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Features ASHRAE 52.2 Update
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TECH2016 Report
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Robert “Bob” Baker
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Designer and Content Editor
ASHRAE Fellow, Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT
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Publisher’s Note
2016 Annual Convention
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NAFA Scholarship Golf Tournament
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Chair, Marketing & Membership Robert Martin, CAFS
Editor
Michelle Czosek, CAE NAFA Executive Director Terry Driscoll
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Welcome to NAFA
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2016 Board of Directors
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Industry Calendar of Events
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Industry News
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Technology Corner
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Certified Personnel
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From the Executive Director
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President’s Message
Change is the Law of Life by Jeron Downing, CAFS, Dave Downing & Associates
“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction” – Winston Churchill As NAFA continues to evolve, we often find ourselves looking to change for the sake of change. When changes are made, we tend to fill a need for one, but disrupt another. When you look at the environment of the 2016 Presidential election, the direction of change whips people into a frenzy. It creates a love-hate relationship, not just amongst candidates, but friends, colleagues, and businesses. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you are on; there is always a quest for change whether you like it or not. The hope is that the change brings prosperity to all. As someone smarter than me once said, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” In my final message as President, I hope the direction we went in benefited all. As your youngest elected President, I was extremely fortunate to have AMPED on my side because they brought the tools needed to fulfill our goals and make steps towards our Long Range Plan. For those that participated in our Spring 2016 Technical Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona, I hope you were enriched with information that will help you in your business. The conference chairman, President-elect Timmy Lott, did an outstanding job organizing and running a smooth conference. It was a tremendous team effort to put on the event, and for those that helped, NAFA is truly grateful. If you were snowed in or rained out this winter and didn’t attend the conference, you missed some of the best weather we have ever had for a tech conference! Why was this conference different? For the first time, our platinum sponsors (see page 12) received dedicated time to connect with potential customers. Representatives were at their tabletops showing off the newest products. If you did not get a chance to speak with each sponsor, you probably had a chance to glance their table over and at least see what industry leading products are out there. Our platinum sponsors invest in NAFA so we do what we can to promote and provide value. We also brought back the hands on training. For the first time, we did a hands on quick tutorial of Bag In/Bag Out changes. The participation from the audience was an indicator it was useful information. If you are interested in BIBO certification, inquire about our NCT II accreditation. Thank you to Marc DuBois, Glen Moore, Jim Rosenthal and Chris Zaker for dedicating your time and resources for the hands on training.
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The technical conference was a success for the Certified Air Filter Specialist accreditation. We added an additional 25 CAFS bringing our total to 458! In addition, we have 575 NCT’s and 49 NCT II’s. These designations are recognized by industry insiders, and more importantly, those outside of the industry. NAFA members get called in to solve the toughest filtration needs. The chairs of the committees have been hard at work. Patrick Rosenthal and Trey Fly have been working to standardize the NAFA guidelines. Shortly, you will see all of the published guidelines following a similar format. In addition, look for the new Hospital Guideline, due out in 2016. Possibly the longest standing chairman of the Marketing Committee, Nathan Whitman, relinquished the title. His work helped guide the Clean Air Award documents. His current role, along with the new Vice Chair, Eric Westgate, is to develop a recruiting program for conferences. Tom Justice, chair of the Education Committee, is set to distribute the new NAFA monthly newsletter. This task is long awaited so look forward to valuable insights from NAFA. The Technical Committee, chaired by Michael Beier, is working on getting the translation in Spanish for the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration. As we continue to reach across the borders, this document will be a valuable tool for those teaching about filtration. Marissa de Segovia and Ruben Cespedes will be key in implementing the task. The NAFA Presidents before me paved the way for where we are today. As we strive to achieve the goals laid out in the 2015 - 2020 Long Range Plan, the future of NAFA look even better. It has been a pleasure serving with the current Executive Officers and my fellow Board Members. I can truly say these are now my friends and not just business associates. The relationships built will outlast my years in the industry. In closing, remember to support our association and be part of the change that drives us to a better future! See you in beautiful Newport Beach, California for the 2016 Annual Conference! ■
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Welcome to NAFA!
2016 Board of Directors
Active
President
Terry Sherman, NCT
Air Care Yukon, Inc. Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
Tyler Pierce
O’Connor Company Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Rob Dehoney, CAFS MedFilters Healdsburg, California
Affiliate Individual Ray Renner
WACO Filters Medley, Florida
Associate
Digvijai Singh
A2Z Filtration Specialities PVT LTD Gurgaon, Haryana India
Derek Williams
American Fabric Filter Co., Inc. Wesley Chapel, Florida
Professional Individual
Bob Williams, CAFS
Far East Connection LLC Canal Winchester, Ohio
Tyler Shoulders, CAFS
Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky
Association Partner Gary Andis
TABB/NEMI/ITI Fairfax, Virginia
Perry Shen, NCT
Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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Jeron Downing, CAFS
Dave Downing & Associates 130 North 39th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-264-5100 Fax 602-241-7500 jeron@davedowning.com www.davedowning.com
President-Elect
Timmy Lott, CAFS, NCT II
Pure Air Filter Sales & Service 204 Eastman Street Greenwood, MS 38935 662-453-0034 Fax: 662-453-8199 timmy@pureairco.com www.pureairco.com
Treasurer
Jay Reese, CAFS
3M Purification, Inc. 400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 612-716-1001 jjreese@mmm.com www.3MPurification.com
Secretary
Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II
Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. 4820 Memphis Street Dallas, TX 75207 214-634-2200 Fax: 214-634-7928 trey@joeflyco.com www.joeflyco.com
Immediate Past President
