ASHRAE Oregon Chapter

Technical Tour of Portland's New Living Building
2021-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA):
Technical Tour of Portland’s New Living Building
Join other YEA members for a guided tour by PAE highlighting their design, construction and occupancy of their new building! Check out their website for more details here.
When: Wednesday, December 1st – Two tour times available.

Morning tour @ 9am
Afternoon tour @ 4pm – Happy hour to follow

Where: 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Main entrance on SW 1st Ave.
Registration required, maximum of 15 participants per tour.

Register for Morning Tour Register for Afternoon Tour

YEA Volunteer Cleanup
2021-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | PSU Children’s Playground, 1969 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97201
Young Engineers in ASHRAE and ASHRAE Student Activities are holding a joint event with SOLVE Oregon to clean up the Park Blocks and surrounding streets in downtown Portland. This event will be entirely outdoors and will comply with social distancing guidelines. After a safety talk and getting cleanup supplies, we will spend a couple of hours picking up litter to improve our community and protect our ecosystem. Join us in making Portland a better place! Stick around after the event for socializing and a complimentary lunch.
Full registration is a short 2-step process. Start by registering with SOLVE Oregon to create a volunteer profile and sign their liability waiver. Next, head over to constant contact and let us know if you are a student or member and if you have any food allergies. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to get fully registered for this event and we look forward to seeing you there!
SOLVE Registration Link: https://qrco.de/SOLVEregistration2021
Constant Contact Questionnaire: https://qrco.de/CCQuestionnaire

YEA Social
2021-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt Tabor, 1030 SE 69th Ave, Portland, 97215, United States
Who: Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
What: Social in the Park…
When: Tuesday, May 25th from 5-8 pm
Where: Mt Tabor Park – East Picnic Area B
Google Maps location link: https://goo.gl/maps/EGKL3grP3KaKV3Fv6
Or use address 1030 SE 69th Ave for the closest entry point to the “Mt Tabor East Picnic Area” / Picnic “B”
Why: BYOB, reconnect with fellow building professionals and enjoy playing some yard games in the park in a safe, outdoor setting

Webinar - HEPA Filtration for Biopharma/Life Science Lab Exhaust Systems
2021-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | OR
Have you experienced on-site HEPA failures upon installation and certification? Learn about the characteristics of HEPA filter media and identify the risks associated with each type. Become aware of performance differences between different medias, construction, and applications. Consider new media technology with unique characteristics suitable for pharmaceutical applications.
Presented by Lisa Warner, Life Science Segment Manager, Camfil USA
Lisa is a technical business development, sales & market strategist with over 30 years’ experience in the air filtration and advanced materials industries, with a focus on HEPA filter components, construction and installation; clean room energy optimization; factory and field testing issues; ASHRAE filters and the role of media choice, configuration and construction in HVAC filter performance and life cycle cost analysis.
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Webinar - Commercial Real Estate Market Review & Outlook Update
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | OR
Presented by Ashley Connor, CBRE
Details TBA

Webinar - The ASHRAE Digital Lighthouse & Industry 4.0
2021-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Presented by Chuck Gulledge, PE (ASHRAE Society President)
Details TBA

YEA Outdoor Gathering
2021-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Sellwood Park, 7968 SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon
What: YEA Social Activity (Outdoor, Socially-Distant with masks)
When: Thursday, April 8th from 5-8 pm
Where: Sellwood Park Picnic Area B, see Sellwood Park Area Map or use “7968 SE Grand Ave.” to locate nearest entrance
Why: To reconnect with fellow YEA members in an outdoor, socially-distant environment. Wear a mask. Music and yard games will be provided. BYOB (refreshments, beer or wine permitted 21+)

