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Table of content

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Welcome to Grapvine Texas

8 Gaylord Texan Resort 10 Gaylord Texan Amenities 14 RETA Leadership 16 Letter from the RETA Exectutive Director 18 President's Message 20 Letter from the Chairperson 22 Conference Schedule 46 Main Sections 48 Hands-On Sessions 52 Special Events 56 Hot Points 68 National Awards 76 Conference Exhibitors 106 2024 National Conference Sponsors 109 Past National Presidents

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Welcome to Grapevine Texas

We are so pleased to welcome the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association National Conference to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Historic Grapevine, Texas. Grapevine is honored to serve as your meeting destination and we trust that your stay with us will be enjoyable and memorable. In Grapevine, visitors and locals alike find a sophisticated charm and convenient escape from the big city. Take our complimentary Grapevine Visitors Shuttle and enjoy our Historic Main Street and its locally owned boutiques, art galleries, award- winning cafés and bistros and the Urban Wine Trail. Visit the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for an excursion on 1920s-era vintage coaches and our living history museum Historic Nash Farm to see what life was like on the Grape Vine Prairie in the late 1800s. Don’t forget our world-class attractions, including Meow Wolf Grapevine, LEGOLAND

Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium just up the road at Grapevine Mills, North Texas’ largest shopping destination. We also have 81 holes of golf and beautiful Lake Grapevine if you’d like to enjoy more time outdoors. We invite you to return to Grapevine throughout the year to take advantage of our many exciting and award winning events including Main Street Fest, GrapeFest® and the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Please be sure to bookmark GrapevineTexasUSA.com to find more things to do and see when you visit. There’s always something going on in Grapevine and we invite you to join in the fun! Enjoy your conference. May it be productive and successful! Sincerely,

William D. Tate Mayor of Grapevine

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RETA 2024 National Conference GaylordTexan.com | 1501 Gaylord Trail | Grapevine, Texas 76051

Gaylord Texan Resort

We are honored to have you staying with us for the RETA 2024 National Conference and would like to take this opportunity to provide you with important information pertaining to your visit. Scan the QR code or visit WelcomeTo GaylordTexan.com where you will find this week’s schedule of resort dining, amenities and seasonal activities, schedule spa services, make dining reservations, and more. Resort Dining: Enjoy a variety of restaurant options during your stay. Choose from one of our unique culinary experiences or enjoy refined

cuisine from the comfort of your own hotel room through Texan Eats À La Carte, delivered in disposable packaging. Scan the QR code to view our menus, order food delivery to your room from Texan Eats À La Carte or make reservations at Old Hickory Steakhouse and Zeppole. For a list of expanded offerings, customized to service your group, please see the outlet specials and Concession hours and locations on page 11. WIFI Instructions: Select “Gaylord Hotels” in Wi-Fi settings on your device. Input your last name and room number into the pop-up window to connect. Choose Enhanced

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High Speed (included in the resort fee), or upgrade to Ultimate High Speed for $6.99 per day. Marriott Bonvoy™ Mobile App: Marriott Bonvoy™ members get easier thumb-tap access to mobile check-in, mobile requests, and more! Download the app to chat directly with us for anything you need, anytime. Check-In: Check-in is at 4pm. Please be sure all guests staying in your guestroom are listed on the reservation. Additional names can be added prior to check in by calling 1-877-491-5138. Mobile check in is available for all Bonvoy™ Members. Check-Out: Check-out is at 11am. For a contactless experience, you may drop room keys in the express check-out boxes located at the Front Desk and near the elevators on the first floor, use the check-out feature on your in-room TV, check-out through the Marriott Bonvoy app, or press the button on your guestroom phone. If you are self-parked, please keep your room key to exit the parking garage. You may also request luggage assistance by pressing the button on your guestroom phone. Once your vehicle is retrieved, proceed to the self-parking loading zone and we will happily assist with loading your luggage. Housekeeping Services: Our team is available and ready to service your guest rooms from 10am-5pm daily. If you would like housekeeping service, please press the on the phone in your guest room. To avoid missing housekeeping service ensure your DND is removed from your door by 10am daily. FedEx Business Center: Our FedEx Office is located on the first floor of the Convention Center and is open daily from 7am-7pm for package and print job assistance. There is a side office that is accessible 24/7 with your guest room key for smaller print jobs or browsing needs.

