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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

M I N U T E S

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Hyatt Regency Hotel

Albuquerque, New Mexico

JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010

Note: These draft minutes have not been approved and not the official, approved record until approved by the Research Administration Committee.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010

PRINCIAL MOTIONS ................................................................................................................................... iii

ACTION ITEMS – JUNE 2010 MEETING ............................................................................................. v

RECURRING ACTION ITEMS ................................................................................................................... v

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................... vii

A. CALL TO ORDER ..................................................................................................................................... 1

B. REVIEW OF AGENDA ........................................................................................................................... 1

C. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS FROM JANUARY 2010 MEETING ............................................ 2

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................................................................................... 3

E. CHAIRS REPORT...................................................................................................................................... 3

F. BOD EX-OFFICIO REPORT .................................................................................................................. 4

MEETING OF THE WHOLE: G-PROPOSED MOP, ROB OR RESEARCH MANUAL CHANGES ....................................... 4 H- RTAR REVIEW ............................................................................................................................. 7 I-WORK STATEMENT REVIEW .................................................................................................. 8 J- RESERCH ADVISORY PANEL UPDATE ................................................................................ 9 K- CONSULTANTS REPORT ......................................................................................................... 9 L- RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR BREAKFAST ....................................................... 9 M- PLANS FOR FY 10-11 SOCIETY YEAR ............................................................................... 10 N- MORTS REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 10 O- TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO POTENTIALLY BID FALL ......................... 10 P- TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS ..................................................................................... 11 Q- UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROJECTS ................................................................................ 12 R- RESEARCH LIAISON SECTION REPORTS ......................................................................... 12

S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................... 13 T. NEW BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................................ 13 U. NEXT MEETING ....................................................................................................................................... 13 ADJOURN ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

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PRINCIPAL MOTIONS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010

NO. PAGE MOTION 1 3 the draft minutes of the RAC 2010 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida and the spring

teleconference be approved as drafted.

2 3 proposed research project 1515-TRP, “Thermal and Air Quality Acceptability in Buildings that Reduce Energy by Reducing Minimum Airflow from Overhead Diffusers,” be reconsidered for funding by Technology Council based upon new information provided by single bidder.

3 4 That Section 3.930 – Model Research Agreement of Volume 3: Standing Rules – Manuals and Procedures of the Rules of the Board be modified as indicated

4 6 the Research Manual changes be approved

5 7 1614-RTAR, Evaluation of Effectiveness of UV Systems, sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen Ventilation, be returned.

6 7 1615-RTAR, Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) Methods for Supermarkets, sponsored by TC 7.5, Smart Building Systems, be accepted.

7 7 1616-RTAR, Revise Load Calculation Applications Manual (2009), sponsored by TC 4.1, Load Calculation Data and Procedures, be returned.

8 7 1618-RTAR, Literature Search and Risk Assessment for Establishing a Low Limit of Relative Humidity Levels in Health Care Spaces, sponsored by TC 9.6, Healthcare Facilities, be conditionally accepted.

9 7 1619-RTAR, Data Center Gaseous Contamination Limits and Means of Monitoring, sponsored by TC 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment, be returned.

10 7 1621-RTAR, CHP Driving Rain: Impact on Durability, Indoor Humidity and Energy Efficiency, sponsored by TC 4.4, Building Materials and Building Envelope Performance, be rejected.

11 8 1434-WS, Refrigerated Facilities Doorway Infiltration Air Energy Reduction, sponsored by 10.5, Refrigerated Distribution and Storage Facilities, be returned.

12 8 1561-WS, Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic Data for Regional or Mesoscale climatic Variations, sponsored by TC 4.2, Climatic Information, be returned.

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13 8 1566-WS, Equations to Estimate Evaporation Rates from Wetted Surfaces in Natatoriums and Commercial/Industrial Buildings, sponsored by TC 8.10, Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes, be returned.

14 8 1581-WS, Develop Alternate Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37/ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be conditionally accepted.

15 8 1587-WS, Improved Tools for Control Loop Performance Measurement and Evaluation, sponsored by TC 7.9, Building Commissioning, be returned.

16 9 1588-WS, Representative Layer-by-Layer Descriptions for Fenestration Systems with Specified Bulk Properties such as U factor and SHGC, sponsored by TC 4.7, Energy Calculations, be conditionally returned.

17 9 1592-WS, CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide, sponsored by TC 1.10, Cogeneration Systems, be conditionally accepted.

18 9 1608-WS, Develop Comprehensive Performance Rating (CPR) for Unitary HVAC, Phase 1, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be returned.

19 11 1493-TRP, “CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses,” be awarded to Zhiqlang Zhai and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $20,000 each or ($40,000 total).

20 11 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations,” be awarded to Secat, Inc. for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $107,000.

21 11 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems,” be awarded to the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $112,829.

22 12 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods,” to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $80,000.

23 12 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores,” be awarded to University of Texas-Austin for a period of 30 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $1,408,356.

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ACTION ITEMS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (RAC)

JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010

Action #

Responsibility Summary of Action Page/ status

1 Staff Add Iain Walker to the PMS roster for ASHRAE Research Project 1515-RP.

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2 Somasundaram MORTS

Respond to South India request for feedback on natural ventilation/cooling study. Provide the URP procedures.

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3 Braun Draft revision text for consideration at Tech Weekend meeting on proposed move of Model Research Agreement from ROB to MOP.

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4 Braun MORTS

Prioritize TRPs to bid fall 2010 11

5 MORTS Implement the RAC roster changes for 2010-2011 13

RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (EACH MEETING)

Responsibility Summary of Action Chair Report to Technology Council on RAC’s MBO Status. Research Liaisons Remind all TC chairs and research subcommittee chairs in section that a

draft of all Work Statement and RTARs, and all later versions should be sent to their Research Liaison for review before information is passed on to the Manager of Research.

RPS (Primary) Review RTARs RAS (Secondary) RAS (Primary) Review Work Statements RPS (Secondary) RAS (Primary) Review TRPs and URPs RPS (Secondary) RPS (Primary) Review and revise the Society’s Research Implementation Plan based upon (Secondary) accepted RTARs. Subcommittee Report Status of assigned MBOs.

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Chairs Staff Distribute copies of Technology Council's Action Items and Motions affecting

RAC. BOD ExO Report to the RAC Chair BOD's Actions and Motions affecting RAC. Staff Forward international URPs to RAS Chair in addition to the cognizant TC and

Research Liaison. RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (ANNUAL MEETING) Responsibility Summary of Action Chair Invite new RAC members to meeting and any training sessions at meeting. Incoming Chair Finalize MBOs and roster assignments. Set date for fall meeting.

RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (WINTER MEETING)

Responsibility Summary of Action RPS Plan workshop for new RAC members at the Annual meeting. RPS Review Grant-In-Aid Applications RPS Review New Investigator Award Nominations RPS Review Homer Addams Award Nominations MORTS Prepare semi-annual report to RAC by May 15. RECURRING ACTION ITEMS (FALL MEETING) Responsibility Summary of Action RAS Plan Research Workshop for Winter Meeting RAC Decide if Spring meeting is needed and set date for Spring meeting. RLs Review “Service to ASHRAE Research Award” nominations submitted TC

chairs and select best nomination for RAC consideration.

MORTS Prepare semi-annual report to RAC by December 15.

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1: BOD-EX presentation ATTACHMENT 2: Research Manual changes ATTACHMENT 3: AHRTI Consultant Report ATTACHMENT 4: MBOs FY 10-11 ATTACHMENT 5: MORTS Semi-Annual Report ATTACHMENT 6: 1493-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 7: 1517-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 8: 1547-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 9: 1583-RP Analysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 10: 1596-RPAnalysis Sheet ATTACHMENT 11: RL Section Report

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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

M I N U T E S

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

JUNE 25, 26 & 30, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS: Lawrence Markel, Chair Carl Huber, Incoming Member James Braun, Vice-chair Piotr Domanski, Incoming Member Hakim Elmahdy, Chair RAS Hugh Henderson, Chair RPS – 6/30 only Sriram Somasundaram, RL Section 1.0 Iain Walker, RL Section 2.0 Raymond Cohen, RL Section 3.0 John House, RL Section 4.0 Jaap Hogeling, RL Section 6.0 ASHRAE STAFF: George Jackins, RL Section 7.0 Claire Ramspeck, DOT Richard Hermans, RL Section 8.0 Bruce Hunn, DSP Carl Lawson, RL Section 9.0 Mike Vaughn, MORTS Roberto Aguilo, RL Section 10.0 Donna Daniel, COOR Stephen Szymurski, Consultant ARTI Michael Brandemuehl, BOD Ex-Offcio Tom Watson, Coordinating Officer MEMBER ABSENT: Danny Castellan, RL Section 5.0 Chris Scruton, CEC-PIER Hywel Davies, Consultant CIBSE A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Markel called the meeting of the committee to order at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 25th. B. REVIEW OF AGENDA No changes to the agenda.

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C. ACTION ITEM TRACKING AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS

Action Items

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE January 22, 23 & 27, 2010

Action

# Responsibility Summary of Action Status

1 Braun Convey RAC’s input/feedback on concept of continuous maintenance ASHRAE Strategic Plan and update timeline to Planning Subcommittee of Tech. Council

Complete

2 Braun Convey RAC’s feedback on Strategic Planning Gap Analysis document to Planning Subcommittee of Tech. Council

Complete

3 Henderson, Staff

Incorporate the new design guide and special pub. guideline into the Research Manual

Complete

4 Braun, Markel Draft changes to the ROB Model Research agreement and Research Manual for consideration in Albuquerque to account for new conference paper deliverable; Announce these pending changes to TC research subcommittee chairs in Orlando.

Complete

5 Braun, Markel Draft plan for including 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan goals within RTARs and WSs before Albuquerque.

Complete

6 Henderson, Braun, Staff

Add RTAR and WS evaluation forms to Research Manual Complete

7 Elmahdy, Henderson

Develop draft duties checklist for PES/PMS for consideration in Albuquerque. Appropriate checklist will be sent by MORTS with proposals or progress reports.

Complete

8 Cohen, House Develop template for letter sent to TCs in response to RTAR and WS decisions by RAC - point by point rebuttal, reference to and inclusion of RTAR/WS evaluation sheets.

Complete

9 Henderson Aguilo

Refine procedures and criteria for the Homer Addams Award for consideration in Albuquerque.

Complete

10 Henderson Send thank you letters to all non-winning Homer Addams applicants

Complete

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11 MORTS, Markel, Braun,

Elmahdy, Henderson

Develop process for ranking projects to go out for bid before March conference call.

Complete

12 Staff Add Ex-Officio members of PMS (Co-funders, and Research Liaison) to PMS roster for e-mail distribution of progress reports and other contract documentation

Complete

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved and seconded that, (1) the draft minutes of the RAC 2010 January meeting in Orlando, Florida and the Spring

teleconference meeting be approved as drafted. MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0 CNV (Unanimous voice vote) E. CHAIR’S REPORT

A. Disposition of Motions from Last Meeting – all motions from Winter meeting that required Tech Council or BOD approval passed except the funding motion for 1515-TRP.

It is moved and seconded that, (2) proposed research project 1515-TRP, “Thermal and Air Quality Acceptability in Buildings

that Reduce Energy by Reducing Minimum Airflow from Overhead Diffusers,” be reconsidered for funding.

MOTION PASSED: 9-0-21 CNV Action #1 <Staff>: Add Iain Walker to the PMS for 1515-RP. Background: A motion to fund this project failed to pass Technology Council in Orlando by a vote of 6-6-0 CV. Since the proposal was written, University of California has obtained $250,000 in co-funding to support the energy-conservation side of the RP-1515 study. The additional funding adds detailed energy measurements to the ASHRAE project. It uses a set of existing buildings whose controls are being modified to toggle low-minimum flows at the researcher’s volition. Funding has been awarded from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the work has already started. Low-minimum operation is especially suitable for retrofits, and retrofitting existing buildings is a priority for energy efficiency policy makers and the CEC. The project will determine energy savings and payback rates. This CEC project does not, however, examine the interior airflow circulation and occupant comfort issues that are addressed by the ASHRAE project.

B. New Action Items Assigned by Tech. Council:

1. AI#1 OR’10 – Update Committee MBOs and send to Watson prior to spring

1 Iain Walker abstained due to conflict and Roberto Aguilo abstained because he was out of the room for the

discussion.

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meeting – Complete 2. AI#2 OR’10 – Review procedures with regard to 1515-TRP – Complete 3. AI#5 OR’10 – Provide Committee Input for Members’ First Newsletter -

Complete 4. RAC Input to ASHRAE Strategic Plan? – Tech C. Agenda Item for RAC – RAC AI #1

& 2.- Complete, 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan is RAC current input 5. Policy needs for research that tests commercial products (1579-WS, 1361-RP)? –

Tech C. Agenda Item for RAC – Discussed complete.

C. New Members Council Referrals: Members Council Motion 41 (10/25/09 – South India Chapter) – ASHRAE to study ancient buildings for unwritten concepts of sustainability such as passive cooling, and natural ventilation – Assignment: RAC. Sriram Somasundaram will work with the chapter.

Action #2 <Somasundaran, MORTS>: Respond to South India chapter request for a research

project to study on natural ventilation/cooling methods in historical buildings by provifing the URP procedures.

D. New Information Items

1. Status on TechC Steering Committees (BIM, Bldg. Performance Metrics) 2. Proposed Environmental Health and Green Buildings Position Document 3. New Home Depot Filter Rating System 4. ASHRAE Energy Targets

E. MBOs 2009-2010

F. BOD EX-OFFICIO & COORD. OFFICER – BRANDEMUEHL & WATSON Michael Brandemuehl addressed RAC and thanked them for their work, leadership, and commitment to ASHRAE research. He also gave a Power Point presentation and it is included as Attachment #1. G. PROPOSED & POSSIBLE ROB, MOP, REFERENCE MANUAL, OR RESEARCH MANUAL

CHANGES It is moved and seconded that, (3) That Section 3.930 – Model Research Agreement of Volume 3: Standing Rules – Manuals

and Procedures of the Rules of the Board be modified as indicated below. 3.930 Model Research Agreement

ARTICLE IV - PAYMENTS

During the period of performance, the Society agrees to pay the sum of $ to the Institution in [(A)] equal installments of $[B]. The first installment shall be paid on or within thirty days after the execution of the Agreement. Subsequent payments shall be made within thirty days of the Society’s acceptance of Progress and Financial Reports described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, during the term of the Agreement. In addition, a payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon submission of the Final Report described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, and the final payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon completion of all Services, the acceptance of the Final Report and the receipt of the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.

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GENERAL CONDITION IV - DELIVERABLES Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables (“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows: a. Progress and Financial Reports Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period. Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions regarding the research as may arise. b. Final Report A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society, shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).

Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will be furnished by the Institution as follows:

- An executive summary in a form suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.

- Two bound copies - One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction. - Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word. c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Papers One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects. presentation at a Society meeting. The Technical Ppaper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research papers technical paper. The technical paper title shall contain the research project number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).

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All papers or articles prepared in connection with an ASHRAE research project, which are being submitted for inclusion in any ASHRAE publication, shall be submitted through the Manager of Research and Technical Services first and not to the publication's editor or Conferences and Expositions Program Committee. GENERAL CONDITION VII - PUBLICATION The intent of the parties is to make the results of the Services available to, and for the benefit of, the public. In view of their financial support of the Services, the Society shall own the exclusive rights to publication of all Data, Research or Technical Papers, Progress, Financial and Final Reports resulting from the project for the shortest of the following periods: a. Until the Society gives the Institution written permission to publish the results, or b. Until the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV,

DELIVERABLES, is presented at a Society meeting published, at which time the Technical Ppaper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with acknowledgement to the Society, or

c. Until the period of one year has passed from the submission of said Technical Paper to the

Society at which time the Research or Technical Paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with acknowledgement to the Society,

BACKGROUND: The above changes to the Model Research Agreement are required to account for the new ASHRAE conference paper format, which only requires a single blind review and would not be suitable as a deliverable for an ASHRAE sponsored research project. MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that,

(4) the Research Manual also, be revised to account for following changes and as detailed in

Attachment #2.

Changes to the ROB Model Research agreement to account for new conference paper format.

A plan has been drafted to include the 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan goals within RTARs and Work Statements.

A checklist for PES/PMS committee members have been developed and circulated. The appropriate checklist will be sent by MORTS with proposals or progress reports.

A return letter had been developed by RAC that will be sent to TCs in response to RTAR and Work Statement decisions- point by point rebuttal, reference to and inclusion of RTAR/WS evaluation sheets.

The procedures and criteria for the Homer Addams Award haves been refined. Guidelines for the development of special publications as ASHRAE research projects.

MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0, CNV Action #3 <Braun>: Draft revision text for consideration at Tech Weekend meeting on

proposed move of Model Research Agreement from ROB to MOP.

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H. RTAR REVIEW RAC reviewed six RTARs submitted by TC/TGs for addition to the Society’s Research Implementation Plan. One was accepted, one conditionally accepted, three returned and one was rejected. The status of the RTARS after RAC review is provided below.

It is moved and seconded that, (5) 1614-RTAR, Evaluation of Effectiveness of UV Systems, sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen

Ventilation, be returned. MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-0-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that, (6) 1615-RTAR, Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) Methods for Supermarkets, sponsored

by TC 7.5, Smart Building Systems, be accepted.

MOTION PASSED: 8-22-0, CNV It is moved and seconded that,

(7) 1616-RTAR, Revise Load Calculation Applications Manual (2009), sponsored by TC 4.1,

Load Calculation Data and Procedures, be returned.

MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-13-0, CNV

It is moved and seconded that,

(8) 1618-RTAR, Literature Search and Risk Assessment for Establishing a Low Limit of Relative Humidity Levels in Health Care Spaces, sponsored by TC 9.6, Healthcare Facilities, be conditionally accepted.

MOTION PASSED: 10-14-0, CNV


(9) 1619-RTAR, Data Center Gaseous Contamination Limits and Means of Monitoring,

sponsored by TC 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment, be returned.

MOTION PASSED RPS: 5-0-0, CNV


2 Iain Walker and Hakim Elmahdy’s negative votes are because they believe there is no need for this research.

3 Sriram Somasundaram’s negative vote is because he feels this is not a research project.

4 Roberto Aguilo’s negative vote is because he does not feel there is a need for this research.

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(10) 1621-RTAR, CHP Driving Rain: Impact on Durability, Indoor Humidity and Energy Efficiency, sponsored by TC 4.4, Building Materials and Building Envelope Performance, be rejected.

MOTION PASSED RPS: 4-1-0, CNV I. WORK STATEMENT REVIEW Eight work statements were submitted by the TCs for review. Two were conditionally accepted, four were conditionally accepted, and six were returned. It is moved and seconded that, (11) 1434-WS, Refrigerated Facilities Doorway Infiltration Air Energy Reduction, sponsored by

10.5, Refrigerated Distribution and Storage Facilities, be returned. MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-15 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (12) 1561-WS, Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic Data for Regional or Mesoscale climatic

Variations, sponsored by TC 4.2, Climatic Information, be returned. MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-16-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (13) 1566-WS, Equations to Estimate Evaporation Rates from Wetted Surfaces in Natatoriums

and Commercial/Industrial Buildings, sponsored by TC 8.10, Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes, be returned.

MOTION PASSED RAS: 5-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (14) 1581-WS, Develop Alternate Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test

Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37/ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations, sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be conditionally accepted.

MOTION PASSED: 8-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (15) 1587-WS, Improved Tools for Control Loop Performance Measurement and Evaluation,

sponsored by TC 7.9, Building Commissioning, be returned.

5 Roberto Aguillo abstained because he was not in the room during the discussion.

6 Richard Hermans voted against because he feels there should be more recommended bidders who are not work

statement authors.

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MOTION PASSED RAS: 3-17-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (16) 1588-WS, Representative Layer-by-Layer Descriptions for Fenestration Systems with

Specified Bulk Properties such as U factor and SHGC, sponsored by TC 4.7, Energy Calculations, be returned.

MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (17) 1592-WS, CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide, sponsored

by TC 1.10, Cogeneration Systems, be conditionally accepted. MOTION PASSED: 8-0-0 CNV (18) 1608-WS, Develop Comprehensive Performance Rating (CPR) for Unitary HVAC, Phase 1,

sponsored by TC 8.11, Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, be returned.

MOTION PASSED RAS: 4-0-0 CNV J. RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL UPDATE Jeffrey Spitler gave a brief presentation on the near final draft of the 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan and what will be presented to the TCs at the Research Subcommittee Chair’s breakfast. K. CONSULTANTS REPORT

1. AHRTI- see AHRTI report submitted by Steve Szymurski – Attachment #3.

L. RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR’S BREAKFAST

a) Proposed Announcements 1. 2010-2015Research Strategic Plan – Near final draft 2. Opportunities for Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer (ARTI, CEC-PIER, CIBSE,

USGBC, others?) 3. 2010-2011 Service to ASHRAE Research Award nomination deadline

b) RL Reminders for TCs See Meeting CD & FTP site for list of specific TC reminders.

7 John House voted against because in his opinion, the proposed research is not pre-competitive research. A great

deal of work has been done in this area and some of this work has been patented.

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M. PLANS FOR FY 10-11 SOCIETY YEAR

a) Introduce new members of RAC 1. Piotr Domanski, Section 5 2. Carl Huber, Section 9 3. Chris Pyke, USGBC Consultant 4. Review SY 10-11 RAC MBOs (Attachment #4)

N. MORTS REPORT

MORTS Semi Annual Report - Highlights from the report were discussed and is included as Attachment # 5.

O. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS TO POTENTIALLY BID FALL 2010 At this point, we have 22 TRPs and probably additional WSs that we are reviewing in Albuquerque and Tech Weekend (?) that are or may be ready for bid in fall 2010 or spring 2011. If just the 22 projects that are approved and ready now for bid in spring 2011 and all are awarded in Montreal, they would add more than $2.0 million in additional funding commitments to FY11-12. As a result, RAC will need to continue to prioritize the list of TRPs to bid on a regular basis. We also may need to forgo or greatly constrain a fall bid solicitation in 2010 because we only have about $100k in uncommitted funding for FY 10-11 if all six TRPs being considered at this meeting are funded.

1399-TRP, “Survey of Particle Production Rates from Process Activities in Pharmaceutical and Biological Clean Rooms;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.11 (Clean Spaces)

1410-TRP, “Effect of System Chemicals Towards the Breakdown of Lubricants and Refrigerants;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.02 (Refrigerant System Chemistry)

1413-TRP-R, “Developing Standard Procedures for Filling Climatic Data-Gaps for Use in Building Performance Monitoring and Analysis;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.02 (Climatic Information)

1447-TRP, “Performance of Pressurized Stairwells with Open Doors;” Responsible Committee: TC 5.06 (Control of Fire and Smoke)

1458-TRP, “Modeling Person-to-Person Contaminant Transport in a Mechanical Ventilation Space;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.10 (Indoor Environmental Modeling)

1462-TRP, “Active Mechanisms for Enhancing Heat and Mass Transfer in Sorption Fluids;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.03 (Absorption and Heat Operated Machines)

1495-TRP, “Effect of Lubricant on the Distribution of Moisture between the Vapor and Liquid Phases of Refrigerants (Phase 1);” Responsible Committee: TC 3.03 (Refrigerant Contaminant Control)

1499-TRP, “The Effect of Humidity on the Reliability of ICT Equipment in Data Centers;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.9 (Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment); Co-Sponsor: SSPC 90.1

1502-TRP, “User Interface Design for Advanced System Operation;” Responsible Committee: TC, 1.4 (Control Theory and Application)

1529-TRP, “Full-Frequency Numerical Modeling of Sound Transmission in and Radiation from Lined Ducts;” Responsible Committee: TC 2.6, Sound and Vibration Control

1550-TRP, “Thermal Performance of Insulating Coating;” Responsible Committee: TC 1.08 (Mechanical System Insulation)

1556-TRP, “Characterization of Liquid Refrigerant Flow Emerging from a Flooded Evaporator Tube Bundle;” Responsible Committee: TC 1.03 (Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow)

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1557-TRP, “Lab Comparison of Relative Performance of Gas Phase Filtration Media at High and Low Challenge Concentrations;” Responsible Committee: TC 2.03 (Gaseous Air Contaminants and Gas Contaminant Removal Equipment)

1564-TRP, “Measurement of Oil Retention in the Micro-channel Heat Exchangers;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.04 (Air-to-Refrigerant Heat Transfer Equipment

1565-TRP, “Development of the ASHRAE Design Guide for Dedicated Outdoor-Air Systems;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.10 (Mechanical Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes)

1580-TRP, “Study of Input Parameters for Risk Assessment of 2L Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Applications;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.01 (Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants)

1581-TRP, “Develop Alternate Set-up Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations Which Cannot Adhere to ASHRAE 37 / ASHRAE 116 Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Locations;” Responsible Committee: TC 8.11 (Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps)

1584-TRP, “Assessment of Alternative Approaches to Predicting the Burning Velocity of a Refrigerant;” Responsible Committee: TC 3.01 (Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants)

1592-TRP, “CHP Design Guide – Update to the 1996 Cogeneration Design Guide; ” Responsible Committee: TC 1.10 (Cogeneration Systems)

1603-TRP, “Role of HVAC Systems in the Transmission of Infectious Agents in Buildings and Intermodal Transportation;” Responsible Committee: TC 9.03 (Transportation Air Conditioning)

1606-TRP, “Laboratory Testing of Flat Oval Transitions to Determine Loss Coefficients;” Responsible Committee: TC 5.02 (Duct Design)

1613-TRP, “Update Climatic Design Data in Chapter 14 of the 2013 Handbook of Fundamentals;” Responsible Committee: TC 4.2 Climatic Information

Action #4 <Braun, MORTS>: Prioritize TRPs to bid fall 2010. P. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS

It is moved and seconded that, (19) tentative research project 1493-TRP, “CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting

Losses,” be awarded to Zhiqlang Zhai and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $20,000 each or ($40,000 total). (Attachment #6 )

MOTION PASSED: 11-0-0 CNV

It is moved and seconded that, (20) tentative research project 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers

and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations,” be awarded to Secat, Inc. for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $107,000. (Attachment #7)

MOTION PASSED: 12-0-0 CNV

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It is moved and seconded that, (21) tentative research project 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for

Multiple Zone HVAC Systems,” be awarded to the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $112,829. (Attachment #8)

MOTION PASSED: 12-0-0 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (22) tentative research project 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods,” to

the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) for a period of 18 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $80,000. (Attachment #9)

MOTION PASSED: 11-0-1 CNV It is moved and seconded that, (23) tentative research project 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores,”

be awarded to University of Texas-Austin for a period of 30 months at a total cost to ASHRAE of $1,408,356. (Attachment #10)

MOTION PASSED: 10-0-2 CV No action was taken on the following TRP for the reason listed or until more information was obtained from the sponsoring TCs:

1. 1502-TRP, User Interface Design for Advanced System Operation Status: Zero bids received. Sponsoring TC, 1.4, Control Theory and Application

Q. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROJECTS No action was taken on the following URPs for the reason listed or until more information was obtained from the evaluating TCs:

1. 1611-URP, “On the Association of Low Indoor Humidity in Schools with Children Absenteeism,” Responsible Committee: TC 2.1 (Physiology and Human Comfort); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: TC 2.1 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.

2. 1612-URP, “Environmental Analysis and Predicted Thermal Comfort in a Compressed Earth

Block (CEB) Structure: Compliance to ASHRAE ET* and Comparison with Conventional Built Structures,” Responsible Committee: RAC (Research Administration Committee); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: RAC declined fund after review.

3. 1617-URP, “Fan Noise Scaling and Statistics,” Responsible Committee: TC 5.1 (Fans); Co-

Reviewers: None. Status: TC 5.1 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.

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4. 1620-URP, “Buoyant Plume Models for Displacement Ventilation,” Responsible Committee: TC 5.3 (Room Air Distribution); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: TC 5.3 recommended that ASHRAE not fund this project.

5. 1622-URP, “Comparative Case Study of Energy Use Utilizing BIM for HVAC Design for Small

Commercial Buildings,” Responsible Committee: RAC (Research Administration Committee); Co-Reviewers: None. Status: RAC declined fund after review.

R. RESEARCH LIAISON SECTION REPORTS

RL section reports are included as Attachment #11.

Action #5 < MORTS>: Implement the RAC roster changes for 2010-2011. S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Certificates were given to Chair Larry Markel and Carl Lawson T. NEW BUSINESS None U. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Research Administration Committee will be one or two Teleconference call in late September and/or early October. ADJOURNED The meeting of the Research Administration Committee adjourned at 9:05 AM, Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

ASHRAEEngineering the World We Live In

Presenter’s Name, ASHRAE position,

Attachment #1

Green Building Standard

• Developed by ASHRAE, IES and USGBC

• Jurisdictional compliance option for International Green Construction Code – developed by ICC, ASTM International and AIA

• Attempts being made to align with Calif. green buildings standards code

• SPC working on interim addenda

• Membership call ended March 31; transition to SSPC effective July 1

• www.ashrae.org/greenstandard

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What’s Your Building EQ?

• Operation pilot underway

• 25 buildings from 10 owners/operators

• 17 provisional assessors

• Operational assessments to be completed by May 30

• Assessments include– Building characteristics

– Buildng energy quotient

– System energy breakdown

www.buildingeq.com

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What’s Your Building EQ?

• Asset rating development being finalized

• Asset rating pilot to begin in summer 2010

• Seven buildings identified for pilot

• Full program launch scheduled for early 2011

www.buildingeq.com

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35 Years of Energy Efficiency

Standard 90.1• 14 face-to-face meetings

• 5 webinars since fall 2009

• 5 subcommittees: conference calls average one/month

– 150 conference calls total

• 118 addenda processed

– 70 approved through March 15

• On target for approval shortly after this conference

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Technology Council

• Special Projects completed

– Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners & Managers

– Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction Commissioning

– Performance Measurements Protocols (June 2010)

• Special Project Underway

– $1.5 million NIST grant for ventilation and IAQ in retail stores research

– Performance Measurements Best Practices

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Technology Council

• Refrigeration Committee compiled list of speakers for chapter programs

– [email protected]

• Research Administration Committee

– developed five-year research strategic plan with 11 strategic goals

• maximize building performance

• energy efficiency

• indoor air quality

• Environmental Health Committee - developing Emerging Issue Briefs

– Finalized Ventilation, Humidity Control and Health

Attachment #1

Technology Council

• New position document to be developed, Refrigerants and Their Use in the Built Environment

• Standards -100 being revised

• TAC: expediting updates to 8 current publications

• Standard User Manuals under development for 2010 versions of Standard 189.1, 90.1, 62.1 and 62.2

Attachment #1

Advanced Energy Guidance

• More than 250,000 guides in circulation– 80 percent US, 8 percent Canada,

12 percent outside North American

• Small Healthcare Facilities completed, 30 percent improvement over 90.1-1999

• DOE recently approved AEDG 50 percent funding– First guide to be small-med office

• Available for free download at ww.ashrae.org/freeaedg

Attachment #1

Publishing and Education

Council

• New ASHRAE.org bookstore

• ASHRAE Handbook ONLINE

• Educational offerings tied to 189.1

• Enhancement of eLearning program

Attachment #1

Members Council

• Society level continues to be relatively stable over 52,000 members

• Strong growth continues in developing economies membership

• Three new chapters, four sections, 13 student branches formed

Attachment #1

Government Affairs

• Focus on coalition building

• Leadership in High Performing Building Caucus

– Participate in 6 other coalitions

• Zero Energy Commercial Building Consortium

– Public/private partnership at DOE

• Drafted legislation for training in operations/maintenance

• 15 Hill visits in past year, focus on education for Hill

• Biweekly newsletter to 1,000 people (ASHRAE.org/advocacy)

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RESEARCH MANUAL

REVISED: 06-24-200910-06-26

Albuquerque Mark-up.100626

Change Legend

Changes made by Hugh and Mike

Changes made by Larry

Changes made by Hugh and Jim

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RECENT REVISIONS

Summary of Changes for 2010 Revision

Replaced obsolete language about Technical Papers with current publication options such as ASHRAE Transactions

Technical Papers and HVAC&R Research Papers

Added guidance about proposing Design Guides as part of ASHRAE Research Projects

Added example forms showing the critieria RAC uses to evaluate RTARs and Work Statements

Clarified the membership requirements for PES and PMS when projects have co-funding from outside organizations

Added a Quick Summary of PMS Chair responsibilities.

RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this manual is to present, in one document, all of the information and procedures needed by

individuals who initiate, approve, conduct, monitor and utilize ASHRAE research.

ASHRAE has been sponsoring research to advance the arts and sciences of HVAC&R for the benefit of the public

since 1919. It is a unique program that depends on voluntary funding and the many volunteers who plan and monitor

the research. ASHRAE research has grown steadily over the years to the current commitment of more than $10

million for over 100 projects. Research findings have truly benefited our members, our industry and the public. The

Research Administration Committee (RAC) is committed to finding ways to improve the operation of the system

and to focus research on those areas of technology critical to ASHRAE.

This document details all aspects of ASHRAE research projects from the strategic plan for the program to the

dissemination of the information generated. Sample forms and examples of well-done documents are included.

It is intended to supplement, not supplant, the official ASHRAE documentation such as the Rules of the Board, and

Manuals of Procedures.

The subject of Special Projects (projects sponsored by or co-sponsored by outside organizations) is not covered in

this manual. A document entitled "Policy and Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects" covers this subject in

detail.

YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME

Should you have a comment on this Research Manual, please submit it electronically to the ASHRAE Manager of

Research and Technical Services (MORTS).

E-mail: [email protected]

The MORTS will consolidate comments for RAC. RAC intends to maintain the Research Manual as a “living

document” and update it as it is needed and practical.

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GLOSSARY OF ASHRAE RESEARCH ACRONYMS

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

BOD Board of Directors

DAL Director at Large

EX-O Ex-Officio Member from the Board of Directors

EXCOM Executive Committee

GIA Grant-In-Aid

HVAC&R Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

IRP International Research Proposal

MOP Manual of Procedures

MORTS Manager of Research and Technical Services

NIA New Investigator Award

PI Principal Investigator

PES Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee

PMS Project Monitoring Subcommittee

RAC Research Administration Committee

RAS Research Activities Subcommittee

RAP Research Advisory Panel

RFP Request-For-Proposal

RIP Research Implementation Plan

RL Research Liaison

RP Research Project

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RPS Research Planning Subcommittee

RTAR Research Topic Acceptance Request

SSPC Standing Standard Project Committee

TAC Technical Activities Committee

TC Technical Committee

TG Task Group

TRP Tentative Research Project

URP Unsolicited Research Proposal

WS Work Statement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... iiiii

GLOSSARY OF ASHRAE RESEARCH ACRONYMS ..................................................................................... iviii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... viv

1. RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OVERALL APPROVAL PROCESS ....................................... 11

2. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS AS ASHRAE RESEARCH

PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

3. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN &RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUESTS (RTARs) ..... 4

3.1 Relationship between TC/TG/SSPC and Society Research Plans ................................................................. 43

3.2 RTAR Submission and Approval Process ..................................................................................................... 55

3.3 Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs) ............................................................................................ 77

3.4 Example RTAR Review Ballot Form used by RAC ........................................................................................ 8

3.5 Example RTAR Review Summary Form used by RAC ................................................................................ 77

4. WORK STATEMENTS (WS) ............................................................................................................................ 10

4.1 Work Statement Development and Approval Process ................................................................................... 11

4.2 Work Statement Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 34

4.3 Work Statement Cover Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 34

4.4 Work Statement Outline ................................................................................................................................ 67

4.5 Tips for Writing an Effective Work Statement .......................................................................................... 1112

4.6 Example WS Review Ballot Form used by RAC .......................................................................................... 25

4.7 Example WS Review Summary Form used by RAC .............................................................................. 11126

5. PROJECTS APPROVED FOR BIDDING .......................................................................................................... 27

6. SOLICITED PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................. 77

6.1 Evaluation of Solicited Proposals .................................................................................................................. 77

6.2 Instructions for Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee ...................................................................................... 88

7. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS .................................................................................................. 1414

7.1 Evaluation of Unsolicited Research Proposal ............................................................................................ 1414

7.2 Guidelines For Unsolicited Research Proposals ........................................................................................ 1616

7.3 ASHRAE Cooperative Research Program for Developing Countries ....................................................... 2121

8. RESEARCH AGREEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 2222

9. PROJECT MONITORING .............................................................................................................................. 3232

9.1 Instructions for Project Monitoring Subcommittee ................................................................................... 3333

10. PROJECT COMPLETION ............................................................................................................................ 3938

11. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS ................................................................................................................ 4140

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APPENDIX 1: RESEARCH RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ..................................................... 4241

APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS WITH FIELD MONITORING ....... 4342

APPENDIX 3: GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) ........... 4645

APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE WORK STATEMENT AND COVER SHEET .......................................................... 5049

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1. RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OVERALL APPROVAL PROCESS

ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan

The ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan is updated every five years by the Research Advisory Panel with input

solicited from the TCs (and TGs, SSPCs and other committees sponsoring research projects), standing

committees/councils and from individuals and organizations outside ASHRAE but with the same or related interests

to ASHRAE. The Plan is approved by the Technology Council. The Society's Officers and Board members receive

counsel on the strategic plan from the members through the Region-Chapter organization and through the

Council-Committee organization.

The Society's Research Strategic Plan covers a five-year period. It is designed to be reviewed periodically and

revised as needed. The current Research Strategic Plan, which is available from ASHRAE Headquarters and posted

on the Research Page of the ASHRAE Web site, should be consulted for the latest information on the overall

research goals of the Society. The research priorities and broad themes/topics outlined in the strategic plan are

communicated to the TCs to guide them in their planning and development of specific research project topics.

Research Advisory Panel

The Research Advisory Panel consists of a mixed group of ten experienced design engineers, educators, policy

makers, and/or researchers who are all forward-thinking individuals appointed by the ASHRAE President. Their

mission is to review and update every five-years the Society’s Research Strategic Plan by examining research

frontiers and critical issues that may form barriers to progress and developing a strategic plan for the benefit of the

HVAC&R industry and the general public. They meet semi-annually and make recommendations to the Research

Administration Committee (RAC), TCs and others regarding research, technologies and concepts that the Society

should be investigating. Their work is of an advisory nature, and they work within the other procedures outlined in

this manual.

Research Priorities

Proposed research topics that address in part or whole the broad themes/topics of the Society’s Research Strategic

Plan will receive first priority in research funding if approved by RAC. Project topics not related to the strategic

plan can still be submitted for review and may be approved for funding if, in the opinion of RAC membership, the

topic is timely and needed,, but the odds of this type of approval are less.

Each year RAC develops a priority list of research topics for further development that have been proposed by TCs to

RAC in the form of a “Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR).” This list is called the “ASHRAE Research

Implementation Plan,” and it represents the Society’s efforts to implement the Research Strategic Plan’s goals.

In addition to projects originated by TCs in the form of RTARs and Work Statements, ASHRAE also supports

projects originated by individual researchers in the form of Unsolicited Research Proposal or International Research

Proposal. In either case, projects that address the goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan have a higher

probability of being approved for ASHRAE funding.

Research Classifications

ASHRAE Research Projects are classified as follows:

Basic and Applied Research, which constitute the majority of the projects and utilize the majority of the

research funding.

Advanced Concepts Research that has been allocated up to 10% of research funding.

Research Related to Technology Transfer as described in Appendix 1

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Research Approval Process for Projects Initiated by RTARs

(Note: Currently, for projects up to $100k only approval by RAC is needed. For projects between $100k and $200k

required approval by both RAC and Technology Council. Projects above $200k require approval by RAC,

Technology Council, and Board of Directors. The flowchart below will be revised to reflect the above change in the

approval level required.)

ASHRAE Research Project Priorization Process Flow Map - Revision 05/05/21

RAP developsStrategic Plan

RAC develops RTAR TC submits work statements

acceptance criteria based on approved

RTARs on Society

Research Implementation Plan

Modify Tech.

Council RAC Work

review Statement Ranking

Accept

Modify/Reject RAC

provides summary

Modify BOD report to Tech

Review Council

Accept

Accept Estimate of Research Previously Approved Tentative

Funds Available Research Project

RAC disseminates plan

& criteria to TC/TGs

Funds No Approved On-Hold

TCs Submits Available In TRPs List

RTAR Cycle

Yes

Selected work statements

RAC released for bid

Rejected Tech. Merit Returned

Review &

Ranking Bid Process, Review,

& TC Recommendation

Estimate of Next

No 2 nd Year Uncommitted

Rejection Research

Funds RAC Return/Reject

Bidder

Yes Approval

RTAR Dead Approve

Tech.

RAC Not Prioritized Return Council Reject

Funding Bidder Stop

Review Approval

Prioritized Approve

Required No

funding

Tech. Feedback >$120K

Council Return BOD Reject

Oversight Bidder Stop Yes

Review Approval

Prioritized RTARs Approve

Selected RTARs placed on

Society Research Implementation Plan Initiate

research project

New

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2. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDES AND OTHER SPECIAL

PUBLICATIONS AS RESEARCH PROJECTS

Background

ASHRAE research funding is sometimes used to fund “Design Guides.” The need for this funding has increased in

recent years because special publications funding – the traditional source of funding for practitioner publications – is

now only used when outside funding is available.

Policy

The Research Administration Committee (RAC) feels it is appropriate for approximately 10% of the research budget

to be used for developing “design” or “application” guides. The 10% number is not meant to be a strict allocation; in

some years research funding for design guide development may be significantly greater or less than 10%.

In submitting the RTAR requesting a design guide, the TC must make the case that this is appropriate for ASHRAE

research funding. Allocating research dollars to this purpose is appropriate as long as some (or all) of the following

criteria are met:

The design guide summarizes, combines, or integrates research results from “new” (less than 10 years old)

ASHRAE research project(s) or other new sources

The results have not been summarized anywhere else

There is a clear need to “boil down” or “present” the research findings in a more understandable form in order

for design engineers and other practitioners to adopt or use the findings or approaches.

The urgency to produce or update the design guide, respecting the ASHRAE strategic plan, should be justified.

If the proposed project is a design guide revision:

o Substantially new research, information, technologies, products, or approaches are lacking in the original

guide

o The original design guide is about 15 or more years old.

Design Guide Projects NOT appropriate for funding would include:

Editorial modifications to update references to outdated standards

Editorial modifications to adopt more contemporary language: (geothermal vs. ground source heat pumps;

cogeneration vs. CHP, green or LEED buildings, etc)

Some past, ongoing and proposed Design Guides (from MORTS report):

Underfloor Air Distribution Design Guide

Designer’s Guide for Ceiling-Based Air Diffusion

Laboratory Design Guide

Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings

1267-RP, Development Of An ASHRAE Design Manual For District Heating And Cooling Systems TC 6.02

1180-RP, Design Guide for Duct Systems, TC 5.2

TRP1369, Design Guidelines To Prevent Snow Causing Shutdown Of HVAC Systems TC 5.2

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3. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN &RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUESTS (RTARs)

3.1 Relationship between TC/TG/SSPC and Society Research Plans

Each TC (and TG, SSPC and other committee sponsoring research projects) should develop and maintain a long-

range research plan, which is a prioritized list of prospective research topics. These “Research Plans” should be

continually updated and documented in the TC’s minutes for the benefit of incoming Chairs and other interested

parties.

Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs) are used by the TC to advance research topics from the TC’s long-

range research plans to the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan. Among other things, the RTAR must

demonstrate the research topic supports the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan.

Work Statements (WSs) are the means by which TCs transform approved topics on the ASHRAE Research

Implementation Plan into research projects, for which the Society solicits bids. Projects with WSs approved for

funding by the Society but not yet awarded to the contractor are referred to as Tentative Research Projects (TRPs).

Projects awarded to the contractor but not yet completed are classified as Research Projects (RPs).

Within ASHRAE the term “Sponsoring TC” is used to designate the committee which is putting forward first the

RTAR, then the WS, and is responsible for selecting the contractor (with assistance of a Proposal Evaluation

Subcommittee) and oversight of the project (with assistance of a Project Monitoring Subcommittee). Other

committees may assist the Sponsoring TC in this effort; they are referred to as Co-Sponsoring TC(s).

The products of ASHRAE research include improved standards, handbooks, guidelines, codes; special publications,

software, web-based tools; and papers and journal articles that advance HVAC&R science and technology.

ASHRAE research is the technical underpinning of the Society. It all starts with ideas for research to satisfy a

Society need, and these ideas generally originate in the TCs. The bottom-up process just described, and the

relationships between TC and Society research plans are summarized in the table below.

ASHRAE Research is the Technical Underpinning of the Society

7. Products of ASHRAE research (improved standards, handbooks, guidelines, codes;

special publications, software, web-based tools; papers and journal articles that advance

HVAC&R science and technology)

6. Research Projects (RPs), defined as projects awarded to the contractor but not yet

completed

5. Tentative Research Projects (TRPs), defined as projects with WSs approved for

funding by the Society but not yet awarded to the contractor

4. Work Statements (WSs), the means by which TCs transform topics into research

projects, for which the Society solicits bids

3. Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs), used by TC to demonstrate topic

support to ASHRAE’s Research Strategic Plan, a prerequisite to advancing topics from

TC long-range research plans to the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan. A means

to inform other interested TCs and solicit their support and ideas for the topic.

2. TC long-range research plan (list of research topics)

1. Idea for research to satisfy a Society need.

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3.2 RTAR Submission and Approval Process

a) Pick a topic that ranks highly on the TC’s long-range research plan (if topics have little support at the TC level

they are unlikely to be approved by the Society) and can be described in a manner that demonstrates clear support

of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan (Navigation for a Sustainable Future).

b) Do your homework:

Review the key literature and demonstrate you have done so by citing the key references.

Demonstrate a firm grasp of relevant prior work.

Clearly define the state-of-the-art and information gaps.

Define a valuable and doable objective.

Identify the specific goals served within the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan, to what degree and why.

Clearly define the advancement to the state-of-the-art and provide quantitative estimates of the

improvement expected wherever possible.

Clearly define the justification and value to ASHRAE, being as quantitative and specific as possible.

Obtain TC vote and address all negative and abstention votes by providing the reasons and a solid response.

Provide realistic estimated project costs and duration.

Coordinate with other relevant TC and seek a letter of support from the interested TC Chairs.

Actively solicit interest among possible co-funding organizations and seek a letter of support from an

authorized representative. ASHRAE’s Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) can assist

with this.

Provide ALL required information.

c) Work with your Research Liaison:

Have your RAC Liaison review the RTAR before the TC vote. Liaisons can identify reasons the RTAR

might be returned, so reduce cycle time to approval by obtaining this feedback before voting the RTAR

forward and submitting it to MORTS/RAC.

Make sure your Research Liaison is informed. A Liaison knowledgeable about your project is better able to

be a proponent for the approval of your project at RAC.

If your project is sufficiently unusual, controversial, or urgent notify, your Liaison that you intend to send a

TC emissary to the RAC meeting to speak directly to RAC on the project’s behalf, and to answer questions.

d) Submit RTARs by May 15, August 15 or December 15 to be considered by RAC at the Annual Meeting, Fall

Technology Weekend, or Winter Meeting, respectively.

e) There is no limit to the number of RTARs that a TC can submit. However, approved topics are taken off of the

Society’s Research Implementation Plan two years after approval unless a WS based on the RTAR has been

submitted. Therefore it is recommended that RTAR submittals be limited to those where timely WS submittal is

likely.

f) Since the purpose of submitting RTARs is inclusion of the topic in the Society’s Research Implementation Plan, it

is pointless to submit RTARs for topics already on the Society’s Research Implementation Plan that have been

submitted by another TC. If you have suggestions about such a topic on the Plan, you may contact the cognizant

TC Chair to discuss preparation of a joint Work Statement.

g) Topics that expire from the Society’s Research Implementation Plan may be resubmitted for approval to be

reinstated.

h) MORTS assigns I.D. numbers to submitted RTARs. Individual RAC members grade them “Priority”, “Accept”,

“Return” or “Reject”. MORTS distributes the consolidated grades and comments to all the RAC members, and

RAC convenes (Annual Meeting, Fall Technology Weekend, or Winter Meeting) and discusses the RTARs and

votes to “Accept”, “Conditionally Accept”, “Return” or “Reject” each RTAR.

“Accept” means RAC recommends to Technology Council that the RTAR be accepted.

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“Conditionally accept” means that only minor refinements to the RTAR are required, and when these have

been made to the satisfaction of the Research Liaison, then RAC recommends to Technology Council that

the RTAR be accepted without further consideration by the full RAC.

“Return” means that RAC generally supports the topic but the current RTAR is inadequate and the required

revisions are substantial enough that the full RAC must participate in reconsideration.

“Reject” means that RAC does not believe the topic is appropriate for ASHRAE research.

i) In the case of “conditional acceptance” by RAC, the Research Liaison has the discretion to determine whether a

full TC re-vote is required on the refined RTAR that is “accepted” by RAC.

j) If RAC recommends “Accept” and Technology Council agrees, then the topic is added to the Society’s Research

Implementation Plan. RAC members may still have comments or suggestions about Accepted RTARs. These

comments are conveyed to the TC in a letter from MORTS informing the Committee the RTAR has been

accepted. It is RAC’s intent to approve RTARs whenever possible. This means that an accepted RTAR is likely to

have comments, and the TC should address these when the WS is prepared.

k) RTARs may be returned to the TC, either because RAC or Technology Council voted to do so. Since these votes

occur within a matter of days, in either event the TC will receive a letter from MORTS within a month of the vote,

providing the comments that were the basis for returning the RTAR.

l) TC re-submitting a returned RTAR must conduct a full TC re-vote and reflect the results on the RTAR. In

addition, the RTAR must be returned with a cover letter that provides a point-by-point response to each RAC (or

Technology Council) comment explaining how the RTAR was revised in light of the comment or justifying no

change.

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3.3 Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs)

The required format and content of RTARs is summarized below:

Unique Tracking Number Assigned by MORTS ____________________________

RESEARCH TOPIC ACCEPTANCE REQUEST (RTAR) FORM

(Generally 2 to 6 pages, with 10 pt Times New Roman font)

Sponsoring TC/TG/SSPC: __________________

Title:

(Concise as possible)

Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan:

(For those RTAR submitted prior to July 2010, indicate which specific goal(s) on the ASHRAE Research Strategic

Plan 2005-2010 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future) this topic will address, to what degree, and why.

For those RTAR submitted after July 2010, if the RTAR will contribute to any of the 11 goals of the updated

ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future), then indicate which goals the

topic addresses and how. Projects are not required to contribute directly to the 11 strategic goals, but those that do

will more likely be given a higher priority for funding when research funds are limited.)

Research Classification:

(Basic/Applied Research; Advanced Concepts; or Technology Transfer)

TC/TG/SSPC Vote: Reasons for Negative Votes and Abstentions:

(For –Against-Abstentions-Absent-Total) (Negative Votes)

(Abstentions)

Estimated Cost: Estimated Duration:

(Estimate total dollars) (Months to complete)

RTAR Lead Author Expected Work Statement Lead Author (Name, e-mail address) (Name, e-mail address)

Co-sponsoring TC/TG/SSPCs and votes:

(List only those committees that have reviewed this RTAR and voted to support it)

Possible Co-funding Organizations:

(List only those organizations (name, contact information) that have reviewed this RTAR and expressed support)

Application of Results:

(Handbook chapters, special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project)

State-of-the-Art (Background):

(Briefly describe the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps)

Advancement to the State-of-the-Art:

(Provide an estimate – as quantitative as possible – of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy

reduction in product y or building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction

in design time to do y, etc.])

Justification and Value to ASHRAE:

(Identify by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members affected. State the likelihood and how the

improvement would be adopted by industry. Estimate the timeframe over which x% of society in total would be

affected. Indicate the likelihood of ASHRAE’s obtaining any intellectual property rights from this project.)

Objectives:

(List the project goals and succinctly state how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the state-of-

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the-art [i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and verified

using laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y])

Key References:

(List references cited in the state-of-the art section.)

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3.4 Example RTAR Review Ballot Form used by RAC

RAC members use the form below to record their review comments and initial disposition decision on the RTAR

prior to the RAC meeting to discuss the RTAR. The completed form is submitted to ASHRAE staff, who in turn

incorporates this information into the RTAR Review Summary form.

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Example RTAR Review Ballot Used by Individual RAC Members Prior to Meeting

Project ID 0007

Project Title Design on A Dime

Sponsoring TC TC 12.5

Cost / Duration $250,000/24M

Submission History 1st Submission

Classifications: Research or Technology Transfer Basic/Applied Research

Tech Weekend 2010 Meeting Review Reviewer’s Name: AB

Check List Criteria Satisfied?

Comments & Suggestions

Is there a well-established need? The RTAR should include some level of literature review that

documents the importance/magnitude of a problem. If not, then the RTAR should be returned for

revision.

N

This project would greatly benefit the handbook chapter

noted but there is no mention of the related standard XXX in

development.

Is this appropriate for ASHRAE funding? If not, then the RTAR should be rejected. Examples of

projects that are not appropriate for ASHRAE funding would include: 1) research that is more

appropriately performed by industry, 2) topics outside the scope of ASHRAE activities.

Y

Is there an adequate description of the approach in order for RAC to be able to evaluate the

appropriateness of the budget? If not, then the RTAR should be returned for revision.

Y

Is the budget reasonable for the project scope? If not, then RTAR could be returned for revision

or conditionally accepted with a note that the budget should be revised for the WS.

Y

Have the proper administrative procedures been followed? This includes recording of the TC

vote, coordination with other TCs, proper citing of the Research Strategic Plan, etc. If not, then the

RTAR could be returned for revision or possibly conditionally accepted based on adequately

resolving these issues.

Y

Decision Options Initial

Decision?

Additional Comments or Approval Conditions

ACCEPT

COND. ACCEPT X

RETURN

REJECT

ACCEPT - Topic is ready for development into a work statement (WS). CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve RTAR for development into WS without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s)

RETURN- Topic is probably acceptable for ASHRAE research, but RTAR is not quite ready.

REJECT Vote - Topic is not acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program.

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3.5 Example RTAR Review Summary from RAC

When RAC meets, they use the RTAR Review Summary form below to help guide their discussion of the RTAR.

In many cases, a RAC member’s initial disposition decision on a particular RTAR may change after reading other

member’s comments on the summary form and after participating to the meeting discussion of the RTAR.

A final version of the review summary form, which reflects the discussion and final decision that was made by RAC

on the RTAR during the meeting, is developed and used as the basis for the return letter to the TC/TG/SSPC or

EHC.

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Example RTAR Review Summary Used by RAC during Meeting and for Return Letter to TC

Project ID 0007

Project Title Design on A Dime

Sponsoring TC TC 12.5

Cost / Duration $250,000/24M

Submission History 1st submission as RTAR


Winter 2010 Meeting Review RTAR SUMMARY SCORES & COMMENTS

Check List Criteria VOTED NO

Comments & Suggestions

Is there a well-established need? The RTAR should include some level of literature review that

documents the importance/magnitude of a problem. If not, then the RTAR should be returned for

revision.

AB, CD, EF AB - This project would greatly benefit the handbook chapter

noted but there is no mention of the related standard XXX in

development. CD – Needs more references such as these that

were found online…

Is this appropriate for ASHRAE funding? If not, then the RTAR should be rejected. Examples of

projects that are not appropriate for ASHRAE funding would include: 1) research that is more

appropriately performed by industry, 2) topics outside the scope of ASHRAE activities.

Is there an adequate description of the approach in order for RAC to be able to evaluate the

appropriateness of the budget? If not, then the RTAR should be returned for revision.

Is the budget reasonable for the project scope? If not, then RTAR could be returned for revision

or conditionally accepted with a note that the budget should be revised for the WS.

Have the proper administrative procedures been followed? This includes recording of the TC

vote, coordination with other TCs, proper citing of the Research Strategic Plan, etc. If not, then the

RTAR could be returned for revision or possibly conditionally accepted based on adequately

resolving these issues.


Decision?


ACCEPT DD, GB, RS,

KL, MJ, CZ,

COND. ACCEPT CK Must reference work from RP-1010 and RP- 656

RETURN AB, CD, EF,

REJECT

ACCEPT - Topic is ready for development into a work statement (WS).

CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve RTAR for development into WS without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) RETURN- Topic is probably acceptable for ASHRAE research, but RTAR is not quite ready.

REJECT Vote - Topic is not acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program

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4. WORK STATEMENTS

4.1 Work Statement Development and Approval Process

The Work Statement (WS) is normally the responsibility of the Research Subcommittee of a TC (or TG, SSPC, and

other committees sponsoring research projects), which should prepare Work Statements for each approved RTAR.

The RTARs are developed into Work Statements and are sent to the ASHRAE MORTS. These work statements will

be reviewed by RAC to determine if they define a clear and obtainable research result, propose a viable technical

approach, and are likely to interest several competitive bidders. A biddable Work Statement clearly explains the

objectives, scope, and deliverables. A WS derived from a RAC-approved RTAR has already been determined to be

an appropriate research project for ASHRAE. This means that it will advance the state of the art, provide value to

ASHRAE membership, and support the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan. The ASHRAE Research

Implementation Plan (RIP) lists all approved RTARs and all pending and approved for bid work statements

submitted to RAC. The RIP is posted on the ASHRAE Web-site for reference.

A Work Statement should be prepared immediately after the RTAR is approved by RAC. A Work Statement may

be prepared and submitted without a preliminary RTAR approval if, for example, there is an extremely time-critical

need for results. There should be a strong justification for this. However, the TC risks having its basic research goal

not approved or needing to rewrite the WS extensively. The RTAR approval is designed:

To ensure that the topic is suitable for ASHRAE research and the TC addresses the goals of the ASHRAE

Research Strategic Plan.

To allow RAC and Tech Council to review the approach and suggest additional references, identify other

TCs that should be consulted, and/or suggest enhancements or refinements to the suggested technical

approach.

Submission of the RTAR is designed to speed the overall process – reducing the time to go from research idea to

release of the Request for Bids.

When preparing a WS, the TC may ask specialists in the area of the Work Statement to assist, even potential

bidders. Care must be taken to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest. To do this, the principal authors of the

Work Statement will be identified on the Work Statement Cover Sheet. Subsequently, bidders who assisted in Work

Statement preparation will identify themselves as such in their proposal, and evaluators will satisfy themselves that

these preparers did not gain an unfair advantage. The TC should also consider other TCs, which have direct or

related interest in the subject project and invite them to participate in the Work Statement preparation, to vote to

endorse the WS, and to have representatives on the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) and the Project

Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).

In preparing a Work Statement for a project dealing with the monitoring of buildings in the field, the

"Recommendations for the Design of ASHRAE Sponsored Field Monitoring Projects" contained in Appendix 2

should be considered. In preparing a Work Statement associated with Computational Fluid Dynamics, the

“Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics,” in Appendix 3 should be reviewed and

considered.

