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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 jim@reta.com Sara Louber Senior Director, Office Operations sara@reta.com Stephanie Date Marketing & Events Manager stephanie@reta.com Dan Denton Chapter Relations Liaison ddenton@reta.com Vince Grindel Education Coordinator vince@reta.com 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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2021 Corporate

Message FromThe President........... 4 Message FromThe Executive Director............................ 6 Epic Fails Everyone Fails (Sometimes It Is Not Obvious) .................................... 8 Congratulations to RETA's 23rd RAI! ........................... 11 2021 Conference ................................. 12 Part 2: Control of Hazardous Energy Discussion On Exclusive Control ........ 16 Completion Guarantees: A Contractor’s Perspective ............ 18 Conference Corner Highlights FromThe

Anniversary Awards ...................... 20 Helpful Certification Tidbits . ....... 21 2021 Awards . .................................. 22 2021/2022 RETA Officers & Board of Directors Announced . .............. 24 2021 National Conference Sponsors...................... 26 RETA Testing Corner No. 27.......... 28 RETA’s Credentialing Exams And Activities Certification..................................... 30 Honor Roll

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2021-22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Aer Teale, CARO, CRST Lineage Logistics PRESIDENT Keith Harper, CARO Tyson Foods Inc

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Bengie Branham, CIRO, RAI Perdue Farms TREASURER Michael Hawkins, CARO Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC SECOND VICE PRESIDENT David Gulcynski, CIRO Dot Foods Inc. DIRECTORS Alan Gervais, CARO, CIRO Western Precooling Systems Andrew Palomar, CARO APCCO Bill Lape, CARO, CIRO, CRST SCS Engineers Debbie Koske Calibration Technologies, Inc. Edward Johnson, CARO

Giving Thanks What a wonderful month November was. The RETA National Conference at Schaum- burg, IL was simply amazing. That seemed to me to be the consensus of the attend- ees. In the moment, I was not sure if the conference was that good, or if it was just that good to feel a sense of returning to normalcy. You know the old saying: “You never want a drink of water until the well goes dry”. It was certainly refreshing to meet again at National Conference, in person and face-to-face. In all reality, the Conference at Schaum- burg, Illinois was good. It was in a beautiful venue, which was compact enough that you were never more than a 3-minute walk from the next event or activity. It was well-attended for these times, with 788 people in attendance. It was fantastic to catch up with old friends, and to make new acquaintances. The technical presentations and educational opportunities were excellent in quality, and the topics were widely varied. The Exposition Hall was laid out well, with opportunities to visit with folks at the booths, or sit at a table and visit over some very good food. The staff at the Renais- sance were friendly and helpful. All-in-all you really couldn’t have asked for it to be any better, although a few more people in attendance would have been nice. My flight home from Chicago was unevent- ful, and I arrived back in Northwest Arkansas just in time to enjoy the peak of the fall foliage. My wife and I managed to squeeze in a couple of short drives over the following weekend to enjoy the brilliant hues of Autumn in the Ozarks. There were still quite a few green leaves on the trees, but mixed in were brilliant golds, rich oranges, and deep reds. Spring is certainly my favorite season, but Autumn is

Keith Harper, RETA National President

a close second. Creation is preparing for a Winter’s rest, but those dropping ambient temperatures signal busy times ahead for those of us in the Industrial Refrigeration Industry. As the burden eases on cooling equipment, we think about the prepara- tions necessary for our equipment to be ready when called upon next summer. It’s also not a bad time to think about “sharpening the saw”. What about that training course you have been wanting to attend, or that certification you have been contemplating making a run at? Now might just be the perfect time. November wraps up with Thanksgiving, which has always been my favorite holiday. I was appropriately thankful because our holiday celebration this year was so much better than last year. Last year we celebrated with three mini-Thanksgiving get-togethers (one for each daughter’s family). This year we were all together as a family again. I know things are not fully back to normal, but I am so thankful for steps in that direction. RETA National Conference this year felt like a huge step in the right direction—in the direction of the RETA family getting back together again. Now that is truly something for which we can all be thankful. Keith Harper National President

Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc. Gordon Rascoe, Jr, CIRO, CRST, RAI ConAgra Brands Jeff Lublin Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. JeremyMurfin AC & R Specialists Jim Kovarik Ricky Jimenez, CIRO Mericle Mechanical Inc Victor Dearman, Jr. Peco Foods, Inc COMMITTEE CHAIRS Certification: Lee Pyle, CARO SCS Tracer Environmental Education: Eric Girven, CIRO, CRST, RAI SCS Tracer Environmental Marketing: Dascha Whitmore Stellar Membership: Michael Hawkins, CARO Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC National Conference: Jim Kovarik Gamma Graphics Services Publications: Ed Johnson, CARO Gamma Graphics Services Raymond Urban, CARO Lineage Logistics