Micro-Cogeneration: Combined Heat & Power Systems
2021-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | OR
Join us for a webinar on mCHP applications, how it’s different than traditional CHP, types of power production, market potential, and real installation examples.
Speaker: Eric Morrow, CEM, PMP
Eric Morrow is a MEP specialist with years of designing, installing, and commissioning some of the largest Giga-Watt Cogen systems in the world. Eric is the CHP Application Manager at Lochinvar and specializes in alternative energy products being introduced to North America. He regularly attends and presents national training sessions to showcase new emerging technologies, such as Micro Cogeneration. A strong believer in applying hard work to obtain your goals, Eric has obtained 38 state Master Electrical licenses over his 20+ year career. Eric enjoys spending time with his 8 kids and on his micro farm.
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Awards Happy Hour - 2020 Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
2020-12-22 17:30 - 19:00 | OR
It’s that time of year again! We know 2020 is ugly enough, but it’s time to dust off your ugliest holiday sweaters and get ready for the annual Emerging Professionals Ugly Sweater Party. If you thought COVID was going to force us to break tradition, you thought wrong!
This year we will be holding an online Ugly Sweater Competition, which will be culminated by a digital Ugly Sweater Awards Happy Hour on Tuesday December 22nd.
The categories for this year’s Ugly Sweater Party are as follows:

Ugliest Sweater
Most Creative / Original
Judges’ Choice
People’s Choice
Pets and Children

The People’s Choice award will be voted on through a public poll. The voting will continue right up until the Awards Happy Hour. Anyone can participate. The winners will receive prizes in the form of gift cards.
All submissions must be received by December 15th at 11:00pm to be posted at the start of the voting period. Submissions will continue to be accepted throughout the voting period and added as the competition goes on.
To submit your ugly sweater for the competition, please email a photograph of your submission to: orashrae@gmail.com with the subject line: “Ugly Sweater 2020”. Be sure to include the following:

A photo of you or the contestant wearing the sweater.
Your name, and email.
What chapter and organization do you belong to: Example: CSI/Portland, ASHRAE/Oregon, ASHRAE/Willamette-Valley etc.
A brief statement about yourself, what you are passionate about, who you work for, how long you have been in the industry, etc.
Optional: A statement about your submission to be posted with your photo to help earn votes.

By emailing your ugly sweater submission, you give full rights to CSI Portland and ASHRAE Oregon to publish your submission, including photo and text, on their respective websites, newsletters, and social media including but not limited to: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Messenger.

Voting Opens - 2020 Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
2020-12-15 23:00 | OR

November 2020 Virtual Chapter Meeting - Transforming Existing Buildings Into High-Performing Facilities
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:15 | OR
Most buildings, new or old, do not perform anywhere near their most efficient potential. HVAC systems deteriorate with time, beginning from the first day they are put into operation. New design and installation concepts and new codes and standards are continually being introduced – at an ever-increasing pace. Energy audits and Retro-Commissioning or Re-Commissioning can help a facility manager figure out what needs to be done to improve the operating efficiency of the HVAC systems in a cost-effective manner – and to maintain that efficiency with proper Operating and Maintenance (O & M) techniques.
There are many methods of improving operation of older equipment, as well as new methods of cleaning, repairing and optimizing older equipment rather than replacing it. Energy efficiency as well as better indoor environmental quality (IEQ) are only two of many areas to be looked at to make a building more attractive to employees as well as to existing or potential tenants.
We will look at these and then discuss what needs to be done relative to using HVAC to make buildings safer for their inhabitants during – and after – a pandemic.
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Speaker Jim Newman, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP
Jim Newman is one of the USA’s most experienced energy efficiency and green building experts. Known as the “Dean of Green,” Jim regularly speaks across the U.S. and internationally to professionals, student groups and the media about sustainability and green technology. Today he uses his career expertise to help new and existing buildings improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency – even more critical since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Jim is Owner/Managing Partner of Newman Consulting Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is a CEM, a LEED AP BD+C, an ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP, a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), and will be inducted as a Fellow of ASHRAE in February of 2021.
Jim is a trainer for ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1, the basis for building codes in most states in the U.S., and has trained hundreds of architects, engineers, code officials and contractors on the use of the Standard. He was Co-Chair of the IAQ committee for the new chapter on Climate Control that will be published in the 2021 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook. He is also a trainer for the BOMA High-Performing Building Certification.
Jim received a BSME from Tufts University, Boston, MA, and continued his education for an MBA degree at the University of Detroit and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
Newman Consulting Group (NCG) is an EPA Energy Star® and Rebuild Michigan® Partner. The Group works with architects, engineers, building owners and contractors throughout the world to design and construct more energy-efficient buildings to LEED® and other sustainable guidelines. NCG also helps commercial and industrial building owners retrofit existing buildings so they use less energy – and save money – while maintaining or improving the indoor air quality.