Weekly Schedule

Menu and Room Service

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Room Check-in: 4pm Room Check-out: 11am

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Gaylord Texan Amenities

DINING Zeppole | Italian If you're traveling to Grapevine, dine at our newly-renovated Zeppole restaurant. Guests can enjoy Italian- American cuisine including freshly made pasta, specialty dishes, brick- oven pizzas and homemade charcuterie in a villa-style courtyard setting. Riverwalk Cantina | Tex-Mex Watch the tranquil koi swim by and feel as though you have been trans ported to the famed San Antonio Riv erwalk as you enjoy delicious Tex-Mex made with the freshest ingredients. Texan Eats | À la Carte Room Delivery | Other Texan Eats offers an extensive array of A La Carte options available for pick up or delivery to your guest room. $5 delivery fee will apply. Our resort is cashless throughout your experience. Cocoa Bean | Coffee House Fuel up with an energizing cup of freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and flaky pastry before your adventure begins. Grab-and-go snacks are also available for guests on the move. Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill | American The 52-foot flat-panel TV at Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill makes this restaurant a popular Grapevine gathering spot for sports fans. Savor

a wide selection of draft beers, wine and cocktails along with scrumptious bar food. Glass Cactus | Other Enjoy dinner in Grapevine, TX. This is a restaurant where legends play on a grand performance stage and sunsets over lake shores reflect a thousand dreams. It's the spot where extraordinary events of every size make waves. Silver Bar | Other A welcome sight for weary travelers, Silver Bar is reminiscent of a saloon from the Old West. Unwind at the bar after your eventful day in Grapevine and enjoy a round of drinks. We offer multiple draft beers, cocktails, wine and more. Mission Plaza Marketplace | Coffee House Perfect for on-the-go guests, Mission Plaza Marketplace serves an array of coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches and more. Swing by before a day in Grapevine or join us at the bar in the evening when we offer a first-rate selection of beer and wine. Paradise Springs Pool Bar & Grill | Other Open seasonally, the Paradise Springs pool Grapevine bar and grill provides cocktails and snacks while you lounge poolside and enjoy Grapevine's beau tiful weather.

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facials and manicures. Spa guests can take advantage of our resort’s lap pool, sauna, and steam room. Fitness Center Escape your everyday routine in our Fitness Center. Swimming Indoor pool Mon-Sun: 6:00 AM-8:00 PM Indoor Towels provided Heated Hotel Pool Outdoor Towels provided Heated Paradise Springs Outdoor Towels provided Lifeguard on Duty

Extraordinary Atrium Light Show Experience Gaylord Texan's signature nightly light show in our beautiful atrium or from your balcony in select atrium-view guest rooms. Marvel at the wonder of our seasonally themed spectacle and enjoy dazzling lights harmonized to thrilling music in this not-to-be-missed performance. Nightly shows at 9 p.m. Escape Room Gather your family and friends for a thrilling race against the clock. Use teamwork and wit to solve puzzles and riddles to unlock the clues that will help you escape the room! Relâche Spa and Salon Soothe your mind, body and soul at our spa resort in Grapevine, Texas. We offer a series of treatments including rejuvenating massages,

Whirlpool Hill County Towels provided at whirlpool

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Welcome to RETA where industry leaders edge training, insightf unparalleled networkin drive innovation and p

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2024: converge for cutting ul workshops, and ng opportunities to professional growth!

WELCOME, WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE.

Welcome to the 2024 RETA National Conference! We are thrilled to have you join us for an exceptional gathering of industry professionals, offer ing hands-on training, insightful workshops, technical presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field of industrial refrigeration, our comprehensive program is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and professional growth. Take advantage of the chance to earn PDH credits, explore the expansive exhibit hall, and connect with peers and leaders in the industry. Thank you for being a part of this exciting event. We look forward to learning, sharing, and growing together over the next few days. Welcome to RETA 2024!

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RETA Leadership

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Bengie Branham, CIRO, RAI Republic Refrigeration Rockingham, NC

PRESIDENT

Michael Hawkins, CARO Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC Hanover, PA

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

David Gulcynski , CIRO Dot Foods, Inc Modesto, CA

Bill Lape, CARO, CIRO, CRST SCS Engineers Eden Prairie, MN

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ray Urban Jr, CARO Lineage Logistics Richmond, VA

James A. Barron RETA Albany, OR

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Melissa Cassell General Refrigeration Company Delmar, DE