The TC Research Subcommittee members shall forward a draft of the Work Statement to their Research Liaison

who will provide suggestions for improvement or compliance with ASHRAE practices. They then present the Work

Statement to the full TC at one of the semi-annual meetings, or by letter or e-mail ballot, for a vote of approval. The

TC members should have received the Work Statement sufficiently prior to the meeting so that each member can

review it in depth and comment and vote intelligently. Any negative votes or abstentions from the TC members

should be explained. Any dissenting member or corresponding member should be invited to submit comments that

will be conveyed to RAC with the WS and cover letter.

After approval by the TC, a copy of the Work Statement and a completed Work Statement Cover Sheet shall be sent

to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and to the TC's Research Liaison by May

15, August 15, or December 15. The submittals should be in electronic format, preferably in Microsoft Word and

Excel. The MORTS distributes the Work Statements to the members of RAC.

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RAC’s evaluation of a Work Statement may result in one of four possible outcomes:

- RAC approves the WS.

- RAC approves the WS conditionally with comments.

The Research Liaison then has the authority to approve the WS after RAC’s comments have been

implemented. The Research Liaison also has the discretion to decide whether the modified WS needs a full

TC re-vote, based on the extent of modifications.

- RAC returns the WS with comments.

TC needs to implement the RAC comments and approve the modified WS by a vote. A cover letter

explaining how the RAC comments were implemented should accompany the WS sent back to MORTS

and RAC. If the TC disagrees with the RAC on any of the comments, the cover letter should also explain

the reasons for not implementing the RAC comment.

- RAC rejects the WS with comments.

RAC-approved Work Statements are designated as Tentative Research Projects (TRPs). When deciding which TRPs

will be sent out for bid, RAC considers the pool of all TRPs (currently approved Work Statements and previously

approved Work Statements that were not released for bid due to insufficient funding), and RAC-approved

Unsolicited Research Proposals. Table-A is the RAC prioritization criteria for Work Statements when funding is

limited and not all approved WS can be put out for bid.

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Table A. Factors for Prioritization of Work Statements for Funding

4.2 Work Statement Preparation

The Work Statement submitted by a TC (TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) expands the

RTAR and is the only technical document that potential bidders will receive. The WS must contain all of the

following fourteen elements, eight of which are either imported directly or expanded from RTAR elements.

1. Title: (from RTAR)

2. Executive Summary:

3. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan: (from RTAR)

4. Application of Results: (from RTAR)

5. State-of-the-Art (Background): (from RTAR)

6. Advancement to the State-of-the-Art: (from RTAR)

7. Justification and Value to ASHRAE: (from RTAR)

8. Objectives: (from RTAR)

9. Scope/Technical Approach:

10. Deliverables/Where Results Will Be Published:

11. Level of Effort:

12. Other Information to Bidders (Optional):

13. Proposal Evaluation Criteria & Weighting Factors:

14. References: (from RTAR)

The TC needs to put enough information into the Work Statement to explain to people not familiar with the TC’s

deliberations what the problem is, why this research is needed, what types of results are expected and how they will

be used, and indicate what methods and scope of research the TC expects from the contractor.

The Work Statement should be accompanied by a Cover Sheet as shown in Section 3.3. Section 3.4 contains a

Work Statement outline, which explains each element in detail. Appendix 4 is an example of a Cover Sheet and

well-written Work Statement.

4.3 Work Statement Cover Sheet

The purpose of the Work Statement Cover Sheet is to ensure that all WS items are complete. Also, the Cover Sheet:

• records the votes of the sponsoring and all co-sponsoring TCs on the Work Statement

• lists the members of the subcommittees which will evaluate the proposals and monitor the project,

• recommends suggested bidders,

• denotes which Handbook chapters or other ASHRAE publications will be affected by the results of the

research,

• lists the Work Statement’s authors,

• lists at least three prospective bidders in addition to any Work Statement authors who may bid.

It is preferable, but not required, that the authors of the Work Statement also serve on the Proposal Evaluation

Subcommittee (PES) and Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS). Any persons who bid on the WS, or who are

members of organizations who bid on the WS, cannot serve on the PES or PMS. While desirable, it is not necessary

that the PES and PMS be comprised of the same people. The PES/PMS should be composed of 3 to 5 sponsoring or

co-sponsoring TC members with particular knowledge and experience in the subject of the project, but who do not

plan to submit a proposal on the work. In special cases, persons other than TC members may be appointed as

PES/PMS members if their particular expertise is not available within the TC or if a co-funding agency is also

supporting the project. They are named by the TC Chairman and approved by the Research Liaison or MORTS.

The Research Liaison and MORTS are ex-officio non-voting members of the PES and PMS.

Status of TRP

Is this a project rebid? Newly approved TRPs?

Age of Project – Based on date of work statement approval

Co-Sponsorship

Multiple TC sponsors/Co-sponsors

Single TC Sponsor

Co-funding – is there a firm co-funding commitment (e.g., from

AHRI)?

Cost of Project

Should we fund more and smaller projects or fewer and larger ones?

Does it require RAC Level Approval, Tech Council approval, Board approval?

Overall value of the project and the research, as well as contribution

to ASHRAE’s Research Plan(s), to ASHRAE and Society

Note: the above factors are not listed in any particular order or level or importance

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If interest by other organizations in co-sponsoring the project is known, suspected, or even considered a possibility,

the name, address, and phone number of the proper contact should be furnished on the Work Statement Cover Sheet

as a “potential” sponsor. Once a written letter of support is obtained by a TC from a potential co-sponsor, the

ASHRAE MORTS will finalize a co-sponsorship agreement with that organization or individual for the project.

Normally about 60 days is allowed for proposal preparation by potential bidders. Certain projects by their nature

may require longer proposal preparation time. This may be due to the need to establish relationships with co-

investigators, subcontractors, material or equipment suppliers or owners of test sites. If this is anticipated, the TC

should request an extended bidding period. This will delay the start of the project but will result in better proposals

and better results. Where needed, TC should request this on the Work Statement Cover Sheet.

To minimize the occurrence of single bidders, the TC shall provide on the Cover Sheet the names of at least three

qualified potential bidders who were not involved in development of the WS. If a WS is not accompanied by the

names of at least three such individuals, it shall not be approved by RAC but sent back to the TC for this

information. In addition to the usual process of posting the WS to solicit bids, these recommended bidders shall be

individually notified by the MORTS when the project is put out for bid.

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4.4 Work Statement Outline

WORK STATEMENT# (Same as RTAR#)

SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPC:# & NAME

CO-SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPCs (List only TC/TG/SSPC s that have voted formal support)

Title: (Same as RTAR)

Executive Summary:

(100 word statement that could be used at the BOD level to succinctly summarize the current state-of-the-art, the

advancement this project is expected to accomplish, and its value to ASHRAE and society in general.)

Applicability to the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan: (Import RTAR list of specific goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan this project will support by name and

number. State how the proposed project will help achieve the goals. If the RTAR was submitted before July, 2010,

the goals from the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (Navigation for a Sustainable Future) may be

addressed if the TC desires. For RTAR (or WS) submitted after July 2010, please indicate whether the proposed

project supports any of the 11 strategic goals of the latest ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015. Projects are

not required to contribute directly to the 11 strategic goals, but those that do will more likely be given a higher

priority for funding when research funds are limited.)

Application of Results:

(Import RTAR list of handbook chapters/special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project. Explain

how the results of the proposed project will be disseminated by the TC in practical terms to general ASHRAE

membership and society in general. What are the practical benefits expected from this research? Is this project one

piece of a larger plan of action developed by the TC?)

State-of-the-Art (Background):

(Import RTAR description of the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps.)

Advancement to the State-of-the-Art:

(Import RTAR description or quantitative estimate of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy

reduction in product y or building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction

in design time to do y, etc.], and explain why this information is needed by the public or by industry.)

Justification and Value to ASHRAE:

(Import RTAR identification by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members who will benefit. State the

likelihood and how the improvement would be adopted by industry.)

Objectives:

(Import RTAR explanation of project’s goals and how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the

state-of-the-art [i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and

verified using laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y].)

Scope/Technical Approach:

(Provide a complete description of technical approach and task statement. Describe the parameters of the research

project, including such items as: subject matter to be explored; materials, equipment, literature or other variables to

be researched; materials, equipment, etc to be excluded from the project; outline the research methods to be used;

description of the standards to be followed; discussion of how the data is to be reduced, analyzed and presented;

description of the format for the reported results; if appropriate, describe project phases.

It is important for the scope of a research project to be broken down into tasks or phases, where a task will yield

results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how subsequent

tasks will be carried out. Make sure that the project objectives are reflected in the tasks. The Work Statement should

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specify deliverables corresponding to these tasks in the “Deliverables” section to facilitate project monitoring by the

PMS.)

Deliverables/Where Results Will Be Published:

Insert generic ASHRAE requirements (listed below) as well as and any project-specific requirements defined in the

“Scope” section. Each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should be linked to a

deliverable report, memorandum, or summary.

Items a through e below are generic ASHRAE requirements a contractor is required to provide on every ASHRAE

research project. These cover:

Quarterly progress and financial reports to MORTS (to be reviewed by the Project Monitoring

Subcommittee (PMS)).

A final report.

A research or technical paper, submitted for peer review and publication in the ASHRAE Transactions or

HVAC&R Research.

Any data obtained from the research.

A project summary.

Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute required deliverables

(“Deliverables”) under this Agreement and shall be provided as follows:

a. Progress and Financial Reports

Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its

Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1,

April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period.

Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period

of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical

Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions

regarding the research as may arise.

b. Final Report

A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society,

shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical

Services by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this

Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the

Society’s Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).

Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will

be furnished by the Institution as follows:


- Two bound copies

- One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.

- Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.

c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Paper

One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services

(MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form

and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as

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deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for

ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas

technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are

not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects. The paper(s) shall conform to the

instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research

paper. The paper title shall contain the research project number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in

parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).

Note: A research or technical paper describing the research project must be submitted after the TC has

approved the Final Report. Research or technical papers may also be prepared before the project’s

completion, if it is desired to disseminate interim results of the project. Contractor shall submit any interim

papers to MORTS and the PMS for review and approval before the papers are submitted to ASHRAE

Manuscript Central for review.

d. Data

The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts, graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy available to the Society upon the Society’s request.

e. Project Synopsis

A written synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience, which documents 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings benefit ASHRAE membership and/or society in general shall be submitted to the Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights

The Society may request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s ASHRAE JOURNAL. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. All Deliverables under this Agreement and voluntary technical articles shall be prepared using dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.

The above deliverables are necessary, but not sufficient, to monitor a research project. The PMS and the sponsoring

TC have the responsibility to review the contractor’s on-going activities and intermediate results, to ensure that the

methods used and results obtained will be valid and well-enough substantiated to be labeled as “ASHRAE-approved

findings.” Proper oversight cannot wait until the final report, when most of the budget has already been expended.

Therefore, each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should also be linked to a

deliverable report, memorandum, or summary. These in-progress deliverables should not add to the cost of the

project, as they will most likely become chapters of the final report. However, they should help the TC avoid

unpleasant surprises due to the research not being conducted according to the TC’s expectations. Examples of

deliverables that could be required during the project include:

If one task is a literature review, then the deliverable could be an annotated list of references and

conclusions/summary of the current state of the art.

If the contractor must propose specific sites (e.g., buildings), experiment topologies (e.g., duct

configurations), materials (e.g., refrigerants, appliances, insulation or building materials), experiment

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protocols, and/or instrumentation, then short memos describing those proposed methods, materials, etc.

should be deliverables to be reviewed and approved by the PMS before moving on to the next research

task.

If analysis of preliminary data or results will decide how to proceed (e.g., CFD models of 12 duct

configurations will be used to select 2 duct configurations to be built and subjected to wind tunnel tests),

then the contractor should write up the results of the initial analysis, recommend the areas for further more

detailed investigation, and justify those recommendations.

If data from the research are expected to modify or update a Handbook table, then the procedure for

developing the updated table from the data should be specified and provided to the PMS as a deliverable.

(The final report may also require the contractor to prepare a proposed updated table based on the observed

data.)

In short, the technical approach for a research project should be broken down into tasks or phases, and where a task

will yield results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how

subsequent tasks will be carried out. The Work Statement should specify such deliverables for the PMS to review.

This approach will make it easier for the PMS and MORTS to gauge progress and technical merit of on-going

ASHRAE research projects, and will provide a framework for the cognizant TCs to provide technical oversight and

assistance to identify and correct problems as they occur.)

Level of Effort:

(Include estimates of professional-months by category, calendar-months, and total dollars.

An example is:

The project anticipates 3 professional-months for the principal investigator and 8 professional-months for a

research technician. The estimated cost is $60,000 and the project is expected to take 12 months.)

Other Information for Bidders (Optional):

(This section should contain any other information that is not contained elsewhere. This could include information

about relationships with the monitoring subcommittee, reports other than the normal quarterly progress reports,

special personnel or facilities required by the proposer, special instructions regarding what the proposal should

contain, or information as to how the proposals will be evaluated. It is not necessary to include references to

quarterly progress reports, semi-annual reports in person to the TC final reports or papers.)

Proposal Evaluation Criteria:

(Include specific list of criteria and weighting factors that will be used to evaluate proposals.

This section should also include a list of the criteria the PES will use to evaluate proposals and select a contractor to

recommend. This must include Weighting Factors for the Evaluation Form. It may be the basic list or a subset of the

list in the Proposal Evaluation Form and can also include additional categories such as special experience,

credentials, equipment or facilities the WS authors think are necessary.)

The commonly used evaluation criteria include:

The commonly used evaluation criteria (and sample weighting factors) are listed below. The WS may include some

or all of these criteria, using whatever weighting factors the TC feels are appropriate. For example, a project

involving simulation models may not depend upon “facilities,” while experience of the PI in simulation modeling

may be crucial. For performance testing of appliances, however, the quality of the Contractor’s facilities may be

very important.

1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%

a) Logistical problems associated

b) Technical problems associated

2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 25%

a) Organization of project

b) Management plan

3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. 15%

a) Managerial support

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b) Data collection

c) Technical expertise

4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 20%

a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications

and experience in related work

b) Project manager person directly responsible;

experience and corporate position

c) Team members' qualifications and experience

d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator

5. Student involvement 5%

a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team

b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry

into HVAC&R industry

6. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the objectives of the Work Statement. 15%

a) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones

b) All technical and logistic factors considered

c) Reasonableness of project schedule

7. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects. 5%

(No penalty for new contractors.)

8. Other _________________________

References:

(Import or expand the RTAR list of references to any articles, papers, books, etc., that were used in preparing the

Work Statement and/or that would be of assistance to the bidders. All listed references should be readily available to

contractors.)

Authors:

(List those individuals who were principal authors of the Work Statement.)

If any of the Work Statement authors plan to bid on the project, care must be taken to avoid actual or perceived

conflict of interest. In particular, the requirements of the Work Statement should not be tailored to a unique Work

Statement author’s facility, equipment, or capability that is not reasonably available to other bidders. If WS authors

bid on the project, they must identify themselves as such in their proposals, and the evaluators must satisfy

themselves that these preparers did not gain an unfair advantage before their proposal may be considered. If it is

determined that a submitted proposal does exhibit a conflict of interest, then that proposal should be identified, not

evaluated, and written reasons given along with evaluations of the other proposals.

Attached are a sample Work Statement Cover Sheet and a sample Work Statement. They should be used as a guide

in completing, reviewing and submitting Work Statements. [NOTE: The actual WS and the TC votes on which this

is based have been edited to better illustrate some of the points made in this Research Manual.]

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4.5 Tips for Writing an Effective Work Statement

A Work Statement is a document that is utilized to convince ASHRAE to fund research projects and inform the

bidders what is expected to be in the final results. The Work Statement contains different items and is found in the

Work Statement outline in Section 3.4 of this manual. Incomplete (unclear) entries in these items will lead to delays

in approving the Work Statement.

Project Justification

Is the project included in the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan (i.e., was an RTAR submitted and approved

by RAC), or is there a strong rationale provided for submitting the Work Statement without a prior RTAR

submittal?

The Executive Summary, Application of Results, State of the Art (background and advancement) sections shall be

brief and right to the point about how the project will be a benefit to ASHRAE Society and its members.

Are project benefits evident? Alternatively, are adverse impacts of not pursuing the project apparent? Will the

results still be useful when completed?

Do the project objectives fall within ASHRAE’s Scope? Involvement of outside professions in performing all or

part of the work does not necessarily negate pertinence.

Is the project consistent with the Society’s Research Strategic Plan? List specific goals in the Plan that are

addressed by the proposed research.

Is the project original (e.g., not an unnecessary duplication of other research completed or underway)? Repetition of

prior research may be desirable if pertinent facets have changed, the results are not publicly available, or

confirmation is justified. Projects resulting in products that compete with commercial offerings are generally not

approved. If previous projects need updating, has the sponsoring TC (original project) been contacted?

Project Definition

If there is more than one objective to the project, is the sequence defined?

Have all avenues been examined to determine a more economical alternate to achieving the objective?

Is there a contingency plan, in case the objectives are not met?

Subsequent phases or follow-on projects are not precluded, but specific projects should provide at least interim

results that are beneficial on their own (e.g., no half tunnels).

Would segmenting the project preclude useful interim results or degrade effective procurement of the research

needed?

Is the work or likely results free of potential legal problems and of prejudicial implications to a single manufacturer

or class of manufacturers?

Are the recommended bidders knowledgeable enough about subject matters of the project to insure success of the

project?

Are proposal options recommended for inclusion clearly justified?

Cost

Is the proposed level of effort and funding commensurate with work required? Is the proposed level of effort and

funding commensurate with the project’s expected benefits?

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Can the ASHRAE research budget afford the project for its duration? Consider whether the project can or should be

funded protracted for budgetary reasons.

Is there a commitment for co-funding? Did ASHRAE receive a letter (on company letterhead) with the amount of

co-funding?

Suitability

Is the background adequately presented?

Are the individual tasks understandable and achievable (e.g., not seeking impossible or improbable results)? Note

that high risk (with commensurate high benefits if successful) research is allowable, but it should be so noted in the

TC’s cover letter conveying the WS to MORTS.

Are the tasks likely to satisfy the project objectives?

Does the work statement foster fair competition?

Is sufficient detail provided to enable competitive pricing?

Are ambiguous tasks (e.g., scope determinations by the Project Monitoring Subcommittee) that could alter

contractor costs avoided? No implication is intended that the PMS cannot or should not review the work and

approve scheduled decisions or selections, provided that such alternatives entail similar effort and costs.

Is the justification adequate for required use of specified proprietary products or methods?

Are all of the tasks appropriate for ASHRAE research?

Are the products to be delivered clearly identified?

Are appropriate references adequately cited and available? Have copies of unpublished references been provided for

distribution with the request for proposals?

Are at least three prospective bidders that were not involved in preparation of work statement identified?

Is a realistic project duration indicated?

Has the Work Statement been reviewed by other related TCs for accuracy and determination whether other previous

projects were completed requesting similar results?

Has a Project Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) been proposed for approval? If other TCs co-authored the Work

Statement, are they included in this Subcommittee?

Has a Project Monitoring Subcommittee been proposed for approval? If other TCs co-authored the Work Statement,

are they included in this Subcommittee?

Has the work statement been coordinated with other organizations’ committees? Have they been asked for co-

funding?

Other Considerations

Are there other reasons to support the project (e.g., Presidential goals, emerging societal issues, requests from

ASHRAE affiliates or other organizations)?

Is the project likely to contribute to a Handbook update, a proposed ASHRAE or industry standard, or a ASHRAE

Journal article of broad interest?

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For projects involving Special Publications, is/are the sponsoring committee(s) qualified and prepared to provide

adequate review of the work to imply endorsement of the resulting document by ASHRAE as an accepted reference?

Is the project likely to provide an educational opportunity for HVAC&R students?

Is the project likely to enhance the Society's image (e.g., will ASHRAE gain recognition for pursuing it or,

alternately, incur censure if ASHRAE ignores it?)

Additional Tips

RAC provides training at the Society’s meetings for individuals involved in initiating research projects. RAC

welcomes suggestions on topics to be covered.

Each TC has a Research Liaison that is a member of RAC. The Work Statement should be reviewed by the liaison

prior to submitting the Work Statement to headquarters. This person will provide assistance in making sure that the

Work Statement contains the required information for review.

RAC encourages TCs to prepare and submit Work Statements responsive to “Possible Research Projects” listed in

the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan. Work Statements for projects not listed in the Plan may be prepared and

submitted, but a strong justification for approval should be included. RAC is obligated to meet the funding

guidelines set by the Board and reflected in the annual Research Budget. If considerably more Work Statements

have been approved for bid than the research funding available, bidding on those Work Statements that are less

responsive to the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan may be delayed.

Below is a list of common reasons for returning a Work Statement.

• Need for Coordination

• Cost Problems

• Weak Justification

• Scope Lacks Clarity

• Unable to Bid

• Missing Information

• Does not Conform to ASHRAE Policy

The need for coordination among pertinent TCs, TGs, TRGs, SSPCs, and standing committees. Authors must realize

that many projects have a rather broad technical base. For instance, a project by a TC concerned with equipment

design may cover the development of computer algorithms for operating energy calculations. The project could

benefit from coordination with a TC that is expert on energy calculations and may have already developed

standardized algorithm formats on other projects. If a TC proposes work in a technical area that falls partly or totally

under the scope of another TC, both TCs should review the work statement before it is submitted to RAC. This

would help assure RAC that the work had not already been done, the plan is technically correct, and there is a need

for research. It would also be an advantage to have a technical expert from the other TC on the project monitoring

subcommittee.

The cost caused return of work statements. ASHRAE expects to get a good value from the approved projects. The

sponsoring committee should conduct a critical review of the estimated cost before the work statement is submitted.

Sometimes the scope is too broad and can be reduced to those items that are of immediate need to the TC.

Also, unnecessary travel or equipment expenses should be omitted. ASHRAE expects contractors to provide test

facilities and equipment in most cases. If the level can't be reduced, it would be advantageous to either suggest

additional sources of funding or to segment the project into two or more individually funded phases. RAC Research

Liaisons can be a good source of advice on this subject.

Weak justification and value to ASHRAE, industry and society. It is extremely important to state your case for the

proposed work clearly and completely. RAC members who review work statements normally are not as

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knowledgeable in the proposed area of technology as are the authors. RAC members depend on information

provided in the background and justification sections of the work statement to understand the need for the research

and the benefits to ASHRAE, the public or the industry.

If RAC is not convinced by the work statement that there is a need commensurate with the proposed level of effort

and cost, the committee may reject a work statement outright or return it for clarification. Typically, the authors of a

returned work statement and TC discuss new arguments justifying their revised work statement to carefully resolve

issues raised by RAC. RAC requests that these new arguments be added to the revised justification so there is a

good written record to benefit all parties who will be using the work statement in the future.

The scopes lack clarity. Many times the tasks do not satisfy the stated objectives of the research, nor are they related

to the objectives. The scope is the heart of the work statement and contains key information the contractor needs to

prepare a bid. It should describe in some detail the parameters of the research, including items such as:

• The subject matter to be explored;

• Materials, equipment literature or other variables to be researched;

• An outline of the research method(s) to be used;

• A discussion of any standards to be followed in conducting the research;

• Consideration of how the data obtained might be reduced, analyzed and presented;

• A description of the form in which the results will be reported; and,

• A description of each task and each distinct phase of the project.

The work statements were not biddable. Authors should put themselves in the bidder's position and ask, "Can I bid

this project? Is there enough information? Are the tasks clear and logical or are they ambiguous?" If one task

depends on the results of another, it would be very difficult for the contractor to estimate the second task. It might be

better, under the circumstances, to write the work statement to do the earlier task as the first phase. Then, after the

results are known, write a follow-on work statement for a second phase.

The work statements were not complete. To help solve this problem, RAC implemented a Work Statement Cover

Sheet that must be completed and submitted with the work statement. It has a checklist for outline items and

provides a good place for recording other required information such as the TC vote record, the work statement

authors and the proposed project monitoring committee members.

The work statements didn't conform to ASHRAE policy. For instance, work statements to develop computer

algorithms must comply with ASHRAE's policy on algorithms.

In other instances, work statements have had the objective of developing computer software. If the authors had

recognized in the beginning that it is ASHRAE policy not to develop and market software, the work statement could

have been written to develop only the basic computational techniques, which would have satisfied the research need.

Another example is the work statement that proposes to develop a product, such as a sensor. Understanding that it is

against ASHRAE policy to do research for product development, the authors could have directed the proposal

toward developing the basic principles of an expanded sensing capability.

The work statement proposes to evaluate products or proprietary technologies. Again, this is against ASHRAE's

policy on commercialism, and should be avoided. Research Liaisons should be able to help with policy questions

before work statements are approved by the TC.

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4.6 Example WS Review Ballot used by RAC

RAC members use the form below to record their review comments and initial disposition decision on the WS prior

to the RAC meeting to discuss the WS. The completed form is submitted to ASHRAE staff, which in turn

incorporates this information into the WS Review Summary form

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4.6 Example WS Review Ballot used by Individual RAC Members Prior to Meeting

Project ID 0007

Project Title Design on a Dime

Sponsoring TC TC 12.5 – The Example Commission

Cost $250,000/24M

Submission History 1st Submission as WS, RTAR Accepted 10.06


Winter 2010 Meeting Review Reviewer’s Name: AB

Check List Criteria Satisfied?

Additional Comments & Suggestions

Adequate Intermediate Deliverables? The project should include the review of intermediate results by

the PMS at logical milestone points during the project. Before project work continues, the PMS must

approve the intermediate results. N

Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed

and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next task.

Time and Cost Estimate Reasonable? The time duration and total cost of the project should be

reasonable so that the project can be as it is described in the WS. Y

Detailed Bidders List Provided? The contact information in the bidder list should be complete so that

each potential bidder can be contacted without difficulty. Y

Proposed Project Doable? Can the project as described in the WS be accomplished? If difficulties exist

in the project's WS that prevent a successful conclusion of the project, then the project is not doable. In

this situation, major revision of the WS is needed to resolve the issues that cause the difficulty.

Y

Proposed Project Description Correct? Are there technical errors and/or technical omissions that the

WS has that prevents it from correctly describing the project? If there are, than the WS needs major

revision.

Y

Task Breakdown Reasonable? Is the project divided into tasks that make technical and practical sense?

Are the results of each task such that the results of the former naturally flow into the latter? If not, then

major revisions are needed to the WS that would include: adding tasks, removing tasks, and re-structuring

tasks among others.

Y

Proposed Project Biddable? Examining the WS as a whole, is the project described in the WS of

sufficient clarity and detail such a potential bidder can actually understand and develop a proposal for the

project? This criterion combines the previous three criteria into an overall question concerning the

usefulness of the WS. If the WS is considered to not be biddable, then either major revisions are in order

or the WS should be rejected.

Y

Decision Options Decision? Additional Comments or Approval Conditions

ACCEPT

COND. ACCEPT X Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed


RETURN

REJECT ACCEPT - Work statement(WS) ready to bid as-is

CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve WS for bid without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) to his/her satisfaction RETURN - WS requires major revision before it can bid

REJECT- Topic is no longer considered acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program due to duplication of work by another project or because the work statement has a fatal flaw(s) that makes it unbiddable.

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4.7 Example WS Review Summary form from RAC

When RAC meets, they use the WS Review Summary form below to help guide their discussion of the WS. In

many cases, a RAC member’s initial disposition decision on a particular WS may change after reading other

member’s comments on the summary form and after participating to the meeting discussion of the WS.

A final version of the review summary form, which reflects the discussion and final decision that was made by RAC

on the WS during the meeting, is developed and used as the basis for the return letter to the TC/TG/SSPC or EHC.

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4.7 Example WS Review Summary Form

Project ID 0007

Project Title Design on a Dime

Sponsoring TC TC 12.5 – The Example Commission

Cost $250,000/24M

Submission History 1st Submission as WS, RTAR Accepted 10.06


Winter 2010 Meeting Review WORK STATEMENT SUMMARY SCORE & COMMENTS

Check List Criteria Voted NO Additional Comments & Suggestions

Adequate Intermediate Deliverables? The project should include the review of intermediate results by

the PMS at logical milestone points during the project. Before project work continues, the PMS must

approve the intermediate results. AB

AB - Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be

reviewed and approved by the PMS before proceeding to the next

task.

Time and Cost Estimate Reasonable? The time duration and total cost of the project should be

reasonable so that the project can be as it is described in the WS.

Detailed Bidders List Provided? The contact information in the bidder list should be complete so that

each potential bidder can be contacted without difficulty.

Proposed Project Doable? Can the project as described in the WS be accomplished? If difficulties exist

in the project's WS that prevent a successful conclusion of the project, then the project is not doable. In

this situation, major revision of the WS is needed to resolve the issues that cause the difficulty.

Proposed Project Description Correct? Are there technical errors and/or technical omissions that the

WS has that prevents it from correctly describing the project? If there are, than the WS needs major

revision.

Task Breakdown Reasonable? Is the project divided into tasks that make technical and practical sense?

Are the results of each task such that the results of the former naturally flow into the latter? If not, then

major revisions are needed to the WS that would include: adding tasks, removing tasks, and re-structuring

tasks among others.

Proposed Project Biddable? Examining the WS as a whole, is the project described in the WS of

sufficient clarity and detail such a potential bidder can actually understand and develop a proposal for the

project? This criterion combines the previous three criteria into an overall question concerning the

usefulness of the WS. If the WS is considered to not be biddable, then either major revisions are in order

or the WS should be rejected.


Decision?


ACCEPT DD, GB,

RS, KL

COND. ACCEPT AB Specify results and deliverables from each task that will be reviewed


RETURN

REJECT ACCEPT - Work statement(WS) ready to bid as-is

CONDITIONAL ACCEPT Vote - Minor Revision Required - RL can approve WS for bid without going back to RAC once TC satisfies RAC's approval condition(s) to his/her satisfaction

RETURN - WS requires major revision before it can bid

REJECT- Topic is no longer considered acceptable for the ASHRAE Research Program due to duplication of work by another project or because the work statement has a fatal flaw(s) that makes it unbiddable

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5. PROJECTS APPROVED FOR BIDDING

Following approval by RAC, the Work Statement, now designated a Tentative Research Project (TRP), is edited by

the Manager of Research and Technical Services, incorporated into a request-for-proposal (RFP) and made available

to potential contractors. A sample of the other material, which normally is distributed with the TRP, is shown on the

following pages.

The Manager of Research and Technical Services maintains a listserv of research project potential contractors who

have expressed interest and expertise in various fields of research interest to ASHRAE

(http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/39) These contractors are informed by an e-mail as to the availability of

new RFPs posted for bid by ASHRAE. The TC/TG is encouraged to designate other qualified contractors who may

wish to receive the RFP.

When the schedule permits, a notice is placed in the ASHRAE JOURNAL/INSIGHTS, and a release made to the

trade press, to advertise the RFP to a larger audience who may not be on the list of potential contractors.

The RFPs are also listed on the “Research” Page of the ASHRAE website

(http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/39 ) and may be downloaded by interested bidders.

At the time the RFP is sent to potential contractors, a copy is sent to the Chairman of the sponsoring TC/TG. He/she

is asked to confirm that the Technical Contact for bidder’s technical questions and the Proposal Evaluation

Subcommittee (PES) membership has not changed and that they will evaluate the proposals received in response to

the RFP.

The Technical Contact is usually a member of the TC and he or she is available and qualified to answer technical

questions regarding the RFP from potential bidders during the bid period (60 days typically). The ideal candidate

for this position is a WS author who also serves on the PES. In addition to answering technical questions, the

Technical Contact must also record all questions and responses so that this information can be relayed to all

registered bidders one week prior to the due date for bids. The MORTS will obtain this information from the

Technical Contact approximately one week prior to the bid due date and distribute it to all potential bidders that

have registered their interest in the project.

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(Sample RFP Notice)

INVITATION TO SUBMIT A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON AN ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT-

May 15, 2004

Attached is a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) for a project dealing with a subject in which you, or your institution have

expressed interest. Should you not decide to submit a proposal, please circulate it to any colleague who might have

interests in the subject.

Title: INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON SMALL PROPELLER FANS, AIR, AND SOUND, 1223-

TRP

Sponsoring Technical Committee: TC 5.1, Fans

Budget Range: $70,000 may be more or less as determined by value of proposal and competing proposals.

Scheduled Project Start Date: September 1, 2004 or later.

All proposals (hardcopy or electronic format) must be received at ASHRAE Headquarters May 15, 2004

Electronic copies must be sent to [email protected].

If you have questions concerning the Project, we suggest you contact one of the individuals listed below:

For Technical Matters

Ling-Zhong Zeng

Revcor Inc.

251 Edwards Avenue

Carpentersville, IL 60110

Phone: 847-428-4411

Fax: 847-428-3414

E-Mail: [email protected]

For Administrative or Procedural Matters:

Manager of Research & Technical Services (MORTS)

Michael R. Vaughn

ASHRAE, Inc.

1791 Tullie Circle, NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: 404-636-8400

Fax: 404-321-5478

E-Mail: [email protected]

Potential bidders intending to submit a proposal should so notify, by mail, fax or e-mail, the Manager of Research

and Technical Services, (MORTS) by April 18, 2004 in order that any late or additional information on the RFP may

be furnished to them prior to the bid due date.

All questions and answers fielded by the technical and administrative contacts listed above for this project will be

distributed to all registered potential bidders one week prior to the bid due date.

Proposals may now be submitted in either electronic or hardcopy format. Electronic submissions require a PDF file

containing the complete proposal preceded by signed copies of the two forms listed below in the order listed below.

Electronic copies must be sent to [email protected]. Hardcopy submissions require 1-signed original and 15-

signed copies organized in the same order. In all cases, the proposal must be in the hands of the ASHRAE

MORTS by 5 p.m. EST May 15, 2004

The following forms must accompany the proposal:

(1) ASHRAE Application for Grant of Funds (signed)

(2) Additional Information for Contractors (signed)

ASHRAE reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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PROPOSAL FORMATTING GUIDELINES

a. Enclosed with the Request for Proposal (RFP) are copies of two forms, Application for Grant of Funds

and Additional Information for Potential Contractors. These forms must be completed and signed

copies of each must be included with your proposal submission. Proposals may be submitted in either

hardcopy or electronic format. Electronic submissions are sent to [email protected]. Hardcopy

submissions must include 15 bound copies of the proposal and the required forms. This number of

copies is requested so that the Proposal may be sent to members of the various committees responsible

for its review and evaluation.

b. The Proposal should include data in sufficient detail for proper evaluation, covering your approach to

the subject, an estimate of the time and cost involved, a work completion schedule and the

qualifications of the person, or persons, who would accept responsibility for the Project. All units

should be reported in the inch-pound system, with SI units shown parenthetically, in accordance with

the ASHRAE Metric Guide.

c. All proposals shall contain the following statement at the bottom of the title page:

"Members of the research team did not participate in the preparation of the ASHRAE’s Request for

Proposal on which this proposal is based."

d. In order to facilitate the receipt, processing, distribution and evaluation of proposals in hardcopy

format, the following are strongly suggested:

Staple proposals. No notebooks, plastic bindings/spines or covers, no advertising inserts or

attachments.

Print on both sides of paper. Limit biographies/résumés/CVs to 3 or 4 pages. List only

publications applicable to the subject of the research.

No faxed proposals or quantities less than the requested 15 copies.

Staple "Application for Grant of Funds" form followed by “Additional Information for Potential

Contractors” form to front of the proposal, with the project number (--- TRP) appearing on the

upper right-hand corner.

Don't ship with plastic "peanuts" packing or in envelopes with ground newsprint padding. Wadded

paper or bubblewrap is preferred.

e. In order to facilitate the receipt, processing, distribution and evaluation of proposals in electronic

format, the following are strongly suggested:

Submit the proposal as a single .pdf file, preferably, with the “Application for Grant of Funds"

form first followed by “Additional Information for Potential Contractors” form and then the

proposal.

All electronic submissions must be sent to [email protected].

Faxed copies of the two signed forms are acceptable if proper advance notification is given to the

MORTS that the forms will arrive separate from the proposal and the forms and proposal will both

arrive before the bid due date.

f. ASHRAE will acknowledge the receipt of all proposals received via e-mail. Please include the e-mail

address to be used for this acknowledgement in your transmittal letter or transmittal message.

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ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS (SAMPLE Form)

(to be completed by Applicant)

1.0 Title:

2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.):

3.0 Name of Contracting Institution:

Mailing Address of P.I.:

E-mail address of P.I.:

Phone No. of P.I.:

Fax No. of P.I.:

Other Key Personnel:

4.0 Any subcontractors:

5.0 Objective & Scope:*

6.0 Project Start Date: Total Project Length:

7.0 Total Cost: US$ ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$

8.0 Details of Financial Support:

a) Professional Salaries $ Person Months

b) Research Assistants

c) Fringe Benefits ( %)

d) Equipment

e) Supplies & Materials

f) Computer Costs

g) Travel & Communications

h)

i) Total Direct Costs

j) Indirect Costs ( % )

k) TOTAL $

9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:*

10.0 Signature of Project Manager or P.I.:

Title: Date:

Signature of Executive Officer of Institution:

Title: Date:

Key personnel were ( ) were not ( ) involved in writing the ASHRAE’s Request for Proposal

Document for this project. * All sections must be completed. Use of terms such as “See Attached Proposal” may

result in rejection of proposal.

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(SAMPLE Form)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS

In preparing a response to this request-for-proposal, contractors should be aware of, and be agreeable to, the

following ASHRAE policies, procedures, traditions and contractual requirements. Costs for meeting these

should be considered when preparing research proposal budgets.

By submitting a proposal, the Principal Investigator is acknowledging he/she understands and agrees to comply

with the policies listed below. The inability or unwillingness to comply should be pointed out in the transmittal

letter accompanying any proposal or should result in no proposal being submitted.

1. It is the practice of ASHRAE to use fixed price contracts for research projects. Other contract forms, such

as cost plus fixed fee, will be considered only in exceptional cases, and such proposals are discouraged.

Unlike some other government or foundation research sponsors, ASHRAE does not approve cost

extensions nor accept scope reductions except in the most unusual of cases. Such cases reflect unfavorably

on the contractor with regard to future work.

2. All fiscal values should be stated in U.S. dollars.

3. Twenty five percent of the contracted sum will be withheld pending completion of the work. Fifteen

percent will be paid upon submission of the final report and the remaining ten percent upon completion and

acceptance of all contract requirements. The initial seventy-five percent of the total sum is paid in equal

quarterly progress payments during the period of performance. Except for the first payment, which is made

within thirty days of contract initiation, all progress payments are made contingent upon receipt of a

quarterly progress report.

4. The winning bidder is required to meet with the PMS via a site-visit or a conference call at the start of the

project to review the project's scope. The results of this meeting shall be summarized by the contractor in

the first progress report.

5. During the period of the contract and following submission of the Final Report, the Principal Investigator is

expected to personally address the sponsoring Technical Committee or Task Group and report on the

progress of the project at each Annual and Winter ASHRAE meeting.

6. Papers specified as deliverables should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or

Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results of long-term

archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value,

ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.

All Deliverables under this Agreement and voluntary research or technical articles shall be prepared using

dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in

accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.

7. ASHRAE, in return for their financial support, expects that the sponsored research will be reported first at

an ASHRAE meeting and in an ASHRAE publication. This may be ASHRAE Transactions or HVAC&R

Research paper,. The Principal Investigator should be willing to wait for this to take place before

publishing or presenting the work elsewhere. The submission of papers for publication by ASHRAE shall

be made to the Manager of Research and Technical Services.

8. Any patentable inventions or copywritten computer programs developed as a result of this research shall be

made available to ASHRAE in recognition of their financial support of the work.

9. Proposers are encouraged to utilize undergraduate or graduate engineering students where appropriate in

conducting this research in order to assist them professionally and financially in their education and in

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increasing their interest in the HVAC&R industry.

10. ASHRAE's proposal evaluation committee will make the primary recommendation regarding the selection

of a contractor. While bidders may be given some information on their and competitors' scores, ASHRAE

is not obligated to do so and will not become involved in negotiating, explaining or defending the decisions

made.

11. One section of the final report will be entitled "Utilization" and will state:

a. ASHRAE Handbook volume(s) and chapter(s) to which the research is related.

b. Aspects of the research confirming present knowledge or extending present

knowledge.

c. Suggestions for change in the Handbook attributed to the research conducted.

d. Suggestions for further research identified through that completed.

12. If invited, the Principle Investigator shall speak at an ASHRAE chapter or regional meeting on the subject

of his/her research or research in general. The chapter or region extending the invitation shall reimburse

out-of-pocket expenses incurred.

13. The signed original of this document should be enclosed with the proposal's letter of transmittal. Multiple

copies are not desired.

The above conditions are acceptable:

__________________________________________

Principal Investigator (date)

Institution Authority (date)

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6. SOLICITED PROPOSALS

6.1 Evaluation of Solicited Proposals

Following the deadline for receipt of proposals, the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)

records certain salient information about each response and forwards copies of all proposals received to

members of the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES), the TC Chair (or Chair of TG, SSPC, or other

research sponsoring committee), and the appropriate Research Liaison.

Evaluation Criteria

The PES uses evaluation criteria and weighting factors as specified in the Work Statement (WS) and applies

them to compare the proposals received. Typically, the Evaluation Criteria include “Performance of Contractor

on Prior ASHRAE or Other Projects.” The MORTS provides the PES with information on performance,

including unsatisfactory performance, on previous ASHRAE research projects. A bidder who did not have a

prior ASHRAE research project should not be penalized in the evaluation process, i.e, his/her proposal should

receive the maximum score for this evaluation criterion.

After discussion and evaluation, each PES member completes the Proposal Evaluation Form (PEF) based on

his/her personal preference. Together the PES completes the Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluations of

Proposals. The summary of the scores from all PES members must be reported on the Summary Sheet for

Reporting Evaluations of Proposals. The criteria for proposal selection are:

1. By default, select the proposal with the lowest cost that was responsive (i.e., an average score of 70

points or higher),

or

2. Select the proposal that the PES feels is the best value when ALL the criteria below are also satisfied:

a. The proposal has the lowest cost to ASHRAE per point (using average score) among all

responsive proposals

b. The average proposal score is 5 points higher than the score for the lowest-cost responsive

proposal

c. The proposal was scored higher than the lowest-cost responsive proposal

by at least 2/3 of PES members

d. The PES members feel selection of the higher cost proposal is justified and provide a written

explanation of their reasons.

Approval Process

The PES presents its recommendation and justification for the selection to the sponsoring committee for the

project (TC, SSPC or standing committee). The vote of the sponsoring committee is recorded on the Summary

Sheet in the form of “For - Against - Abstain - Not Voting - Total.” The reasons for negative votes and

abstentions on these types of motions shall be recorded on the same form or accompany sheet and transmitted as

additional information to RAC. The number of affirmative votes required for approval is at least 2/3 of the

voting and international members present and expressing a preference. An abstention is not a vote or

expression of preference. A 2/3 vote is required to authorize expenditure of funds (such as recommendation of

a contractor or final report approval) (ROB 2.104.006).

The sponsoring committee’s chair or another committee member designated by the chair is responsible for

submitting hardcopies of: 1) Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluations of Proposals, 2) copies of all PEFs or

other review sheets used by individual PES members, and 3) any other documentation that the committee

believes might help to support the committee’s recommendation to the MORTS Mailbox by Tuesday night of

the ASHRAE Meeting.

A member of Research Administration Committee (RAC) (usually the Research Liaison for the TC) will

independently evaluate each proposal using the same weighting factors used by the PES. The Research

Liaison’s evaluation scores will be used by RAC in their deliberations prior to approval of the TC’s contractor

recommendation. The Research Liaison is the TC’s champion at the RAC meeting, and therefore, the liaison

must be fully confident and supportive of their position. Consequently, only the TC can provide the needed

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supporting information to the liaison. If the TC does not provide sufficient information to properly answer the

questioning likely to result at the RAC meeting, the project may be delayed or the TC’s recommendation not be

approved. This may introduce at least a six month delay in proceeding with the project.

The proposals submitted to ASHRAE are the official documents to be evaluated. All actions taken by the PES

and the TC are to be based on these proposals as written. The recommended contractor’s proposal (and not the

Work Statement prepared by the TC) will be used as the statement of work in the agreement between the

contractor and ASHRAE. Written clarification questions of the contractor’s proposal and the contractor’s

responses to these questions, however, can also be referenced in the contract’s statement of work, if required.

There shall be no direct communication between the PES or TC and the proposers until after the contract is

awarded. If the PES or TC requests further information or clarification, the PES or TC shall notify the MORTS.

The MORTS will then contact all proposers to obtain the requested information.

Under exceptional conditions, e.g., when a single bid is received or funding is limited, the Research

Administration Committee may authorize the MORTS to negotiate the price or technical content of a contract with

the proposed contractor. The PES should contact the MORTS and research liaison to discuss the feasibility of

this approach for a particular project before formally submitting their recommendation to RAC. In all cases, care

must be exercised to see that no unfair advantage is given to one bidder over another.

If approved by RAC for funding, a Research Project Analysis Sheet is prepared by the MORTS to accompany

the Application for Grant of Funds of the recommended contractor when it is forwarded to Technology Council

and the Board of Directors. The Project Analysis Sheet contains information to assist these bodies in evaluating

the recommendation.

RAC has the authority to approve for funding projects less than $100,000. Technology Council has authority to

approve funding for projects costing from $100,000 to $200,000. For projects costing over $200,000,

Technology Council forwards its recommendation to the Board of Directors for their final approval.

Disapproval of any recommendation by either RAC, Technology Council or the Board of Directors results in

the proposal’s being returned to the next lower body for reconsideration.

Special Considerations:

(i) Only one proposal received

If only one proposal is received when a Work Statement is put out for bid, then MORTS shall contact the other

listed potential bidders to determine why they did not bid. Based on the responses received or other

considerations, MORTS may decide, without evaluation of the proposal itself, not to accept the single bid

received.

If the MORTS does forward a single proposal to the PES for evaluation, then both the PES and RAC must give

the proposal a score of 80 or higher, and the proposed budget must be equal or less than 110% of the cost

estimate in the WS in order to be accepted.

If the two criteria above are met, but the other bidders stated that they did not bid because they felt only one

institution had the qualifications or facilities to do the research, then the MORTS shall negotiate with the bidder

to ensure the project will be conducted at the lowest possible cost to ASHRAE.

(ii) Work Statement author bids on the project

Proposals submitted by teams that include a Work Statement (WS) author may be acceptable if the proposal

was not selected because of unique information available to the WS authors but not to all prospective bidders.

6.2 Instructions for Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee

Purpose:

The purpose of the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) is to provide recommendations and guidance to the

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TC (or TG, SSPC or other research sponsoring committee) members relative to their evaluation of proposals

received, both solicited and unsolicited.

Scope:

Inclusions - The scope of these instructions applies to ASHRAE Research and Technical Projects.

Exclusions - The scope of these instructions does not include provisions for ASHRAE Special Projects as covered

in either the Policy or Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects or Manual of Procedures for Technology Council

Special Projects Subcommittee.

Members:

At least three (3) members, but not more than five (5) including a PES Chair, shall be appointed by the Chair of the

sponsoring TC to form the Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES). Whenever possible, the Work Statement

authors should be members of the PES. An organization co-funding a project has the right to one seat on the PES

(and PMS). Any Work Statement authors who may bid on the project cannot be members of the PES (or the

Project Monitoring Subcommittee – PMS). The TC Chair shall consult with the TC regarding PES and PMS

appointments. All appointments to the PES (and PMS) are subject to the approval of the Research Liaison.

Any TC members, corresponding members, or guests at a TC meeting who may bid on the project shall not

participate in discussions about membership of the PES (or membership of the Project Monitoring subcommittee –

PMS). All such prospective bidders shall leave the meeting during the discussion of PES (or PMS) membership. If

the TC Chair is considering bidding on the project, the Vice Chair shall conduct the meeting during discussions of

PES membership and shall appoint the PES members. If the Vice Chair is also considering bidding on the WS,

then those TC members without a conflict of interest (i.e., those who will definitely not bid on the project) shall

select an individual on the TC to solicit the TC’s input on PES and PMS members and to appoint members of the

PES and PMS with concurrence of the TC members who will not bid. Appointments to the PES are subject to the

approval of the Research Liaison.

The PES shall be tentatively appointed prior to initial submittal of proposed Work Statements to the Manager of

Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and shall be finalized when members have determined if they are

bidders or otherwise have conflicts of interest.

If a project has co-funding from non-ASHRAE organization (such as ARTI, CIBSE, USGBC, etc) then the

Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) will appoint a representative from that organization to be

a member of the PES and PMS.

The MORTS and the Research Liaison shall be ex officio, non-voting members of the PES and shall receive copies

of all PES correspondence and prior notification of all meetings.

Evaluation and Selection of Contractor:

The PES will be responsible for evaluating proposals and for recommending to the TC the contractor to perform

the research. The evaluation factors should be weighted and scores assigned to support reasons for the

recommendation. The TC shall vote on the selection of the contractor prior to the recommendation’s being

forwarded to the Research Administration Committee (RAC).

Confidentiality of information contained in proposals and the evaluation of such proposals shall be maintained

through appropriate measures, including the following:

a) Prior to final selection of the contractor, the flow of information should be restricted to the PES, sponsoring

TC, RAC, and ASHRAE staff. In particular, other respondents to the RFP and employees of the respondents

shall be excluded.

b) All discussions and evaluations of sensitive information such as costs and qualifications of respondents to an

RFP shall be conducted only in executive session of the sponsoring committee, which shall consist only of

committee voting, corresponding members, PES members, Research Liaison, and ASHRAE staff, but exclude

members of respondent organizations. Recorded votes of the PES, sponsoring committee, or RAC shall be

cast in executive session.

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c) Minutes of meetings should report only the action taken without identifying the contractor. Other details of the

executive session may be appended to minutes, but these should be distributed only to those persons who

participated in the executive session or who have a direct Society role in the awarding of a contract for the

project.

d) Identification of the recommended contractor must be kept confidential until approved by RAC, Technology

Council and the Board of Directors.

The goal is to select the proposal that will provide high-quality, technically-sound research at the lowest cost to

ASHRAE. The process assumes that proposals that score 70 points or higher are technically sound; therefore

the lowest cost proposal meeting this criteria is usually selected. If many proposals are technically sound, but

one is clearly better on a technical basis, then that proposal may be selected on a cost-per-point basis (these

selection criteria are described in Section 5.1). In such a case, the PES must provide an explanation why the

lower-cost bids having a score of 70 or more points were not selected.

Procedures:

The PES shall follow all procedures as described herein (in Section 5.2 of the Research Manual).

The PES shall coordinate all activities with the MORTS and Research Liaison.

Only the office of the MORTS can relay questions of clarification and comments from the PES or TC to the

proposers. The MORTS may request the assistance of the PES Chair when communicating with the proposers.

The PES is responsible for assuring the two-way flow of information so that the TC can make informed decisions

relative to PES recommendations.

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PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM (SAMPLE Form)

Project # Submitted by: _______________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________________

Factor

Weight x Rating = Score

1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as ________________________

revealed in proposal.

a) Logistical problems associated

b) Technical problems associated

2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. ________________________

a) Organization of project

b) Management plan

3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. ________________________

a) Managerial support

b) Data collection


4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. ________________________

a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of

qualifications and experience in related work


experience and corporate position

c) Team members' qualifications and experience


5. Student involvement ________________________


b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage

entry into HVAC&R industry

6. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the ________________________

objectives of the Work Statement.

a) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks

and key milestones

b) All technical and logistic factors considered

c) Reasonableness of project schedule

7. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects ________________________

(No penalty for new contractors.)

8. Other ________________________

TOTAL 100

Note: Evaluation criteria and factor weights should be those specified in the Work Statement.

Factors should be selected such that maximum score totals 100 points.

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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS

(This form is completed by ASHRAE Staff)

Project Number & Title:

Sponsoring Committee (TC/TG/SSPC):

Justification of Need:

Work Statement Author(s):

Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research:

Position on TC/TG

Research Plan:

RTAR Submitted:

Year Added to Society Implementation Plan:

Coordinated with TC/TG/SSPC:

Relates to Previous ASHRAE Research Project:

Vote of TC/TG/SSPC:

Vote of RAC:

Vote of RAS:

Vote of Tech Council:

Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year Year 1

$

Year 2

$

Year 3

$

Best Value for ASHRAE:

Lowest cost responsive bid selected? TBD If no,

Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? TBD

Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? TBD

Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? TBD

Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest:

Was bid selected for unique reason not outlined in WS? (Y / N) TBD

RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest:

ESTIMATED 18M $150,000 SCORE $/POINT

Bidder 1 XX $XXX XX XXX

Bidder 2 XX $XXX XX XXX

MORTS NOTES:

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EXAMPLE SUMMARY SHEET FOR REPORTING EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

(Project # same as RTAR & WS, assigned by MORTS) TRP RECOMMENDED BIDDER

Evaluation Criteria (1)

Weight

Factor

Bidder 1 Bidder 2 Bidder 3 Bidder 4 Bidder 5 Bidder 6 Bidder 7

1. Contractor’s understanding of Work

Statement as revealed in proposal.

2. Quality of methodology proposed

for conducting research.

3. Contractor’s capability in terms of

facilities.

4. Qualifications of personnel for this

project.

5. Student involvement.

6. Probability of Contractor’s research

plan meeting the objectives of the

Work Statement.

7. Performance of Contractor on prior

ASHRAE or other projects(3)

.

8. Other.

TOTAL SCORE (3)

(0-100)

COST TO ASHRAE / SCORED

POINTS ($/pt)

TC/TG/SSPC VOTE: For: Against: Abstain: Not voting: Total:

Reason for each negative vote or abstention(4)

:

Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids (scoring 70 or more points) (3)

:

Submitted by: Date:

NOTE: (1) These Evaluation Criteria are examples. Evaluation Criteria and Weighting Factors must be those specified in the Work Statement.

(2) The minimum score for considering the award of a contract is 70 points. Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids must include specific reasons. (3) No penalty for new contractors. (4) Attach a separate sheet if necessary.

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7. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS

An unsolicited research proposal (URP) is a research proposal initiated by a proposer seeking funding from ASHRAE. In order

to be considered for funding, URPs should fall within the general research goals of the Society but not overlap significantly

with ongoing or planned research activities of individual TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring research projects).

Unique and innovative projects that cut across research activities within different TCs are especially welcomed.

Unsolicited proposals should be submitted in electronic format to the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)

at [email protected], who assigns the URP a number and logs it into the project control system. Enclosed with the

unsolicited research proposal (URP) submission should be copies of three ASHRAE forms, Application for Grant of Funds,

Procedure Statement Regarding Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) and Additional Information for Potential Contractors.

These forms must be completed and signed by an individual having the authority to commit the institution contractually.

Electronic signature is sufficient. Since the ASHRAE review process cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any material

contained in a URP and since ideas, processes and/or techniques described may already be under consideration by a TC, the

author of any URP is requested to sign the Procedure Statement Regarding Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) form

releasing ASHRAE from responsibility for proprietary or confidential material in the URP. (See Guidelines for Unsolicited

Research Proposals)

7.1 Evaluation of Unsolicited Research Proposal

The MORTS will work with the Chair of Research Activities Subcommittee (RAS) of Research Administration Committee

(RAC) to identify an appropriate liaison from RAC, who will have responsibility for guiding the URP through the evaluation

process. In most cases, the URP liaison will be the Research Liaison for the section of TCs that best aligns with the focus of

the URP. However, in some cases, the MORTS and RAS Chair may choose a URP liaison from RAC who has unique

expertise for evaluating the URP. The following process will be followed in evaluating URPs:

1) The URP liaison will perform an initial evaluation of the URP to determine whether it should be considered for funding by

ASHRAE. If the liaison determines that the URP addresses a topic already contained in the ASHRAE Research

Implementation Plan or an RTAR under development within a TC, then the liaison should recommend to RAC that the

proposal be rejected and returned to the proposer unless the interests of the Society are better served by its consideration.

In very exceptional cases, work that is a follow-on to a previously sponsored project may be considered for a URP when

the proposed research offers ASHRAE convincing benefits in budget and schedule, where the original sponsoring TC is

supportive, where the previous contractor has a competitive advantage with respect to experience and facilities.

2) If the URP liaison determines that the URP should be considered for funding, then the liaison should identify an

appropriate TC and ask the TC chair to form a Proposal Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) headed by the TC Research

Subcommittee Chair to evaluate the URP. If a PES is appointed, then the URP liaison will follow up with the TC Chair

and Research Subcommittee Chair to monitor the timeliness of their evaluation.

3) The TC’s PES should use many of the same criteria used in evaluating solicited proposals, but must also consider whether

the unsolicited work is of equal or greater importance than that already planned by the TC. The TC must consider the cost

and benefit of the URP to the TC, the Society and the public to establish the advisability of recommending funding.

4) Should the PES recommend that the project be funded, the subsequent approval steps are identical to those of a solicited

proposal. If the TC rejects the URP, it shall provide a brief explanation to the MORTS. In some cases, the PES may be

empowered by the TC to work with the author of the URP proposal to make modifications to the scope and deliverables to

better meet the TC needs. The proposed budget can also be adjusted to accommodate these changes. The TC must vote to

authorize the PES to negotiate with the proposal author and then must approve any revised URP.

5) If disapproved at any level, the MORTS returns the URP to the proposer with a brief explanation for the reason for the

rejection. A copy of this communication is sent to the TC.

Following approval and contract finalization, the sponsoring TC will establish a Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) to

oversee the progress of the project and to approve the final report.

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ASHRAE UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM

Criteria 1 through 10 should be rated from `0' to `10' with the higher numbers favoring funding

The ratings for individual criteria are to provide guidance for evaluation; they are not meant to be additive. Some criteria may not apply (e.g., student involvement, literature review, performance on previous ASHRAE research projects.)

Project # URP Principal Investigator:

URP Title:

Evaluation criteria

Is this appropriate ASHRAE research? (If not, state reasons. If so, proceed to evaluation criteria.)

1. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan (0-10): ________________________ Give names names & numbers of goals: ________________________

2. Application of Results (0-10) ________________________

3. State-of-the-Art/Literature Review (0-10) ________________________

4. Advancement of the State-of-the-Art (0-10) ________________________

5. Justification and Value to ASHRAE (0-10) ________________________

6. Objectives/Scope/Technical Approach ________________________

a) Theoretical work clearly addressed (0-10) ________________________ b) Experimental work clearly addressed (0-10) ________________________

c) Technical value of the proposed work (0-10) ________________________

d) Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones (0-10) ________________________ e) Deliverables clearly defined (including intermediate deliverables (0-10) _______________________

for project monitoring)

7. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities (0-10) ________________________

a) Managerial support b) Data collection


8. Qualifications of personnel for this project (0-10) ________________________

a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work


experience and corporate position c) Team members' qualifications and experience


9. Student involvement (0-10) ________________________


b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry into HVAC&R industry

10. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE projects or (0-10) ________________________

other research projects

11. Other considerations: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. Recommendation and Justification: 1) Approve Funding; 2) Return for Revised Submission (PES/TC to provide suggested modification to scope or

technical aspects of project.); or 3) Reject. Justifications should be provided.