YEA Willamette River Cleanup with SOLVE
2020-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Come give back to this little known gem of a beach and hiking trail along the Willamette River.
All cleanup supplies will be provided, just dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when checking in and receiving your supplies and instructions.
We will meet 1/4 mile south of the Sellwood Bridge on Hwy 43. Park on the wide shoulder, on the river side of Hwy 43. Look for the SOLVE signs and registration table.
Link to register: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000RRWsCUAX
Location Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UokZzWoi1mn7VfkX7
Sustainable tips: https://www.solveoregon.org/sustainability

The YEA kickoff to 2020-2021 program year was a success! Our members were able to take part in a beach cleanup event organized by SOLVE Oregon on Saturday, September 27th. We teamed up with individuals and crews from various local organizations, including the Portland Rugby Club, to help make our community a cleaner and divert materials (such as plastics, metal and motor oil) from entering the Willamette River. Plus, we found this activity particularly relevant because it was outdoors and easily allowed for volunteers to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings.

The inspiration for this event came from a brainstorming session held at last year’s YEA kickoff at Rouge Brewing – remember when we could meet at a brewery!?! Please let us know if you have any new ideas or want to get involved in a similar activity in the near future. Contact Mark Trader (YEA Chair) at mark.j.trader@swinerton.com or @oregon_ashrae on Instagram.

August Board of Governors Meeting
2020-08-27 | OR, United States
Time & Location – TBD

Annual Golf Tournament
2020-08-07 06:30 - 15:00 | Langdon Farms, 24377 Airport Rd NE, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
It’s that time of year again! Your Oregon ASHRAE chapter is holding it’s annual Golf Tournament. Help us reach our goal of $15,000 to go toward things like: chapter operations, research promotion, academic student scholarships, and industry promotion. Your involvement is greatly appreciated and helps your ASHRAE chapter have a successful year.
Right now, the registration is open for sponsorship’s and golfers. – Hurry to book your spot. Sponsorship’s are very limited this year.
Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh5ebnn4769ee01e&oseq=&c=9f3e1610-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1&ch=9f4a4b10-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1
COVID-19: With the ongoing pandemic, the safety of our membership is at the forefront of our concern. As such, additional safety precautions will be in place at the tournament to mitigate the transmission of infectious aerosols, and to remain in compliance with state mandates as well as health authority recommendations. Due to the nature of the situation, these precautions are subject to change. Additional information will be distributed to participants and sponsors as we approach the event date, to include the most accurate information possible. If you have any questions or concerns, you’re welcome to reach out to your chapter officers.
Thank You to Our 2020 Event Sponsors

July 2020 Virtual Chapter Meeting - Laboratory and Fume Exhaust Systems
2020-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Understanding laboratory and fume exhaust system fundamentals allow engineering of solutions that will safely meet design requirements, reduce the cost of operation, and more effectively control the system pressure. This presentation reviews the fundamentals required to safely exhaust contaminated air from a critical environment with use of pre-engineered fume exhaust systems. We will review multiple plume rise equations, how the exhaust system plays a role in the bigger lab control environment, various configuration options of the systems, and redundancy options.
Speaker: Robert is an Application Engineer with Greenheck’s Lab and Fume Exhaust Systems. Robert holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Robert has 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry including work with consulting and equipment manufacturer. He commonly presents on a variety of HVAC subjects including fan fundamentals, understanding fan sound, and laboratory/hospital exhaust systems, Matt is a member of NE Wisconsin ASHRAE and recently presented at the virtual ASHRAE summer conference.
REGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/9/6kn2zto