Barbara Kirkpatrick Nunes Cooling Yuma, AZ

Jim Kovarik Gamma Graphics Services Colorado Springs, CO

Dale Clinton, CIRO, CRST Stellar Jacksonville, FL

Victor Dearman, Jr., CIRO, CRST Peco Foods Inc. Brandon, MS

Michael Missall, CARO Summit Refrigeration Group Menomonee Falls, WI

Arlie Farley, CARO, CIRO, CRST Farley's SRP Inc Astatula, FL

Jeremy Murfin AC & R Specialists Sioux City, IA

Ron Fetterley, CARO, CIRO, CRST Super Store Industries Lathrop, CA

Andrew Palomar, CARO Stellar Nampa, ID

Brandon Jones, CARO Tyson Foods, Inc Bella Vista, AR

Gordon Rascoe, CIRO, CRST, RAI Coldwater, MI

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115th National RETA Conference I’d like to welcome each of you to the 115th National RETA Conference! The week of October 21st is filled with great opportunities and an exciting conference program. We have an exceptional combination of technical papers, hands-on workshops, manufacturer-specific workshops, and hot point sessions. As always, we are kicking off the Conference with review courses for CARO, CIRO, CRST, and CRES along with a Train the Trainer course. Certification testing is available during the week so if you haven’t signed up to take your exam, please contact Samantha at samantha@reta.com and schedule yours today. We can’t wait to celebrate those who earn a new certification at Conference. The Conference is a time for members to get together and reconnect with old friends and make new friends along the way. Our intention is to connect and educate great minds from across all levels in the refrigeration industry. We created a Conference for all of those in the profession — a Letter from the RETA Exectutive Director

Conference that would be more than an event — an experience intended to carry beyond 2024…something like a family reunion. While you are here, please take advantage of attending as many sessions as you can and earn the maximum PDHs available for the week. Refer to the Conference program for all educational sessions, events, and exhibition hours. This information is also available on the Conference App which allows you to have all the same information at your fingertips. RETA’s goal at our National Conference is education but we can’t meet that goal without adding in the 3 f’s…fun, fellowship, family. Join us Monday October 21st for an afternoon of networking at Top Golf and an evening out at the Circle R Ranch which will be a hootin’ and hollering good ol’ time. On Wednesday October 23rd we have our “sip and dip” mix and mingle followed by our Awards Night featuring Grant Price, a magician and mentalist. If you haven’t

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received your ticket for the Awards Night, please stop by registration. This Conference brings together those in the industry for an experience that reflects what the future looks like: collaborative, innovative, educational, and constantly moving forward. Your presence here is an indication that you are committed to making a positive difference, not only in your facility or organization, but your neighborhood, state, and country. Our dedication to ensuring you have the tools and knowledge needed to work safely and is why we remain the Gold Standard in Industrial Refrigeration Certification. A heartfelt thank you to the RETA staff and Conference Committee for making this event possible. If The Conference is a time for members to get together and reconnect with old friends and make new friends along the way. “

we didn’t have the commitment and dedication of the hard-working volunteers on our committees, activities such as this awesome Conference wouldn’t be possible. I can’t thank you all enough. Before I close, I’d like to thank each of you for attending our Conference and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as organization leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal, and the experience to help us pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do without your support and leadership. Throughout this Conference, I ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive, and help us shape the future of Industrial Refrigeration. My personal respect and thanks, go out to all of you.

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God Bless! James Barron Executive Director

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President's Message

howdy pardner, welcome to our conf’rence Greetings RETA family and welcome to the 2024 RETA Conference here in beautiful Grapevine, Texas. Or should I have said, in my best John Wayne

you’ll receive an update on all things RETA. There may even be some exciting news…. Join us Wednesday evening for our annual awards night followed by some great entertainment with a magician & mentalist. But the real reason we are here is to fulfill RETA’s mission statement to “Enhance the professional development of industrial refrigeration operating and technical engineers.” The week will be filled with our Gold Standard review courses and certification testing. We’ll have incredible educational opportunities to obtain your PDH’s during the Hands-On, Hot Point sessions, and workshops all presented by industry professionals. Climb on up, cinch up that rope, open the chute, and let’s go; this is going to be one terrific rodeo!

impression, “howdy pardner and welcome to our little conf’rence”? Each year as I enter the venue for the first time I’m filled with excitement and anticipation, this year will be no exception as we once again have a sold out show floor and a full educational program. I cannot express enough gratitude to the RETA HQ staff and volunteers who have invested countless hours to make this, what I’m sure will be the best conference yet. As usual, we’ll have our TopGolf outing on Monday for a networking lunch while playing fun golfing games. Monday evening, we have our night out at the Circle R Ranch for some armadillo racing, BBQ, and line dancing. Who knows, maybe you can get your picture with a real Texas Longhorn. Tuesday we’ll hold our Business Meeting / General Session where