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7.2 Guidelines For Unsolicited Research Proposals

One of the ways in which ASHRAE research projects are initiated is through the Unsolicited Research Proposal

(URP). These are proposals, which are developed and planned by a researcher and then presented to ASHRAE with

a request for full or partial funding. The URP should include the following information.

1. Title

2. Executive Summary

(100 word statement that could be used at the BOD level to succinctly summarize the current state-of-the-art, the

advancement this project is expected to accomplish, and its value to ASHRAE and society in general.)

3. Applicability to ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan

(List specific goals of the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan this project will support by name and number (e.g., A2,

C3) State how the proposed project will help achieve the goals. The ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan can be found

on the ASHRAE.org Web site under the Research page.)

4. Application of Results

(List handbook chapters/special publications etc. to be affected by results of this project, if known. Explain how the

results of the proposed project will be disseminated to HVAC&R industry and society in general. What are the

practical benefits expected from this research?)

5. State-of-the-Art (Background)

(Description of the amount and quality of past research, and quantify existing gaps.)

6. Advancement of the State-of-the-Art

(Quantitative estimate of the improvement expected from this research [i.e. x% energy reduction in product y or

building type z, x% increase in heat transfer coefficient between y and z, or x% reduction in design time to do y,

etc.], and explain why this information is needed by the public or by industry.)

7. Justification and Value to ASHRAE

(Identification by number, profession, or industry the ASHRAE members who will benefit. State the likelihood and

how the improvement would be adopted by industry.)

8. Objectives - A paragraph describing what this URP intends to accomplish.

(Explanation of project’s goals and how this project will accomplish its intended advancement to the state-of-the-art

[i.e. a computer simulation will be used to do x, a computer simulation will be developed for x and verified using

laboratory data from tests y and z, field test data will be obtained from x and used to do y].)

9. Scope/Technical Approach

(Provide a complete description of technical approach and task statement. Describe the parameters of the research

project, including such items as: subject matter to be explored; materials, equipment, literature or other variables to

be researched; materials, equipment, etc to be excluded from the project; outline the research methods to be used;

description of the standards to be followed; discussion of how the data is to be reduced, analyzed and presented;

description of the format for the reported results; if appropriate, describe project phases.

It is important for the scope of a research project to be broken down into tasks or phases, where a task will yield

results of interest to the TC/TG/SSPC and the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS), or where the results of a

task will significantly define how subsequent tasks will be carried out. Make sure that the project objectives are

reflected in the tasks. The URP should specify deliverables corresponding to these tasks in the “Deliverables”

section to facilitate project monitoring by the PMS.)

10. Deliverables

(Insert generic ASHRAE requirements listed below plus any project specific requirements.)

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Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables



Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its

Manager of Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April

1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period.

Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period

of performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the most applicable Technical

Committee/Task Group (TC/TG or Committee) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer

such questions regarding the research as may arise.

b. Final Report

A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society,

shall be prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services

by the end of the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement.

Unless otherwise specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project

Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS).

The Final Report shall include an Executive Summary of approximately 800 words that includes the need that

initiated the project, a brief description of the technical approach, the results and how the results will benefit the

industry and/or the public.

Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG/SSPC, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will

be furnished by the Institution as follows:


- Two bound copies


- Two copies on disk or CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.

c. HVAC&R Research of AHSRAE Transactions Technical Paper

One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services

(MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” Website-based manuscript review system in a form

and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. The papers should be

submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions.

Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are

appropriate for applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as

deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.. The paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in

“Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research pape.. The paper title

shall contain the research project number at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (xxxx-RP).

Note: A research or technical paper describing the research project must be submitted after the TC has approved

the Final Report. Research papers may also be prepared before the project’s completion, if it is desired to

disseminate interim results of the project. Contractor shall submit any interim papers to MORTS and the PMS for

review and approval before the papers are submitted to ASHRAE Manuscript Central for review.

d. Data The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts, graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy

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available to the Society upon the Society’s request.

e. Project Synopsis

In addition to the approximately 800 word summary in the final report, Contractor will prepare a written

synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience. The synopsis

shall document 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings

benefit ASHRAE membership and/or society in general. The synopsis shall be submitted to the MORTS by the

end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights and on the Research Page of the ASHRAE

Website ( for keyword searches but Internet users) .

The Society may also request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s

ASHRAE Journal. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. Technical articles shall be

prepared using dual units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be

in accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.

(The above deliverables are necessary, but not sufficient, to monitor a research project. The PMS and the sponsoring

TC have the responsibility to review the contractor’s on-going activities and intermediate results, to ensure that the

methods used and results obtained will be valid and well-enough substantiated to be labeled as “ASHRAE-approved

findings.” Proper oversight cannot wait until the final report, when most of the budget has already been expended.

Therefore, each major task or phase of the research method outlined in the Scope should also be linked to a

deliverable report, memorandum, or summary. These in-progress deliverables should not add to the cost of the

project, as they will most likely become chapters of the final report. However, they should help the TC avoid

unpleasant surprises due to the research not being conducted according to the TC’s expectations. Examples of

deliverables that could be required during the project include:

If one task is a literature review, then the deliverable could be an annotated list of references and

conclusions/summary of the current state of the art.

If the contractor must propose specific sites (e.g., buildings), experiment topologies (e.g., duct

configurations), materials (e.g., refrigerants, appliances, insulation or building materials), experiment

protocols, and/or instrumentation, then short memos describing those proposed methods, materials, etc.

should be deliverables to be reviewed and approved by the PMS before moving on to the next research

task.

If analysis of preliminary data or results will decide how to proceed (e.g., CFD models of 12 duct

configurations will be used to select 2 duct configurations to be built and subjected to wind tunnel tests),

then the contractor should write up the results of the initial analysis, recommend the areas for further more

detailed investigation, and justify those recommendations.

If data from the research are expected to modify or update a Handbook table, then the procedure for

developing the updated table from the data should be specified and provided to the PMS as a deliverable.

(The final report may also require the contractor to prepare a proposed updated table based on the observed

data.)

In short, the technical approach for a research project should be broken down into tasks or phases, and where a task

will yield results of interest to the TC and the PMS, or where the results of a task will significantly define how

subsequent tasks will be carried out. The URP should specify such intermediate deliverables for the PMS to review.

This approach will make it easier for the PMS and MORTS to gauge progress and technical merit of on-going

ASHRAE research projects, and will provide a framework for the cognizant TCs to provide technical oversight and

assistance to identify and correct problems as they occur.)

11. Schedule

Description of project milestones and duration.

12. Costs

Detail breakdown of expenses into categories and itemized list of equipment, travel, subcontracts, and other direct

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expenses; Timing of expenditures; Description of cost sharing of proposing organization or others.

13. Personnel

Education, experience and expertise of researchers that qualifies them to perform the work.

14. References

List references cited in the proposal.

A copy of the URP, containing a completed "Application for Grant of Funds" form, should be submitted to the

Manager of Research & Technical Services (MORTS), who will then distribute it to the appropriate research liaison

for review and evaluation.

The Research Administration Committee (RAC) normally meets in late June and late January of each year, so URP's

should be submitted by mid-May or by mid-December to be considered for the next meeting. The results of the

reviewing committees' actions will be made known to the proposer by mid-February or mid-July.

Proposals should be submitted to:

MANAGER OF RESEARCH & TECHNICAL SERVICES

ASHRAE


Atlanta, GA 30329

[email protected]

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UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSAL (URP)

DISCLOSURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1. ASHRAE recognizes the need to encourage innovative research proposals which address the needs of ASHRAE

members and society in general. In order to be considered for funding, URPs should fall within the general

research goals of the Society but not overlap significantly with ongoing or planned research activities of

individual TC (or TG, SSPCs or other committee sponsoring research projects). Unique and innovative projects

that cut across research activities within different TCs are especially welcomed.

2. URPs will be accepted only with the understanding that they are non-confidential, although every attempt will

be made to respect the proprietary nature of the proposal. This non-confidentiality will permit, if need be, a

modification of the URP into a Work Statement which better meets the needs of the Society and which may be

distributed as part of a Request for Proposal to numerous researchers for competitive bidding.

3. If a URP is received which addresses a topic already contained in the ASHRAE Research Implementation Plan

or under development within a TC, the URP will be returned to the proposer with an explanation as to its status

in the Research Implementation Plan or applicable TC research plan unless the interests of the Society are better

served by its consideration.

4. If the URP is considered for funding, then the Research Activities Committee (RAC) will be responsible for

managing the evaluation process.

5. Unsolicited proposals will only be accepted by the Society upon receipt of a signed acknowledgment of this

Procedure.

I have read and understand the above policy on disclosure of Unsolicited Research Proposals (URPs) submitted to

ASHRAE

Signed: Date:

Principal Investigator

Printed Name and Title: __________________________________________________________________

Signed: Date:

Authorized Representative of Proposing Institution

Printed Name and Title: ___________________________________________________________________

Institution (if applicable):__________________________________________________________________

Title of Proposal: ________________________________________________________________________

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7.3 ASHRAE Cooperative Research Program for Developing Countries

In an effort to meet its goal of being a truly international Society, ASHRAE conducts a program to involve more

researchers around the globe in its research program. This is done by allocating up to $150,000 each year to fund

research projects based in developing countries.

The list of developing countries considered for this program is maintained by the Manager of Research & Technical

Services (MORTS) based on the classification formulated by the World Bank’s Data Group. The MORTS list

includes: (1) low-income countries and lower-middle-income countries, and (2) upper-middle-income countries that

established their first ASHRAE Chapter within the last 10 years.

Unsolicited research proposals originating in developing countries shall be designated as International Research

Proposals (IRPs). The process of approving an IRP is very similar to approval process for URPs.

The program is conducted as follows:

1) The prospective researcher from a developing country prepares an unsolicited proposal (URP) per instructions

posted on the ASHRAE website, and submits the URP to the MORTS. If the proposed research involves a

researcher (s) from a developed country, those costs shall not exceed 25 % of the total project’s budget.

2) The MORTS designates the URP an IRP and works with the chair of Research Activities Subcommittee (RAS)

of Research Administration Committee (RAC) to identify an appropriate liaison from RAC, who will have

responsibility for guiding the IRP through the evaluation process. In most cases, the IRP liaison will be the

research liaison for the TC section that best aligns with the focus of the IRP. However, in some cases, the

MORTS and RAS Chair may choose an IRP liaison from RAC who has unique expertise for evaluating the IRP.

3) The IRP liaison will perform an initial evaluation of the IRP to determine whether it should be considered for

funding by ASHRAE. If the liaison determines that the IRP (1) falls outside the scope of ASHRAE research or

(2) is duplicative of projects already on the research plan intended for open solicitation, then the liaison should

recommend to RAC that the proposal be rejected and returned to the sender.

4) If the IRP liaison determines that the IRP should be considered for funding, then the liaison should identify an

appropriate TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring research projects) to evaluate and “sponsor” the

project and contact the TC Chair and Research Subcommittee Chair to ask them to form a Proposal Evaluation

Subcommittee (PES) to evaluate the IRP. The PES should include at least one member outside of North

America.

5) If the PES recommends sponsorship of the project, it follows the same approval process as any other URP. If

the PES rejects the IRP, the review process stops, and the MORTS informs the prospective researcher that the

IRP has been rejected by ASHRAE.

6) Following approval and contract finalization, the sponsoring TC will establish a Project Monitoring

Subcommittee (PMS) to oversee the progress of the project and to approve the final report. The PMS should

include at least one member outside of North America.

7) The Principal Investigator (PI) of an IRP is not required to regularly attend ASHRAE Society meetings. A plan

should be included with the IRP clearly describing how the PI will communicate with the sponsoring TC. The

PI should make maximum use of electronic modes of communication.

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8. RESEARCH AGREEMENT

Once a project, from whatever source, has been approved for funding, the Principal Investigator is notified and sent

a sample of the standard ASHRAE Research Agreement. (See attached copy.) This gives the institution the

opportunity to object to any provisions. In the few instances where objections have been raised, they have usually

been easily negotiated.

After 2 to 3 weeks, if no objections are received or when objections have been resolved, a final copy of the research

agreement is prepared for the specific project listing the cost, payment schedule, report schedule and list of

deliverables. Two copies are signed by the President and Executive Vice-President of ASHRAE and forwarded to

the institution. Upon receipt of a copy signed by authorities of the institution, the initial payment is made and the

project begun.

Subsequent payments are made upon receipt of the quarterly progress reports, the final report (15% of total contract)

and upon receipt and acceptance of all deliverables (10% of total contract).

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RESEARCH AGREEMENT

This Research Agreement (the “Agreement”) with an effective date of XXX is between American Society of Heating,

Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., (the “Society”) with a principal place of business at 1791 Tullie

Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 and (the “Institution”) XXX, with a principal place of business at XXXX.

Whereas, the Society has indicated a desire to undertake a research project relating to “XXX; and,

WHEREAS, the Institution represents that they have the necessary knowledge, expertise and capability to perform the

Services;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained do

thereby mutually promise and agree as follows:

ARTICLE I - STATEMENT OF WORK

The Institution shall perform the Services described in the proposal entitled, “XXX),” dated XXX. The proposal is

hereby made a part of this Agreement by reference and designated Appendix A.

ARTICLE II - TYPE OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be a fixed sum contract in the amount of $XXX which shall include, but not necessarily be

limited to: actual direct labor, materials, travel, subcontracts, employee benefits, general and administrative expenses

and overhead, as specified in the proposal.

ARTICLE III - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be from XXX to XXX unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the general

provision of GENERAL CONDITION IX, TERMINATION, or extended to a later date in accordance with

GENERAL CONDITION V, CHANGES IN SCOPE OF SERVICES.

ARTICLE IV - PAYMENTS

During the period of performance, the Society agrees to pay the sum of $XX to the Institution in [(A)] equal

installments of $[B]. The first installment shall be paid on or within thirty days after the execution of the Agreement.

Subsequent payments shall be made within thirty days of the Society’s acceptance of Progress and Financial Reports

described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, during the term of the Agreement. In addition, a

payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon submission of the Final Report described in GENERAL CONDITION

IV, and the final payment of $XX shall be made contingent upon completion of all Services, the acceptance of the Final

Report and the receipt of the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.

Payment of each installment, except the first and final two, shall be contingent upon receipt and acceptance, in the

Society’s sole discretion, of the Progress Reports described in GENERAL CONDITION IV.

ARTICLE V - COMPLETE AGREEMENT

This Agreement plus the attached GENERAL CONDITIONS I through XVII constitute the complete agreement of the

parties hereto with respect to the Services listed herein and supersedes all prior statements oral or written. This

Agreement may be modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have caused their corporate names and seals to be affixed hereto by the duly

authorized officers.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.

Name: Name:

Date: Date:

Jeff H. Littleton

Title: President Title: Executive Vice President

(Seal)

INSTITUTION

Name:

Date:

Title:

(Seal)

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITION I - WORK PERFORMANCE

The Institution shall perform the Services by the utilization of its best efforts, in a workmanlike manner by qualified personnel,

in accordance with standard scientific and technical procedures, and practices.

GENERAL CONDITION II - LIMITATION OF OBLIGATION

Neither party shall be obligated to incur costs (excluding any previously agreed to shared amount) beyond those shown in

ARTICLE II, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.

GENERAL CONDITION III - DISBURSEMENTS

The Institution agrees that disposition of the funds paid them for the Services shall be generally in accordance with that

outlined in the Application for Grant of Funds previously submitted by the Institution and attached hereto. No expenditures in

excess of $1,000.00 beyond that so defined in the proposal shall be made for equipment or supplies except on written approval

by the Society's Manager of Research and Technical Services.

GENERAL CONDITION IV - DELIVERABLES

Progress, Financial and Final Reports, Research or Technical Paper(s), and Data shall constitute the only deliverables



Progress and Financial Reports, in a form approved by the Society, shall be made to the Society through its Manager of

Research and Technical Services at quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and

October 1 of the contract period.

Furthermore, the Institution’s Principal Investigator, subject to the Society’s approval, shall, during the period of

performance and after the Final Report has been submitted, report in person to the sponsoring Technical

Committee/Task Group (TC/TG) at the annual and winter meetings, and be available to answer such questions

regarding the research as may arise.

b. Final Report

A written report, design guide, or manual, (collectively, “Final Report”), in a form approved by the Society, shall be

prepared by the Institution and submitted to the Society’s Manager of Research and Technical Services by the end of

the Agreement term, containing complete details of all research carried out under this Agreement. Unless otherwise

specified, six copies of the final report shall be furnished for review by the Society’s Project Monitoring

Subcommittee (PMS).

Following approval by the PMS and the TC/TG, in their sole discretion, final copies of the Final Report will be

furnished by the Institution as follows:


- Two bound copies


- Two copies on CD-ROM; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.

c. HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE Transactions Technical Papers

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One or more papers shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS)

and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing

such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. Papers specified as deliverables should be

submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions.

Research papers contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for

applied research of shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from

ASHRAE research projects.. The paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an

ASHRAE Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research papers. The paper title shall contain the research project

number (XXXX-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (XXXX-RP).

All papers or articles prepared in connection with an ASHRAE research project, which are being submitted for

inclusion in any ASHRAE publication, shall be submitted through the Manager of Research and Technical Services

first and not to the publication's editor or Program Committee.

d. Data

Data is defined in General Condition VI, “DATA”

e. Project Synopsis

A written synopsis totaling approximately 100 words in length and written for a broad technical audience, which

documents 1. Main findings of research project, 2. Why findings are significant, and 3. How the findings benefit

ASHRAE membership and/or society in general shall be submitted to the Manager of Research and Technical

Services by the end of the Agreement term for publication in ASHRAE Insights

The Society may request the Institution submit a technical article suitable for publication in the Society’s ASHRAE

JOURNAL. This is considered a voluntary submission and not a Deliverable. Technical articles shall be prepared using dual

units; e.g., rational inch-pound with equivalent SI units shown parenthetically. SI usage shall be in accordance with

IEEE/ASTM Standard SI-10.

GENERAL CONDITION V - CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Society or the Institution may, at any time, by written request suggest changes to the scope of Services, including but not

limited to (a) revising, adding or deleting from the Services, or (b) revising the period of performance. Such request will be

incorporated into this Agreement by mutual consent in writing. If any changes in the Scope of Services result in an increase or

decrease in the total cost for the Services, the fixed sum described in ARTICLE II will be adjusted before such change becomes

effective.

GENERAL CONDITION VI - DATA

The Institution agrees to maintain true and complete books and records, including but not limited to notebooks, reports, charts,

graphs, analyses, computer programs, visual representations etc., (collectively, the “Data”), generated in connection with the

Services. Society representatives shall have access to all such Data for examination and review at reasonable times. The Data

shall be held in strict confidence by the Institution and shall not be released to third parties without prior authorization from the

Society, except as provided by GENERAL CONDITION VII, PUBLICATION. The original Data shall be kept on file by the

Institution for a period of two years after receipt of the final payment and upon request the Institution will make a copy

available to the Society upon the Society’s request.

GENERAL CONDITION VII - PUBLICATION

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The intent of the parties is to make the results of the Services available to, and for the benefit of, the public. In view of their

financial support of the Services, the Society shall own the exclusive rights to publication of all Data, Research or Technical

Papers, Progress, Financial and Final Reports resulting from the project for the shortest of the following periods:

a. Until the Society gives the Institution written permission to publish the results, or

b. Until the Research or Technical Paper described in GENERAL CONDITION IV, DELIVERABLES, is published, at

which time the paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution

with acknowledgement to the Society, or

c. Until the period of one year has passed from the submission of said Research or Technical Paper to the Society at which

time the paper or derivative paper based on data resulting from the Services, may be published by the Institution with

acknowledgement to the Society,

Prior to publication by either party, the Institution may catalog and place theses or reports of the Services in the Institution's

library for research and reference purposes.

The cooperative character of the investigation shall be recognized in each text, on the title page or on the cover of the Final

Reports, Research or Technical Papers or other published accounts of the Services by including the following annotation: “Results

of Cooperative Research between the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., and

[Name of Institution].”

Prior to the Institution’s offering for sale or distribution any book, manual, guide, software, or other such product of commercial

value created in connection with the Services, the Institution and/or the Principal Investigator shall enter into a royalty or

publication agreement with the Society.

The Institution may not use the ASHRAE name or logo in any manner which may imply the Society's endorsement of any

publication or software resulting from the Services without prior written permission from the Society.

GENERAL CONDITION VIII - PATENTS

The Institution agrees to promptly disclose any patentable or copyrightable inventions resulting from the Services to the

Society and will assist the Society in seeking a patent(s) with respect to such inventions. Alternatively, the Society may permit

the Institution to seek a patent provided: (i) the Institution executes all documents necessary to obtain such patent; (ii) the

Institution grants to the Society, a worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, sublicensable, royalty-free license use for any purpose,

the patented work; and (iii) the Institution shares its net income from such patent(s) with the Society in the portions 40% to the

Society and 60% to the Institution.

GENERAL CONDITION IX - TERMINATION

The Society shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' notice in writing to the Institution for any reason. If the

Society exercises this termination right, the Institution agrees to stop all work to the extent specified in the notice and incur no

further expenses beyond those authorized in such notice.

Likewise, the Institution shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' notice in writing to the Society for any

reason. If the Institution exercises this termination right, the Institution agrees to stop all work immediately upon the date notice

is given, except to the extent authorized by the Institution.

In the event of termination by either party, the Society will determine, in consultation with the Institution, the portion of the

fixed sum earned to the date of termination. The Institution agrees, upon the Society’s request, to complete the portion of the

Services initiated prior to the notice of termination The Society will pay the Institution for such Services and any agreed upon

expenses up to the fixed sum of the Agreement stated in Article II, “TYPE OF AGREEMENT.” Expiration, cancellation or

termination of the Agreement under any circumstances will in no way be construed as a restriction, limitation or waiver of

either party’s rights to pursue any additional remedy (ies) at law or equity.

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GENERAL CONDITION X - KEY PERSONNEL

The Institution agrees to assign the persons listed in the proposal to perform the Services for the time period and at the level of

activity stated in the proposal. Should, for any reason, one or more of these persons be unavailable to carry out the assignment, the

Institution shall, with prior approval of the Society, replace them with a person(s) of equal abilities and qualifications.

GENERAL CONDITION XI - STATUS, ASSIGNMENT

The Institution's status under this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of an agent or employee. The

Institution shall have no right or power to enter into any contract or commitment on behalf of the Society. The parties

acknowledge that the identity and expertise of the Institution were and continue to be material circumstances upon which the

Society relied in entering into this Agreement, and therefore this Agreement is not assignable by the Institution without the prior

written consent of the Society.

GENERAL CONDITION XII - COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

The Institution represents and warrants to the Society that any and all materials to be prepared under this Agreement for the

Society do not and will not infringe upon the copyright, patent, or license or otherwise violate the proprietary rights of any person

or entity. The Institution hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Society harmless from and against all liability, loss, damage or

injury and reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of any investigation or suit related thereto,

and of any judgment under any such suit satisfying any claim described herein) arising from: (i) any misrepresentation by, or

breach of the representations and warranties given by, the Institution herein, or from a breach of any covenant or warranty of the

Institution contained in this Agreement, or from any misrepresentation in or omissions from any other instruments, or any breach

of any covenant or warranty in any instrument, furnished or to be furnished by the Institution hereunder; or (ii) from any suit,

action, proceeding, claim or investigation pending or threatened against or affecting the Institution or the Society which alleges

any such infringement.

In the event there is such a claim, the Institution agrees to: (i) procure for the Society the continuing right to use of the material

without restriction; (ii) replace the material which is the subject of an infringement claim with material of equal suitability, in

the opinion of the Society, for the use to which the infringing material was used; or (iii) modify the material which is the

subject of the infringement claim so that it is no longer subject to such a claim.

GENERAL CONDITION XIII - INSURANCE

The Institution hereby represents and warrants to the Society, and agrees hereby to furnish the Society with a certificate proving

compliance therewith, that it is presently conducting its business so as to comply in all respects with all applicable statutes,

ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority with regard to Workers' Compensation Insurance

coverage. Such coverage may take the form of a certificate of workers' compensation or proof of self-insurance.

The Institution covenants and agrees to purchase and maintain, during the term of this Agreement Employer's Liability Insurance

("Insurance") in a minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for the injury or death of any one employee. The terms

of such Insurance shall provide that the Society receive 30 days' written advance notice prior to the cancellation, termination,

alteration or material change of any such Insurance coverage.

The Institution shall, at its own expense, purchase and maintain during the performance of this Agreement, Comprehensive

Automobile Liability and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with coverage and in such minimum amounts as provided

below:

1. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles and

shall not be in an amount less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) combined single limit for any one

occurrence.

2. Comprehensive General Liability insurance shall include coverage for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage

for Premises-Operations, and Products/Completed Operations Hazard. The amount of such insurance shall not be in an

amount less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for any one occurrence.

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All insurance policies referred to herein shall include, by endorsement to the policy(ies), the Society as an "additional insured.”

The Institution shall incur the cost of any and all premiums and endorsements related to all types of insurance described herein.

Evidence of the coverage for each type of insurance described herein shall state that coverage provided is primary and is not

excess or contributing with any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Institution.

The Society shall have the right to inspect or obtain a copy of the original policy(ies) of insurance. The Institution shall, if

requested, furnish the required certificates and endorsements to the Society prior to commencing performance of the Services

described herein. All insurance certificates, endorsements, cancellations, terminations, alterations and material changes of such

insurance shall be issued and submitted to the following:

Manager of Research and Technical Services

ASHRAE, Inc.


Atlanta, GA 30329

GENERAL CONDITION XIV - INDEMNIFICATION

In connection with any and all third party actions, losses, claims, demands and damages arising in connection with the

performance of this Agreement.

A. The Society agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Institution, from and against any and all losses, claims,

demands, and damages that may arise by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of the Society, its agents or

employees, in performance of this Agreement, and shall assume full responsibility for the defense thereof, and upon its

failure to do so on upon proper notice, the Institution reserves the right to defend such action and to charge all costs to

the Society.

B. The Institution agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Society, from and against any and all losses, claims,

demands, and damages that may arise by reason of acts or omissions on the part of the Institution, its agents,

employees, contractors and subcontractors, in performance of this Agreement, and shall assume full responsibility for

the defense thereof, and upon its failure to do so on proper notice, the Society reserves the right to defend such action

and to charge all costs to the Institution.

GENERAL CONDITION XV - REPRESENTATIONS

Standard of Care. The Institution represents that it is knowledgeable and experienced in research services and possesses the

necessary expertise, facilities, and legal right to provide the Services contemplated hereunder. The Institution represents to the

Society that the Services shall be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence, and skill

ordinarily exercised by similar professional research institutions.

Laws and Regulations. The Institution represents and certifies that in the performance of the Services it is familiar with,

understands and will comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders, judgments, directives or other governmental

requirements of the United States and of any state or political subdivision or of any foreign nation, jurisdiction, or subdivision

where the Services will be conducted, including, without limit, licensing and certification requirements, laws and regulations

designed to protect human and animal test subjects, environmental laws, health and safety laws, worker health and safety laws

pertaining to labor wages, hours and other conditions of employment. The Institution shall obtain and/or will obtain all

permits, licenses, or other forms of documentation required to provide the Services for the Society in compliance with said

laws. The Institution shall furnish the Society with certification of compliance with applicable permits and licenses prior to

performing the Services. Where appropriate, the Institute shall certify that it complies with all the Department of Health and

Human Services (National Institute of Health [NIH]) guidelines regarding use of human and animal subjects in research and

that an approved animal or human subjects Board has assured compliance for the Services.

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GENERAL CONDITION XVI - WARRANTY

The Institution warrants that all Services performed under this Agreement shall conform to the specifications described in the

proposal referenced in Article I, Statement of Work, and the Society shall provide the Institution notice of any non-

conformance as soon as practicable after discovery of such non-conformance. Institution shall promptly correct, at no

additional charge to Society, any such non-conformance caused in material part by the Institution’s acts or omissions.

GENERAL CONDITION XVII - MISCELLANEOUS

a. Notices. All notices or other communications required to be given hereunder must be in writing and delivered either

personally, by facsimile with electronic confirmation, by overnight courier or by U.S. mail, certified, return receipt

requested, postage prepaid, and addressed as provided in this Agreement or as otherwise requested in writing by the

receiving party. Notices delivered personally will be effective upon delivery and notices delivered by facsimile, overnight

courier or U.S. mail will be effective upon their receipt by the party to whom they are addressed.

If to Society:

ASHRAE, Inc.


Atlanta, GA 30329

Attn: Michael Vaughn

If to Institution:

XXXXX

XXXXX

XXXXX

b. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the

State of Georgia, without regard to any conflicts of laws principles applied in that state.

c. Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement or any part thereof is declared invalid or unenforceable by a

final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction from whose decision no appeal is taken, or a decree of a

competent governmental agency, all other sections, provisions and parts of this Agreement, and the application of such

provision in any other circumstances, shall remain in full force and effect.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS INC.

Name:

Date:

Jeff H. Littleton

Title: Executive Vice President

INSTITUTION

Name:

Date:

Title:

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9. PROJECT MONITORING

Monitoring and technical evaluation of the work being accomplished is the responsibility of the TC (or TG, SSPC or other

committee) sponsoring the project. This is assigned to the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) named by the TC and

approved by the Research Liaison.

The PMS is guided in their efforts by the "Instructions For Project Monitoring Subcommittee" (see copy following).

Minutes should be taken at all PMS meetings and copies distributed to the members, the TC Chair, the Research Liaison and

the Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS). These individuals should also receive copies of any PMS

correspondence in their capacity as ex-officio members of the PMS.

If in the opinion of the PMS the principal investigator for the project is not performing as expected, the RP Alert form should

be used to notify the MORTS as soon as possible (see copy attached).

At the conclusion of the project, the PMS shall prepare and submit a "Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results"

form to the MORTS (See Section 9).

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9.1 Instructions for Project Monitoring Subcommittee

Purpose:

The purpose of the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) is to provide direction to the contractors, and provide

recommendations and guidance to the TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) members relative to

their decisions, and actions in carrying out a research project.

Scope:

Inclusions - The scope of these instructions applies to ASHRAE Research and Technical Projects.

Exclusions - The scope of these instructions does not include provisions for ASHRAE Special Projects as covered in either the

Policy or Procedures for ASHRAE Special Projects or Manual of Procedures for Technology Council Special Projects Committee.

Members:

At least three (3) members, but not more than five (5) including a PMS Chair, shall be nominated by the Chair of the sponsoring

TC to form the PMS. The procedure for nominating and approving PMS members is the same as that for the members of Proposal

Evaluation Subcommittee (PES), including provisions for nominating members of the PMS when the TC Chair is a possible

bidder (see Section 5.2). No individual who bid on a project, or who is a member of an organization that bid on a project (whether

successfully or unsuccessfully), may serve on the PMS of that project.. It is desirable, but not required, that PMS members should

be members of the PES. Appointments to the PMS are subject to the approval of the Research Liaison.

If a project has co-funding from non-ASHRAE organization (such as AHRTI, CIBSE, USGBC, etc) then the Manager of Research

and Technical Services (MORTS) will appoint a representative from that organization to be a member of the PES and PMS.

The PMS shall be tentatively appointed prior to initial submittal of proposed Work Statements to the Manager of Research and

Technical Services (MORTS) and finalized prior to initiation of the project contract.

The MORTS and the Research Liaison shall be ex officio, non-voting members of the PMS and shall receive copies of all PMS

correspondence.

Monitoring:

The PMS is responsible for maintaining close contact with the contractor and providing necessary direction to accomplish the

stated objective(s) of the project, within the limitations of the budget and the Work Statement. This includes the technical editing

of any resultant Special Publications, assisting with review and editing of Research or Technical Papers and recommending

acceptance of the product of the project.

The PMS shall report to the TC as required to conform to the purpose of this subcommittee.

The ASHRAE staff is the primary coordinator and financial manager of the project, including:

Receiving invoices from the contractor and arranging timely payments.

Preparing records on the technical progress of the project and relaying technical reports to the appropriate chair of committee.

Undertaking detailed editing of publications and arranging for publication.

Securing approvals as required.

Providing periodic financial data in appropriate financial reports.

Deliverables:

The deliverables, including the number of copies desired from the contractor, will be clearly identified in the Work Statement

accompanying the RFP and in the contract.

Technical Progress Reports, which is one category of deliverable, are required every 3 months.

Financial and management reports are required and are submitted with the Technical Progress Report.

The PMS must review these periodic reports. If the PMS does not agree with the progress, as reported by the Contractor, or if the

PMS feels that there are some technical or project management issues that might affect the timely and successful completion of the

project, then it must notify the MORTS and Research Liaison of this, as soon as possible, providing descriptions of the causes for

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concerns and recommendations of specific actions the MORTS should take The alert form shown below is recommended to be

used for this purpose.

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The final deliverable is a Final Report or a Manual, a Research or Technical Paper, a Special Publication, a journal article, or a

combination of these. The final report must be approved by the PMS and by a vote of the sponsoring TC before the project is

complete. Publication of any material prior to approval by the PMS and sponsoring TC is not allowed.

Procedures:

The PMS shall follow all procedures as outlined herein (Section 8 of the Research Manual). The PMS shall coordinate all

procedures with the MORTS and Research Liaison.

All instructions and comments to the contractor should be made only by the PMS Chair, who speaks for the subcommittee.

The PMS is responsible for assuring the two-way flow of information so that the TC can make informed decisions relative to PMS

recommendations.

In the event of dissatisfaction with contractor’s performance, the PMS shall advise the MORTS and provide all supporting

material and recommended action. In determining the recommended action to the MORTS, the PMS shall present their concerns

and supporting materials to the sponsoring TC for consideration and input.

Research results contained in quarterly progress reports or delivered by the contractor in semi-annual presentation to the TC

should be considered interim and tentative and should be kept confidential. Results should not be released or discussed outside of

the TC until the final report is delivered and approved.

Meeting Requirements:

Project Monitoring Subcommittees shall meet at least twice annually, normally at Society meetings. More meetings may be

scheduled as prudent project management may indicate.

Written Progress Reports:

Verbal reports to the TC are usually required at each Winter and Annual Meeting by the PMS and/or the contractor. A written

summary of this report shall be included in the TC minutes.

The PMS, at the completion of the project, shall review and, if necessary, edit the Contractor’s approximately 800-word

Executive Summary from the final report. The final Summary should be suitable for publication in the ASHRAE Journal and

Insights, describing the results of the project, its purpose and its application in simple to understand layman’s language. The

PMS, in cooperation with the sponsoring and co-sponsoring TC(s), shall prepare a Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored

Research Results Form, as described in Section

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Quick Summary of PMS Chair Responsibilities

Make sure your PMS membership and contact information matches the paper work provided by ASHRAE staff and

MORTS. If the project has co-funding from an outside organization make sure their representative is invited to all PMS

meetings. Include your Research Liaison (RL) in all correspondence with the PMS, contractor, or MORTS.

Before each meeting make sure you have requested a room and a meeting time from ASHRAE Meetings staff so that your

meeting is printed in the official schedule.

Review the Technical Progress Reports and Financial/Management Reports provided to you by ASHRAE staff. Use

Optional Project Performance Alert Form to report any concerns or problems to MORTS.

Keep your TC informed about the project progress. The minutes of your TC should include a summary of your report to

them.

When the project is complete make sure all deliverables are completed by the contractor. Make sure that the TC and

contractor incorporates findings into the Handbook as defined in the original Work Statement. The PMS chair should

work with the contractor to complete the Disposition of ASHRAE Research Form and send it to MORTS..

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RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT

1. Project Number and Title:

2. (a)*Contractual Completion Date: (b)*Estimated Date of Final Report:

3. Sponsoring ASHRAE Technical Committee or Task Group

4. Research Institution:

5. Objective of Research:

6. Period of Report:

7. Summary of Activity including specific accomplishments, trends or conclusions (use additional sheets if needed)

8. Any condition(s) which affect the scheduled completion or cost of the project or which suggests a modification to the scope

is reported on a separate sheet.

Such a sheet is_______ is not _______ attached.

______________________________________________ ____________________

(Signature of Principal Investigator) (Date)

_______________________________________________ _____________________

(Typed Name and phone number of Principal Investigator) (Date)

Submit Copies of this Report to:

Manager of Research & Technical Services

ASHRAE

1791 Tullie Circle

Atlanta, GA 30329

e-mail: [email protected]

*If the date in (b) of #2 is later than that in (a), a no-cost extension request must be made to ASHRAE headquarters. Noting a

late completion date on this form does not automatically provide such an extension!

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RESEARCH FINANCIAL REPORT

A. Project Number and Title:

B. Research Institution:

C. Period Covered by Report:

1.0 Total ASHRAE Funds Appropriated: $______________

2.0 Expenditures prior to period reported: $______________

3.0 Expenditures during period reported:

a) Professional Salaries: $______________

b) Research Assistants: $______________

c) Fringe Benefits: $______________

d) Equipment: $______________

e) Supplies & Materials: $______________

f) Computer Costs: $______________

g) Travel & Communications: $______________

h) Special Expenses (explain below): $______________

j) Indirect Costs: $______________

k) TOTAL: $______________

4.0 Total expenditures to date: $______________

5.0 Balance of appropriated funds: $______________

6.0 Explanation of any Special Expenses:

7.0 Statement of anticipated deviation from estimated fund requirements:

8.0 Signature of Project Director:______________________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Date: _________________________________

Submit ______ copies to:

Manager of Research & Technical Services ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329

e-mail:

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10. PROJECT COMPLETION

The completion phase of a project is usually initiated by the submission of the draft of the final report (in some cases this may

be a technical manual). The draft of the final report/manual (6 copies and electronic format) is sent to the Manager of Research

and Technical Services (MORTS) who distributes copies to the PMS. The PMS reviews and evaluates the report and makes

suggestions for corrections and revisions to the Principal Investigator. The PMS shall ensure that an Executive Summary of

about 800 words that can be easily understood by a layperson is included in the Final Report. It should include information on

project scope, results, and how this project has benefited ASHRAE, the industry and/or the general public.

The PMS comments on the draft final report are considered and incorporated into a final draft. The final draft is reviewed by

the PMS and forwarded with a recommendation to the TC (or TG, SSPC, or other committee sponsoring the project) for a vote

of approval. When the Principal Investigator feels that he/she has understood the sense of the PMS, he/she will prepare the

Research or Technical Paper(s) required by the research agreement.

The paper is submitted first to the MORTS and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central” website-based manuscript review

system in a form and containing such information as designated by the Society suitable for publication. The paper should be

submitted as either a Research Paper for HVAC&R Research or Technical Paper for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers

contain generalized results of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of

shorter-term value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.. The

paper(s) shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an ASHRAE Transactions Technical or

HVAC&R Research Journal paper. The paper title shall contain the research project number at the end of the title in

parentheses, e.g., (99-9999-RP).

The final approved manuscript of the Final Report is furnished to the MORTS as follows:


- Two bound copies.


- Two copies on disks; one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word.

For those projects which the RAC feels have appeal to a wide audience, the RAC will recommend to the Editor of the

ASHRAE Journal that a journal article be solicited describing the project and the results.

Following completion of all phases of the project, the Chair of the Project Monitoring Subcommittee will work together with

the RAC Research Liaison to complete a form entitled "Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results". The completed

form together with the Executive Summary from the original approved Final Report will be submitted to the MORTS. This

summary will be written so as to be easily understood by a layperson and shall include purpose of the project, its results and

how the results may be applied for benefit to ASHRAE, the industry and the public. The TC may, if it desires, edit or modify

the Contractor’s Summary, with approval from the Contractor, as provided in the final report to make it more suitable for wide

dissemination.

The TC shall also indicate on the form anticipated ASHRAE publications where the research results will be applied, including

Handbook (specific chapters and table), standards, and special publications. It is suggested that the TC also reviews the RTAR

and WS for the research, to see where application of the results was originally anticipated. The TC shall report to RAC and

MORTS when the project’s results are actually incorporated into these ASHRAE publications.

To assist the MORTS in disseminating the results of ASHRAE’s research, the TC, PMS and Principal Investigator will list on

the Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form specific organizations, companies, associations, standards

bodies, government agencies (local, state, federal, or foreign), universities, or individuals who should be notified directly of the

completion of the research and receive the project Summary.

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DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE SPONSORED RESEARCH RESULTS

Research Project Number and Title of Project __________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsoring TC/TG/SSPC: _________________________________________________________________________

Project Principal Investigator and Affiliation: ___________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Date Research Completed: _________________________________________________________________________

Will research be reported in special publication: ______ Yes; ______ No.

If so, has Special Publications been contacted? ______ Yes; ______ No.

Should research results be included in ASHRAE Handbooks? ______ Yes; ______ No.

If so, what chapter(s) in what volume(s)? ______________________________________________

Should research results be included in an ASHRAE Standard? ______ Yes; ______ No.

If so, which Standard(s)? _________________________________________________________

Will other industry affiliates use this research (ARI, USGBC, EPA, IESNA, etc.) ______ Yes; ______ No.

If so, which Standards, guides or publications? ____________________________________________

To assist MORTS in disseminating the results of ASHRAE’s research, list specific organizations, companies, associations,

standards bodies, government agencies (local, state, federal, or foreign), universities, or individuals who should be notified

directly of the completion of the research and receive a Summary of the project and its results. (Use additional sheet if

necessary).

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

______________________ _______________________ ________________________

Please attach the Executive Summary of this project from the approved Final Report for this project (approximately 800

words). The Summary should include the need that, initiated the project, the scope the results and how the results will benefit

the industry and/or the public. (NOTE: The TC/TG/SSPC may submit a Summary that is edited from the Summary in the Final

Report if it so desires.)

Please complete form and send to: Manager of Research and Technical Services

ASHRAE

1791 Tullie Circle NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

[email protected]

Manager of Research and Technical Services will send to Special Publications, Handbook and relevant TC’s, TG’s and SSPCs

for action.

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11. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS

The dissemination of results of a project and their wide acceptance and use is the ultimate goal of ASHRAE

research. The actions in Section 10 on project completion describe how some of the dissemination is started.

Those actions will result in one or more papers being published in HVAC&R Research or ASHRAE

TRANSACTIONS. Reprints of the paper will also be available to the public at an ASHRAE meeting at a nominal

charge. The possibility also exists for a Research or Technical Paper to be made part of a TECHNICAL DATA

BULLETIN. For those projects for which an ASHRAE Journal article is written the research results become

available to all ASHRAE members.

A release to the trade press will be made following the completion of research projects. The release will include

a short description of the project, the results and conclusions reached and information on how more detailed

information can be obtained.

The sponsoring TC (or TG, SSPC or other committee sponsoring a research project) should utilize the

information generated in updating the HANDBOOK chapters for which they are responsible and Standards

Project Committees should use it in writing and revising their standards.

Some projects are designed specifically to result in the printing and distribution of a Special Publication in order

to fill a void in the available literature. These projects are usually designated technical projects rather than

research projects since they collect and organize information rather than generate new information.

The TC indicates on the Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form the anticipated ASHRAE

publications where the research results will be applied. The TC shall report to RAC and MORTS when the

project’s results are actually incorporated into these ASHRAE publications, and this shall be part of the RAC

Research Report to the Society. RAC and MORTS shall monitor the TC’s progress in incorporating the results

into ASHRAE publications.

The Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results Form also indicates entities that should be notified of

the completion of the research project. The MORTS shall forward to all of these the Executive Summary from

the Final Report.

The MORTS maintains a master copy of all Final Reports. Copies of the full report or portions of the report

may be obtained from the MORTS at a nominal charge to cover the costs for reproduction and mailing.

Projects completed in the more recent past required the Final Report also be submitted in an electronic format.

The Final Reports of these later projects are therefore also available for downloading in a PDF format.

The MORTS will forward to the Resource Promotion Committee, Chapter Technology Transfer Committee,

and Technology Council the Executive Summary as well as an accounting of where the research information

will be used to benefit the members (Handbook volumes and chapters, standards, or publications, with

approximate dates). This will be used to assist in raising research promotion funds at the chapter level and

monitoring the effectiveness of use of ASHRAE’s research funds.

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APPENDIX 1: RESEARCH RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Research related to technology transfer projects takes one of three forms:

1. Applied technology development projects that are intended to come up with new or enhanced

techniques for dissemination of research results, Handbook materials, standards, guidelines etc.

2. Tool-kit projects, which involve development and careful validation of libraries of algorithms and

computer code for systems design and/or evaluation.

3. Preparation of Research Bulletins for:

A. Collection or collation of technical information on a particular subject (from the Handbook,

research project reports, and other relevant sources) and synthesizing the source material into a

single, relatively comprehensive resource book for use by design professionals, educators, etc., or

B. Preparation of User Manuals for ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines.

Documents of the type 3A should be designated as Research Bulletins while type 3B documents could be

designated as Research Bulletins or User Manuals, as appropriate.

The Research Administration Committee (RAC) processes projects submitted by TC (or TG, SSPC and

other research sponsoring committees) for categories 1, 2, and 3A where no co-funding appears likely.

Projects in category 3A where co-funding is available could be handled by a Special Projects Committee.

3A projects are submitted by a sponsoring TC or by other legitimate ASHRAE groups (standing

committees, chapter groups, etc.) to the Manager of Research and Technical Services and RAC research

liaison. Projects for User Manuals (3B) are originated by the subject SSPC or SPC (or the cognizant

TC/TG) and forwarded to the Standards Committee (StdC) for handling through Special Projects or StdC as

appropriate. All category 3 projects are carefully reviewed at the Work Statement stage to assure RAC or

StdC, Technology Council and the Board of Directors (BOD) that:

a) The work is too extensive for a volunteer effort; and

b) A well-prepared outline exists and a well-balanced committee will review proposals and monitor

the work to assure that a useful document results.

If category 3B projects represent a considerable drain on the Research Fund, additional resources should be

sought through one of the following means:

1) That the Director of Technology (DOT) solicit outside funding;

2) That Publishing Council be asked to provide funds to assist in preparation and printing of User

Manuals, with the balance of ASHRAE funds to come from additional Exposition Income (see #3 just

below) or from the Research Fund; or

3) That Technology Council petitions the BOD for additional Exposition income.

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APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS WITH FIELD MONITORING

Prepared by: Technical Committee 7.6, System Energy Utilization

Introduction

Many of ASHRAE's sponsored research projects involve the field monitoring of building energy systems. The

data collected through these projects are very important, and are often used to support ASHRAE Handbook

chapters prepared by the Technical Committees. The TC 7.6 Subcommittee on Building Monitoring has

sponsored several Forums on the topic of methodology for field monitoring projects. A recurring suggestion by

participants has been to disseminate information within ASHRAE on procedures for the effective design of field

monitoring projects. This Appendix offers recommendations to Technical Committees interested in

commissioning sponsored research projects involving building field monitoring.

How To Use The Recommendations

Field monitoring projects can be problematic and troublesome. At the first National Workshop on Field Data

Acquisition for Building and Equipment Energy Use Monitoring, (Dallas, TX, October 1985), both practitioners

and data users identified the major cause of these problems as the lack of procedures for monitoring project

planning and execution.

To remedy this problem, a sequence of planning activities that is applicable to nearly all projects of this type has

been developed, as well as ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002, For Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings.

Since each research project is different in terms of goals, objectives and data product requirements, the details

of implementing this procedure will vary by project. However, use of this recommended methodology and

Guideline 14 should insure that all project design parameters are considered.

These recommendations can be used by ASHRAE Technical Committees in two ways. First, TCs and/or their

research subcommittees can use this Appendix as a guide for preparing RFPs for sponsored research. The

protocol will aid in specifying the requirements for the field monitoring portions of the project. Second, this

Appendix can be used as an evaluation checklist when reviewing the proposals from prospective contractors.

The following sequence of planning activities is recommended for the design of building field monitoring

projects. The intent of using this approach to structuring a Work Statement is to minimize the possibilities for

major oversights in the design and execution of projects of this type.

1. Identification of project goals, objectives and research questions to be addressed.

The first priority should be to clearly state the purpose and expected outcome of the monitoring project, and to

unambiguously state the research questions to be answered by the monitored data. This is the first step to

insuring that all crucial data items are identified, and that unnecessary data items are eliminated.

2. Specification of results which meet objectives

This activity identifies the specific results that are necessary to answer the research questions of interest. This

can be done through mock-ups of data tables, charts, graphs, etc. Data results should also be prioritized to

accommodate possible cost trade-offs later on. The results of this activity should provide a clear specification

of the data to be delivered on the project.

3. Specification of experimental design approach

Monitoring projects often collect data, which are used to compare the performance of different equipment or

systems (e.g., central vs. unitary systems), or to identify the effect of changes to building systems (e.g.,

retrofits). Various "passive" experimental design approaches are available to do this, including: test reference

design; before/after design; and flip/flop (or on/off) design. An "active" design would be to stress test a building

system over a range of experimental conditions. The experimental design approach must be evaluated for its

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ability to yield sufficient comparative data. The length of monitoring or conditions under which the building is

monitored must be considered. For some objectives, it is important to monitor performance under extreme or

design conditions; this is where “stress tests” may be considered. For some objectives, the differences in

seasonal or annual energy use are important, and year-long or season-long monitoring periods are called for. In

this case, there is always the risk that the weather conditions during the monitored period are not typical, and to

guard against this one may combine passive monitoring periods that can be adjusted to typical meteorological

conditions and active experiment design to capture performance under extreme or design temperatures.

Therefore, it is essential to record adequate data on ambient conditions to be able to estimate “annual” and

“design condition” performance. This must be considered in the measurement plan, Section 5 below..

4. Specification of data analysis procedures and algorithms

This activity details how the monitored data will be processed to produce the data results previously specified.

These procedures may involve the use of engineering calculations, models, statistical methods, etc. The

analysis procedures may also involve the use of engineering constants, or one-time field measurements in

addition to time-series monitored data. This activity will identify all variables required for data analysis, and

their specific use and priority. The entire set of variables required to produce the required data results will

include a sub-set of data items to be monitored in the field. This activity identifies them as well. Data analysis

procedures and algorithms should also take into account established test and rating standards and methods for

building system components and equipment listed in the Codes and Standards chapter of the HVAC Systems

and Applications volume.

5. Specification of field monitoring data points – measurement plan

This activity treats the sub-set of variables to be monitored or measured in the field. The output of this task is

often referred to as a measurement plan, which details the location of specific data points within the building

system. The measurement plan is also the working document for installers of field equipment and sensors. The

measurement plan should also include details for the types of sensors required, and procedures for taking any

one-time measurements.

6. Specification of building characteristics data

This activity develops the data framework that will be used to describe the building or buildings being

monitored. It is usually not possible to understand the relevance of monitored data without a reference

framework that describes the building being monitored and the types of activities conducted in the building.

The building information collected depends on the systems of interest for the project. However, general

building information could include: the type of zone, building or complex being monitored; the types of

activities in the facility(s); the age, number of floors and conditioned area; building schedules for occupancy

and temperature; a description of the building envelope including items such as walls, glazing, roof, shading

and large doors; descriptions of the HVAC and control systems, and their maintenance; descriptions of lighting

systems; descriptions of other important energy systems such as large computer or food service operations; the

types of fuels or utilities supplied to the building; a history of utility and fuel purchase statements; and any

special aspects of all the above that impact the interpretation of the monitored data results.

In addition, if energy improvements are made during the course of the project, a description of the

improvements should be documented.

7. Specification of verification and quality control procedures

A common field-monitoring problem is measurement failure, which is often due to failed sensors, that go

undetected for long periods of time. Verification and quality control procedures can minimize this problem by:

specifying frequent data retrieval and error checking; pre-specification of acceptable ranges of sensor

performance; secondary range check calculations using monitored data; and use of back-up sensors for critical

measurements or inaccessible locations. Quality control procedures may also reference existing standards for

certain measurements such as temperatures and flow rates. Sensor accuracy and total data acquisition system

accuracy should also be specified here.

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8. Specification of data collection hardware

One of the final steps is to select the sensing and data logging hardware required to collect the specified data,

taking the verification and quality control procedures into account. Some guidance on hardware selection is

available from the Measurement and Instruments chapter of the ASHRAE Handbook,, Fundamentals Volume.

Other guidance is available from published measurement standards.

9. Specification of recording and data exchange formats

This activity specifies the formats in which the data will be supplied to the end-user or other data analysts. It is

always important to specify both raw and processed data as deliverable items for research projects. Project

sponsors often wish to conduct supplemental analyses of the data, and should specify the media and format they

require (e.g., database, spreadsheet, ASCII, etc.). Documentation of data file format should be required.

Frequently the goal of a monitoring project is to determine the impact or savings associated with a change or

improvement in a building (i.e., the before and after experimental design) This special case commonly

occurs when energy service companies (ESCOs) make an improvement and are compensated based on

measured "savings". Two standardized methods have been developed to determine savings in these situations:

1) ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002 Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings

2) International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol

The two references above should be consulted when the goal of the research project is to collect monitored data

to discern the impact of a change.

ASHRAE Guideline 14 recommends many of the industry consensus and standard methods to measure and

verify energy savings resulting from the implementation of energy-conservation measures developed by the

U.S. Department of Energy. The second reference, International Performance Measurement & Verification

Protocol (IPMVP), provides standard measurement & verification (M&V) terminology and defines four M&V

options to quantify energy and water savings. More information can be found at http://www.ipmvp.org. or at

http://www.evo-world.org

Checklist Of Contractor Evaluation Criteria For ASHRAE-Sponsored Field Monitoring Research

Projects

1. Experimental Design Evaluation Criteria

A. Understanding of project goals, objectives and research questions to be addressed.

B. Responsiveness and completeness of proposed research results to meet project objectives as specified

by the TC.

C. Appropriateness and practicality of experimental design approach.

D. Completeness of data analysis procedures and algorithms including specification of algorithms,

analytical tools and models, and analysis variables.

2. Data Collection Evaluation Criteria

A. Completeness of specification for field measurement plan.

B. Completeness of specification for building characteristics data.

C. Completeness of specification for data verification and quality control procedures.

D. Appropriateness of proposed data collection hardware to meet project objectives.

3. Product Delivery Evaluation Criteria

A. Completeness of specification for data recording and data exchange formats.

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APPENDIX 3 GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD)

Scope

Many TC and Research Chairs are considering and specifying the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

for their Research Projects. CFD is computationally difficult and is not well understood by the average

technically trained engineer. These guidelines are intended to help increase the understanding of CFD and its

strengths and its disadvantages. These notes should also help the writing of a better work statement and the

evaluation of the bids.

Definition

CFD is based on several engineering principles including conservation of mass, and energy and sometimes

linear momentum. Quite often the basic Navier Stokes (NS) equations are used. Unfortunately the NS equations

are not easily solved and require quite a bit of judgment and a number of assumptions to reach a solution.

Basically each application includes constructing the flow field control volume, developing the computational

mesh (or grid), which defines the surface of the flow field, applying boundary conditions, solving for field

variables and evaluating the results.

Potential Strengths

There are several advantages to using CFD techniques. These include not only the ability to visualize the flow

(velocities, temperatures etc.) profiles but also the possibility of modeling several variations of specific

situations without the time and cost of building individual test rigs. Complex flows often can be analyzed only

by CFD modeling because of experimental difficulties. Accuracy can be comparable to other test methods.

Potential Disadvantages

CFD requires a highly trained investigator with very good judgmental and mathematical skills. Accuracy is

entirely dependent on the talents of the principal CFD investigator and the CFD package. Computer runs can be

very long (up to a week or more) and require high-speed large memory computers. It is possible for two equally

talented investigators to produce very different results for the same problem while using the same CFD

package. The proposed investigator should have a very good practical as well as theoretical background in the

specific areas of interest

ASHRAE Applications

Our Society continues to see a number of projects which should use CFD methods, including velocity, pressure

and temperature predictions for rooms, duct systems, total buildings, airplanes, tunnels and additionally smoke

plume determinations and laboratory hood velocity contours.

Structuring the Work Statement

A TC can write clearer work statements if they take advantage of certain fundamentals.

A literature search among past ASHRAE projects using CFD will share questions raised by bidders, responses

by the Project Monitoring Sub-committee (PMS) and the final results of the project.

An understanding of the commonly used words as well as strategies used by CFD investigators will help to

clarify the work statement. A typical outline follows and applies to the three major portions of the package; the

pre-processor (input), the problem solver, and the post-processor portions.

1. Constructing the flow field control volume

A flow field is normally an internal flow within solid walls or an external flow around an immersed body.

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Careful selection of a flow field control volume will permit efficient construction of the continuity, energy and

momentum equations and also help to simplify later assumptions.

2. Constructing the flow field mesh or grid

This activity defines the flow field by means of a series of shapes (surfaces [2D] use triangles or quadrilaterals,

solid models [3D] use bricks, wedges or tetrahedrons) connected to each other at points called nodes. Forces,

temperatures and other properties are transferred to adjacent shapes through nodes. The more nodes the more

accurate the transfer of these properties but the more computation time is required. The intensity of the mesh (or

grid) can be increased or decreased throughout the surface depending on the activity at certain points or the

accuracy desired.

This work is performed in the pre-processor portion of the package.

3. Applying boundary conditions

The boundary conditions which describe the flow field profile between the “walls and boundary” and the

average fluid velocity as well as project specific data are entered here. Boundary conditions can also include

pressure, temperature, turbulence level, heat flux and contamination and levels. The wall roughness should be

mentioned if a good correlation with experimental results is desired.

Modeling the turbulence intensity is very difficult but must be done well for accurate estimates of pressure and

friction losses, drag, mixing of temperature and other profiles. Turbulence is described as consisting of vortices

(eddies or swirl) which are always changing size, position and energy. A popular turbulence model is the k-ε

model used primarily for fully developed turbulent flow. Unfortunately the flow fields will contain either

turbulent, transitional or laminar flow. Near the “walls” turbulence intensity is much lower, shear forces

predominate and the original k- formula does not apply. The k- formula estimates the overall kinetic intensity

(k) and its dissipation rate ( ). For estimating partially turbulent flow the k- formula can be modified or

another method of analysis is selected. Other models include: 1) Using 3D time based NS equations to directly

numerically simulate (DNS) only the most important scales of turbulence and 2) Simulating the energy of only

the larger eddies (LES) and averaging the effect of the small eddies on the large ones. These last two options

require a lot of calculation capacity (and time) which reduces their popularity. Possibly at some time a direct

numerical profile of all turbulence energy levels will be developed but for now various approximations must be

used.

This work is performed in the pre-processor portion of the package.

4. Solving for the field variables

A series of partial differential equations (based on conservation of mass, momentum and energy) are written

describing the fluid flow within the control volume. A special form of these equations are called Navier- Stokes

equations which deal well with viscous flows - flows of interest to ASHRAE. Then Finite Element Analysis or

Finite Difference Analysis or Finite Volume Analysis are used to reduce these complex differential equations

(this is often described as discretizing the primary equations) to algebraic equations describing the elements of

the grid or mesh. The turbulence calculations are performed here.

