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The RETA Breeze is the official publication of the Refrigerating

Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA). RETA is an international not- for-profit association whose mission is to enhance the professional development of industrial refrigeration operating and technical engineers. Don Chason Executive Editor 704-455-3551 Jim Barron Executive Director

David Boyle.

The Refrigeration Historian Volume XXXII

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jim@reta.com Sara Louber Senior Director, Office Operations

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

sara@reta.com Dan Reisinger Certification Manager dan@reta.com Michelle Robinson Conference Manager michelle@reta.com Dan Denton Chapter Relations Liaison ddenton@reta.com Vince Grindel Education Coordinator vince@reta.com

Message FromThe President........... 4 Epic Fails Valve Maintenance ............................... 6 Conference Corner .......................... 8 Updates from the 2020 virtual Conference 2020/2021 RETA Officers & Board of Directors announced.......12 2020 Corporate Anniversary Awards ....................... 14 2020 Awards ..................................... 15 2020 Herb Rosen Longevity Awards ........................... 16

The Refrigeration Historian .............18 Volume XXXII From the Education Coordinator’s Desk ... ...................... 23 Board Report .................................... 24 A Tribute.......................................... 27 Michael Jeffrey Wiggins RETA Testing Corner No. 22......... 28 Certification..................................... 30 Honor Roll

The information in this publication is based on the collective experience of industry engineers and technicians. Although the information is intended to be comprehensive and thorough, it is subject to change. The Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association expressly disclaims any warranty of fitness for a particular application, as well as all claims for compensatory, consequential or other damages arising out of or related to the uses of this publication. Publication of advertisements in Breeze , or any other RETA publication, does not constitute endorsement of any products, services or advertisers by RETA and shall not be considered or represented by advertiser as such. Copyright © 2021 Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association.

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2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Vern Sanderson, CIRO, CRST, RAI Wagner-Meinert, LLC PRESIDENT Eric Teale, CARO, CRST Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Keith Harper, CARO Tyson Foods Inc TREASURER Pete Lepschat, CIRO, CRES, CRST Lineage Logistics SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Bengie Branham, CIRO Perdue Farms DIRECTORS Alan Gervais, CARO, CIRO Western Precooling Systems Bill Lape, CARO, CIRO, CRST SCS Engineers David Gulcynski, CIRO Dot Foods Inc. Debbie Koske Calibration Technologies, Inc Edward Johnson, CARO Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc. Jeremy Murfin AC & R Specialists Jim Kovarik Gamma Graphics Jordan Reece, RAI Lanier Technical College Michael Hawkins Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC Raymond Urban, CARO Lineage Logistics Ricky Jimenez, CIRO Mericle Mechanical Inc William Ellena Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dascha Whitmore, Marketing Dave Gulcynski, CIRO , Education Dot Foods, Inc. Jim Kovarik, National Conference Gamma Graphics Lee Pyle, CARO, Certification SCS Tracer Environmental Matt Hayes, CARO, Publications TJW Industrial Michael Hawkins, Membership Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC Jim Barron, Executive Director

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

Thank you cannot begin to describe the gratitude I have for this opportunity to be the President of RETA. It is an honor to be entrusted with care of RETA. The RETA Presidency is like taking watch of a vessel on its journey through an ever changing sea towards achieving the Mission of the professional development of the refrigerating technical and operating engineer. This past year has shown us that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry and RETA has had to adapt quickly to keep on course. Thank you to RETA Chairman Vern Sanderson and the incredible RETA Staff to make 2020 as successful as it could be. It is my duty now to help keep us on that course. Keeping on course will require RETA to continue to lead the way in the Education and Certification of Industrial Refrigeration Professionals, fortifying existing programs while we create new offerings that meet the needs of the Industrial Refrigeration Professional of today and tomorrow. We will be working to further enhance our online training, chapter meetings, virtual chapter, and online certification. Keeping on course will require the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs to do the right things for right reasons with the mission statement in mind and heart. I am confident that’s what the Board and Committee Chairs will do. To the Board of Directors I give you these words from the poet Rupi Kaur,“trust your body-it reacts to right and wrong-better than your mind does-it is speaking to you.” Our members can help RETA stay on course by volunteering for Committees, sharing their knowledge with others, bringing a non-RETA person on board, and letting us

Eric Teale, RETA National President

know when we are moving off course. Out on the horizon for the Industrial Refrigeration Professional and RETA is more adaptation: new refrigerants, new technologies, digitalization, electrification, climate change, responding to an aging workforce, and responding to the blurring of the labels industrial/commercial. The fantastic thing about labels is that we are the ones that place them and we are the ones that can take them away. I don’t see these things out on the horizon as storm clouds but winds to propel us into the future. As Ray Bradbury tells us,“It’s part of the nature of man to start with romance and build to reality.” I am excited for the upcoming year in service to RETA. Thank you to our Members, Sponsors, and Volunteers. Than you again for this opportunity and join me on our journey. Thank you,