Christopher A. Zaker, CAFS, NCT Glasfloss Industries, Inc. 2168 Commerce Street Lancaster, OH 43130 740-687-1100 x 116 Fax 740-687-1145 czaker@glasfloss.com www.glasfloss.com
Northeast Region
Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT Zene 112 Point Shore Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-740-6308 justfilter@yahoo.com
Southeast Region
Patrick Rosenthal, CAFS
TEX-AIR Filters/Air Relief Technologies 2209-A Rutland Drive Austin, TX 78758 512-833-3330 Fax: 512-833-3335 patrickrosenthal@texairfilters.com www.texairfilters.com
North Central Region
Robert Martin, CAFS
Kimberly Clark Corporation 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076 770-587-7383 Fax: 770-587-7241 robert.martin@kcc.com www.kcfiltration.com
South Central Region Ray Riopel, CAFS
B. C. Air Filter, Ltd. 2809 Norland Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 3A9 Canada 604-435-4396 Fax: 604-291-2510 ray@bcairfilter.com www.bcairfilter.com
Northwest Region
Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT Filter Technology Company, Inc. 9018-B Scranton Street Houston, TX 77075 713-910-1395 Fax: 713-910-0071 nwittman@filtertexas.com www.filtertexas.com
Southwest Region
Julie Engelstad, CAFS
Fiber Bond Corporation 110 Menke Road Michigan City, IN 46360 219-879-4541 Fax: 219-874-7502 julie.engelstad@fiberbond.net www.fiberbond.net
International
Ruben A. Cespedes, CAFS
RCA Ltd. Av. 11 de Setiembre 2214, Of. 149 Providencia, Santiago Chile 011 56 2 335-0418 Fax: 011 56 2 335-7733 cespedes@rcaltd.cl www.rcaltd.cl
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ASHRAE 52.2 Update by Robert Burkhead, Blue Heaven Technologies and Michael Corbat, Custom Filter, LLC
Over the last few years, the SSPC ASHRAE 52.2 Committee has made a variety of important changes to the standard. While none of these are as dramatic as the optional Appendix J Conditioning test, they all had a purpose and can affect the industry from a development and marketing perspective. In total, 6 addenda have been published since February of 2015 lettered A through F. A supplement was published in February 2015 that combined three of the addenda
An Additional supplement was published in August 2015 that included only one addenda • “C” OPC counter a change in the technology for particle counting instrumentation where only optical particle counting technology is allowed. Two more supplements were published in March of 2016, each focusing on one addendum each
• “A” MERV table change a rework of the tables to resolve known problems in determining some MERV ranges. • “B” Shedding data a more specific way to deal with re-entrainment of dust during arrestance testing. • “D” Relative humidity a refinement of the allowable RH in the ambient test air as well as the aerosol generation including air inside the test duct.
Table 1
• “E” “MERV” restriction the use of the acronym “MERV” was limited to use on “only” tests conducted using the full ASHRAE 52.2 protocol. • “F” Data inclusion the inclusion of the actual efficiency data was amended to be “required” instead of “optional.”
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MERV
E1
E2
E3
MERV
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E2
E3
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n/a
n/a
70 ≤ E3
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n/a
20 ≤ E2
70 ≤ E3
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n/a
E2 < 50
85 ≤ E3
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n/a
35 ≤ E2
75 ≤ E3
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n/a
50 ≤ E2 < 65
85 ≤ E3
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n/a
50 ≤ E2
80 ≤ E3
11
n/a
65 ≤ E2 < 80
85 ≤ E3
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20 ≤ E1
65 ≤ E2
85 ≤ E3
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n/a
80 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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35 ≤ E1
80 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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50 ≤ E1 < 75
90 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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50 ≤ E1
85 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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75 ≤ E1 < 85
90 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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75 ≤ E1
90 ≤ E2
95 ≤ E3
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85 ≤ E1 < 95
90 ≤ E2
90 ≤ E3
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85 ≤ E1
90 ≤ E2
95 ≤ E3
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95 ≤ E1
95 ≤ E2
95 ≤ E3
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95 ≤ E1
95 ≤ E2
95 ≤ E3
Table 1 represents the MERV table per ASHRAE 52.2-2012. Table 2 represents the table from ASHRAE 52.2 with the inclusion of Addendum A. The areas that are highlighted represent where substantial changes were made to the minimum value for determining MERV. Important to note are MERVs 8 through 13. Reducing either the E3 or E2 values has lowered the threshold for achieving MERV 9, 10 and 13 while adding a minimum E1 has made MERV 11 and 12 more difficult.
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MERV 8
MERV 8
MERV 8
MERV13
E1 = 5
E1 = 5
E1 = 5
E1 = 50
E2 = 35
E2 = 50
E2 = 65
E3 = 70
E3 = 75
E3 = 90
Still
Now
Now
MERV 8
MERV 9!!
MERV 10!!
E2 = 85 E3 = 90 Now is MERV 13!!
The figures above are representative examples of what were traditionally MERV 8 products.
Technical, developmental impacts
The most important change is Addendum A. This modified the existing MERV table that had been in existence since the original publication of the standard itself. The most critical areas of the changes were MERV 8 and above. This decision was made with a conscious effort to offer more delineation between MERVs as frequently, some product testing results could vary back and forth from MERV 8 to MERV 11. Similar jumps were seen between MERV 12 and 14. Addendum B deals with the reentrainment of the ASHRAE test dust during testing and how it can affect the test. This primarily affects filters that test MERV 4 or lower. More often than not there will be a negligible affect on the filter, however for someone attempting to verify if a report uses the new supplement it is now required to be reported in the test report itself. Addendum D, the third leg of the February 2015 supplement is much more critical. It stems from an ASHRAE funded independent research project number 1287.1 The results of this project showed that adjusting humidity within the old tolerance range of 20-65% could have up to a 20 percentage point impact on E2 and E3 as seen in the figure 1.1 To reduce the variation, the committee reduced the spectrum to 45% Âą 10. This area is where the research project showed the least amount of volatility. The goal was to increase the repeatability and
The above shows what has happened to the split between MERV 12 and 13.
reproducibility of the ASHRAE 52.2. Therefore when examining a test report it is important to look for the relative humidity and if it lands between 35% and 55%. Another step the committee has taken was the adoption of Addendum C. Previously the standard allowed for the use of alternate counters beyond optical particle counters to be used during testing as long as the testing body could properly correlate. Per research project 1287 the results showed that even this could be difficult to do and easily mistaken. To eliminate this issue, Addendum C simply allows only the use of optical particle counters. Addenda E and F were the most recently published items and moved through committee very quickly. Addendum E deals directly with the term MERV. It is short and to the point.