Mike Hawkins RETA President

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Letter from the Chairperson

Greetings and a warm welcome, RETA Family and Friends, to the much anticipated 2024 RETA National Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort. It is always such a blessing to see my RETA family providing so much energy and enthusiasm each year at Conference and I am already feeling its presence this year. I am confident it will be a GREAT experience for all. After all, “Everything Is Bigger in Texas!” One thing that I personally look forward to each year is witnessing firsthand the collaborative spirit of our RETA HQ staff, RETA membership, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers that do all they can to make sure everyone has the absolute best RETA experience while also providing incredible learning opportunities our annual conference is known for. RETA has already kicked off with our always well attended CARO, CIRO, CRST, CRES Review Courses, Train the Trainer, and Management of Change workshop. It is an incredible

experience to participate in a review course at a conference with amazing instructors. In addition to the certification review courses this year, I am pleased to announce the IIAR 6 Certificate Course was offered and well attended. The operator and technician learning opportunities available this year are truly as “Big as Texas”. At this point in my address, I am very HUNGRY. Which brings me to TOPGOLF! A great lunch to establish new friendships through networking and fun. Now, that is a business lunch I can really swing into. Monday Evening out event was at Circle R Ranch. I know we have some genuine and urban cowboys in our membership that can take a 1,500-pound bull for 8 seconds but settled digging the spurs in on the mechanical bull. It was a “boot scootin’ boogie time.”

Tuesday begins with the always entertaining RETA Rumble for breakfast and then lunch at our

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RETA has already kicked off with our always well attended CARO, CIRO, CRST, CRES Review Courses, Train the Trainer,

as it is always updated to reflect any changes in the schedule providing the most up to date conference news and information. In addition to the multitude of training and educational opportunities available, you also have a fantastic opportunity to meet with manufacturers and contracting professionals that provide our industry with innovative technology in the exhibitor hall. We really could not do this without our corporate family, so please stop by each booth and learn about what they do. I thank each one for their continued support of RETA. I also want to thank Jim Barron, Stephanie and the HQ Team; Jim Kovarik and the Conference committee for their hard work and dedication to making this year’s conference a Big Texas Success. Have a GREAT Conference Experience and God Bless You All.

and Management of Change workshop.

annual RETA Business Meeting. I hope you can attend as this year we will be having an important (I do not say this lightly) vote that requires membership approval. We will also be approving our national officers at this time as well. As an added benefit, RETA will buy your breakfast and lunch just for attending. After the business meeting on Tuesday, the conference will be in full swing providing all the educational opportunities and enjoyment that is associated with great technical presentations, Hot Point presentations, and Hands-On Training sessions that you will find listed in the conference app. If you have not downloaded the app, please take a moment to do so

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Bengie Branham RETA Chairman

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

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7:00 AM — 9:00 AM RETA Rumble & Breakfast | Tate Ballroom

9:10 AM

Cloud-Based Re frigeration Systems and Who Is Really in Control?

Summary of Natural Refrigerant Codes & Standards Tony Lundell IIAR

ARC Flash Safety Update-10 Things to Know that Might Kill You Greg Jourdan Wenatchee Valley College

Using Scorecards to Manage and Improve your RMP/ PSM Program Nikolaus Despain APSM

James Majsak CrossnoKaye

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10:10 AM — 10:40 AM Morning Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower Foyer

10:40 AM

Liquid Over- feed System Alternatives Jim Caylor Caylor Engineering & Associates

Finding Operators - Exiting Military as One Option Jeff Sloan Wagner-Meinert LLC

Building Blocks of a Contractor Program Kevin Cardoza Risk Management Professionals

IIAR Suite of Standards Update Tony Lundell IIAR

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12:00 PM

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM RETA Business Meeting & Lunch | Vineyard Tower - Tate Ballroom

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PDH SCHEDULE EACH HOUR IN SESSION IS 1 PDH CREDIT

Morning, miscellaneous events: 6:00 AM — 2:00 PM Registration Open | Longhorn F - Foyer 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Certification Exams | Tate 1

Texoma 1

Texoma 2

Texoma 3

Escondido 2

Escondido 1

Ammonia Refrigeration Code Workshop - Part 1 Bill Lape SCS Engineers

WEG Retrofit Solutions to Obsolete RAM DBS Starters and Panels WEG

Using the Pressure Enthalpy Diagram as a Service Tool Joe Marchese Koldcraft Refrigeration Service

Trouble Shooting with Variable Analysis – Eliminate Guess- ing from Problem Solving Carol Walston General Refrigeration

IAQ for the HVAC Technician - Don't forget the "V" Brynn Cooksey HVAC U, LLC

Meet the M255 – CTI’s New Modbus Gas Detection Controller CTI Gas Detection Specialists

