Febuary 2011 American Society of Plumbing Engineers A Non-Profit Corporation • Chapters Are Not Authorized To Speak For The Volume 35, Issue 7 Society. • St. Louis Chapter • www.aspe-stl.com
President’s Report ® By Randy A. Kleinheider, CPD, LEED AP
Happy 35th Anniversary St. Louis ASPE! As we pass our 35th anniversary, I thought it would be fun to just take a look President RANDY A. KLEINHEIDER, CPD, at what else happened in 1976. LEED AP • c/o Henneman Engineering Super Bowl X: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 21- One City Place Drive, Suite 282 17 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, FL St. Louis, MO 63141 Office (314) 432-2113 • Gerald Ford is President of the United States (the only President in Fax (314) 432-2176 E-mail: US history NOT elected to the presidency) [email protected] • The first commercial flight of the Concorde takes off on January 21st Vice President Technical • The Toronto Blue Jays are created DENNIS CALLAHAN c/o Murphy Company • The Washington Metro Subway opens 1233 North Price Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132-2303 • The New Jersey Supreme Court rules that Karen Ann Quinlan can be Office (314) 692-1572 disconnected from her ventilator. She remains comatose and dies in Fax (314) 692-1584 [email protected] 1985.
Vice President Legislative • Apple Computer is formed by Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak ERIC P. ROGERS, PE • c/o McClure Engineering Conrail is formed to take control of 13 bankrupt railroads 4545 Oleatha Avenue • The US Treasury reintroduces the two-dollar bill St. Louis, MO 63116 Office (314) 645-6232 • India raises the minimum age for marriage to 21 years for men and 18 Fax (314) 645-4128 years for women Vice President Membership • MIKE TODD The Ramones punk rock group release their first album c/o Behrmann Company • Johnny Rutherford wins the rain shortened Indy 500 at 102 laps. Still 4173 Hoffmeister Avenue St Louis, MO 63125 the shortest race in event history Office (314) 401-5454 Fax (314) 638-5609 • The Boston Celtics defeat the Phoenix Suns 128-126 in triple E-mail: [email protected] overtime to win the NBA Championship
Treasurer • Teton Dam collapses in southeast Idaho KEVIN PATE c/o Gateway Representatives • The NBA and ABA merge 572 Leffingwell Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63122 The TN Tower in Toronto, the tallest free standing structure at the Office (314) 835-1818 time, opens to the public Fax (314) 835-1888 E-mail: [email protected] • North and South Vietnam unite to form the Socialist Republic of
Administrative Secretary Vietnam DON SULLIVAN • c/o J.W. Sullivan Company The United States celebrates its Bicentennial 628 Waterford View Court • The first class of Women is inducted at the US Naval Academy in Ballwin, MO 63021 Office (636) 386-6800 Annapolis, MD Fax: (636) 386-6801 E-mail: [email protected] • Summer Olympics are held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Corresponding Secretary Jimmy Carter wins the Democratic Presidential nomination and CRAIG SANDS subsequently is elected President of the United States c/o Behrmann Company 4173 Hoffmeister Avenue • The “Son of Sam” killings occur in New York City St. Louis, MO 63125-2296 Office (314) 631-4400 • The Seattle Seahawks play their first NFL football game Fax (314) 638-5609 • E-mail: [email protected] The first recognized outbreak of Legionaires’ Disease occurs at the Philadelphia American Legion, killing 29 people Newsletter Editor MIKE GIANINO c/o Wholesale Plumbing Supply 2080 Exchange Drive St. Charles Mo. 63303 636-916-4430 Continued on pg 2 Fax 636-255-9700 E-mail [email protected]
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• “Big Ben” clock in London is damaged and stops running for nine months • Chairman Mao Zedong, of the Peoples Republic of China, dies • The space shuttle “Enterprise” makes its debut in Palmdale, CA • Patty Hearst is sentenced to 7 years in prison • The band “U2” is formed • Ford launches the “Fiesta” • The Cincinnati Reds sweep the New York Yankees in four games to win the 1976 World Series • Howard Hughes dies at age 70 • Quarterback Peyton Manning is born, March 24th • The first laser printer is introduced by IBM January • One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest was number one at the box Member Since office • Rocky wins Best Picture at the Oscar Awards Richard Asaturian 1999 • Vince Papale tries out and earns a place with the Philadelphia Kurt Dicks 2005 Eagles football team Bryan McDaniel 2007 • David Pearson beat out Richard Petty after they collided on the last Tod Miller 2007 lap to win the Daytona 500. Richard Petty was leading prior to the J.J. Nagel 2007 collision. Don Sullivan 2002 • The ASPE Research Foundation is established Mike Curtright CPD 2009 • Porsche introduces the 924 model to replace the 914 Marty McNee 2010 • The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup • Tony Dorsett wins the Heisman Trophy
There are many, many more things that are notable from 1976, but as we reflect on and remember the past let us also look to the future and what is possible. This is a great ASPE Chapter of which I am proud to be a member and serve as your President and I look forward to what great things lay ahead for the Chapter. The sky’s the limit!
