Building Operator Association of Canada
If You are in Calgary Tuesday this week, please, join us, as my guest to the
in-person speaking event at the Danish Canadian Club
727 11 Ave SW (2nd Floor)
Tuesday June 11, 2024, at 5PM
Presentation Topic:
Refrigeration Fundamentals
Review of the refrigeration cycle and system components - how heat movement is achieved.
Common terminalogy used when describing the refrigeration process and troubleshooting component operation.
Applications of refrigeration equipment in building HVAC systems & commercial retail.
Safety considerations and procedures when maintaining and operating refrigeration equipment.
Presenter BIO
Simon Wajnowski
14+ years in the industry
4+ years in management & sales
Refrigeration & Electrical Red Seal Journeyperson Certificates
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TUESDAY MAY 14, 2024, AT 5PM
If You are in Calgary Tuesday this week, please join us, as my guest to the
in-person speaking event at the Danish Canadian Club
727 11 Ave SW (2nd Floor)
this Tuesday at 5PM.
JOIN US:
TUESDAY MAY 14, 2024, AT 5PM FOR OUR IN-PERSON MONTHLY SPEAKING EVENT
Title: Cogeneration Systems and their practical uses in commercial, industrial & retail applications
• What is a cogeneration (CHP) system?
• What types of equipment are used for these purposes?
• Examples of installations in Calgary.
• Typical challenges and successes that have come of the numerous installations. • Specific application considerations.
• General Q&A Presenter: Adam Foneseca, President Erik Wathen, Director of Product Support
Bio:
Adam Fonseca is a multidisciplinary power generation professional from Calgary. His educational background is in mechanical and electrical engineering technology as well as mechanical engineering. 15+ years in the electrical industry where he began his career in generators and transfer equipment in the mid 2000’s.
He is now one of the owners & executive staff at Point8 Power Systems Ltd. where they focus on power generation systems in the emergency and prime power segments. A specific focus on cogeneration & thermal systems from service, sales & design. Erik Wathen is a multidisciplinary power generation professional from Calgary. His educational background is in heavy duty technician & electrician trades. Erik has 20 years of experience in the power generation industry having started his career as a generator technician through to service operations, technical support & “train the trainer” roles.
Erik is now part of the executive team at Point8 Power Systems as the director of product support.
Location:
Danish Canadian Club, 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3
Coffee and Sandwiches Provided.
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Building Operator Association of Canada
TUESDAY MARCH 12, 2024 AT 5PM
FOR OUR IN-PERSON MONTHLY MEETING
Title: VFD and motor starters.
Basic fundamentals of VFD's/motor starters, how they work common terminologies associated with most starters.
Presenter: Simon Wojnowski
Coral Canada Wide Ltd
Location: Danish Canadian Club, 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3
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FEB 13th, 2024, in Person meeting
Topic: Services Provided by James Electric here in Calgary and surrounding area has expanded. The Company has grown in the last couple of years and would like to explain to the membership what has changed. In this time of decarbonization of facilities by improving the efficiencies of our equipment.
James Electric will work with your Staff and engineers in making smart choices.
Guest Speakers:
Darcy Lemieux, service consultant of James Electric, will be the Guest Speaker
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Building Operator Association of Canada
January 9th, 2024 in Person meeting
Topic:
Innovations and High efficiencies in IR Heating systems
Guest Speakers:
George Niksic and Long Tran with Aqua Air Systems , will be the Guest Speakers
BIO
George Niksic is a C.E.T, a graduate of SAIT's HVAC design program and the University of Athabasca in Business Administration. with 35 years experience in management, design and sales roles in the HVAC, Electrical and Construction industries. His current role is Business Development with Aqua Air Systems, and he is on the board of SAC—ASHRAE as the RP Chair.
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Long Tran, a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Calgary, currently an Engineer in Training (EIT). While relatively new to the HVAC industry, he brings a keen enthusiasm for learning and exploring different innovative solutions. In his current role as an Applications Engineer at Aqua Air Systems, Long is dedicated to expanding his knowledge. He is also an active member of ASHRAE.
Presention over view:
The main points will include:
Topics:
1. High - efficient tube heaters (high intensity and low intensity)
2. New modulating IR heaters from Schwank
3. Monster HVLS Fans
4. How it benefits the end-user on energy savings. See attached for the brochure.
5. Schwank’s climate system control.
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Topic:
“Enhancing Building Efficiency: Hydronic Circulating Pumps”.
Guest Speakers:
Scott Krasman, Field Hydronic Specialist with Exel Systems, will be the Guest Speaker
Topic over view:
The main points will include:
- Introduction
- A brief history on circulation pumps through the years
- Discussing the three key functions and their importance
- Reviewing the three most common pump issues and their respective impacts on building owners/operators
- Solutions for building owners
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Emphasizing the industry’s growth as a collective
- Some Grundfos case studies highlighting relevant success stories
- Technical considerations for pump selection (limited jargon)
- A final summary & questions
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