The Operators Challenge Don Tragethon & Russ Ramos Western Precooling Systems & Air Treat ment Corporation

How to Prolong the Life of Your Screw Compressors - Part 1 Drew Palomar L.A. Roser

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

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San Saba 3

San Saba 4

7:00 AM — 9:00 AM RETA Rumble & Breakfast at the Tate Ballroom

9:10 AM

PRV Replacement Justin Michael Certified Industrial Partners

CO2 Transcritical Systems: Commis sioning Basics M&M Carnot

10:10 AM

10:10 AM — 10:40 AM Morning Coffee Break at the Vineyard Tower Foyer

10:40 AM

Dump System Paul Anderson American Refrigeration

Troubleshooting Tips for Industrial Refrigeration Controls Frick Industrial Refrigeration

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INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SPECIALIST INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SPECIALIST

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

Davis 1

Davis 2

Davis 3

Davis 4

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM RETA Business Meeting & Lunch | Vineyard Tower - Tate Ballroom

2:10 PM

War Stories – A Collection of Ammonia Incident Investigations C'Anna Wiens Resource Compliance

Large CO2 Tran scritical Compres sors for Industrial Applications: Design and Test Challenges Giacomo Pisano Dorin USA

ASTI One Plan Am monia Response CONOPS Gary Smith ASTI

Integrating the MOC and PSSR Pro cesses – Reducing Turnaround from Project Completion to Startup Dan Zarazinski HCG Associates

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Afternoon Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

3:40 PM

Demystifying Decarbonization Tom Simenc Cascade Energy, Inc.

Managing PSM with a Busi ness-Owner's Mindset Doug Siegert Schwan's Company

Liquid Overfeed System Alterna tives Jim Caylor Caylor Engineering & Associates

How to Optimize your PSM Program Eli Macha MachaPSM

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5:00 PM — 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall Opening Reception | Longhorn F 9:00 PM — 11:59 PM RETA After Hours Lounge | High Plains 1-3

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Afternoon, miscellaneous events: 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM Certification Exams | Tate 1 4:00 PM — 8:00 PM Registration Open | Longhorn F - Foyer

Escondido 2

Texoma 1

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Thermosyphon Systems Revisited Henry Bonar Bonar Engineering & Construction Company

The History of Refrigeration - Volume 1 Vern Sanderson Schwan's Company

How to Prolong the Life of Your Screw Compressors - Part 2 Drew Palomar L.A. Roser

Preparation and Execution of a PHA Wagner-Meinert, LLC

EPA RMP Rules Changes: What You Need to Know Bill Lape SCS Engineers

Future-Proofing Cold Storage: Navi gating Regulations and Innovations in CO2 and Adiabatic Technology Magna by Heatcraft

ARC Flash Safety Update-10 Things to Know that Might Kill You Greg Jourdan Wenatchee Valley College

Disaster is Coming. Are you ready? Michael Thompson RSES

Epic Fails Arlie Farley & Bill Lape Farley's Frigeration & SCS Engineers

The History of Refrigeration -

Volume 2, The Rise of Refrigerated Air and the Decline of the Ice Age Vern Sanderson Schwan's Company

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22 T U E S D A Y AFTERNOON Continued

Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

Escondido 3

San Saba 3

San Saba 4

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM RETA Business Meeting & Lunch | Vineyard Tower - Tate Ballroom

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Hot Point Farley's Frigeration

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Afternoon Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

3:40 PM

GEA Blu-Red-Care GEA

PRV Replacement Justin Michael Certified Industrial Partners

4:40 PM

5:00 PM — 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall Opening Reception | Longhorn F 9:00 PM — 11:59 PM RETA After Hours Lounge | High Plains 1-3

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Industrial Strength Gas Detection for Harsh Environments

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Stop by booth 205 to say hello and snag a pair of NH3 dress socks!