Only those tests that have been run per the letter of the methodology may use the term MERV in the report itself. For example, a test that was run with the initial fractional efficiency may not use the term MERV. Also, filters that are tested with ISO fine dust as the loading dust instead of ASHRAE dust may not use the term MERV on the report. Addendum F is the most recently published addendum to the standard and is likely the least noticeable. It requires the full data set of efficiencies to be published in the report. A finished report must have the efficiencies of all 12 channels from each set of efficiencies included. This would result in 72 individual efficiencies laid out in table format. Most laboratories have already been doing this for some time now.
Figure 1
1. RP-1287 RP-1287 - Particle Counter Specifications for Use with Filter Performance Test Standard ANSI/ ASHRAE Standard 52.2,� James T. Hanley and Phil A. Lawless, RTI International, 2010
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Marketing, application impacts February 2015 Supplement, Addendums “A, B and D” So the question the average consumer must ask is, are filter manufacturers and test labs simply allowed to go back and re-label products and test reports. After all, the areas of concern here cover well over 50% of the total market in sales. The resolution the committee came up with is the best work around given the test method had not been republished. Since Addendum A was published as a supplement to ASHRAE 52.2-2012 with Addenda B and D, only those test reports that adhere strictly to all three addenda shall be allowed to be republished or use the new table. Any other products must be retested, and again must use the new methodologies to use the new MERV table. For the customer it is critically important to look for the strict verbiage of “ASHRAE/ANSI 52.2 with 2015 Supplement”. This is the only way to verify that all parts of the supplement were properly used. August 2015 – Addendum “C” Restricting the allowable measurement technology to only optical particle counters narrowed the reported data product into a more manageable arena and further enhanced the “narrowed variability” objective. Historically, labs had focused on this technology anyway. The change was considered to be a minor one but all members of the committee did not embrace a “limiting technologies” perspective. The hard fought consensus achieved by the committee is expected to tangibly improve the standard as a benchmarking tool. Only time will tell how this plays out.
March 2016 Addendums “E” and “F” The limited use of the “MERV” acronym in Addendum “E “ may actually become the most controversial of the addendums discussed here. Many users of the standard and its data products have become accustomed to unrestricted use of the term and therefore, have developed some misdirected marketing habits. Indeed, the abuse of the term has lead to some controversial applications that have been labeled everything from “uninformed” to “unethical”. Since ASHRAE has maintained a clear stance on remaining neutral on these issues (example – no copyright effort was made by ASHRAE to protect the “MERV” acronym), there is no meaningful penalty in misusing it. As long as that remains in effect, the abuse may likely continue. The SSPC 52.2 committee predictably has more work to do in this area. Comparatively, Addendum “F” could be considered the least controversial of the six addenda. It is a simple requirement to report all counting data in the finished report, something most laboratories were doing already. The goal here was to give informed end users the ability to find the right product for their specific situation. For example, if a user needs to have a filter that removes more than 90% of 1.0 µm when the filter is brand new, they can look up that specific value in the report rather than guessing what MERV is applicable. Adding the requirement is viewed as a leveling of the complexion of the test reports.
Conclusion
The six addenda discussed here were all proposed and orchestrated by the SSPC 52.2 committee in an effort to minimize the existence and impact of the known variability of the data product from the test protocol. It will of course, take time and open-minded patience to assess the efficacy of such an effort. The details illustrated here for the reader are provided as a backdrop for making that assessment. Hopefully we can write another article in a few years, detailing the success of each of these consensus undertakings. ■ Robert “Bob” Burkhead has been president of Blue Heaven Technologies since its foundation in July 2004. He has strong technical experience in research and development with patents and design awards. He has 35 years experience in air filtration product development and production activities, including 25 years spent with two major air filtration manufacturing firms Michael Corbat is the Engineering Manager at Custom Filter LLC located in Aurora, Illinois. Michael has 15 years of filtration experience and work in filtration product development. Corbat is a member of NAFA, and Chair of ASHRAE Standard 52.2 Committee.
For the customer it is critically important to look for the strict verbiage of “ASHRAE/ANSI 52.2 with 2015 Supplement.”
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Sun, Fun and Study in Phoenix, Arizona High attendance at the 2016 NAFA Technical Seminar with 234 attendees
Jeron Downing, CAFS, NAFA President welcomed members and guests to the 2016 Technical Seminar on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The conference was held in Phoenix, Arizona, a favorite meeting place of NAFA. Stonecreek Golf Course was the site of the 2016 Spring Golf Tournament, and since the weather was sunny and hot, participants enjoyed a relaxing and successful game, at the same time supporting the NAFA Foundation Scholarship fund (see Golf Tournament article and sponsors on page 39). Timmy Lott, NAFA President-Elect then took over the program. He thanked all the 2016 Technical Seminar Sponsors (see page 12) and Track One and Two Presenters.
Wednesday, April 6 Re-energizing Your Organization for Greatness William Blades, CMC, CPS, William Blades, LLC Bill is the author of the best sellers, Selling: The Mother of All Enterprise and Top Gun Selling. He also co-authored books with F. Lee Bailey, Famous Amos, Bruce Jenner and General Alexander Haig. Bill is one of only 16 Certified Management Consultants who speak and
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consult with clients in the areas of sales and sales management. Bill’s presentation focused on sales, leadership, internal and external service, and corporate culture issues specific to the air filtration industry. Hands-on Training Demonstration; Bag In/ Bag Out, Cold DOP Testing of HEPA Filters, Air Flow Resistance and particle Count, Duct Traverse One of the most popular sessions of the first day was a series of four, live demonstrations. First up, Glen Moore, NCT II showed how to remove and replace filters in a Bag In/Bag out filter
housing. The filters in this type of system have been declared as hazardous materials and cannot be exposed to the environment. The second demonstration was conducted by Marc DuBois and he showed how HEPA filters are field tested with Poly Alpha Olefin (PAO) particles. Marc brought his equipment including the particle generator and sensors to test the integrity of a HEPA filter installed in a negative air machine. The third demonstration was done by Jim Rosenthal, CAFS, NCT with the help of Jeron Downing, CAFS, Stevan Brown, CAFS, NCT II and Harry Allen, CAFS. This used a test duct set up to measure pressure drop and particle counts of various types of filters. Filters used ranged from polyester pads to MERV 13 minipleats. The fourth demonstration was done by Chris Zaker, CAFS, NCT and it showed the proper technique for measuring a “duct traverse.” For this demonstration he used a pitot tube and the test duct. To round out the first day, NAFA Members had a chance to relax and get together at the Welcome Reception held outside adjacent to the pool and golf course.