Unfortunately these equations are complex (non-linear, second order, partial differential equations) and require

certain simplifying assumptions as well as a computer based equation solver to resolve. One common strategy

begins with an initial approximation of the final result and tries in successive calculations to reduce this

approximation to a very small value. Often the initial approximations are not accurate and this inaccuracy

contributes to long computer runs to achieve the desired results.

This work is performed in the solver portion of the package.

5. Selection and presentation of the results

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This includes the plotting of various streamlines including velocities, pressure contours, isotherms etc. The

selection of a post-processor with good 3D graphics will help communicate the results of the project. While

pressure profiles are normally not presented they can be a useful check on the primary results.

This work is performed in the post-processor portion of the package.

6. Evaluating the results

The theoretical CFD results should be compared to work based on other techniques to validate the assumptions

required for CFD calculations. The researcher can also verify his / her work by changing the grid size and

comparing results. The different results should relate to each other. However there are normally errors of some

size in both sets of data so a discussion of errors is warranted.

Preparation of the Work Statement

The TC should specify whether CFD or other analytical methods are preferred. CFD can often output data in a

visual format that facilitates rapid understanding of otherwise complex results. The selection of an analytical

method (CFD or other) is often based on the type of project, ease (or lack thereof) of analysis, accuracy desired

and final use of the data by others. Sometimes a supplementary note giving the contractor a choice of

technologies can be useful if the results will be comparable.

When considering CFD the TC has available several sources for guidance. These sources include data from

previous contracts, past members of other PMS and possibly current ASHRAE members who have been prior

CFD contractors and for some reason will not bid on the current project.

The TC should discuss the type of flow field; either steady or non-steady state. If non-steady state the minimum

and maximum conditions should be reviewed in detail. If the flow has a predictable time period from minimum

to maximum and then to minimum value this should also be reviewed.

The level of required accuracy should be discussed in depth and a clear standard be set. An often-asked question

is “What is the level of accuracy needed to make this project useful and how much will this accuracy cost?”

There is no easy answer here but the PMS should develop this guideline. The bidder's perception of the goals of

the contract will influence the estimated time input and the ultimate cost. Ambiguity should be avoided as much

as possible. Increased accuracy will require significantly more computational time and possibly a commitment

of high capacity hardware. However it is likely that the final work may not be useable by the average consultant

if the computational time is too large or special computers are required.

The contractor should discuss a proposed validation method for the specific research project. This validation

can include a comparison with actual test data, by changing the mesh sizes or by deleting a major component

and observing a predicable result.

Many TC members believe that one can circumvent the technical details mentioned above by writing a

performance specification. Unfortunately a good performance specification for CFD should discuss the

assumptions available to the contractors so the offers are somewhat comparable. Therefore the preparation of a

through performance specification can require as much effort as a normal “task based” specification would

require.

The contractors should be advised in the work statement that a standard format for the final report should be

followed including at least the following; a table of contents, an abstract, presentation of the research

procedures and results, an error (sensitivity) discussion, conclusions and recommendations and, finally,

references.

Preparation of the Proposal by the Contractor

Many contractors have resources available from past contracts, which can reduce the time input as well as

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hardware (and software) purchases. As long as the goals of the project are met, the contractor should be

encouraged to use all resources as efficiently as possible as long as the use of these special resources is

communicated to the Society.

The contractors should be asked to specify the type of hardware to be used and the approximate amount of

computational time required.

Also the contractor should be asked to explain whether the data could be extrapolated to physically larger (or

smaller) models or to other changes in the research parameters such as temperatures, pressures, viscosities etc.

The potential contractor should discuss the following in his application:

1. The reasons for selecting the general purpose CFD package.

2. The ability of the code to meet the computational and modeling needs of the project as well as indicating

the strengths of the proposed pre- and post-processors. As an example, not all CFD packages are equal in

the modeling of radiation, transitional flows and flows where gravitational and buoyant forces are similar.

ASHRAE has no preferred program. The contractor should select the program with which he/she wants to

work. The contractor should discuss the validation of the particular package and list the benchmark”

problems used by the software designer to validate the program.

3. A detailed discussion of the contractor’s computational approach should be included. At least the following

areas should be reviewed: the assumptions, the proposed basic equations, element selection (type and

resolution), choice of a turbulence problem solver (the k- model is often used), boundary layer definition

and a method of calculating the loss coefficients. The TC may want to define the boundary layer profiles if

it is aware of special conditions.

4. The form in which archival results will be provided should be specified. ASCII form is preferable for

future readability, but binary formats may be acceptable if the format is clearly documented. The media

format that will be used to deliver the results should also be specified.

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APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE WORK STATEMENT AND COVER SHEET

This example WS has been edited from the actual WS1388, including changes to text and TC

votes, to better illustrate the points made in Section 3 of the Research Manual.

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WORK STATEMENT# 1388 (Same as RTAR)

SPONSORING TC/TG/SSPC:# 6.10 – Fuels and Combustion

CO-SPONSORING TC/TGs TC 6.1 and TC 6.6

A. TITLE

Derating Recommendations Based on Field Testing and Analysis of High-Altitude Installations of Gas-Fired

Boilers and Water Heaters

B. SUMMARY

Current practice for derating gas-fired heating appliances with altitude is based on outdated data not relevant to

modern, high-efficiency burner technology. This project includes an experimental effort to determine derating

requirements of boilers and water heaters. An earlier ASHRAE research project addressed furnaces and found

that lower derating could be accepted with modern equipment. This project will provide the needed basis upon

which to change this practice for boilers and water heaters. Estimated budget: $150,000.

C. APPLICABILITY TO THE ASHRAE RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLAN

2005-2010 Research Plan: One of the themes in the Strategic Plan is Energy and Resources and the stated

goals include providing guidance on techniques and development of best practices. This project addresses the

need to reevaluate the derating standards that were developed for combustion systems that existed decades ago.

Applying these to modern systems that achieve much higher efficiency through lower excess air operation,

forced air flow, and higher backpressure of high efficiency heat exchangers, is needed to eliminate an

impediment to the economical adaptation of modern appliances. (Goals A1 and A6). A reduction in the amount

of required appliance derating supports sustainability by permitting the use of physically smaller appliances to

save on manufacturing materials and energy.

2010-2015 Research Plan: By recognizing the higher efficiency at altitude of modern combustion systems, this

project will contribute to Goal 9 (Improved HVAC&R Components) by improving the right-sizing, and

therefore cost-effectiveness, of more efficient combustion control systems.

D. APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS

The results of this work will be to provide guidance to manufacturers, design engineers, code committees, and

installers on best practices for derating.

E. STATE-OF-THE-ART (BACKGROUND)

Installation codes such as the ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code and CSA B149.1 National

Standard of Canada Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code specify that gas-fired furnaces, boilers and water

heaters be derated during operation at altitudes of more than 2000 ft above sea level. These appliances are to be

adjusted for the lower amount of available oxygen per cubic foot of air. The prescribed method of the fuel gas

reduction is to reduce gas input rate by 4% per 1000 feet above sea level. This reduction must be considered

before selecting appropriately sized appliances. The usual method to reduce the input rate is to use smaller gas

orifices or to reduce the gas orifice manifold pressure. Recent demographic trends have resulted in greater

numbers of these appliances being operated at altitudes high enough to require large derating factors. Recent

appliance innovations cause many engineers in the industry to question the appropriateness of this simple rule.

F. ADVANCEMENT TO THE STATE-OF-THE-ART

The original 4% derate per 1000 feet above sea level method was developed for Bunsen-burner type appliances.

The recent development of state-of-the-art combustion systems and appliances (e.g. fan-assisted combustion,

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direct venting, condensing heat exchangers, inshot and pre-mix burners, sidewall venting) may permit some

appliances to operate acceptably with less or no derating for altitude. This research will update the altitude

derating methods so they apply to modern appliances.

G. JUSTIFICATION OF NEED AND VALUE TO ASHRAE

Some manufacturers’ listed appliance instructions already specify less derating than 4% per 1000 feet above sea

level. These inconsistencies cause confusion among installers, leading to misapplications similar to the vent

misapplications that were common before 1991 and 1992, when the GAMA and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-1992

National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) venting guidelines were issued for venting mid-efficiency fan-assisted

combustion furnaces. The NFGC and other codes need new high-altitude guidelines that are consistent for each

current appliance type.

From the consumer’s perspective, less derating would mean less need to increase furnace, boiler, or water

heater size at high altitudes, with consequent installed-cost savings.

The experience of knowledgeable gas-fired combustion appliance engineers is that different appliance types

(i.e., water heaters versus furnaces versus boilers, natural-draft versus fan-assisted combustion, direct-vent

versus non-direct-vent, etc.) react differently to the effects of high altitude. Therefore, multiple appliance types

are required to be tested and analyzed. Furnaces were previously tested on ASHRAE Research Project RP1182

because they are the highest sales volume gas appliances with the largest gas inputs and because they include a

variety of the needed combustion system types. The results of that work were strongly indicative that a much

lower derate factor is appropriate for furnaces and that a follow-on project be initiated to analyze two other

appliance types, boilers and water heaters.

H. OBJECTIVES

Based on first-principle work and recommendations reported in the Gas Research Institute topical report High

Altitude Installation of Natural Gas-Fired Appliances with Fan-Assisted Combustion Systems GRI-95/0014,

determine whether less derating than is currently prescribed can be safely permitted for operating natural gas-

fired and propane gas-fired boilers and water heaters at high-altitude.

Determine the applicability and validity of National Standard of Canada CAN/CGA-2.17-M91, Gas-Fired

Appliances for Use at High Altitudes, section 2.2 for use in testing appliances at near sea level (0 to 2,000 feet

altitude) to demonstrate robustness at high altitude (2,000 to 10,000 feet altitude).

Investigate alternate testing and prediction methods, which may be used to provide equivalent high altitude

performance and validation.

Work with the Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) to provide industry acceptable data and tools for better

understanding of high altitude applications and acceptable high altitude appliance heating capacities.

I. SCOPE/TECHNICAL APPROACH

The proposed research will perform the tasks described in below.

1. Identify three geographical locations for field testing. One location for benchmarking shall be as close to

sea level as possible but no higher than 1000 feet. The other two locations shall be in the 4,000 foot and 10,000

foot range, with at least 4,000 feet difference in altitude between any two locations (use population centers as

guides).

2. Develop a detailed test plan to include details of test instrument calibration, method of test, test parameters,

test data forms, test acceptance criteria, schedule, and locations with altitudes. This test plan shall be submitted

to the PMS for review and approval prior to the start of testing.

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3. Select and obtain suitable boiler and water heater models for test. The Gas Appliance Manufacturers

Association directory of ratings can be used to assist in the selection of appliances. The following boiler and

water heater types shall be included:

One Category I draft hood equipped, standing pilot, water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the

range of 50,000 Btu/hr to 150,000 Btu/hr,

One Category III (induced draft) water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the range of 50,000 Btu/hr

to 150,000 Btu/hr,

One Category III or IV direct vent water boiler with a rated sea-level input in the range of 50,000

Btu/hr to 150,000 Btu/hr,

One 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr residential flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR) model,

One Category III or IV 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr residential FVIR model

One condensing 40 gal., 40,000 Btu/hr commercial FVIR model

Additional qualifications:

Each of the boiler and water heater models shall be manufactured by a different manufacturer.

Each of the boiler and water heater models shall be listed for use with natural gas and propane.

Direct vent appliances shall be installed and tested with maximum listed vent and inlet piping lengths.

Category III and IV appliances shall be installed and tested with maximum listed vent length.

The following burner types shall be included in the appliance selections: lanced port tubular, punched

port tubular, in-shot, and pre-mix.

Prior to procurement of specific appliances a proposed list shall be submitted to the PMS for approval.

4. Perform the tests listed below on the boilers and water heaters, in accord with the referenced sections of the

ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004 ( Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers Standard), ANSI

Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1, ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3 and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91

(Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes). The focus of the testing shall be to determine the effects of

altitude on combustion, CO (air-free) and CO2 levels, burner and pilot or igniter operating characteristics, heat

exchanger operating temperatures, and blocked-vent shutoff combustion performance. Each furnace model

shall be tested at the conditions specified in OTHER INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS. (Section numbers refer

to the boiler and water heater standards, respectively.)

a) Category Determination (section 2. 4)

b) Combustion (section 2.5)

Note: Contractor shall insure that 6-1/4% overfire combustion margin is evaluated at all three altitudes,

i.e., how much margin exists at these altitudes before combustion exceeds 400 ppm CO (air-free). If

clean combustion cannot be achieved within the requirements of section 2.5, gas input and/or

combustion air adjustments shall be made and reported to achieve clean combustion.

c) Burner Operating Characteristics (section 2.6)

d) Piloted Ignition Systems (section 2.7); Direct Ignition Systems (section 2.8) and Proved Ignition

Systems (section 2.9) as applicable.

For all tests listed above, the actual barometric pressure, relative humidity, gas inlet test pressure and

temperature, gas orifice manifold pressure, inlet and outlet water temperatures, flue gas temperature, CO and

CO2 concentrations, and the pressure(s) sensed by the pressure switch shall be recorded. Pressure-switch

pressure data shall be frequently obtained from ambient startup through steady-state operation and throughout a

transient test-to-shutoff blockage. All identifying model numbers, dates, and settings marked on pressure

switches shall be recorded. Pressure switches shall be carefully removed and preserved for examination and

analysis by the PMS after testing is complete. Fuel gas constituents and concentrations shall be certified by the

supplier or other qualified agency at each test location within +/-1% accuracy to for higher heating value,

specific gravity and Wobbe number determination, all at standard conditions of 30.00 in. Hg and 60°F.

5. Analyze the data on each appliance at the three altitudes tested in such a manner as will facilitate

recommendations on reducing the amount of gas input derating needed for safe and reliable high-altitude

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operation.

6. Make specific recommendations concerning improved appliance safety standards and installation code

requirements for high-altitude operation of gas-fired boilers and water heaters, and for low altitude test methods

to evaluate high altitude performance. These may include, but are not limited to, gas input rate adjustments, air

flow adjustments, temperature adjustments and other reasonable modifications or tools to be used for sea level

operation. These recommendations shall be arrived at through an iterative process of discussion with the

Project Monitoring Subcommittee.

J. DELIVERABLES

a. Progress and Financial Reports to the PMS must be made at quarterly intervals. All available data must

be available at or before the scheduled report time. Data and/or reporting information may be transmitted

electronically or on ASHRAE approved digital media.

b. The Principal Investigator shall report in person to the TC at the annual and winter meetings, and answer

such questions regarding the research as may arise.

c. Test plan for review and approval by the PMS as per the description of Task 2 in the Scope section

above.

d. List of specific appliances to be tested for review and approval by the PMS as per the description of Task

3 in the Scope section above.

e. Memorandum proposing suggested changes to standards, code requirements, and test procedures, as

described in Task 6 of the Scope section. Contractor will present this material and discuss it with the

PMS.

f. A Final Report shall be prepared and submitted to the Society by the end of the contract period covering

complete details of all research carried out on the project. The final report shall include, as a minimum,

the following:

1. An Executive Summary suitable for wide distribution to the industry and to the public.

2. Description of test procedure, locations, and appliances

3. Data collected, per Task 4 in the Scope section.

4. Results should be presented in a format that will facilitate direct comparison of the results for the

different barometrically determined altitudes and their use in recommending the amount of gas-

input derate for the appliance classes for high- altitude operation.

5. Specific recommendations for changes to standards and test methods as described in Task 6.

Unless otherwise specified, the final report shall be furnished in the following manner:

One unbound copy, printed on one side only, suitable for reproduction.

Two copies on ASHRAE approved digital media; one in ASCII format and one in a the latest

versions of Microsoft Word format for the report and in Microsoft Excel format for data and

approved by the PMS.

g. One or more papers based on the final results of the project shall be submitted first to the ASHRAE

Manager of Research and Technical Services (MORTS) and then to the “ASHRAE Manuscript Central”

website-based manuscript review system in a form and containing such information as designated by the

Society suitable for publication. The papers should be submitted as either Research Papers for HVAC&R

Research or Technical Paper(s) for ASHRAE Transactions. Research papers contain generalized results

of long-term archival value, whereas technical papers are appropriate for applied research of shorter-term

value, ASHRAE Conference papers are not acceptable as deliverables from ASHRAE research projects.

The papers shall conform to the instructions posted in “Manuscript Central” for an technical ASHRAE

Transactions Technical or HVAC&R Research Journal paper. The technical paper title shall contain the

research project number (xxxx-RP) at the end of the title in parentheses, e.g., (9999-RP).

h. A Technical Article suitable for publication in the ASHRAE Journal,, if requested by the Society.

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K. LEVEL OF EFFORT

The level of effort is estimated to be approximately 900 hours of a professional person. A total cost of

$150,000 is estimated. The accepted bidder will be responsible for obtaining the test boilers and water heaters,

test equipment and testing facilities. Boiler and water heater manufacturers have shown interest in donating

appliances. Appliance requests and donations shall be coordinated through the Gas Appliance Manufacturers

Association, Arlington, VA.

L. OTHER INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

Bidders shall have experience in testing these gas appliances in accordance with the standards specified in Task

4.

Frequent meetings, in person or by conference call with the PMS are deemed essential to the success of the

project. As described in the Scope section above, submissions to the PMS for review and approval are

requested at several points during the project. It is expected that the PMS will discuss these submissions with

the contractor and this will be done either via meetings at the ASHRAE Winter or Annual meetings or

conference call, as appropriate. Additional meetings may be held at the contractor’s test sites at the discretion

of the PMS Chairman. The contractor shall provide to the PMS at these meetings a detailed report of work

accomplished and work yet to be done. The PMS shall give the contractor following these meetings a written

report of the PMS’s assessment of the contractor’s progress and any requests for project changes deemed

necessary to maintain the objectives and schedule of the project.

This section specifies the test conditions to be used in the tests set forth in item 4. Since barometric pressure

can vary over time, the actual barometric pressure shall be recorded for all tests listed above. This is to provide

the corresponding test altitude, if found to be different from the designated test location altitude for purposes of

setting rate (or derate) and analyzing results. The composition of the inlet air supply (i.e., % oxygen and water

in the air by weight) shall be measured during each test. Each boiler and water heater model shall be tested at

the following conditions:

a) at sea level with factory-installed orifice(s) and factory-set manifold pressure.

b) at sea level with factory-installed orifice(s) and manifold pressure adjusted to achieve nameplate input.

c) at natural derate with no change in gas orifice size or manifold pressure setting from b).

d) at natural derate with no change in gas orifice size or manifold pressure setting from b), except for the

following:

1. If any change to orifice size or manifold pressure is required to satisfy CAN/CGA-2.17 or ANSI

Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004, ANSI Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1,ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--

CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3, they must be recorded. If the manufacturer(s) of the tested appliance(s)

recommend different derating method(s), then that method(s) shall also be tested.

2. If there was a difference in Wobbe number between sea level gas and the gas used at altitude that

would affect the amount of derate observed, it must be recorded.

e) at 4% per 1000 ft above sea level derate when installed above 2000 ft. (These tests shall be conducted:

i) by changing orifice sizes with constant manifold pressure and ii) by adjusting manifold pressure

with constant orifice size.)

f) depending on the test results for conditions 0, , 0and 0, at the derate necessary to produce the same

CO2 percent at altitude as was obtained at sea level.

g) repeat 0 to produce clean combustion per ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004, section 2. 5. , ANSI

Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 1, section 2.4 or ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 Vol 3,

section 2.4 .

In order to obtain data that is unaffected by differing natural and propane gas mixtures, a subset of test data

shall be obtained with a reference fuel gas source, such as a single bottled natural gas supply trucked to each

test location. In the interest of minimizing the amount of bottled gas required, the appliances can be operated

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on local gas until data is to be taken. Then the bottled gas can be swapped on-the-run (without interruption of

appliance operation) with the local gas for only as long as required to establish a new equilibrium at the

specified conditions and take data. Data should also be taken with the local source gas for comparative

analysis. For each appliance, at each altitude, the data subset with the reference gas shall include unmodified

combustion performance (CO, excess air, flue temperature, and margin as discussed in Task 4, above). Wobbe

index and fuel gas composition shall be the primary parameters used to evaluate impacts of different local gas

compositions.

The contractor shall provide to the PMS:

1. Results of benchmark, sea-level tests prior to on-location tests at higher altitudes.

2. Results of on-location tests after tests are complete at each site and before dismantling test capability at each

site such that corrective tests could be performed before leaving each site, if needed by the PMS.

3. All raw data: acceptable and unacceptable results are to be identified as such.

4. Analysis of all test results. Detailed methods of analysis shall be provided.

5. Recommendations on how to fulfill the project Objectives.

Beyond the guidance provided in the Scope section above, the PMS is very interested in the specific appliances

selected for testing and expects to actively support the contractor in this selection. As discussed in the Scope

section, above, the PMS will review and approve the final list of specific appliances.

If bidders feel that additional work is needed to fulfill project Objectives, additional work shall be specified,

recommended, and quoted separately with their base bids.

M. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA AND WEIGHTING FACTORS

1. Qualifications and relevant experience 30%

2. Facilities 30%

3. Work Plan 20%

4. Overall relevance to the project objectives 20%

N. REFERENCES

High Altitude Installation of Natural Gas-Fired Appliances with Fan-Assisted Combustion, topical report GRI-

95/0014 prepared by the American Gas Association Laboratories, Cleveland, Ohio for the Gas Research

Institute (now the Gas Institute of Technology), 8600 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 (now 1700

South Mount Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018), January 1995.

ANSI Z21.13-2004•CSA-4.9-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas-Fired Low Pressure

Steam and Hot Water Boilers (or latest revision), CSA America, Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road,

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575.

ANSI Z21.10.1-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters

Volume I, Storage Water Heaters with Input Ratings 75,000 Btu/h or less (or latest revision), CSA America,

Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

ANSI Z21.10.3-2004--CSA 4.3-2004 American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters

Volume III, Storage Water Heaters With Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu/h, Circulating and Instantaneous (or

latest revision), CSA America, Inc., 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 National Standard of Canada for Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes (or

latest revision), Canadian Gas Association (Canadian Standards Association), 55 Scarsdale Road, Don Mills,

Ontario M3B 2R3 (now 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M8W 1R3) Canada.

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2006 (or latest revision) National Fuel Gas Code, AGA 400 N. Capital St., NW,

Attachment #2

58

Washington D.C. 20001 and National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101,

Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

CAN/CSA-B149.1 National Standard of Canada Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (latest revision),

CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3 Canada.

Variability of Natural Gas Composition in Select Major Metropolitan Areas of the United States, report GRI-

92/0123 [Wobbe numbers], Gas Research Institute (now the Gas Institute of Technolgy), 8600 Bryn Mawr

Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 (now 1700 South Mount Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018), March 1992.

Standard Atmospheric Data for Altitudes to 60,000 Feet, Table 1, Chapter 6, 2001 or 2005 Fundamentals

Handbook, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie

Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329

Attachment #2

AHRI Consultant Report to ASHRAE Research Advisory Committee

June 2010

ASHRAE Co-funding for ASHRAE Research Projects from: Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and

Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI) Since 1999 AHRI and AHRTI have contributed ASHRAE $421,512 in co-funding for ASHRAE research project. (This includes balance of $161,306 payable upon receipt of deliverables of 9 ongoing projects). Additional maximum contributions of $132,500 have been approved for three TRPs; and $25,000 from AHRI for project 1581 pending work statement approval. In additions to cash contributions AHRI staff and member company staff activity participate in ASHRAE TC activities including service on TC Research Subcommittees, Project monitoring subcommittees providing technical expertise in developing work statements and monitoring ASHRAE research projects. Current ARTI Co-funded ASHRAE Projects

1345-RP, Waterside Fouling Performance of Brazed-Plate Type Condensers in Cooling Tower Applications

1402-RP, Comparison of Vertical Display Cases: Energy and Productivity Impacts of Glass Doors vs. Open Vertical Display Cases *

1449-RP, Energy Efficiency and Cost Assessment of Humidity Control Options for Residential Buildings

1456-RP, Assess and Implement Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Models in Whole-Building Energy Simulations *

1466-RP, Development of a Calibrated Reference Device for Use with Test Standards ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-2007

1467-RP, Balancing the Latent Heat Load between Display Cases and Store Comfort Cooling 1484-RP, Energy and Performance of Secondary Coolant Low-Temperature Refrigeration* 1507-RP, Binary Refrigerant Flame Boundary Concentrations 1509-RP, Study the Degradation of Typical HVAC Materials, Filter and Components Irradiated by

UVC Energy

* Projects completed awaiting deliverables for payment of project co-funding balances. TRPs

1583-WS, Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $30,000. o Contractor selection scheduled for Albuquerque meeting

1580-WS, Study of input Parameters for Risk Assessment of 2L Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Applications o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $87,500.

Attachment #3

1584-WS, Assessment of Alternative approaches to Predicting the Burning Velocity of a Refrigerant o RAC conditionally approved the work statement on 21 September 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project costs up to a maximum of $15,000.

Other ASHRAE Projects Under Consideration for AHRI or ARTI Co-funding ARTI co-funding interest in eleven other projects in development:

1535-WS, A Hest Transfer and Friction Factor Correlation for Low Air-side Reynolds Number Applications of Compact Heat Exchangers

o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.4 in March 2009. o ARTI co-funding is at 25% of project cost up to a maximum of $50K.

1549-RTAR, A Study of Flow Capacity and Leakage Characteristics in 4-way Reversing Valves o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.8 in March 2008. o ARTI is interested in co-funding provided that the scope is expanded to include

characteristics of heat losses. Amount of co-funding is TBD. 1581-WS, Develop Alternative Setup Guidelines for Unitary Air Conditioner Test Configurations

which cannot Adhere to ASHRAE Specified Duct Dimensions and External Pressure Tap Location o RAC returned the work statement to TC 8.11 in September 2009. o AHRI Unitary Small Equipment Section approved $25,000 co-funding

Attachment #3

Primary

Committee

Objective Planned

Completion

Date

Fiscal

Impact

Responsibility

RAC Develop procedures for

incorporating the new

research strategic plan into

the RTAR and WS

evaluation process

Jun-11 None RPS, others TBD

RAC Develop a process/plan for

allocating funds/awards for

high-risk research


RAC Work with the RAP chair to

recommend a process/plan

for revising the research

strategic plan (during the

next 5 year cycle required by

BOD) or develop another

method for keeping the plan

up to date

Jun-11 None RAC ExCom, others TBD

RAC Keep RAC MOP, Research

Manual, and Reference

Manual up to date


RAC Develop procedure for

reporting applications of

ASHRAE research

(updated handbook tables,

revised standards

requirements, etc.)

Jun-11 None RAS, others TBD

Attachment #4

ASHRAE

Technology for a Better Environment

1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 USA Tel 404.636.840, Ext. 1211 Fax 678.539.2211

http://www.ashrae.org

Michael Vaughn, PE

Manager of Research & Technical Services email: [email protected]

TO: Research Administration Committee

FROM: Michael R. Vaughn

DATE: June 16, 2010

SUBJECT: 2009-2010 Semi-Annual Report of the Manager, Research & Technical Services

This report covers the Research Activities of the Society from July 1, 2009 to date.

1. ACTIVE PROJECTS UNDER CONTRACT

The 2009-2010 Society year began with seventy-three projects under contract. Since July 1,

nineteen new projects have been approved and contracted. All but four of these projects

resulted from Work Statements originated by the TC/TGs. Last year at this time for

reference, we had added fifteen projects.

The new projects for the year include: 1339-RP, 1385-RP, 1404-RP, 1409-RP, 1415-RP,

1420-RP, 1448-RP, 1467-RP, 1468-RP, 1469-RP, 1476-URP, 1478-RP, 1507-RP, 1512-

RP, 1522-RP, 1544-RP, 1589-URP, 1590-URP and 1597-URP.

Twelve projects were completed and the final payment made. These are: 1197-RP, 1270-

RP, 1271-RP, 1299-RP, 1321-RP, 1343-RP, 1363-RP, 1373-RP, 1394-RP, 1438-RP, 1453-

RP, and 1481-RP. Last year at this time, we had completed twenty-one projects. There are

currently eighty active projects under contract. Fifteen of these projects 1216-RP, 1272-RP,

1274-RP, 1287-RP, 1328-RP, 1332-RP, 1333-RP, 1361-RP, 1376-RP, 1388-RP, 1402-RP,

1456-RP, 1480-RP, 1482-RP, and 1484-RP are currently being evaluated to determine if

they can be closed.

Attachment #5

http://www.ashrae.org/


RAC

June 18, 2010

Page 2

Projects that deserve close attention at this time are as follows:

1180-RP, Design Guide for Duct Systems, sponsored by TC 5.2. Contractor/P.I.

requested in summer/fall 2006 an additional $50k to complete the $80k project. TC

estimated guide was approximately 65% complete. Work on project was stopped by

P.I., who left contractor’s employment, and project files were turned over to

MORTS in November 2006. TC hopes to complete project using volunteers.

ASHRAE now has clear and complete publishing rights to all existing materials.

TC reported in Orlando that they plan to finish the design guide this summer.

1262-RP, Relate Air Quality and Other Factors to Comfort and Health Related

Symptoms Reported by Passengers and Crew on Commercial Transport Aircraft

(PartII), sponsored by TC 9.3. Flight tests with surveys on the third and final

participating airline are expected to start this summer. The project is on schedule

right now to complete by December 2010.

1306-RP, Incident-response Monitoring Technologies for Aircraft Cabin Air

Quality, sponsored by TC 9.3. P.I. requested in March 2010 a funded extension to

the project in the amount of roughly $11,000 due to an eight month delay by the TC

in responding to his Phase 1 draft report. After conferring with the PMS, I informed

the P.I. that we would not consider a funded extension to this project due to the time

that was lost (1 year) while P.I. was sick. The P.I. and his employer (TNO) accepted

our position and appear to be proceeding with the project without additional funds..

1332-RP, Revisions to the ASHRAE Thermal Comfort Tool to Maintain

Consistency with Standard 55-2004, sponsored by TC 2.1. The contractor is

working on two funded extensions for $2.5k each, which were proposed by

contractor to bring tool up to latest version of standard since contract was awarded

and to improve end-user interfaces. We also need to clear-up source code issues

with this tool. ASHRAE Publications is eager to get this updated tool in the

bookstore. All remaining work on this project should be completed prior to the

Albuquerque meeting.

1361-RP, Biological Control in Cooling Towers using Non-Chemical Water

Treatment Devices, sponsored by TC 3.6. The TC is currently considering the draft

final report for this project and there is a good chance that they won’t be able to

reach consensus and approve the report with the required 2/3 affirmative vote

majority due to the make-up of the voting membership, which includes NCD

manufacturers that don’t agree with the results.

1404-RP, Development of Analysis and Monitoring Protocols for Accurate

Prediction of Building Annual Energy use Based on Minimum Short-term Data

Monitoring Periods, sponsored by TC 4.7. The contractor, Milwaukee School of

Engineering, is having problems finalizing a subcontract agreement with Arizona

State University and the MORTS has stepped in to help with the negotiations.

1408-RP, The Effects of Lining Length on Insertion Loss of Acoustical Duct Liner

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RAC

June 18, 2010

Page 3

in Sheetmetal Ductwork, sponsored by TC 2.6. The PMS has requested that a hold

be placed on additional progress payments to the contractor until the work

completed catches-up to the funds already paid to date.

Appendix R-1 is a summary of all current contracted research projects and Appendix R-2

lists all projects completed thus far this year.

2. PROJECT EXTENSIONS

No-cost extensions have been granted to twenty-five projects: 1196-RP, 1235-RP, 1245-RP,



1466-RP, 1472-RP, 1480-RP, and 1488-RP. Last year by this time for comparison, we had

granted extensions to twenty-two projects.

3. TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS

One tentative research project (1515-TRP) is still “pending” and carries-over from the

meeting in Orlando without a funding decision from Technology Council. During this year,

a total of six Work Statements were approved and circulated for solicitation of proposals.

These were: 1493-TRP, 1502-TRP, 1517-TRP, 1547-TRP, 1583-TRP, and 1596-TRP. One

of these projects (1502-TRP), which was circulated, however, received no bids. Last year at

this time for comparison, we had circulated twenty-seven projects for bid. Due to funding

constraints for FY 10-11, RAC currently has the following nineteen approved work

statements “on-hold” waiting to bid: 1399-TRP, 1410-TRP, 1413-TRP, 1447-TRP, 1458-

TRP, 1462-TRP, 1495-TRP, 1499-TRP, 1529-TRP, 1550-TRP, 1556-TRP, 1557-TRP,

1564-TRP, 1565-TRP, 1580-TRP, 1584-TRP, 1603-TRP, 1606-TRP, and 1613-TRP. A

large number of these projects will probably be able to be circulated for bids in spring 2011,

but RAC will need to first prioritize the list. Appendix R-3 lists all projects currently

approved for bidding. Recommendations from the TC/TGs on contractors for the six TRPs

above with bids are expected at the annual meeting in Albuquerque.

4. UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS

Five new Unsolicited Research Proposals (URP) (1611-URP, 1612-URP, 1617-URP, 1620-

URP, and 1622-URP) have been received since the start of the Society year and forwarded

to a RAC member for initial review before possibly going to an appropriate TC/TG/SSPC

for further review. Four other URPs carried-over from the end of last year without a

funding decision from a TC/TG/SSPC (1554-URP, 1575-URP, 1578-URP, and 1597-URP)

until the Orlando meeting. All but one (1597-URP) of these four URPs were rejected for

funding. Last year by this time for comparison, we had received four new URPs for review.

Attachment #5

RAC

June 18, 2010

Page 4

Two of the five new URPs were rejected by the RAC reviewer (1612-URP, and 1622-URP)

after the Orlando meeting. This brings the total number of unsolicited proposals still

pending to three. All three URPs will be discussed for funding by the reviewing

TC/TG/SSPCs and will be considered by RAC and Tech. Council in Albuquerque if

recommended for funding by a TC/TG/SSPC. All unsolicited proposals still pending are

listed in Appendix R-4.

5. WORK STATEMENTS

Thirty-two new and revised Work Statements were approved by the TC/TGs, SSPCs or

EHC and submitted to the Research Activities Subcommittee for review this year. Last year

at this time for comparison, we had received forty-one work statements for review. This

year, four work statements were approved as-is, twelve were approved conditionally and

held pending satisfaction of the pre-bid conditions, eight were returned to the TCs, and eight

have been submitted for review by RAC at the annual meeting in Albuquerque. No work

statements were dropped from the Society Implementation Plan so far this year due to lack

of activity and topic time limits, but five are likely to be dropped on July 1, 2010. All

previously returned Work Statements and those to review in Albuquerque are listed in

Appendix R-5.

6. DROPPED PROJECTS

This year so far, a total of forty-four potential or active projects were dropped or rejected by

the TC/TGs, RAS and the Research Administration Committee and Technology Council, or

by staff due to time limits. Last year at this time for comparison, thirty-seven topics were

dropped. The dropped topics for this year are listed in Appendix R-6.

7. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Eight technical papers based on ASHRAE research projects were presented at the winter

meeting in Orlando. The projects involved were 1017-RP, 1235-RP, 1254-RP,1299-RP,

1312-RP (2), 1326-RP, and 1477-RP. Seven papers on the following projects are scheduled

for presentation at the annual meeting in Albuquerque or a total of 15 papers for the year:

1128-RP, 1322-RP (2), 1395-RP (2), 1453-RP and 1488-RP. Last year at this time for

comparison, we had a total of 33 technical papers for the year.

8. GRANTS-IN-AID

A letter announcing the availability of ASHRAE Grants-In-Aid for Graduate students was

sent to over three hundred colleges in September 2009. Application forms were included

with the announcements. The information and application forms were also placed on the

Attachment #5

RAC

June 18, 2010

Page 5

ASHRAE Home Page. A total of 51 candidates applied for a grant and twenty-one were

selected to receive a grant. For comparison, we had 31 applicants for the grant last year

and twenty grants were awarded. The grant candidates are summarized in Appendix R-7.

The two top ranked applicants, Jitendra Gupta and Brandon Woodland of Purdue

University, were designated Life Members’ Club grant recipients based upon a monetary

donation from the club.

9. HOMER ADDAMS AWARD

A letter was sent to the Principal Investigators of all research projects active within the

past two years to determine if they had graduate students that they wished to nominate for

the 2009-2010 Homer Addams Award. Four nominations were received and the 2009-

2010 Homer Addams Award recipient is Nathan Kotey of the University of Waterloo for

his work on ASHRAE research project 1311-RP, Improving Load Calculations for

Fenestration with Shading Devices and for the contributions he made to the development

of six technical papers documenting the results of this project. This is also the first time

the award has been presented using the following new criterion as the basis for the award:

“The basis for the award will be an evaluation of ASHRAE Transactions and HVAC&R

Research papers that have been published within the prior ASHRAE Society year (July 1

to June 30) and that were deliverables from ASHRAE sponsored research projects.”

The previous and current grant recipients are summarized in Appendix R-8. 11. NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Announcements and application information for the New Investigator Award Program were

circulated to colleges and universities with the grant-in-aid information. Four new

researchers were nominated for the 2010-2011 Society year award. The 2010-2011 New

Investigator award will go to Dr. Atila Novoselac of the University of Texas - Austin.

Additional information on the previous and the current recipient of the award is provided

in Appendix R-8. 12. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The Society Research Implementation Plan currently consists of 68 research topics in

various stages of development prior to contract award (28 RTARs, 14 WSs, and 26 TRPs).

Last year at this time for comparison, we had 60 topics. At their fall, winter, and spring

meetings, RAC reviewed a total of 14 new or revised RTARs submitted by the TC/TGs and

accepted 7 for inclusion in the plan and for further development into work statements. Four

RTARs were returned to the TC/TGs with comments and three were rejected as not

appropriate research for ASHRAE. Two RTARs (1407, and 1429) were automatically

dropped from the plan due to lack of activity by the TCs after fours years on the plan.

Another four RTARs (1425, 1435, 1446, and 1465) are in jeopardy of being dropped for

Attachment #5

RAC

June 18, 2010

Page 6

good by October 2010. The RTARs that are on the Society Implementation Plan now are

summarized in Appendix R-9. The RTARs that are not on the plan are listed in Appendix

R-10. For the annual meeting, RAC will review six new or revised RTARs for possible

addition to the plan. Last year at this time for comparison, RAC had reviewed a total for 41

RTAR submissions, accepted twenty, and dropped eight from the plan that year due to time

limits. 13. RESEARCH BUDGET

The 2009-2010 Research Budget authorized the expenditure of $2,848,500 (less $129,400

in dues income) for projects, New Investigator Award payments and Grants-In-Aid. The

year began with obligations previously made for the year of $1,575,667. This resulted in

$1,272,833 being available to obligate in new payments during the year.

During this fiscal year, eighteen new projects worth $2,911,851 in total value were started

and are expected to result in $1,219,465 in additional payments during FY 09-10. Funded

extensions for two active research projects were also approved totaling $262,000 that are

expected to result in $43,468 in additional payments during FY 09-10. Total FY 09-10

expenditures for projects, New Investigator Award payments and Grants-In-Aid expected to

total to $2,838,600 or $9,900 (0.3%) below budget at this time.

Current commitments for FY 10-11 total to $2,616,259. If all four TRPs that bid last

spring and received bids (excludes 1596-TRP which is funded by a NIST grant) plus the

carry-over project 1515-TRP are under contract in the first quarter of FY 10-11, ASHRAE

will incur an estimated $310,877 in additional commitments for that year for a total of

$2,927,136. In the unlikely case that all three pending URPs are also under contract in the

first quarter of FY 10-11, ASHRAE will incur an additional $182,040 in commitments for a

total of $3,109,176. The draft FY 10-11 budget for projects, grants and awards is

$2,983,000, but if dues income is backed out this drops to $2,849,000. The final FY 10-11

budget will be finalized in Albuquerque, NM and it includes now a transfer from the

Research Reserve Fund $107,000 higher (27% increase) than last year’s transfer. Our

current commitments for FY 11-12 total $802,128 so we should be able to release a large

number of projects for bid in spring 2011.

At this point, we have 19 TRPs and probably additional WSs that we are reviewing in

Albuquerque (8) and Tech Weekend (?) that are or may be ready for bid in spring 2011. If

just the 19 projects that are approved and ready now bid in spring 2011 and all are awarded

in Montreal, they would add $2,153,964 in additional funding commitments to FY10-11.

As a result, RAC will need to continue to prioritize the list of TRPs to bid on a regular

basis. We also may need to forgo a spring and fall bid solicitation in 2011 if our budgets

don’t change significantly from what is assumed above due to on-going or increased

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June 18, 2010

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weakness in the economy and research contributions.

Appendix R-11 is a printout of the current year’s research expenditures as of June 12, 2010.

Appendix R-12 is a list of reminders for Research Liaisons to pass on to their TCs before or

during the annual meeting so that these items will be covered in the TC meeting.

Appendix R-13 is a collection of the Insights Articles for completed research projects that

have been published this Society year or are in the queue to be published.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1

A C T I V E P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10

Principle Investigator MRV

STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) PMS / Submissions

ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1126

URP

OPTIMIZATION OF SAMPLING TUBES FOR IN-

DUCT FAN SOUND MEASUREMENTS

5.01

SSPC

68 19,221

S99.09

E00.01

X05.11

C?

T06.01?

IAQ,

C&H

PETER BAADE CO.

PETER K. BAADE

'(10) PMSC - JOHN MURPHY

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1180 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS 5.02 79,816

S02.12

E04.07

X04.09

C?

T06.08 DT

FARNSWORTH GROUP

CHAD DORGAN

'(6) PMSC - PATRICK BROOKS

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1196

DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE TO

CALCULATE THE APPLICATION SEASONAL

EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL SPACE

HEATING BOILER SYSTEMS BASED ON

ASHRAE STANDARD 155P 6.01 30,000

S00.09

E03.03

X09.12

X11.02

C? O&MT

IOWA STATE UN.

RON NELSON

'(9) PMSC -MARTHA HEWETT

StatusRL - J. HOGELING

1212

AIRFLOW MEASUREMENT OF BIOLOGICAL

SAFETY CABINETS 9.10 95,000

S02.09

E03.06

X04.10

C?

IAQ,

C&H

MICRO-CLEAN, INC.

WAGNER & CLARKE

'(3) PMSC - GEORGE SESTAK

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1216

INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON BI/AIRFOIL

CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND SOUND 5.01 95,600

S08.09

E09.06

C? B2, D1

AMCA / CETIAT

A. GUEDEL

M. STEVENS

(6)

PMSC - Jan Cermak, Zhiping

Wang, John Murphy, Rad Ganesh,

Franco Cincotti

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1228

CASE STUDIES OF ASHRAE SOFTWARE

PROJECTS USING "THE SOFTWARE GUIDE" 1.05 8,000

S00.11

E02.07

C?

T? DT

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING

H. AMISTADI

'(1) PMSC - CHARLIE CULP

StatusRL - S. SOMASUNDARAM

1235

THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTROL

OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR DIFFUSION IN

WALL SYSTEMS

4.04

4.02

160P 167,000

S05.04

E08.09

X09.02

X09.06

X09.12

C? DT

CONCORDIA UNIV.

DOMINIQUE DEROME

'(2)

PMSC - THERESA WESTON

Lixing Gu, Joe Lstiburek, Andreas

Holm, Anton TenWolde, Doug

Bibee

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1245

DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCT

FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY MEASUREMENTS

1.02

7.07 69,808

S05.06

E07.07

X08.06

X09.07

X10.01

C? DT

KANSAS STATE UNIV.

TERRY BECK

'(9)

PMSC - TODD HARDWICK

Andrew Nolfo, Jim Clark, Gaylon

Richardson, Frank Spevak

NEBB $10k Co-funder

SMACNA $10k Co-funder

Status

RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM

Need new end date or draft FR. Current contract end date of 09.12 has past. Last progress report was submitted in June

2009. All progress payments have been issued and only the final two payments for contract deliverables are left. It

appears that Dr. Derome has been submitting elements of his final report only to the project monitoring subcommittee and

not ASHRAE headquarters.

Need new end date or draft FR. Current contract end date of 10.01 has past. Last progress report was submitted in June

2009. PI changed from Bruce Babin to Terry Beck on 08.11 when Babin left KSU. RL reported data analysis and report to

be submitted by April 2010. The final report will be submitted by June 2010 and two papers will be presented in January

2011.

TC VOTED TERMINATE 06.01, TC VOTE 12-0-0. Need Reason why TC wants to terminate. ASHRAE could be

responsible to pay remaining payments to contractor without reason.

Terminated 06.08. Files turned-over in Oct. 2006. TC wants to finish manual on own using remaining funds on 1180-RP.

TC rejected in NY funding URP 1526, which replaces 1180 effort. Project files for 1180-RP turned-over to TC following

NY meeting. Publication Committee ready and willing to help get this document completed on expedited basis. Latest

estimate from TC is to have complete draft ready following Albuquerque meeting.

Project end date has been tied to completion of standard 155.

FR APPRVED 05.06. Contractor doesn't have FR files any longer and PIs have left employ. ASHRAE has worked with TC

to get FR scanned from hardcopy with approved exec. summary. May have to forgo TP and final payment to contractor

most likely will not be paid unless they provide TP as promised. Posted scanned FR on website.

FR SUB. 09.08. Need TC approval of draft FR & TP draft from PI to complete

P.I. Non-responsive since 02.07.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1262

(SP 96)

RELATE AIR QUALITY AND OTHER FACTORS

TO COMFORT AND HEALTH RELATED

SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY PASSENGERS

AND CREW ON COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT

AIRCRAFT (PART II) NEED AIRLINES 9.03 1,237,952

S07.04

E09.04

X09.10

X10.12

C? B2, B3

BATTELLE MEMORIAL

INSTITUTE

ANN LOUISE SUMNER

(5)

PMSC - Mort Lippmann, Charlene

Bayer, Patty French, Janet Macher,

Maria Morandi, Michael Morgan,

Demetrios Moschandreas, David

Space, David Wyon

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1267 (SP

97)

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASHRAE DESIGN

MANUAL FOR DISTRICT HEATING AND

COOLING SYSTEMS 6.02 309,186

S08.04

E09.06

X10.12

X11.06

C?

A3, A6,

C1, D1,

E1, E2

GWA RESEARCH

G. PHETTEPLACE

(1)

PMSC - STEVE TREDINNICK,

David Wade, Vic Penar, Samer

Khoudeir, Moustapha Assayed, Kurt

Liebendorfer

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1272

INLET INSTALLATION EFFECTS ON

FORWARD CURVED CENTRIFUGAL FANS,

AIR AND SOUND 5.01 49,500

S07.04

E07.09

X08.01

X08.06

X09.01

X09.06

C?

C6, D1,

D7

AMCA

MARK STEVENS

(6)

PMSC - JOHN MURPHY,

David Carroll, Franco Cincotti,

Zhiping Wang

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1274

FIELD PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF

PACKAGE EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFY THE

BENEFITS OF PROPER SERVICE AND

DETERMINE THE LONG TERM NEED FOR

MONITORING, FDD AND CONTINUOUS

COMMISSIONING TECHNOLOGY

7.05

7.09 139,451

S04.04

E06.04

X07.05

X08.03

C? O&MT

ADM ASSOCIATES

TAGHI ALEREZA

'(10)

PMSC - TODD ROSSI Steve

Blanc, Mike Brambley, Jim Braun,

Ken Peet, Chris Scruton

BELLSOUTH TELECOM $500

Status

RL - G. JACKINS

1284

DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING AND

SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF INDUSTRIAL

PULSE CLEANED DUST COLLECTORS 5.04 114,617

S06.04

E07.10

X09.02

C? B1, B2

BLUE HEAVEN TECH.

ROBERT BURKHEAD

CHARLES ROSE

(7)

PMSC - Bruce McDonald

John Lyle, Wayne Lawton, George

Adams

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1287

PARTICLE COUNTER SPECIFICATION FOR

USE WITH FILTER PERFORMANCE TEST

STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 2.04 101,853

S07.09

E08.11

X09.08

X10.09

C?

B2, B3,

C4

RTI INTERNATIONAL

JAMES HANLEY

(4)

PMSC- PHILLIP WINTERS, Mark

Renn, Paolo Tronville,

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1302

COMPARISON OF GAS PHASE AIR

FILTRATION EQUIPMENT (GPAFE) LAB TESTS

TO FIELD EXPERIENCE 2.03 158,858

S05.04

E07.05

X07.07

C?

IAQ,

C&H

UNIV. OF DENVER

DONALD H. STEDMAN

'(9)

PMSC - GEMMA KERR

William Lull, Paolo Tronville, Phil

Winters, Nick Agopian

Status

RL - I. WALKER

Flight tests with surveys started on 08.03 on one airline. Another set of flight tests and surveys on same airline done 08.07

Flight tests on another airline started in February 09. Funded extension for $257k approved in Oct. 2009 to test and survey

on third airline. Tests on third airline tentatively planned for summer 2010.

Project under contract and work started 08.04 Project scope expanded and cost increased by $110k based on co-funding

from Empower 08.11. End date extended to June, 2011 due to time commitments of co-PI in ASHRAE senior leadership

position.

FR SUB. 09.07. TC approved FR 10.01. Need TP draft from PI to complete. PMS and TC are targeting TP for 2011

winter meeting in Las Vegas. Submission deadline is April 2010. No draft TP submitted yet to MORTS

Draft FR SUB. To PMS in NY. MORTS Needs copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date now if TC has not

approved FR and draft TP from P.I.. RL reported that PMS is getting additional information to finalize report

Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 09.02 has past. Last progress report

was submitted in October 2008. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.

FR SUB. 10.05. TC approved of draft FR 09.12 via e-mail ballot. Need TP draft from PI and completed Disposition

of ASHRAE Resarch Results form from TC to complete.

FR SUB. 07.11. TP SUB. 08.02. PMS responded with comments on FR 08.04. PI resubmitted FR 08.08.. PMS sent

strong letter to PI on 09.03.09 on shortcomings in report and noncompliance with PI's proposal. TC voted to terminate

project 10 – 0 – 1 - CNV at Orlando meeting.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1306

INCIDENT-RESPONSE MONITORING

TECHNOLOGIES FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN AIR

QUALITY 9.03 98,000

S06.04

E07.02

X07.07

X10.01

C? B2, D5

TNO

J.B.G.A. HAVERMANS

(0)

PMSC -Brian Reilly

Richard Johnson, Bill Needelman,

Richard Fox, Robert Rebsamen,

Pete Malone

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1312

TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT DETECTION

AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR AIR

HANDLING UNITS

7.05

1.04

7.03

7.04 113,623

S05.09

E07.09

X08.08

X09.08

X10.03

C? O&MT

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

JIN WEN

'(3)

PMSC - PHIL HAVES

Jim Coogan, Jim Gartner, John

House, Srinivas Katipamula, Dave

Underwood

Iowa Energy Center Donation In-

kind Letter 03.09

Status

RL - G. JACKINS

1316

EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE HEAT

TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE PITCH IN A

HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE TUBE BUNDLE 8.05 179,128

S05.09

E08.03

X08.07

X09.07

X10.07

C? DT

KANSAS STATE UNIV.

STEVE ECKELS

'(9)

PMSC - PETUR THORS

Sateesh Kulankara, Ben Dingel,

Louay Chamra

$5k Assoc. Air Bal. Council

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1320

THE IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD

REFRIGERATOR STORAGE ON THE SHELF

LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 8.09 126,580

S05.09

E07.03

X08.02

X09.09

X10.09

C? FPP

IOWA STATE UN.

MICHAEL PATE

'(6)

PMSC - KYUNG JANG Paul

Sikir, Lawrence Wethje, Tonya

Gamblin

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1322

URP

PRODUCTIVITY AND PERCEPTION BASED

EVALUATION OF INDOOR NOISE CRITERIA

2.06

2.01 69,638

S04.12

E06.03

X06.10

X07.02

X07.06

X08.06

X09.02

X10.01

C?

IAQ,

C&H

UNIV. NEBRASKA-LINC

LILY M. WANG

'(9)

PMSC - MARK SCHAFFER

Warren Blazier, Pat Marks, Tom

Paige, Jerry Lilly, Howard Kingsbury

Status

RL - I. WALKER

TP SUB. 07.12 Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 10.03 has past. Last

progress report was submitted in January 2010. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.

TP SUB. 10.02 to HVAC&R J. Need copy of Draft FR or new estimated end date in Albquerque. Current contract

end date is 10.07. Last progress report was submitted for period up to October 2009. Remaining two payments are for final

contract deliverables. PI changed from Bruce Babin to Steve Eckels on 08.11 when Babin left Univ.

Need regular progress reports from PI or Draft FR. The last progress report we have on file is from December 2008. RL

indicated in Orlando that PI reported to TC at that meeting and was going to catch-up ASHRAE HQ with regular progress

reports. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.

PI was on maturnity leave November 4, 2007 – January 14, 2008. She was working on 2 TPs and FR prior. Project end

date has been extended six times by TC and PI. RL reported in Orlando final report etc submitted to TC before winter

meeting. PI is Lily Wang and will take a sabbatical to complete work. Two TPs drafts were submitted in January 2010.

What we have for a final report is a graduate student dissertation from 2008. Need copy of Draft FR from PI or new

estimated end date from TC in Albuquerque

PART 1 FR SUB. 08.01. P.I. Reported in April 2008 that he was sick. MORTS was unable to reach. Piet Jacobs

responded on 09.01.23 that he is taking over project and reports were forthcoming. Updated Interim report on Part 1

submitted in Jun. 2009. PI requested funded extension of $11,195 on 3/24/2010. PMS approved on 10.04 proceeding

to Part 2 of project but without funded extension. MORTS notified PI on 4/6/2010 that we do not think a funded

extension is warranted given time lost when PI was sick. PI understood and was going to speak with TNO

management.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1325

ENVIRONMENTAL WEATHER LOADS FOR

HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF

BUILDINGS

4.04

4.02

Std

160p 128,000

S05.09

E07.03

X08.03

X09.03

X09.06

X10.01

X10.07

C? DT

SYRACUSE UNIV.

JENSEN ZHANG

'(1)

PMSC - ANDRE DESJARLAIS

Anton Tenwolde, Andreas Holm,

Martha Van Geem, Dru Crawley,

Bob Morris

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1327

FLOW PATTERN AND PRESSURE DROP

DETERMINATION FOR TWO-PHASE AMMONIA

FLOW IN VARIOUS PIPES 10.03 215,240

S07.04

E08.10

X08.12

X09.12

X12.06

C? C6, D1

DANISH TECH. INST.

THOMAS LUND

(0)

PMSC - DOUG REINDL,

James Shepherd, Bruce Nelson,

Jeff Welch, Gene Troy, Gray Price

IIAR $10k Co-funder

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

1328

ALGORITHM FOR SMOKE MODELING IN

LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED BUILDINGS

5.06

9.12 80,000

S06.04

E07.10

X08.03

X08.09

X08.12

X10.06

C?

B2, C1,

C3, C6

NRCC

AHMED KASHEF

(2)

PMSC - JOHN KLOTE

William Webb, Ray Sinclair

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1332

URP

REVISIONS TO THE ASHRAE THERMAL

COMFORT TOOL TO MAINTAIN

CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004 2.01 7,500

S05.04

E05.10

X06.10

X09.12

C?

IAQ,

C&H

CHARLIE HUIZENGA

CHARLIE HUIZENGA

'(10)

PMSC - DAN INT HOUT Eric

Adams, Peter Simmonds, Nick

Rajkovich

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1333

URP HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENTS 5.02 50,000

S05.06

E07.06

X07.12

X08.12

C? DT

TEXAS A&M U.

CHARLIE CULP

'(8)

PMSC - HERMAN BEHLS

Richard Evans, Steve Idem, Tom

Ponder

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1335

EFFECTS OF TYPICAL INLET CONDITIONS ON

AIR OUTLET PERFORMANCE 5.03 125,762

S09.04

E11.03

C?

A5, A6,

A7, B1,

B2, C1,

C3, C6,

C7, D1,

E1, E2

U. NEVADA - LAS VEGAS

BRIAN LANDSBERGER

'(10)

PMSC - DAVID JOHN, Leon

Kloostra, Ken Loudermilk, Jack

Stegall, Gaylon Richardson

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

TP SUB (TRNS-00170-2008). Draft FR SUB. 09.09. PMS chair reported in January that PI is addressing FR comments.

Need TC approval of draft FR in Albuquerque to closeout or new estimated end date.

CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through March 2010.

Project end date has been extended five times by TC and PI. One reason for extension was because a new method for

predicting (simulated) damage had been developed. RL reported draft final report presented to PMS in Orlando. HQ does

not have copy of this report, which should trigger 2nd to last payment. Need copy of Draft FR and TP from PI or regular

progress reports. No progress reports from PI since Oct. 2009.

P.I. changed with PMS ok in 2007. Need regular progress reports from PI event though all progress payment have

been made. Last progress report was submitted in June 2010 after missing April report. Remaining two payments are for

final contract deliverables.

FR SUB. 09.04. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI

FR SUB. 06.12. AR 07.06, TP Requirement waived by TC. Two funded extensions for $2.5k each approved in Jun. 2009

to bring tool update with latest standard and to clear-up source code issue. Need updated tool and FR from PI in

Albuquerque for TC approval and project closeout

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1339

SELECTION OF DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT

ALTITUDE 8.12 118,910

S10.05

E11.04

X?

C? C6, D1

MISSISSIPPI STATE U.

NELSON FUMO

'(7)

PMSC - WAYNE CAUDLE,

Stephen Brickley, William Griffiths

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1344

CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION STRATEGY

UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION AND VALIDATION

OF MINIMUM PRESSURE DIFFERENTIALS

FOR BASIC CONFIGURATION AND

APPLICATIONS

9.11

8.04 119,000

S09.04

E11.03

C?

A6, B2,

C3, C6

ENGSYSCO, INC.

WEI SUN

'(5)

PMSC - JIM COOGAN, Roger

Lautz, R. Vijayakumar, Victor

Neuman, Kishor Khankari

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1345

WATERSIDE FOULING PERFORMANCE OF

BRAZED-PLATE TYPE CONDENSERS IN

COOLING TOWER APPLICATIONS 8.05 130,202

S08.04

E10.10

C? D1

OKLAHOMA STATE U.

L. CREMASCHI

(8)

PMSC - JIM BOGART, Art

Fovargue, Ken Schultz, Axel

Kriegsman, Xudong Wang -

ARTI Co-funding $47k - Xudong

Wang ARTI PMS rep.

StatusRL - R. BAILEY

1352

EVAPORATION IN FLOODED CORRUGATED

PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA

AND AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL 1.03 97,585

S06.09

E08.09

X10.08

C?

A4, A8,

D1, D2,

D3

GHULAM ISHAQ KHAN

INSTITUTE

SULTAN KHAN

(0)

PMSC - ZAHID AYUB,

Bruce Nelson, Gary Price,

Status


1353

STABILITY AND ACCURACY OF VAV BOX

CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS 1.04 99,153

S07.09

E09.02

X09.08

X10.02

X10.06

C?

A1, C6,

D1

DREXEL UNIV.