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

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Davis 2

Davis 3

Davis 4

7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast | Longhorn F 7:00 AM — 10:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

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War Stories – A Col lection of Ammonia Incident Investiga tions C'Anna Wiens Resource Compliance

Managing PSM with a Business-Owner's Mindset Doug Siegert Schwan's Company

Thermosyphon Systems Revisited Henry Bonar Bonar Engineering & Construction Company

10:15 AM

10:15 AM — 10:45 AM Morning Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

10:45 AM

Building Blocks of a Contractor Program Kevin Cardoza Risk Management Professionals

Cloud-Based Re frigeration Systems and Who Is Really in Control? James Majsak CrossnoKay

Using Scorecards to Manage and Improve your RMP/ PSM Program Nikolaus Despain APSM

Large CO2 Tran scritical Compres sors for Industrial Applications: Design and Test Challenges Giacomo Pisano Dorin USA

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Longhorn F 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

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Morning, miscellaneous events: 6:30 AM — 2:00 PM Registration Open | Longhorn F 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Education Committee Meeting | Tate 8-9 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Certification Exams | Tate 1

Escondido 2

Texoma 1

Texoma 2

Texoma 3

Escondido 1

Using the Pressure Enthalpy Diagram as a Service Tool Joe Marchese Koldcraft Refrigeration Service

The Operators Challenge Don Tragethon & Russ Ramos Western Precooling Systems & Air Treat ment Corporation

EPA RMP Rules Changes: What You Need to Know Bill Lape SCS Engineers

Using the Pressure Enthalpy Diagram as a Service Tool Joe Marchese Kold Craft

Chapter Leaders Round Table Dan Denton RETA

Trouble Shooting with Variable Anal ysis – Eliminate Guessing from Problem Solving Carol Walston General Refrigeration

Industry: Adapting to a Changing Land scape in the Indus trial Refrigeration

You Can't Manage Your Programs by Simply Uploading Your Files SCS Engineers

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

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San Saba 2

San Saba 3

7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast | Longhorn F 7:00 AM — 10:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

9:15 AM

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10:15 AM — 10:45 AM Morning Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

10:45 AM

Liquid Line Break Jamey Price Iceberg Mechanical

Dump System Paul Anderson American Refrigeration

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Longhorn F 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

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Join us at RETA Find us at Booth #411 to discuss the latest FRICK innovations, leading digital solutions, training and products, including our custom and packaged solutions for all your industrial heating and cooling applications.

Booth #411 RETA National Conference Grapevine, TX October 21-24, 2024

BEAT THE HEAT, CLAIM A

COOL TREAT

Soak up the atmosphere and talk to one of our trusted advisors about sustainable refrigeration and heating solutions.

Screw Compressor Packages | AcuAir Hygienic Systems | Packaged Ammonia Chillers and Heat Pumps | Heat Exchangers | Quantum, Micro and PLC Controls Systems | Evaporators and Condensers | IR Advisor | Frick Training School

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23 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

Davis 1

Davis 2

Davis 3

Davis 4

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Longhorn F 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

2:15 PM

Demystifying Decarbonization Tom Simenc Cascade Energy, Inc.

Liquid Overfeed System Alternatives Jim Caylor Caylor Engineering & Associates

ASTI One Plan Am monia Response CONOPS Gary Smith ASTI

Integrating the MOC and PSSR Pro cesses – Reducing Turn-around from Project Completion to Startup Dan Zarazinski HCG Associates

3:15 PM

3:15 PM — 3:45 PM Afternoon Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

3:45 PM

Demystifying Decarbonization Tom Simenc Cascade Energy, Inc.

How to Optimize your PSM Program Eli Macha MachaPSM

Finding Operators - Exiting Military as One Option Jeff Sloan Wagner Meinert

ASTI One Plan Ammonia Response CONOPS Gary Smith ASTI

4:45 PM

5:30 PM — 6:15 PM Chapter Leaders Reception | Vineyard Tower - Foye r 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Board of Director Photoshoot | Tate 2 6:15 PM — 7:00 PM Mix n Mingle | Vineyard Tower - Foyer 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Awards Night | Tate Ballroom 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grant Price, Magician & Mentalist | Tate Ballroom 10:00 PM — 11:59 PM RETA After Hours | High Plains 1-3

5:30 PM

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Afternoon, miscellaneous events: 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM Certification Exams | Tate 1 3:30 PM — 7:00 PM Registration Open | Longhorn F - Foyer

Escondido 1

Escondido 2

Texoma 1

Texoma 2

Texoma 3

Disaster is Coming. Are you ready? Michael Thompson RSES

Epic Fails Arlie Farley & Bill Lape Farley's Frigeration & SCS Engineering

The History of Refrigeration - Volume 1 Vern Sanderson Schwan's Company

IAQ for the HVAC Technician - Don't forget the “V” Brynn Cooksey HVAC LLC

ARC Flash Safety Update-10 Things to Know that Might Kill You Don Tragethon Western Precooling Systems

The History of Refrigeration - Vol ume 2, The Rise of Refrigerated Air and the Decline of the Ice Age Vern Sanderson Schwan's Company