Thursday, April 7
Track One, a one day tutorial taking attendees chapter by chapter through the 2014 NAFA Guide to Air Filtration, 5th Edition began on Thursday, April 7. Coordinated by Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT, Track One is geared towards those who are new to the industry or planning on taking the CAFS exam. Tom expressed his appreciation to the Track One presenters who lent their time and talent to helping new-comers and novices on the principles of air filtration. A special thank you to Paula Levasseur, CAFS who volunteered to conduct the final review on April 8.
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What Has the New MERV Table Done to My Products?! Michael Corbat, Engineering Manager, Custom Filter, LLC Michael is an Engineering Manager at Custom Filter with fifteen years in filtration development. He holds a Bachelor of Science Engineering Management from Western Michigan University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He serves as Chair of ASHRAE Standard 52.2, Secretary of ASHRAE Technical Committee 2.4 and is a voting member of ASHRAE Guideline Committee 35. With recent changes to the MERV table, products may not have changed but their performance has. This has begun to create confusion in the market. To reduce that confusion, Mike provided specific examples of how products have tested before and after the MERV table changes. Focus was primarily centered on the area dealing with pleats. Also there has been speculation that 52.2 may be going away. A brief summary of alternate standards and the likelihood of those changes taking place was also be discussed.
Track One Presenters Harry Allen, CAFS Mike Corbat Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II Elwood Jefferson
Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT
Paula Levasseur, CAFS Fred Lopacki, CAFS Steve Nicholas, CAFS, NCT II Jay Reese, CAFS Keith Rider, CAFS Jim Rosenthal, CAFS Dean Saputa Bobby Singer, CAFS Jeni Wong Chris Zaker, CAFS, NCT
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Panel Discussion on Air Filtration and Indoor Air Quality Jim Rosenthal moderated the next portion of the program, a panel discussion on Air Filtration and Indoor Air Quality. The participants were Bobby Singer, Dr. John Zhang and Dr. Michael Waring. Bobby Singer has been with Blue Heaven Technologies for nine years. Previously he was on staff with AFTL for 16 years, holds a CAFS certification, and has taken the University of Minnesota short course certification in Aerosol and Particle Measurement. Dr. John Zhang has over 25 years of experience in air filtration and particle technologies. Currently he is a Sr. Specialist at 3M Company. At this position he is responsible for developing innovative filtration technologies for residential air filtration. Dr. Zhang has published more than 40 technical papers related to the particle technology and filtration field, he also chaired sessions for AFS. He actively participates in technical societies and standard committees. Dr. Michael Waring is an Associate Professor at Drexel University, where he is the Director of Architectural Engineering and the Associate Department Head for
Undergraduates in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering. Mike has over 15 years of experience in building consulting, with specializations in building energy use, ventilation, and indoor air quality. Mike currently serves on ASHRAE 62.2 as the Indoor Air Quality subcommittee chair. Nonwovens Media Approaches for Air Inlet Filtration McLeod Stephens, Jr., Sales Manager, Gas Turbine Aftermarket, Nederman LLC McLeod Stephens has been working in the filtration industry for over 35 years. He has served as a consultant, project manager, directed research and development, served as general manager of a filter manufacturing company and senior sales leader for several filtration sales organizations. Users of gas turbines rely heavily upon the air quality of their inlet filtration systems to protect their equipment and to provide maximum power output. Air inlet filtration technology has become more intricate and specialized to provide that clean air along with dealing with the wide variety of atmospheric challenges seen with GT installations. A combination of
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nonwoven media options has provided filter house designers of air inlets solid design options for all ambient weather conditions. ASHRAE’s 62.2 Residential Ventilation Standard Proposed Changes Mike Moore, Newport Ventures Mike has over 15 years of experience in building consulting, with specializations in building energy use, ventilation, and indoor air quality. Mike has authored several successful code change proposals to codes and standards bodies such as ASHRAE, the International Code Council, and various state-level code bodies including California, New York, Virginia, and Washington. Mike currently serves on ASHRAE 62.2 as the Indoor Air Quality subcommittee chair. Mike covered the recent IAQ research and filtration implications ASHRAE 62.2 proposed changes as they relate to filtration. Impact of High-Efficiency Filtration Combined with High Ventilation Rates on Indoor Particle Concentrations and Energy Usage in Office Buildings Michael Waring, PhD, Drexel University High ventilation rates (VR) can have positive impacts on building occupant acute health and productivity, particularly in office buildings. However, one negative impact of these higher VRs could be to increase exposure of building occupants to indoor particulate matter (PM) of outdoor origin. This research seeks to mitigate that negative impact by experimentally demonstrating the coupled impact of using high efficiency
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filtration in conjunction with higher VRs on indoor PM concentrations. This research also modeled the same impacts in 14 different cities for national-level comparisons.
