all of a sudden.  In this presentation, Greg explores the reasons for this new found appreciation of Heat Pumps and the carbon emission reductions that are possible (Even in Alberta!) and discusses several of the challenges that are faced designing, installing, and operating heat pumps. The focus of the presentation will be mainly on large scale and high temperature heat pumping that is more frequently being implemented in process and district heating plants, however Greg will also dive into his experience with his own personal low ambient heat pump that he installed on his house in Northern Saskatchewan.
 
Speakers Bio:
Greg Scrivener began in the refrigeration industry as an apprentice refrigeration mechanic in 1997. From technical equipment service to design and project management, Greg has experience in almost all aspects of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. He also has the expertise necessary to contribute to investigations and to prepare expert opinion reports. Greg completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and is a registered Professional Engineer. Greg is also a member of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and is currently serving on multiple technical and standard committees for ASHRAE. Greg is currently Lead Refrigeration Engineer and a Partner at Laporte Engineering where he leads the North American refrigeration engineering team.


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John Ross Curling Open
Apr
1
7:30 AM07:30

John Ross Curling Open

Join us for the annual John Ross Bonspiel! This event is open to all members of Region XI. All skill levels are welcome, and non-curlers can enjoy some drinks, food, and prizes as well.

Agenda:

  • 7:30 AM: Registration / Breakfast. Breakfast included with registration

  • 9:00 AM: First draw

  • Dinner, awards, and prizes to follow the tournament. Expect the event to wrap up in the early evening following the champion trophy presentation to the Northern Alberta team :).

Pricing:

  • Foursome: $400

  • Individual: $100 (if space available, registration opens March 18th. Please indicate curling experience when registering to ensure placement on an appropriate team)

Non-curling/dinner only tickets available at $25 per plate

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March Meeting - Membership Promotion Night
Mar
21
5:00 PM17:00

March Meeting - Membership Promotion Night

Topic Summary:
Buildings are rapidly becoming a primary topic of discussion when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within Canada, and Alberta has specific challenges when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings which may prompt the question: are zero carbon emissions buildings possible in Alberta? And if they are, is there a payback and value proposition?

This session will focus on how to achieve Net Zero Carbon buildings in Alberta’s specific scenario. This will include cold climate considerations, electricity grid challenges, and building specific strategies that can be used to achieve a net zero carbon goal. Project specific examples will be shared from across multiple sectors, including commercial/institutional, industrial, and mixed use. Attendees will learn the definitions involved in zero carbon buildings and the challenges and solutions of producing these projects within Alberta.

Speakers Bio:
Kyle Keep, P.Eng.: 
Kyle graduated from the University in Alberta with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Kyle is an adaptive and collaborative consultant with over 18 years of experience in project management, design, construction and solution finding.  His discipline focus is the design and construction management of mission critical HVAC infrastructure as well as commercial HVAC, focusing on educational and public institutions. Kyle is a principal engineer at AME Consulting Group. 
 
Brett Banadyga, P.Eng.: 
Brett graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Following graduation, Brett moved from Regina to Calgary to join the AME Consulting Group as a Building Performance/Energy Modeller. Brett became an Associate in 2023 and leads the Building Performance Alberta team. Brett has experience in performance-based design, including whole building energy modelling, parametric simulation analysis, thermal comfort analysis, NECB compliance, and energy performance modelling for local jurisdiction sustainability targets. Brett is an associate engineer at AME Consulting Group. 
 
 


This Meeting is Proudly Sponsored by HVAC Systems

 
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ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023
Mar
6
to Mar 8

ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023

March 6-8, 2023
Marriott Anchorage Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska

The goal of this International conference is for Built Environment engineers, practitioners, researchers, scientists, owners and government officials working in Cold Climate regions to share recent solutions and advancements addressing changes in climate; while experiencing the warmth, hospitality and culture of Alaska.

Read the conference flyer here for an overview.

“ Net-zero energy and sustainability goals pose special challenges for cold climates, climates with large swings in temperature and where ever-changing climate and shifting weather patterns result in colder temperatures in areas where winters are typically mild. Harmonizing human comfort with the climatic realities of these environments is a balancing act, and strategic design is key to building, commissioning and operating efficient and long-lasting cold-climate structures. ” 

   - Erich Binder, conference chair.