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FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello RETA Family,

again meet industry partners, share experiences, meet old friends, and extend your network by meeting new ones as well. We can promise that you will not be disappointed! Updates and registration information will be posted on the RETA website www.reta.com. 2021 once again brought us chaos and sorrow but also resilience. It’s taught us to be stronger and to come together. As we reflect on the past year and approach the beginning of another new year, take some time to sit back and decide what your personal and professional resolutions will be. Remember to celebrate the small accomplishments at work, focus on the items in your control, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Welcome 2022 with open arms and make it a

We just wrapped up another successful National Conference and I couldn’t be happier. We were able to get back to the unforgettable moments, the friendships and camaraderie, the knowledge sharing, and the opportunities for success we create when we’re together. I hope you all enjoyed the Conference and gained new knowledge from the education sessions and networking with business partners and peers from around the world. Now, the real work begins. As you return to your workplace, take care not to fall back into your routine without making time to review and implement the many takeaways from the Conference. You should review your notes while the information is fresh, but don’t try to tackle all these ideas the first week back. Set your own goals and set reminders for follow-up on your calendar a few weeks out. On a personal note, I want to thank each of you for making this experience truly special and memorable. I had the opportunity to meet, greet, and get to know so many members during the Conference planning and the Conference itself. I am forever grateful for your encouragement, friendship, participation, and engagement with the 2021 RETA National Conference. The energy of an in-person conference is undeniable and your attendance, participation, and comradery made the Conference a true success as we continue to move RETA into the future as the premier Association for refrigeration professionals. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Conference Committee. They volunteered countless hours designing an educational program that would yield the highest benefit to our members. Our Conference Manager, Stephanie Date, had her first taste of the RETA family flavor and exciting plans for our 113th National Conference are already moving full steam ahead. We hope you will start making plans to join us November 8-11 at the Peppermill in Reno, Nevada. You will once

great year! God Bless, Jim Barron

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EPIC FAILS

Section 16.4.2 of IIAR2 states, “Where a pressure gauge is installed on the high side of the refrigeration system, the gauges shall be capable of measuring and displaying not less than 120% of the system design pressure. This means that a high side with a 300-psig design pressure must have gauge capable of displaying no less than 360 psig, while a high side with a 250 psig design pressure must have gauges on it that are capable of displaying no less than 300 psig. IIAR2-2021, Section 5.5.3.4 states that on the high-pressure side of an air cooled system, The minimum high-side design pressure shall be “30°F (16.7°C) higher than the highest summer 1 % design dry-bulb temperature for the location or the minimum design pressure of 300 psig, whichever is greater.

IIAR2-2021, Section 5.5.3.3 states that on the high-pressure side of an evaporatively cooled system, “The minimum high-side design pressure shall be the greater of 250 psig or the saturation pressure that corresponds to 30°F (16. 7°C) higher than the highest summer 1 % wet-bulb temperature for the location.” In Yuma, AZ, where the 1% Dry Bulb Temperature is 108.9°F, the design pressure must be no less than the saturation pressure corresponding to 30°F above the 1% DB temperature, assuming an air cooled system. Therefore, the minimum design pressure for this system would be 360 psig corresponding to a saturation temperature of 138.9°F, which would require gauges on the high side that

An astute reader pointed out an error in my last column. So, in the interest of correcting my Epic Fail, let’s revisit pressure gauge range requirements. EVERYONE FAILS (SOMETIMES IT IS NOT OBVIOUS)

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read at least 432 psig. Likely candidates would be gauges reading 450 or 500 psig. In Yuma, AZ, where the 1%Wet Bulb Temperature is 78.1°F, the design pressure must be no less than the saturation pressure corresponding to 30°F above the 1%WB temperature, assuming an evaporatively cooled system. Therefore, the minimum design pressure for this system would be 250 psig, since the corresponding pressure for a saturation temperature of 108.1°F is 225 psig. This would require gauges on the high side that read at least 300 psig. As stated in my last column, the takeaway is if you are using pressure gauges on the high side of your system, be mindful of the system design pressure. Now that I have addressed my Epic Failure, it is time to move on to this month’s column. In the first photo, we see a gauge panel that the operators use for monitoring their system pressures. In fact, it may

not be unlike the one that you use at your facility. When we look to the second photo, we see one of the small bore tubing lines that runs from the machinery room to this gauge panel, which happens to be outside of the machinery room. The other lines are run in a similar manner. So where exactly do these lines run? As it turns out, they run through the room in which the maintenance department‘s PLC programmer works. First, it is lacking any sort of piping labels. This means that it does not comply with IIAR2-2021, Section 5.14.6, which states “Ammonia piping mains, headers, and branches shall be identified with the flowing information: 1. ‘AMMONIA’; 2. Physical state of ammonia; So how does this fail? Let me count the ways.