Friday, April 8 Filter Forensics, A new tool for assessing indoor environments Dr. Kerry A. Kinney, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Kinney's research in environmental engineering focuses on the beneficial application of microorganisms to the treatment of pollutants in the environment. HVAC filters installed in residential and commercial buildings collect particle-bound contaminants from the built environment. Recently, Dr. Kinney has begun to recover and analyze the rich dataset hidden within filter dust to assess the quality of the indoor environment. Just as advanced DNA sequencing techniques can assess the human microbiome, the same technique is used to examine the diversity of microorganisms present in filter dust. Potential pathogens or allergens of concern or even microorganisms that are associated with positive health benefits can be found. Similarly, filter dust can be used to assess the level of pests (e.g., cockroaches), heavy metals, plasticizers, and flame retardants present in homes and other indoor environments. These same characterization techniques are used to examine HVAC filter dust
samples collected from homes, high schools, portable classrooms, retail stores and large commercial buildings. The objectives of Dr. Kinney’s studies vary from assessing the relationship between environmental exposures and asthma severity in children to understanding the effect of ventilation conditions on microbial exposures. Nevertheless, the tools utilized to recover the information hidden within filter dust are similar and include microbial source tracking techniques, ventilation and building characterizations as well as chemical & molecular analyses. This presentation summarized what has been learned from these investigations to date as well as the strengths and weaknesses of this approach and discussed future areas of research being pursued to better answer the question: What is in filter dust and what does it tell us about the indoor environment? What does ASHRAE say about Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamps (UV-C) Dean Saputa, UV Resources Mr. Saputa has been active for over 25 years in the HVAC industry with an emphasis in air and surface treatment and cleaning technology. He is a managing partner with UV Resources, a leading manufacturer of UV-C products for the HVAC&R industry that provide surface and airborne microbial control and organic materials decontamination. Mr. Saputa is a member of ASHRAE and is actively involved in several committees. He is the Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee-2.9; Chair of ASHRAE/ANSI Standard SPC-185-2-2014 and ASHRAE Standard SPC-185.1-2015. He was founder and current secretary of ASHRAE GPC37, Guidelines for the Application of Upper-Air. In 2005 ASHRAE established Technical Committee (TC) 2.9 devoted to addressing the growing demand for Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamps in HVAC systems. This presentation reviewed TC2.9’s achievements since its formation and looked at current and future activities within ASHRAE, UL and ISO, described how the UV-C 254 nm germicidal wavelength works and how it is applied within HVAC systems to clean cooling coil surfaces, drain pans, air filters, and ducts for the purposes of attaining
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and maintaining “as-built” cooling capacity, airflow conditions, and IAQ and illustrated how UV-C is currently used to provide a sustainable “Green,” nonchemical method of stripping biofilm, dirt and grime from coil and drain pan surfaces without the use of hazardous chemicals and solvents. Case study examples showed the real-world cost and performance benefits of using UV-C in HVAC/R applications to provide cleaner, healthier air and how to take advantage of this increased performance to save energy and raise occupant comfort levels.
NAFA Guide to Air Filtration, 5th Edition Update Training Chris Zaker rounded out the program with the final presentation, an update to the new information and chapters for the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration, 5th edition. This was the last opportunity for NAFA CAFSs to receive this required training at a NAFA convention. If you have not attended this mandatory training, the NAFA Board of Directors is working on alternative solutions to ensure you do not lose you certification. Tom Justice finalized the Track One tutorial with a 2-hour review conducted by Paula Levasseur, CAFS. After a short break, the new class of potential Certified Air Filter Specialists put pencils to paper and took the CAFS exam. See page 36 for the new CAFS inducted into NAFA. Congratulations to all! NAFA will hold the 2016 Annual Convention in Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on September 14 - 16, 2016. Be sure to mark your calendar and be on the lookout for more information soon. If you would like to download the PowerPoint® presentations from the 2016 Technical Seminar, they are available on the NAFA website. ■
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Committee Updates
The NAFA Committees continue to work diligently on NAFA business to ensure NAFA grows and promotes the best interests of the air filtration industry. Education & Training During 2016 NAFA’s Education and Training Committee has undertaken a number of tasks. First and foremost is a new initiative to implement a series of short technical articles, which will be e-mailed out to NAFA members on a periodic basis. The program is scheduled to get into full swing this summer. The goal of this new program is two-fold. First it will provide a venue for keeping members informed on recent events, which affect our market will serve as an on-going educational tool. Second, it will provide a means for staying in touch with the NAFA membership. Other activities promoted by the committee include on-line training for the CAFS tutorial. The all day tutorial on the day preceding the test has almost become a rite-of-passage but this too must change with the times. We now have a video of the tutorial, which can be accessed on-line for a more leisurely paced learning experience. Hopefully in the not too distant future this will evolve into an animated PowerPoint. Marketing & Membership The Marketing and Membership Committee has been focusing on identifying and enacting initiatives that will grow and strengthen NAFA’s membership. Experience tells us that new members who attend a NAFA conference are much more likely to remain a committed NAFA member, so we’ve focused our efforts on increasing event attendance. Key initiatives include incentives for new member referrals and volume based discounts for conference attendance, as well as support for the in-depth marketing plan currently in development with NAFA management. Guidelines The Guidelines Committee has implemented the Universal Maintenance & Operations section, written by Kevin Delahunt to be used in all future guidelines and new editions. Five guidelines have updated “new looks” on the NAFA website. These include the Commercial Office Spaces, Firing Ranges, and Higher Education Complexes. We published a new edition of Libraries, Archives, and Museums at the end of 2015. There is new hospital guideline which is ready to be published by NAFA. New guidelines are in the pipeline for elder care, hospital guideline #2, and residential filtration. We are well on our way to meeting and exceeding the goal in the long term plan for publishing one new guideline and one new edition each year. Technical & Certification The Technical Committee is having the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration printed in Spanish. In addition, the committee intends to ask the Guidelines Committee to consider expanding the current Spray Finishing Particulate Guideline to include paint intake filters. The Technical Committee is working on acting as the conduit for information between NAFA and ASHRAE, as well as a forum for NAFA member updates. The Technical Committee is spearheading the effort to expand the Clean Air Award to include paint filtration users.
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Thank you to the 2016 Technical Seminar Sponsors New this year, Technical Seminar Sponsors hosted a forty-five minute break dedicated to spending time with attendees at their tabletop exhibits. Attendees were able to take a break, refresh and network with friends and NAFA members. Sponsors allow NAFA to provide the best presenters, locations and refreshments to all participants in the Technical Seminar.
