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RSES Mississippi Valley Chapter 
Davenport, Iowa
hosts

Dan Holohan's "Classic Hydronics" Seminar
Friday April 25, 2008

and the

 42nd Annual RSES Iowa State Association Conference 
Saturday April 26, 2008

At the
I Wireless Center (Formerly Mark of the Quad Cities Convention Center )
1201 River Drive
, Moline , IL 61265
1-309-764-2001
I Wireless Convention Center

for information about the Quad Cities and after conference events go to the following link

Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Website

 

Schedule of events

Friday April 25, 2008 Seminar 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Dan Holohan , "Hot Water Guru", of Heating Help dot Com  will present 

 

Classic Hydronics

(A full-day seminar that takes the mystery out of hot water heating)

Gravity hot water heat, diverter tees, loop systems, multiple boilers, primary-secondary, radiant heat, and of course, “Pumping Away.”  A bit of history, a lot of fascinating stories, a day filled with laughter and learning.  If you’ve never seen Dan Holohan’s treatment of “classic” hydronics, this is your chance.  

Dan is going to show you the essence of hydronics.  In his unique, plain-English way, he'll make you “see” hydronics at work.  From the oldest gravity systems, to the newest radiant systems, you’ll discover the common threads that run through all these systems and make them work.  Whether you’re designing or troubleshooting hydronic systems, whether those systems are old or new – this seminar is for you!

 

Classic points!

 

Ø      Discover quick ways to check your work (and troubleshoot systems) by using classic rules of thumb that manufacturers have depended on for years.

Ø      Find out how properly sized systems can give you a real competitive edge.  It’s easy!

Ø      Many “air problems” aren't really air problems.  Find out how to tell the phantom ones from the real ones. 

Ø      How big should a circulator be?  What happens if it's too big, or too small?

Ø      Learn how proper location of the circulator can free you from bleeding radiators once and for all.

Ø      Find out how to simplify your systems (and save money!) through primary/secondary pumping techniques.

Ø      Learn how to use multiple-boiler systems to cut installation and operating costs.

Ø      Warm-water heating is very different from hot water heating.  Find out why right here!

Ø      Effective troubleshooters have a certain way of looking at the world of hydronics.  By the end of the day, you’ll understand what makes them so successful.

 

And so much more!  Dan Holohan will keep you on the edge of your seat with his stories about mechanical mayhem and triumph.  You’ll have fun, and you’ll get sharper.  Guaranteed!  This is a seminar you won’t want to miss!

 

Seating limited. So don't delay signing up.

April 25, 2008 
7:00 AM State Association Board meeting. Visitors welcome.
7:00 - 8:30 AM Seminar Registration
8:00 AM - ? Vendors Display
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM "Classic Hydronics" Seminar

4:00 - 7:00 PM  Examinations 

April 26, 2008
7:00 AM State Association Board meeting. Visitors welcome.
7:00 - 8:30 AM Conference Registration
8:30 - 10:30 AM                 Russ Barnthouse
                                            Sporlan Corporation  Electronic Expansion Valves
10:45 AM - 3:30 PM           Jim Bergmann
                                            Testo International Air Flow Diagnostics Air Conditioning
                                            Evaluation. 

RSES CM and CMS specialty exams for RSES members only. 

If you haven't taken the CM exam the first try is free so why not try it. RSES members will need to bring their membership card with them for any RSES CM or CMS testing.

NATE Exams for a variety of areas will be available for all. 

If you already have a NATE certification and are retesting or testing for a new area bring your NATE Certification card.

EPA Section 608 Exams will be available for all

R410A Safety Exams will be available for all

You are allowed to bring one non programmable calculator to the examination room.

Saturday April 26, 2008 State Conference

 

Russ Barnthouse Sporlan Valve Company Thermostatic and Electronic Expansion Valves 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Russ will go over the ins and outs of thermostatic expansion valves. Covering the mechanical as well as the newer electronic expansion valves that are slowly showing up in equipment.

Russ is currently a Sales Engineer working out of the Sporlan/Parker Hannifin Kansas City Sales Office.  After graduation from University of Missouri - Columbia with a Mechanical Engineering Degree, I spent 12 years in St. Louis as a Sales Engineer.  I then transfered into the company headquarters as a Senior Supermarket Application Engineer and then transfered to Kansas City to assume my current role.  I have been an active member of RSES and ASHRAE since 1992.

 

 

Jim Bergmann - Testo Inc.  Advanced Air Conditioning Diagnostics 10:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Come to this session and learn how to determine air conditioning system capacity without using a manifold gage set. Jim spoke at the September 2007 RSES International Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Course approved for NATE CEUs  

   Jim Bergmann is an HVAC Secondary and Adult Instructor at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville Ohio.  He has grown up in the HVAC field, riding with his father from about the age of 6 on. Jim has been recognized as the News/ARI Instructor of the Year for 2004-2005, and was a runner-up his second year teaching.  Jim had the first PAHRA accredited secondary program in the nation. He has finished his third year as president of OCARE (Ohio Council for Heating Refrigeration Educators). Jim participated in writing and developing the Ohio Competency Analysis Profile for HVAC, and is a very accomplished educator.  Jim is NATE (North American Trade Excellence) Service Sector certified in Air Conditioning, Gas Heating, Fuel Oil Heating, Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, Hydronics and Air Flow. He now participates on the NATE technical committee as a technical expert.  In his free time he works for Testo as an HVAC/R Technical Specialist, teaching technicians across the country, and is a technical journalist for the for the HVAC News, Contracting Canada, HPAC Canada and RSES Journal.   Jim specializes in service and system commissioning.  Jim has developed one of he top HVAC/R programs in the nation, and his students have achieved 100% related job placement within industry for the past 4 years. Jim resides in the Akron Ohio area with his two children and his caring, loving, understanding, patient, devoted wife who has developed a great tolerance for his love of education and HVAC.

 

Saturday April 26, 2008 6:30 PM State Association Awards Banquet. River cruise dependent upon river conditions.

 

Celebration Belle Riverboat

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