Our next chapter meeting will be Tuesday, February 1st, at the Engineers Club. Please come out and join us. Hope to see you all then. Until next time, please remember to RSVP to Mike Todd, and bring a friend along to the meeting!
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VP Technical Report R. Dennis Callahan We Had 41 members attend our January meeting. I hope that means that we are getting speakers for our meetings that you want to hear from. Please contact myself or any board member if you have a particular topic that you would like to see addressed. Our speaker was Mike Juhnke with Lochnivar speaking on efficiency standards that all manufacturers must test by and adhere to and what changes are coming to the minimum efficiencies. Mike was in the Air Force for 8 years; he has an engineering degree and has been in the industry since 1993 and with Lochinvar for the last 10 years. Efficiency Terms – There are (4) efficiency ratings: Thermal, Combustion, Annual Utilization (AFUE) and Energy Factor (EF). Test procedures have been established in the federal register by the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate and document these efficiencies. Thermal Efficiency: a measurement of efficiency that determines the exact amount of heat transferred to the water during the operation of a water heater or boiler. Thermal efficiency is expressed as the percentage of available heat from the gas that is transferred to the water. A thermal efficiency test is very difficult to perform in the field. Combustion Efficiency (Flue Loss Efficiency): A measurement of efficiency based on the percentage of heat loss up the flue while the unit is operating at a steady state condition. The net temperature (Flue temperature minus room temperature) and carbon dioxide content of the flue products are measured and used to calculate the percentage of available heat lost up the flue. A combustion efficiency test can be performed in the field. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): This is an efficiency number derived from a D.O.E. test procedure for residential heating boilers with inputs of 300,000 BTU/HR or less. AFUE is utilized to simulate the many effects of part load operation over a complete heating season of operation. AFUE assumes the boiler is installed in a heated space and therefore heat losses from the jacket are considered useful heat. The AFUE rating is for residential boilers only (inputs of 300,000 BTU/HR or less) and not for commercial products. An AFUE test cannot be performed in the field.
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VP Legislative Report
Eric P. Rogers
Nothing New to report this month
HEINKEL SALES INC. 12969 Maurer Industrial Drive Phone: 314-842-0057 Fax: 314-842-007 REPRESENTING PVI Industries • Chicago Faucets • Symmons • Acorn Engineering • Chronomite • T-Drill • Rectorseal Metacaulk Fire Stop • IPEX • Elmdor • Grundfos • Just • Prier • Murdock • Riverside Hydronics • Acorn Aqua • Acorn Safety Equipment
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February 1st, 2011 Speaker will be Joe Scott of Cannon Design
VP Membership By Mike Todd
Rick Bradbury Richard Potvin It is not too early to start organizing your golf 4-somes. The annual Mark Lukens CPD ASPE Golf Tournament is being held in June. We will have more on Jack Fischer, P.E. the Golf Tournament next month. Melanie Holden Continue to talk to your co-workers about the benefits of joining their local ASPE Chapter. We are still offering our “FREE LUNCH” program. Talk to me if you need Membership applications or pamphlet on the advantages of ASPE.
The next meeting is February 1, 2011. December meeting Drawing Winners
Jackpot Drawing for $10.00 Denis Callahan was present to win. Chuck Hines and Daryll Case were not present to win
50/50 Drawing Dickson Dunsworth $11.00 Sponsors! Craig Sands $11.00 Carl Eichstaedt $11.00 Be Sure To Send Your Attendance Prizes: Gift Cards Matt Power NEW Business Card To: Dickson Dunsworth Bob Thomason [email protected]
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ASPE General Meeting Dates for 2010-2011
Febuary 1st, 2011 Speaker will be Joe Scott of Cannon Design.
Lunch Menu for Feb 1st 2011 Baked Sole with Lemon Butter Sauce Orzo, Salad Chocolate Pie
March 1st, 2011 Mike Doychak of PVI April 5th, 2011 A speaker from Grundfos May 3rd, 2011
Elbert McKinlay from Watts June 7th, 2011 Golf outing, Warrenton Golf Course
Lunch meeting schedule 11:45 AM Social - 11:55 introductions- Tech Session During Lunch - Meeting Adjourned at 1:00PM
NOTICE: Affirmative response or self registration prior to meeting is considered a positive reservation for food and attendance. Should a NO SHOW occur, you will be billed for the dinner.