June 2020 Virtual Chapter Meeting - The New "Normal" of the Built Environment
2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
The pandemic we are living through is an unprecedented event that will alter our world forever. As this situation continues to evolve, how will building and business owners react? How will this change our workplaces, and how do we get there from here?
Sam Wright, Senior Sustainability Consultant for Säzän Environmental Services out of Seattle, Washington, will explore those questions. He will identify strategies and concepts that building owners are already implementing and propose a concise framework for hazard mitigation.
Speaker, Sam Wright, is a Green Building Consultant for Säzän Environmental Services, where he consults for public and private green building projects from concept through post-occupancy. He has spent his career working directly with owners.
Register for the webinar here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/8/m2n03a8

ASHRAE Oregon: Trade Show & Technical Sessions 2020 - POSTPONED
2020-04-09 07:30 - 20:30 | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
Postponed due to COVID-19

April Chapter Meeting - CANCELLED
2020-04-09 | OR
Cancelled due to COVID-19

Design Week Portland
2020-04-05 - 2020-04-13 | OR

Oregon's Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1) - Free Training!
2020-03-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Mercy Corps NW, 43 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join us for an exciting free training on the mechanical sections of the new Oregon Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1), in partnership with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
This training is perfect for engineers and professionals on the design and sales side of the industry who need to be proficient in compliance with the energy code. The training will cover the mechanical specific sections (further training on lighting, metering, and day lighting be may be offered at a later date).
Join us for this unique opportunity! Major thanks to our partner NEEA!
Link to Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egxnosgx2c30716d&oseq=&c=&ch=

Willamette Valley Section - Chapter Meeting - The Future of Refrigerants
2020-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Willie’s Lebanese Restaurant & NW Cuisine, 400 International Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Join us Thursday, March 5th from 6pm-8pm in Springfield, OR for a dinner presentation on the ‘future of refrigerants’ by Dave Martin.
Dave is a Centrifugal Chiller Applications Engineer for Daikin Applied. He has over 41 years of experience in the areas of marketing, service, sales and applications for large multi-national HVAC corporations. Dave’s primary focus is growing the product awareness and acceptability of Daikin’s chiller products throughout North America.
Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egwe41v1f173ca76&oseq=&c=9f3e1610-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1&ch=9f4a4b10-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1
Please check-in at 6pm

February Chapter Meeting - Air Monitoring
2020-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
Join us for a technical presentation on Air Monitoring and Air Measuring Stations.
This presentation will be by Ray Larimore on air monitoring. Ray is a Missouri University alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineer. She has been working for Ruskin since 2015, and is a great speaker a who comes to the chapter highly recommended. She has published several papers for Ruskin and is considered an expert in her field of study. You can find some of her papers at the links below.
Schedule:

5:00 pm Doors open
5:15 pm Registration
6:00 pm Dinner & Announcements
6:15 pm Technical Presentation
7:15 pm Q&A
8:00 pm doors close

By the Speaker:

https://www.hpac.com/columns/engineering-green-buildings/article/20929576/thermal-dynamic-efficiency-in-damper-selection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-n8jm4Mx0
https://www.commarch.com/selecting-right-damper/

Registration link here!

National Engineers Week (USA)
2020-02-16 - 2020-02-22 | OR

2020 Annual Student Trivia Night
2020-02-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Come one, come all, for one of our favorite events of the year… student trivia night! Your participation in this event directly impacts Oregon ASHRAE student chapters. All funds raised will go to benefit the Student Activities committee. Guests can also donate old ASHRAE manuals to be distributed to students. The event is open to all ASHRAE members, come team with and support the next ASHRAE generation.