JEN WIN

(3)

PMSC - JEFFREY STEIN, Len

Damiano, John Kettler, Jim

Coogan, Raj Daswani

Status


1356

METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE ACTUAL

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PIPE AND

DUCT INSULATION AT BELOW-AMBIENT

TEMPERATURES 1.08 154,003

S08.08

E10.07

X?

C?

A1, A6,

C1, C6

OKLAHOMA STATE U.

LORENZO CREMASCHI

'(8)

PMSC - Andre Desjarlais , Chris

Crall, Scott Miller , Todd Jekel

Status


1360

HOW DO FILTERS CHANGE THROUGH THEIR

LIFE: PRESURE DROP, EFFICIENCY, WEIGHT

GAIN AND DUST COMPOSITION? 2.04 185,220

S09.04

E11.03

C?

B2, B3,

A6, A7,

C4, C2

RTI INTERNATIONAL

KATHLEEN OWEN

(4)

RTAR ACCEPTED 05.10

WS REC. 06.08 RET. 06.10

WS REC 08.08, APPRVD 08.10

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1361

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING TOWERS

USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT

DEVICES 3.06 179,715

S08.04

E09.10

X10.04

C?

A4, B2,

C4, D3,

E2

U. OF PITTSBURGH

J. MACHER

(3)

PMSC - MICHAEL PATTON, Sarah

Ferrari, John New, Richard Miller -

Subject to change

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1365

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING

ENVELOPE DETAILS FOR MID- AND HIGH-

RISE BUILDINGS 4.04 105,000

S09.01

E10.12

X?

C?

C3, A6,

A1, B2

MORRISON

HERSHFIELD LTD.

MARK LAWTON

(11)

PMSC- Peter Adams, Alex

McGowan, Anton TenWolde, Sivio

Plescia, Rick Peters

StatusRL - J. HOUSE

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009.

FR SUB. 10.04. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque. If possible, TC has been asked to

expedite review and approval of FR prior to Albuquerque. ASHRAE will provided electronic meeting facilities if needed.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports

CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. TC helping to coordinate rotor and cassette donation to project through

industry contacts.

CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009. PI getting

behind again.

CONTRACT FINALIZED WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports

TP SUB. 08.06 (HVAC&R J Vol. 15 No. 2 ) Need draft FR or new estimated end date in Albuquerque. PI progress

reports up-to-date through April 2010. Expected draft FR in May 2010.

PI behind on quarterly progress reports since January 2010. Need draft FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC

and PI. Remaining two payments are for final contract deliverables.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - TC asked PI to clarify proposal in writing prior to award. PI up-to-date

on progress reports through April 2010. Need draft FR or new estimated end date in Albuquerque.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1376

METHOD OF TEST TO EVALUATE FIELD

PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

VENTILATION SYSTEMS 5.10 94,048

S07.11

E08.10

X09.04

X09.12

C?

A7, A1,

A5, B2,

C2, C6,

D1

UNIV. OF MINNESTOTA

THOMAS K. KUEHN

(6)

PMSC - STEPHEN BROWN,

Derek Schrock, Richard

Swierczyna, Gaylon Richardson,

Rodney Lewis

StatusRL - D. CASTELLAN

1383

DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE SYSTEM

MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION AND

ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND SYSTEMS 6.05 147,687

S09.04

E11.03

C?

A1, C1,

C6

WRIGHTSOFT CORP.

CHIP BARNABY

(1)

PMSC - PETER SIMMONDS, Dru

Crawley, Jan Kosny, Jaap

Hogeling, Mike O'Rourke

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1385

DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN TOOLS FOR

SURFACE WATER HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

(SWHP) 6.08 193,192

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C?

A1, A2,

C1

OKLAHOMA STATE U.

JEFFERY D. SPITLER

(8)

PMSC - PILJAE IM, Gary

Phetteplace, Andrew Chiasson

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1387

THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN FOR

EMERGENCY COOLING 6.09 117,174

S08.04

E10.04

X10.07

C? A1, C6

KANSAS STATE UNIV.

D. FENTON

(9)

PMSC - BRIAN SILVETTI, Ken

Fulk, Frank Pucciano, Valli Sorrell,

Guy Frankenfield

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1388

REEVALUATION OF HIGH - ALTITUDE

EFFECTS ON OPERATION OF GAS-FIRED

BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS 6.01 148,454

S07.09

E08.09

X09.08?

C? A1, A6

GAS CONSULTANTS,

CJ SUCHOVSKY

(5)

PMSC - DAVID BIXBY, Hall Virgil,

Ray Albrecht, Thomas Butcher

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1390

SHORT-TERM CURTAILMENT OF HVAC

LOADS IN BUILDINGS 7.04 130,617

S08.09

E10.04

X11.04

C?

A6, C6,

C7, D1

UNIV. OF CENTRAL FL.

LIXING GU

(12)

PMSC - John House, Steve Blanc,

Peng Xu, Gene Strehlow

Status

RL - G. JACKINS

1395

HEAT GAINS FROM ELECTRICAL AND

CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2 9.02 192,101

S06.04

E08.04

X09.02

X10.02

X10.09

C?

A1, A6,

A7, C3

KANSAS STATE UNIV.

WARREN N. WHITE

(9)

PMSC - John Riley

Dennis Wessel, Dales Cagwin

Status

RL- C. LAWSON

1397

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF

HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOM (OR) AIR

DISTRIBUTION 9.06 140,685

S08.09

E10.08

C? B2, E1

U. OF COLORADO

John Z. ZHAI

(9)

PMSC - BOB COX, Carl Lawson,

Rick Hermans, Kimball Ferguson

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1402 COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY CASES 10.07 104,746

S07.09

E09.08

X?

C?

A1, A4,

C6, A6,

A7, D1,

D4,

U. OF MISSOURI

BRIAN FRICKE

(9)

PMSC - VAN BAXTER, Mary

Saroka, Carl Roberts, Rob Uhl,

Derrick Ahler

ARTI Co-funding $10k - Dominic

Kolandayan

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through February 2010.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.

FR SUB. 09.10. TC 10.7 approved draft FR via e-mail letter ballot on 10.02. Need TP draft on final results from PI and

completed Disposition of ASHRAE Resarch Results form from TC to complete.

Two TPs to be presented in Albuquerque on project. Last progress report received through December 2009. Need

draft FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC and PI

FR SUB. 10.02. Need TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - MORTS Needs to work out license issue for Energy Plus routines.

PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Last progress report received through December 2009. Need draft

FR or new end date in Albuquerque from TC and PI.

Work started 08.05. Project was delayed while PMS lined up equipment donations. One piece of donated equipment sent

for testing was wrong. RAC approved $4k extension in March 2009 to retest correct equipment. FR SUB. 10.03. Need

TC approval of FR and TP draft from PI in Albuquerque.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1404

DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYSIS AND

MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR ACCURATE

PREDICTION OF BUILDING ANNUAL ENERGY

USE BASED ON MINIMUM SHORT-TERM DATA

MONITORING PERIODS 4.07 199,512

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C? A7, C3

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL

OF ENGINEERING

BASS ABUSHAKRA

(6)

PMSC - ROBERT

SONDEREGGER, Jeff Haberl,

Vern Smith

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1408

THE EFFECTS OF LINING LENGTH ON

INSERTION LOSS OF ACOUSTICAL DUCT

LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK 2.06 173,177

S08.09

E10.08

X11.08

C? B2

UNLV

DOUG D. REYNOLDS

(10)

PMSC -Jerry Lilly, Mark E Schaffer,

John B Gierzak, Kim Osborn,

Francis (J. R.) Babineau, Robert

Lilkendey

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1409

STABILITY OF CANDIDATE LUBRICANT FOR

C02 REFRIGERATION 3.02 46,200

S09.09

E10.08

X?

C? D2, D3

SPAUSCHUS ASSOC.

NGOC DUNG ROHATGI

(4)

PMSC - LIZ DIXON, Chris Seeton,

Scott Gustafson, Sonny

Sundaresan, Dale Carr

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1415

THERMAL AND LIGHTING PERFORMANCE

METRICS OF TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING

DEVICES 4.05 105,000

S10.05

E11.10

X?

C?

A7, C1,

C3, E1,

E2

NRCC

Aziz Laouadi

(2)

PMSC - KAMEL HADDAD, William

DuPont, Ross McCluney

Status RL - J. HOUSE

1416

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNAL SURFACE

CONVECTION CORRELATIONS FOR ENERGY

AND LOAD CALCULCATION METHODS 4.07 168,236

S08.04

E11.03

C?

A6, A1,

A2, C3,

C6

U. OF TEXAS - AUSTIN

ATILA NOVOSELAC

(8)

PMSC - DAN FISHER, Steve

Bruning, Jan Kosny.

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1418

OPTIMIZING THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN GRID

RESOLUTION AND SIMULATION ACCURACY:

COARSE GRID CFD MODELING 4.10 85,605

S08.09

E10.08

C? C1, C3

U. OF COLORADO

John Z. ZHAI

(9)

PMSC -Chao-Hsin Lin, Jim

VanGilder, Stuart Dols, Xudong

Yang

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1420

INLET AND DISCHARGE INSTALLATION

EFFECTS ON AIRFOIL (AF) CENTRIFUGAL

PLENUM PLUG FANS FOR AIR AND SOUND

PERFORMANCE 5.01 135,600

S10.04

E11.03

X?

C? B2?

AMCA

Alain Guedel

(6)

PMSC - FRANCO CINCOTTI, Curt

Eichelberger, Radha Ganesh,

Michael Bredel, Thomas Bader

Status RL - D. CASTELLAN

1431

ANALYSIS OF TRANSIENT

CHARACTERISTICS, EFFECTIVENESS, AND

OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIRLOCKS 9.11 114,000

S07.12

E09.11

X?

C?

A6, B2,

B3

ENGSYSCO, INC.

WEI SUN

( 5 )

PMSC - KISHOR KHANKARI,

Philip Winters, John Varley,

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1444

URP

EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF TWO-

PHASE PRESSURE DROPS AND FLOW

PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-410a

AND AMMONIA

1.03

8.04

8.05 179,000

S07.09

E10.08

X?

C?

A6, C6,

C7, D1,

D2, D3

EPFL

JOHN R. THOME

(0)

PMSC - BRUCE NELSON, Jon

Hartfield, Mustafa Yanik, Samuel

Yanamotta, Eric Ratts

Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM &

R. HERMANS


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED

Project underway. Need Draft FR or new estimated end date. Current contract end date of 09.11 is past. Need

progress reports. Last report Oct. 2009.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. P.I. is experiencing problems finalizing subcontract with Arizona State

University. MORTS helping with subcontract negotiations now. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through

April 2010.

FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT

COST FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has

asked staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly

progress reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work

completed.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. Draft TP on project submitted to HVAC&R J in January 2010. PI Up-to-

date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1448

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR

REFRIGERATING MACHINERY ROOMS 4.03 93,368

S09.09

E11.01

X?

C? B2, D3

CPP, INC.

RONALD L. PETERSEN

(9)

PMSC - STEVE TAYLOR, Steve

Duda, Sturat Dols, Bryce Griffith?

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1449

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COST

ASSESSMENT OF HUMIDITY CONTROL

OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 6.03 160,000

S08.09

E10.08

X?

C?

A1, A2,

B2, C6,

D1

BLDG SCIENCE CORP.

ARMIN RUDD

(1)

PMSC - Mike Lubliner, John

Andrews, Steve Slayzak, Mark

Olsen, Xudong Wang

ARTI Co-funding $50k - Xudong

Wang PMS rep.

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1455

ADVANCED CONTROL SEQUENCES FOR

HVAC SYSTEMS - PHASE I AIR DISTRIBUTION

AND TERMINAL SYSTEMS 1.04 160,000

S09.04

E11.03

C? A1

TAYLOR ENGR.

MARK HYDEMAN

(10)

PMSC - MIKE POUCHAK, Barry

Bridges, Damian Ljungquist, David

Underwood, Curtis Klaassen

Status


1456

ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT NATURAL AND

HYBRID VENTILATION MODELS IN WHOLE-

BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS 4.07 89,463

S08.04

E09.04

X09.09

X10.06

C?

A1, A2,

A3, B1,

C1

U. COLORADO-Boulder

J. ZHAI

(9)

PMSC - JOE HUANG, Philip

Haves, Jan Hansen, David Banks,

Norman Bourassa, Steve

Szymurski.

ARTI Co-funding $17.570k -

Xudong Wang PMS rep.

CIBSE co-funding $10k - Pending

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1457

BY-PRODUCT PRODUCTION FROM

PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION ASSOCIATED

WITH INDOOR AIR CLEANING DEVICES 2.03 134,899

S07.09

E09.08

X10.09

C? B2

U. WISCONSIN

DEAN TOMPKINS

(6)

PMSC - ERIK KUIPER, Robert

Hendry, Brain Krafthefer, Marilyn

Listvan, Douglas Vanosdell,

Carolyn Kerr

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1460

DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WET-BULB

ASPIRATOR APPARATUS

SSPC

41

1.01 88,476

S09.04

E10.03

X11.02

C? C1

U. WISCONSIN

GREG NELLIS

(6)

PMSC - PATRICK COLLINS,

Richard Hall, Charlie Wright, Ron

Nelson, Jon Douglas

Status


1466

DEVELOPMENT OF A CALIBRATION

REFERENCE FOR USE WITH TEST

STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999 2.04 173,733

S08.04

E09.10

X10.04

C?

B2, B3,

C4

U. MINNESOTA

T. KUEHN

(6)

PMSC - JAMES KUBOKAWA,

Bruce McDonald, Philip Winters,

Zied Driss, Paolo Tronville, Eric

Chen

ARTI co-funding $10k - Eric Chen

PMS rep.

Status

RL - I. WALKER

PI behind on quarterly progress reports since Dec. 2009. Reason: PI's wife passed away in 2008. Need regular progress

reports and new end date or draft FR from TC and PI.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI behind on quarterly progress reports since Oct. 2009. Need regular

progress reports or draft FR from TC and PI.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - MOU finalized with ARTI for co-funding. Need to purchase device from

U. Minnesota using ARTI funds. Device will cost ASHRAE $10k to procure for ARTI. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress

reports through April 2010. Need new end date or draft FR from TC and PI.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through April 2010. PI

anticipates draft final report by May 2010.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED - Finalize ARTI and CIBSE co-funding. FR SUB. 09.10. TP draft

submitted to HVAC&R J in 2009. Need copy. Need TC approval of draft FR & copy of TP draft on final results from PI

to complete

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1467

BALANCING LATENT HEAT LOAD BETWEEN

DISPLAY CASES AND STORE COMFORT

COOLING 10.07 167,425

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C?

A1, A4,

A6, C6,

D1, D4

U. OF COLORADO

MICHAEL

BRANDEMUEHL

(9)

PMSC - DARYL ERBS, Robert Uhl,

Mary Saroka, David Hinde, Xudong

Wang ARTI Co-funding $84k -

Xudong Wang PMS rep.

StatusRL - R. AGUILO

1468

DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE BUILDING

INFORMATION MODEL (BIM) FOR THERMAL

MODEL COMPLIANCE TESTING 1.05 175,311

S09.09

E11.01

X?

C?

C1, C3,

C6

TEXAS A&M U.

MARK J. CLAYTON

(8)

PMSC - DAVE BRANSON, Chip

Barnaby, Tim Dwyer, John

Kennedy, Larry Schaefer

Status


1469

THERMAL COMFORT IN COMMERCIAL

KITCHENS 5.10 350,000

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C?

A1, B1,

B2, C1,

D1

KEMA, INC.

JOHN L. STOOPS

(10)

PMSC - GREG DUCHANE, Derek

Schrock, Rich Swierczyna, Frank

Kohout, Mark Finck

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1472

URP

EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF MODELING

TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS REFRIGERATION

CYCLES 10.04 50,000

S07.09

E08.08

X09.09

X10.09

C?

B1, C1,

D6

UNIV. OF WISCONSIN -

MADISON

GREG NELLIS

SANFORD KLEIN

(6)

PMSC - PRADEEP BANSAL, Art

Garbarino, Eric Ratts, Gerald Wyatt

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

1475

UPDATING HEAT AND MOISTURE

PRODUCTION RATES OF MODERN SWINE

AND THEIR HOUSING SYSTEMS 2.02 180,000

S09.01

E12.02

X?

C?

A6, B2,

C1, C6

US MEAT ANIMAL

RESEARCH CENTER

TAMI BROWN-BRANDL

(9)

PMSC - Lingying Zhao, Gerald L

Riskowski, Henry Hays, Jim

Coogan

StatusRL - I. WALKER

1476

URP

WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENABLING

ECONOMIC AND SCALABLE R718 CHILLERS –

PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT 8.02 228,294

S09.09

E10.07

X?

C? D2, D3

MICHIGAN STATE U.

NORBERT MULLER

(5)

PMSC - PHILLIP JOHNSON, Rick

Heiden, Mark Adams, Alan Eber

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. CONTRACTOR HAS REQUESTED THAT CONTRACT BE POST

DATED SO THAT THEY CAN ACCOUNT FOR PREVIOUS CHARGES TO PROJECT BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.

NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS FROM P.I.

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. ASHRAE STAFF PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR KEMA RECRUITMENT

LETTER FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. TP SUB. SPRING '09 (LO-09-092)


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1477

URP

DEVELOPMENT OF TYPICAL YEAR WEATHER

FILES FROM ISH DATABASE OF HISTORICAL

WEATHER DATA FOR 2500 INTERNATIONAL

LOCATIONS 4.02 62,551

S07.09

E08.06

X09.03

X10.07

C?

A6, C1,

C6, E2

WHITE BOX

TECHNOLOGIES

JOE HUANG

(10)

PMSC - DRU CRAWLEY, Don

Colliver, Chip Barnaby, Steve

Cornick, Patrick Carpenter, Didier

Thevenard, Tim McDowell

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1478

MEASURING AIRTIGHTNESS OF MID- AND

HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 4.03 150,000

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C? A1, B2

WISS, JANNEY,

ELSTNER, ASSOC.

WAGDY ANIS

(1)

PMSC - STUART DOLS, Iain

Walker, Craig Wray, Andre

Desjarlais, Maria Spinu

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1480

ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND

ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES 5.10 149,995

S08.09

E09.08

X09.12

C?

A6, C6,

E1

ARCH. ENERGY CORP.

RICHARD SWIERCZYNA

(6)

PMSC -Russ Robinson, Mark

Finck, Derek Schrock, Douglas

Horton

PG&E's Foodservice Tech Ctr. In-

kind Co-funder

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1482

UPDATE TO MEASUREMENTS OF OFFICE

EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA 4.01 92,669

S08.04

E09.03

X09.09

C? A6

KANSAS STATE UNIV.

M. HOSNI

(9)

PMSC - CHRISTOPHER WILKINS,

Robert Doeffinger, Steven Bruning,

Curtis Pedersen

CIBSE co-funding $10k - Pending

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1484

ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE OF

SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 3.01 71,259

S08.04

E09.04

X09.07

X10.01

C?

A6, A8,

C6, D7

PURDUE UNIV.

E. GROLL

(5)

PMSC - KEVIN CONNOR, David

Hinde, Donald Bivens, Xudong

Wang, Dominic Kolandayan

ARTI Co-funding $35.6295K -

Dominic Kolandayan PMS rep.

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1486

FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR

CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS - PHASE III: ONLINE-

TIME IMPLEMENTATION 7.05 152,220

S08.04

E10.04

X11.04

C?

D1, D5,

E1

U. OF NEBRASKA -

LINCOLN

HAORONG LI

(9)

PMSC- Srinivas Katipamula, Philip

Haves, John House, Riyaz Papar,

Daryl Showalter

Status

RL - G. JACKINS

1487

THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIMPLIFIED RACK

BOUNDARY CONDITIONS FOR NUMERICAL

DATA CENTER MODELS 4.10 84,714

S09.04

E10.09

C?

C1, C3,

A1, A2,

A7, C6,

C7, D1

U. OF COLORADO

JOHN ZHAI

(9)

PMSC - JIM VANGILDER, Tom

Davidson, Jelena Srebric, Xudong

Yang, Atila Novoselac

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1488

LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL DUCT

FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS

COEFFICIENTS 5.02 54,963

S08.09

E10.02

X10.07

C? A6

TENN. TECH. UNIV.

STEPHEN IDEM

(7)

PMSC - Herman Behls, Patrick

Brooks, Richard Evans, Bass

Abushakra

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

Need regular progress reports from PI during contract extension period, even after remaining progress payment

is issued.


FR SUB 10.05. NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.

FR SUB. 09.08. NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.

Finalize CIBSE co-funding

FR SUB 10.01 NEED TC APPROVAL OF DRAFT FR & TP DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO COMPLETE.

NEED DRAFT FR OR NEW END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE FROM TC and PI. CONTRACT END DATE IS ALMOST

PAST DUE AGAIN.

DRAFT FR SUB. 10.03. NEED PROGRESS REPORTS. LAST REPORT FROM DEC. 2009.

FR SUB 10.03, TWO TPs SUB. 10.04, PMS APPROVED FR 10.03, NEED TC 5.10 APPROVAL OF FR IN

ALBUQUERQUE

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-1




ACTIVE PROJECTS:

1507

BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME BOUNDARY

CONCENTRATIONS 3.01 87,500

S09.09

E10.08

X?

C?

A6, A7,

C1, C7,

D1, D2,

D3

SAFETY CONSULTING

ENGINEERS, INC.

ANDREW KUSMIERZ

(6)

PMSC - ROBERT RICHARD,

Debra Kennoy, Thomas Leck,

Sonny Sundaresan, Steve

Szymurski - ARTI Co-funding $18k

- Steve Szymurski PMS rep.

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1509

STUDY THE DEGRADATION OF TYPICAL

HVAC MATERIALS AND FILTERS IRRADIATED

BY UVC LIGHT ENERGY 2.09 137,563

S09.04

E10.06

X10.10

C?

A6, B2,

D1

U. OF DAYTON RES.

INST.

ROBERT KAUFFMAN

(5)

PMSC - RICHARD VINCENT,

Forrest Fenci, Rick Larson, Gary

Luepke, David Marciniak, Steve

Szymurski

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1512

CFD RESOURCE DECISIONS IN PARTICLE

TRANSPORT MODELING 4.10 121,228

S10.08

E12.07

X?

C?

B1, B2,

B3, C1,

C3

U. OF TEXAS - AUSTIN

ATILA NOVOSELAC

(8)

PMSC - JAMES BENNETT, Jelena

Srebric, Ezzat Khalifa

StatusRL - J. HOUSE

1522

ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGN PROCEDURES

TO PREDICT ROOM AIRFLOW

REQUIREMENTS IN PARTIALLY MIXED ROOM

AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5.03 104,500

S09.09

E11.08

X?

C?

A6, B2,

C6, D1

BUILDING ENERGY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL.

ENGINEERING, LLP.

ZHENG JIANG

QINGYAN CHEN

(5)

PMSC - KEN LOUDERMILK,

Julian Rimmer, Andrey Livchak, Jim

Aswegan,

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1544

ESTABLISHING BENCHMARK LEVELS OF

COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL HOT

WATER USE BY END USE 6.06 194,850

S10.04

E11.11

X?

C?

A1, A2,

A3, A6,

A7,

C1,C2,

C4

APPLIED ENERGY

TECHNOLOGY CO.

CARL HILLER

(10)

PMSC - LANCE DeLAURA, Jim

Lutz, George Kusterer, Chris

Scruton

Status RL - J. HOGELING

1589

URP

EFFECTS OF FIN DESIGN ON FROST AND

DEFROST THERMAL PERFORMANCES OF

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 137,065

S09.09

E11.02

X?

C? D1

OKLAHOMA STATE U.

LORENZO CREMASCHI

(8)

PMSC - MARK JOHNSON, Mustafa

Yanik, Samual Motta, Bill Fox

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1590 URP

IMPLEMENTATION OF TOTAL COST OF

OWNERSHIP (TCO) PRINCIPLES INTO

HIGHER EDUCATION AS AN INTEGRATED

DECISION MAKING TOOL 7.08 125,000

S09.09

E10.10

X?

C? A6

APPA

DOUGLAS

CHRISTENSEN

(3)

PMSC - BRUCE LINDSAY, Matt

Mullen, Chuck Dale-Derks, Charlie

Schneider

Status RL- J. JACKINS

1597 URP

STOCHASTIC CONTROL OPTIMIZATION OF

MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS 1.04 297,866

S10.04

E13.03

X?

C?

A1, A6,

B2

UNIV. OF COLORADO

GREGOR HENZE

(9)

PMSC - KIMBERLY BARKER,

Chariti Young, Steven Taylor, Mike

Wetter

Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM

CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. NEED PROGRESS REPORTS. LAST REPORT FROM DEC. 2009.



ARTI INTERESTED IN CO-FUNDING PROJECT


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through March 2010.


CONTRACT FINALIZED AND WORK STARTED. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress reports through March 2010.


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-2

C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S Annual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10



COMPLETED PROJECTS:

1197

UPDATED ENERGY CALCULATION MODELS

FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC EQUIPMENT

4.07

8.11 78,500

S01.12

E03.09

X04.03

C09.06 DT

U. OF COLORADO

MIKE BRANDEMEUHL

'(9) PMSC - CHIP BARNABY

StatusRL - J. HOUSE

1270

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF

SELECTED REFRIGERANTS IN FLAT

MICROSCALE CONDENSERS 1.03 107,248

S04.12

E06.12

X07.06

X07.12

X08.07

X08.12

C09.07 HR,I&ET

U. OF MARYLAND

MICHAEL OHADI

'(3)

PMSC - MICHELLE FRIEDRICH,

Samuel Yanna Motta, Branko

Kreric, Walid Chakroun


1271

MODELING LOW VELOCITY LARGE SCALE

FLUCTUATING FLOWS IN VENTILATED

SPACES AT TRANSITIONAL REYNOLDS

NUMBERS 4.10 121,156

S07.09

E09.08

C09.11

A6, B2,

B3, A5,

C1, C2,

C3, E1

PURDUE UNIV.

QINGYAN CHEN

(5)

PMSC - RAYMOND HORSTMAN,

Walter Schwartz, Duncan Phillips,

Lin Chao-Hsin, Jelena Srebric


1299

ENERGY IMPLICATIONS OF IN-DUCT

FILTRATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS 2.04 158,838

S07.04

E09.04

X09.08

C10.03 B2

UNIV. TEXAS - AUSTIN

JEFFERY A. SIEGEL

(8)

PMSC - ERIK KUIPER,

James Kubokawa, Phillip Winters,

Paolo Tranville, Derald Welles

Status RL - I. WALKER

1321

MODELING VOC SORPTION OF BUILDING

MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR AIR

QUALITY - PHASE II (SECOND PHASE OF 1097-

RP) 4.10 109,035

S07.09

E09.08

X10.02

C10.04 B2, C2

TSINGHUA UNIV.

XUDONG YANG

(13)

PMSC - GEMMA KERR, Walter

Schwartz, John Zhai, Stuart Dols,

Brian Kraftheffer


1343

METHOD OF TESTING AND DATA

COLLECTION FOR ENERGY

CHARACTERISTICS OF HEALTHCARE

EQUIPMENT 9.06 96,000

S07.04

E08.04

C10.03

A7, C1,

C6

IES ENGINEERS

DANIEL KOENIGSHOFER

(4)

PMSC - ROBERT COX,

Milt Goldman, Robert Doeffinger,

Clark Reed, Kimball Ferguson, Carl

Lawson, John Collins

StatusRL - C. LAWSON

1363

GENERATION OF HOURLY DESIGN-DAY

WEATHER DATA 4.02 78,400

S06.04

E07.10

C09.08

A1, C3,

C6

GARD ANALYTICS

ROGER HEDRICK

(6)

PMSC - CHIP BARNABY, Dru

Crawley, YuJoe Huang, Steve

Brunning

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1373

AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS WITH

STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5.03 99,332

S06.09

E08.09

X08.12

C09.08

A6, B2,

C6, D1

BUILDING ENERGY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL.

ENGINEERING, LLP.

ZHENG JIANG

QINGYAN CHEN

(5)


Fred Lorch, Andrey Livchak


1394

STUDY OF CARBON DIOXIDE

CONDENSATION IN A CHEVRON ANGLE

PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER 8.05 89,315

S07.09

E09.08

C10.05 D2, D1

WASHINGTON STATE

AMIR JOKAR

(11)

PMSC - ZAHID AYUB, Jim

Bogart, Joe Huber,

Status RL - R. HERMANS

FR SUB 04.05. AR W/MODS. TP SUB. 06.01. Need modified and approved FR from PI.

FR SUB 08.09. APPRVD 08.10. TP SUB. 09.06

FR SUB. 09.08, AR 09.11. TP SUB. TO HVAC&R JOURNAL 08.12 (RSCH-00281-2008).

TP SUB. 09.03, FR SUB. 09.07, TC approved draft FR 09.12 via e-mail ballot.

FR SUB 09.08 AR 10.05 TP SUB. 08.09 (4 papers total)

FR SUB 10.01 APPRVD 10.03 TPs SUB. 09.05 AND 10.02

FR SUB. 08.12, APPRVD 09.06, TP SUB. 10.03, DISPO SUB. 10.06

FR SUB. 07.12. FR APPRVD W/RESERVATIONS 09.03. TC waived technical paper requirement on 09.05 Not satisfied

with PI, project, or FR.

Two TPs SUB 08.10 for Louisville. FR SUB. 09.01. TC approved FR 09.08

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-2

C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S Annual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10



COMPLETED PROJECTS:

1438

URP

SIMPLIFIED THERMAL MODEL WITH

EXPERIMENTS TO DESIGN OPTIMIZED

CHILLED CEILING AND POSITIVE

DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM 5.03 79,200

S06.09

E08.09

X09.08

C09.08

A6, C1,

C3

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

OF BEIRUT

NESREEN GHADDAR


Andrey Livchak, Jelena Srebric,

Jianshun Zhang


1453

UPDATING THE ASHRAE CLIMATIC DATA FOR

DESIGN AND STANDARDS 4.02 136,924

S07.04

E08.07

X08.12

X09.02

C09.05

A6, C1,

C6, E2

NUMERICAL LOGISTICS

DIDIER THEVENARD

(2)

PMSC - DRU CRAWLEY,

Joe Huang, Bob Morris, Chip

Barnaby, Steve Bruning


1481

ECONOMIC DATABASE IN SUPPORT OF

STANDARD 90.2

SSPC

90.2 109,000

S08.06

E09.01

C09.07 A2, A5

NAHB Research Center

Craig Drumheller

(3)

PMSC - Merle McBride, Ronald

Nickson, Shirley Muns,

Status RL - G. JACKINS

FR SUB 08.09 AR 09.07 TP SUB. 07.08.

FR SUB 09.01 AR 09.04 TP SUB. 09.05.

FR SUB 09.01 AR 09.06, TP Req. waived, DISPO SUB. 09.12

Attachment #5

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MRV

STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. TC WS Vote Submissions / RL

TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS BIDDING IN SPRING 2010

1493

CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION OF

DUCT FITTING LOSSES

5.02

4.10 EST. $85K 15M C6 WS 10-0-0-0 (10)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.04

WS REC. 08.10 COND. APPRVD.

09.01 RAC CHAIR OK TO BID

09.11 BID SPR. 10

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1502

USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR ADVANCED

SYSTEM OPERATION

1.04

7.09 EST. $240K 15M

A7, B2,

C6 WS 9-0-0-2 (11)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10


09.01

RL OK'D 09.06

BID SPR. 10

Status


1517

VALIDATION OF A LOW-ORDER ACOUSTIC

MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS APPLICATION

FOR DIAGNOSING COMBUSTION DRIVEN

OSCILLATIONS 6.10 EST.$120K 18M C1 WS 4-0-0-2 (6)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10

WS REC. 08.05

COND. APPRVD 08.06

RL OK'D TO BID 08.10

BID FALL '08 RL OK'D FOR

REBID 09.09 BID SPR. 10

Status

RL - J. HOGELING

1547

CO2-BASED DEMAND CONTROLLED

VENTILATION FOR MULTIPLE ZONE HVAC

SYSTEMS 4.03 EST. $130K 18M

A1, A2,

A5 WS 9-0-1-1 (11) CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06

WS REC. 09.12

COND. APPRVD. 10.1

BID SPR. 10


1583

ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY TEST

METHODS 3.01 EST. $80K 12M D2, D3 9-0-0-1 (10) CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 09.08 COND. ACCEPT

09.10 RL OK'D BID SPR. 10

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1596

VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN

RETAIL STORES 4.03 EST. 1,440K 24M A6, B2 6-0-0-2 (8) CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06


10.03 RL OK'D BID SPR. 10

StatusRL - J. HOUSE

5 BIDS RECEIVED. CONFLICT BRANDEMUEHL

ZERO BIDS RECEIVED - 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 0 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 0 ACTUAL BID.

6 BIDS RECEIVED - 12 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 7 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 6 ACTUAL BIDS. TC REJECTED

SINGLE BID ON 09.01 WHEN PROJECT BID 1ST TIME. CONFLICT BAHNFLETH

4 BIDS RECEIVED - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 5 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 4 ACTUAL BIDS.

4 BIDS RECEIVED - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 3 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 4 ACTUAL BIDS. CONFLICT

ELMAHDY - ARTI Interest in Co-funding up to $30k

5 BIDS RECEIVED - 10 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 3 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 5 ACTUAL BIDS.

Attachment #5

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MRV


TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS - POSSIBLY READY TO BID FALL 2010

1399

SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION RATES

FROM PROCESS ACTIVITIES IN

PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOLOGICAL

CLEANROOMS 9.11 EST. 248K 24M

A1, A6,

A7, B2,

C1 ,C2,

C6, D1,

D7 WS 12-0-1-5 (18)

RTAR ACCEPTED 04.10

WS REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10

REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01

REC. 08.03 TABLED 08.04 TIL

S.L RET.08.06 REC.09.08

COND. ACCEPT 09.10 RL OK'D

StatusRL - C. LAWSON

1410

EFFECT OF SYSTEM CHEMICALS TOWARD

THE BREAKDOWN OF LUBRICANTS AND

REFRIGERANTS 3.02 EST, $100K 12M

D1, D2,

D3 WS 7-0-0-3 (10)

RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06

WS REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01

REC.09.10 COND. ACCEPT 09.10

RL OK'D

StatusRL - R. COHEN

1413

DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR

FILLING CLIMATIC DATA-GAPS FOR USE IN

BUILDING PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND

ANALYSIS 4.02 EST. $120K 18M

A7, C1,

C4 WS 8-0-0-1(9)

RTAR ACCEPTED 05.10

WS REC. 08.08 COND. APPRV.

08.10 RL OK'D 09.01.19

BID SPR. '09 RL OK'D REBID?

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1447

PERFORMANCE OF PRESSURIZED

STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS 5.06 EST.$125K 18M

A1, A6,

B2, C1 WS 11-0-0-3 (14)

RTAR ACCEPTED 06.01

WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.02

REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

REC. 09.08 ACCEPTED 09.10


1458

MODELING PERSON-TO-PERSON

CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT IN A

MECHANICAL VENTILATION SPACE 4.10 EST. $150K 24M B3? WS 9-0-0-4 (13)

RTAR ACCEPTED 06.10

WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01

REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

REC.09.08 ACCEPTED 09.10

StatusRL - J. HOUSE

1462

ACTIVE MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING

HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN SORPTION

FLUIDS 8.03 EST.$150K 30M

A1, A2,

B2, C1,

D3, E1 WS 6-0-0-0 (6)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.01


09.06 RL OK'D

StatusRL - R. HERMANS

1495

EFFECT OF LUBRICANT ON THE

DISTRIBUTION OF WATER BETWEEN THE

VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF

REFRIGERANTS 3.03 EST. $25K 3M D1 WS 6-0-0-1 (7)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10

WS REC. 09.05

COND. ACCEPTED 09.06

RL OK'D

Status

RL - R. COHEN

1499

THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY ON THE

RELIABILITY OF ICT EQUIPMENT IN DATA

CENTERS

9.09

SSPC

90.1 EST. $200K 18M A1, D7 WS 14-0-0-1 (15)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10

WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01

REC.09.12 COND. APPRVD. 10.1

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1529

FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL MODELING

OF SOUND TRANSMISSION IN AND

RADIATION FROM LINED DUCTS 2.06 EST.$130K 24M C1, C3 WS 16-0-1-0 (17)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10

WS REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10

REC. 10.02 COND. APPRVD.

10.03


1550

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF INSULATING

COATINGS ON PIPING AND DUCTWORK 1.08 EST. $30K 6M A7, C6 WS 8-0-0-5 (13)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06

WS REC. 09.05 ACCEPTED

09.06 RFP CHECKED BY TC

AND READY


RFP READY TO BID NOW



BID SPR '09 - 6 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 2 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 2 ACTUAL BIDS. TC 4.2 REPORTED ON

10/27/09 THAT THEY PLAN TO REBID THIS PROJECT. RFP READY TO BID NOW




ALL APPROVAL CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED WITH RL BY 9/15/10 IF PROJECT IS GOING TO BE ELIGIBLE

FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FROM APC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TEST CHAMBER

(EST. VALUE $15K)


RFP READY TO BID NOW.

Attachment #5

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MRV


TENTATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS - POSSIBLY READY TO BID FALL 2010 - (Continued)

1556

CHARACTERIZATION OF LIQUID

REFRIGERANT FLOW EMERGING FROM A

FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE 1.03 EST. $190K 30M

C1, C6,

D1 WS 9-0-0-3 (12)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10


09.06 RFP CHECKED AND

READY TO BID

Status RL - S. SOMASUNDARAM

1557

LAB COMPARISON OF RELATIVE

PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE FILTRATION

MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW CHALLENGE

CONCENTRATIONS 2.03 EST. $180K 24M

A2, A5,

B1, B2 WS 12-0-0-0 (12)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10


09.06 RL OK'D FOR BID 09.08

RFP CHECKED AND READY


1564

MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN THE

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER 8.04 EST. $200K 24M

A6, C6,

D1 WS 8-3-0-0 (11)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10



READY

Status RL - R. HERMANS

1565

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASHRAE DESIGN

GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR - AIR

SYSTEMS

8.10

5.05 EST. $150K 24M

A1, A5,

A6,

B1,C1 WS 8-0-0-1 (9)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 09.08 ACCEPT 09.10

RFP CHECKED AND READY


1580

STUDY OF INPUT PARAMETERS FOR RISK

ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE

REFRIGERANTS IN RESIDENTIAL AIR

CONDITIONING AND SMALL COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS 3.01 EST. $250K 12M D2, D3 WS 6-0-0-3 (9)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06



READY

Status RL - R. COHEN

1584

ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE

APPROACHES TO PREDICTING THE

BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT 3.01 EST. 60K 12M D2, D3 9-0-0 CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06


09.10 RL OK'D


Status RL - R. COHEN

1603

ROLE OF HVAC SYSTEMS IN THE

TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS IN

BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL

TRANSPORTATION 9.03 EST. $500K 24M

A5, A6,

A7, B1,

B2, B3 11-0-0-4 (16) CNV

RTAR STAGE SKIPPED


09.10 RL OK'D


Status RL - C. LAWSON

1606

LABORATORY TESTING OF FLAT OVAL

TRANSITIONS TO DETERMINE LOSS

COEFFICIENTS 5.02 EST. $80K 18M D1 7-0-0-1 (8) CNV

RTAR STAGE SKIPPED


09.10 RL OK'D



1613

UPDATE CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA IN

CHAPTER 14 OF THE 2013 HANDBOOK OF

FUNDAMENTALS 4.02 EST. 160K 24M

A6, A7,

B2, C7,

D1 6-0-0-5 (11) CNV

RTAR STAGE SKIPPED


10.03 NEED RL OK

RFP NOT READY TO BID YET.

Status

RL - J. HOUSE


ALL APPROVAL CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED WITH RL BY 9/15/10 IF PROJECT IS GOING TO BE ELIGIBLE

FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010.


RFP READY TO BID NOW. ARTI Interest in Co-funding


RFP READY TO BID NOW. Potential AHRI co-funding up to 25% or $50k max.



RFP READY TO BID NOW. Potential AHRI co-funding up to 25% or $15k max.

Attachment #5

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MRV


PROJECTS AWAITING CONTRACTOR SELECTION APPROVAL:

1515

THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY ACCEPTABILITY

IN BUILDINGS THAT REDUCE ENERGY BY

REDUCING MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM

OVERHEAD DIFFUSERS 2.01 EST.$180K 24M A6, A5 WS 6-0-1-3 (10)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10


09.02 RL OK'D TO BID 09.02

BID SPR. 09

Status

RL - I. WALKER

BID SPR '09 - 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 1 REGISTERED BIDDERS, 1 ACTUAL BID. TECHC REJECTED 10.01.

RAC APPROVED 10.03 BASED ON NEW CO-FUNDING INFO. FROM BIDDER. NEED TO RESUBMIT TO TECHC IN

ALBUQUERQUE. CONFLICT WALKER

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-4

U N S O L I C I T E D R E S E A R C H P R O P O S A L SAnnual 2009-2010 Proposed Contractor 16-Jun-10


STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. (Region) Submissions / RL

UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS:

1611

URP

ON THE ASSOCIATION OF LOW INDOOR

HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN

ABSENTEEISM 2.01 178,000 30 B2

NRCC

ALEXANDRA

THOMPSON

(2) SUBMITTED 09.12

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1612

URP

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND

PREDICTED THERMAL COMFORT IN A

COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK (CEB)

STRUCTURE: COMPLIANCE TO ASHRAE ET*

AND COMPARISION WITH CONVENTIONAL

BUILT STRUCTURES 2.01? 226,800 24 B2, E2

GABA

RICHARD R. GONZALEZ

(9) SUBMITTED 10.01

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1617

URP FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS 5.01 62,013 10 C1, D1

PENN STATE

MICHAEL L. JONSON

(3) SUBMITTED 10.04

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1620

URP

BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR

DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION 5.03 219,014 24 C1, C3

U. NORTH TEXAS

SANDRA BOETCHER

(8) SUBMITTED 10.05

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1622

URP

COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ENERGY

USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN FOR

SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 4.07 10,500 6 C1, C3

KATHLEEN H.

MCCAULEY

KATHLEEN H.

MCCAULEY

(6) SUBMITTED 10.05

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

IAIN ASKED TO DO INITIAL REVIEW AND ASSIGN TC FOR REVIEW. TC 2.1 SUGGESTED AS REVIEW TC BASED

ON COMPLETED PROJECT 1257-RP. CONFLICT ELMAHDY

IAIN HAS REVIEWED URP AND RECOMMENDS THAT WE DROP WITHOUT FURTHER REVIEW BY TCs.

TC 5.1 CHAIR ASKED TO FORM PES AND REVIEW URP ON 5/18/10 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TC 2.6.

CONFLICT BAHNFLETH

TC 5.3 CHAIR ASKED TO FORM PES AND REVIEW URP ON 5/25/10 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TC 4.10.

HAKIM ASKED ON 5/23/10 TO REVIEW URP AND TO POSSIBLY ASSIGN RAC URP LIAISON OR DROP. HAKIM

ASSIGNED TO SECTION 4 (HOUSE) ON 5/27/10. JOHN ASSIGNED TO TC 4.7 ON 5/27/10 WITH POSSIBLE

SUPPORT FROM TC 7.1. TC 7.1 RESPONDED ON 5/28/10 THAT THEY WOULD LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE ON

PES. INITIAL FEEDBACK FROM PES ON 6/10/10 WAS THAT FORMAL REVIEW WAS WASTE OF VOLUNTEER

TIME. RL CONSIDERED THIS INFORMATION AND NOW RECOMMENDS THAT RAC REJECT THIS URP FOR

FUNDING.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-5

W O R K S T A T E M E N T S Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10

MRV


RETURNED WORK STATEMENTS:

1445

ENERGY CONSERVATION, AIR-

CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN HOT-

HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS

2.01

EHC

2.05

5.12

7.06 EST.$175K 36M

A2, A7,

B1, B2 WS 10-1-1-1 (13) CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06

WS REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01

REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03

REC.09.12 RET. 10.1

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1500

A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE SELECTION

OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS 5.03 EST. $120K 24M

A1, A2,

A5, A6,

B2,

C1,C6 WS 12-0-0-4 (16)

RTAR ACCEPTED 07.10

WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

REC.09.08 RET.09.10


1535

A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION FACTOR

CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-SIDE

REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS OF

COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $200K 24M

A6, C1,

D3 WS 11-0-0 CNV

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.01

WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1545

NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD HEATING

AND AIR CHANGE EFFECTIVENESS 5.03 EST. $120K 24M

A1, B2,

C6, C7,

D1 WS 12-0-0-6 (18)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06

WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

REC.09.08 RET. 09.10


1546

EXPANSION AND UPDATE ADPI FOR

OVERHEAD MIXING SYSTEMS IN BOTH

COOLING AND HEATING 5.03 EST. $120K 24M

A1, B2,

C6, C7,

D1 WS 12-0-0-6 (18)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.06

WS REC. 09.02 RET. 09.03

REC.09.08 RET. 09.10


1576

TES SYSTEM PERFORMANCE METRICS

RELATED TO CARBON EMISSION

REDUCTIONSAT THE POWER GENERATION

SOURCE

6.09

1.10 EST. $100K 18M A6 WS 11-0-0-4 (15)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.01

WS REC. 09.05 RET. 09.06

Status

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FEBRUARY 2013 RL - J. HOGELING

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OCTOBER 2011.

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FEBRUARY 2012. - ARTI INTERESTED IN

POSSIBLY CO-FUNDING PROJECT UP TO $50K

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2012.

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2010 - RAC REJECTED LAST

REVIEW - TOPIC OK, BUT WS REQUIRES EXTENSIVE REWRITE OF METHOD OF APPROACH

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 2012.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-5


MRV


WORK STATEMENTS DROPPED BY RAC:

1082

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL EVAPORATION

RATE PREDICTION 8.10 EST.$140K 18M

IAQ,

C&H WS 10-0-0-4 (14)

REC.98-01-27; RETRN. 98-03

REV. 02-01; RETRN 02-06

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1201

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR

THE MEASUREMENT OF TURBULENCE

INTENSITY AT A LABORATORY FUME HOOD

FACE 9.10 EST.$73.5K 12M DT WS 17-0-0-1 (18) REC. 00-03-07, RETRN 00-06

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1220

EARTHQUAKE RESISTIVE DESIGN OF PIPING

AND CONNECTIONS TO COILS, TANKS AND

EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST.$115K 12M DT WS 9-0-0-4 (13)

REC. 00-09--13; RETRN 01-01

REV. 02-11, RETRN 03-01

Status

RL - I. WALKER

1250

IDENTIFICATION OF OPTIMAL MICROBIAL

CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EVAPORATIVE

ADIABATIC COOLING/HUMIDIFICATION

SYSTEMS 5.07 EST.$40K 8M IAQ WS 8-0-0-3 (11) REC. 01-07-16; RETRN 01.10

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1255 IMPROVEMENT OF IAQ IN VEHICLES 9.03 EST.$125K 18M

IAQ,

C&H WS 11-0-0-2 (13)

RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10

WS REC. 01-09-06, RET. 01.10

WS REC.04.09, RET. 04.10

Status

RL - C. LAWSON

1258

SIMULATION AND LABORATORY

COMPARISON OF AHU CONTROL

SEQUENCES 1.04 EST.$100K 18M EC WS 7-3-0-4 (14) REC. 01-09-14 RETRN 01.10

Status


1259

COMPARISON OF AIR LIMITS AND STABILITY

OF AHU CONTROL APPROACHES 1.04 EST.$100K 18M O&MT WS 7-3-0-4 (14)

REC. 01-09-14 RETRN 01.10

REV. 02-08-29 RETRN 02-10

Status


1263

ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSIENT

CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTROL

STRATEGIES OF Li-Br/H20 ABSORPTION

CHILLERS 8.03 EST.$120K 24M ESM WS 8-0-0-6 (14)

RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10

WS REC. 01-12-17, RET. 02.01

REC. 05.08 RET. 05.10

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1285

IMMISCIBLE OIL RETURN IN PACKAGE

TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS CHARGED WITH

HYDROFLUOROCARBON (HFC)

REFRIGERANT 10.10 EST. $75K 12M O&MT WS 5-0-0-2 (7) REC. 02-09-04 RETRN 02-10

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY

RAC DUE TO LACK OF RECENT ACTIVITY. RESUBMIT AS RTAR IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH

UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES

TOPIC HAS TIME EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON

PLAN HAS BEEN GRANTED DUE TO TC SUBMISSION WITHIN LAST YEAR. TOPIC WILL NOW BE DROPPED

FROM PLAN IN OCTOBER 2006 UNLESS APPROVED FOR BID BY RAC. REVISED WORK STATEMENT MUST BE

RESUBMITTED TO RAC




RESUBMITTED TO RAC



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-5


MRV


WORK STATEMENTS DROPPED BY RAC: (Continued)

1295 PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATION OF IFC/ifcXML 1.05 EST. $115K 18M DT WS 7-0-0-0 (7) REC. 03-02-05 RETRN 03-06

Status


1296

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIZING CENTRIFUGAL

CHILLER OPERATIONS (FORMALLY 1069-WS) 8.02 EST.$75K 10M DT WS 9-0-0-4 (13)

REC. 03-02-05 RETRN 03-06

REC 04-05-15 RETRN 04.06

Status

RL - R. HERMANS

1310

COMPARISON OF REFRIGERATED

WAREHOUSE DOCK CONSTRUCTION

TECHNIQUES

10.05

10.08 EST. 75K 24M REF WS 7-0-0-1 (8) REC. 03-07-02 RETRN 03-10

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

1337

BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR

THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT 10.07 EST. $40K 12M O&MT WS 10-0-0-3 (13)

RTAR ACCEPTED 02.10

WS REC. 05.05 RETRN 05.06

REC. 05.08 RET. 05.10

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

1342

ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHCARE

SPACES BY FUNCTION 9.06 EST. $57K 9M

A6, C1,

C3 TC Formal Vote Pending

NO RTAR

WS REC. 05.05 RETRN 05.06

High-profile project for Society

Status

RL - C. LAWSON



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES



UPDATED REFERENCES




RESUBMITTED TO RAC



UPDATED REFERENCES

Attachment #5

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MRV


WORK STATEMENTS TO REVIEW: Annual Meeting - Albuquerque

1434

REFRIGERATED FACILITIES DOORWAY

INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION 10.05 EST.$160K? 18M

A6, A8,

C6, D1,

D7, E1 WS 7-0-0 (7)

RTAR ACCEPTED 06.06

WS REC. 10.05

Status

RL - R. AGUILO

1561

PROCEDURES TO ADJUST OBSERVED

CLIMATIC DATA FOR REGIONAL OR

MICROCLIMATIC VARIATIONS 4.02 EST. $200K 24M

A6, A7,

B2, C7,

D1 WS 9-0-1-1 (11)

RTAR ACCEPTED 08.10

WS REC. 10.05

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1566

EQUATIONS TO ESTIMATE EVAPORATION

RATES FROM WETTED SURFACES IN

NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND

INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING AND MEAT

PROCESSING PLANTS 8.10 EST. $300K 24M

A1, A6,

A7, B2,

C1, D1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 10.05

StatusTOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013 RL - R. HERMANS

1581

DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP GUIDELINES

FOR UNITARY AIR CONDITIONER TEST

CONFIGURATIONS WHICH CANNOT ADHERE

TO ASHRAE 37 / ASHRAE 116 SPECIFIED

DUCT DIMENSIONS AND EXTERNAL

PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS

8.11

6.03 EST. $100K 12M

A2, A7,

C1, C3,

D1, D7 WS 8-0-1-3 (12)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10

REC. 10.05


1587

IMPROVED TOOLS FOR CONTROL LOOP

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND

EVALUATION

7.09

1.04 EST. $100K 24M

A6, A7,

C4 WS 16-0-0 (16)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 10.02 RET. 10.03

REC. 10.05

Status

RL - G. JACKINS

1588

REPRESENTATIVE LAYER-BY-LAYER

DESCRIPTIONS FOR FENESTRATION

SYSTEMS WITH SPECIFIED BULK

PROPERTIES SUCH AS U-FACTOR AND

SHGC

4.07

4.05 EST. $75K 12M

A1., A2,

C1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 10.05

Status

RL - J. HOUSE

1592

CHP DESIGN GUIDE – UPDATE TO THE

COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) 1.10 EST. $65K 6M

C6, A?,

E? WS 11-0-0-1 (12)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.06

WS REC. 10.02 RET. 10.03

REC. 10.05


1608

COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE RATING

(CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL UNITARY

HVAC, PHASE 1 - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT

RTAR 8.11 EST. $185K 18M

A2, A7,

B4, D1,

D5 WS 7-1-1-2 (11)

RTAR ACCEPTED 09.10

WS REC. 10.05


TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION OCTOBER 2012

TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013


TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION OCTOBER 2013


TOPIC EXPIRES FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION JULY 2013.

POTENTIAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS


Attachment #5

D R O P P E D P R O J E C T SAnnual 2009-2010 Contractor 16-Jun-10



DROPPED PROJECTS:

2003-102

OPTIMIZATION OF AIR CURTAIN

PERFORMANCE IN MEDIUM TEMPERATURE,

OPEN VERTICAL DISPLAY CASES 10.07 EST. $90K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-104

DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURE TO

ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE BASE

REFRIGERATION LOAD FOR SPIRAL AND

STRAIGHT BELT FREEZERS 10.09 EST. $90K FPP August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-17

ATTENUATION OF AIRBORNE NOISES IN

DUCTS BY ELBOWS 2.06 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-21

WIND RESTRAINT LIMITS FOR HVAC&R

EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST, $150K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-22

ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGIES AND

FEATURES OF ENVIRONMENTALLY

RESPONSIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS 2.08 EST. $167K ESM August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-28

IDENTIFY SAFE METHODS FOR TESTING

SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS

WITH NON-HALOGENATED REFRIGERANTS 3.02 EST. $40K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-30

CHARACTERIZATING AND REMOVING

CONTAMINANTS THAT ARE SOLUBLE IN THE

LIQUID LINE BUT INSOLUBLE AT

EVAPORATING TEMPERATURES 3.03 EST. $60K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-35

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING

EXHAUST/INTAKE SEPARATION DISTANCES 4.03 EST. $50K IAQ,C&H August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-39

BUILDING LOAD MANAGEMENT USING

SHORT-TERM BUILDING STORAGE 7.04 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-41

DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURE FOR

BASE-LINING ENERGY USE AT LARGE

CENTRAL PLANTS 4.07 EST. $80K O&MT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-49

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE NUMBER

ROOM AIR DISTRIBUTION COMFORT

HEATING INDEX FOR HVAC SYSTEM

DESIGNERS 5.03 EST. $80K

IAQ,

C&H August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-56

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF AIR

HANDLER LOCATION 6.03 EST. $110K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-66

GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING VOLATILE

ENERGY COSTS USING HYBRID MULTIPLE

CHILLER-COOLING PLANTS 8.03 EST. $75K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-69

IMPROVEMENT AND VALIDATION OF

UNITARY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT PUMP

SIMULATION MODELS FOR R-22 AND HFC

ALTERNATIVES AT OFF-DESIGN

CONDITIONS, PHASE II OF 859-RP 8.11 EST. $160K ECC August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-73

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIZING MULTIPLE

CENTRIFUGAL CHILLER SELECTION AND

OPERATION FOR A FACILITY 8.02 EST. $35K O&MT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-85

EQUIPMENT HEAT LOAD DATA FOR

LABORATORIES 9.10 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-90

LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATING VELOCITIES

FOR AMMONIA 10.01 EST.$150K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

2003-99

LONG TIME PERFORMANCE

CHARACTERISTICS OF INSULATED PANELS 10.05 EST. $85K REF August 15, 2003 October 1, 2005

Attachment #5




DROPPED PROJECTS:

2004-10

STANDARD LEAK FOR HFC LEAK DETECTOR

AND ROOM CONTROLLERS 3.08 EST. $85K O&MT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006

2004-14

DILUTION AND NORMALIZED

CONCENTRATION DESIGN CRITERIA FOR

LABORATORY EXHAUST 4.03 EST. $60K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006

2004-19

TECHNICAL AND USABILITY ENHANCEMENTS

TO THE ENERGY CALCULATION TOOLKITS 4.07 EST. $100K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006

2004-23

DESIGN AND DEMONSTRATION OF A SELF-

CONFIGURATION FOR AN HVAC CONTROL

SYSTEM 7.05 EST. $100K O&MT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006

2004-26

DEVELOPMENT OF APPLICATION DESIGN

GUIDELINE FOR AIR-TO-AIR EXCHANGE

SYSTEMS 5.05 EST.$80K DT August 15, 2004 October 1, 2006

2005-9

THERMAL COMFORT WITH VERY HIGH

OCCUPANT DENSITY 9.03 EST. $150K

IAQ,


2005-12

DEVELOP A TEST METHOD FOR MEASURING

FRACTIONAL REMOVAL EFFICIENCY OF

PARTICLES LESS THAN 0.3 MICRONS IN SIZE

FOR GENERAL VENTILATION FILTERS 2.04 EST. $150K

IAQ,


2005-13

THE DESIGN OF DISPLACEMENT

VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITHIN INDUSTRIAL

FACILITIES PART I - REVIEW AND DATA

COLLECTION 5.08 EST. $120K

IAQ,


2005-25

FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR

CENTRIFUAL CHILLERS - PHASE 3: REAL-

TIME IMPLEMENTATION 7.05 EST. $120K O&MT August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007

2005-26

REAL-TIME OPTIMAL CONTROL IN A

DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT 7.04 EST. $80K HRI&ET August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007

2005-29

CORRELATION FOR AIR-SIDE HEAT AND

MASS TRANSFER IN FINNED-TUBE HEAT

EXCHANGERS WITH HIGH LATENT COOLING

LOADS 1.03 EST $100K - ? DT August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007

2005-31

INVESTIGATION OF METHODS TO PREVENT

SCALING OF REFRIGERANT-TO-WATER

HEAT EXCHANGERS 6.08 EST. $90K ECC August 15, 2005 October 1, 2007

2005-42

INTER-LABORATORY EVALUATION OF TEST

METHOD FOR GAS-PHASE AIR CLEANING

MEDIA IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF

ASHRAE SPC145.1 2.03 EST. $120K

IAQ,


1350

MEASUREMENTS OF AIR CHANGE RATES IN

OCCUPIED HOMES 1.02 EST. $120K

IAQ,


1336

ADDITION OF UNITARY EQUIPMENT TO

INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED OWNING AND

OPERATING COST DATABASE 7.08 EST. $50K 9M A6, C1 WS 7-0-0-2 (9)

REC. 05.04.01 RETRN 05.06

BID FALL 05 REBID SPR 06

NEED RL OK TO REBID

Status

RL- J. JACKINS

REBID SPR. '06, 1 BID RECEIVED. TC REJECTED SINGLE BID ON 06.09. 2ND TIME PROJECT BID. TC INDICATED

IN SUMMER 2007 THEY WANT TO REBID AGAIN. DROPPED DUE TO LACK OF FOLLOW-UP FROM TC SINCE

THEN.

