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Our Handbook Subcommittee, chaired by Dr. John McKernan, is currently responsible for the
maintenance of the Make-Up Air Units Section of Chapter 27 - Unit Ventilators,
Unit Heaters, and Makeup Air Units in the Equipment Handbook. They are also
responsible for Chapters 29 - Ventilation of the
Industrial Environment and Chapter 30 - Industrial Local Exhaust Systems in the HVAC Applications Handbook.
Our Programs Subcommittee, chaired by Mr. Al Woody, PE, is
currently planning Seminars on a Case Study of Industrial Ventilation,
Strategies for Maintaining Industrial Ventilation Systems, and Ventilation of
Hazardous Spaces, along with a Symposium regarding Displacement Ventilation.
In addition, we are working closely with Mr. Matt Hargen, a member of the
Conferences and Expositions (CEC) Committee to gain their acceptance of a Track
theme for Ventilation of Hazardous Spaces in the near future.
Our Research Subcommittee, chaired by Mr Wayne Lawton, PE, is committed to supporting SPC 110 which drafts
Standard 110 - Laboratory Hoods and SPC 199, which is developing Standard 199 - Method
of Testing Fabric Filters. Particularly, our liaison serves as the Chairman of
this Subcommittee and the Chairman of both SPCs.
Our Standards Subcommittee, chaired by Mr. Deep Ghosh shares knowledge with
other groups within ASHRAE that maintain Standards SSPC 15 -
Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration, SSPC 62.1 - Ventilation and Acceptable
Industrial Air Quality, SPC 11OR - Performance Testing of Laboratory Fume Hoods
and Guideline 21 - Battery Room Ventilation.
Our most recently formed Subcommittee, chaired by Mike
Baucom, is currently developing an outline for
a new Handbook Chapter or Standard which is intended to address Ventilation of
Hazardous Spaces.
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TC 5.8 is most closely affiliated with the efforts of Technical Committee 9.2 -
Industrial Air Conditioning. As a testament to this relationship, many of
our members also serve on TC 9.2, including our Chairman and other distinguished
members of our committee. Reciprocally, Mr. Vernon Peppers, the current
Chairman of TC 9.2 serves on our Committee. We also have strategically
aligned interests with Technical Committee 5.4 as Chaired by Mr. Gerhard Knutson - Industrial Process Air
Cleaning, and retain Mr. Leon Shapiro as our Liaison to SSPC 90.1. |
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Our current Chairman, Mr. Mike Baucom, was
appointed in 2009, and at the request of the Committee has extended his term
beyond the normal period. He emphasizes a high level of participation in an open
and collaborative working environment, and is currently seeking enthusiastic
new members to enhance our Committee's capabilities.
As Chair Elect, Capt. Kenneth R Mead will chair the Committee Meeting in Chicago, in Mike's absence. All guests are encourage to introduce themselves to Ken and be sure thier name is entered onto the meeting attendance list.
If you have expertise
in our areas of concern, an interest in participation and a desire to
actively support our efforts to promote safe, clean and efficient industrial
workspaces, please use the e-mail link below to express your qualifications,
ask any questions and submit a request for membership in our Committee. |
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