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EPIC FAIL

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VALVE MAINTENANCE

T hink about that. The average system has anywhere from 250-750 valves. Some systems have thousands of valves. If we estimate that, at a minimum, it takes five minutes to perform the above mentioned service, then it will take between 21 and 63 hours to service the 250-750 valves every six months. This does not begin to take into account the time needed to access each valve. This, of course, should only be another 5 minutes per valve, because all of our valves are easily accessible for service. Right, everyone? A lot of people in our industry have viewed B110 as mere guidelines, and stated that they do not need to be followed. Maybe this is true, but if valves are not maintained properly, they run the risk of looking like the ones in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 was the isolation valve on a high pressure liquid line to a 25 degree freezer for orange juice concentrate. Thankfully, it was found and replaced before it was needed. However, it should never have been allowed to have gotten in that state to begin with. (I can say that because it was at my plant, and I was just as guilty as most in letting the valve maintenance slide.) Figure 2 shows another valve that, at the time the photo was taken it was an active isolation

Valve maintenance has been a sore subject to a lot of folks in our industry for a long time. As early as 1993, Bulletin 110 (B110), “Start-up, Inspection, and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigeration System,” from the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), called for valves with exposed stems to be inspected every six months during which the stem was to be cleaned, re-greased, and the valve moved off of backseat to determine if the gland was leaking. If leakage was found, the packing nut was to be tightened to stop the leak. If the leak was unable to be stopped in this manner, then the packing was to be replaced.

valve for a chiller. Again, thankfully, it was discovered and replaced before it was needed, but again it should never have gotten to that state to begin with (No, this one was not in my plant.) B110 goes on to say that all shut off valves should be tested every five years for function. How does one do this? It is done by closing the valves to be tested ensuring that they hold. Usually, this is only accomplished by pumping down a section of the system on either side of the valve and seeing if it builds pressure. Now, I am sure that everyone has the capability of shutting down their system at will to pump sections out to see if the valves hold, right? This is another one that was often viewed as a mere guideline. Thankfully, Standard 6 from IIAR, which is entitled, Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance for Closed Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, offers some relief in this area. If we look to chapter 11, the following testing/maintenance items are required for shut off valves. Functionally test system emergency shut off valves every 5 years. Exercise and lubricate system emergency shut off valves annually. 2. 1.

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Let’s say that you have 750 isolation valves in your facility. That means that 150 valves per year would need to be exercised and lubricated, translating to 13 valves per month. This is roughly the equivalent to the valve banks on 1-2 evaporators (depending on their configuration). So, with the replacement of B110 with IIAR6, required valve maintenance, while still requiring some effort to conduct, is much easier to accomplish. This ensures that the valves will function correctly and safely when the facility is called upon to use them. This is particularly critical if it is needed to stop a leak elsewhere in the system. Staying on top of your valve maintenance will also help you to avoid costly regulatory fines due to failure to comply with the Mechanical Integrity element of the Process Safety Management regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.119(j).

If you have photos of an Epic Fail please pass themon to nh3isB2L@gmail.com. Bill Lape is Project Director for SCS Engineers. Bill is a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator, a Certified Refrigeration Service Technician, and a member of the National Board of Directors of the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association. He is also a votingmember of the IIAR Standards Committee, and was a sub-committee member tasked with writing IIAR6.

3. Exercise and lubricate non-emergency shut off valves every 5 years. What is a system emergency shut off valve, you ask? They are valves that would be used to shut down the SYSTEM in an emergency. They are defined by each facility based on the configuration of their particular system. For instance, in a certain plant, you may have a main manual king valve on the high pressure liquid supply line, a main hot gas defrost shutoff valve, and a main recirculated liquid supply valve. These three valves would likely be defined as SYSTEM emergency shutoff valves. They would need to be identified with signage (in addition to valve tagging), and called out specifically on schematics available to first responders. These three valves would need to be exercised and lubricated annually and tested for function every five years. All of the other valves in the system can be exercised and lubricated every five years. This still takes some effort, but it is a much easier to complete it in the timeframe required.

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CONFERENCE CORNER

UPDATES FROM THE 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Michelle Robinson, Conference Manager We have started Conference planning early for success

W e humbly thank you for the help and patience you showed during our first RETA Virtual Conference experience. Thank you! I am looking forward to planning our upcoming 2021 National Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois, November 9-11, 2021. On December 2, 2020 we had our first of many Conference Planning Committee meetings. We have already started to plan and prepare for our next Conference and here are a few things we are currently working on:

Well…Our 2020 National Conference was not what anyone was expecting when we had to convert it to a Virtual Conference. We deeply appreciated the support and faith of the Board of Directors, Sponsors, Exhibitors, attendees, and our tireless Conference Committee which all were key components to the success of what I hope was our first and last Virtual National Conference.