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Robert Baker, My Friend Industry Calendar
by Alan C. Veeck, CAFS, NCT, NAFA Past President
2016
ASHRAE 2016 Annual Conference June 25 - 29 St. Louis, Missouri
2016 BOMA International Conference & Expo June 26 - 28 Washington, DC Bob and Barbara Baker at the NAFA 2009 Technical Seminar
On January 10, my friend Robert “Bob” Baker passed away at the young age of 77. I met Bob at an ASHRAE meeting in San Antonio back in the late 1980’s and we formed an instant friendship. Bob was friendly, outgoing, and smart about everything HVAC and IAQ related. He was a very good friend of the filter industry, believing in the value of using the highest efficiency filter possible in the system. Bob was president of his own company in those days, BBJ Environmental, a company that had patented a coil coating chemical that inhibited the growth of microbiologicals on coils and in the drain pan. This product had wide application and acceptance, especially for those located in the warmer climates of the United States. Bob was adamant about HVAC system inspection and system hygiene. He told me one time, “Al, if the maintenance person would only stick their heads into the system every 30 or 60 days and assure things were clean, we would not have indoor air quality problems.” Bob was a crusader for this idea. In 2004, he persuaded the ASHRAE engineers that there should be a standard that required proper and documented HVAC system maintenance and went on to chair the committee (with Steve Nicholas, CAFS, NCT II from NAFA as part of the group) that wrote ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard 180. For this accomplishment, Bob received the prestigious ASHRAE Fellow Award. In 2009, just after the
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NAFA Annual Convention Standard was approved, Bob was a speaker at the NAFA Technical Seminar to let us know all about it and how it would benefit the filter industry. In addition to Bob’s many accomplishments that benefited our filter industry, and his ASHRAE work, he traveled extensively to other countries where he spread the good news of keeping the HVAC system clean. He was always on the go. I recall giving an air filter presentation to the ASHRAE Chapter in Florida, and when I looked out into the audience, there was Bob, who, I am sure, had a number of more important places he could have been. He had heard this presentation many times and yet, he drove over to the meeting to give support and credibility with his kind comments. We met at most every ASHRAE President’s Welcome Party and he and his wife, Barbara, would join Nancy and me for food and drink and to get caught up on life and his latest pursuits. He leaves a large void of intelligence, experience and expertise for someone to fill. I will miss his larger-than-life stature (Bob was at least 6 foot 6 inches tall). I will miss his outgoing personality, his enthusiasm for HVAC system hygiene and air filtration, and most of all, I will miss his support and keen advice. I will also miss his genuine warmth and “southern gentleman” personality. ■
September 14 – 16 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Newport Beach, California
AHR Expo Mexico September 20 - 22 Monterrey, Mexico
SMACNA 2016 Convention October 16 - 19 Phoenix, Arizona
AHRI Annual Meeting November 13 - 15 Scottsdale, Arizona
2016 HARDI Conference December 3 - 6 Colorado Springs, Colorado
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2017 AHR Expo
January 30 - February 1 Las Vegas, NV
IAQA 20th Annual Meeting January 30 - February 1 Las Vegas, Nevada
NAFA 2017 Technical Seminar April 5 - 7 Louisville, KY
AHRI Spring Meeting May 1 - 3 Reston, Virginia
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Industry News
Glasfloss new building at 420 E. Danieldale Road, Desoto, Texas.
Glasfloss Industries Purchases New Manufacturing and Corporate Headquarters Building Don Kingston, CEO, today announced the acquisition of a new building within the Eagle Industrial Park area in Desoto, Texas, soon to be the new corporate headquarters for Glasfloss Industries. “The Desoto building which incorporates 423,000 square feet is situated at major north, south, east and west shipping lanes, which will enhance our ability to get product in and out of the facility more efficiently. Our Desoto building located at 420 E. Danieldale Road will give Glasfloss much needed additional manufacturing, warehouse and dock space to better serve our customers,” said Don Kingston. Glasfloss is working on preparing the building for machinery setup and operations and is targeting the move-in around mid-year. ■
Glasfloss Industries Celebrates 80 Years in the Hvac Filtration Industry Established in 1936, Glasfloss Industries, the oldest manufacturer of HVAC air filtration products in the United States, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The company has been continuously owned and operated by the same family for the past 80 years and serves all major commercial, industrial and residential HVAC filtration markets in the U.S. and in international markets. Glasfloss has five manufacturing plants located across the United States with a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility soon to be located in Desoto, Texas. For more information on Glasfloss and its products, please visit www.glasfloss.com. ■
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Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT Achieves ASHRAE Fellow Award by Alan C. Veeck, CAFS, NCT, NAFA Past President
Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT of Air-Care de Mexico, receives the ASHRAE Fellow designation and plaque from ASHRAE President David Underwood.
ASHRAE Fellow criteria: ASHRAE members who have attained distinction in the fields of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or the allied arts and sciences through invention, research, teaching, design, original work, or as an engineering executive on projects of unusual or important scope. The individual must have made substantial contributions and have been a full grade member in good standing for at least ten years prior to the date of their election.
