Announcements
Bocce Ball Tourney Pictures are Online!
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Pictures from this year's Bocce Ball Tournament at Campo di Bocce are online! Check them out by clicking here.
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The Solar Multiple - Solar HVAC vs. PV - Presentation Available for Download
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Sargon Ishaya's presentation on Solar HVAC from the March 2010 meeting is now online.
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Bocce Ball Tournament Signup
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Put on your Bocce Pants! It's almost time for the Annual Bocce Ball Tournament.
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Tech Transfer Seminar: LEED 3.0
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Mr. Ron Fong, chair of the USGBC Silicon Valley Branch is going to present the new LEED version 3.0 at the San Jose Pipes Trades Center, Wednesday, March 24. Cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. RSVP, Questions contact Bobby Bains: bobby.bains(at)jci.com or (408)439-2216.
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Mike Thompson's Presentation on Refrigerants from the January 2010 meeting is online:
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 == Click Here to Download Presentation (PDF) ==
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The 2010-2011 Scholarship application is online:
== Click Here to Download the Application (DOC) ==
Please fill out and email to Mehrdad Gholamalipour: malipour (at) therma.com
This Spring, the UC Berkeley Extension Service is offering two practical courses on HVAC and control system design and verification co-taught by Steve Taylor, PE, FASHRAE; Mark Hydeman, PE, FASHRAE; and Allan Daly, PE.
HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems (X470, EDP 313494) presents the engineering fundamentals and practical considerations for the design of components and layout of HVAC systems and equipment. It is a practical course that outlines the design process for all major HVAC components commonly in use. Lectures cover the selection and specification of components such as fans, coils, filters, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, water heaters, terminal devices, and air outlets. The design of air and water distribution systems is outlined with consideration for first cost, energy costs, and other practical matters such as space and maintenance. Energy conservation measures are highlighted throughout the course and presented with consideration for energy codes, utility rebate programs, and economic evaluation. The emphasis is on commercial applications in the greater Bay Area.
This course starts on Wednesday January 6th and runs for 10 weeks (6:30pm-9:30pm each night). This is the thirteenth year that we have co-taught this popular course. It has been redesigned this year to better mesh with X472 which will we’ll teach in the Fall of 2009.
HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems (X473, EDP 313486) provides the practicing engineer, designer, and building operation engineer with a working knowledge of the principles involved in the selection and design of temperature controls for HVAC systems. Topics include controls theory and fundamentals; pneumatic, electric, electronic, and computer-based hardware; control application for zones; air handlers; and chilled-water and hot-water systems. On completing the course, you should be able to specify and design control systems for normal applications.
This course starts on Wednesday March 17th and runs for 10 weeks (6:30pm-9:30pm each night). This is the seventh year that we have co-taught this popular course.
Both courses are only taught once a year. HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems (X470) and HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems (X473) are two of the four core courses for the HVAC/R Certificate program co-sponsored by UC Berkeley Extension Service and the Golden Gate Chapter of ASHRAE. Both courses will be offered at the UC Berkeley Extension Service Downtown Center at 425 Market St. in San Francisco. This classroom is conveniently located between the Embarcadero and Montgomery Street BART and MUNI stations. Enrollment for each course costs $675.
Registration information for the course is located at the UC Berkeley Extension Service website at:
HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems (X470, EDP 326256)
www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course521.html
HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems (X473, EDP 326264)
www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course159.html
Information on the HVAC/R Certificate Program is located at:
www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/hvac.html
More information on these courses is available off our website at:
www.taylor-engineering.com/teaching/classes.shtml
Please contact Steve Taylor (staylor@taylor-engineering.com), Allan Daly (adaly@taylor-engineering.com) or Mark Hydeman (mhydeman@taylor-engineering.com) if you have any questions.
SHARE THE GLORY -This HVAC/R program needs a few good teachers. If you are interested in teaching courses in this series please contact Jennie Black Deer of the UC Berkeley Extension Service (jlb@unx.berkeley.edu, (510) 643-1488) or contact Steve, Allan or Mark for more details.
October - November 2009 Guidepost is online!
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September - October 2009 Guidepost is online!
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Pictures from the September 2009 Meeting are online!