• Quality time/ hours in Exhibit Hall • Engaged traffic in the Exhibit Hall • Technical Topics, Hands on Sessions, Workshops and Teardowns • WiNR (Women in Natural Refrigeration) We have started Conference planning early for success! With that being said…the RETA 2021 Technical Conference Committee is sponsoring a Call for Abstracts relating to Industrial Refrigeration. • Entertainment - My personal favorite

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• COVID-19 Safety - with emphasis on lessons learned in 2020. Such as but not limited to best practices, contingency planning, and/or emergency preparedness, and infrastructure changes. Authors of accepted abstracts will present their work at the RETA 2021 National Conference, taking place from November 9-11, 2021 in Schaumburg, Illinois. In addition, the papers will be published and given to each attendee. Both RETA members and non-members are invited to submit proposals for papers. Timely submission of the abstract is critical to the success of the program. The procedures and timetable enumerated below will apply. All authors will receive electronic notification indicating acceptance or decline of the submitted abstract in early March of 2021. The deadline to submit an Abstract is February 1, 2021. The Technical Conference Committee looks forward to receiving abstract proposals in response to the call and is happy to respond to inquiries from interested parties. Abstract submissions and questions may be addressed to Michelle at Michelle@reta.com.

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SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY AT RETA.COM/2021- CONFERENCE-ABSTRACT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABSTRACT STRUCTURE, GUIDELINES AND SELECTION PROCESS A model abstract should contain the following elements: • A statement of the purpose of the paper. • The research methods/methodology used to arrive at your results and/or conclusions. • The results observed. • The conclusions drawn from the topic and their significance. Abstract Structure and Guidelines • The abstract should be no more than 350 words. • Purpose: Ideally in 1-3 sentences, state the primary objectives and scope of the

study or the reasons why the document was written. Also state the rationale for your research. Why did you do the research? Is the topic you are researching an ignored or newly discovered one? Why is it significant? • The abstract should be void of any self or commercial promotion and/or advertisement. • An abstract template will be available. A 12 point selection process will be used by reviewers. It will be suggested that contributors use the 12 points as a guide before submitting an abstract. Note: Authors who do not follow these guidelines are more likely to have their work rejected. • Does the abstract capture the interest of a potential reader of the paper? • Is the abstract well written in terms of language, grammar, etc.? • Does the abstract engage the reader by telling him or her what the paper is about and why they should read it?

• Does the abstract title describe the subject being written about? • Does the abstract make a clear statement of the topic of the paper and the research question? • Does the abstract say how the research was/is being undertaken? • Does the abstract indicate the value of the findings and to whomwill they be of use? • Does the abstract describe the work to be discussed in the paper? • Does the abstract give a concise summary of the findings? • Does the abstract conform to the word limit of 300-350 words? • Does the abstract have between 5 and 10 keywords or phrases that closely reflect the content of the paper? • Should the abstract be accepted? Thank you for your time and effort…it is greatly appreciated! We are looking forward to a fun and informative National Conference.

CALL FOR BREEZE ARTICLES RETA is looking for writers for the Breeze. If you have experience in industrial refrigeration, the information you already know is valuable to operators in the industry. Consider sharing your knowledge. What you know could save lives, reduce operating costs, or just make someone’s job easier. This is your opportunity to give back to the industry.

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Vern Sanderson of Wagner-Meinert , assumed the role of the Association’s Chairman of the Board. Eric Teale of Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration, LLC assumed the role of National President. To round out the Executive Committee are Executive Vice President, Keith Harper of Tyson Foods Inc Treasurer, Peter Lepschat of Lineage Logistics National Second Vice President, Bengie Branham of Perdue Farms Industry leaders elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors are Alan Gervais of Western Precooling Systems ; Michael Hawkins of M idatlantic Refrigeration, LLC ; Debbie Koskie of Calibration Technologies, Inc. ; and Jeremy Murfin of AC & R Specialists. “I am honored to welcome these accomplished individuals to the board. Their diverse backgrounds and unique experiences in the industrial refrigeration industry will make them an exceptional asset to RETA’s Board of Directors and the Association as a whole,” RETA Executive Director, Jim Barron. Additional members of the 2020/2021 Board of Directors are Bill Ellena of Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. Bill Lape of SCS Engineers David Gulcynski of Dot Foods, Inc Edward Johnson of Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc Jim Kovarik of Gamma Graphics Service Jordan Reece of Lanier Technical College Ray Urban, Jr of Lineage Logistics Ricky Jimenez of Mericle Mechanics Inc. Committee Chairs for 2020/2021 are: Certification – Lee Pyle of SCS Engineers Education – Dave Gulcynski of Dot Foods Marketing: Dascha Whitmore Membership: Mike Hawkins of Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC National Conference – Jim Kovarik of Gamma Graphics Services Publications – Matt Hayes of TJW Industrial

2020/2021 RETA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED RETA was pleased to announce the 2020/21 Officers and Board of Directors at their Annual Business Meeting, held virtually at the RETA National Conference.

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2020 CORPORATE ANNIVERSARY AWARDS

RETA’s development and growth have been, in large part, due to the support of our corporate memberships. It is important for us to recognize these corporate memberships on their anniversary milestones. It is with great pride that we announce the recipients of this year’s anniversary awards.

50 Gartner Refrigeration Inc.

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30 Devault Refrigeration, Inc YEARS

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ALTA Refrigeration Inc. Frick by Johnson Controls Kemper Refrigeration

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Baker Refrigeration Systems, Inc. Cool Air Mechanical HEB Grocery Co. Hilmar Cheese Co. Hilmar, CA Marking Services Inc.