Attachment #5




DROPPED PROJECTS:

1369

DESIGN GUIDELINES TO PREVENT SNOW

CAUSING SHUTDOWN OF HVAC SYSTEMS 5.02 EST. $145K 16M

C1, D1,

A6, E2 WS 9-0-0-2(11)

RTAR APPVD 05.10

DROPPED 07.08

WS REC. 08.03,

COND APPVD 08.04

FORMER RL MARKEL OK'D

081107 BID SPR. '09

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1407 MEASURING FILTER BYPASS 2.04 EST. $120K 18M B2 August 15, 2007 October 1, 2009

1412

INVESTIGATE THE NEED FOR A STANDARD

MISCIBILITY TEST 3.04 EST. $5K 9M REF No Vote

REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10

RL REPORTED 09.01 RTAR

DEAD AT TC

RL - R. COHEN

1429

FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC

METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS

7.05

10.07 EST. $75K A4 August 15, 2007 October 1, 2009

1496

MOISTURE TRANSPORT IN CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS & ASSEMBLIES AT LOW

TEMPERATURES 4.04 EST. $190K 24M

A6, B2,

C2 August 15, 2009 October 1, 2011

1511

A BUILDING SYSTEMS EMULATION TOOL FOR

BUILDING OPERATORS 7.05 EST.$180K 24M A7, B4 10-0-0 CNV

REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10

REC. 08.12 RET. 09.01

TC DROPPED 10.01

RL - G. JACKINS

1554

URP

INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAM FOR

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (I-

SPIDER) - PHASE 1

5.03

2.01 121,878 24

A5 A6,

B1, B2

UNLV

DOUG REYNOLDS

(10)

SUBMITTED 08.06

REVISED 09.06

REJECTED 10.01

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1575

URP

OPTIMIZED ONLINE CONTROL STRATEGY OF

CHILLED CEILING AND DISPLACEMENT

VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY

SAVINGS 5.03 67,200 24

A1, A6,

B2

AMERICAN U. OF

BEIRUT (AUB)

NESREEN GHADDAR

(0)

SUBMITTED 08.12

REJECTED 10.01

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1578 URP RAIL VEHICLE DESIGN FIRES 5.09

$116K PH 1

$84K PH 2

18

PER

PHASE B2

FIRE PROTECTION

RESEARCH

FOUNDATION (FPRF)

CASEY GRANT

(1)

SUB. 08.12 REJECTED 09.01

RESUBMITTED 09.12

REJECTED 10.01

Status

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1593

URP

EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL

INVESTIGATION OF THE RANGE AND

VALIDITY OF BUOYANT PLUME MODELS FOR

DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION 5.03 207,159 24 A6, B2

UNIV. NORTH TEXAS

SANDRA BOETCHER

(8) SUBMITTED 09.05


TC 5.9 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08 WITH PARTICIPATION FROM TC 5.6 ON PES SUGGESTED. TC 5.9

REPORTED IN CHICAGO NOT SATISFIED WITH PROJECT SCOPE AND INFORMAL FEEDBACK WAS PROVIDED

TO PI. PI REVISED BASED ON THIS FEEDBACK AND RESUBMITED, BUT TC 5.9 RECOMMENDED IN LOUISVILLE

THAT ASHRAE NOT FUND THIS PROJECT. CONTRACTOR NO LONGER HAS ACCESS TO AMTRAK RAILCAR

FOR TEST. TC MEMBERS RELUCTANT TO FUND WITHOUT RAILCAR SECURED IN ADVANCE.

TC 5.3 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 5/18/09. TC voted in Louisville NOT to fund this URP.

BID SPR '09 - 4 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS, 0 REGISTERED BIDDERS, ZERO ACTUAL BIDS. A TC 5.2 MEMBER

REPORTED AFTER LOUISVILLE MEETING THAT THEY DON'T EXPECT TO REBD THIS PROJECT.

TC 2.1 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08 WITH PARTICIPATION FROM TC 5.2 AND TC 2.6 ON PES

SUGGESTED. PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS FROM TC 2.1 SUBMITTED TO PI IN FEB. 2009. PI

RESPONDED ON 6/1/09 WITH REWRITTEN PROPOSAL. TC 2.1 RESPONDED IN LOUISVILLE THAT TC 5.3 BETTER

SUITED TO REVIEW REVISED PROPOSAL DUE TO NEW SCOPE, BUT TC 2.1 NOT READY TO FUND ON OWN. TC

5.3 INTERESTED IN NEW PROPOSAL AND WAS ASKED TO REVIEW REVISED URP BY ORLANDO MEETING WITH

INPUT FROM TC 2.1. TC 5.3 VOTED TO REJECT FUNDING THE PROPOSAL TC 5.3 AS TOO BROAD AND NOT

UNDER THE SCOPE OF TC 5.3.

TC 1.4 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 12/24/08. TC 1.4 REJECTED FOR FUNDING BUT RECOMMENDED THAT TC

5.3 REVIEW INSTEAD SINCE WORK RELATED TO ACTIVE PROJECT 1438-RP BY SAME PI AND SPONSORED BY

TC 5.3. TC 5.3 ASKED TO REVIEW ON 2/19/09. NO RESPONSE FROM TC 5.3 ON THIS URP IN LOUISVILLE OR

SINCE. NEED FUNDING DECISION IN ORLANDO. TC 5.3 REJECTED THIS URP AS OUTSIDE OF THEIR AREA OF

EXPERTISE (?).

Attachment #5




DROPPED PROJECTS:

1594

URP

INVESTIGATING THE ACOUSTIC AND MULTI-

FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF GREEN

ROOFS 2.06 126,823 24 A6, B2

BRITISH COLUMBIA

INST. OF TECHNOLOGY

MAUREEN CONNELLY

(11) SUBMITTED 09.05

Status

RL- I. WALKER

TC 2.6 ASKED TO REVIEW URP ON 5/22/09 WITH POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FROM TCS 2.8 AND 4.4. TC 2.6 voted

11-0-0 on 6/23/09 NOT to fund this URP.

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-7ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC

GRADUATE STUDENT GRANT-IN-AID 2010-2011 GRANT RECIPIENTS

APPLICANT INSTITUTION ADVISOR Research Topic

Bach, Christian Purdue University Eckhard Groll Optimizing Refrigerant Distribution in Evaporators

Boor, Brandon University of Texas Austin Atila Novoselac

Inhalation Exposure to pollution in the sleeping

microenvironment

Brenner, Jacob University of Wisconsin-Madison Greg Nellis Design Specifications for Wet-Bulb Aspirator Apparatus

Carter, Ellison University ot Texas Austin Lynn Katz

Gas-phase sorption studies of aldeydes and water vapor

on multiple types of granular activated carbon for improved

air treatment loose filter media design

Darling, Erin University of Texas Austin Jeffrey Siegel

Passive removal of indoor air pollutants by earthen building

materials

Gupta, Jitendra LMC#1 Purdue University Qingyan Chen

Exhalation/Inhalation models for various respiratory events

and prediction of infection transmission in an aircraft cabin

Han, Kwang Hoon Syracuse University Jianshun Zhang

Development of a Method for Determination fo VOC

Emissions Sources in Indoor Environments based on

Material Emission Signatures and Air Samples measured

by PTR-MS

Hart, Carl University of Lincoln-Nebraska Siu-Kit Lau

Theoretical model of multiple order acoustic diffranction

and reflection propagation in the time domain

He, Jing University of Illinois Champaign Anthony Jacobi

Winglets deployed as arrays to enhance air-side heat

transfer

Hyojin, Kim Texas A&M University Jeff Haberl

Methodology for rating a buildings overall performance

based on the ASHRAE/CIBSE/USGBC performance

management protocols for commerical buildings

Mu, Xuan Tianjin University Qingyan Chen

High Accurate experimental data of contaminant transport

ia commercial airliner cabin

Rasouli, Mohammad Unviersity of Saskatchewan Carey Simonson

Buidling Energy Simulation of Air-to-air Energy Recovery

Ventilators

Rhodes, Joshua University of Texas Austin Jeffrey Siegel Ozone emission on in duct air cleaners

Rodgers, Kevin Purdue University William Hutzel Vegeration air filtration: passive aire quality management

Tiwari, Ratnesh University of Maryland Michael Ohadi

Experimental characterization of heat and mass transfer

during ammonia waste absorptionin parallel microchannels

application to advanced waste heat recovery and solar

thermal systems

Wasilowski, Holly Harvard University Christoph Reinhart

Predicting occupant behavior for low energy office building

design

Woodland, Brandon LMC #2 Purdue University Jim Braun

Organic Rankine Cycle with Flooded Expansion and

Solution Circuit for Waste Heat Recovery

Yang, Mo University of Lincoln-Nebraska Haorong Li Virtual sensing for fault detection in Rooftop Air Conditioner

Yuill, David Purdue University Jim Braun Diagnotic Protocol Evaluator

Zhao, Mingjie Pennsylvania State University Jelena Srebric

Assessment of Snow Effects on Heating Loads for Green

Roof

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-8ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC

NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD RECIPIENT HISTORY SINCE 1995-2011

Year Recipient Institution Nominator

Total Potential

Payments Paid FY 09-10

Total Paid,

to date Assigned TC

1995-1996 Steven Eckels Univeristy of Kansas Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

1996-1997 Brian Rock University of Kansas Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

1997-1998 Eckhard Groll Purdue University Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

1998-1999 Srinivas Garimella Western Michigan University Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

1999-2000 Kelly O. Homan University of Nebraska Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

2000-2001 Xudung Yang University of Miami Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

2001-2002 Gregor Henze University of Nebraska Unknown $45,000 $0 Unknown Unknown

2002-2003 Laura Schafer University of Pittsburgh Unknown $45,000 $0 $45,000 8.3

2003-2004 Bryan, James E. University of Missouri Tzou, Robert $45,000 $0 $45,000 1.3

2004-2005 Shedd, Timothy University of Wisconsin-Madison Duffie, Neil $45,000 $0 $37,464 1.3

2005-2006 Darabi, Jeff University of South Carolina Bayoumi, Abdel $45,000 $0 $35,000 1.3

2006-2007 Seigel, Jeffrey University of Texas at Austin Speitel, Gerald $45,000 $0 $45,000 2.4

2007-2008 Bryan Rasmussen Texas A&M University O'Neil, Dennis $45,000 $0 $45,000 1.4

2008-2009 Andrew Sommers Miami University William Bahnfleth $45,000 $21,813 $43,163 1.3

2009-2010 Amir Jokar Washington State Univ. - VancouverHakan Gurocak $45,000 $15,000 $15,000 8.5

2010-2011 Atila Novoselac University of Texas at Austin Seigel, Jeffrey $125,000 $0 $0 4.1

HOMER ADDAMS AWARD RECIPIENT HISTORY SINCE 1995-2011

Year Recipient Institution Nominator

1995-1996 Marianna Luoma University of Kansas Missouri Unknown

1996-1997 Donald Wolfe University of Florida Unknown

1997-1998 Jeanie Degreef Kansas State University Unknown

1998-1999 James E. Bryan Texas A&M University Unknown

1999-2000 Robert Braun University of Wisconsin Unknown

2000-2001 William D. Gerstler University of Minnesota Unknown

2001-2002 Jelena Srebric University M.I.T Unknown

2002-2003 Marija Radosevic Danish Institute of Technology Unknown

2003-2004 No recipient named

2004-2005 Shehab Ahmad Texas A&M University Unknown

2005-2006 Dongyi Xiao Oklahoma State University Unknown

2006-2007 Pankaj V. Hande University Missouri-Rolla Harry Sauer, 1045-RP & 1157-RP


2008-2009 Bekeret Nigusse Oklahoma State University Jeff Spitler, 1326-RP


2010-2011 Nathan Kotey University of Waterloo John L. Wright, 1311-RP

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-9

ANNUAL 2009-2010 SEMI-ANNUAL MORTS REPORT TO RAC

R T A R S O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A NAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10

1st Draft WS Due to MRV

STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. RAC by This Date RAC Approval by this date

========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================

RTARS ON SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITHOUT WS DRAFT SUBMITTED:

1491 OZONE AIR CLEANING EHC

EST. $65K -

100K 12M B1, B2, May 15, 2011 July 1, 2013

1497

VENT PERFORMANCE MODEL FOR ALL

CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-UNIT

FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNANCES, BOILERS

AND WATER HEATERS 6.10 EST. $150K 18M

C1, C3,

D1 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012

1498

DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR OUTDOOR AIR

VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT PUMP

SYSTEM - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 9.04 EST.$100K 12M

A1, A3,

A5, A6,

B1, C1 December 15, 2011 February 1, 2014

1504

IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF CLOTHING

INSULATION FOR NON-WESTERN

ENSEMBLES 2.01 EST.$200K 20M

A5, B1,

B2 May 15, 2011 July 1, 2013

1513


FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 10.03 EST.$100K 18M D1, D2 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012

1514

THERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY FROM

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 10.01 EST.$100K 12M

A7, D1,

D2 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012

1558

DEVELOP AND VALIDATE A METHOD OF

TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING FROM

FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-

ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES 2.04 EST. $130K 18M

A6, B2,

B3 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012

1563

IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR AIR

QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 6.03 EST. $175K 18M B2, B3 August 15, 2010 October 1, 2012

1577

TUBE-TO-TUBE CONDUCTION EFFECTS IN

FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $200K 24M

C1, D2,

D1, A1,

A6, A7 December 15, 2010 February 1, 2013

1579

TESTING AND EVALUATION OF OZONE

FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ 2.03 EST. $175K 24M

B1, B2,

B3, A2,

A5 December 15, 2010 February 1, 2013

1600

METHODS TO INCREASE MAXIMUM

VELOCITY OF MAKE-UP AIR FOR ATRIUM

SMOKE MANAGEMENT 5.06 EST. $130K 24M C2 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013

1602

THERMAL-FLUID BEHAVIOR OF MIXED

REFRIGERANTS FOR CRYOGENIC

APPLICATIONS - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 10.04 EST. $150K 24M

D1, D2,

A4, C6 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013

1604

DEMAND CONTROLLED FILTRATION FOR

CLEAN ROOMS - CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 9.11 EST. 125K ? ? August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013

1607

DESIGN AND ULTILIZATION OF THERMAL

ENERGY STORAGE TO INCREASE THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF WIND ENERGY

RESOURCES 6.09 EST. $100K 24M

A1, A3,

A6, C6 August 15, 2011 October 1, 2013

1610

DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPOSITION

MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR IRRADIANCE

- CONDITIONAL ACCEPT 4.02 EST. $35K 12M

A6, B2,

C1, C6,

D1 December 15, 2011 February 1, 2014

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-9


R T A R S O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A NAnnual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10

1st Draft WS Due to MRV

STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD CAT. RAC by This Date RAC Approval by this date

========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================

RTARS DROPPED FROM VIEW ON PLAN DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET 1ST TIME LIMIT

1368

DEVELOP LOCAL CONVECTIVE HEAT

TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR AND

OUTDOOR SURFACES OF FENESTRATION

SYSTEMS 4.05 EST. $135K 24M A6, C6 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011

1414

DETERMINATION OF THE U-FACTORS,

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENTS AND

VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF STANDARD

FENESTRATION UNITS MADE FROM

REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION FRAME

AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO UPDATE TABLES

4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN THE FENESTRATION

CHAPTER OF HANDBOOK OF

FUNDAMENTALS 4.05 EST. $45K 16M A1, A2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011

1425

CHARACTERIZATION OF INFILTRATION,

VENTILATION AND IAQ IN MID- AND HIGH-

RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS 4.03 EST.$185K 24M A1, B2 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010

1426

OCCUPANT RESPONSE TO THE NOISE OF

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS 4.03 EST. $100K 18M A5 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011

1435

OPTIMIZING BLAST FREEZER

EFFECTIVENESS 10.09 EST.$50K 18M

A6, A8,

C6, D1 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010

1446

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS OF

CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES 3.04 EST.$75K 9M D2, D3 May 15, 2008 July 1, 2010

1450

TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS FROM

GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO LOW-

RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

SSPC

62.2 EST.$98K 18M B2 December 15, 2008 February 1, 2011

1465

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTATIONAL

FLUID DYNAMICS MODEL TO REPRESENT

THE PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR

(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET USED

IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION 4.10 EST. $100K 18M C1, C3 August 15, 2008 October 1, 2010

1479

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A

MONOCHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON

LEGIONELLA COLONIZATION OF AN

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE WATER SYSTEM

AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH CARE -

ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE (LD) 3.06 EST. $25K 24M

B2, B3,

E1, E2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011

1483

STANDARD 90.1 LINKED CRITERIA

SELECTION ANALYSIS BASED ON

PERFORMANCE WITH DESIGN PACKAGES

SSPC

90.1 EST. $250K 18M

A1, A5,

A6 August 15, 2009 October 1, 2011

1494

PROCEDURES TO GENERATE HOURLY

CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA SETS 4.02 EST. $75K 12M

A6, C1,

C6, E2 May 15, 2009 July 1, 2011

1543

DEMAND RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION

PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING 7.05 EST. $120K 18M A1 May 15, 2010 July 1, 2012

1548

IN-DUCT FULL-SCALE LABORATORY-

EVALUATED COMPARISON OF

PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION (PCO)

FILTERS VERSUS DRY-SCRUBBING MEDIA

FILTERS 2.03 EST. $150K 24M

A2, A5,

B1, B3 May 15, 2010 July 1, 2012

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-10


R T A R S N O T O N I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N Annual 2009-2010 16-Jun-10

MRV

STATUS TITLE TC/TG COST PERIOD GOALS TC RTAR Vote Submissions / RL

========================================================================== ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================

RTARS RETURNED

1082

EVAPORATION RATE PREDICTION FOR

INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS 8.10 EST. $150K 18M IAQC&H 6-0-0-1 (7)

REC. 05.12 RET 06.01

RL - R. HERMANS

1377

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE DILUTION OF

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST 4.03 EST.$100K 18M

A7, B2,

C2 12-0-0

REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10

RL - J. HOUSE

1411 SYSTEM FLUSHING 3.03 EST. $50K EST. $50K REF 6-0-0-2 (8)

REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10

RL - R. COHEN

1422

CONTROL DAMPERS: LOSS COEFFICIENT

AND MODULATING CHARACTERISTICS 5.02 EST. $39K ? DT

REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1430

DEVELOPMENT OF METRICS TO EVALUATE

BENEFITS OF SENSOR NETWORKS IN

BUILDINGS 7.05 EST. $100K 12M

C5, D5,

A7

9-0-1-2 (13) (JAN 2007)

8-0-0 CNV (JUN. 2006)

REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10

REC. 07.05 RET. 07.06

RL - G. JACKINS

1433

THE EFFECT OF LOSS OF VAPOR BARRIER

INTEGRITY ON INSULATION PERFORMANCE

FOR FACILITIES OPERATING BELOW 0OF 10.05 EST. $195K 36M

A6, A8,

D3, D7 10-1-0-2 (13)

REC. 05.06, RETRN 05.10,

REC. 06.05, RETRN 06.06

RL - R. AGUILO

1436

EVALUATION OF PATHOGENS AND

ALLERGENS DISPERSION IN THE AEROSOL

OF THE EGG FARM COMPONENTS:

PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND COLD

STORAGE 10.09 EST. $130K ? SUEC 4-1-0-3

REC. 05.08, RETRN 05.10

RL - R. AGUILO

1440

OCCUPANCY DETECTION FOR ENHANCED

BUILDING OPERATIONS AND BUILDING

SECURITY 7.04 EST. $150K 24M O&MT No vote

REC. 05.12 RET. 06.01

RL - G. JACKINS

1451

ULTRAVIOLET LAMP (UVGI) EFFECTIVENESS

FOR MAINTAINING CLEAN HVAC COOLING

COILS 2.09 EST. $190K 48M

A1, A6,

B1, B2,

C2, C6,

D1, E2 ???

REC. 06.05 RETRN. 06.06

REC. 07.08 RETRN 07.10

REC. 08.05 RETRN. 08.06

RL - I. WALKER

1459

IAQ DOCUMENTATION FOR OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 7.03 EST.$47.5K ?

B1, B2,

B3 No vote

REC. 06.05 RETRN. 06.06

RL - I. WALKER

1461

INDOOR MOISTURE ABSORPTION IN TYPICAL

OFFICE BUILDINGS

5.05

5.07 EST.$100K 12M B2? 6-0-0

REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1463

RESTRAINT IMPROVEMENTS WHEN

DESIGNING FOR WIND VS. SEISMIC

APPLICATIONS 2.07 EST.$97K 9M A6, D3 8-0-0-2 (10)

REC. 06.08 RETRN. 06.10

RL - I. WALKER

1490

DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF HUMIDITY

SENSOR ERROR ON ENTHALPY-BASED

ECONOMIZERS 1.04 EST. $110K 10M

A1, C6,

D5 8-0-0 (Jan. 2007)

REC, 07.05 RET. 07.06


1506

INTEGRATED GREENHOUSE GAS

ASSESSMENT OF HVAC/R APPLICATIONS 2.05 EST.$100K 18M A7, D3 9-0-3

REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10

RL - I. WALKER

1519

EVALUATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT GASKET

SEALS ON HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR 8.09 EST.$140K 18M ???? ?????

REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10

RL - R. HERMANS

1520

LITERATURE SEARCH FOR CURRENT

GUIDELINES AND/OR STANDARDS FOR

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES (PRISONS) AT

THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, AS WELL

AS WORLDWIDE

TG9.

JF EST. 50K 6M ????? 6-0-0-5 (11)

REC. 07.08 RET. 07.10

RL - C. LAWSON

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1536

INFLUENCE OF SYSTEM OIL CIRCULATION

RATIO ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER

PERFORMANCE 8.04 EST. $200K 24M

A6, C1,

D3 10-1-0-0 CV (11)

REC. 07.12 RET. 08.01

TC REPLACED WITH 1564 TOPIC

RL - R. HERMANS

1540


THE MEASUREMENT OF TURBULENCE

INTENSITY AT A LABORATORY FUME HOOD

FACE 9.10 EST. $100K 18M ? 17-0-0-2 (19)

REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04

REC 08.09 RET.09.01

RL - C. LAWSON

1549

A STUDY OF FLOW CAPACITY AND LEAKAGE

CHARACTERISTICS IN 4-WAY REVERSING

VALVES 8.08 EST. $150K 24M A1, D3 8-0-0-0 (8)

REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04

RL - R. HERMANS

1559

INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS THAT CAUSE

VARIATIONS IN ASHRAE 52.2 TEST RESULTS 2.04 EST. $100K 18M B2 16-0-1-1 (18)

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - I. WALKER

1560

INSTALLED PERFORMANCE OF VIBRATION

ISOLATORS 2.06 EST. $150K 18M

A6, C1,

C4 17-0-0

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - I. WALKER

1562

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF BOUNDARY

CONDITIONS AT SOLID SURFACES FOR

PARTICULATE MATTERS IN INDOOR

ENVIRONMENT 4.10 EST. $150K 24M

A5, A6,

B1, B2,

B3, C1,

C3 11-0-0-0 (11)

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - J. HOUSE

1567

REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN / HIGH

PERFORMANCE / LEED CERTIFIED

BUILDINGS OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE

COSTS 7.08 EST. $100K 12M A6, C6 5-0-2

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - G. JACKINS

1568

RETRO-COMMISSIONING'S EFFECT ON

OWNING & OPERATING COSTS 7.08 EST. $100K 12M A6, C6 5-0-2

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - G. JACKINS

1569

CFD STUDY OF HYDRAULIC SHOCK IN TWO-

PHASE ANHYDROUS AMMONIA 10.03 EST. $150K 12M D1, D2 6-0-0

REC. 08.08 RET. 08.10

RL - R. AGUILO

1574

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED

BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH PERFORMANCE

BUILDINGS, GREEN BUILDINGS, LEED®, ETC.)

TO OPTIMIZE SUSTAINABILITY AND

ACHIEVING DESIGN EXPECTATIONS. 7.03 EST. $58K 8M ? 10-0-0 CNV?

REC. 08.10 RET. 09.01

REC. 09.02

Not revised based on Chicago

comments

RL - G. JACKINS

1591

LABORATORY TESTING OF NON-METAL

FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE RESISTANCE

TO FLOW 5.02 EST. $78K 18M C1 7-1-0 (8)

REC. 09.04 RET.09.06

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1599

ASSESSMENT OF MEASUREMENT

TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE (LFR)

OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS 3.08 EST. $150K 12M ? 5-0-3-0 (8)

REC. 09.048 RET.09.10

RL - R. COHEN

1601

NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF HVAC&R

ISOLATION/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2.07 EST. $90K 24M A6 10-0-0-3 (13)

REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10

RL - I. WALKER

1605

UPDATE TO THE COMBUSTION TURBINE

INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN GUIDE 1.10 EST. $50K ? C1, A6 6-0-0-3 (9)

REC. 09.08 RET. 09.10


1609

DEFINING THE CAPABILITIES, NEEDS AND

CURRENT LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING

INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 7.03 EST. $150K 18M A6, C1 10-0-0-0 (10)

REC. 09.11 RET. 10.01

RL - G. JACKINS

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RTARS REJECTED

1392

SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF

ABSORPTION AND VAPOR COMPRESSION

CHILLERS 8.03 EST. $75K ? ESM 6-0-0-4 (10)

REC. 05.08, REJECT 05.10

RL - R. HERMANS

1393

INFLUENCE OF VARIABLE POROSITY MEDIA

ON AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION THROUGH

CROSS-FLOW HEAT EXCHANGERS 8.04 EST. $120K ? EC 11-0-0

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - R. HERMANS

1417

DATAMARTS FOR ON-DEMAND DELIVERY OF

SIMULATION RESULTS TO BUILDING

OWNERS 4.07 EST. $150K 24M HRI&ET 9-0-0 CNV

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - J. HOUSE

1419

QUANTIFYING THE MACRO EFFECTS OF

OCCUPANT MOVEMENT ON INDOOR AIR

MIXING 4.01 EST. $120K ? IAQ, C&H 8-0-0 CNV

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - J. HOUSE

1421

IMPACT OF SUPPLY WATER FILTRATION ON

BUILDING WATER SYSTEMS 3.06 EST. $85K ? IAQ, C&H

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - R. COHEN

1423

VERIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY OF

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS FOR

FITTING LOSS CALCULATION 5.02 EST. $30K ? DT

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1427

METERING COMMERCIAL AND

INSTITUTIONAL HOT WATER USE

(DEVELOPING LOWER COST MONITORING

APPROACHES) 6.06 EST. $80K ? O&MT 12-0-0-1 (13)

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - J. HOGELING

1437

IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY, FOOD QUALITY

AND FOOD SECURITY USING ON-LINE HACCP

MONITORING AND ON-LINE PREVENTIVE AND

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH AUTOMATIC

RAPID IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION

OF PROBLEM 10.09 EST. $130K ? FP&P 2-2-0-4

REC. 05.06, REJECT 05.10

RL - R. AGUILO

1489

DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMPLIFIED EXERGY

ANALYSIS TOOL FOR BUILDINGS AND

COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S.

TG1

Exergy EST. $100K 10M A7 8 (Jan. 2007)

REC, 07.05 RET. 07.06

REC 07.08 REJ 07.10


1503

EFFECTS OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ON SLEEP AND ON NEXT-DAY

PRODUCTIVITY 2.01 EST.$150K 24M B1, B2 9-0-3

REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10

RL - I. WALKER

1508

PROTOCOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

EVALUATION OF MEETINGS 2.08 EST.$90K 12M C4 9-0-0 6/24/07

REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10

REC. 07.12 REJ. 08.01

RL - I. WALKER

1510


SI/IP CONSISTENCY OF ASHRAE HANDBOOK

CHAPTERS AND THEIR ELECTRONIC

ENHANCEMENT 1.06 EST.$25K 12M C1, E1 5-0-0 CV

REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10


1516 ASHRAE STANDARD 55-2004 USER'S MANUAL 2.01 EST.$108K 12M A5, A6 9-0-3-0 CNV (13)

REC. 07.08 REJ. 07.10

RL - I. WALKER

1527

CLOSED LOOP CONTROL - PROBLEMS,

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS,

ALTERNATIVE ALGORITHMS TO PID

7.09

1.04 EST. $175K 24M

A6, A7,

C4, D5 13-0-5

REC. 07.12 REJ. 08.01

RL - G. JACKINS

1541

DEVELOP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO

DETERMINE THE OPTIMUM AIR FLOW

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY

EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT 9.10 EST. $150K 24M ? 13-0-0-6 (19)

REC. 08.03 RET. 08.04

REC. 08.09 REJ. 09.01

RL - C. LAWSON

1570

THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE

CHILLED BEAMS ON LABORATORY FUME

HOOD PERFORMANCE 9.10 EST. $125K 18M ? 8-0-0-7 (15)

REC. 08.09 RET. 09.01

REC. 09.08 REJ. 09.10

RL - C. LAWSON

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RTARS REJECTED - (Continued)

1571

SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF ASHRAE

STANDARD CROSS REFERENCES

SSPC

41 EST. $50K 9M E1 ?

REC. 08.10 REJ. 09.01


1572

LABORATORY DESIGN GUIDE REVISION

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 9.10 EST. $30K 18M ? ?

REC. 08.09 REJ. 09.01

RL - C. LAWSON

1573

DETERMINATION OF SUITABLE

REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS A

TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129 9.10 EST. $60K 18M ? ?

REC. 08.09 RET. 09.01

REC. 09.08 REJ. 09.10

RL - C. LAWSON

1585

OPTIMIZATION AND TESTING OF A SOLAR

COOLING SYSTEM

6.07

8.12? EST. $125K 24M A3, A7 4-0-0-4 (8)

REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03

RL REPORTED 09.06 TOPIC

DROPPED BY TC

RL - J. HOGELING

1586

THE DIRECT REGENERATION OF

DESICCANTS WITH SOLAR ENERGY

6.07

8.12? EST. $116K 24M A3, A7 4-0-0-4 (8)

REC. 09.02 REJ. 09.03

RL REPORTED 09.06 TOPIC

DROPPED BY TC

RL - J. HOGELING

1595

FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT

OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED BY THE

INSTALLATION OF

ULTRAVIOLET LAMPS TO MAINTAIN HVAC

EVAPORATOR COIL CLEANLINESS 2.09 EST. $115K 24M

A1, A2,

B1, B2,

C6, D6,

D7 13-0-0 (14) CNV

REC. 09.05 REJ.09.06

RL - I. WALKER

1598

WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF LOUVERED

SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF TOP MOUNTED

EQUIPMENT 2.07 EST. $200K 12M D3 6-0-0-3 (9)

REC. 09.08 REJ.09.10

RL - I. WALKER

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RTARS TO REVIEW: Annual Meeting - Albuquerque

1614

EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF UV

SYSTEMS 5.10 EST. $225K 12M

A7 D1

E1 12-0-0-1

REC. 10.05

RL - D. CASTELLAN

1615

FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC (FDD)

METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS 7.05 EST. $75K 18M A4 B4 9-0-1 CNV

REC. 10.05

RL - G. JACKINS

1616

REVISE LOAD CALCULATION APPLICATION

MANUAL 4.01 EST. $100K 18M E1 10-0-0

REC. 10.05

RL - J. HOUSE

1618

LITERATURE SEARCH AND RISK

ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW

LIMIT OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS IN

HEALTH CARE SPACES 9.06 EST. $50K 6M A7 14-0-0-4

REC. 10.05

RL - C. LAWSON

1619

DATA CENTER GASEOUS CONTAMINATION

LIMITS AND MEANS OF MONITORING 9.09 EST. $180K 18M

A1, D7,

E1, E2 13-0-0

REC. 10.05

RL - C. LAWSON

1621

DRIVING RAIN: IMPACT ON DURABILITY,

INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 4.04 EST. $250K 24M

A1, A6,

B2,

C7,E1,

E2 14-0-1

REC. 10.05

RL - J. HOUSE

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-11


REPORT #3 - A S H R A E R E S E A R C H E X P E N D I T U R E S

F O R 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1018-Jun-10

TOTAL PAID COMM. SCHEDULED CARRYOVER POTENTIAL REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING CURRENT TOTAL SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED

ASHRAE PRIOR REMAIN. @ CURRENT FY PRIOR 09-10 ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL PAYMENTS PAYMENTS COMM. FUTURE FY FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13

CAT. REGION PROJECT CONT. COMM. YEARS START F.Y. EXPENSES YEARS EXPENSES FROM 04-05 FROM 05-06 FROM 06-07 FROM 07-08 FROM 08-09 1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR. 4th QTR. JULY Y. T. D. TO DATE REMAIN. PAYMENTS EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES TC#

5 2008 NI Miami U. 45,000 21,350 23,650 21,813 21,813 21,813 43,163 1,837

11 2009 NI TFT 45,000 0 45,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 30,000 30,000 50,000 75,000

2010 NI UT@A 125,000 0 50,000 75,000 50,000

2010 Hom U.Waterloo 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500

GIA 200,000 0 200,000 189,000 189,000 184,500 189,000 189,000 11,000 210,000 100,000 100,000

IAQ 10 1126 RP PBC 19,221 19,221 0 0 2,300 1,921 0 19,221 0 0 5.01

DT 6 1180 RP FG 79,816 79,816 0 0 7,984 0 79,816 0 0 5.02

O&MT 9 1196 RP ISU 30,000 30,000 0 0 4,500 3,000 0 30,000 0 0 6.01

IAQ 3 1212 RP MCI 95,000 95,000 0 0 9,500 0 95,000 0 0 9.10

IAQ 6 1216 RP AMCA/C 95,600 95,600 0 0 0 9,560 0 95,600 0 0 5.01

DT 1 1228 RP SCI 8,000 3,000 5,000 0 0 0 3,000 5,000 5,000 1.05

DT 2 1235 RP* CON 167,000 167,000 0 0 0 41,745 0 167,000 0 0 4.02

DT 9 1245 RP KSU 69,808 69,808 0 0 17,456 0 69,808 0 0 1.02

IAQ 5 1262 RP Part 2BATT 1,237,952 882,855 355,097 38,468 38,468 0 0 0 38,468 921,323 316,629 316,629 316,629 9.03

DT 1 1267 RP GWA 309,186 127,932 181,254 112,788 112,788 0 29,674 83,114 211,046 98,140 68,466 68,466 6.02

DT 5 1271 RP PU 120,156 108,143 12,013 12,013 12,013 0 0 12,013 120,156 0 0 4.10

DT 6 1272 RP AMCA 49,500 49,500 0 0 4,951 0 49,500 0 0 5.01

O&MT 10 1274 RP ADM 139,451 139,451 0 0 33,991 13,949 0 139,451 0 0 7.05

O&MT 7 1284 RP BluHeav 114,617 114,617 0 0 28,655 0 114,617 0 0 5.04

IAQ 4 1287 RP RTI 101,853 101,853 0 0 0 10,185 0 101,853 0 0 2.04

EC 8 1299 RP UT@A 158,838 158,838 0 0 0 0 158,838 0 0 2.04

IAQ 9 1302 RP UDEN 158,858 158,858 0 0 15,885 0 158,858 0 0 2.03

IAQ 0 1306 RP TNO 98,000 98,000 0 0 24,500 0 98,000 0 0 9.03

IAQ 6 1307 RP NWU 164,242 147,816 16,426 0 0 0 147,816 16,426 16,426 3.06

O&MT 3 1312 RP DREX 113,623 113,623 0 0 28,407 0 113,623 0 0 7.05

DT 9 1316 RP KSU 179,128 179,128 0 0 0 44,788 0 179,128 0 0 8.05

FP&P 6 1320 RP ISU 126,580 126,580 0 0 31,642 0 126,580 0 0 8.09

IAQ 13 1321 RP TSING 109,035 98,131 10,904 10,904 10,904 0 0 0 10,904 109,035 0 0 4.10

IAQ 9 1322 RP UNL 69,638 69,638 0 0 17,413 0 69,638 0 0 2.01

DT 1 1325 RP SYRA 128,000 128,000 0 0 32,000 0 128,000 0 0 4.04

DT 0 1327 RP DTI 215,240 215,240 0 0 0 53,810 0 215,240 0 0 10.03

SUEC 2 1328 RP NRCC 80,000 80,000 0 0 8,000 0 80,000 0 0 5.06

IAQ 10 1332 RP HUIZ 12,500 7,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 3,000 2,000 9,500 3,000 0 2.01

DT 8 1333 RP TXA&M 50,000 50,000 0 0 5,001 0 50,000 0 0 5.02

EC 10 1335 RP UNLV 125,762 23,580 102,182 47,160 47,160 0 0 11,790 11,790 23,580 47,160 78,602 55,022 55,022 5.03

DT 7 1339 RP MISS 118,910 0 118,910 44,592 44,592 0 22,296 22,296 22,296 96,614 74,318 74,318 8.12

DT 4 1343 RP IES 96,000 96,000 0 0 0 0 96,000 0 0 9.06

DT 5 1344 RP Engrsys 119,000 22,312 96,688 44,624 44,624 0 0 0 11,156 11,156 22,312 44,624 74,376 52,064 52,064 9.11

EC 8 1345 RP OKSU 130,202 58,590 71,612 39,060 39,060 0 0 0 0 0 9,765 29,295 87,885 42,317 32,552 32,552 8.05

REF 0 1352 RP GIKI 97,585 97,585 0 0 0 24,401 0 97,585 0 0 1.03

O&MT 3 1353 RP DREX 99,153 99,153 0 0 0 24,789 0 99,153 0 0 1.04

DT 8 1356 RP OKSU 154,003 57,748 96,255 57,748 57,748 0 57,748 115,496 38,507 38,507 38,507 1.08

EC 4 1360 RP RTI Intl. 185,220 34,728 150,492 69,456 69,456 0 0 0 17,364 17,364 34,728 69,456 115,764 81,036 81,036 2.04

IAQ 3 1361 RP UPITT 179,715 134,784 44,931 44,931 44,931 0 0 0 17,974 26,957 161,741 17,974 0 3.06

DT 6 1363 RP GARD 78,400 78,400 0 0 0 0 78,400 0 0 4.02

DT 11 1365 RP M&HLtd. 105,000 39,376 65,624 39,376 39,376 0 0 9,844 9,844 9,844 9,844 49,220 55,780 26,248 26,248 4.04

IAQ 5 1373 RP BEEE 99,332 99,332 0 0 0 0 99,332 0 0 5.03

DT 6 1376 RP UMinn 96,291 96,291 0 0 0 9,632 0 96,291 0 0 5.10

DT 1 1383 RP Wrightsoft 147,687 27,690 119,997 55,380 55,380 0 0 0 13,845 0 41,535 69,225 78,462 64,617 64,617 6.05

DT 8 1385 RP OKSU 193,132 0 193,132 72,424 72,424 18,106 54,318 54,318 138,814 120,708 72,424 48,284 6.08

SUEC 9 1387 RP KSU 117,174 65,910 51,264 51,264 51,264 0 0 0 10,985 17,576 11,718 10,985 76,895 40,279 0 6.09

DT 5 1388 RP GAS 152,454 152,454 0 0 0 18,846 0 152,454 0 0 6.10

O&MT 12 1390 RP FSE 130,617 55,980 74,637 73,893 73,893 0 0 0 13,995 31,908 27,990 83,970 46,647 744 7.04

DT 11 1394 RP* WASH 89,315 80,381 8,934 8,934 8,934 0 0 0 8,934 89,315 0 0 8.05

EC 9 1395 RP KSU 192,101 192,101 0 0 84,045 0 192,101 0 0 9.02

IAQ 9 1397 RP UCOL. 140,685 79,134 61,551 26,378 26,378 0 0 0 13,189 13,189 92,323 48,362 35,173 35,173 9.06

O&MT 9 1402 RP UMIS 104,746 94,272 10,474 10,474 10,474 0 0 0 10,474 104,746 0 0 10.07

O&MT 6 1404 RP MILWA 199,512 0 199,512 74,816 74,816 0 0 18,704 56,112 56,112 143,400 124,696 74,816 49,880 4.07

DT 10 1408 RP UNLV 173,177 56,240 116,937 53,776 53,776 0 0 0 12,828 12,828 28,120 84,360 88,817 63,161 48,156 15,005 2.06

REF 4 1409 RP Spauschus 46,200 0 46,200 34,648 34,648 8,662 25,986 25,986 20,214 11,552 11,552 3.02

DT 2 1415 RP NRCC 105,000 0 105,000 26,250 26,250 0 13,125 13,125 13,125 91,875 78,750 52,500 26,250 4.05

DT 8 1416 RP UT-Austin 168,236 63,090 105,146 42,060 42,060 0 0 0 0 10,515 10,515 21,030 84,120 84,116 63,086 63,086 4.07

IAQ 9 1418 RP UCOL. 85,605 48,150 37,455 16,050 16,050 0 0 0 0 16,050 64,200 21,405 21,405 21,405 4.10

DT 6 1420 AMCA 135,600 0 135,600 50,850 50,850 25,425 25,425 25,425 110,175 84,750 84,750 5.01

DT 5 1431 RP Engrsys 114,000 85,496 28,504 28,504 28,504 0 10,687 17,100 11,404 0 0 85,496 28,504 0 9.11

IAQ 0 1438 RP AUB 79,200 79,200 0 0 0 0 79,200 0 0 5.03

DT 0 1444 RP EPFL 179,000 89,496 89,504 44,748 44,748 0 0 0 11,187 11,187 11,187 0 11,187 100,683 78,317 44,756 44,756 1.03

IAQ 9 1448 RP CPP 93,368 0 93,368 46,684 46,684 0 0 11,671 35,013 35,013 58,355 46,684 46,684 4.03

O&MT 1 1449 RP BSC 160,000 60,000 100,000 60,000 60,000 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 45,000 105,000 55,000 40,000 40,000 6.03

EC 10 1455 RP Taylor Eng. 160,000 30,000 130,000 60,000 60,000 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 30,000 60,000 100,000 70,000 70,000 1.04

DT 9 1456 RP UCOL. 89,463 89,463 0 0 0 22,367 0 89,463 0 0 4.07

IAQ 6 1457 RP UWISC 134,899 121,411 13,488 13,488 13,488 0 45,529 13,488 0 121,411 13,488 0 2.03

DT 6 1460 RP UWISC 88,476 33,178 55,298 55,298 55,298 0 0 16,589 13,271 8,849 16,589 49,767 38,709 0 SSPC41

IAQ 6 1466 RP UMinn 173,733 130,302 43,431 43,431 43,431 0 0 26,060 17,371 0 130,302 43,431 0 2.04

EC 9 1467 RP UCOL. 167,425 0 167,425 62,784 62,784 0 0 15,696 47,088 47,088 120,337 104,641 62,784 41,857 10.07

DT 8 1468 RP TXA&M 175,311 0 175,311 78,891 78,891 26,297 26,297 26,297 26,297 149,014 96,420 96,420 1.05

IAQ 10 1469 RP KEMA 350,000 0 350,000 131,248 131,248 0 0 32,812 98,436 98,436 251,564 218,752 131,248 87,504 5.10

DT 6 1472 RP UWISC 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 12,500 0 50,000 0 0 10.04

DT 9 1475 RP US_Meat 180,000 33,750 146,250 45,000 45,000 0 0 0 11,250 11,250 22,500 56,250 123,750 101,250 45,000 56,250 2.02

REF 5 1476 RP MSU 228,294 0 228,294 171,220 171,220 42,805 42,805 42,805 42,805 42,805 185,489 57,074 57,074 8.02

DT 10 1477 RP WBT 82,551 82,551 0 0 0 20,639 0 82,551 0 0 4.02

O&MT 1 1478 RP Wiss, etc 150,000 0 150,000 56,248 56,248 0 14,062 14,062 28,124 28,124 121,876 93,752 56,248 37,504 4.03

EC 9 1480 RP ArchEng 149,995 149,995 0 0 0 37,499 0 149,995 0 0 5.10

DT 9 1482 RP KSU 92,669 92,669 0 0 0 9,269 0 92,669 0 0 4.01

EC 5 1484 RP Purdue 71,259 71,259 0 0 0 7,126 0 0 71,259 0 0 3.01

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-11


REPORT #3 - A S H R A E R E S E A R C H E X P E N D I T U R E S

F O R 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1018-Jun-10

TOTAL PAID COMM. SCHEDULED CARRYOVER POTENTIAL REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING REMAINING CURRENT TOTAL SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED SCHEDULED

ASHRAE PRIOR REMAIN. @ CURRENT FY PRIOR 09-10 ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL ACCRUAL PAYMENTS PAYMENTS COMM. FUTURE FY FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13

CAT. REGION PROJECT CONT. COMM. YEARS START F.Y. EXPENSES YEARS EXPENSES FROM 04-05 FROM 05-06 FROM 06-07 FROM 07-08 FROM 08-09 1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR. 4th QTR. JULY Y. T. D. TO DATE REMAIN. PAYMENTS EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES TC#

O&MT 9 1486 RP UN-L 152,220 85,626 66,594 51,375 51,375 0 0 0 14,271 22,833 14,271 99,897 52,323 15,219 7.05

DT 9 1487 RP UCOL. 84,714 21,178 63,536 42,356 42,356 0 0 10,589 10,589 21,178 42,356 42,358 21,180 21,180 4.10

DT 7 1488 RP TNTech 54,963 27,480 27,483 27,483 27,483 0 0 0 0 5,499 0 21,984 49,464 5,499 0 7.05

REF 6 1507 RP Safe 87,500 0 87,500 65,624 65,624 0 16,406 16,406 32,812 32,812 54,688 21,876 21,876 3.01

IAQ 5 1509 RP UDayton 137,563 41,268 96,295 61,902 61,902 0 0 20,634 20,634 20,634 61,902 75,661 34,393 13,759 2.09

DT 8 1512 RP UT-Austin 121,228 0 121,228 22,730 22,730 11,365 11,365 11,365 109,863 98,498 45,460 40,914 12,124 4.10

DT 5 1522 RP BEEE 104,500 0 104,500 39,188 39,188 9,797 29,391 29,391 75,109 65,312 39,188 26,124 5.03

DT 10 1544 RP AET 194,850 0 194,850 41,754 41,754 20,877 20,877 20,877 173,973 153,096 83,508 69,588 6.06

REF 8 1589 RP OKSU 137,065 0 137,065 68,532 68,532 68,532 68,532 68,533 68,533 68,533 8.04

O&MT 3 1590 RP APPA 125,000 0 125,000 93,748 93,748 23,437 23,437 23,437 23,437 23,437 101,563 31,252 31,252 7.08

O&MT 9 1597 RP UCOL. 297,866 0 297,866 37,234 37,234 18,617 18,617 18,617 279,249 260,632 74,468 74,468 111,696 1.04

TOTAL 13,052,268 6,964,101 5,959,667 2,838,600 0 2,838,600 14,784 65,825 140,433 198,846 358,584 39,548 210,860 357,432 592,278 184,500 1,638,482 8,602,583 4,321,185 3,078,230 2,616,259 802,128 352,320

Avg. Cost of Proj. 138,833 Budget= 2,848,500 Budget 2,983,000 TBD TBD

Uncommitted 09-10 funds 9,900 Uncommitted funds: 366,741 TBD TBD

Cost 10-11 11-12 12-13

1493 85,000 40,000 45,000

1502 240,000 0 0 0

1515 180,000 65,516 65,516 43,682

1517 120,000 60,000 60,000

1547 130,000 65,000 65,000

1583 80,000 60,000 20,000

1596 1,440,000 0 0 0

2,275,000 290,516 255,516 43,682

1611 178,000 53,400 53,400 53,400

1612 226,800 85,048 85,048 56,704

1617 62,013 62,013

1620 219,014 82,128 82,128 54,758

1622 10,500 10,500

2,971,327 ` 476,092 208,544

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12


ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Orlando

1245-RP 1.02

DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCTS

FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY

MEASUREMENTS

PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE

EXTENDED FROM JULY 2007 TO JULY 2009. P.I. CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO TERRY BECK IN OCTOBER

2008 AND END DATE EXTENDED TO JULY 2009 AND THEN TO JANUARY 2010.

Data analysis and report to be submitted by April

2010. The final report will be submitted by June 2010

and two papers will be presented in January 2011.

1352-RP 1.03

EVAPORATION IN FLOODED

CORRUGATED PLATE HEAT

EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA AND

AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL


EXTENDED FROM SEP. 2008 TO SEP 2009 AND THEN TO AUG 2010.

The PI is working on the final report. Need to extend

this project to August 2010 (no-cost extension). TC

1.3 also is leading RP-1444 which is making good

progress. However, on RP-1327, TC 10.3 is the lead,

there are a lot of problems and need no-cost

extension and more. TC 1.3 is also tracking projects

of the last two winners of the NIA awards: one from U.

Miami (Ohio) and the other is Amir Jokar of WSU-

Vancouver, WA.

1556-TRP 1.03



FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE

PROJECT RFP READY TO BID NOW. THIS PROJECT WILL BE RANKED IN FALL WITH 19 OR MORE OTHER

PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER.

This project has been ready to go for bids since Fall of

2009.

1353-RP 1.04


CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS

PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR DRAFT FINAL

REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE EXTENDED FROM FEB. 2009 TO FEB. 2010 AND THEN TO

JUNE 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM JANUARY 2010.

Need to provide a no-cost extension until June 2010

since the progress reports are circulating now.

1502-TRP 1.04

USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR

ADVANCED SYSTEM OPERATION

PROJECT RELEASED FOR BID SPRING 2010. ZERO BIDS RECEIVED . NO BID REASONS OBTAINED FROM 3 OF

THE 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS SO FAR. MOST INDICATED THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO BID.

TC anxious to find out if this project will go out for bids

in Spring 2010. They have dropped RTAR-1490 and

have 1597-WS (with TC 10.7) ongoing.

1597-RP 1.04


MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS FOR U.S. CITIES

CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING

PROJECT.

I told them even though RAC may have accepted the

PES recommendation to fund this URP, the funding

constraints may force this to go out only in Fall 2010.

1468-RP 1.05

DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE

BUILDING INFORMATIOIN MODEL (BIM)

FOR THERMAL MODEL COMPLIANCE

TRAINING NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. NONE SUBMITTED SINCE CONTRACT AWARD IN SEP. 2009.

1356-RP 1.08




TEMPERATURES

NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - END DATE FOR PROJECT IS

JULY 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010

1444-RP 1.08



PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-

410a AND AMMONIA

NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - LATEST END DATE FOR

PROJECT IS AUG 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010

1550-TRP 1.08

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF

INSULATING COATINGS



RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010

SECTION 1 Research Liaison (Sriram Somasundaram, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1592-WS 1.10

CHP DESIGN GUIDE - UPDATE TO THE

COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) RAC IS REVIEWING THIS TOPIC AT THE ALBUQUERQUE MEETING ON SATURDAY, 6/26

They are revising the WS and getting ready to submit

to RAC this Spring.

1605-RTAR 1.10


INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN

GUIDE

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH

LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR NOTIFY

RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

They were told to provide more technical details of

how the design guide will be revised and updated with

current data. I also gave them a copy of the design

guide revisions process that RAC had come up with

for future such RTARs to work with.


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1332-RP 2.01



CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004

NEED UPDATED TOOL, FINAL REPORT, AND CODE DELIVERABLE FROM PI IN ALBUQUERQUE FOR TC

APPROVAL AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. SIX MONTH FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN JUNE 2009 TO UPDATE

AND ENHANCE TOOL TO MATCH LATEST VERSION OF STANDARD. NEW CONTRACT END DATE WAS DEC. 2009

1445-WS 2.01


CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN

HOT-HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER WINTER 2010 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT

REVISED WS WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW

TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC

SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE FROM SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JULY 2010 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR

BID.

Met with TC 2.1 res sub com chair. Discussed issues -

suggested chnages and new language and required

info (PES membership). Will resubmit. Problem with

date on submitted paperwork?

1504-RTAR 2.01



ENSEMBLES

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON

PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED

PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SUMMER 2009 MEETING.

1515-TRP 2.01

THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY

ACCEPTABILITY IN BUILDINGS THAT

REDUCE ENERGY BY REDUCING

MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM OVERHEAD

DIFFUSERS

RAC PLANS TO RESUBMIT IN ALBUQUERQUE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS PROJECT FOR

APPROVAL ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30

1611-URP 2.01


HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN'S

ABSENTEEISM

RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED DECEMBER 2009. TC MUST

PLACE RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN

ALBUQUERQUE BY MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING QUESTION IS TO BE RESOLVED IN

ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO

MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION.

2.1 is aapropriate. Apparently 2.1 has reviwed this

and will forward info to morts.

1243-RP 2.03

DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF GASEOUS

EFFLUENTS AND BY-PRODUCTS OF

FUNGAL GROWTH THAT AFFECT INDOOR

ENVIRONMENTS PHASE II

TC COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND RETURN TO

MORTS

1457-RP 2.03


PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION

ASSOCIATED WITH INDOOR AIR

CLEANING DEVICES

PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE AND REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS OR

DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS EXTENDED FROM AUG. 2009 TO SEP.

2010. LAST QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC 2009

1548-RTAR 2.03





FILTERS

TOPIC REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN AFTER MAY 15, 2010 DEADLINE PASSED WITHOUT WORK

STATEMENT SUBMITTED. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL

BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING.

1557-TRP 2.03


PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE

FILTRATION MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW

CHALLENGE CONCENTRATIONS



SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1579-RTAR 2.03


FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ


PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED

PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING.

1281-RP 2.04

IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND

CORRELATION OF ULTRAFINE INDOOR

AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER WITH

OUTDOOR VALUES

TC NEEDS TO COMPLETE DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE RESEARCH FORM FOR COMPLETED PROJECT AND

RETURN TO MORTS

1287-RP 2.04



STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2


RETURN TO MORTS. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER TO MORTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

1299-RP 2.04



COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS


RETURN TO MORTS

1466-RP 2.04



STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999


APRIL 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010

1558-RTAR 2.04


TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING

FROM FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-

ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN.

WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY OCTOBER 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED

PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING.

1322-RP 2.06




REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE - MARCH 2006. EXTENDED SIX TIMES TO JAN. 2010.

1408-RP 2.06



LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK

FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT COST

FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has asked

staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress

reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work completed.

Needed to expand scope to include along duct and to

exterior sound and vibration propogationm. Also will

allow 1529 researchers to have access to lab -

considered very important if good modeling is to

happen.

1529-TRP 2.06

FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL

MODELING OF SOUND TRANSMISSION

AND RADIATION IN LINED DUCTS



SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1598-RTAR 2.07

WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF

LOUVERED SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF

TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH



1601-RTAR 2.07

NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF

HVAC&R ISOLATION/RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH



1595-RTAR 2.09

FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE

AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED

BY THE INSTALLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET

LAMPS TO MAINTAIN EVAPORATOR COIL

CLEANLINESS

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR

WITH LETTER EXPLAINING HOW RAC'S COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED IN REVISION WITH NEW TC VOTE OR

NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1484-RP 3.01


SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-

TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATION

SYSTEMS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE

DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

1507-RP 3.01

BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME

BOUNDARY CONCENTRATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009.

1580-TRP 3.01

RISK ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE


CONDITIONING AND COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS



1583-TRP 3.01

ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY

TEST METHODS

RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR BID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL

EVALUATION SUMMARY SHEET AND PLACE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN ALBUQUERQUE BY

MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, 6/29/10, IF FUNDING APPROVAL IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ALBUQUERQUE. A REQUEST

FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS.

1584-TRP 3.01



BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT



1410-TRP 3.02

EFFECTS OF SYSTEM MATERIALS

TOWARD THE BREAKDOWN OF POE

LUBRICANTS AND HFC REFRIGERANTS -

PART 2



1495-TRP 3.03


DISTRIBUTION OF MOISTURE BETWEEN

THE VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF

REFRIGERANTS (PHASE 1)



1446-RTAR 3.04

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS

OF CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING MAY 15, 2008

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED

FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2010 AND NOW WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC

1361-RP 3.06

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING

TOWERS USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER

TREATMENT DEVICES

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN APRIL 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE


1479-RTAR 3.06

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A MONO

CHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON



AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH

CARE-ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES'

DISEASE (LD)


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF WS. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY

JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC.

1599-RTAR 3.08


TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE

(LFR) OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS




SECTION 3 Research Liaison (Ray Cohen, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1482-RP 4.01


EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA

NEED DOCUMENTATION OF TC APPROVAL VOTE OF DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUGUST 2009 FOR

PROJECT FILE, FINAL REPORT DELIVERABLES FROM PI, AND DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON FINAL RESULTS

FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT

Project Completed. Disposition of ASHRAE research

form submitted to MORTS 1/22/10.

1616-RTAR 4.01

REVISE LOAD CALCULATION

APPLICATION MANUAL RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1413-TRP 4.02

DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES

FOR FILLING WEATHER DATA-GAPS

DURING ANALYSIS OF MEASURED

BUILDING ENERGY USE


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. TC voted to approve revised WS. RL must review.

1477-RP 4.02

DEVELOPMENT OF OVER 2500 WEATHER

FILES FOR INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS JUN. 2008 AND WAS EXTENDED ONCE

TO MAR. 2009 AND THEN AGAIN TO JULY 2010. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO TRIGGERS

2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.

Draft final report received. No-cost extension will be

requested. Incorrect title. Correct title is

"Development of Over 2500 Weather Files for

International Locations"

1494-RTAR 4.02


CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA

SETS



JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced.

1561-WS 4.02



MICRO-CLIMATIC VARIATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

Draft WS written. TC is aiming for submittal to RAC in

Spring '10.

1610-RTAR

COND.

ACCEPT 4.02


MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR

IRRADIANCE

CLEAR RAC APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR RTAR WITH RL, SUBMIT REVISED RTAR TO MORTS FOR POSTING,

PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF WORK STATEMENT

1613-TRPC 4.02



FUNDAMENTALS

COMPLETE APPROVAL CONDITIONS. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED IN MARCH 2010 THIS PROJECT FOR BID.

TC MUST REVISE WS AND SUBMIT TO RL FOR FINAL OK TO BID. RL MUST CONFIRM ALL CONDITIONS HAVE

BEEN SATISFIED AND NOTIFY MORTS THAT WS IS NOW READY TO BID. THIS TASK MUST BE COMPLETED BY

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010 BASED ON A RANKING OF ALL

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS BY RAC AND FUNDING.

1425-RTAR 4.03



RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS



JULY 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is still pursuing this topic.

1426-RTAR 4.03


RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS



JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. TC is still pursuing this topic.

1478-RP 4.03

MEASURING AIR-TIGHTNESS OF MID- AND

HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009. PMS met in Orlando.

SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1547-TRP 4.03



SYSTEMS




FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. RAC voted to conditionally approve in Orlando.

1596-TRP 4.03

VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

IN RETAIL STORES





TC 4.3 and TC 2.3 will co-sponsor WS. Deadline for

submittal is Feb. 22, 2010.