Click HERE for more information on ASHRAE’s main website which includes all the details

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February Meeting - Critical Environment Ventilation Strategies
Feb
22
11:30 AM11:30

February Meeting - Critical Environment Ventilation Strategies

Register HERE

Topic Summary:

Designing smart high-performance critical environment ventilation strategies for a safe working environment is a challenge. For decades, stringent design standards have driven high levels of energy consumption for the most critical spaces. Today’s high-performance healthcare and lab standards add complexity and confusion to the design process. We will look how to utilize precision measurement and cutting edge design to meet safety requirements while reducing energy demand. We will also cover common mistakes in design process that can have impact on the ability to deliver these spaces as designed.

Speaker Bio:

With 16 years of experience, Daniel Evans has worked for equipment manufactures that focus on specialty applied products to provide support to safety and energy efficiencies in critical environments. This time was spent working to reduce energy consumption while delivering reliable and repeatable variable volume HVAC systems. In his current role at CRC, Daniel is investing heavily in developing knowledge related to laboratory and healthcare applications of air valves, pressure monitoring, controlled ventilation, and measured airflow equipment.

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January Meeting - Student Night
Jan
18
5:00 PM17:00

January Meeting - Student Night

Register HERE

Topic Summary:
District chilled water systems are integral parts of large campus type facilities. In these traditional district systems, central chiller plants generate chilled water which is distributed out to various buildings via a central pumping systems.  The various buildings can have dedicated pumps and/or heat exchangers to control chilled water flow/temperature at each building.  With many buildings connected to the one central plant, there can many variables that affect chilled water flow, pressure, and temperature in the system. Our presentation will discuss the issues with the standard chilled water pumping and temperature control of district chilled water distribution systems and how modifications to this control can be accomplished to provide energy savings and improved system control. The presentation will include a case study of the Royal Alexandra Hospital chilled water system modifications.

Speakers Bio:
Quenton Kusiek, M.Sc., P.Eng:
Quenton started in the buildings HVAC industry in 2008 and has primarily focussed on educational and institutional building design for new buildings and renovations. He has worked has worked with district systems and NAIT, University of Alberta Hospital, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Quenton is the Mechanical Team Lead at Williams Engineering.

Pierre Laplante:
Pierre started in the controls industry in 1987 in the contracting/installation portion of the industry and switching to the design/consulting portion in 2007. He has been involved with various chilled water system controls projects over the course of his career and has also participated in commissioning of chilled water systems. Pierre has over twenty years of controls technical experience in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Pierre is currently working in automation & commissioning at Williams Engineering.
 


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December Meeting - Christmas Lunch
Dec
16
11:30 AM11:30

December Meeting - Christmas Lunch

REGISTER HERE

Our December meeting will be our annual fundraiser in support of the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton at the Wynham Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre.

Every year thousands of people in Edmonton celebrate Christmas. Unfortunately, many of those people celebrate Christmas without things that we take for granted on Christmas Day. Not just gifts and a bottle of wine, but how about a warm supper or new socks?

Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon - a fundraiser for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Spread some Christmas cheer and help out some families in need. Please help us kick off the Christmas season and support one of Edmonton’s truly great organizations.

We will also continue to host a Prize Draw in support of the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Tickets will be available from our staff on site and tickets will be drawn at the end of the function.

Prize donations will be graciously accepted on site. Please ensure to attach your card so we can ensure appropriate recognition for all our donors.

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Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Technical Seminar (Online) - Air-to-Water Heat Pumps

REGISTER HERE

Topic Summary:
Join Chris DesRoches to discuss Air-to-Water Heat Pumps and how they can best be leveraged to reduce building emissions in retrofits of hydronic systems and new construction alike. Learn about various applications and how a simple air-cooled chiller upgrade to an air-to-water heat pump can lead to significant emission and energy use reductions. See exactly how this technology fits into a low-carbon future with electrified buildings from the point of view of engineers, mechanical designers, and energy modelers.

Key takeaways from the session:

  • Understand the concept of fuel switching and its importance for high efficiency retrofit of existing building central plant systems.

