ASHRAE Oregon Chapter

Students and Young Engineer Breakfast with President Tim Wentz
2017-02-17 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR, 97205
Join us for a presentation on the State of the Society and value of ASHRAE.
Take advantage of the rare opportunity to meet ASHRAE Society President Tim Wentz.
Learn about what you can gain by being a member of ASHRAE.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT
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February Chapter Meeting - The Interface Between Risk & Ethics with ASHRAE Society President Tim Wentz
2017-02-16 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | NW Natural, 220 NW 2nd Avenue, Floor 4 Hospitality Room, Portland, OR, 97209
The topic of ethics has always been difficult to address because ethics itself is often seen as fluid; it depends on the person, the culture or the situation, thereby making it difficult to measure or predict. This presentation looks at the relationship between risk and ethics while exploring some ways at placing risk and ethics into a common context where they can be viewed together and likely outcomes measured or predicted.
Join us for a special presentation by ASHRAE Society’s President, Tim Wentz. This is an excellent opportunity to meet our president, find out about what is happening nationally and explore the timely and important subject of ethics in the industry.

January 2017 Chapter Meeting: Computation Fluid Dynamics
2017-01-19 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Bridgeport Brew Pub, 1313 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Many advancements have been made in boiler design over the last decade due to design technology and low emissions. Steve Farnes will be discussing these advancements, and he has been in the local Boiler Industry for 25 years. He is currently certified as a “Boiler Plant Optimization Specialist” and a “Hydronic Systems Solution Specialist”.

Willamette Valley Section January Meeting: Achieving a Sound Design Through Integrated Systems Solutions
2017-01-12 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Willie’s Lebanese Restaurant & NW Cuisine, 400 International Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Please join the ASHRAE-Willamette Valley Section on January 12th, 2017 for dinner and a presentation by Russell Hawkins of Vibro-Acoustics, “Achieving a Sound Design Through Integrated Systems Solutions.”
Presentation Synopsis
When it comes to mechanical equipment noise, only the correct application of vibration isolation and noise control products will produce a solution. That’s why picking a product from a catalog all too often leads to misapplication and results in severe problems or even disaster.
ASHRAE states that there are three primary causes behind all HVAC noise problems: either noise control was not considered at the design stage, it was the victim of “de-value engineering” post-design, or system components were not integrated properly despite being considered. Vibration and noise sources and paths should be analyzed at project outset and vibration isolation and noise control solutions looked at together, addressing both airborne and structural-borne noise. This is the only possible way to achieve the sound criterion in a space.

YEA Event: Ugly Sweater Contest and Holiday Networking
2016-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Lightning Will, 305 NW 21st Avenue, Portland,, OR, 97209
Networking and Cheer!
It’s the Holiday Season! The Portland Chapter of CSI, AIA’s Emerging Professionals Committee, and ASHRAE would like to invite all Emerging and Existing Professionals to an Ugly Sweater Party at Lightning Will. A chance to kick back and relax, and get to know some of the other professionals in the industry. Swap war stories and share some laughs!
This is an event for all ages and experience levels. This is a chance for Emerging Professionals to see what these groups are all about, and for current members of CSI, AIA, and ASHRAE to meet the next generation in a fun and festive atmosphere!

Prizes:
There will be prizes given for Ugliest Sweater and Most Creative Sweater Theme. We also encourage the more experienced members of your offices to come out and get to know your new hires and emerging professionals better.
Cost:

All Emerging Professionals from any building-related discipline with less than 10 Years Experience $5
Member of CSI, AIA, or ASHRAE $15
Non-Member $25
Drink Sponsor Available $250 (Includes 1 admission, logo on website and Drink Tickets, and Quick Pitch at event)
Food Sponsor $150 – SOLD OUT!

Admission includes (1) Drink tickets, Appetizers, and Entry into the Sweater Competition!
Fun will be had by One and All!

5:30 PM – Network, Enjoy Beer & Appetizers
7:00 PM – Prize Winners Announced
8:30 PM – You don’t have to go home, but…

November Chapter Meeting: The "State" of Oregon Energy Code
2016-11-10 05:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Federal law requires that each state certify that their state energy code is at least equivalent to current federal model energy codes. Oregon took steps over a decade ago to improve energy codes as a means to help address state climate goals. This presentation looks at how energy codes are determined in Oregon and outlines opportunities for creating a logical energy code pathway to decrease future energy costs and achieve important climate goals.
Date: November 10, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club, Lownsdale Room
Cost: ASHRAE members $40, Non-members $50, Students FREE
Register HERE.

September 2016 Chapter Meeting: How "Reach Codes" are Shaping the Future of Energy Monitoring in Oregon
2016-09-22 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Current code development only addresses the version being developed and does little to prepare the market for subsequent changes. Reach (a.k.a. stretch) codes are being implemented in order to align everyone working in the market – from design & construction professionals, to manufacturers & distributors – in order to ensure higher compliance rates. We’ll take 30 minutes to discuss the implications.
About the Speaker
Cole Knappen is a Strategic Segment Specialist for Schneider Electric. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Cole was VP of Sales & Marketing for Obvius, a manufacturer of energy monitoring technologies. Cole has testified in favor of similar codes and supported research by Lawrence Berkeley National Labs in the fields of energy monitoring.
More information is found here.