1235-RP 4.04

THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND

CONTROL OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR

DIFFUSION IN WALL SYSTEMS

PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL

CONTRACT END DATE WAS SEP. 2009 AND WAS EXTENDED THREE TIMES. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE IS

STILL DEC. 2009 AFTER ORLANDO.

PMS review final report(s). A 6-month no-cost

extension will be requested to complete review and

revisions of final report.

1325-RP

4.04

4.02

STD.

160P


HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

OF BUILDINGS


CONTRACT END DATE WAS MAR. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED FIVE TIMES TO JULY. 2010. LATEST QUARTERLY

PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE IS FROM OCT. 2009. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO

TRIGGERS 2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.

Draft final report received. PMS is reviewing and

commenting will continue until end of February. A 6-

month no-cost extension will be requested.

1621-RTAR 4.04


INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY

EFFICIENCY RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1368-RTAR 4.05


TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR

AND OUTDOOR SURFACES OF

FENESTRATION SYSTEMS




1414-RTAR 4.05



VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF

STANDARD FENESTRATION UNITS MADE

FROM REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION

FRAME AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO

UPDATE TABLES 4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN

THE FENESTRATION CHAPTER OF

HANDBOOK OF FUNDAMENTALS




1415-RP 4.05


METRICS OF TUBLUAR DAYLIGHTING

DEVICES


PROJECT.

RAC voted to approve contractor recommendation in

Orlando.

1456-RP 4.07



BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN OCTOBER 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR

SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER FROM PI ALSO

TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

PMS met in Orlando. PMS is reviewing final report.

An email ballot for approval of report will likely be

conducted. A no-cost extension will likely be

requested.

1588-WS

4.07

4.05





SHGC RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 WS has been drafted.

SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1622-URP

4.07

7.01


USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN

FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED MAY 2010. TC MUST PLACE

RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN




1321-RP 4.10


MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR

AIR QUALITY - PHASE 11 (SECOND PHASE

OF 1097-RP)


MORTS

PMS needs to review final report and make a

recommendation to TC.

1458-TRP 4.10



MECHANICALLY VENTILATED ROOM


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. TC representative will review draft RFP.

1465-RTAR 4.10

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

MODEL TO REPRESENT THE

PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR

(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET

USED IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING AUGUST 15, 2008


OCTOBER 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is not planning to submit WS.

1512-TRP 4.10


TRANSPORT MODELING

CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK TO START IN AUGUST 2010 - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI

NOW REGARDING PROJECT. RAC voted to approve contractor selection in Orlando.

1450-RTAR

SSPC

62.2


GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO

LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING DECEMBER 15, 2008


FEBRUARY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1216-RP 5.01


BI/AIRFOIL CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND

SOUND

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUG. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET

NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE

ORLANDO MEETING.

1272-RP 5.01


FORWARD CURVED CENTRIFUGAL FANS,

AIR AND SOUND NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

1420-TRP 5.01

INLET SYSTEM EFFECTS ON AIR AND

SOUND PERFORMANCE OF PLENUM

FANS


PROJECT.

1617-URP 5.01 FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS






1180-RP 5.02 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS

NEED STATUS REPORT AND ESTIMATED END DATE ON TC'S EFFORT TO COMPLETE PROJECT ON OWN USING

VOLUNTEERS - ON SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE SUMMER 2010?

1333-RP 5.02

HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY

MEASUREMENTS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN SEP. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET


ORLANDO MEETING. UNDERSTAND PMS IS TRYING TO GET ADDITIONAL DATA FROM EXPANDED STUDY ADDED

TO REPORT.

1488-RP 5.02


DUCT FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS

COEFFICIENTS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MAY 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET

NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE.

1493-TRP 5.02

CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION

OF DUCTING FITTING LOSSES





1591-RTAR 5.02


FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE

RESISTANCE TO FLOW

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR



1606-TRP 5.02



COEFFICIENTS



1292-RP 5.03

COMPARISON OF TOTAL ENERGY

CONSUMPTION OF A SERIES FAN

POWERED TERMINAL VS. PARALLEL FAN

POWERED TERMINAL


MORTS. NO RECORD OF THIS FORM BEING SUBMITTED SINCE ORLANDO MEETING.

1373-RP 5.03


STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS



SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1438-RP 5.03




DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS



1500-WS 5.03

A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE

SELECTION OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER FALL 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT


TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC WILL

EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN OCT. 2011 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.

1545-WS 5.03

NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD

HEATING AND AIR CHANGE

EFFECTIVENESS




EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN JUL. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.

1546-WS 5.03



COOLING AND HEATING





1620-URP 5.03


DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION






1284-RP 5.04

DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING

AND SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF

INDUSTRIAL PULSE CLEANED DUST

COLLECTORS


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS OCT. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED

ONCE TO FEB. 2009.

1247-RP 5.06 BALCONY SPILL PLUMES



1328-RP 5.06


LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED

BUILDINGS NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

1447-TRP 5.06


STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS



SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1376-RP 5.10


PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL

KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN FEB. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET


ORLANDO MEETING.

1469-RP 5.10


KITCHENS


PROJECT. MORTS HELPED PI SINCE ORLANDO MEETING WITH KITCHEN RECRUITMENT LETTER.

1480-RP 5.10

ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION

AND ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR

SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE

ORLANDO MEETING. HAVE RECORD OF PMS APPROVAL OF FINAL REPORT BUT NEED TC APPROVAL VOTE.

1614-RTAR 5.10


SYSTEMS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26


Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1388-RP 6.01

REEVALUATION OF HIGH-ALTITUDE


BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR



Work is done, report of the contractor is not yet

finalised and under review of TC6.10 , they will have

remarks. The contractor has to handle this a new end

date is depending on this.

1563-RTAR 6.03

IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR

AIR QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2008 MEETING. TC will send WS to RC before May 15

1383-RP 6.05

DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE

SYSTEM MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION

AND ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND

SYSTEMS


PROJECT. POSSIBLY NEED TO WORK OUT LICENSE ISSUE WITH DOE AND UC BERKELEY FOR USE OF ENERGY

PLUS ROUTINES

WORK is ongoing LICENSE agreement will be

discussed by PMSC and Dru Crawley

1544-TRP 6.06



WATER USE BY END USE


PROJECT.

RsC proposes the TC to continue with the second

bidder

1387-RP 6.09

THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN

FOR EMERGENCY COOLING


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS APRIL 2010 AND WAS EXTENDED TO

JULY 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT IS DATED DEC. 2009.

1576-WS 6.09



REDUCTIONS AT THE POWER

GENERATION SOURCE

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SUMMER 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT



EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2013 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.

discussion with HAL LEVIN shows that the TC is

expected to drop this item

1607-RTAR 6.09




RESOURCES



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING. TC has to submit WS, ask Larry

1497-RTAR 6.10


CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-

UNIT FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNACES,





TC has to submit WS before August 2010. TC is

aware of this and will decide this summermeeting.

1517-TRPR 6.10


MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS

APPLICATION FOR DIAGNOSING

COMBUSTION DRIVEN OSCILLATIONS

RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR REBID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL




TC is aware and will vote on this and send the almost

unchanged WS with the TC approval .

SECTION 6 Research Liaison (Jaap Hogeling, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1574-RTAR 7.03

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR

ADVANCED BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH

PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, GREEN

BUILDINGS, LEED, ETC) TO OPTIMIZE

SUSTAINABILITY AND ACHIEVING DESIGN

EXPECTATIONS

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR


NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. THE MOST RECENT

DRAFT SUBMITTED IN FEB. 2009 DID NOT ADDRESS RAC'S COMMENTS AT ALL. AUTHOR NEEDS TO RESPOND

1609-RTAR 7.03




OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE



NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. WILL REVIEW AT THIS MEETING

1274-RP 7.05







TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN DECEMBER 2007 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS

OR SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. ALSO, SUBMIT COPY OF DRAFT FR TO MORTS

TO TRIGGER PAYMENT TO P.I. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE WAS MARCH 2008. NEED NO-COST-EXTENSION

FROM TC AND PI AS MINIMUM

PMS GETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO

FINALIZE REPORT

1312-RP 7.05

TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT

DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS


EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 TO MARCH 2010, WHICH HAS NOW PASSED. CONTRACTOR

REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS.

MAKING PROGRESS-NO COST EXTENSION

3/31/10

1543-RTAR 7.05


PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING



JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT ANNUAL 2008

MEETING. WILL RESUBMIT

1615-RTAR 7.05


(FDD) METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1590-RP 7.08




DECISION MAKING TOOL

PI NEEDS TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PMS AND MORTS TO TRIGGER ANY ADDITIONAL

PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED NO CONTACT

1587-WS

7.09

1.04



EVALUATION

RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THERE IS A POTENTIAL

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS IT APPEARS. REVIEW AT THIS MEETING- CHECK NIST RP

1483-RTAR

SSPC

90.1






OCTOBER 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. NO CONTACT

SECTION 7 Research Liaison (George Jackins, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1476-RP 8.02

WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENBALING

ECONOMIC AND SCALBLE R718 CHILLERS

- PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT


PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PI HAS ASKED TO BACK-DATE CONTRACT

TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT - MORTS IS AGREEABLE TO WORKING WITH UNIV. ON

THIS ISSUE BUT NEED QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS FIRST.

PI was going to be the RSC chair but now has

resigned due to this project. PMS is meeting at

Orlando. TC will find a new RSC chair. PI didn't get a

copy of the contract. Phil gave him one.

1462-TRP 8.03



FLUIDS



RSC approves the WS as ammended with editorial

changes and the TC has already approved. The TC

chair has submitted the edited WS with the approval

to bid toMORTs this meeting.

1535-WS 8.04

A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION

FACTOR CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-

SIDE REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS

OF COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SPRING 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT



EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID. POTENTIAL $50K IN ARTI CO-FUNDING TC intends to resubmitt by the May 15th date

1564-TRP 8.04

MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN

THE MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER



1577-RTAR 8.04


FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. TC intends to submit by the May 15th date

1316-RP 8.05

EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE

HEAT TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE

PITCH IN A HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE

TUBE BUNDLE


OF EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM MARCH 2008 TO JULY 2010. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE

QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS. PI CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO STEVE ECKELS ON 08.11 WHEN

BABIN LEFT KSU.

1394-RP 8.05



PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER



TC heard the final oral report from the PI the RsC will

vote on the report and make a recommendation to the

TC for vote on Monday.

1320-RP 8.09


REFRIGERATION STORAGE ON THE

SHELF LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

TC AND P.I. SHOULD CONSIDER IN ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010

DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.

PI gave a report to RSC. PI will give Donna the past

reports. There has been an another no cost extension

to 9/1/2010 approved by tc in Louisville. Two RTARS

under development. One "Eval of energy eff Gasket

seals on Household refrig" the other is Eval O Hydro

flouro-Olefin HFO 12343yf and 1234 ze for use in

domestic refrig."

1565-TRP 8.10


GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR

VENTILATION SYSTEMS



RFP approved by RSC chair. They have already

received some COFUNDING money on this project.

1566-WS 8.10



NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL, AND


PROCESSING PLANTS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

TC sent out the WS to the members for review in Jan

2010. 1.12 8.12 and 9.8 have agreed to co-sponsor.

SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1581-WS

8.11

6.03

DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP

GUIDELINES FOR UNITARY AIR

CONDITIONER TEST CONFIGURATIONS

WHICH CANNOT ADHERE TO ASHRAE

SPECIFIED DUCT DIMENSIONS AND

EXTERNAL PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

TC will vote on the revised WS this meeting and

resubmit.

1608-WS 8.11

COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE

RATING (CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL

UNITARY HVAC, PHASE 1

RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THIS WAS A CONDITIONALLY

APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING The tc will develop a WS and submit before May 15th.

1339-RP 8.12

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF

DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT ALTITUDE

CONTRACT WITH CONDITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO

COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING PROJECT. TC has some conditions for award.

1491-RTAR EHC OZONE AIR CLEANING

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE MAY 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN. WS

MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY

BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SPRING 2009 MEETING.

ws is being written by Hal Levin and others. They

hope to have one in by May 15th.

SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1395-RP 9.02


CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2

NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT FROM JAN. 2010. TC AND P.I. SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER IN

ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010 DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.

1603-TRP 9.03


TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS

IN BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL

TRANSPORTATION



1498-RTAR 9.04


VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT

PUMP SYSTEM



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2010 MEETING.

1342-WS 9.06

ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF

HEALTHCARE SPACES BY FUNCTION

TOPIC EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JUNE 2009. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY

RAC AFTER 4 YEARS ON PLAN. WORK STATEMENT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY RAC IN JUNE 2005. SUBMIT NEW

RTAR OR WS IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH UPDATED REFERENCES AND RAC COMMENTS

ADDRESSED

1618-RTAR 9.06




HEALTH CARE SPACES RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1499-TRP 9.09


RELIABILITY OF DATA CENTERS



1619-RTAR 9.09

DATA CENTER GASEOUS

CONTAMINATION LIMITS AND MEANS OF

MONITORING RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1540-RTAR 9.10

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY

FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF

TURBULENCE INTENSITY AT A

LABORATORY FUME HOOD FACE

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR



1541-RTAR 9.10



REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY,

EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR



1570-RTAR 9.10



HOOD PERFORMANCE




1572-RTAR 9.10


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE




SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1573-RTAR 9.10


REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS

A TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129




1344-RP 9.11

CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION

STRATEGY UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION

AND VALIDATION OF MINIMUM PRESSURE

DIFFERENTIALS FOR BASIC

CONFIGURATION AND APPLICATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT DEC. 2009

1399-TRP 9.11

SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION

RATES FROM VARIOUS CLEANROOM

ACTIVITIES & PROCESSES



1431-RP 9.11


CHARACTERISTICS , EFFECTIVENESS,

AND OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIR

LOCKS

P.I. NEEDS TO PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORTS ON REGULAR BASIS AND NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT

FINAL REPORT. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM OCT. 2009. CONTRACT END DATE NOVEMBER 2009, WHICH

HAS NOW PASSED WITHOUT NO-COST-EXTENSION FROM PI AND TC.

1604-RTAR 9.11


CLEAN ROOMS



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING.

SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-12




1514-RTAR 10.01


INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS




1513-RTAR 10.03


FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

SYSTEMS




1472-RP 10.04

EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF

MODELING TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS

REFRIGERATION CYCLES



1602-RTAR 10.04



APPLICATIONS




1434-WS 10.05


INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1402-RP 10.07

COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY

CASES

NEED TECHNICAL PAPER DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI AND COMPLETED DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE

RESEARCH RESULTS FORM FROM TC TO COMPLETE.

1435-RTAR 10.09


EFFECTIVENESS




MORTS - ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services, Mike Vaughn, [email protected]

SECTION 10 RESEARCH LIAISON (Roberto Aguilo, [email protected])

Attachment #5

APPENDIX R-13 MORTS Semi-Annual Report – 2009-2010 Annual Meeting

Insights Draft Articles for ASHRAE Completed Research Projects FY 2007-2008 1

Insights Draft Articles

for

Completed ASHRAE Research Projects FY 2009-2010

NOTE: Effective July 2009 ASHRAE is switching the publication schedule of Insights to every other

month.

Insights will not be published in July.

JULY/AUGUST 2009

1384

Hybrid Ground-Coupled Heat Pump (HyGCHP) systems couple conventional GCHPs with supplemental

heat rejection or extraction systems. This can significantly improve the economics and energy use of

GCHPs in both cooling and heating dominated climates. However, the design and operation of HyGCHPs

are significantly more complex and non-intuitive. Also, there is relatively little information accessible to

the practicing engineer. A recently completed ASHRAE research project provides the design engineer with

a powerful simulation/optimization tool and a series of design guidelines based on a parametric analysis to

minimize the LCC in selecting an equipment configuration, size, and control sequence for a typical

HyGCHP system. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(1),

CH-09-057) and is now available.

1384-RP, Development of a Design Procedure for Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems, was

sponsored by TC 6.8, Geothermal Energy Utilization. The principle investigator was Mr. Greg Nellis with

the University of Wisconsin.

The final reports for these projects are available for free to ASHRAE members. Members can log onto

ASHRAE.org and go to the Research link under the Technology tab. ASHRAE Transactions papers are

available for $5 to ASHRAE members at www.ashrae.org/bookstore.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009

No summaries published in September/October

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009

No summaries published in November/December

FEBRUARY 2010

1083

Chlorine is commonly used as the primary disinfectant in pools to keep the water within health

management guidelines and codes. However, chemical off-gassing from these pools can bring air

contaminant concentrations above recommended levels. An ASHRAE research project studied the IAQ of

swimming pool enclosures and occupant health from a mechanical and chemistry point of view to assist

designers in ensuring a ventilation system that accounts for all the pollutants generated in an indoor pool

environment. The project evaluated various ventilation rates and strategies and current ventilation

guidance from ASHRAE (Standard 62.1). The results and recommended design guidelines are presented in

the final report. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2),

LO-09-047) and is now available.

1083-RP, Chemical Out-Gassing from Indoor Swimming Pools, was sponsored by TC 8.10 Mechanical

Dehumidification Equipment and Heat Pipes. The principle investigator was Mr. Richard Cavestri with

Imagination Resources.

1362

An ASHRAE research project tested 85 commercial kitchen appliances to update and expand the table of heat gain

estimates and required exhaust ventilation rates in the ASHRAE Handbook. Results showed that in general, heat

Attachment #5

http://www.ashrae.org/bookstore



gain estimates based on rated energy input or actual energy use were at best only a rough estimate. In fact, 50% of

hooded appliances did not add to design cooling load. The study illustrated how side panels provide a measureable

improvement in capture and containment performance for at least 90% of tested configurations, that dishwashers

should be ventilated without exception, and that closing appliance lids, covers, doors, etc. possible proved a simple

and cost free method for reducing the heat gain, appliance input rate, and reduced the ventilation requirement. Two

technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-011 & LO-09-012)

and are now available.

1362-RP, Revised Heat Gain and Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates from Typical Commercial

Cooking Appliances, was sponsored by TC 5.10, Kitchen Ventilation. The principle investigator was Mr.

Donald Fisher with Fisher-Nickel Inc.

1319

Presently, the ASHRAE Duct Fitting Database (DFDB) only includes flat oval duct information for straight

ducts and 5-gore hard bend elbows. An ASHRAE research project to add total pressure loss coefficients

for five new flat oval elbows (5-gore 90° bend, mitered 90° easy bend with/without vanes, and mitered 90°

hard bend with/without vanes) has been completed. The project tested fittings according to ASHRAE

Standard 120-1999 and presents a loss coefficient table (as a function of aspect ratio and hydraulic

diameter) suitable for insertion in the DFDB was prepared for each fitting. Two technical papers on this

project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(1), CH-09-029 & CH-09-030) and are now

available.

1319-RP, Laboratory Testing of Duct Fittings to Determine Loss Coefficients, was sponsored by TC 5.2,

Duct Design. The principle investigator was Dr. Stephen Idem with Tennessee Technological University.

1301

A recently completed ASHRAE research project has developed a ventilation effectiveness factor and

ventilation effectiveness map to measure and characterize ventilation in animal building airspaces. Existing

procedures are typically for researchers needing sophisticated instrumentation and are labor-intensive

making them impractical. This newly developed procedure, described in the final report, is more easily

measurable, applicable under different operating conditions, and practical in terms of cost and effort

involved in measurements. A technical paper on this project was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol.

113(1), DA-07-039) and is now available.

1301-RP, Quantification of Ventilation Effectiveness for Air Quality Control in Plant and Animal

Environments, was sponsored by TC 2.2, Plant and Animal Environment. The principle investigator was

Dr. Xinlei Wang with the University of Illinois.




APRIL 2010

1219

The current ASHRAE Handbook includes a qualitative comparison of various fan and duct outlet

configurations that can cause rumble conditions. However, no quantitative sound pressure level data is

available in the low frequency range to determine the acoustic impact of the various configurations. To

obtain this data, a research project tested 14 different discharge conditions, fan orientations and outlet/inlet

distances. The project final report found some trends, but suggests that the aerodynamics near the fan have

complex behavior requiring that additional diagnostic tools be used. Technical papers on this project were

published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 114(2), SL-08-002 & SL-08-003) and are now available.

1219-RP, Qualification of Duct Rumble Noise Resulting from Aerodynamic System Effects at the

Discharge of a Centrifugal Fan, was sponsored by TC 2.6, Sound and Vibration Control. The principle

investigator was Dr. J. Adin Mann, III with Iowa State University.

1280

To avoid uncertainty and flow instability, water chillers and heat exchangers are commonly designed so

that they do not operate within the flow transition region. However, due to design constraints and changing

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operating conditions, exchangers oftentimes must operate in this region. Therefore, designers need data and

performance prediction methods for flow and heat transfer behavior in this transition region. An ASHRAE

research project set out to characterize and develop correlations inside both smooth and enhanced tubes in

transitional flow. Testing results and general correlations are summarized in the final report for the project.

A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research

Journal.

1280-RP, Measurement and Evaluation of Single Phase Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop inside Enhanced

Tubes for Transition Flow, was sponsored by TC 1.3, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow. The principle

investigator was Dr. Josua Meyer with the University of Pretoria – South Africa.

1354

Software applications are a critical component of building design, construction, and operation of HVAC&R

systems in buildings. However, the lack of compatibility and interoperability between the various software

applications can lead to information being re-entered and re-interpreted for each application causing

inefficiency and even information loss. NIST estimates this cost to be $15.8 billion per year in the US. A

recently completed in support of draft ASHRAE Guideline 20P, a research project set out to create

common data definitions for the HVAC&R industry applications. The final report details the research of

existing data models that found 107 data groups with 4350 data elements. A technical paper on this project

was published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-050) and is now available.

1354-RP, Generic Common Interoperable Data for the HVAC&R Industry Application, was sponsored by

TC 1.5, Computer Applications. The principle investigator was Mr. Jason Glazer with Gard Analytics.

1311

It is estimated that 25% of a building’s energy consumption are due to solar load gains through windows.

Internal shading devices such as drapes, venetian blinds, roller blinds, and screens can reduce solar gains.

However, they increase the surface area and convective heat transfer, potentially increasing the immediate

cooling load. Therefore, the overall impact on equipment load and energy consumption is difficult to

foresee. To solve this problem, an ASHRAE research project developed a model to analyze almost a

limitless number of internal shading types and variations. The model, suitable for use with the RTS load

calculation method, was used to generate the Indoor Attenuation Coefficient (IAC) tables included in the

2009 HOF. Technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-

09-003, Vol. 112(2), QC-06-001, QC-06-002, & QC-06-003) and are now available.

1311-RP, Improving Load Calculations for Fenestrations with Shading Devices, was sponsored by TC 4.1,

Load Calculation Data and Procedures . The principle investigator was Mr. John Wright with the

University of Waterloo.

1326

A research project has updated ASHRAE’s non-residential load calculation procedures to produce a new

ASHRAE publication titled Load Calculation Applications Manual. This book incorporates results from

several recent ASHRAE research projects and supersedes the existing Cooling and Heating Load

Calculation Principles. The final report details the various revisions and updates to the existing procedure

including integration of recent ASHRAE research, simplification of the procedure where possible,

including real-world situations not considered in the previous procedure (thermal bridges, internal shading,

etc.) and adds numerous clearly documented, comprehensive examples. A technical paper was submitted

for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 116(1)).

1326-RP, Application Manual for Non-Residential Load Calculations, was sponsored by TC 4.1, Load

Calculation Data and Procedures . The principle investigator was Mr. Jeff Spitler with Oklahoma State

University.




JUNE 2010

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No summaries published in June

IN QUEUE

1485

A recently completed research project updated the moist air and saturation tables for the psychrometrics

chapter in the 2009 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. This is the first update to the ASHRAE

psychrometric tables since 1985. The changes do not drastically affect air conditioning system

psychrometrics but have a more significant impact on higher pressure and temperature applications such as

for gas turbine and compressed air energy storage. The final report details the development of the new and

revised psychrometric formulas and resulting data. A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a

future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(5)).

1485-URP, Psychrometric Research, was sponsored by TC 1.1, Thermodynamics and Psychrometrics. The

principle investigator was Mr. Don Gatley with Gatley & Associates.

1128

An ASHRAE research project conducted tests exposing thirty building occupants to all combinations of

five thermal conditions, two sound qualities, and three sound levels mimicking noise from building

ventilation systems. Results from this interdisciplinary study show that subjective ratings of thermal

comfort can be affected by the acoustical environment but that subjective ratings of building or office noise

are not affected by the thermal environment. The final report presents equations to describe the

relationship between the mean thermal comfort rating and sound level, temperature and sound levels.

A technical paper will be published in a future edition of the ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 116(2) and

presented in Albuquerque.

1128-RP, Trade-off Function for the Combined Effects of Noise and Temperature on Human Comfort and

Performance, was sponsored by TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigator

was Ms. Amy Musser with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

1223

Fan performance as installed can have lower performance than manufacturer ratings due to improper inlet

connections. An ASHRAE research project tested air and sound performance of fans with systematic

variation of inlet flow components, intended to simulate typical “in the field” installations. The final report

presents the resulting performance penalties associated with the various appurtenances. These are

characterized in terms of the System Effect Factor (SEF) and included in the ASHRAE Handbook.

Technical papers on this project were published in ASHRAE Transactions (Vol. 115(2), LO-09-039, LO-

09-040, & LO-09-041) & HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(2), Mar. 2009) and are now available.

1223-RP, Inlet Installation Effects on Small Propeller Fans, Air and Sound, was sponsored by TC 5.1, Fan

Design and Application. The principle investigator was Mr. Corrinne Darvennes with Tennessee

Technological University.

1243

An ASHRAE research project studied the emission and measurement of microbial volatile organic

compounds (MVOCs) released from active mold growth. Measurement of these MVOCs has potential as a

non-destructive detection method for the presence of hidden mold in problem indoor environments. This

project studied MVOC production by different mold types growing on selective building materials in

simulated, realistic conditions. The final report summarizes a database of potentially useful MVOCs

identified in the study.

A technical paper was submitted for presentation in a future edition of the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research

Journal.

1243-RP, Detection and Removal of Gaseous Effluents and By-Products of Fungal Growth that Affect

Indoor Environments (Phase II), was sponsored by TC 2.3, Gaseous Air Contaminants and Gas

Contaminant Removal Equipment. The principle investigator was Dr. W. Elliott Horner, with Air Quality

Sciences Inc.

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1269

New approaches to reducing the energy consumption in buildings can lead to drifting indoor temperatures.

Recently completed ASHRAE research looked at the effect of these drifting temperatures on occupant’s

perceived air quality, work performance, and comfort. Researchers found that temperature ramps did have

some negative effect on general SBS symptoms but did not have a significant effect on office work

performance. Also, a relationship between mean thermal sensation and the % of thermally dissatisfied

subjects was in fairly good agreement with predictions from the PMV/PPD model from Standard 55.

A technical paper on this project was published in the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 15(5),

September 2009) and is now available.

1269-RP, Occupant Responses and Energy Use in Buildings with Moderately Drifting Temperatures, was

sponsored by TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigator was Mr. Jorn

Toftum with the Technical University of Denmark.

1257

Poor performance of school work by children can have lifelong consequences for a student and society.

Despite this, little scientific research has been done to study the relationship between IAQ and performance

of schoolwork. An ASHRAE research project measured the effect of various outdoor air supply rates and

temperatures on school work and found a marked improvement in performance with increased ventilation

and/or decreased temperatures. The results demonstrate IAQ is an important factor in the learning process

and can be given priority as is done for improving teaching materials and methods. Researchers note that

any IAQ improvement strategies, not just those used in this research, such as eliminating pollution sources,

air cleaning, and/or improving architectural design, are likely to provide the benefits for schoolwork

observed in this research.

Technical papers on this project were published in the ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal (Vol. 14(3),

May 2008 & Vol. 13(2), Mar. 2007) and are now available.

1257-RP, Indoor Environmental Effects on Performance of School Work by Children, was sponsored by

TC 2.1, Physiology and Human Environment. The principle investigators were Mr. David Wyon and Mr.

Pawel Wargocki of the Technical University of Denmark.




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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS (Completed by Staff June 2010)

Project Number & Title: 1493-TRP, CFD Shootout Contest - Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 5.2 - Duct Design

Justification of Need: To date, $402k has been spent by ASHRAE to test various duct fittings. We are nowhere near finished. There are a number of round, rectangular, and flat oval fittings that are yet to be tested. Flat oval duct tests have recently started. The cost of testing continues to rise. The quality of testing is sometimes questionable, if not unacceptable. If this project is successful, then we can begin to consider using CFD as our source of fitting losses, and test them virtually, rather than test actual fittings. Once the models have been validated, we can test all of our future fittings computationally. Not only will the fittings currently not tested or validated be available to the members much sooner, but at a considerably lower cost. The ASHRAE Duct Fitting Database can then be reasonably “complete” one day.

Work Statement Authors: Herman Behls, Steve Idem Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: C6 RTAR Submitted: May 2007

Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted April 2008

Coordinated with TC: None Relates to Previous Project: None

Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0

Vote of RAC: 11-0-0 CNV

Vote of RAS: 5-0-0 CV Vote of Tech Council: TBD

Allocation of ASHRAE Funds Per Fiscal Year

2010-2011 $ 24,000

2011-2012 $ 16,000

2012-2013

Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? YES If no,

Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive

bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a

Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? YES If no,

The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? N/A

ESTIMATED 15M $ 85,000 SCORE $/POINT Zhiqiang Zhai 15M $20,000 95 210.5 University of North Carolina Charlotte 15M $20,000 85 235.3 University of Texas Austin 15M $20,000 65 307.6 Jacobs Engineering 15M $20,000 80 250.0 University of North Texas 15M $20,000 65 307.6 Note: Two proposals are selected for this project. RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Brandemuehl - TechC

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1493-TRP, CFD Shootout Contest - Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Pennsylvania State University – Too busy with already funded projects. I also do not work on duct CFD

simulations, so I cannot bid for this project. Jelena Srebric Potential Bidders: Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee, Texas University, Pennsylvania State University, Amoeba Technologies, University Colorado, Carleton University Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 5 Bidders: Zhejiang Zhai, University of North Carolina Charlotte, University of Texas Austin, Jacobs Engineering, University of North Texas PES: Steve Idem, Bass Abushakra, Vernon Peppers, Yan Chen TC Recommended Contractor: Zhiqiang Zhai & University of North Carolina Charlotte P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. ****Zhiqiang Zhai:

Dr. John Zhai is the P.I. or Co-P.I. for active ASHRAE research projects 1397-RP (TC 9.6), 1418-RP (TC 4.10), 1456-RP (TC 4.7), 1467-RP (TC 10.7) and 1487-RP (TC 4.10). Prof. Zhai has been working on CFD technique development and application for about 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Ph.D. degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise include: computational fluid dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation, sustainable and immune building technologies. Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 60 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He was Voting Member of TC 4.10, “Indoor Environmental Modeling,” Corresponding Member of TC 5.6, “Control of Fire and Smoke,” and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP, “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality”. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

2. ****University of North Carolina-Charlotte:

Dr. Ahmad Sleiti has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Sleiti holds a PhD, Master and BS degree in mechanical Engineering/thermo fluids/heat transfer/ventilation and air conditioning. He has more than 19 years of experience. Dr. Sleiti is a member of ASHRAE, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

3. University of Texas-Austin:

Dr. Donghyun Rim has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Donghyun Rim is a Research Associate in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). He received his Ph.D. degree from UT Austin in the CAEE Department in May 2009. His research involves computer simulations and experimental measurements of air and energy flows in buildings. He has significant experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to investigate air and pollutant flows in building environments, including in the vicinity of a human body and occupied spaces. Dr. Rim is a Student member of ASHRAE, but no record of prior or current TC participation. 2007-2008 ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid recipient. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

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4. Jacobs Engineering: Dr. Kai Kang P.E. has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Kang is a Mechanical Engineer by education. His interest in CFD and numerical simulation was motivated from his graduate research projects, which included extensive use and development of CFD techniques either as a research tool or for a specific application. Such interest translated directly to his consulting practice, primarily in ventilation, and fire/smoke management, in which CFD is being used in many projects. Kai obtained his Doctoral degree from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Columbia University. His relevant coursework includes: Fluid Mechanics (Turbulence), Numerical Methods for Fluid Flow and Heat

Transfer, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), and Analytical Methods for PDEs. Since graduation, he has been actively teaching in the field of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Dr. Kang is a member of ASHRAE, and active on TCs 4.10, 5.6, and 5.9. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

5. University of North Texas:

Dr. Sandra Boetcher, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Boetcher is an assistant professor in UNT’s MEE Department. Dr. Boetcher received her PhD in mechanical engineering under the guidance of Dr. Ephraim Sparrow. During her career, she taught multiple classes on thermal modeling and computational fluid dynamics. In addition, she wrote radiation code for her MS project and used commercial software to solve natural convection problems for her PhD thesis. She has over 1 years of experience writing modifying and using various computational fluid dynamics codes for a variety of problems in academia and industry. Se was a student member of ASHRAE from 2002 to 2005, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used:

Proposal evaluation criteria and weighting factors will be per Table 2.

Table 2 Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Category Maximum

Score

1. Education of CFD expert. 25

2. Publications by CFD expert. 50

3. Other accomplishments by CFD expert related to CFD.

25

TOTAL SCORE …………………………… 100

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1493-TRP

ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS

(to be completed by Applicant)

1.0 Title: CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses 2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.): Zhiqiang (John) Zhai 3.0 Name of Contracting Institution: Zhiqiang (John) Zhai Mailing Address of P.I.: 1554 Turin Drive, Longmont, CO, 80503 E-mail address of P.I.: [email protected] Phone No. of P.I.: 303-492-4699 Fax No. of P.I.: 303-492-7317 Other Key Personnel: n/a 4.0 Any subcontractors: n/a 5.0 Objective & Scope:*

The primary objective of the project is to organize international competition to encourage the CFD community to devise solutions to the problems that the duct design industry is trying to solve. This contest will gain confidence in the use of CFD to determine the loss coefficients for duct fittings and further eliminate laboratory fitting tests in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 120.

6.0 Project Start Date: September 1, 2010 Total Project Length: 15 months 7.0 Total Cost: US$20,000 ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$20,000 8.0 Details of Financial Support: a) Professional Salaries $18,000 Person Months 3 b) Research Assistants c) Fringe Benefits ( %) d) Equipment e) Supplies & Materials f) Computer Costs g) Travel & Communications $2,000 h) i) Total Direct Costs $20,000 j) Indirect Costs ( %) k) TOTAL $20,000 9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:*

Dr. John Zhai has been working on CFD technique development and application for more than 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Doctor degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise include: computational fluid

dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and

numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation,

sustainable and immune building technologies.

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1493-TRP

Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 70 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He is Voting Member of T.C. 4.10 “Indoor Environmental Modeling”, Corresponding Member of T.C. 5.6 “Control of Fire and Smoke”, and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality”. Dr. Zhai is a PI and Co-PI for a few ASHRAE research projects, including “The Development of Simplified Rack Boundary Conditions for Numerical Data Center Models” (1487-TRP), “Optimizing the Trade Off between Grid Resolution and Simulation Accuracy: Coarse Grid CFD Modeling” (1418-TRP), “Assess and Implement Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Models in Whole-Building Energy Simulations” (1456-TRP), “Experimental Investigation of Hospital Operating Room (OR) Air Distribution” (1397-TRP), “Identification, Classification and Correlation of Ultrafine Indoor Airborne Particulate Matter with Outdoor Values” (1281-TRP). Dr. Zhai’s integrative training and experience in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering (particularly in CFD and turbulence) place him in a superb position to coordinate and conduct this project as a CFD expert.

10.0 Signature of Project Manager or P.I.: Title: Associate Professor Date: May 11th, 2010 Signature of Executive Officer of Institution: n/a Title: Date: Key personnel were ( ) were not ( X ) involved in writing the ASHRAE request for proposal for this project.

* All sections must be completed. Use of terms such as “See Attached Proposal” may result in rejection of proposal.

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Project Number & Title: 1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations “ Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 6.10 - Fuels and Combustion Justification of Need: During the development of higher efficiency, lower emission boilers, tonal noise can be an

unacceptable problem. This is caused by oscillations of the flame which result in pressure oscillations in the combustion

chamber that are radiated as noise. This occurs whenever the pressure oscillations feed back on the flame, via the mixture

supply system, in such a manner that the flame oscillations increase. The interaction of the boiler, burner, and flame is so

complex that breaking the circle is best accomplished with the help of a computer model.

The objective of this research is to develop a procedure for quickly and efficiently modeling the acoustic behavior of gas

fired heating boilers as a tool for diagnosing the cause of combustion oscillations.

ASHRAE members who would benefit immediately from the proposed research are engineers engaged in the development

of high efficiency, low NOx gas fired boilers for residential and small commercial applications. It is expected that the

results will also benefit engineers involved in the development of gas fired furnaces and liquid fueled boilers as the

demand for lower NOx emissions from those products spreads in the near future. Together, gas and oil burning boilers

and furnaces are used to heat the vast majority of homes and small commercial buildings. The ultimate beneficiaries are

the owners of buildings in which better heating appliances are to be installed and sustainable low emission solutions are to

be provided.

Work Statement Authors: Bill Roy, Tom Butcher, Peter Baade Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: C1

RTAR Submitted: August 2007

Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted October 2007






2010-2011 $ 53,500

2011-2012 $ 53,500

2012-2013


Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a


The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? n/a

ESTIMATED 18M $120,000 SCORE $/POINT Georgia Tech Research 18M $139,682 74.4 1,878 Wayne State University 18M $128,675 73.8 1,745 Pennsylvania State University 18M $120,000 86.3 1,391 Tennessee Tech University 18M $119,743 65.9 1,817 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18M $108,091 69.7 1,551 Secat, Inc. 18M $107,000 91.9 1,164 RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Bahnfleth - TechC

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1517-TRP, “Validation of a Low-order Acoustic Model of Boilers and its Application for Diagnosing Combustion Driven Oscillations “ MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Technische Universitaet München Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik: The research proposed is very

challenging and ambitious. The funds allocated and the time frame set for the project are in my opinion not adequate. I don't think there is a fair chance of achieving the project goals. Therefore I do not plan to submit a bid. Wolfgang Polifke

2. LMS International: I have left LMS International on the 30th of November 2009, to join the faculty of the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, not bidding. Christophe Schram

3. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: We are not ready with our research to submit a proposal. Maybe in two years. Eric VandenBulck.

4. University Twente: I am not sure if I will be able to prepare a proposal. I am still waiting for shipping quotations, and the project budget is very tight, certainly at the Euro to US$ rate we had. Jim Kok

Potential Bidders: University of Kentucky, Wayne State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tennessee Technological University, Technische Universitaet München Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik , Stevene Institute of Technology, University Twente, The University of Adelaide, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LMS International Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 6 Bidders: Georgia Tech Research, Wayne State University, Pennsylvania State University, Tennessee Tech University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Secat, Inc., PES: Bill Roy, Tom Butcher, Earl Rightmeir, Peter Baade TC Recommended Contractor: Secat, Inc. P.I. & Track Record(s):

1. Georgia Tech Research Corporation: Dr. Timothy Lieuwen Ph.D., P.E. has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Professor Lieuwen is an internationally recognized expert in combustion instabilities, and has put together a book, book chapters, numerous papers that have made important contributions to current understanding of the topic. He is involved in a number of related projects with a variety of company and very familiar with the modeling and experiments required to successfully complete this project. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: David Scarborough Ph.D., Senior Research Engineer. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. He was a student member of ASHRAE up until 2004. No record of prior or current TC participation.

Subcontractor: None noted 2. Wayne State University:

Dr. Wenlong Li has no record of previous history on an ASHRAE research project. Dr. Li is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University. He has many years of work and research experience in acoustic analysis and testing, and vibrations of complex structures. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Marcis Jansons Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University. He has extensive research experience with experimental studies of various combustions phenomena. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

Subcontractor: None noted

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3. Tennessee Tech University: Dr. Jon Peddieson, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Peddieson began working on the modeling of combustion oscillations approximately thirty years ago. His work in this area has been supported by NASA and AEDC and has produced several publications. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Stephen Idem, Co-PI: ME professor at Tennessee Tech Univ. and proposed co-PI. PI for completed ASHRAE research projects 1132-RP (TC 5.2), 1319-RP (TC 5.2), and active project 1488-RP (TC 5.2). He is an ASHRAE member active on TCs 1.2, 5.1, and 5.2.

Subcontractor: Dr. Mahesh Panchagnula: Faculty member in ME department at TTU. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

1. Pennsylvania State University:

Dr. Jong Guen Lee has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Lee’s research focuses on combustion dynamics problems in air-breathing gas turbine combustors. He has 16 years of experience in both academia and industry on a number of joint government and industry projects to develop the next-generation, ultra-low emissions, high-efficiency gas turbine combustors for both land-based power generation and aircraft propulsion applications. His work also includes active combustion control and sensor development for monitoring combustion process in combustors. He has published more than 60 technical papers in those areas. He has been a member of the Combustion Institute and AIAA and has served as a paper reviewer of Journal of Propulsion and Power, Combustion and Flame, International Journal of Transport Phenomena, Combustion Science and Technology, American Society of Mechanical Engineers-International Gas Turbine Institute and Society of Automotive Engineers. Dr. Lee is the main person who will conduct the most part of design of test-apparatus, test and data analysis. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Prof. Domenic A. Santavicca: Dr. Santavicca is a Professor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department and serves as the director for Center for Advanced Power Generation at Penn State. He has over 30 years of experience in gas turbine combustion related research. Over the past 16 years the main focus of his research has been combustion dynamics, active combustion control and optical probes and sensors. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted.

2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Siu-Kit Lau, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Siu-Kit Lau received his Ph.D. in Acoustics and B.Eng. (1st Hons) in Building Services Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2003 and 1997, respectively. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska in 2009, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Services Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His primary research interest is in noise control, particularly active passive control methods. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Grenville Yuill, Co-PI: Dr. Yuill was the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at the University of Nebraska from 1998 to 2005 and the Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction from 2005 to 2009.ASHRAE Fellow/Life member. PI for completed ASHRAE projects 530-RP (TC 4.7), 618-RP (TC 5.6), 763-RP (TC 4.3), 865-RP (TC 4.7), 903-RP (TC 4.10), 935-RP (TC 9.12). He is an active member of TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.7, 5.11, 6.8, 8.10, and 8.11 plus multiple SPCs and SSPCS.

Subcontractor?: Professor Chung K. (Ed) Law: Faculty member at Princeton University. His research interests are in combustion, propulsion, heat and mass transfer, energy, alternate fuels, and the environment. He has published over 340 journal-class articles in these areas. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

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3. ****Secat, Inc.: David Herrin, has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Mr. Herrin received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Cincinnati. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 2000. He served as a post doctoral scholar since that time and is currently a research professor. He has published over 50 journal and conference papers in the vibro-acoustics area. He is a registered P.E. in the state of Kentucky. David is also the director of the Vibro-Acoustics Consortium in Lexington, KY. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Mohamed I. Ali (Co-PI): Mohamed Ali received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Helwan. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (joint with the University of Helwan, Egypt) in 1997. He served as an assistant professor at Helwan University and then moved to the University of Kentucky as a sabbatical research faculty meeting. He is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Kentucky. He has published over 45 journal and conference papers in the combustion and thermal. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation fluid area. Limin Zhou, Research Assistant: Ph.D. student Limin Zhou is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. This project will form the bulk of his Ph.D. dissertation if awarded. Jinghao Liu: Ph.D. Student Jinghao Liu will be completing his Ph.D. over the next 18 months. He is an accomplished experimentalist and he will assist in advising the Team’s experimental efforts.

Subcontractor: None noted Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Technical Approach – degree to which the proposal communicates understanding of the technical area

and the degree to which the basic technical approach is expected to advance the state-of-the-art in this area. (25%)

2. Proposing Team Members – Prior experience of the Principal Investigator and supporting team members. Degree to which their experience and accomplishments support the expectation of a very high quality project and publication of results. (25%)

3. Equipment and Facilities – The facilities and measurement equipment currently available to the proposing team and their plans to add additional equipment as needed. It is expected that this will be specified in some detail in the proposal. (25%)

4. Work Plan – The degree to which the proposed detailed steps, their relationship, and proposed schedule are reasonable and will support the completion of the project without delays. (25%)

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Project Number & Title: 1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems” Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 4.3 – Ventilation Requirements and Infiltration

Justification of Need: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 defines demand controlled ventilation (DCV) as a system

that provides “automatic reduction of outdoor air intake below design rates when the actual occupancy of

spaces served by the system is less than design occupancy.” Standard 90.1 has required DCV, with some

exceptions, for densely occupied spaces since the 1999 version, which also required that the DCV system be

in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The Standard 62.1 User’s Manual includes an appendix

showing the underlying theory and a control scheme for using carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration for DCV

in accordance with the Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP) of ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The 2007 version of

the Manual only addresses CO2 DCV for single zone systems. The 2004 version of the Manual also included

an approach for multiple zone recirculation HVAC systems (MZS) but errors were found in the approach so

it was removed. The authors of the Manual and the SSPC 62.1 subcommittee monitoring the Manual’s

development felt that before any MZS DCV control logic could be included in the manual, research had to

be done to ensure that the many complexities of the subject were properly addressed. Until questions are

answered concerning MZS DCV, CO2 DCV cannot be properly implemented in MZS with any assurance

that it will be Standard 62.1 compliant and provide significantly improved energy performance. This research will ensure that it is possible to fully comply with both Standard 90.1 and Standard 62.1 with respect to multiple zone DCV systems. Work Statement Authors: Steve Taylor Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: A1, A2, A5 RTAR Submitted: April 2008

Position on Implementation Plan: Accepted June 2008


Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0 CNV




2010-2011 $ 56,416

2011-2012 $ 56,413

2012-2013

Best Value for ASHRAE: Lowest cost responsive bid selected? NO If no,

Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? YES Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive

bid? YES Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? YES



ESTIMATED 18M $130,000 SCORE $/POINT Mississippi State University 18M $130,439 51.5 2553 Univesco, LLC 18M $124,800 41.3 3032 University of Nebraska Lincoln 18M $112,829 88.1 1280 University of Central Florida 18M $109,556 82.8 1323 RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest:

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1547-TRP, “CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems” MORTS NOTES: Potential Bidders: University of Nebraska, Colorado University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pennsylvania State University, University of Strathclyde Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 4 Bidders: Mississippi State University, Univesco, LLC, University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Central Florida PES: Steve Taylor, Dennis Stanke, Stuart Dols TC Recommended Contractor: University of Nebraska Lincoln P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. Mississippi State University:

Dr. Nelson Fumo is PI for active ASHRE research project 1339-RP sponsored by TC 8.12. He is an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University. Dr. Fumo has taught courses of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, experimental orientation, solar energy management. Dr. Fumo’s research thrusts include energy systems designs, HVAC, and renewable energies. Recent research has been focused on simulation of combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) systems. Dr. Fumo Master’s Thesis was “Performance of a packed tower absorber/regenerator for an aqueous lithium chloride desiccant dehumidification system.” Use of desiccant system as a thermally activated component for CCHP systems is of great interest for the research group. He is an Associate Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Pedro Mago: Assoc. Professor of ME at Mississippi State University. He is an S.B.A member of ASHRAE and a member of TCs 1.1, 1.10, and 8.4. Dr. Rogelio Luck: Professor of ME at Mississippi State University. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted.

2. Univesco, LLC: Dr. Tom Poerio Ph.D., P.E., No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. The education,

research experience, and engineering design experience of the Principal Investigator (P.I.), Dr. Poerio, Ph.D.,

P.E., LEED AP, are both unique and well suited for this research project. Indeed, the P.I. has both mathematical

research experience (Ph.D. Mathematics; Thesis: Topological Algebraic Structure in the Density Topology and

on Souslin Lines) and physics research experience (M.S. Physics; Researched grid-generated turbulence in a

water tunnel using laser Doppler velocimetry) that enable him to successfully analyze demand controlled multi-

zone ventilation systems and describe the resulting equations in the simplest mathematical terms possible. More

importantly, however, the P.I. has both an engineering degree (B.S. Mechanical Engineering) and significant

experience designing multi-zone (VAV) systems including multi-zone systems with CO2-based demand

controlled ventilation. In addition, the P.I. has extensive experience with building energy models. He is a Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: None noted. Subcontractor: None noted.

3. ****University of Nebraska Lincoln: Dr. Josephine Lau, No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Josephine Lau (PI) has expertise in energy analysis and indoor air quality measurement and modeling for various mechanical ventilation systems and different building types. She has written more than 10 peer‐reviewed publications related to Indoor air quality and energy efficiency of ventilation systems. She graduated with a Ph.D. of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, PA. She received her MS of Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, IN; and MEng(Hons) & BEng(Hons) of Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. She is a Member of ASHRAE and has been active on TCs 2.3, 2.9 and 4.3.

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Other Key Personnel: Grenville Yuill, Co-PI: Dr. Yuill was the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at the University of Nebraska from 1998 to 2005 and the Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction from 2005 to 2009.ASHRAE Fellow/Life member. PI for completed ASHRAE projects 530-RP (TC 4.7), 618-RP (TC 5.6), 763-RP (TC 4.3), 865-RP (TC 4.7), 903-RP (TC 4.10), 935-RP (TC 9.12). He is an active member of TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.7, 5.11, 6.8, 8.10, and 8.11 plus multiple SPCs and SSPCS. Subcontractor: None noted.

4. University of Central Florida:

Dr. Lixing Gu, P.I. active ASHRAE research project 1390-RP sponsored by TC 7.4. He successfully completed ASHRAE research projects 852-RP, entitled "Comparison of Duct System Computer Models that Could Provide Input to the Thermal Distribution Standard Method of Test (SPC-152P)", for TC 6.3 and 1165-RP, entitled "System Interactions in Forced-Air Heating and Cooling Systems," also for TC 6.3. Both ASHRAE projects provided technical support for Standard 152 development. Dr. Gu holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. He also has in-depth knowledge of mathematical models and numerical analysis in the areas of heat, air and mass transfer and strong background in the finite element method and computational fluid dynamics. Dr. Gu is also a member of the team that is developing the EnergyPlus™ building energy simulation program for the U.S. DOE. He is an ASHRAE member and a voting member of ASHRAE TC 4.4 and SPC 160P. Other Key Personnel: Mangesh BasarkarI: Research Engineer in the buildings research team at the Florida Solar Energy Center. Mr. Mangesh has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University with a

concentration in building simulation tools and techniques. He is an Associate Member of ASHRAE. No record of prior or current TC participation. Dr. Muthusamy Swami: holds a doctoral degree in Mechanical (Thermal) Engineering with over 25 years experience and demonstrated track record in attracting funding, proven research program development and successful management of individual and team projects. He has published in the area of energy analysis and led analytic teams. For the last several years, he has independently led the continued full-cycle development of EnergyGauge® Summit, FSEC’s software which performs calculations for code compliance, energy rating and energy analysis. He is an ASHRAE member and a member of ASHRAE TCs 2.5 and 4.3. Subcontractor: None noted.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Contractor’s understanding of Work Statement as revealed in the proposal. (25%) 2. Qualification of personnel for this project. (30%)

a. Experience of Principal Investigator with fundamental ventilation principles b. Breadth and quality of contractor team experience with HVAC design, energy modeling, and airflow

modeling 3. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. (20%)

a. Modeling software and procedures b. Organization and management plan

4. Probability of contractor’s proposal meeting objectives. (20%) a. Detailed work plan with major tasks and key milestones b. All technical and logistic factors considered c. Reasonableness of project schedule

5. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE projects (no penalty for new contractors). (5%)

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1547-TRP

ASHRAE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF FUNDS (to be completed by Applicant)

1.0 Title: CO2‐based Demand Control Ventilation for Multiple Zone HVAC Systems 2.0 Principal Investigator (P.I.): Josephine Lau, Ph.D. 3.0 Name of Contracting Institution: Board of Regents, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln 312 N 14th Street, Alex Bldg West, Lincoln, NE 68588‐0430

Mailing Address of P.I.: Architectural Engineering Program 203D PDI, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln

Omaha, NE 68182‐0681

E‐mail address of P.I.: [email protected] Phone No. of P.I.: (402)554‐2079 Fax No. of P.I.: (402)554‐2080 Other Key Personnel: (Co‐PI) Grenville Yuill, Ph.D. 4.0 Any subcontractors: No 5.0 Objective & Scope:* The objective of this proposed ASHRAE 1547-TRP project is to

develop reliable, verifiable control logic for multizone recirculating air handling systems with CO2-based demand controlled ventilation. Simulations of energy models and CO-2 concentration with airflow models will verify the effectiveness of the control logic options.

6.0 Project Start Date: 9/1/2010 Total Project Length: 18 months 7.0 Total Cost: US$ 112,829 ASHRAE Funding Requested: US$ 112,829 8.0 Details of Financial Support: a) Professional Salaries $ 23,584 Person Months 2 b) Research Assistants 27,270 c) Fringe Benefits (28 or 36+%) 18,906 d) Equipment e) Supplies & Materials 300 f) Computer Costs g) Travel & Communications 9,125 h) i) Total Direct Costs 79,185 j) Indirect Costs (48.5% ) 33,644 k) TOTAL $ 112,829 9.0 Qualifications of Principal Investigator:* Dr. Josephine Lau (PI) has expertise in energy analysis and indoor air quality measurement and modeling for various mechanical ventilation systems and different building types. She has written more than 10 peer‐reviewed publications related to Indoor air quality and energy efficiency of ventilation systems. She graduated with a Ph.D. of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, PA. She received her MS of Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, IN; and MEng(Hons) & BEng(Hons) of Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

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SUMMARY SHEET FOR REPORTING EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS (Project # same as RTAR & WS, assigned by MORTS) 1547-TRP RECOMMENDED BIDDER University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Evaluation Criteria (1) Weight Factor

Miss St Univesco UNeb UCF Bidder 5 Bidder 6 Bidder 7

Contractor's understanding of Work Statement

25% 10.8 6.2 23.3 22.3

Qualifications of personnel for this project

30% 15 17.2 26.5 24.5

Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research.

20% 10 5.7 16.3 16.7

Probability of proposal meeting objectives

25% 11 7.7 17 16.3

Prior performance of contractor 5% 4.7 4.5 5 5

TOTAL SCORE (3) (0-100)

% 51.5 41.3 88.1 82.8

COST TO ASHRAE / SCORED POINTS ($/pt)

2553 3032 1280 1323

TC/TG/SSPC VOTE: For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Not voting: 1 Total: 8 Reason for each negative vote or abstention(4): Chair not voting Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids (scoring 70 or more points) (3): UCF had several statements in their proposal that did not show a thorough understanding of multiple zone VAV systems. They discussed fan cycling during occupied hours (not practical when ventilation must be maintained per Standard 62) controlling outdoor airflow with the supply fan (VAV boxes control the airflow to the space and an independent control system controls outdoor airflow; the supply fan does control either directly), and coil control logic that was simply not understandable. The selected contractor (Nebraska) showed an extremely thorough understanding of the “multiple spaces” requirements of Standard 62.1 and of VAV systems. Submitted by: Steve Taylor Date: June 28, 2010 NOTE: (1) These Evaluation Criteria are examples. Evaluation Criteria and Weighting Factors must be those specified in the Work Statement.

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(2) The minimum score for considering the award of a contract is 70 points. Justification for not selecting lower-cost responsive bids must include specific reasons. (3) No penalty for new contractors. (4) Attach a separate sheet if necessary.