3. Relative pressure level of ammonia, being low or high, as applicable; 4. Pipe service, which shall be permitted to be abbreviated; and 5. Direction of flow. The marking system shall be either one established by a recognized model code or standard or one described and documented by the facility owner or the owner’s agent.” Second, you can see the compression fitting at the end of the tubing where it joins with the valve. This does not comply with IIAR2-2021, Section 13.2.3.1.1, which states “Carbon steel tubing and carbon steel compression fittings shall be limited to valve sensing pilots, compressors, compressor packages, and packaged systems.” Third, while you can’t see them in these photos, there are in-line compression couplers connected multiple sections of tubing together. This then creates a requirement for ammonia detection in

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this area per IIAR2-2021, Section 7.2, which states “Where an ammonia refrigeration system or equipment is installed indoors in areas other than a machinery room, the area containing the system or equipment shall comply with this section.” Section 7.2.3 goes on to state “Level 1 detection and alarm shall be provided in accordance with Section 17. 7. l. The detection and alarm system shall comply with Chapter 17.” Some would point to exception #1 and say it apples because there are no valves in this area. However, exception 1 explicitly states that it only applies to “unoccupied areas with continuous piping that has been joined by welding.” Neither unoccupied nor joined by welding are true in this case. Finally, despite this room being located with a manufacturing facility, the room itself does not necessarily qualify as an industrial occupancy. Per the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), “Factory Industrial Group F occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling, fabricating,

finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations that are not classified as a Group H high-hazard or Group S storage occupancy.” Some would argue that repair operations take place within this office, as it is part of the maintenance shop. That is certainly an argument that can be posed. However, it can also be argues that these offices would fall under a business occupancy, which is defined by the IFC as including, among others “the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.” If an inspector classifies it as a business occupancy, it is now out of compliance with IIAR2-2021, Section 4.2, which allows ammonia refrigeration equipment to be installed indoors, outside of a machinery room, only in industrial occupancies, or in public assembly, commercial, residential, and large mercantile operations, under certain conditions, including limiting refrigerant charge.

One little tube, so many code violations. If you have photos of an Epic Fail please pass them on 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.

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JimBarron, RETA’s Executive Director presenting Bengie Branhamwith his RAI certificate in Illinois.

Bengie Branham from SCS Engineers, passed the RAI exam on November 9, 2021, at the RETA National Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. Bengie joins 22 other RETA Authorized Instructors (RAI) around the country.

RAIs provides high-quality training focusing on safety and the improvement of operational and maintenance competency in the industrial refrigeration environment. Bengie also serves on the Executive Committee as RETA’s Executive Vice Present.

Thank you Bengie for your support and service to RETA. For more information on becoming an RAI visit https://reta. com/page/rai

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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CONFERENCE CORNER

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2021 CONFERENCE

Stephanie Date, Marketing & Events Manager We have started Conference planning early for success

Wow…what an experience I had for my first RETA Conference! At the time of Conference, I had been with RETA for seven months. During that time, I received many encouraging comments about this “RETA FAMILY”. Everyone one was absolutely correct! I couldn’t have felt more at home and welcomed into this family, than if I was with my home state of Arkansas! Gene Dumas… have you figured out if we’re kin yet? The support of the Board of Directors, RETA Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Exhibitors and

Attendees was the key component to the success of the Conference. I thank you for the help and patience you showed during my first RETA Conference experience. I am looking forward to planning our upcoming 2022 RETA National Conference in Reno, Nevada on November 8th-11th. Visit our website and check out the photos from the 2021 RETA National Conference.

considering the last couple of years! Our first week back at RETA Headquarters we sent out a survey which I hope you all were able to complete. We heard what you had to say, and we plan to address your comments. On December 7, 2021, we had our first of many Conference Planning Committee meetings for 2022. We have already started to plan and prepare for our next Conference and here are a few things we are currently working on: • Quality time/ hours in Exhibit Hall • Engaged traffic in the Exhibit Hall • Scheduling of Sessions, Events, etc.

Go to www.reta.com. Hover over Community, then select Gallery.