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The ASHRAE Fellow achievement is a membership grade designation that recognizes members who have attained distinction and made substantial contributions in HVAC&R such as education, research, engineering design and consultation, publications and mentoring. In Orlando, Florida, during the ASHRAE Winter Meeting, one of our own, NAFA Past President, Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT was honored as an ASHRAE Fellow. She is the only NAFA Active Member to ever achieve this distinction in our 35 year history. She joins with other ASHRAE members such as Barney Burroughs and Jim Hanley to attain this honor. Marisa received this award for her many contributions to spread education and information to the HVAC industry in Spanish-speaking countries. Her passion for the air filter industry along with her membership and active participation in the ASHRAE
groups in Mexico (she was president of the Monterrey Chapter) allowed her to interact and provide educational seminars to international attendees. Marisa has been involved in presenting the Technology of Clean Air for NAFA at the last 15 AHR Shows. These presentations, given during the ASHRAE Conference provide Spanishspeaking participants with a bonus of air filtration information given in their native language. NAFA Members who have had the privilege of hearing her presentations are in awe of her smooth delivery and complete command of the subject matter. NAFA congratulates Marisa on the outstanding accomplishment and thanks her for her educational outreach and support of the National Air Filtration Association and the air filter industry. â–
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NAFA 2016 Annual Convention Hyatt Regency, Newport Beach, California September 14 - 16, 2016 The program for the Annual Convention will be available soon, but mark your calendar for September 14 - 16! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.nafahq.org for additional information. Look forward to the NAFA Annual Golf Tournament, proceeds to benefit the NAFA Foundation and topics of interest for the filter professional, business owner and sales staff. President-elect Timmy Lott will assume the office of the NAFA President and NAFA will announce the Clean Air Award, NAFA Scholarship and NAFA Membership Award recipients. You can find the nomination forms for the 2016 awards programs on the NAFA website. ■
Join us in beautiful Newport Beach, California, a coastal fantasy land where leisure and style come together in ten distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm — Airport District, Balboa Island and surrounding seven islands, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Village, Cannery Village, Corona del Mar, Fashion Island, Mariner’s Mile/Westcliff, Newport Coast/ Crystal Cove, and the Back Bay. While in Newport Beach, California, it’s okay to feel spoiled with pristine beaches, luxury shopping, fine dining, and water sports. Explore new adventures and family fun activities like boat rentals and games and rides at the Balboa Fun Zone. There are fun things to do in Newport Beach with attractions focused on families, couples, or trips of solitude. Outdoor enthusiasts will love miles of hiking and cycling trails, surfing, and sailing. With the largest recreational harbor on the west coast, Newport Beach activities are abundant. Visitors can choose aquatic adventures from sunset cruises to stand-up paddle boarding. Art walks, wine tastings, tours, live entertainment and cultural venues will fill your itinerary. Create lasting memories on idyllic California beaches, breathtaking seaside cliffs, harborfront promenades and leave with the desire to return.
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Certified Personnel CAFS
Ken Barkley, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Canada
Kevin Barry, CAFS
FilterEasy Raleigh, North Carolina
Jose Blancas, CAFS The Filter Man, Ltd. New Caney, Texas
Joshua Brandl, CAFS The Filter Shop Omaha, Nebraska
Stephen Breer, CAFS
Permatron Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Keith C. Brown, CAFS
Filtech, Inc. West Homestead, Pennsylvania
Marc Crawford, CAFS
Industrial Filtration Services Robertsdale, Alabama
Rob Dehoney, CAFS MedFilters Healdsburg, California
Shawn Dibrell, CAFS Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. Robinson, Texas
Brendan Dowidowski, CAFS B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Clifford A. Druit Jr., CAFS Filters For Industry, Inc. Mobile, Alabama
Doug Edwards, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Brad Emmett, CAFS
Independent Filter Service P/L Heidelberg, West Victoria Australia
Colette Evans, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Jonathan Foy, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Jill Frost, CAFS
Glasfloss Industries, Inc. Johnstown, Ohio
Michael Gerald, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Canada
Derek Guscott, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Delta, British Columbia Canada
Daryl Hara, CAFS
B. C. Air Filter, Ltd. Burnaby, British Columbia Canada
Stephen W. Nicholas, CAFS, NCT II
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Christiana Hardin, CAFS
Nevil Raval, CAFS
Shane Hooper, CAFS
Jim Schmidt, CAFS
Omni Filtration Beaumont, Texas
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
Scot Johnson, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
Scott Kassube, CAFS Aire Filter Products Kent, Washington
Kimberlee Kepper, CAFS B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Michael Krischke, CAFS, NCT B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Monika Sharma, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Tyler Shoulders, CAFS
Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky
Matt Sinco, CAFS
Doug Zarowski, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
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Quentin Hock, NCT II
ProMain Air Sytems Limited Hamilton, Ontario Canada
Chris Thompson, CAFS, NCT II Indiana Filter Supply, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana
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Chuck Adam, NCT
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Royal Oak, Michigan
Lapeer, Michigan
Jason Slott, CAFS
Mountain Air Balancing Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Pat Andes, NCT
James E. Beaudry, NCT
Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Trevor Bradley Smith, CAFS, NCT B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Tweek Garot Mechanical, Inc. Green Bay, Wisconsin
Andre LeBlanc, CAFS
Adam Tatro, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Shayne McCaskill, CAFS
Cesar U V Davila, CAFS
Kevin Laskowski, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada B. C. Air Filter, Ltd. Burnaby, British Columbia Canada
Eric Moberg, CAFS
Filtech, Inc. West Homestead, Pennsylvania
Sharon Needham, CAFS, NCT B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Canada
Thomas Olandt, CAFS Filtration Group Monrovia, California
Greg Parlee, CAFS
Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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Filtration Group Joliet, Illinois
Air Quality de Mexico Calexico, California
Spencer Vanderheym, CAFS AAF International Toronto, Ontario Canada
Kyle Vaught, CAFS
Engineered Equipment Inc. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Brenda Wellington, CAFS B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Canada
Brian Worsdall, CAFS
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Allan Bermundo, NCT
Casey Berry, NCT
Memorial Hermann Hospital Conroe, Texas
Jeffrey Bradley, NCT St. Louis, Missouri
Chasen Brown, NCT
Binghamton, New York
Emmanuel Buyco, NCT
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Matthew Cevallus, NCT
Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas
