Adventures of Johnny Tundra, Cold-Weather Engineer

Adventures of Johnny Tundra, Cold-Weather Engineer: 'High-Head Chiller Trip'

It is back to school for Johnny Tundra, who returns to Rosebud County Vo-Tech. A chiller keeps tripping offline on high head pressure. How can the chiller have any load on it when the temperature outside is 15°F? Lead designer Jerry Seltzer is ready to replace the chiller, fire the mechanical contractor, and sue the controller provider. Fortunately for everyone involved, Johnny has an advanced degree in troubleshooting.

RON WILKINSON PE LEED AP CPMP

June 15, 2016

About the Author

RON WILKINSON PE LEED AP CPMP

Principal

The founding principal of Seattle-based Wilkinson Commissioning Management, Ron Wilkinson, PE, LEED AP, CPMP, is the author of the first commissioning training program for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction and Major Renovations Green Building Rating System and the founding recording secretary for ASHRAE Guideline Project Committee 0.2/1.2, The Commissioning Process for Existing Building Systems and Assemblies/The Commissioning Process for Existing HVAC&R Systems. An ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Lecturer, he has spoken on commissioning practices internationally. He is a longtime member of HPAC Engineering’s Editorial Advisory Board.