  • Learn design strategies and application techniques of using air-to-water heat pump plant equipment.

  • Learn about the energy and cost savings, and emissions reductions achievable with fuel switching retrofits of traditional central plant systems with air-to-water heat pumps.

Speaker Bio:
Chris DesRoches is the applied product manager for the HVAC divisions with Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada.

Chris is a professional Engineer and a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Dalhousie University. He has extensive experience on all aspects of manufacturing industry, including product design, certification and testing, sales and service and specific experience in Air to Water heat pump solutions for commercial and residential projects.



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November Meeting
Nov
23
12:00 PM12:00

November Meeting

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Topic Summary:
Dual Core Centralized Heat Recovery Systems

  • Regenerative Heat Recovery

    • Basic Operation

    • Dual Core Operation

  • Dual Core Heat Recovery Types

    • Separated

    • Centralized

  • Cross Contamination

  • More info to come!


Speaker Bio:
Patrick Belzerowski is an account manager for Southampton Industrial Manufacturing Inc. He has been involved in the design and manufacturing of HVAC equipment with approximately 11 years’ experience. He started his career working on the equipment design for commercial industry, which primarily involved gas fired equipment and rooftop units for approximately 3 years. Patrick then transitioned into design of industrial type HVAC equipment for approximately 3 years. He has been involved with the design of various equipment for Industrial projects including Control Buildings, E-Houses and VFD facilities. He has designed various equipment for the Fort Hills project, Cutbank Ridge Project, LNG Canada Project and many other projects throughout Canada.
 
After approximately 6 years of design, Patrick transitioned into the Production Manager. He managed the manufacturing of many industrial HVAC equipment projects and assisted with the implementation of ISO 9001 quality program for Southampton Industrial Manufacturing Inc. In 2018, Patrick transitioned into an Inside Sales role focusing on the developing and designing equipment into the commercial and institutional markets. This role eventually evolved to Patrick’s current position as Account Manager.  


Meeting Proudly Sponsored by Johnson Controls

 
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Technical Webinar - Whole Life Carbon
Nov
16
1:00 PM13:00

Technical Webinar - Whole Life Carbon

Topic Summary:
While the past focus on energy and carbon is more about operational issues, the new focus will be on Whole Life Carbon. Through strategies related to energy efficiency, utility source selection, and integration of renewable energy, great progress was made to reduce operational carbon. Our focus is now moving to the embodied and Whole Life Carbon associated with the materials and systems found in the built environment. Embodied carbon looks at the carbon impacts associated with extracting, manufacturing, and transporting materials to the jobsite, in addition to manufacturing and transportation, including impacts related to in-use and end of life. While Life Cycle Analysis (WLCA) accounts for impacts over the full lifecycle of a material, which includes embodied and operating carbon, or, cradle to grave. A focus is on Upfront Carbon, or, Cradle to Gate to understand the carbon impact of different materials. WLCA will greatly impact our work tomorrow. This discussion will include methodologies in counting of carbon, examples of different carbon calculations, and ways to reduce carbon emission holistically. With the new administration goal of 1.5°C net zero economy by 2050, and 2035 all renewable electricity grid, we need to accelerate holistic carbon effort to an all-electric, and net zero future.

Speaker Bio:
Luke Leung Luke is a LEED Fellow; ASHRAE Fellow; ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Commercial Team Leader; ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization ExCom; ASHRAE Directors-at-Large; Carbon Leadership Forum MEP 2040 founding member; City of Chicago Decarbonization Task Force; AIA COVID-19 Task Force, BOMA Toronto Health Committee Co-Chair; Chair of ASHRAE “Environmental Health Committee” 2021; ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer; Former Chair of ASHRAE TC 9.12 on Tall Buildings; Former Board of Directors for USGBC, Illinois; Industry Advisory Board for IN2 start-up incubator program with US National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He is the wide firm Principal of the Sustainability Engineering Studio for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP. His work includes Burj Khalifa, the current world’s tallest building, and other four of the top 20 tallest buildings in the world. Other work also included General Motors Global Headquarters, Beijing Finance Street, US Census Bureau, US Air Force Academy CCLD, US Embassy in Beijing, BBVA Tower in Mexico City, LG Art Hall in Seoul, Korea; Master planning of XiongAn – the millennium plan of China, and numerous other significant tall and large projects.