Now let’s get to business! During our 2021 National RETA Conference we had 788 participants! That is truly a fantastic number

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• Technical Topics, Hands on Sessions, Workshops and Tear Downs • Entertainment/ Social Events We have started Conference planning early for success! The Peppermill in Reno is a beautiful venue and will be a great space for our 2022 National Conference. With that being said…On behalf of RETA, the RETA 2022 Technical Conference Committee is sponsoring a Call for Abstracts relating to Industrial Refrigeration. The Committee welcomes papers on the following suggested topics: • Management • Compliance • Operations • Engineering Authors of accepted abstracts will present their work at the RETA 2022 National Conference, taking place from November 8th-11th, 2022, in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill Resort. 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 February of 2022. The deadline to submit an abstract is January 14, 2022. The RETA Technical Conference Committee looks forward to receiving abstract proposals in response to the call and is happy to respond to inquiries from interested parties. Submissions and questions may be addressed to Stephanie Date at Stephanie@reta.com SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY AT RETA.COM/2022-CONFERENCE-ABSTRACT ABSTRACT STRUCTURE, GUIDELINES AND SELECTION PROCESS Abstract Structure: 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 is available online. A twelve-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. 1. Does the abstract capture the interest of a potential reader of the paper? 2. Is the abstract well written in terms of language, grammar, etc.? 3. Does the abstract engage the reader by telling him or her what the paper is about and why they should read it? 4. Does the abstract title describe the subject being written about? 5. Does the abstract make a clear statement of the topic of the paper and the research question?

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6. Does the abstract say how the research was/is being undertaken? 7. Does the abstract indicate the value of the findings and to whom will they be of use? 8. Does the abstract describe the work to be discussed in the paper? 9. Does the abstract give a concise summary of the findings? 10. Does the abstract conform to the word limit of 300-350 words? 11. Does the abstract have between 5 and 10 keywords or phrases that closely reflect the content of the paper? 12. Should the abstract be accepted? Thank you for your time and effort…it is greatly appreciated! I am looking forward to a fun and informative 2022 Conference in Reno, Nevada!

Stephanie Date Marketing & Events Manager

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In Part 1, I discussed an exception to the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard referred to as Exclusive Control. The definition of this exception is the person performing the work has exclusive control over all energy sources of the equipment being worked on. A good example of this is someone working on an electric fan, and has the plug with them. For a refrigeration technician, this could include valves, E-Stops, Control Panels, Etc. This means that the technician is in exclusive control as long as the energy source isolation device is in the direct line of sight of the technician. A valve or E-Stop not in direct view is not qualified for this exemption! Also, if the technician is working alone and takes a break (such as a meal break), then they effectively lose the exclusive control of those energy sources as they could have been energized during the technician’s absence. Every company should determine, and include in their policy, the details of what consists of the Exclusive Control exception.

Part 2: Control of Hazardous Energy

Discussion on Exclusive Control:

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Removal of Lockout Devices by Other Employees: • Lockout devices should only be removed by the person who placed them • If a lockout device must be removed by someone other than the employee who installed it, the following steps should be followed: 1. Verify that the employee who installed the lockout device is not at the facility and cannot be contacted. 2. Notify the Plant Manager or the Senior Manager onsite that the device is being removed by someone other that the person who placed it. 3. Another Authorized Employee qualified to apply lockout devices must ensure that all required lockout devices were applied properly and are still in place. Avoid dangerous, possibly fatal, surprises! 4. Inform affected employees that the lockout devices are being removed. 5. Remove all lockout devices (locks typically must be cut and destroyed). 6. Employee who applied the lockout devices MUST BE INFORMED that the lockout devices are removed prior to them starting their work shift! The person who placed the lockout devices may be unaware that the devices have been removed which could lead to a serious or fatal injury! Every company is required by OSHA to have a Control of Hazardous Energy program that must be followed whenever lockout is performed. Consider clarifying each of these topics in this article in your program. Too many workers are killed or seriously injured every year due to improper use of lockout procedures! It is also one of the consistently most cited citations by OSHA. No work being performed, or the speed in getting the repairs finished, is ever worth not using proper lockout procedures!

6. Remove all lock-out devices and any tags. Ensure equipment operates properly. Return all devices to their designated location. DEVICES USED IN THE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY: The most commonly used devices, either solely or used with other devices, are locks and tags. • Locks and tags must be used together. Locks and tags must be sturdy and not easily removed. • Locks or tags must have the name of the person who applied the lock, as well as the date and time the lock is applied. • For long term energy isolation, the lock and tag may say “Out of Service” or “Do Not Use”. • Lockout locks must be easily identifiable as a lockout lock and not used for any other purpose, such as a toolbox or a locker. • The key for the lock must be in possession of the person who applied the lock at all times. The only exception is when a group lockout is performed with an approved lockout box and all keys locked inside of the box. • When more than one person is performing work on a piece of equipment at the same time, a good option is to use a hasp that can accommodate up to six locks at a time. • Other types of equipment used in the control of hazardous energy are: Chains, Blocks, Blinds, Valve Covers, Plug Covers, Circuit Breaker Covers, Plug Covers INTERLOCKS ARE NEVER TO BE USED AS, OR A SUBSTITUTION FOR, A LOCKOUT DEVICE!