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American Industrial Refrigeration (Corval) BroncoWine Company

McCain Foods USA Burley, ID McCain Foods USA Othello, WA

Pitman Farms SCS Tracer Environmental SubZero Constructors Inc.

United Dairy Farmers Wawa, Inc.

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Butterball, LLC Cargill Meat Solutions Fresno Beef, CA Coca-Cola Refreshments PawPaw, MI Friendly’s Manufacturing and Retail, LLC

Grimmway Farms II Arvin, CA

Tyson Foods, Inc. Columbia, SC Tyson Foods, Inc. Dallas, TX Tyson Foods, Inc. HaltomCity, TX

Tyson Foods, Inc. NRH, TX Vogt Ice Wawona Frozen Foods

YEARS YEARS

Morris & Associates Inc. Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service Inc. Save Mart Supermarkets

Airgas Specialty Products Alfa Laval Inc. Brookshire Grocery Company

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Cargill Meat Solutions Wichita, KS Cargill Meat Solutions

Jake’s Finer Foods JAX Refrigeration Johnsonville, LLC K.M. Davies Co. Inc. Letsos Company LoTemp Equipment Company McNeil Industrial

Nestle Prepared Foods Mt Sterling, KY Nestle Professional OFD Foods, LLC Rhodes Bake N Serv Steuben Foods Inc. Tempest Inc.

TheWilliams-Carver Co., Inc.

United States Cold Storage Wilmington, IL Warrender, Ltd. Wegmans Food Markets

Wyalusing, PA City of Homer Port &Harbor Department Crystal Creamery Modesto, CA Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)

Allied Frozen Storage, Inc. Bonduelle USA Inc. C&L Refrigeration Cargill Meat Solutions Columbia, SC

5 Certco Inc. CIMCO Refrigeration YEARS

Crystal Creamery Fortuna, CA Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC Food Lion, LLC

George’s Inc. Gerber’s Poultry, Inc.

Perdue Farms Concord, NC

The Dannon Company UNFI UNICOLD Corporation WinCo Foods

PSM RMP Solutions SigmaAldrich Corp. Skyview Cooling Company

Kwik Trip Inc. Monson Fruit Northstar Mechanical Inc.

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2020 AWARDS The following awards were bestowed at the 2020 RETA National Conference. The awards are named in honor of past RETA members who exemplified a specific strength that benefitted RETA membership and our industry through teaching, leadership, or service. A big congratulations and thank you to all of the Award Recipients. The following were honored for their service to the Association and the Industry.

THE OUTSTANDING CHAPTER PRESIDENT AWARD was presented to JimMcDaniel of theWillamette Valley Chapter.

JimMcDaniel, President of the Willamette Valley Chapter

THE FELIX ANDERSON AWARD was presented to Cathy DeHart of the California #2 Chapter and Mark Knox of theWill H. Knox Chapter for their exemplary contribution to the development, growth and strength of their chapters. THE EARL J. MCMICHAEL AWARD was presented to the Ohio Chapter for the best growth performance of the previous 12 months. THE GUY R. KING AWARD was presented to Greg Bryant for his outstanding performance in the education and training of members nationally and locally. THE VENEMANN AWARD was presented to Marcos Braz for his outstanding efforts in advancing the aims and ideal of the Association and for his contribution to the education and inspirational betterment of the Association throughout his career. THE ELLIOTT R. HALLOWELL AWARD was presented to Scott Markham whose record of service to RETA for the current year merits special recognition and reward. THE GLENN W. SMITH AWARD, conferred at the Board’s discretion, was presented to Lee Pyle for her lifetime achievement, not only in service to RETA, but also to the refrigeration Industry.

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50 YEARS

John R. Hendrickson

45 YEARS

Mark R. Knox

40 YEARS

Stephan L. Shaub

35 YEARS

Donald Le Vangie

2020 HERB ROSEN LONGEVITY AWARDS RETA values the contributions, knowledge, and experience of long-term members. In appreciation of this dedication, RETA recognizes members as they reach milestone anniversaries of membership. Members become eligible for a longevity award the year in which they complete 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of consecutive membership. The only allowance for a lapse in membership being active military service. Each recipient will receive an Herb Rosen lapel pin for their service to the RETA Mission Statement.

30 YEARS

Alfredo Arzola

Charles M. Conlan

Gregory L. Downs

Nevin Forry

Joseph Salemi

25 YEARS

Chad Belvoir

Rene Fonseca

Eugene Harding

Ernest L. Leavell

Leo M. Moitoso

Frank Nechay

John O. Sherrill

Vincent S. Silva

Scott Sommerfeld

Harold Streicher

Stephen P. Taylor

Steve Thompson

John A. Williams

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The Refrigeration Historian Volume XXX11 Little thought is given to the contributions made to our industry by Scotsmen. I would daresay most would be hard pressed to compile a top 5 list of Scottish Refrigeration Engineers, but contribute they have. For evidence I would note the case of David Boyle.

David Boyle.

