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Fall Golf Outing
October 8, 2010
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course

Validation of Fire Models for Building Regulatory Applications
October 14, 2010
Jonathan Cantwell

Business Communication, Essentials for Success
November 11, 2010
Dennis Matula

The Other Chemistry of HVAC
December 09, 2010
Robert Baker, P.E.

Energy Analysis, Option or Necessity
January 13, 2011
Julian de Bullet

Building Envelope and Pressurization
February 10, 2011
Ray Patendaude

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March 2011
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April 14, 2011
Dr. Muthusamy Swami

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April 2010
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course

ASHRAE Presidential Theme
May 12, 2011
Lynn Bellenger, P.E. Society President

Water Cooled Chillers – Open or Hermetic Drive—Part 2

By: Cameron Sherwood

Last month I explored two options for motors for water cooled chillers. Here is a scenario to think about and determine which configuration is best for a project design.

An open drive 1350 ton machine will dissipate approximately 123,175 btuh to the mechanical space (according to manufacturer data). If three chillers are [...]