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October Meeting - Oktoberfest
Oct
19
5:00 PM17:00

October Meeting - Oktoberfest

Register HERE

Speaker Bio:
Robert Prybysh is the Chief Mechanical Engineer at Arrow Engineering and is Arrow’s founding partner. Robert has over twenty years of mechanical engineering experience in a vast number of industry sectors. He has a Ph.D in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management. He completed his Ph.D at the University of Alberta where he is a sessional instructor, teaching the next generation of Engineers.




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September Meeting - Past Presidents Night
Sep
21
5:00 PM17:00

September Meeting - Past Presidents Night

Welcome back members! We would like to welcome invite you to our ASHRAE NAC PAST Presidents Night!! See below for more info!

Click HERE to register!

Topic Summary:

The Presentations Topics will include:

  • Over all Cold Climate Design Factors

  • Sustainability & Resiliency

  • Human Comfort and IEQ

  • Utilities in Buildings

  • Strategic Design

  • Building HVAC Design Process

  • HVAC Design Calculations

  • Building Envelope

  • HVAC Control

  • Commissioning

  • Residential Seasonal and Off Grid Applications

Speaker Bio:

Erich Binder is an independent engineering consultant with an extensive experience in in the sustainable design of Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, & Cold Climate, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, Fire Suppression & Specialty Mechanical Systems engineering. Erich has also a Certified Risk Manager with over 20 years of Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety Engineering and Auditing experience. 

Erich has extensive experience engineering mechanical system for a variety of cold climate applications. These include Oil & Gas projects include developing HVAC standards and engineering for numerous process facilities for Oil Sands, SAGD and Mining Projects, Gas Processing, Metering Compression and Pipeline facilities, Upstream, Mid Stream, Down Stream Facilities. Erich Binder has engineered HVAC systems for various support facilities for various Industrial projects including Control Buildings, E-House, VFD and Data Storage Facilities, Maintenance, Storage and Emergency Response Facilities. He has extensive experience in Power Generation facilities, including Coal, Natural Gas, Waste Heat, Waste Wood, Run of the River and Combined Heat Power systems. Erich specializes in Hazardous spaces and environments, Laboratory, Sampling Stations, Hazardous Environment, Dust, Mist and Fume collection systems, Industrial Hygiene facilities. Erich Binder has worked as a Risk Analyst & Loss Prevention Consultant providing input into corporate insurance placement, managed Boiler Machinery, Construction Project Losses, Claims and Loss Prevention issues. He has provided support to Insurance Brokers and Insurance companies representatives to review and investigate the cause of failures relating to Power, Natural gas Mid-Stream, Compression, Metering and Pipeline machinery and fire explosion related failures. Erich Coordinated Risk and Loss Prevention audits and inspections for all corporate facilities. A key member of corporate Emergency Response Team and key leaders in Responsible Care, ISO9000, merger and acquisition programs. Erich Binder is:

  • Society Director at Large - ASHRAE

  • Past Society Director and Regional Chair - ASHRAE Region XI

  • Chairman - ASHRAE Cold Climate Design Conference

  • Co-Author - ASHRAE Cold Climate Building Design Guide

  • Co-Author - ASHRAE Hazardous Spaces Design Guide.(Publication Pending)

  • Author Industrial HVAC Design Guide – Basics of industrial HVAC - 101

  • Past Coordinator - ASHRAE

  • Distinguished Lecturer Program

  • Past Chairman - HVAC Advisory Committee (SAIT)

  • Co-developer - 2 month HVAC Certificate Program (SAIT)

  • Instructor - Part Time HVAC related topics (SAIT)

  • Board EXO - Young Engineers in ASHRAE Committee

  • Board EXO - ASHRAE Student Activities Committee

  • Board EXO - ASHRAE Members Council Vice Chairman ASHRAE Development Committee

  • Chairman ASHRAE Audit Committee Member: ASHRAE TC 5.8 Industrial

  • Ventilation (Combined with TC 9.2) Member : ASHRAE TC 9.2 Industrial Air Conditioning

  • Chairman: ASHRAE TRG9 – CCBDG – Cold Climate Building Design Guide.