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K nown as a quick witted man of Integrity with a desire to exceed, David was well liked. Professionally, in his lifetime, he advanced the art of Ice making to new heights. Born in Johnstone, Scotland on Halloween, October 31, 1837. He was an apprentice Grocery Clerk and became fascinated with ice cream. He would immigrate to Mobile, Alabama in 1859. At the end of the great war, he relocated again, this time to Demopolis, Alabama. It would be in Demopolis at the age of 27, that he would begin his refrigeration career. It is reported that he made over $8,000 that summer selling iced lemonade, produced with natural ice. A very successful lemonade stand no doubt. But this endeavor would begin David’s longtime love of the ice machine. It began by searching for an ice machine to replace the need for natural ice.

In November of 1865 David would travel to Augusta, Georgia. A rumor from the war charged that a fully functional ice machine was located there. When he arrived, he found the parties in the process of developing an Ice Machine, but they had no saleable machine at that time. While no evidence exists, I believe this to be the Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman ice machine she purchased to relieve the suffering of injured soldiers during the war. But I digress. David would see them again in 1866, at that time, their first saleable machine (two-ton capacity) had just been produced and was destined for Shreveport, Louisiana. The costs of some $30,000 seemed high for his budget. David was determined to find a more affordable ice machine. For three years David searched to no avail until he heard of the Vander Weyde machine, a product of New Orleans, Louisiana. David then divested his homes, land, and business to raise capital for the machine. However the machine did commercially unviable for David. David then relocated his family to San Francisco, California. His employment in San Francisco is unknown, but while there he studied at the technical library of the Mechanics Institute. Founded only 15 years before in 1854, the Mechanics’ Institute is one of first such institutions on the West Coast of the United States. They are still in operation today. One of the items David read in the library was a catalog from Siebe and Company. A company in London, England, known more for their diving helmets than other endeavors. David ordered a small Harrison machine from Siebe. After waiting for over a year, David would not prove out. A multitude of problems made the machine

Patent #128,448. An Improvement in ice machines

In November of that year, 1872, David relocated his family to New Orleans, Louisiana. In New Orleans, he began construction of a one-ton ice machine. By June 1st of the following year, 1873, he relocated to Jefferson, Texas. Near destitute with a partially completed ice machine. He finished the machine in Jefferson. Unfortunately, the machine was a failure, it leaked and had to be rebuilt from scratch. But David had no money to do so. His machine would have died there, had not fate intervened.

hire legal representation and retrieve his payment. The delay proved quite beneficial for the industry as David continued to study and eventually build not one, but two experimental ice machines. In 1872 he would patent his first ice machine based upon his second design. United States Patent #128,448. “An Improvement in ice machines”. He would also be issued

patents in 1875 and 1881. These machines would ultimately prove failures.

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David’s wife, Margaret, had saved some money in case of need. Such was her faith in David’s abilities that she gave it to David and his brother James, so they could began rebuilding the machine. David worked diligently and by October, began producing ice in the lean-to beside a lumber company. Unfortunately, David’s health was failing, his debtors were demanding payment, and being October, ice sales were insufficient to rescue David. The winter was a hardship. They say hope springs eternal, and spring is the time of growth and renewal. David prospered from both hope and renewal (and a warm spring). In the spring of 1874, his machine would start again and began producing clear ice. While most machines produced cloudy ice in cans, the Boyle machine produced clear sheet ice. It is thought that this was the machine destroyed by fire at the Louisiana Ice Manufacturing Company later this same year. A reasonable assumption, but this has not definitively been proven. By some accounts David would once again come on hard times. But by August, David’s skills were in demand, he accepted a business offer in Quincy, Illinois with William. B. Bushnell. Over the next year, two machines were built for installation in Texas at the Capitol Ice Company of Austin. This was a project for Richard King of King Ranch fame. In August of 1875 David would relocate to Chicago building machines with the Crane brothers. A new design was developed in 1876 with only one machine produced. Two machines were produced in 1877. Five in 1878. But more

Circa 1891 Consolidated Ice Machines Refrigerating Machine

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importantly, 1878 saw the first Boyle Refrigerating Machine by the Boyle Ice Machine Company. The Machine was installed at the Downer & Bemis Brewing Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Many reports falsely credit it as the Bemis and McAvoy Brewery, however John McAvory would not become involved as the brewery President until 1882 and thus the name change did not occur until that time. The Boyle refrigerating machine exceeded expectations. It may be beneficial to discuss the ice machine vs. the refrigerating machine. The ice machine was a self-contained unit which produced ice. The refrigeration machine, compressed the refrigerant and could be used in a wide range of applications, thought more often then not at this time to produce ice. In 1879 a Boyle machine was erected in Atlanta, Georgia. David believed this machine to be his best design. This design would continue until after David’s death. 1884 proved a hard year, as the Boyle Ice Machine Company would merge with Empire Refrigerating Company

to form the Consolidated Ice Machine Company. David would leave the company but continue on his own with great success. The Lawsuit Prior to the merger, Thomas J. Rankin issued papers to be granted rights to 50% of the sales of Boyle compressors in Texas. This resulted from a business relationship years earlier (probably 1874) between Rankin, William Bushnell, David, and his brother James Boyle. The suit was interesting in that it involved three very important figures from refrigeration history. As related to the courts, in 1874 Mr. Rankin of Emporia, Kansas, but well established in the Texas ice trade. The Boyles were in need of capital and Mr. Rankin was in need of ice. Mr. Bushnell and Mr. Rankin would supply capital for the construction of several machines. Interestingly, Bushnell and Rankin were to also profit from any future Boyle Patents. In exchange David was to receive a $100 per month salary and reimbursement of his expenses. There were several buyout clauses