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Project Number & Title: 1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods”

Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 3.1 - Refrigerants and Secondary Coolants

Justification of Need: Regulations for the phase-out of R-134a in the automotive industry from 2011-2017 in the EU are already in place and anticipated to spread to other regions and applications (e.g. Waxman-Markey bill in the US Congress). By obtaining accurate values for burning velocity of mildly flammable low GWP refrigerants, the likelihood of adoption of these refrigerants will significantly increase and the long term environmental impact on climate change will be very significant. Substantial quantities of these new refrigerants could be in use in the 2012-2020 timeframe. Also, rules for refrigerant toxicity and safety classification under ISO 817 will probably be adopted by ASHRAE in the future in order to harmonize both systems and prevent confusion in the marketplace. Therefore, this is an important program for ASHRAE as well as ISO. The objective of this project is to critically evaluate two different burning velocity test methods (vertical

tube and spherical/cylindrical) to determine their precision and accuracy and potential for test method

simplification and cost reduction without sacrificing quality. This should allow more widespread use of

burning velocity measurement to support the new refrigerant flammability classification standard ISO 817

and ASHRAE Standard 34. The plan is to have one ASHRAE project, but potentially two separate budgets

and contracts if two contractors with expertise with one specific method are chosen. Work Statement Authors: Barbara Minor, Robert Richard, Kenji Takizawa Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: D2, D3 RTAR Submitted: February 2009



Vote of TC/TG: 7-0-0 CNV


Vote of RAS: 5-0-0 CNV Vote of Tech Council: TBD


2010-2011 $ 40,000

2011-2012 $ 40,000

2012-2013


Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive

bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a

Actual or Perceived Conflicts of Interest: The contractor selected was not a WS author? NO If no,

The selected bid was not chosen for unique reason not outlined in WS? YES

ESTIMATED 12M $80,000 SCORE $/POINT Nat’l Inst. of Advanced Industrial Science Technology 18M $80,000 94.5 847 National Research Council Canada 15M $80,000 67.9 1178 Northeastern University 12M $51,976 67.6 769* University of Manitoba 12M $40,000 63.4 631* * Northeastern University and University of Manitoba only bid half of project RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: Elmahdy - RAC

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1583-TRP, “Assessment of Burning Velocity Test Methods” MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. NIST: I will not be submitting a proposal. The reason is that without a parallel internal project to study a

similar thing, this is not enough money to complete the work. There is not internal support for the work because it does not show up on our roadmap or show up in any of our current programs. Gregory Linteris

Potential Bidders: Armines, National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Northeastern University, National Institute of Standards and Technology Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 4 Bidders: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST), National Research Council Canada, Northeastern University, University of Manitoba PES: Barbara Minor, Debra Kennoy, Bob Richard, Bill Walter TC Recommended Contractor: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST) P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. ******National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Technology (AIST):

Dr. Kenji Takizawa (WS Author), has no previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. Doctor of Engineering, Research scientist (P-member of ISO TC86 SC8 and voting member of ASHRAE SSPC34 Flammability Subcommittee. He is not a member of ASHRAE. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Masanori Tamura: Group Leader. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Kazuaki Tokuhashi: Senior researcher. No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Shigeo Kondo: Research Scientist. No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Hideaki Nagai: Senior Researcher (expert on microgravity experiment). No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Dr. Mikito Mamiya: Research Scientist (expert on microgravity experiment) No record of previous involvement with ASHRAE at any level. Subcontractor: None noted

Contract issues and payment exchange rate risks for ASHRAE noted by proposer. 2. National Research Council Canada:

Cameron McCartney, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Mr. McCartney has more than 13 years of experience at NTC carrying out research projects related to smoke movement and fire growth in built environments using a combination of full scale experiments and numerical modeling. His expertise is in the development and evaluation of atrium smoke management techniques and has included investigations of balcony spill plume, smoke layer plug holing and the behavior of smoke cooled by sprinklers. He has managed several research projects including studies of smoke detector response in residential dwellings and the burning characteristics of building insulation. He has extensive experience in designing and conducting full scale fire experiments involving smoke movement, plume dynamics, sprinkled mercantile fires, duct smoke detectors and communication cable fires in HVAC plenums. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Martin Bijloos; Research Assistant Mr. Pier-Simon Lafrance: Research Assistant Subcontractor: None noted

3. Northeastern University:

Mohamed Metghalchi, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Principal investigator has been involved in combustion research and laminar burning velocity measurement for the last 35 years. He as been PI for projects sponsored by Army Research Office and Office of Naval Research. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

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Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractor: None noted

4. University of Manitoba:

Madjid Birouk, No record as a PI on any previous ASHRAE research projects. Dr. Birouk is full Professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. His expertise is fundamental combustion and turbulence. Since Joining the University of Manitoba, Dr. Birouk has established a laboratory for research on combustion and underlying flow phenomena such turbulence and its effect on combustion, gasification, spray formation. One of the test rigs developed by Dr. Birouk is a spherical vessel (combustion chamber) capable of generating ambient conditions of pressure, temperature, and flow comparable to those encountered in power systems such as gas turbine and diesel engines. Dr. Birouk has published over 30 peer‐reviewed journal contributions and over 40 conference papers dealing with fundamental combustion and related phenomena. Dr. Birouk has also supervised a dozen of graduate students (6 completed and 6 in progress) and over 20 projects (mainly final year thesis) at the undergraduate level. Dr. Birouk has interest and expertise, as well as the required facility, to lead this project to completion. Professor Birouk will work closely with his graduate student, Stephen Toth, to accomplish the objective of this project. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Stephen Toth, Graduate Student Subcontractor: None noted

Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%

a. Logistical problems associated b. Technical problems associated

2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 20%

a. Organization of project b. Management plan

3. Contractor's capability in terms of facilities. 25%

a. Managerial support b. Data collection c. Technical expertise

4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 20%

a. Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work b. Project manager person directly responsible c. Team members' qualifications and experience d. Time commitment of Principal Investigator

5. Probability of contractor's research plan meeting the objectives of the Work Statement. 20%

a. Detailed and logical work plan with major tasks and key milestones b. All technical and logistic factors considered c. Reasonableness of project schedule

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Project Number & Title: 1596-TRP, “Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores” Sponsored by TC/TG: TC 4.3 -Ventilation Requirements and Infiltration

Justification of Need: Interest in this area has developed due to ASHRAE’s role in organizing and leading the Retailer Energy Alliance with support from the US Department of Energy. This study will establish the process for benchmarking important retail building classes and will coordinate potential changes in standards that affect their energy use and air quality. The primary user of these results within ASHRAE will be ASHRAE SSPC 62.1 and TC 4.3. Building designers will also be provided with data that will allow improved application of the Standard 62.1 IAQ Procedure. Retail buildings in the United States account for approximately 20 percent of commercial sector energy consumption and represent the fastest growing commercial subsector (DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, 2009). The potential for impact from this project on both indoor air quality and energy efficiency is significant. Funding for the project and ASHRAE administrative costs is provided through a $1.5 million dollar grant from the NIST Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants program. Work Statement Authors: Michael Apte, Gemma Kerr, Scott Williams, Leon Alevantis, Steve Taylor, Zied Driss, Dennis Stanke Research Strategic Plan Goals Applicable to this Research: A5, A7, B2

RTAR Submitted: May 2009




Vote of RAC: 10-0-2 CV

Vote of RAS: 4-0-0 Vote of Tech Council: TBD

Allocation of ASHRAE Funds per Fiscal Year

2010-2011 $ 422,507

2011-2012 $ 422,507

2012-2013 $ 563,342


Did 2/3 of the PES score the selected bid the highest of all responsive bids? n/a Was the average score of the PES 5 or more points higher than the lowest priced responsive bid? n/a Was the $/point ratio of selected bid less than all lower priced responsive bids? n/a



ESTIMATED 30M $1,440,000 SCORE $/POINT Battelle 30M $1,439,993 77.1 18,675 Indoor Environmental Engineering 29M $1,439,256 81.4 17,671 University of Colorado 30M $1,437,578 75.4 19,071 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30M $1,432,231 80.7 17,742 University of Texas-Austin 30M $1,408,356 88.6 15,894

RAC/Tech Council Conflicts-of-Interest: RAC - Braun, Cohen, Walker; TechC - Bahnfleth, Brandemuehl

1 Member abstaining is employed by NIST

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MORTS NOTES: Reasons Why Other Recommended or Registered Bidders Did Not Bid: 1. Sebesta Blomberg: has terrific expertise in building systems and energy evaluation, and fair expertise in

questionnaires and survey analysis, the critical element of air quality measurements put too much of the project into transportation, logistics with several volunteer companies allowing access to facility and personnel, and sub contracts for IAQ measurement equipment and analysis. Barry Bridges

2. Georgia Technology Institute: I will not bid for the following reasons: 1) Once the first task is completed, there is a need for approval of the method prior to moving onto the next task. This will make it very difficult to meet the time schedule due to the length time approval takes with ASHRAE. 2) Although the first task required the method to be developed, in reality to develop an effective method, task 2 should be done before task 1. 3) In sufficient funded allowed for the tasks requested. Dr. Charlene W. Bayer

3. United Technologies Research Center: We do not intend to bid. UTRC was interested in being a

subcontractor due to our interest in certain aspects of the project, but did not want to manage the entire program. Greg Dobbs.

4. Sensus: We will be participating, but not as PRIME. We will team with the University of Nebraska team.

Brian Thompson

5. AMCA: AMCA will not bid on this project due to the fact that the project is outside our scope and we do not have the resources to expand our scope at this time. Mark Stevens

6. Syracuse University: decided not to bid due to other commitments. Jensen Zhang

7. Air Innovation Resources: We will not be bidding after all. Felicia Festa Potential Bidders: Georgia Technology Institute, Indoor Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Sebesta Blomberg, University of Nebraska, Sensus, Architectural Energy, United Technologies Research Center, Air Innovation Resources, Air Movement and Control Association Bids Due: May 17, 2010 Total Number of Bids: 5 Bidders: Battelle, Indoor Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Texas Austin PES: Steve Taylor, Dennis Stanke, Leon Alevantis, Scott Williams, Michael Apte TC Recommended Contractor: University of Texas at Austin P.I. & Track Record(s): 1. Battelle

Dr. Ann Louise Sumner: Active P.I. on ASHRAE research project 1262-RP (TC 9.3), Part 2. Dr. Ann Louise Sumner has a Ph.D. in chemistry and extensive experience in air quality research, complex field studies, and study protocols and surveys. She is serving as P.1. of ASHRAE 1262 (Part 2) - Relate Air Quality and Other Factors to Comfort and Health Related Symptoms Reported by Passengers and Crew on Commercial Transport Aircraft, Scope, size, and complexity of ASHRAE 1262 (Part 2) is very similar to that of the proposed project, hence Dr. Sumner has the proven management experience and knowledge of ASHRAE contractor requirements to successfully manage 1596-TRP. She is an ASHRAE member with no previous or current record of participation with an ASHRAE TC or SPC. Other Key Personnel: Mr. Zachary Willenberg, QA/QC Manager. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Ms. Dawn Dampier, Co-Technical lead for Occupant Outcomes. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Bradley Goodwin, Technical Lead for Recruitment & Logistics. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Richard Hecker, PE, Co-Technical Lead for Ventilation. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

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Mr. Ian MacGregor, Technical Lead for Indoor Air Quality. He is currently helping to support active research project 1262-RP. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Dr. Michael Murphy, Ph.D., PE, Co-Technical Lead for Ventilation. He is currently helping to support active research project 1262-RP. He is an ASHRAE member with no previous or current record of participation with an ASHRAE TC or SPC noted. Mr. Fred Ray, PE, Team Lead for Building Characterization. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Dr. Diana Echeverria, Co-Technical lead for Occupant Outcomes. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Mr. Robert Rudolph, No indication of his role on project team. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. ASHRAE member Dr. Robert Lordo, Technical Lead for Statistical Analysis. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: None noted

2. Indoor Environmental Engineering Mr. Francis Offerman, P.I on completed ASHRAE research project 891-RP (TC 5.3). Mr. Offermann has 28 years experience as an IAQ researcher, sick building investigator, mitigation planner, healthy building design consultant, and expert witness. He is president of Indoor Environmental Engineering, a San Francisco based IAQ consulting firm. Mr. Offermann directs an interdisciplinary team of environmental scientists, chemists, and mechanical engineers in indoor air quality building investigations and healthy building design projects. Under Mr. Offermann's supervision IEE has developed both pro-active and reactive IAQ measurement methods and diagnostic protocols. He has supervised over 2,000 IAQ investigations in commercial, residential, and institutional buildings and conducted numerous forensic investigations related to IAQ. He has been a recipient of State and Federal research grants regarding building air quality and ventilation field studies, tracer gas techniques, in situ contaminant emission rate measurements, and the development of indoor air quality measurement instrumentation. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1976 and graduated from Stanford University with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. He is an ASHRAE member who has served on EHC, TCs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, and 4.10, SSPC 62.1 and other SPCs, and various position document committees in the past. Other Key Personnel: None noted Subcontractors: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Dr. Phil Price, Statistician. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Davis Energy Group, Mr. David Springer, Ventilation Expert. He is an ASHRAE member who has served on TCs 5.7, and 6.5, and SPC 152P. AMEC Geomatrix, Dr. Jim Embree, Toxicologist. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Technical University of Denmark, Dr. Pawel Wargocki, Perceived Air Quality Expert. He is currently serving as a member of EHC. He was PI for completed ASHRAE research project 1257-RP, Indoor Environmental Effects on Performance of School Work by Children, for TC 2.1. No record of ASHRAE membership. UC San Diego, Bill Cain, Perceived Air Quality Expert. He is an ASHRAE fellow member, who in the past was active on SSPC 62 and TCs 2.3 and 4.3. He was PI for completed ASHRAE research projects 108-RP and 695-RP, both for TC 2.1. Berkeley Analytical Associates, Mr. Al Hodgson, Laboratory Analysis and VOC Expert. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation.

3. University of Colorado Dr. John Zhai: Active P.I. on ASHRAE research projects 1397-RP (TC 9.6), 1418-RP (TC 4.10), 1467-RP (TC

10.7) and 1487-RP (TC 4.10). Prof. John Zhai, the PI, has been working on CFD technique development and application for about 15 years. Dr. Zhai has a very unique and integrative background in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering. He received his first Ph.D. degree in Fluid Mechanics with focus on CFD and turbulence from Tsinghua University and his second Ph.D. degree in Building Technology with focus on integrated CFD and energy simulation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Zhai has been actively engaged in various research activities in the field of fluid/thermal science and building/energy/environment technology since 1994. His particular research interest and expertise

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include: computational fluid dynamics techniques and applications in building and environment, experimental and numerical study of indoor environment quality, building HVAC system design and evaluation, sustainable and immune building technologies. Dr. Zhai has solid education background and rich research experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer related environment and ventilation study. As a primary researcher, Dr. Zhai has completed a number of notable research and consulting projects and published over 60 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Zhai is an active member of ASHRAE. He was Voting Member of T.C. 4.10 “Indoor Environmental Modeling”, Corresponding Member of T.C. 5.6 “Control of Fire and Smoke”, and a PMS Member for Project 1321-RP “Modeling VOC Sorption of Building Materials and Its Impact on Indoor Air Quality,” for TC 4.10. Dr. Zhai’s integrative training and experience in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering (particularly in indoor environment modeling and experiment) place him in a superb position to coordinate and conduct this project. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Lupita Montoya, Proposed Co-PI. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at The University of Colorado at Boulder. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: University of Colorado at Denver – Dr. John Adgate, Proposed Co-PI. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Purdue University– Dr. Qingyan (Yan) Chen, Proposed Co-PI – He was PI for the following completed research projects: 927-RP (TC 6.4), 949-RP (TC 5.3), 1009-RP (TC 4.10, 1133-RP (TC 4.10), 1222-RP (TC 4.7), 1271-RP (TC 4.1), and is currently PI for active project 1522-RP (TC 5.3). He is an ASHRAE Fellow and has been active on the following TCs 2.5, 4.3, 4.10, 5.3, and 5.8.

4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dr. Grenville Yuill, P.I. on completed ASHRAE research projects 530-RP and 865-RP for TC 4.7, 618-RP for TC 5.6, 763-RP for TC 4.3, 903-RP for TC 4.10, 935-RP for TC 9.12, 1276-RP for TC 5.12. Dr. Grenville K. Yuill has technical expertise in building energy and building air flow. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota (1972), with a focus on heat transfer. Since that time he has focused on energy conservation and air quality in buildings. He received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1959 and an M.S. in reactor engineering from the University of Birmingham in 1961.Dr. Yuill has served for two years as the Interim Director of the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska. He started the Architectural Engineering (AE) program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1998. For six years he served as its Director. He has put into place a professional masters degree (the MAE), and a field of specialization within the College of Engineering and Technology Ph.D. Program. Dr. Yuill has been active in research both as a university faculty member, and as a consultant. His range of activities is indicated by his list of publications, below. His most recent research has been on the ventilation of large office buildings. Dr. Yuill is a Fellow and a life member of ASHRAE, and has been active on many technical and standard committees of ASHRAE for the past 34 years. He was a member of the National Research Council of Canada for six years. He was a member of the Council of Executives of the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada. He was a founding member of the Solar Energy Society of Canada, Inc. and spent six years on its Board of Directors. He is an ASHRAE Fellow/ Life member active in TC 4.3 and 4.7 and SSPC 90.2 and 62.2. Other Key Personnel: Dr. Haorong Li, P.I. on active ASHRAE research project 1486-RP (TC 7.5). Dr. Li has been involved in research within the energy field for the past 10 years. His experience involves developing innovative HVAC&R. He is an ASHRAE member and has been active on TCs 7.4 and 7.5. He is an Associate Professor for the Department of Architectural Engineering at UN-L. Dr. Josephine Lau, Proposed Co-PI. She is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Architectural Engineering at UN-L She is an ASHRAE member and has been active on TCs 2.3, 2.9 and 4.3. Dr. Kevin Grosskopf, Proposed Co-PI. He is an Associate Professor for the Charles W. Durham School of Construction, at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. He is an ASHRAE member, but no record of prior or current TC participation. Dr. Dale Tiller, Proposed Co-PI. He was P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1172-RP (TC 6.6). No record of ASHRAE membership, but he has been active on TC 2.1. Subcontractor:

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Dr. Jianshun Zhang, Proposed Co-PI. He will serve as a consultant on emission rates. He was P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1097 (TC 4.10) and is currently P.I. on active ASHRAE research project 1325-RP (TC 4.4). Dr. Jensen Zhang (Co-PI), Professor and Director of Energy and Indoor Environmental Systems Program - research leader with focus on indoor environmental quality and combined heat, air, moisture and pollutant transport through building envelopes. He has over 20 years of experience in ventilation and indoor air quality research. He has authored/co-authored over 100 technical papers, one book and is a primary author of two ASTM methods for testing organic emissions from building materials using small and full-scale environmental chambers. Dr. Zhang has developed computer databases and simulation tools for predicting the impact of material emissions and ventilation on indoor air quality. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of “The Intl. J. of Ventilation” and “J. of Thermal Insulation and Bldg. Sci.”. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in building environmental systems measurements and modeling, and heat and mass transfer. He has advised/co-advised 12 Ph.D. students, 16 M.S. students, and 7 Postdoctoral Fellows. He is an ASHRAE member and has served on RAC, EHC and is active on TC 2.3. The University of Nebraska Medical Center, (Dr. Chandran Achutan) will carry out the occupant surveys and odor panels. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Toyon Corporation (Mr. Ben Juricek) will assist in the selection and design of measurement installation, and with field installation in some locations, Sensus MI (Mr. Brian Thompson) will assist in the recruitment of retailers to participate, will share existing data on HVAC system operation, and will assist in the field installation of the data logging equipment.

5. ****University of Texas at Austin Jeffrey Siegel, P.I. on completed ASHRAE research project 1299-RP (TC 2.4). Dr. Jeffrey Siegel is internationally recognized for his research on indoor air quality, particle transport, filtration and control technologies, particle deposition in HVAC systems, energy use of residential air conditioning, and duct leakage and duct research. He has numerous publications and research in the area of this TRP. He is an ASHRAE member and active on TCs 2.4 and 6.3. He also supports SSPC 180 and SSPC 52.2 and was the ASHRAE New Investigator Award recipient in 2006-2007. Other Key Personnel: Richard Corsi, is the ECH Bantel Professor for Professional Practice in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Environmental Resources Engineering from Humboldt State University in 1983, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Davis in Civil Engineering in 1985 and 1989, respectively. Dr. Corsi and his research team have ongoing research related to the use of zero energy air purification (ZEAP) materials, human exposure to p-dichlorobenzene from consumer products, human exposure to toxic chemicals emitted from cleaning agents, biological particle emissions from indoor water uses, remediation of methamphetamine labs, Texanol ester alcohol emissions from a wide range of materials coated with latex paint, and the effects of changes in relative humidity on chemical emissions from building materials. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Atila Novoselac, P.I. on active ASHRAE research projects 1416-RP (TC 4.7) and 1512-RP (TC 4.10). He has significant experimental and CFD modeling experience. Through his research related to development, validation, and application of coupled air-flow and energy-flow simulations, he gained considerable experience in CFD simulations and full scale laboratory experiments. Using various commercial and research CFD computational tools as well as laboratory facilities he worked on analyses of thermal comfort and air quality in rooms with displacement ventilation systems. He was an ASHRAE 2001 GIA recipient. His research involves building airflow analyses and human exposure studies. He has extensive experimental and CFD modeling experience. He works on the development, validation, and application of various CFD and Lagrangian particle modeling methods for particle transport and human exposure studies. He has worked on the development, validation, and application of computational fluid dynamics models for indoor air quality analyses, measurements and performance analysis of different residential and commercial building ventilation systems, and advancement of building design methods and procedures. Dr. Novoselac and his research team have several finished and ongoing research projects on human exposure to various indoor pollutants (sponsored by NIOSH, NIST, and ASHRAE). He is an ASHRAE Associate member and active on TCs 4.3, 4.10 5.3 and 9.12. He recently was selected the 2010-2011 ASHRAE New Investigator Award recipient. Kerry Kinney, is a Professor and holder of the Roberta Woods Ray Centennial Fellowship in

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Engineering in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her cross-disciplinary research in environmental engineering and molecular biology centers on the investigation of microorganisms in natural and engineered systems. Over the last fifteen years, her research has evolved from an early focus on biological air treatment systems to include the development and implementation of molecular tools to monitor biological systems and the microbial characterization of indoor environments. Her research ranges from fundamental investigations of gene expression to pilot scale treatability tests and she has worked extensively with fungal systems beginning with her NSF Career award in 1999. She is a Co-Principal Investigator of the 2006-2011 NSF-funded IGERT interdisciplinary academic and research program in indoor environmental science and engineering at UT Austin. Her research team has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings. Her recent experience that is most relevant to the proposed work includes an investigation of HVAC filters as passive sampling devices for assessing the fungal and bacterial flora present in residential environments and a study examining the susceptibility of green building materials to mold growth following moisture exposure. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Ying Xu, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Thermal Engineering in 2001 and M.S. in Civil Engineering in 2004 from Tsinghua University, China and her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in Civil Engineering in 2009. Dr. Xu and her research team have ongoing research on measuring and characterizing emissions of semi-volatile organic pollutants from building materials and consumer products. She teaches courses on building environmental systems, sources of indoor air pollution, and renewable energy and environmental sustainability. She is a member of ASHRAE, International Society for Exposure Science, International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, and Air and Waste Management Association. Dr. Xu has published 12 journal articles on measurements and modeling of fate and transport of indoor air pollutants and approximately 15 conference proceedings. She is an ASHRAE student member, but no record of prior or current TC participation.

Neil Crain is a Research Scientist at The Center for Energy and Environmental Research located on the JJ Pickle Research Campus of The University of Texas at Austin (UT). Dr. Crain earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UT in 1983 and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, from UT in 1994. Dr. Crain has extensive experience in the fate and transport of VOCs in the indoor environment. He has conducted field studies of VOCs in homes, assisted living facilities and office spaces. Recently he conducted a soil vapor intrusion study for the Texas Department of State Health Services of more than 40 private homes in North Texas. In addition to field studies, Dr. Crain has developed sampling techniques, analytical methods and experimental equipment for measuring VOC emissions from paint and architectural coatings and building materials. No record of ASHRAE membership or prior or current TC participation. Subcontractor: Pennsylvania State University (Jelena Srebric) is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering and an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Ph.D. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Belgrade. Dr. Srebric is directing the Building Science Initiative at the Pennsylvania State Institutes of Energy and the Environment. The Building Science Initiative focuses on research and technology transfer of hybrid optimization methods for reduced energy consumption, improved water management, and enhanced occupant environmental perception. These hybrid optimization methods include on-site measured data, numerical simulations, analytical models and occupant feedback. In addition, the development of new models sometimes requires experimentation in a laboratory environment that Dr. Srebric designed and built for energy and indoor air quality studies. Her work is sponsored by several grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). She is a recipient of both NSF and NIOSH’s career awards. She published extensively in the field, and received several research awards including ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers) Poster Presentation Awards for 1999, 2001 and 2009 as well as ASHRAE Transaction Paper Awards for 2007 and 2009. Dr. Srebric participated in three ASHARE projects and received Homer Addams Award in 2001 for her research work. Dr. Srebric is an editorial board member of five international journals, and an associate editor of ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal. Her work in ASHRAE was recognized with an outstanding service award. Dr. Srebric has a consulting record with eight companies on projects that include development of new design practices and solutions for constructed buildings as well design competitions. No previous history as a P.I. on any ASHRAE research projects. She is an ASHRAE member and active on TCs 4.10 and 5.3.

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Proposal Evaluation Criteria Used: 1. Contractor's understanding of Work Statement as revealed in proposal. 15%

a) Logistical problems associated b) Technical problems associated

2. Quality of methodology proposed for conducting research. 35% a) Organization of project b) Management plan

c) Reasonableness of project schedule 3. Contractor's capability in terms of: 15%

a) Managerial support b) Data collection capability c) Technical expertise

4. Qualifications of personnel for this project. 25% a) Project team 'well rounded' in terms of qualifications and experience in related work b) Project manager person directly responsible; experience and corporate position c) Team members' qualifications and experience d) Time commitment of Principal Investigator

5. Student involvement 5% a) Extent of student participation on contractor's team b) Likelihood that involvement in project will encourage entry into HVAC&R industry

6. Performance of contractor on prior ASHRAE or other projects. 5% (No penalty for new contractors.)

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ASHRAE AI?LICATION !,OR GR'INT OF FI]NDS

1.0 Title: 1596'TRP. "Vefiilation and tndoor A; QualiE, in Rerait Stores,'

2.4 Principailnvestieator(P.I.)l Dr. Jeffiey A. Siegel

E-dail address ofP.L:PhoreNo. ofP.L:FaxNo. ofP.L:

Other Key Persolnel:

4.0 Any subcontracto$:

5.0 obtectrve & scope.

3.0 Naale ofcontrarting Institution: The Univerciry ofTexas atAusrinMailing Address of P.L: CAEE ECJ 5.2 C 1752, The Universiry of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX [email protected]

51241\-241A512-471-3191

Drs. Corsi, Cmin, Novoselac, Kinney, and XD

The Pemsylvania State Lhjversity Gee Appendix B)

Measurc the indoor air qu2liq OOCS, SVOCS, padicles, ozone,microbial contalinEn6, CO, COr) and ocoupant lercepiior$ in U.S. rerail bdldilgs and conelale rhese findingswith vetrtilation measuremenis.

6-0 Ploj€ct Slalr Dater Julv 15.2010 ProjeciEnd Dale:December 31.2012

7.0 Total Cosr US$ $1.577.556 ASHR{! Fundirg Requested: US S1.408.j56

8.0 D" d:'s ol'rinancial S rppon Req-esr"o,tol! ASHR A r'a) Professjonal Salaries'b) Research Assistantsc) Fdnge Benefits (19'26 %)d) Equipnente) Supplies & Materials0 Computer Costsg) Travel & Communicationsh) o6er - Tuitjon and Fees

s 157 r34 Person Monthsl_75104.63650 044

8nn

96.240

2',7.504

52.885PSU Subcontuct (AppendixB) 660.506

i) Total Ln Diect Cosis

.j) Indirecr cosis ( 52% MTDC*)510.199

k) TOTAL $ 1.408.356lExcludes S 169,200 of in-kind cost-share for eighr addiriona6erson months offaculty support.*52% indiect cost rare €xcludes nrition and fees, equipmen! and off-sire portion ofwork (IDC -26%).

9.0 QualificarionsofPrhcipallnvestigatoJDr. leffrey Siegel is inremalionally ftcognizEd lor his research on hdoor air quali4,, panicle transpod, filtrarion andcontol techtrologies, parlicle depositiod in HVAC systems, ener$' use of irl ajr conditioning, and ductleakage 2nd duct research. He has numerous publications and lesearch in the dea ofthis TRP.

10 0 Signature of Proj ect Manager or P.L:

Siamture of L\ecrdve Ofiioer.of- counney Frazler

Key lersoinel were (x) were nol ( ) involved in rriting the ASHME reque$ for proposal for rhis projecr.

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ITEM TC/TG TITLE ACTION NEEDED RL Status Report in Albuquerque

1245-RP 1.02

DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF DUCTS

FITTINGS ON AIR VELOCITY

MEASUREMENTS


EXTENDED FROM JULY 2007 TO JULY 2009. P.I. CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO TERRY BECK IN OCTOBER

2008 AND END DATE EXTENDED TO JULY 2009 AND THEN TO JANUARY 2010.

PI has asked for a no-cost extension until June 2011.

Preliminary report will be made by January 2011 --

see e-mail from Frank Spevak on this subject

1352-RP 1.03

EVAPORATION IN FLOODED

CORRUGATED PLATE HEAT

EXCHANGERS WITH AMMONIA AND

AMMONIA/MISCIBLE OIL


EXTENDED FROM SEP. 2008 TO SEP 2009 AND THEN TO AUG 2010.

PMS is reviewing final report now and will vote by

letter ballot. Final report will be delivered to ASHRAE

by December 2010. Hence, a no-cost extension until

Janury 2011 will be good.

1556-TRP 1.03



FLOODED EVAPORATOR TUBE BUNDLE



May or may not go out for bids until Spring 2011

depending on the prioritized ranking with oter projects

1353-RP 1.04


CONTROL AT LOW FLOWS


REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE EXTENDED FROM FEB. 2009 TO FEB. 2010 AND THEN TO

JUNE 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM JANUARY 2010.

Basically done except for a few field tests to be done

in July 2010. Final report in September/October 2010.

No-cost extension until February 2011 so PMS can

review final report and TC can approve completion at

Las Vegas meeting.

1502-TRP 1.04

USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR

ADVANCED SYSTEM OPERATION

PROJECT RELEASED FOR BID SPRING 2010. ZERO BIDS RECEIVED . NO BID REASONS OBTAINED FROM 3 OF

THE 5 RECOMMENDED BIDDERS SO FAR. MOST INDICATED THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO BID.

TC is still interested in going out for bids wither in Fall

2010 or in Spring 2011 depending on the prioritized

ranking of this project relative to others.

1597-RP 1.04


MIXED-MODE BUILDINGS FOR U.S. CITIES


PROJECT. PMS met for the first time at Albuquerque meeting

1468-RP 1.05

DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE

BUILDING INFORMATIOIN MODEL (BIM)

FOR THERMAL MODEL COMPLIANCE

TRAINING NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. NONE SUBMITTED SINCE CONTRACT AWARD IN SEP. 2009.

Didn't get any updates from the TC. Perhaps the PMS

met and got a report from the PI at the Albuquerque

meeting?!

1356-RP 1.08




TEMPERATURES


JULY 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010 Request no-cost extesnion to July 2011.

1444-RP 1.08



PATTERNS IN U-BENDS FOR R-134a, R-

410a AND AMMONIA

NEED DRAFT FINAL REPORT OR NEW ESTIMATED END DATE IN ALBUQUERQUE - LATEST END DATE FOR

PROJECT IS AUG 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010

I think this project belongs to another TC andnot TC

1.08.

1550-TRP 1.08

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF

INSULATING COATINGS



May or may not go out for bids until Spring 2011

depending on the prioritized ranking with oter projects

RESEARCH LIAISON REMINDERS - JUNE 2010 - RL STATUS REPORTS


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1592-WS 1.10

CHP DESIGN GUIDE - UPDATE TO THE

COGENERATION DESIGN GUIDE (1996) RAC IS REVIEWING THIS TOPIC AT THE ALBUQUERQUE MEETING ON SATURDAY, 6/26

RAC conditionally approved the WS at the

Albuquerque meeting and I will work with the WS

author to incorporate the minor comments before

finalizing the WS and submitting to MORTS.

1605-RTAR 1.10


INLET AIR COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN

GUIDE




TC had decided in the Orlando meeting in Janury

2010 to go ahead and drop the RTAR for now based

on RAC rejection.


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1332-RP 2.01



CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARD 55-2004

NEED UPDATED TOOL, FINAL REPORT, AND CODE DELIVERABLE FROM PI IN ALBUQUERQUE FOR TC

APPROVAL AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. SIX MONTH FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN JUNE 2009 TO UPDATE

AND ENHANCE TOOL TO MATCH LATEST VERSION OF STANDARD. NEW CONTRACT END DATE WAS DEC. 2009

Add-on extension. Beta version of tool. TC

evaluating things. Complete before next meeting.

1445-WS 2.01


CONDITIONING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN

HOT-HUMID TROPICAL REGIONS

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER WINTER 2010 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT


TC VOTE OR NOTIFY RAC THAT WS HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TOPIC

SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE FROM SOCIETY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JULY 2010 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR

BID. Will not resub this meting

1504-RTAR 2.01



ENSEMBLES


PLAN. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED

PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SUMMER 2009 MEETING. WS after thismeeting

1515-TRP 2.01

THERMAL AND AIR QUALITY

ACCEPTABILITY IN BUILDINGS THAT

REDUCE ENERGY BY REDUCING

MINIMUM AIRFLOW FROM OVERHEAD

DIFFUSERS

RAC PLANS TO RESUBMIT IN ALBUQUERQUE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS PROJECT FOR

APPROVAL ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30

1611-URP 2.01


HUMIDITY IN SCHOOLS WITH CHILDREN'S

ABSENTEEISM

RECOMMEND IF PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED BY ASHRAE. PROPOSAL RECIEVED DECEMBER 2009. TC MUST

PLACE RECOMMENDATION TO FUND OR NOT FUND AND TC VOTE IN MORTS LOCKBOX OUTSIDE HQ ROOM IN



MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. Formed PES. Recommendation ater this meeting.

1243-RP 2.03

DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF GASEOUS

EFFLUENTS AND BY-PRODUCTS OF

FUNGAL GROWTH THAT AFFECT INDOOR

ENVIRONMENTS PHASE II


MORTS done

1457-RP 2.03


PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION

ASSOCIATED WITH INDOOR AIR

CLEANING DEVICES


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS EXTENDED FROM AUG. 2009 TO SEP.

2010. LAST QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC 2009 missing repors provided during meeting

1548-RTAR 2.03





FILTERS

TOPIC REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN AFTER MAY 15, 2010 DEADLINE PASSED WITHOUT WORK

STATEMENT SUBMITTED. WS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL

BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING.

1557-TRP 2.03


PERFORMANCE OF GAS PHASE

FILTRATION MEDIA AT HIGH AND LOW

CHALLENGE CONCENTRATIONS



SECTION 2 Research Liaison (Iain Walker, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1579-RTAR 2.03


FILTERS FOR IMPROVING IAQ



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. plan to submit by august 15th

1281-RP 2.04

IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND

CORRELATION OF ULTRAFINE INDOOR

AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER WITH

OUTDOOR VALUES


RETURN TO MORTS

1287-RP 2.04



STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2


RETURN TO MORTS. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER TO MORTS TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT. TC vote approved final report

1299-RP 2.04



COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS


RETURN TO MORTS

1466-RP 2.04



STANDARD ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999


APRIL 2010 - PI UP-TO-DATE ON PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 2010 Six month no-cost extension - Approved by TC

1558-RTAR 2.04


TEST TO QUANTIFY DUST SHEDDING

FROM FILTRATION DEVICES AND/OR RE-

ENTRAINMENT OF PARTICLES




1322-RP 2.06




REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE - MARCH 2006. EXTENDED SIX TIMES TO JAN. 2010.

1408-RP 2.06



LINER IN SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK

FUNDED EXTENSION APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,195 BY RAC IN ORLANDO INCREASING PROJECT COST

FROM $149,982 TO $173,177. ADDED SCOPE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SCOPE FOR WS 1529. PMS has asked

staff to put a hold on additional progress payment until they approve payment. PI Up-to-date on quarterly progress

reports through April 2010, but PMS indicates project is significantly behind schedule in actual work completed.

Needed to expand scope to include along duct and to

exterior sound and vibration propogationm. Also will

allow 1529 researchers to have access to lab -

considered very important if good modeling is to

happen.

1529-TRP 2.06

FULL-FREQUENCY NUMERICAL

MODELING OF SOUND TRANSMISSION

AND RADIATION IN LINED DUCTS




Attachment #11



1598-RTAR 2.07

WIND SHIELDING EFFECTS OF

LOUVERED SCREEN WALLS ON ROOF

TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER FALL MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR WITH


RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Dropped

1601-RTAR 2.07

NUMERICAL SEISMIC MODELING OF

HVAC&R ISOLATION/RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS



RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Revision to be reviewed a this meeting

1595-RTAR 2.09

FIELD STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE

AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS OBTAINED

BY THE INSTALLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET

LAMPS TO MAINTAIN EVAPORATOR COIL

CLEANLINESS

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC REJECTED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR


NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TC 2.9 wants to drop RTAR 1595


Attachment #11



1484-RP 3.01


SECONDARY COOLANT LOW-

TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATION

SYSTEMS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE


3rd draft of final report to be received probably during

week of july 4th

1507-RP 3.01

BINARY REFRIGERANT FLAME

BOUNDARY CONCENTRATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009. PI promised to send reports

1580-TRP 3.01

RISK ASSESSMENT OF 2L FLAMMABLE


CONDITIONING AND COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to go out for bids

1583-TRP 3.01

ASSESSMENT OF BURNING VELOCITY

TEST METHODS




FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. contractor recommended

1584-TRP 3.01



BURNING VELOCITY OF A REFRIGERANT


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to bid

1410-TRP 3.02

EFFECTS OF SYSTEM MATERIALS

TOWARD THE BREAKDOWN OF POE

LUBRICANTS AND HFC REFRIGERANTS -

PART 2


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. ready to bid

1495-TRP 3.03


DISTRIBUTION OF MOISTURE BETWEEN

THE VAPOR AND LIQUID PHASES OF

REFRIGERANTS (PHASE 1)



TC voted to forward copy for an RTAR Effecti of

Unsaaturated Flurocardon Contaminants on… to

MORTS on 6/29/2010

1446-RTAR 3.04

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASUREMENTS

OF CO2 / LUBRICANT MIXTURES




topic put on hold because recent data has been

published

1361-RP 3.06

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN COOLING

TOWERS USING NON-CHEMICAL WATER

TREATMENT DEVICES

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN APRIL 2010 BY VOTE. PI NEEDS TO PROVIDE


several meetings in Albuquerque led to a draft of the

Executive Summary to recommend to the PI for the

final report

1479-RTAR 3.06

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF A MONO

CHLORAMINE DISINFECTION ON



AND ON THE INCIDENCE OF HEALTH

CARE-ASSOCIATED LEGIONNAIRES'

DISEASE (LD)




1599-RTAR 3.08


TECHNIQUES FOR LEAK FLOW RATE

(LFR) OF COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS




SECTION 3 Research Liaison (Ray Cohen, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1482-RP 4.01


EQUIPMENT HEAT GAIN DATA

NEED DOCUMENTATION OF TC APPROVAL VOTE OF DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUGUST 2009 FOR

PROJECT FILE, FINAL REPORT DELIVERABLES FROM PI, AND DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON FINAL RESULTS

FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT

TC planned to revote approval of the final report as

the previous vote was not recorded.

1616-RTAR 4.01

REVISE LOAD CALCULATION

APPLICATION MANUAL RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to return the RTAR.

1413-TRP 4.02

DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES

FOR FILLING WEATHER DATA-GAPS

DURING ANALYSIS OF MEASURED

BUILDING ENERGY USE


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Nothing to report. Waiting to rebid.

1477-RP 4.02

DEVELOPMENT OF OVER 2500 WEATHER

FILES FOR INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS JUN. 2008 AND WAS EXTENDED ONCE

TO MAR. 2009 AND THEN AGAIN TO JULY 2010. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO TRIGGERS

2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.

A request for a no-cost extension will be made. The

new end date will be Feb. 28, 2011.

1494-RTAR 4.02


CLIMATIC DATA FROM SPARSE DATA

SETS



JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. Has not advanced but TC still has interest.

1561-WS 4.02



MICRO-CLIMATIC VARIATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

RAC voted to return the WS in Albuquerque. Note

that the project title used by the TC is slightly different

from that listed here in Column C. The TC refers to

1561-WS as "Procedures to Adjust Observed Climatic

Data for Regional or Mesoscale Variations."

1610-RTAR

COND.

ACCEPT 4.02


MODEL FOR CLEAR-SKY SOLAR

IRRADIANCE

CLEAR RAC APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR RTAR WITH RL, SUBMIT REVISED RTAR TO MORTS FOR POSTING,

PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF WORK STATEMENT

TC has revised the RTAR to the satisfaction of the

RL. They have also written a draft WS that will be

voted on by the TC in Albuquerque.

1613-TRPC 4.02



FUNDAMENTALS

COMPLETE APPROVAL CONDITIONS. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED IN MARCH 2010 THIS PROJECT FOR BID.

TC MUST REVISE WS AND SUBMIT TO RL FOR FINAL OK TO BID. RL MUST CONFIRM ALL CONDITIONS HAVE

BEEN SATISFIED AND NOTIFY MORTS THAT WS IS NOW READY TO BID. THIS TASK MUST BE COMPLETED BY

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR POSSIBLE BID IN FALL 2010 BASED ON A RANKING OF ALL

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS BY RAC AND FUNDING.

TC has revised the WS to the satisfaction of the RL.

The WS will be resubmitted to MORTs following the

Albuquerque meeting.

1425-RTAR 4.03



RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS



JULY 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC

TC still has interest and will likely resubmit an RTAR

on this topic.

1426-RTAR 4.03


RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION FANS



JULY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. TC still has interest, but is not pursuing presently.

1478-RP 4.03

MEASURING AIR-TIGHTNESS OF MID- AND

HIGH-RISE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST QUARTERLY REPORT ON FILE FROM DEC. 2009.

PMS chair will remind PI to submit progress reports.

Co-funding is in question.

SECTION 4 Research Liaison (John House, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1547-TRP 4.03



SYSTEMS





TC voted to accept the PES-recommended

contractor.

1596-TRP 4.03

VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

IN RETAIL STORES





TC voted to accept the PES-recommended

contractor.

1235-RP 4.04

THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND

CONTROL OF SOLAR DRIVEN VAPOR

DIFFUSION IN WALL SYSTEMS


CONTRACT END DATE WAS SEP. 2009 AND WAS EXTENDED THREE TIMES. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE IS

STILL DEC. 2009 AFTER ORLANDO.

TC will vote 3-month no-cost extension to Sept. 30,

2010 to allow PMS time to review final report.

1325-RP

4.04

4.02

STD.

160P


HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

OF BUILDINGS


CONTRACT END DATE WAS MAR. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED FIVE TIMES TO JULY. 2010. LATEST QUARTERLY

PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE IS FROM OCT. 2009. DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO MORTS ALSO

TRIGGERS 2ND TO LAST PAYMENT.

TC will vote a 7-month no-cost extension to Feb. 28,

2011.

1621-RTAR 4.04


INDOOR HUMIDITY AND ENERGY

EFFICIENCY RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to reject this RTAR.

1368-RTAR 4.05


TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR INDOOR

AND OUTDOOR SURFACES OF

FENESTRATION SYSTEMS




WS is under active development and a letter ballot is

planned prior to Las Vegas.

1414-RTAR 4.05



VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCES OF

STANDARD FENESTRATION UNITS MADE

FROM REPRESENTATIVE FENESTRATION

FRAME AND GLAZING SYSTEMS TO

UPDATE TABLES 4, 6, 13, 15, AND 16 IN

THE FENESTRATION CHAPTER OF

HANDBOOK OF FUNDAMENTALS




WS is under active development and a letter ballot is

planned prior to Las Vegas.

1415-RP 4.05


METRICS OF TUBLUAR DAYLIGHTING

DEVICES


PROJECT. PMS will be meeting with contractor in Albuquerque.

1456-RP 4.07



BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATIONS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN OCTOBER 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR



TC will vote on the final report Tuesday at

Albuquerque.

1588-WS

4.07

4.05





SHGC RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WORK STATEMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 RAC voted to return this WS.


Attachment #11



1622-URP

4.07

7.01


USE UTILIZING BIM FOR HVAC DESIGN

FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS





MORTS IF TC NEEDS MORE INFORMATION OR ASSURANCES FROM PI BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. RL recommended rejecting this URP.

1321-RP 4.10


MATERIALS AND ITS IMPACT ON INDOOR

AIR QUALITY - PHASE 11 (SECOND PHASE

OF 1097-RP)


MORTS

Research subcommittee chair has asked the PMS

chair to complete and submit the Disposition of

ASHRAE Research form.

1458-TRP 4.10



MECHANICALLY VENTILATED ROOM


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Nothing to report. Waiting to bid.

1465-RTAR 4.10

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

MODEL TO REPRESENT THE

PERFORMANCE OF A ROUND FLOOR

(SWIRL OR INDUCTION TYPE) OUTLET

USED IN UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION



OCTOBER 1, 2010 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC TC is no longer pursuing this research idea.

1512-TRP 4.10


TRANSPORT MODELING

CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK TO START IN AUGUST 2010 - PMS FREE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI

NOW REGARDING PROJECT.

Although the official project start date is September,

2010, the PMS met with the PI in Albuquerque.

1450-RTAR

SSPC

62.2


GARAGES ATTACHED OR INTEGRAL TO

LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT. TOPIC WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN FOLLOWING DECEMBER 15, 2008


FEBRUARY 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC


Attachment #11



1216-RP 5.01


BI/AIRFOIL CENTRIFUGAL FANS, AIR AND

SOUND

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN AUG. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET


ORLANDO MEETING.

1420-TRP 5.01

INLET SYSTEM EFFECTS ON AIR AND

SOUND PERFORMANCE OF PLENUM

FANS


PROJECT.

1617-URP 5.01 FAN NOISE SCALING AND STATISTICS






1180-RP 5.02 DESIGN GUIDE FOR DUCT SYSTEMS

NEED STATUS REPORT AND ESTIMATED END DATE ON TC'S EFFORT TO COMPLETE PROJECT ON OWN USING

VOLUNTEERS - ON SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE SUMMER 2010?

1333-RP 5.02

HVAC DUCT EFFICIENCY

MEASUREMENTS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN SEP. 2009 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET


ORLANDO MEETING. UNDERSTAND PMS IS TRYING TO GET ADDITIONAL DATA FROM EXPANDED STUDY ADDED

TO REPORT.

1488-RP 5.02


DUCT FITTINGS TO DETERMINE LOSS

COEFFICIENTS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MAY 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET

NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE.

1493-TRP 5.02

CFD SHOOTOUT CONTEST - PREDICTION

OF DUCTING FITTING LOSSES





1591-RTAR 5.02


FLEXIBLE DUCT TO DETERMINE

RESISTANCE TO FLOW

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER SUMMER MEETING 2009. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR



1606-TRP 5.02



COEFFICIENTS



1292-RP 5.03

COMPARISON OF TOTAL ENERGY

CONSUMPTION OF A SERIES FAN

POWERED TERMINAL VS. PARALLEL FAN

POWERED TERMINAL



1373-RP 5.03


STRATIFIED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS



SECTION 5 Research Liaison (Danny Castellan, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1438-RP 5.03




DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS



1500-WS 5.03

A DESIGNER'S GUIDE FOR THE

SELECTION OF AIR TERMINAL UNITS




EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN OCT. 2011 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.

1545-WS 5.03

NON-STEADY STATE OVERHEAD

HEATING AND AIR CHANGE

EFFECTIVENESS





1546-WS 5.03



COOLING AND HEATING





1620-URP 5.03


DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION






1284-RP 5.04

DEVELOP A STANDARD FOR TESTING

AND SETTING THE EFFICIENCY OF

INDUSTRIAL PULSE CLEANED DUST

COLLECTORS


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS OCT. 2007 AND WAS EXTENDED

ONCE TO FEB. 2009.

1247-RP 5.06 BALCONY SPILL PLUMES



1328-RP 5.06


LARGE, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED

BUILDINGS NEED DRAFT TECHNICAL PAPER ON PROJECT FINAL RESULTS FROM PI TO CLOSE-OUT PROJECT.

1447-TRP 5.06


STAIRWELLS WITH OPEN DOORS




Attachment #11



1376-RP 5.10


PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL

KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN FEB. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR SET


ORLANDO MEETING.

1469-RP 5.10


KITCHENS


PROJECT. MORTS HELPED PI SINCE ORLANDO MEETING WITH KITCHEN RECRUITMENT LETTER.

1480-RP 5.10

ISLAND HOOD ENERGY CONSUMPTION

AND ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES

TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH. 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR

SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. MORTS HAS NO RECORD OF TC APPROVAL SINCE

ORLANDO MEETING. HAVE RECORD OF PMS APPROVAL OF FINAL REPORT BUT NEED TC APPROVAL VOTE.

1614-RTAR 5.10


SYSTEMS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26


Attachment #11



1388-RP 6.01

REEVALUATION OF HIGH-ALTITUDE



TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN MARCH 2010 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS OR



1388 belongs to TC6.10, TC 6.10 will vote on this

report (400 pages) next winter meeting, I infomed

TC6.10 about the paper question and this is still

pending.

1563-RTAR 6.03

IMPACT OF DUCT LEAKAGE ON INDOOR

AIR QUALITY IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS




author was not able to produce WS, TC expects 2011

winter meeting

1383-RP 6.05

DEVELOP A RADIANT/CONVECTIVE

SYSTEM MODULE FOR THE SIMULATION

AND ANALYSIS OF SPACES AND

SYSTEMS


PROJECT. POSSIBLY NEED TO WORK OUT LICENSE ISSUE WITH DOE AND UC BERKELEY FOR USE OF ENERGY

PLUS ROUTINES

License issue stil under discussion with MORTS,

Project made good progress

1544-TRP 6.06



WATER USE BY END USE


PROJECT.

PI reported a delay, TC is adviced to decide on a

extention proposal. PI is adviced to report to MORTS

according contract.

1387-RP 6.09

THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGN

FOR EMERGENCY COOLING


DRAFT FINAL REPORT TO MORTS. ORIGINAL CONTRACT END DATE WAS APRIL 2010 AND WAS EXTENDED TO

JULY 2010. LAST PROGRESS REPORT IS DATED DEC. 2009.

TC will approve final report by email ballot before Fall

2010 and will now request for extension accordingly

1576-WS 6.09



REDUCTIONS AT THE POWER

GENERATION SOURCE

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SUMMER 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT



EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2013 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID.

TC is monitoring the NREL project (Hal Levin)

depending on the outcome the WS will be changed

and/or resubmitted

1607-RTAR 6.09




RESOURCES



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING. TC is intending to resubmit before 15 August deadline

1497-RTAR 6.10


CATEGORIES, MULTI-STORY AND MULTI-

UNIT FOR GAS & OIL FIRED FURNACES,





TC has currently no volunteer available to finalise this

WS

1517-TRPR 6.10


MODEL OF BOILERS AND ITS

APPLICATION FOR DIAGNOSING

COMBUSTION DRIVEN OSCILLATIONS

RECOMMEND CONTRACTOR. RELEASED FOR REBID IN SPRING 2010. TC MUST COMPLETE PROPOSAL



FOR REBID SHOULD BE NOTED ON SUMMARY SHEET IF TC REJECTS ALL BIDS. TC voted on the PES recommendation

SECTION 6 Research Liaison (Jaap Hogeling, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1574-RTAR 7.03

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR

ADVANCED BUILDING OPERATION (HIGH

PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, GREEN

BUILDINGS, LEED, ETC) TO OPTIMIZE

SUSTAINABILITY AND ACHIEVING DESIGN

EXPECTATIONS



NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. THE MOST RECENT

DRAFT SUBMITTED IN FEB. 2009 DID NOT ADDRESS RAC'S COMMENTS AT ALL. AUTHOR NEEDS TO RESPOND

1609-RTAR 7.03




OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE



NOTIFY RAC THAT RTAR HAS BEEN DROPPED BY TC FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ACTION PENDING

1274-RP 7.05







TC FORMALLY APPROVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECEIVED IN DECEMBER 2007 BY VOTE AND NOTIFY MORTS

OR SET NEW END DATE WITH P.I. AND NOTIFY MORTS OF DATE. ALSO, SUBMIT COPY OF DRAFT FR TO MORTS

TO TRIGGER PAYMENT TO P.I. CURRENT CONTRACT END DATE WAS MARCH 2008. NEED NO-COST-EXTENSION

FROM TC AND PI AS MINIMUM

PMS GETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO

FINALIZE REPORT

1312-RP 7.05

TOOLS FOR EVALUATING FAULT

DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS


EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 TO MARCH 2010, WHICH HAS NOW PASSED. CONTRACTOR

REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS.

MAKING PROGRESS-NO COST EXTENSION

3/31/10

1543-RTAR 7.05


PROTOCOL AND INTEGRATED TRAINING



JULY 1, 2012 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT ANNUAL 2008

MEETING. WILL RESUBMIT

1615-RTAR 7.05


(FDD) METHODS FOR SUPERMARKETS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 REVIEWING RAC ACTION

1590-RP 7.08




DECISION MAKING TOOL


PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED MAKING PROGRESS-NEED NO COST EXTENSION

1587-WS

7.09

1.04



EVALUATION

RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THERE IS A POTENTIAL

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ISSUE WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS IT APPEARS.

REVIEWED AT THIS MEETING- MUST RESOLVE

PROPRIETARY ISSUE

1483-RTAR

SSPC

90.1






OCTOBER 1, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY BY RAC. NO CONTACT

SECTION 7 Research Liaison (George Jackins, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1476-RP 8.02

WOVEN COMPRESSOR ENBALING

ECONOMIC AND SCALBLE R718 CHILLERS

- PHASE 1: PROOF OF CONCEPT


PROGRESS PAYMENTS - CONTRACT FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PI HAS ASKED TO BACK-DATE CONTRACT

TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT - MORTS IS AGREEABLE TO WORKING WITH UNIV. ON

THIS ISSUE BUT NEED QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS FIRST.

Progress reports were submitted to the PMS on

6/26/10. These will be sent to MORTS on 6/27/10.

1462-TRP 8.03



FLUIDS


PROJECTS READY TO BID TO DETERMINE IF IT WILL BID IN FALL 2010 OR LATER. Communicated to Research SubC.

1535-WS 8.04

A HEAT TRANSFER AND FRICTION

FACTOR CORRELATION FOR LOW AIR-

SIDE REYNOLDS NUMBER APPLICATIONS

OF COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS

RESUBMIT WORK STATEMENT OR DROP. RAC RETURNED WS AFTER SPRING 2009 RAC MEETING. RESUBMIT



EXPIRE FROM PLAN IN FEB. 2012 UNLESS APPROVED BY RAC FOR BID. POTENTIAL $50K IN ARTI CO-FUNDING Communicated to TC member.

1564-TRP 8.04

MEASUREMENT OF OIL RETENTION IN

THE MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER



1577-RTAR 8.04


FINNED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2009 MEETING. Communicated.

1316-RP 8.05

EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE

HEAT TRANSFER IMPACTS OF TUBE

PITCH IN A HIGHLY ENHANCED SURFACE

TUBE BUNDLE


OF EXTENDED THREE TIMES FROM MARCH 2008 TO JULY 2010. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO STILL PROVIDE

QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS. PI CHANGED FROM BRUCE BABIN TO STEVE ECKELS ON 08.11 WHEN

BABIN LEFT KSU.

PI requests an extension. April 1, 2011 is their

request. They will submit a written progress report.

1394-RP 8.05



PLATE GEOMETRY EXCHANGER



Final report is commpleted and approved by letter

ballat. Dispostion form will be done by PMS chair.

1320-RP 8.09


REFRIGERATION STORAGE ON THE

SHELF LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES



the test work will be done in September but the

reports and papers will need more time, so they want

2/1/2011 for the new no-cost extension.

1565-TRP 8.10


GUIDE FOR DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR

VENTILATION SYSTEMS



1566-WS 8.10



NATATORIUMS, COMMERCIAL, AND


PROCESSING PLANTS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 Communicated to Research SubC.

1581-WS

8.11

6.03

DEVELOP ALTERNATE SET-UP

GUIDELINES FOR UNITARY AIR

CONDITIONER TEST CONFIGURATIONS

WHICH CANNOT ADHERE TO ASHRAE

SPECIFIED DUCT DIMENSIONS AND

EXTERNAL PRESSURE TAP LOCATIONS RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

Communicated with the Research SubC. They will

revise and resubmit to RL.

SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1608-WS 8.11

COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE

RATING (CPR) FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL

UNITARY HVAC, PHASE 1

RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - THIS WAS A CONDITIONALLY

APPROVED RTAR AT FALL 2009 MEETING

Communicated with the WS author. They actually

would like to revise and have TC revote on the WS.

[some issue regarding the wrong WS being

submitted.]

1339-RP 8.12

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF

DESICCANT EQUIPMENT AT ALTITUDE

CONTRACT WITH CONDITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS FINALIZED & WORK STARTED - PMS FREE TO

COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PI NOW REGARDING PROJECT. Communicated to Research SubC.

1491-RTAR EHC OZONE AIR CLEANING

SUBMIT WORK STATEMENT BEFORE MAY 15, 2011 OR TOPIC WILL BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY ON PLAN. WS

MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BID BY JULY 1, 2013 OR TOPIC WILL BE DROPPED PERMANENTLY

BY RAC. RAC APPROVED RTAR AT SPRING 2009 MEETING. Communicated to Research SubC.

SECTION 8 Research Liaison (Rick Hermans, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #11



1395-RP 9.02


CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2

NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT FROM JAN. 2010. TC AND P.I. SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER IN

ALBUQUERQUE AND SET NEW CONTRACT END DATE IF SEPTEMBER 2010 DATE IS NO LONGER FEASIBLE.

1603-TRP 9.03


TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS

IN BUILDINGS AND INTERMODAL

TRANSPORTATION



1498-RTAR 9.04


VENTILATION OF WATER LOOP HEAT

PUMP SYSTEM



PERMANENTLY BY RAC. RAC CONDITIONALLY APPROVED RTAR AT WINTER 2010 MEETING.

1342-WS 9.06

ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF

HEALTHCARE SPACES BY FUNCTION

TOPIC EXPIRED FROM SOCIETY RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JUNE 2009. TOPIC WAS DROPPED BY

RAC AFTER 4 YEARS ON PLAN. WORK STATEMENT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY RAC IN JUNE 2005. SUBMIT NEW

RTAR OR WS IF TC WISHES TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH UPDATED REFERENCES AND RAC COMMENTS

ADDRESSED

1618-RTAR 9.06




HEALTH CARE SPACES RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1499-TRP 9.09


RELIABILITY OF DATA CENTERS



1619-RTAR 9.09

DATA CENTER GASEOUS

CONTAMINATION LIMITS AND MEANS OF

MONITORING RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS RTAR IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1540-RTAR 9.10

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY

FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF

TURBULENCE INTENSITY AT A

LABORATORY FUME HOOD FACE

RESUBMIT RTAR OR DROP. RAC RETURNED RTAR AFTER WINTER 2009 MEETING. RESUBMIT REVISED RTAR



1541-RTAR 9.10



REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE, ENERGY,

EFFICIENT LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT




1570-RTAR 9.10



HOOD PERFORMANCE




1572-RTAR 9.10


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE




SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected])

Attachment #11



1573-RTAR 9.10


REPLACEMENT FOR SF6 WHEN USED AS

A TRACER GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASHRAE METHODS OF TEST 110 AND 129




1344-RP 9.11

CLEANROOM PRESSURIZATION

STRATEGY UPDATE - QUANTIFICATION

AND VALIDATION OF MINIMUM PRESSURE

DIFFERENTIALS FOR BASIC

CONFIGURATION AND APPLICATIONS NEED PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PI. LAST REPORT DEC. 2009

1399-TRP 9.11

SURVEY OF PARTICLE PRODUCTION

RATES FROM VARIOUS CLEANROOM

ACTIVITIES & PROCESSES



1431-RP 9.11


CHARACTERISTICS , EFFECTIVENESS,

AND OPTIMIZATION OF CLEANROOM AIR

LOCKS

P.I. NEEDS TO PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORTS ON REGULAR BASIS AND NEW CONTRACT END DATE OR DRAFT

FINAL REPORT. LAST PROGRESS REPORT FROM OCT. 2009. CONTRACT END DATE NOVEMBER 2009, WHICH

HAS NOW PASSED WITHOUT NO-COST-EXTENSION FROM PI AND TC.

1604-RTAR 9.11


CLEAN ROOMS




SECTION 9 Research Liaison (Carl Lawson, [email protected]) (CONTINUED)

Attachment #11



1514-RTAR 10.01


INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS




1513-RTAR 10.03


FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

SYSTEMS




1472-RP 10.04

EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF

MODELING TOOLS FOR MIXED GAS

REFRIGERATION CYCLES



1602-RTAR 10.04



APPLICATIONS




1434-WS 10.05


INFILTRATION AIR ENERGY REDUCTION RAC WILL BE REVIEWING THIS WS IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1402-RP 10.07

COMPARISON OF VERTICAL DISPLAY

CASES

NEED TECHNICAL PAPER DRAFT ON FINAL RESULTS FROM PI AND COMPLETED DISPOSITION OF ASHRAE

RESEARCH RESULTS FORM FROM TC TO COMPLETE.

1435-RTAR 10.09


EFFECTIVENESS




MORTS - ASHRAE Manager of Research and Technical Services, Mike Vaughn, [email protected]

SECTION 10 RESEARCH LIAISON (Roberto Aguilo, [email protected])

Attachment #11