Location Engineers Club of St Louis 4359 Lindell Boulevard St Louis Mo 63108 314-533-9333
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Energy Factor (EF): Energy factor is a measurement of efficiency that is utilized to simulate a 24 hour use period. The test data for calculating EF uses measured performance data, as input. A series of 6 hourly 10-gallon hot water draws is conducted followed by a stand-by period of 19 hours. Energy utilized over this period is accumulated to determine an energy factor. Energy factors apply to gas and electric storage water heaters with input ratings of 75,000 BTU/HR (12 KWH) or less with storage capacities from 20 to 120 gallons, and to gas tank less water heaters with input ratings greater than 50,000 BTU/HR but less than 200,000 BTU/HR. An EF test cannot be performed in the field.
Efficiency Test Parameters: Commercial Boilers – AHRI (BTS-2000); Residential Boilers – ASHRAE 103, Commercial Water Heaters – ANSI 221.10.3 and Energy factor – D.O.E. 10 CFR part 430, support B. Commercial Water Heater Efficiency: Commercial gas water heaters require an 80% thermal efficiency, which is the current minimum level with stand-by loss for units with storage. There are no proposed changes that exist at this time. Commercial Boiler Efficiency: The current federal minimum requirement is 80% Combustion Efficiency, which is the current minimum level with stand-by loss for units with storage. There are no proposed changes that exist at this time. Commercial Boiler Efficiency: The current federal minimum requirement is 80% Combustion Efficiency. Thermal Efficiency is required by ASHRAE 90.1 with a minimum level of 80%. D.O.E. has adopted a change to move from combustion to Thermal Efficiency in 2012 for products less than 2.5 million BTU/HR with the levels indicated in ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Products over 2.5 Million BTU/HR will remain 82% Combustion Efficiency as in ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Commercial Boiler Efficiency Standards: How does everything tie together? D.O.E. sets forth the minimum criteria and test procedures for product energy efficiency; AHRI performs third party verification testing according to the test procedures set forth by D.O.E., ASHRAE 90.1-2007 is the energy standard for buildings and utilized the same performance test procedures as those identified in the federal register and LEED uses ASHRAE 90.1 as the criteria for design of energy efficient buildings. Efficiency Certification Programs: GAMA (Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association) is now AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute). Why do we need them? They validate/comparable efficiencies check efficiencies on an ongoing basis with pass/fail criteria, they have criteria for challenging competitor’s efficiencies and have a public data base (HTTP://WWW.AHRIDIRECTORY.ORG). AHRI’S efficiency certification programs include; Residential/Commercial Boilers, Residential/Commercial water heaters and indirect fired water heaters. In February we will have Joe Scott from Cannon Design speaking on the musings of a Plumbing Engineer, in March we will have Mike Doychak of PVI, in April we will have someone from Grundfos and in May we will have Elbert McKinlay from Watts Company speaking on automatic Control Valves and Pressure Reducing Valves.
Our next meeting is Tuesday February 1, please remember to send in your reservations to mike Todd and please invite a potential member to attend with you.
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR
ORGANIZATION
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ATTENDED LAST MONTH'S
LUNCH MEETING
Aaron Backs Murphy Company Bill McKanna Murphy Company Bob Hastings IPEG Bob Thomason Albert Arno Carl Eichstaedt Jr CSE Consulting Craig Sands Behrmann Company Dave Bujnak Lochinvar Dave Fichtenmayer Albert Arno Dennis Callahan Murphy Company Dickson Dunsworth Mission Sales Don Behrmann Behrmann Company Don Sullivan J.W. Sullivan Dwaine Bagby BRIC Partnership Eric Rogers McClure Engineering George Paubel Kyhl Plumbing J.J. Nagel Mead O'Brien Joe Povis John Benz Dworkin Company John Fischer St Louis County John Muschong 314-607-9078 Keith Mann Heideman Associates Kelly Sulwer Industrial Process Equipment Kevin Pate Gateway Representatives Mark Lukens Ross & Baruzzini Marty McNee Summit Sales Matt Power Nibco Michael Curtwright Murphy Company Mike Gianino Wholesale Plumbing Supply Mike Todd Midwest Machine Milt Loft Mission Sales Paul Hellickson McClure Engineering Randy Kleinheider Henneman Engineering Ray Swafford Atlas Rick Bradbury Corrosion Products Steve Harting Murphy Company Steve Heitert Armstrong International Tim Biscan Atlas Supply Trace Laux Nibco Yan Shifrin BRIC Partnership Mike Juhnke Lochinvar Walt Steiner
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