The 1st Large Scale Solar Field Installation in NYS ******* Thermal Imaging for Building Diagnostics

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Location: McLaren Engineering - Lecture Hall
100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

Time: 5:30 PM - Refreshments, Food & Networking

6:00 PM - Lecture will begin promptly.

COST: $20 for Members, $40 for Non-Members*

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Course Title: Solar Field Installation - Case Study, 1 PDH

Speaker: George W. Desmarais, P.E., H2M Architects + Engineers.

Lecture Description:

The following Construction and Feasibility Issues of Solar Field Installations will be discussed:

• Access to site over landfill cap drainage swales • Staging area locations • Access along landfill perimeter road • Utility coordination • Utility service to site • Following approved Installation Work Plan • Layout of site on landfill • Use of pre cast/poured in place concrete ballasts • Stripping of existing cap cover material • Use of recycled crushed glass for ballast base • Concrete delivery for ballast • Installation of racking system• Installation of solar panels (Union Issues) • Installation of electrical feed/wiring system • Inverter location/delivery • Switchgear installation/elevation • Trenching/cover damage • Startup/Testing • Acceptance • Approvals.

PROJECT'S INITIAL STEPS: • Feasibility Study • Prepared 2011 • Existing energy use at Site/Town • Siting/Technologies • Utility Interconnection • Regulatory Agency Concerns • Funding Sources • Development Options • Traditional P&S/Town Funded • Private/Public Partnership • Financial Projections • Request for Proposal Process • Initial Solicitation (May 2012) • Review/Negotiation (Summer 2012)

PROJECT ISSUES: • Utility Consideration (Orange/Rockland Utilities) • Utility Interconnection • Remote Net Metering • SCADA monitoring requirements • Energy provider versus Consumer • CESIR Study Cost/Preparation • Regulatory Agency Concerns • NYSDEC – Albany/New Paltz • Integrity of capped landfill • Maintain access to existing operations • Ongoing O&M operation • Methane gas collection system • Installation Work Plan approval (November 27, 2012)
Course Title: Thermal Imaging for Building Diagnostics, 1 PDH

Speakers: Wayne Swirnow, IR Certification Instructor, Certified Level III Thermographer.

Learning Objectives: This presentation will provide an overview of how Infra Red [IR] imaging is a cost-effective technique used to identify the sources of energy loss/waste and to identify moisture penetration into the envelope of the structure. Thermal imaging technology is well-established as a valuable diagnostic tool which can reveal missing insulation, HVAC air flow leakage, equipment issues, radiant heating malfunctions, CMU wall grout, steam system leaks, compromised roofing, and much more. By detecting and locating patterns and sources of heat loss that are invisible to the naked eye, thermal images provide convincing evidence in reports showing where deficiencies are located and where improvements need to be made. Infrared is then used for quality assurance in confirming that repairs have been completed properly.

IR is a cost-effective technique used to identify the sources of energy loss/waste and to identify moisture penetration into the envelope of the structure. Thermal imaging technology is well-established as a valuable diagnostic tool which can reveal missing insulation, HVAC air flow leakage, equipment issues, radiant heating malfunctions, CMU wall grout, steam system leaks, compromised roofing, and much more. By detecting and locating patterns and sources of heat loss that are invisible to the naked eye, thermal images provide convincing evidence in reports showing where deficiencies are located and where improvements need to be made. Infrared is then used for quality assurance in confirming that repairs have been completed properly.

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This notification is your invitation to join this PE's in Construction Lecture presentation to be held at McLaren Engineering headquarters on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Refreshments and networking to start circa 5:30 PM followed by the lecture which will begin at 6:00 pm promptly. McLaren Engineering is located at 100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 - T 845.353.6400

This event is open to the public. Please spread the word throughout your organization.

Payments may be made at the door at the beginning of the event, by cash or check payable to NYSSPE - PEC or in advance by credit card at the end of the registration process. For further information on schedule, registration and/or for ticket purchase, contact Rudi Sherbansky P.E. - PE's in Construction Group - mailrudi@yahoo.com.

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