  • Member: ASHRAE MTG-ACR – Air Change Rate

  • Chairman - Chelonian Loss Prevention Engineering Semina

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2022 ASHRAE NAC Annual Golf Tournament
Jun
15
7:00 AM07:00

2022 ASHRAE NAC Annual Golf Tournament

Register HERE for the 2022 ASHRAE NAC Golf Tournament!

When:

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Breakfast/registration at 7:00 AM, shotgun start at 8 AM, dinner following golf

Where:

Red Tail Landing Golf Club

435 Airport Perimeter Rd #7

Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V4

Pricing:

  • Foursome: $650

  • Individual: $175

Prizes with your business card are welcome and appreciated.

We will be doing Wine Survivor again this year. The entry fee for Wine Survivor is $20 plus a bottle of wine. Limited supplies of wine will be available for sale at the registration table if you do not bring a bottle and want to participate.
  
There will be some amazing prizes ~ we look forward to seeing you all!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, please reach out to any of our board members for further information.

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May Meeting
May
18
5:00 PM17:00

May Meeting

The end of the ASHRAE year is closing in on us, and that means time to unwind and relax.

Please join us as we fly in Lobster from down east and have a good ol' fashioned lobster boil. For those of you who don't partake in the sea fare, there is the option for either chicken or steak.

Bring your significant other, employees, clients, or anyone else that might enjoy this night filled with food, drink, and laughter!

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Breakfast Meeting with BOMA
Apr
28
7:15 AM07:15

Breakfast Meeting with BOMA

Join us along with BOMA Edmonton for an informative seminar on creating sustainable & healthy buildings!

About this event

Topic Summary:

The Global COVID pandemic has changed our lives forever. How we design, build, commission and operate buildings going forward will be impacted by what we have learned. In this session we will recap what makes COVID such a challenge, what we have learned about operating buildings with the in situ HVAC equipment, how we can design new projects to deal with epidemics and where research is concentrating its efforts for new solutions.

Speaker Bio:

Hugh Crowther is the Vice President of Engineering for Swegon North America. Hugh has over 35 years’ experience in the application, design and commissioning of applied HVAC systems and is an expert on large HVAC system design, high performance buildings and sustainable buildings. He has lectured on system design all over the world. Hugh is a Professional Engineer (On., Canada) with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University. Hugh is an ASHRAE Member.

Hugh has twice been on the Board of Directors of ASHRAE. He has held multiple positions within the Society in areas of Technology and Standards and has earned a Distinguished Service Award and Best Journal article of the year in 2017. Hugh has written articles for the ASHRAE Journal, High Performance Buildings, HPAC Engineering and Engineered Systems as well as numerous application guides on a wide range of HVAC topics.

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April Meeting
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

April Meeting

Congratulations! You won the contract to design the HVAC of the newest biggest building in town! Everyone’s eyes are on this one. So how are you going to handle the stack effect? How are you going to make sure there is enough ventilation to reduce pathogens but still make it energy efficient? How will you give the owner a job under budget and on time? Well, that last one is pretty complicated, but the others don’t have to be.

Speaker Bio:

Dana Heller is the president at Merlin Instrumentation. Since starting Merlin in 2009, Dana has lived and breathed flow measurement of all kinds, and has become a trusted source in the industry for information on the various technologies. Dana has been active in both the NAC and the SAC chapters of ASHRAE and became SAC’s first female President in 2018.


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March Meeting
Mar
23
5:00 PM17:00

March Meeting

Topic Summary:
This presentation will cover in detail the types of heat recovery methods and discuss the pros and cons of each heat recovery method including:

  • Glycol Loop

  • Air to Air

  • Heat pipe

  • Heat Wheel

  • Reverse Flow

Speaker Bio:

  • He has 20 years experience in the industry and has worked on the tools, consulting and now in HVAC Sales at Engineered Air

  • Degree in Building Environmental Systems Technology from NAIT

  • Incoming ASHRAE NAC president

 


Thank you to the event sponsor: Engineered Air

 

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