Trivia:
Topics will vary. Teams are limited to 6 people maximum, and must include 1 student and 1 professional to be eligible for prizes! Registration for the event is required, and attendees can form their own teams.
Schedule:

6:15 pm Doors open
6:30 pm Registration
7:00 pm Announcements and Trivia Teams form
7:30 pm Trivia begins
9:00 pm Trivia Awards
10:00 pm doors close

We hope to see you there! Click here to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egv2l6a71e816f14&oseq=&c=&ch=

Annual AHR Expo / ASHRAE Winter Conference (Orlando, FL)
2020-02-01 - 2020-02-05 | OR

YEA Social Event - Grand Central Bowling
2020-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | YEA Social Event – Grand Central Bowling, 808 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Come treat yourself to a fun, mid-week break with fellow industry folks!
$10 to sign up for food and bowling. Registration link to follow soon 🙂

January Chapter Meeting - Operating Room Ventilation
2020-01-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
This months lunch meeting will be on Operating Room Ventilation and Performance Based Design presented by Ted Folstad.

11:15am – Doors Open
11:30am to 12pm – Meet and Great
12pm – Lunch Served
12pm to 12:45pm – Lunch Accompanied by Technical Presentation
12:45pm to 1:15pm – Questions and Answers
1:15pm to 1:30pm – Conclude Meeting

Ted will cover the following items:

The purpose of OR ventilation
The guidelines and standards
Airflow performance and particle control
Performance influences
Optimized Design.

Ted Folstad is the VP of Engineering and R&D for Precision Air. Ted brings a solutions-based engineering focus to Precision Air with 30+ years’ experience designing, manufacturing, installing and supporting specialized mechanical systems. He has a broad range of technical knowledge across a variety of industries with an emphasis on air movement, air filtration and
system controls. His background includes extensive experience in engineering management, new product development, direct sales, technical sales support, project management, and training. Through the design and implementation of two mock-up OR test labs, and extensive ongoing testing, Ted is currently a foremost expert in operating room airflow and particle control in the US.

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering – University of Minnesota
11 years as an Instructor at the “Industrial Ventilation Conference” at Michigan State University.
ASHRAE Member

Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egud4rplba65c951&oseq=&c=&ch=

Deadline for Student Scholarship Applications awarded by ASHRAE Oregon Chapter
2019-12-31 | OR

Board of Governors Meeting
2019-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Eastside Rogue Brewery, 928 SE 9th Avenue, Portland, 97214, United States

Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Mixer
2019-12-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Century Bar, 930 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
The sun may be shining, but it’s getting cold outside! That means it’s Sweater Time! The Portland Chapters of CSI, ASHRAE, APA Oregon, ASPE, AIA Vancouver, and Portland Design Pup would like to invite all AEC Professionals to an Ugly Sweater Party at Century Bar, especially the Emerging ones.
We have SIX great associations co-hosting this fun and festive event for all Emerging Professionals from any of the building-related disciplines, and we encourage the more experienced members of the companies to come out as well and get to know you new hires and emerging professionals better!
Only $10 to attend if you are an Emerging Professional with less that 10 years experience! Only $30 for members of the partnering organizations with over 10 years experience!
This is a chance to kick back and relax, and get to know some of the other professionals in the industry and enjoy a little holiday fun! There will be prizes given for Ugliest Sweater, Most Creative Sweater Theme, and a few more, so get those creative juices flowing!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Sponsorship includes 5 tickets to the event, your logo on the event page and printed materials, and table top display space.
We hope to see you there!
Registration Link: https://www.csiresources.org/portlandchapter/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=c267876b-fd02-486d-ad7b-515686547efc&CommunityKey=acf943d0-1b4e-4cac-b7f5-29286292e8fa&Home=/portlandchapter/events/calendar