The 6 steps To Be FollowedWhen Safely Performing the Control of Hazardous Energy: 1. Inform all affected employees in the area that a piece of equipment is being locked out. 2. Make sure all controls are shut off and shut down all energy sources to the equipment. 3. Apply all lockout devices including tags on any locks. Be sure to note the date and time on the tag. Ensure your name is on the lock, tag or both. Be sure to release any residual/stored energy and use chains or blocks as needed to secure devices from being acted on by gravity. 4. Attempt to turn on the equipment. This is an important step that is frequently skipped! Be sure to return controls to the off position after this step! 5. After the work is completed, inform all affected employees in the area that the work is complete and all lock-out devices are being removed.

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COMPLETION GUARANTEES: A CONTRACTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Vern M. Sanderson RAI, CRST, CIRO; Safety Services Group Leader; Wagner-Meinert LLC

I was recently asked about completion guarantees. Well, asked may be the wrong term. “What do you think of these new B@#@ S$#$ completion guarantees that have popped up since Covid?” Personally, I think they are great. Yeah, I said it! I like them. Let’s face it. When dealing with a facility my greatest opportunity for failure is in failing to meet their expectations. The better I know the expectations, the better it is for me. If the facility needs to start a new process by June 1st. Then it’s best that I know as soon as possible. Then I work the schedule backwards. Every project is different based upon

complexity, but as an example: June 1st = Production begins, system operation turned over to the facility. May 15th = Pull down begins May 1st = commissioning crew onsite April 15th = final prefabs on-site February 15th = Construction crew on site February 15th = First prefab truck to site January 1st = shop fabrication begins November 1st = valves and controls P0s issued. October 1st = evaporator P0s issued. September 1st = Vessels Approval drawings signed August 15th = Vessels POs issued. July 8th = Preliminary Design Complete August 1st = Compressor POs issued July 30th = PHA complete July 15th = Preliminary Design Complete June 21st = Design team assigned

I can guarantee a June 1st completion. Where’s my Pen. LOL But if it’s already after June 21st. Then a completion guarantee becomes an issue. Now everything must go right to get done on time. Delays are crucial. Delays beyond my control can’t be made up if the schedule is tight. So, when would I enter a completion guarantee? When I review the schedule and am confident that the job can be completed on time. Also, I need my suppliers and sub-contractors to agree to the same time frame. And unfortunately, I need my suppliers under a completion guarantee as well. If “Everything has to go right” to be done on time. I won’t sign a guarantee. Now for the dirty little secret. If I’m bidding a project with a completion guarantee. I want the penalty for non-completion to be severe. Extremely severe. Too many times an honest contractor will

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not get the bid because they are realistic with their timeline. I vividly remember a conversation from my youth, where the foreman commented “There’s no way this one’s getting done on time. We’ll lose the last payment. But maybe the lawyers can negotiate a settlement to get part of it back.” No No NO! To be significant the penalty has to hurt. If the contractor is willing to pay it, it won’t guarantee your completion. The facility needs to be realistic in their goals as well. Understand that there are things that they can do to help get the project complete on time. Tie-in windows immediately come to mind. Many times, a Thursday midnight pumpout turns into a Friday afternoon pumpout. Remember if the crews have to wait around for 12 hours, you’ve lost a day. You can have the crews in the service trucks for 12 hours and then expect them to work 16. That’s how accidents happen. In short work with your contractors to make the project successful. A completion guarantee cannot makeup for poor planning. The completion guarantee may under the best of circumstances, reserve your place in the contractor’s schedule. The guarantee cannot makeup time, or magically get materials. If the contractor is reputable, they are already doing what they can do to make the project successful. It can only guarantee that the contractor doesn’t put someone ahead of you. If there is a guarantee of completion, should there be a bonus for completion ahead of time? Something to think about. Maybe it’s better to lead your contractors with a carrot (early completion bonus) instead of a stick (completion guarantee). Ultimately completion guarantees may be guarantee of a successful job than a good relationship between the facility and a reputable contractor. VernM. Sanderson RAI, CRST, CIRO Safety Services Group Leader Wagner-Meinert LLC appropriate in a small segment of our industry. But nothing provides more

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2021 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.

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30 Farbest Foods, Inc. - Huntingburg, IN Farbest Foods, Inc. - Vincennes, IN Icicle Seafoods Inc. - Petersburg, AK Publix Super Markets Teixeira Farms YEARS

25 Clemens Food Group Indiana Packers Corp. Mullally Bros Inc. Wells Enterprises Inc. YEARS

AC & R Specialists YEARS

Americold Logistics, LLC - Atlanta, GA Christopher Ranch, LLC Howden Compressors Inc. YEARS

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D'Arrigo Bros Co.