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allowing Mr. Busnell and Mr. Rankin to buyout the Boyle shares for Texas, Arkansas, and Shreveport, Louisiana. This would include transfer of the Boyle Patent and improvements. By 1880 the business affair had costs Mr. Rankin and Mr. Bushnell over $15,000. They would exercise the option to purchase the Texas rights as well as the patent. Unfortunately, David Boyle may not have owned the rights any longer. In 1875, David had transferred the rights to Mr. Busnell. In 1878 David Boyle dissolved his business relationship with Mr. Bushnell and incorporated the Boyle Ice Machine Company. Ultimately the suit would be settled without much hoopla. ________ David would be called before our lord June 25, 1891. It is only fitting that David died on a business trip in Mobile, Alabama, where he had recently erected a facility. He devel- oped a case of Valvular Heart dis- ease, a deformity of the heart valves. It is interesting to note that he died in the home of his close friend, President A. King of the Consumers Ice Company.

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Circa 1895 “Boyle” Refrigerating Machine manufactured by the Pennsylvania Iron Works

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Over 200 ice and refrigerating machines were constructed under the Boyle name. Approximately 75 in David’s lifetime.

He left behind his wife (Margaret Henry Boyle), daughter (Mary Agnes Smith), and two sons (Henry James Boyle andWilliam Albert Boyle) who resided at the family residence, 521 Monroe Street in Chicago, Illinois. All four arrived and were at his bedside when he passed. But as is often the case, David’s greatness lived on. In January, 1892, the Pennsylvania Iron Works Co., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania purchased the patents of David and began production of the Boyle Refrigerating Machine. The first machine to be installed was in the spring of 1892 at the J. W. Russert Brewery in LaPorte, Indiana. The acquisition of the “Boyle” machine drastically changed the operation of the Pennsylvania Iron works. A story for another day. Mary’s Bullet In contrast to the work ethic of David and James Boyle. His family would become somewhat famous for another episode.

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On the night of Tuesday January 10th 1893, there would be a shooting at the family residence, 521 Monroe Street in Chicago, Illinois. David’s daughter Mary had shot David’s son Henry. Apparently, David had guaranteed Henry the right to stay at his mother’s home. Apparently, his mother would only honor the guarantee if Henry was sober, a rare occurrence. Henry was arrested many times in the months proceeding the shooting for making a disturbance and damaging the family home while intoxicated. But as some mothers do, she had refused to prosecute Henry for these charges. On the 10th, Henry arrived at the residence in a state of inebriation and with a revolver in his pocket. After finding the door locked. Henry used the revolver to break the door pane. Fortunately, he could not release the security chain. He then proceeded to break the door down with his shoulder. Now having gained access to the breeze way, he was met with a stern warning from Mary who had taken position behind the second door. After being warned to stop, Mary fired twice through the door. Both shots missed. Henry broke through the second door. Mary retreated up the stairs, while Clarence Fisher, a family friend, fought with Henry eventually disarming him. But if only that were the end of the story. Mary shouted to Mr. Fisher “Give me that pistol, then you go away. I can deal with him”. Fisher complied “Confound you. You’ve got the guns, but I’ve got a knife and I’ll cut your heart out when I get up there,” exclaimed Henry. Brandishing Henry’s own weapon, Mary shouted one more warning and began firing. The first 4 shots missed. But the fifth bullet would

Circa 1891 Ice Machine manufactured by the Pennsylvania Iron Works

notes, and articles. The information used to generate this article is believed factual. Should you have any corrections or additional information pertaining to this article please forward them to the editor. The Refrigeration Historian roams, the library of Vern M. Sanderson (Wagner- Meinert LLC), often dusting old tomes and lamenting the early days of refrigeration.

find Henry’s shoulder. Believing she had killer her brother, Mary fainted. Henry was treated at a local hospital and then escorted to the jail. When interviewed, Henry was quoted as saying “They wouldn’t let me in and I got mad”. Apparently, genius is not hereditary. Regardless of his legal difficulties and family antics, David Boyle will forever be likened to the advent of ammonia compression and the history of refrigeration. Information for this article included information from Ice and Refrigeration Illustrated, various newspaper articles, the United States Patent Office, Adventures in Heat and Cold: Men and Women Who Made Your Lives Better, historical

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As 2020 comes to its conclusion, it marks the one-year anniversary of my serving as your Education Coordinator. It has been my honor. My goal coming into this position has been to always provide educational material that is the best it can be. With that goal in mind, I am pleased to report: From the Education Coordinator’s Desk