Ice Storage – Not Just for Cows Anymore Baltimore Aircoil

Refrigeration Design: Avoiding New Versions, of the Same Problem Cold Core Group

9:00 PM to 10:00PM Wednesday, 23rd Grant Price, Magician & Mentalist Tate Ballroom

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22 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Continued

Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

San Saba 1

San Saba 3

San Saba 4

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Longhorn F 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

2:15 PM

3:15 PM

3:15 PM — 3:45 PM Afternoon Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

3:45 PM

Oil Draining James Price Sr. & Daryl Davis SCS Engineers

Dump System Paul Anderson American Refrigeration

4:45 PM

5:30 PM — 6:15 PM Chapter Leaders Reception | Vineyard Tower - Foye r 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Board of Director Photoshoot | Tate 2 6:15 PM — 7:00 PM Mix n Mingle | Vineyard Tower - Foyer 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Awards Night | Tate Ballroom 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grant Price, Magician & Mentalist | Tate Ballroom 10:00 PM — 11:59 PM RETA After Hours | High Plains 1-3

5:30 PM

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GEA Omni Retrofit Panel Upgrade. Modernize. Optimize. Increase efficiency, reduce energy costs, track and analyze key system performance data, reduce downtime, and so much more with the GEA Omni retrofit panel. Want to learn more? Visit with us at RETA Jacksonville, booth 715.

GEA North America 717.767.6411 sales.northamerica@gea.com sales.canada@gea.com

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24 T HUR S DAY M O R N I N G

Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

Davis 1

Davis 2

Davis 3

Davis 4

7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast | Longhorn F 7:00 AM - 10:00AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

10:15 AM

Building Blocks of a Contractor Program Kevin Cardoza Risk Management Professionals

IIAR Suite of Stan dards Update Tony Lundell IIAR

Working in the Re frigeration Industry, Modular Design & Maintenance RC&E Inc.

Managing PSM with a Business-Owner's Mindset Doug Siegert Schwan's Company

11:15 AM

11:15 AM — 11:45 AM Morning Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

11:45 AM

Summary of Natural Refrigerant Codes & Standards Tony Lundell IIAR

War Stories – A Col lection of Ammonia Incident Investiga tions C'Anna Wiens Resource Compliance

Cloud-Based Re frigeration Systems and Who Is Really in Control?

Large CO2 Transcritical Compressors for Industrial Applications: Design and Test Challenges Giacomo Pisano Dorin USA

James Majsak CrossnoKaye

12:45 AM

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Mesilla 1-2

1:45 PM

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Morning, miscellaneous events: 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration Open | Longhor F - Foyer 7:00 AM — 10:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Certification Exams | Tate 1 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Publications Committee Meeting | Tate 8

Texoma 1

Texoma 2

Texoma 3

Escondido 1

Using Scorecards to Manage and Improve your RMP/ PSM Program Nikolaus Despain APSM

How to Prolong the Life of Your Screw Compressors - Part 1 Drew Palomar L.A. Roser

WiNR Professional Development - Ammonia Safety for

Ammonia Refrigera tion Code Workshop - Part 1 Bill Lape SCS Engineers

Non-Operators Lesley Schafer C&S Wholesale Grocers

Ammonia Refrigera tion Code Workshop - Part 2 Bill Lape SCS Engineers

Disaster is Coming. Are you ready? Michael Thompson

How to Prolong the Life of Your Screw Compressors - Part 2 Drew Palomar L.A. Roser

WiNR Professional Development Against All Odds: Turning Adversity into Success Jet Stiffler JS Compliance

Thursday morning continued on following page.

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Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

San Saba 1

San Saba 2

San Saba 4

7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast | Longhorn F 7:00 AM - 10:00AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F

10:15 AM

Oil Draining James Price Sr. & Daryl Davis SCS Engineers

PRV Replacement Justin Michael Certified Industrial Partners

11:15 AM

11:15 AM — 11:45 AM Morning Coffee Break | Vineyard Tower - Foyer

11:45 AM

Liquid Line Break Jamey Price Iceberg Mechanical

12:45 PM

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch | Mesilla 1-2

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“OUR REPUTATION IS OUR FUTURE”

We are more than engineering and contracting. Wagner-Meinert, LLC is a highly skilled, dedicated, and proactive service, compliance, training, and maintenance partner.

260-489-7555

COMPLETE SAFETY SERVICES RMP Submittals, Team Leadership, Program Management, Mechanical Inspections, Process Hazard Analysis, Auditing, Training, Etc. Your Total Compliance Provider

In today’s world you have choices, make your choice with us. -The Wagner-Meinert Team-

No matter what level or type of training you need, we are here for you. We are available at our place or yours. Our training has purpose, and the purpose is you.