General Refrigeration Company

Kelvion Inc.

Refrigeration Design & Service

E. & J. GalloWinery Modesto, CA

Mercer Foods

YEARS

HP Hood, LLC

Tropicana Products, Inc.

Pepperidge Farm

Allen Harim Foods, LLC AMS Mechanical Systems Inc.

General Mills, Inc. Minneapolis, MN

InterstateWarehousing

Refrigeration Concepts Inc.

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Bama Companies

Dreyer's Ice CreamCo. Fort Wayne, IN

Farmers Pride Inc.

Leprino Foods

Case Farms

HCR Inc. - A Division of Jamison Door Co. East Coast Office

Ruiz Foods

YEARS YEARS

EVAPCO, Inc.

Cottage Bakery Inc.

Apex Refrigeration & Boiler Co.

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Bassett Mechanical

DHL Supply Chain

M.I.E. - Moy Industrial Electric Inc.

Sabra Dipping Company, LLC

C&SWholesale Grocers

Ever Fresh Fruit Company

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc.

Sugar Creek Packing Company

Cargill Meat Solutions Waco, TX

GreenGate Fresh, LLLP

Affiliated Foods Inc.

Harris Companies

Airfoil Impellers Corporation

Nestle USA Freehold, NJ

TDI Refrigeration

ColonialWebb Contractors

High Falls Operating Company

Associated Grocers Inc.

Danone

On Call Refrigeration Inc.

5 Bellisio Foods YEARS

Fort Morgan, CO

ConAgra Brands Reddi Wip/Table Spreads

Kolbi Pipe Marker Co.

Refrigeration

Cargill Meat Solutions Marshall, MO Cargill Meat Solutions Nebraska City, NE Cargill Meat Solutions Schuyler, NE

Lineage Logistics

Quality Refrigeration

Covestro, LLC

Mars Chocolate North America, LLC

Ratto Bros.

Frascold USA

Cargill Central America Nicaragua Planta Tip Top

Refrigerated Mechanical Solutions

Gordon Food Service Brighton, MI J. R. Simplot Company Moses Lake, WA

MIRO Industries, Inc.

Cargill Meat Solutions Dodge City, KS

Penske Logistics, LLC

Searles Valley Minerals

Perdue Bridgewater

Umpqua Dairy

Cascade Energy, Inc.

Cargill Meat Solutions

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HELPFUL CERTIFICATION TIDBITS

DON’T FORGET THAT PRACTICE TESTS ARE NOW INCLUDED WITH THE EXAM APPLICATION FEE FOR CARO, CIRO, AND CRST EXAMS. Once the application is paid and processed, a link to access the practice exam will be emailed to the address listed on the exam application. If you do not receive the email, please check your junk folder. If you have issues logging in, please email certification@reta. com or call RETA HQ 541-497- 2955. And don’t forget to download the study guides from our website.

TAKING A RETA CERTIFICATION EXAM? PLAN AHEAD! Per RETA policy exam applications must be paid before RETA can schedule the exam. We do accept POs, however the PO must be paid prior to scheduling as well. Make sure you know your company’s payment terms, to ensure the payment will arrive in time. If you need a quote or invoice copy, email certification@reta.com, or call RETA HQ 541-497-2955.

IMPORTANT REMINDER If you are attending a course or training at a school or company and taking a RETA exam upon the completion of the training, the exam application fee is a separate fee through RETA. Be sure to turn in your exam application to RETA with payment at least two weeks prior to the anticipated testing date. Make note on the front of the exam application when and where you will be testing.

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2021 AWARDS

2021 AWARDS The following awards were bestowed at the 2021 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 The Outstanding Chapter President Award was presented to Tim Gominiak of theWestern NewYork Chapter. THE FELIX ANDERSON AWARD The Felix Anderson Award was presented to Nick Ziganto of the Chicago Chapter and Don Roberson of the Milwaukee Chapter for their exemplary contribution to the development, growth and strength of their chapters. THE GUY R. KING AWARD The Guy R. King Award was presented to Eric Girven for his outstanding performance in the education and training of members nationally and locally. THE VENEMANN AWARD The Venemann Award was presented to Jeff Teplan and posthumously to Tim Kohrs for their outstanding efforts in advancing the aims and ideal of the Association and for their contribution to

Pictured Gene Dumas, Nick Ziganto, and JimBarron .

THE ELLIOTT R. HALLOWELL AWARD The Elliott R. Hallowell Award was presented to Don Tragethon whose record of service to RETA for the current year merits special recognition and reward. THE GLENN W. SMITH AWARD, The GlennW. Smith Award, conferred at the Board’s discretion, was presented to Harry Paul for his lifetime achievement, not only in service to RETA, but also to the refrigeration Industry. THE EARL J. MCMICHAEL AWARD The Earl J. McMichael Award was presented to the Greater Raleigh Chapter for the best growth performance of the previous 12 months.

the education and inspirational betterment of the Association throughout their career.