Industrial Refrigeration-1 and Industrial Refrigeration-2 have recently been thoroughly updated and include new material to help you better understand the complexities of industrial refrigeration. Both are available from RETA’s online bookstore and both are available through RETA’s online training website. Basic Electricity 2 – Ladder Diagrams has been thoroughly updated and includes newmaterials to help you to better read and understand the Ladder Diagram and Control Logic it describes. With special emphasis on safety and the art and science of electrical control troubleshooting, BE-2 is in the process of final review/edit and will be available shortly after the first of the year. Control Theory ONE – Part ONE of a two volume set first published by RETA in 1970. Since then thousands of students have

learned the basics from this still popular book. During the 2020 RETA National Conference, the Education Subcommittee members met to discuss progress on the updated revision. Fifty years after it was first published, this all new thoroughly updated revision contains information on the tried and true mechanical devices that are still in use as well as the latest developments in control technology. Look for this book in the Spring of 2021. Voice Over PowerPoint – has been busy developing several new presentations. Look for those on the RETA webpage. It can be disorienting when one discovers they are viewing history fromwithin. History is by definition, to be looked back upon. 2020 has been unique. No one can dispute that fact. Hang On! 2021 is right around the corner. Seasons Greetings and Happy NewYear

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BOARD REPORT

Welcome to the Board Report, a wrap-up of the activities of the RETA National Board of Directors. This first issue is a little longer than usual, because the board met not once, not twice, but three times during the National Conference.

October 24th, 2020

Operations

Membership

The meeting was called to order by President Sanderson at 11:04 AM PST. Chaplin Reece delivered the opening invocation. This meeting was a special session called by outgoing President Sanderson for the purpose of strategic planning for the organization. Strategic planning allows for the Board of Directors to analyze potential services for the membership, a path for future growth, and to recognize potential needs well in advance. This was a special meeting of the Board of Directors specifically for Strategic Planning, no other business was conducted. The Board of Directors drafted a strategic plan for the organization. Tasks were slotted into many different time frames: Next 6 months, 6-12 months, 1st quarter of 2022, and then by quarters through 2025, then years through 2030 then decades (2030-2040), and then a final long term time frame (past the year 2040). Major categories were presented and then broken down into subcategories and then tasks. There are hundreds of identified tasks. The categories and subcategories included:

Personnel

Videos

Administrative

Voiced over Powerpoint presentations

Governance

Certification Committee

Educational Materials

Hands-On Training Modules

Books

Marketing

Instructor Guides

Domestic Marketing

On-line end of book tests

International Marketing

Exams

Industry Associations

ANSI Accredited Exams

Capital Expenditures (Over 10K)

On line Practice Exams

Courses

Publications

Acquisitions

Conference Committee

Other

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There was good input from everyone attending. The intention is for the Board of Directors to update this strategic plan each fall. Items from the strategic plan with a 12 month timeframe will be acted upon during the Spring SWOT meeting. This plan will provide short term and long term guidance to RETA Headquarters and increase strategic continuity as the Board of Directors changes. A motion to adjourn was made by: Director Ellena and seconded by: Director Hawkins. There was no further discussion and the Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 PM PST. scheduled pre-conference Board of Directors meeting. Highlights of this meeting include the end of year committee reports. Additionally, it provides a last opportunity to coordinate prior to conference. The meeting was called to order by President Sanderson at 8:00 AM PST. The Opening invocation was delivered by Treasurer Harper. Director Branham motioned to approve the September 23, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. A second was given by Director Hawkins. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Guest Don Tragethon (Past RETA President and former Executive Director) addressed the Board. His message was very encouraging to the Board of Directors. October 25th, 2020 This meeting was the

The 2020 Executive Directors Survey results were presented to the board by Executive Vice President Teale. Executive Vice President Teale suggested the Policy covering the Executive Directors Survey, be reviewed as Cert Comm should be added to those who receive the survey. The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Treasurer Harper. “It hasn’t been a great year, but we’ve been holding our own. HQ has had to scale back, but we haven’t had to touch the rainy day fund. We currently have a surplus for the year.” Executive Director Barron presented an HQ update to the Board. This included information on Board activities during the conference. HQ is “Staying the course”. Additional staffing will be addressed in early 2021. President Sanderson then addressed the board as to the procedure for the standing committee reports. The committee Chairperson will present the report, then field questions from the Board and that would be followed by the motion to approve the report. The Finance Committee report was presented by Committee Chairperson Sanderson. Highlights included: • 2021 Budget was prepared and approved by the Board of Directors at the October 2020 meeting. • 2021 Rate Sheet was prepared and approved by the Board of Directors at the October 2020 meeting. • No repositioning of budget capital was shifted during the year.

There were no questions. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Hawkins seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. The Education Committee report was presented by Chairman Gulcynski. The report included an update on committee and subcommittee work for the year. The year’s work included the release of the new Industrial Refrigeration Book 1 and the new Industrial Refrigeration Book 2. Additional works due for a 2021 release include; Basic Electricity 2 and the Compliance Book. There were several questions from Directors concerning the Compliance Book. There is much excitement about it’s pending release. Chairman Gulcynski thanked the Committee sub chairpersons and committee members for their work during 2020. The Board echoes those sentiments. Thank you to all of those that contribute. Director Lape motioned to accept the report. Second Vice President Lepschat seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Hawkins presented the membership report. The membership committee has grown substantially over the last year and activities will resume early in 2021. There is an international membership subcommittee as well as a committee working on the virtual chapter.