David G. Cohan, NCT Lahey Clinic/SODEXO Melrose, Massachusetts
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Certified Personnel Jose Ramon Cruz, NCT
Matthew A. Jackson, NCT
Robert Dak, NCT
Michael Krischke, CAFS, NCT
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd Edmonton, Alberta Canada Riverside, California
Damien Daley, NCT
Independent Filter Service P/L Heidelberg, West Victoria Australia
Robert DeBartolo, NCT Season Comfort Lombard, Illinois
Mark T. Degraw, NCT
Mendel Plumbing Dekalb, Illinois
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Lorne LaComb, NCT
Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas
John Richter, NCT
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Jose R. Rivas, NCT
Lahey Clinic/SODEXO Everett, Massachusetts
Norman Robertson, NCT Orinda, California
Brian Senne, NCT
Hung Lau, NCT
Sherman Mechanical Island Lake, Illinois
San Jose, California
Timothy M. Wegner, NCT
Associated Air Balance & Certification
Tweet Garot Mech. Green Bay, Wisconsin
Payson Sheet Metal Payson, Utah
Douglas L. Lee, NCT
Dan Deno, NCT
Gary Lehrman, NCT Pasco, Washington
Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. Dallas, Texas
Micheal Douglas, NCT
David Little, NCT
Perry Shen, NCT
Mark Ellis, Jr., NCT
Christopher James Macias, NCT
Jimmy Friede, NCT
Alfredo Medellin, NCT
Crown Point, Indiana Moline, Illinois
Las Cruces, New Mexico International Test & Balance Sheridan, Illinois
Ryan James Gibson, NCT Metamora, Illinois
Carlos Gonzales, NCT
Hillsboro, Missouri
Sacramento, California Sacramento, California
Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston Texas
Cleveland, Georgia
Randy Renkert, NCT
Fairbanks Area SMW JATC Fairbanks, Arkansas
Samuel Holmes, NCT
Edwin Reyes, NCT
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Memorial Hermann Hospital Humble, Texas
St. Louis, Missouri
Elmira, New York
Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas
Avery J. Usand Jr., NCT
Steve Young, NCT
Craig Reehten, NCT
Joey Howard, NCT
Air Care Yukon, Inc. Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
San Jose, California
Associated Air Balance & Certification
Rich Gray, NCT
Atlanta, Georgia
Terry Sherman, NCT
Memorial Hermann Hospital Spring, Texas
Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas
David Harkness, NCT
Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Dale Miller, NCT
Rodger Page, NCT
Filter Services of Indiana, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana
James William Shaw, CAFS, NCT
B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Peter Reymer, CAFS, NCT Filter Technologies Salt Lake City, Utah
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NAFA Scholarship Golf Tournament a Success! by Jeff Holt, CAFS, NCT, NAFA Past President, Airflow Products Company, Inc.
The recent NAFA Scholarship Golf Tournament, held in conjunction with the 2016 Technical Seminar in Phoenix, was a tremendous success! Net profits from the outing contributed $4,065.00 to the NAFA Foundation. Three deserving college students will be the benefactors of the planning and preparation of this event, all made possible through the support of the many organizers, sponsors and participants. Sixty-eight golfers toured the picturesque Stonecreek Golf Course on a beautiful Spring afternoon. The competition was tough as only four shots separated the top eight teams. Many “long drivers” and “pin seekers” were spotted around the course, as well as a few “dead shankers” and “chilly dippers.” At the end of the day, the real winners were each of the participants, who enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of fellowship with friends and fellow air filtration industry leaders! Congratulations to the winning team of Grant Ransom, Nathan Van Zandt, Steve Manning and Kyle Vaught. This year’s recipient of the coveted Tom Ryan Award was the foursome of Derek Hofsess, Bert LeBlanc, Luis Cervantes and Rich Carrow.
Individual prizes for closest to the pin went to Ray Riopel, Harry Allen, Bob McAfee and Tom Ryan. The longest drive prize went to John Jackson. Thanks to all who participated either as a player, hole or prize sponsor. Your support of this outing continues to reflect all that is good about our industry, but especially about our association. Plans are already underway for our next golf outing in Newport Beach, California, held in conjunction with the 2016 Annual Convention. We look forward to seeing you on the first tee!
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JeffJeffand Tom Holt / Tom Ryan
Tournament Co-Chairmen
Thank you to the 2016 Technical Seminar golf hole sponsors Aeolus Filter Corporation Aero Filter, Inc. Airflow Products Co., Inc. Columbus Industries, Inc. D-MARK, Inc. Expanded Technologies, Inc.
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Changing with the times by Michelle Czosek, CAE, NAFA Executive Director
Change, revise, adapt, adjust, modify, alter, transform As I prepared to write this column, I searched the internet for quotes on this issue’s topic. Just like Jeron Downing, I love to start with a quote that sums up the way I feel about whatever topic it is I’ve chosen to write about and that can motivate me as I put my thoughts on paper. You may be asking yourself, “So, where’s the quote she likes to lead with?” The truth is that I decided to write about change, but I couldn’t find a quote that captured the way I
feel. Change is something that, until recently, I have not been comfortable with. I like things that are steady, reliable and can be counted on. Change pushes us out of our comfort zone and brings uncertainty and risk with it. Despite that, recent months have brought on plenty of change in my professional life. For one thing, I earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. I have also recently assumed new job responsibilities such as serving as the Executive Director of NAFA, both opportunities for growth that I’m honored and excited to take on. Change has also been in the air at NAFA. A new membership database has given NAFA the ability to not only track key information on all members, but also track relevant certification information. The new database also allowed us to institute electronic dues billing, creating efficiencies by saving staff time. Members have embraced the new system and Terry has provided assistance with a smile to anyone that
needed help navigating the new system. Registration for the 2016 Technical Seminar was also processed through our new system. The sponsorship program was revised and included dedicated time for tabletop displays at this year’s Technical Seminar. The change was well received and we’ll continue to look for ways to offer our sponsors even more benefits. Their support is very much appreciated. The monthly Enewsletter has also been resurrected. All of the NAFA guidelines are being put into a standard template. And, a new public relations plan was developed as part of strategic planning and is currently being implemented. Without the initiative to take risks and the commitment to see change through, none of these things would’ve happened. We wouldn’t find new and hopefully increasingly efficient ways to accomplish our goals. Thank you to the NAFA Board and all of the volunteers and members that push NAFA forward by being willing to take risks and embrace change. Now that I think about it, maybe I did find my quote when I initially began my internet search. There was a quote that did give me pause, one that I’m sure would’ve made me shake my head and mumble “yeah, right” in the past. Perhaps the appropriate quote here is as simple as “Change is good.” Warm regards,
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NAFA’s new guideline, Recommended Practices for Filtration for Airborne Infections Containment Rooms in Health Care Facilities and Enewsletter.
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