ASHRAE Annual Golf Tournament 2016
2016-07-15 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The 2015 tournament was held at Eastmoreland Golf Course in Portland, OR. Registration fees covered greens fees, cart, beverage tickets, driving range, a great lunch after the round, and a whole lot of fun in general. Flag prizes and winnings were awarded to top finishers.
The tournament is the Oregon Chapter’ss major fundraising event of the year. Our goal is to raise $10,000 or more for chapter operations this year and your individual participation in the tournament and generous sponsorship contributions are greatly appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you out there!

Anna Miller
annam@airreps.com
503-517-9128

May 2016 Chapter Meeting: ASHRAE Technology Committees & Trade Show
2016-05-19 16:00 - 20:30 UTC | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
Presenter: Thomas Lawrence

April 2016 Chapter Meeting
2016-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

March 2016 Chapter Meeting: Gas Regulators
2016-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The March meeting will be about gas regulators, how to size them, trouble shoot performance issues and different safety features that are available. Tim Clark with Equipment Controls will be presenting.
https://ashraeoregon.simplesignup.ca/1475/

Student Night 2016: Trivia Contest
2016-02-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Bridgeport Brew Pub, 1313 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States

January 2016 Chapter Meeting
2016-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

December 2015 Chapter Meeting: Joint Meeting with IAPMO
2015-12-17 16:00 - 20:30 UTC | Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Speaker: Jed Scheuermann

November 2015 Chapter Meeting: Technical Session & Dinner Meeting
2015-11-19 16:45 - 20:30 UTC | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
4:45 – 6:15 pm: Technical Session: Thinking Like an Engineer
After 40 years lecturing to Mechanical Engineering students the presenter has evolved and reconsidered what his purpose should have been as an educator. It goes beyond transfer of information and mastery of a necessary set of tools. It also goes further than applying those tools in the art of problem solving. The presentation will highlight the nature of engineering thought processes, recognizing the role in problem solving, looking for alternatives, using creativity, thinking in a pragmatic manner, considering safety, and always asking questions. Societal problems exhibiting failure in thinking like engineers will be presented. These are to be examples and challenge for critical thinking on the part of engineering professionals while responsibly servicing society.
6:15 – 8:30 pm: Dinner Meeting: Differing Perspectives in Global Warming
A different approach to the usual formal presentation on these topics will be presented. It is the consequence of attempting to analyze the available data to demonstrate the reality of anthropogenic global warming. Unfortunately the analysis led to the conclusion that the only reality is in the uncertainties of these areas. A review of the data and predictions from climate change models will first provide evidence as to the culpability of CO2. Following that, through careful analysis of the data, consideration of solar and astronomical large scale effects, and the nature of computer modeling, the second perspective will raise serious doubts on the culpability of CO2 as a greenhouse gas threatening the welfare or even survival of future generations.
About the Presenter
Victor Goldschmidt is an Emeritus Purdue Professor of Mechanical Engineering with more than 45 years of lecturing experience, Fellow and Past Director-at-Large of ASHRAE, and honorary member of the IIR (International Institute of Refrigeration), ACAIRE (Colombia Association of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, AAF (Argentine Association of Cold), and ASURVAC (Uruguay Association of Refrigeration, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Heating). His industrial experience includes having been an Application Engineer, and a Development Engineer with Honeywell, as well as serving as team leader with numerous research contracts with the HVAC&R industry. He also led research teams through grants with the DOD, NSF, and other governmental bodies. With more than 200 publications, he served as mentor to both graduate and undergraduate students. Currently he serves on ASHRAE’s Development Committee. Victor is a facilitator to leadership training, problem solving and strategic planning sessions, a County Planning Commissioner and formerly a Trustee in the Leelanau Township Board in the Lower Northwest Michigan.

October 2015 Chapter Meeting: Demand Control Ventilation
2015-10-15 11:30 - 14:00 UTC | Andina, NW Glisan St., Portland, 97209
Speaker: Jim Christie, Gaylord Industries

September 2015 Chapter Meeting: Specifications 101
2015-09-17 11:30 - 15:00 UTC | Bridgeport Brew Pub, 1313 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Specs 101: Basic Concepts & Typical Conflicts for the Uninitiated

Presented by The Construction Specification Institute, Portland Chapter
This course will cover some of the basic principles of specification organization, language, procedures, general requirements and roles and responsibilities. This course is appropriate for any member of the AEC industry (Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Product Representative, Owner, etc.) who would like a better understanding of specifications and their role in the project delivery process as well as basic procedures to avoid conflicts. You will receive 1 LU of AIA continuing education.
Basic Learning Objectives:

Understand the anatomy of a specificiations
Understand the role of the General Contions, Supplementary Conditions and Basic Requirements and how they affect individual specification sections
Understand some of the basic principles and procedures of specification writing and language
Understand some of the most common areas of conflict in specifications and how to avoid them

Annual Golf Tournament 2015
2015-07-16 06:30 - 17:00 UTC | Stone Creek Golf Course, 14603 S Stoneridge Dr., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