The Education VOPP subcommittee has completed a project for the Membership committee. Presentations outlining each chapter officer position is now available on the RETA website. These are great tools for training new chapter leaders or to refresh seasoned chapter leaders. Questions centered around the proposed operation of the virtual chapter. Second Vice President Lepschat motioned to accept the report. Director Gulcynski seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Kovarik presented the conference committee report. This committee has also grown substantially. The report served to educate the Board on the upcoming conference and included registration and exhibit statistics. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Lape seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Sanderson Presented the Marketing Committee Report. By his own admission, there was no activity by the committee in 2020. The Board of Directors expressed understanding and exhibited grace in accepting his report. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Kovarik seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Hayes submitted the Publications report, but

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scheduling conflicts prevented him from presenting it to the Board. President Sanderson presented Chairman Hayes’ report. The report highlighted the activities from 2020. Additionally, plans for 2021 were presented to the Board. There were no questions. Director Lape motioned to accept the report. Second Vice President Lepschat seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairperson Pyle with assistance from Executive Director Barron, presented the Certification Committee Report. Statistics were given for certification testing through the 2020 year. Additionally, Chairperson Pyle provided a status report of current committee activities. It was a very detailed report and at the conclusion there were no questions. Chairperson Pyle motioned to accept her report. Director Urban seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. There were also special committee reports. Special committees are those formed at committees. These committee reports in lieu of a motion for acceptance, were noted in the meeting minutes. The Chaplin Services committee was chaired by Jordan Reece. President Sanderson expressed his thanks for Chairman Reece’s work during the year. President Sanderson also expressed his belief that the committee had been instrumental in helping him through the pandemic. the will of the President. President Sanderson had established three such

Executive Vice President Teale initiated a discussion about the need to continue this committee

further discussion and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 AM PST. October 27, 2020 The RETA National Business Meeting was conducted during the 2021 National conference. Attendance numbered in the conference attendees on the conference website for 30 days after the conference. A video of the meeting will then be available on the RETA website. October 29th, 2020 The RETA Awards ceremony was held. This included award presentations as well as the swearing in ceremony for new national officers and Board of Directors members. Attendance also numbered in the hundreds. The video of this ceremony is also available to all conference attendees on the conference website for 30 days after the conference. A video of the ceremony will then be available on the RETA website. October 30th, 2020 This meeting was the scheduled post-conference Board of Directors meeting. Highlights of this meeting include the President’s agenda for the upcoming year and assignments of the new Conference Chairpersons. President Teale called the meeting to order at 8:04 AM PST. Vice-President Harper conducted the opening invocation. President Teale outlined the operating procedure for the meeting. This meeting of the Board of Directors has been specifically called for Board hundreds. A video of the meeting is available to all

Training and Conference Recap. Under new business. President Teale assigned Executive Director Barron as Chairman of the EducationVideo subcommittee. The need for training material translations was discussed. Executive Director Barron will be contacting translators. A good discussion was had concerning granting RETA Authorized Instructors a larger voice in the Breeze or Technical Report. A long discussion ensued about the past National Conference (2020). Overall response to the Conference was good. While there were glitches, all seemed to have enjoyed the first virtual conference. Treasurer Lepschat motioned to adjourn the meeting. Director Hawkins seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 AM PST. _____ Thank you, for taking the time to read the “Board Report”. Your input is essential to the operation of the Board of Directors, the success of the National Officers, and the long-term success of the organization as a whole. Your opinion matters. If you would like to take issue with anything the national board or officers are currently working on, or if you would like to assure something continues, please contact a director. Contact information is available on the RETA website. Your opinion matters! Submitted by Chairman of the Board Vern Sanderson

during the 2021 year. The Chapter Officers

Communications Committee was chaired by Vern Sanderson and the committee included all the members of the National Board of Directors and all National Committee Chairpersons. Per the report:“Given COVID, the committee met with limited success. While conceptually the committee seems a great idea. The execution by the Chairman (me) was less than needed for success.” Executive Director Barron presented the Association Relations Committee report. This committee was appointed as a special committee to bring special emphasis on the importance of board participation. The Executive Director maintains relations with other organizations as part of his normal duties. Per the report: Good Relations are maintained with IIAR, RSES, GCCA, Process Cooling, among others. The coalition with ASTI and GCCA is going strong. Relations with RSES are being maintained by Sanderson and Barron. Barron believes it’s not a committee responsibility, it’s a responsibility for his position.” Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to adjourn the meeting. Director Ellena seconded the motion. Executive Director Barron thanked outgoing Board of Director Chairman Farley for his service to the Board of Directors and the Organization. President Sanderson thanked Board of Director Chairman Farley for his guidance throughout the previous years. There was no

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