Pictured Gene Dumas, Jeff Teplan, and JimBarron.

Pictured Gene Dumas, Don Tragethon and JimBarron.

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LONGEVITY AWARD

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.

50 YEARS

James C. Marrella

45 YEARS

Randall J. Brennan

35 YEARS

David Murphy

30 YEARS

Jeremy N. Corselli

Joseph W. Davis, Jr.

James Pate

2021 HERB ROSEN LONGEVITY AWARDS RETA values the contributions, knowledge, and experience of long-term members. In appreciate of this dedication, RETA recognizes members as they reach milestone anniversaries of membership.

Jack Piho

25 YEARS

James F. Banta

Andy Bobay

Ted Domke

Lee S. Evans

Michael Heitman

Randy Randles

Steven Reed

Stewart Workman

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RETA board members serve a 3-year term and volunteer their time and energy to directly impact our community and association. The 12-member board and 5-member executive committee aim for both diversity of perspective and depth of expertise. There is a strength with our staggered terms and the Board is always changing. RETA Executive Director, Jim Barron congratulates and welcomes all new members to the board. We thank our outgoing members and welcome new members, as well as extend a heartfelt thanks to Directors past, present, and future for their contributions and dedication to RETA’s mission. Executive Committee Chairman of the Board Aer Teale of Lineage Logistics.

2021/2022 RETA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED As a non-profit association, RETA is governed by a board elected by its members. RETA was pleased to announce the 2021/22 Officers and Board of Directors at the Annual Business Meeting, held at the National Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois.

National President Keith Harper of Tyson Foods, Inc.

Executive Vice President Bengie Branham of SCS Tracer Environmental. Treasurer Michael Hawkins of Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC.

Second Vice President David Gulcynski of Dot Foods, Inc

Industry leaders elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors are Edward Johnson of Schwans Global Supply Chains, Inc.; Gordon Rascoe, Jr. of ConAgra Brands; Victor Dearman of Peco Foods, Inc.; Andrew Palomar of Applied Process Cooling Corporation; and Jeff Lublin of Kolbi Pipe Marker. Additional members of the 2021/2022 Board of Directors are Alan Gervais of Western Precooling Systems Bill Lape of SCS Engineers Debbie Koske of Calibration Technologies, Inc. Edward Johnson of Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc Jeremy Murfin of AC & R Specialists Jim Kovarik of Gamma Graphics Service Ray Urban, Jr of Lineage Logistics Ricky Jimenez of Mericle Mechanics Inc. Committee Chairs for 2021/2022 are:

Certification: Lee Pyle of SCS Engineers Education: Eric Girven of SCS Engineers Marketing: Dascha Whitmore of Stellar

Membership: Mike Hawkins of Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC National Conference: Jim Kovarik of Gamma Graphics Services Publications: Edward Johnson of Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc.

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2021 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Double Diamond Level Sponsor

Diamond Level Sponsors

Double Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

WiNR

Shambaugh & Son, LP

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Teikoku USA, Inc.

PermaTherm Inc.

Airgas Specialty Products

General Refrigeration

Polyguard Products, Inc.

ALTA Refrigeration

Silver Sponsor

OTHER

RVS Corporation

CAMCO Lubricants

Delta Tee International, Inc.

Bay Area RETA Chapter

EVAPCO, Inc.

Bronze Sponsor

Frost Point LLC

BNP Media Company

Frascold USA

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC

AC&R Specialists

Cyrus Shank Company

Frick by Johnson Controls

AMS Mechanical Systems Inc

Farley's SRP Inc

Industrial Consultants

General Refrigeration Company

Bitzer U.S. Inc.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC

Gold Sponsor

Howden Compressors LLC

Climate By Design International, Inc.

Madison RETA Chapter

Isel, Inc.

American Refrigeration

Draeger, Inc.

MIRO Industries, Inc.

Isotherm, Inc

C&C Industrial

Kolbi Pipe Marker Co.

NAVAC Inc.

Lanier Technical College

Colmac Coil Mfg Inc

McNeil Industrial

Vilter Manufacturing, LLC

Logic Technologies, Inc.

Cool Air, Inc

Mericle Mechanical

WEG Electric Corp.

Logix

Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration

MIRO Industries, Inc.

Western New York RETA Chapter

Marking Services Inc.

Gamma Graphics Services (GGS)

Warrender, Ltd.

Mayekawa USA, Inc.

Guntner US, LLC

Risk Management Professionals Inc.

Hermetic Pumps Inc.

