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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | JANUARY 2016 37 HVAC/ HYDRONICS the industry from around the country every year," said Kevin Waskielewski, owner at Apollo Unlimited in Easton, PA. "No matter how technologically advanced we get, direct contact with people remains an important part of this business. Events are an important part of the networking and relationship-building process – they make contractors feel important and acknowl- edged for the work they do from a distance most of the year." According to Wakielewski, the benefits of networking at AHR Expo extend beyond relationships and into providing real-world feedback to HVACR manufacturers and technology developers. "It is crucial for manufacturers to understand how their prod- ucts really work in the field, and AHR Expo is undoubtedly the place where contractors have the opportunity to give that kind of feedback," Wakielewski said. Registration can be conducted online at: https://registration3. experientevent.com/ShowAHR161/ EDUCATION Nearly 50 free seminars are provided during the show. Offered below is a selection of educational opportunities that might be of interest to FON attendees. A full listing of sessions can be found at: http://ahr16.mapyourshow.com/6_0/ses- sions/index.cfm?srch-type=sessiontype&srch-query=1&srch- showresults=true Jan. 25, 2016 How to Specify Hydronic Heating, Cooling, and Hybrid Air Systems 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., room S320D Lance MacNevin of the Plastics Pipe Institute and Devin Abellon of Uponor will explain the best ways to specify your product for engineers. They will also detail how to build a unique spec that sets itself apart. This class will be most helpful for manufacturers and engineers. NAECA and Not Afraid: Meeting and Exceeding New Energy Efficiency Standards 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, room S320E How do new codes and energy standards affect the systems you install? David George of Lochinvar and Dave Yates of F.W. Behler will explain the ins and outs of the standards from a manufacturing and installing contractor's standpoint. Biomass Hydronic Design and Boiler Efficiency 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., room S320F Instructor(s): Ben Well-Walker, technical affairs manager, Biomass Thermal Energy Council and John Karakash, founder, Resource Professionals Group This course introduces renewable biomass heating and explains why techniques such as proper boiler sizing and thermal storage are key to the efficiency and maximum performance of biomass systems (pellets, cordwood, woodchips, or other fuel). The basics of hydronic heating, more efficient than forced-air, are also discussed. HC Refrigerant Safety 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., room S320D Instructor(s): Art Miller, CMS, RCT With the EPA SNAP program permitting the use of HCs and other flammable refrigerants in various refrigeration systems, an introduction to the safety requirements will be provided so that the technician will understand the importance of safe practices required when dealing with these refrigerants. No Sweat Cooling in a High Humidity Environment Using Radiant Surfaces 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., room S320E Greg Cunniff of Taco, Jason Nelson of tekmar, and Ryan Westlund of Rehau will detail best practices for utilizing radiant cooling while staying away from dew point on radiant surfaces. The class will be a mix of control strategies and installation tech- niques. The material presented will be suitable for contractors, engineers, and manufacturers. A Contractor's Guide to the Magic, Myths and Misrepresentations of Internet Marketing 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., room S320C Instructor(s): David Squires. Online Access, Inc. Discover what you're not being told by the guys trying to sell you the online 'shiny object' of the month! Learn how SEO compa- nies take credit for leads they don't really produce. Find out how many people actually use the internet to find a new contractor. See the statistics that the companies trying to sell you internet display advertising don't want you to see. Necessity of Filtration on an Open Cooling System 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., room S320F Instructor(s): Dennis Jamison, sales manager, Puroflux Corporation A one-hour PDH course in HVAC water filtration basics. The course will discuss in detail: overall benefits such as energy sav- ings potential, various types of filtration typical to HVAC, basic filtration application, and sizing. Top Ten Radiant/Hydronics Mistakes 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., room S320F Instructor(s): Dan Foley, Derek Moore, John Barba What the best trainer in the industry and two veteran contrac- tors have seen in the field. This seminar will help you with installs and help avoid mistakes that cost money and time! Measurement & Verification of Energy Savings in Commercial Kitchen Ventilation 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., room S320C Instructor(s): Rob Falke, president, NBC; Scott Fielder, director, NBC The food service industry uses more energy for HVAC than any other industry. Many utility providers offer significant rebates and incentives for system upgrades and modifications. Learn how to minimize your investment & maximize your return with thorough CKV System evaluation, adjustment and verification.