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RETA TESTING CORNER NO. 27

RETA’S CREDENTIALING EXAMS AND ACTIVITIES Dr. Ron Rodgers, RETA’s Psychometrician (testing expert) and ANSI Accreditation Manager

R ETA’S RECENT EFFORTS to promote greater use of Practice Tests have helped more candidates earn RETA credentials. Seventy-two percent (72%) of CARO, CIRO and CRST candidates who took a practice test shortly before their full exam have earned a RETA credential during the first several months under the new policy. The pass rate for candidates who did not take a practice test was 59%. RETA now includes one Practice Test in application fees for CARO, CIRO and CRST. Candidates who applied before RETA adopted the change last summer may take one Practice Test for the same $30 increase that was implemented in the new policy. All candidates also can purchase additional Practice Tests for $59 per attempt. Candidates who took a CIRO Practice Test shortly before their full exam achieved a pass rate of 58%. Just 32% of candidates who did

not take the CIRO Practice Test passed. CIRO certifies that a candidate is qualified to supervise refrigeration system operations. RETA also requires at least two years of machine room experience before taking CIRO. A smaller difference occurred for CARO candidates: 81% who took a Practice Test passed while just 69% passed without taking a Practice Test. CARO certifies that a candidate is qualified to work in a refrigeration machine room under supervision. CRST pass rates were in the 60s for both groups. Just 10% of RETA candidates took CRST during this period. RETA launched CRST in 2018 to certify service technicians. Candidates must have earned CARO or CIRO or document at least four years of progressively more challenging refrigeration experience before taking CRST.

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All RETA Practice Tests give candidates experience with the same types of questions that appear in their full CARO, CIRO or CRST exams. RETA exams for credentialing operators and technicians are designed to be challenging as part of its mission to protect the health and safety of operators, other employees in the facilities where they work, and the public. CARO and CIRO have been ANSI-accredited since 2008. RETA is working toward adding CRST to its ANSI-accredited credentialing programs. RETA’s Certification Committee (CertComm) validates every credentialing test question, including those on practice tests. Every question is supported by at least one RETA reference. CertComm also reviews performance data for each exam annually. CertComm members have an average of over 20 years of refrigeration experience. Questions in all RETA practice tests and full credentialing exams measure knowledge and skills in industrial refrigeration specified in surveys of experienced operators, managers and technicians at each level. Each question includes three plausible wrong answers and one BEST answer. CertComm validation reviews confirm that each question includes only one correct answer. Wrong answers in RETA credentialing exams often reflect misunderstood concepts in a question or common errors while using formulas or reading pressure-temperature tables that are in references that appear next to questions in each RETA test. Candidates must read the question and all four answers carefully before selecting the BEST answer. Failing candidates often take too little time to consider each answer carefully. The penalty for racing through a RETA credentialing exam may be a failing score.

Practice tests also allow candidates to become familiar with how to use onscreen references. Each candidate must know how and when to use the resources RETA provides to help them earn these credentials. There are no shortcuts or substitutes for a candidate’s commitment to prepare. RETA study guides for each test can be downloaded free from the RETA website. Candidates should review study guides carefully. Study guides include all of the documents that appear in the onscreen references for each test. RETA candidates need to be as familiar with the references in their study guides as they should be with manuals for the refrigeration systems they work with and support on the job. Study guides also include guidance to help candidates use these references during a test. Just as candidates must know when to refer to a manual or other resources when a problem occurs on the job, questions on RETA exams do not indicate when a candidate should use information in these onscreen references. RETA exams require that each candidate must decide when to consult these references. For example, each RETA exam includes questions about safety standards and procedures. Answers to many of these questions are in the ammonia Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the onscreen references for each exam. Candidates often answer enough of these questions incorrectly to cause their failing scores because they do not look for the correct answers in the SDS during the test. Practice Tests and study guides are designed to help candidates earn RETA credentials as part of its mission to promote the health and safety of operators and technicians. We

will continue to create incentives to help all candidates take every opportunity to use these resources effectively. We welcome your questions about RETA’s credentialing exams and activities. Send your questions by email to certification@ reta.com. Dr. Ron Rodgers, RETA’s Psychometrician (testing expert) and Accreditation Manager, has guided development of all RETA credentialing exams since 2002. RETA Testing Corner provides information and answers questions from RETA members, candidates and others to help them earn and benefit from RETA credentials

We welcome your questions about RETA’s credentialing exams and activities. Send your questions by email to certification@reta.com. Dr. Ron Rodgers, RETA’s Psychometrician (testing expert) and Accreditation Manager, has guided development of all RETA credentialing exams since 2002. RETA Testing Corner provides information and answers questions from RETA members, candidates and others to help them earn and benefit from RETA credentials.

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