Training with Purpose

Want to make the most of your Process Hazard Analysis? Don’t miss our Hot Point: Preparation and Execution of a PHA

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24 T HUR S DAY AFTERNOON

Compliance Engineering Hands-On Training HotPoint

Management Operations RSES Workshop

PDH KEY

Davis 1

Davis 2

Davis 3

Davis 4

2:10 PM

How to Optimize your PSM Program Eli Macha MachaPSM

Finding Operators - Exiting Military as One Option Jeff Sloan Wagner Meinert

Integrating the MOC and PSSR Pro cesses – Reducing Turnaround from Project Completion to Startup Dan Zarazinski HCG Associates

3:10 PM

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Morning, miscellaneous events: 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration Open | Longhor F - Foyer 7:00 AM — 10:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open | Longhorn F 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Certification Exams | Tate 1 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Publications Committee Meeting | Tate 8

Texoma 1

Texoma 2

Texoma 3

IAQ for the HVAC Technician - Don't forget the “V” Brynn Cooksey HVAC LLC

Thermosyphon Systems Revisited Henry Bonar Bonar Engineering & Construction Company

Trouble Shooting with Variable Analysis – Eliminate Guessing from Problem Solving Carol Walston General Refrigeration

DISCOVER THE BEST OF NATURAL REFRIGERATION, EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY, CHOOSE DORIN

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Range Technical Characteristics: • Extended application envelope

WE WILL BE PRESENT AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

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HANDS-ON SESSIONS

PRV Replacement

ARLIE FARLEY

Session Epic Fails Company Farley's Frigeration Title Parts & Sales Contact arlie@farleys-srp.com

SPEAKER: Justin Michael, Certified Industrial Partners

PRV's must be re placed once one has lifted or every 5 years unless the company has chosen another method per IIAR-6. It is critical that an operator be familiar with how to position different model three way valves where dual PRV's exist and understand how to safely pump out a component where only one PRV is present. LOCATION : San Saba 4 TIME: Tuesday, 22 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Tuesday, 22 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM Thursday, 24 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

BILL LAPE

Session Management of Change, Ammonia Refrigeration Code Workshop, EPA RMP Rules Changes, You Can't Manage Your Programs by Simply Uploading Your Files Company SCS Engineers Title Project Director - Chemical Risk Management Services Contact BLape@scsengineers.com

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Dump System

DON TRAGETHON

Session CRST Review Course, The Operators Challenge Company Western Precooling Title Refrigeration Sales Engineer Contact dont@WesternPrecooling.com

Some plants use emergency dump systems and others don't, but it's import ant for an operator to understand how they work and their function. They can be critical in preventing over pressurization of the system. LOCATION : San Saba 3 TIME: Tuesday, 22 10:40 AM – 11:40 AM Wednesday, 23 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Wednesday, 23 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM SPEAKER: Paul Anderson, American Refrigeration

GENE DUMAS

Session CARO Review Course, ARC Flash Safety Update-10 Things to Know that Might Kill You Company SCS Engineers Title Vice President/Project Director Contact gdumas@scsengineers.com

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Oil Draining

JAMES BARRON

Session Train the Trainer Company Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association-RETA Title Executive Director Contact jim@reta.com

Oil draining is critical in ammonia refrig eration applications as the oil acts as an insulator and must be removed as needed, however it is critical that it be removed safely. This exercise is to teach opera tors how to properly remove oil from the system. SPEAKER: James Price Sr. Retired & Daryl Davis, SCS Engineers LOCATION : San Saba 1 TIME: Tuesday, 22 2:10 PM – 3:10 PM Wednesday, 23 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Thursday, 24 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

JAMES PRICE SR.

Session Hands-On Training - Oil Draining Company Retired Title Retired Contact j.sr5365@sbcglobal.net

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Liquid Line Break

JAMEY PRICE JR

Session Hands-On Training - Liquid Line Break Company Iceberg Mechanical Title Regional Sales Engineer Contact jameyp@icebergcooling.com

SPEAKER: Jamey Price, Jr.

This is critical as solenoid valves fail, strainers get plugged and other issues arise which require the liquid line to be opened for some type of service or repair. It is critical that the operator knows how to safely isolate and pump out the line prior to opening. LOCATION : San Saba 2 TIME: Tuesday, 22 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM Wednesday, 23 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Thursday, 24 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

C'ANNA WIENS

Session War Stories – A Collection of Ammonia Incident Investigations Company Resource Compliance Title Process Safety Engineer Contact cwiens@resourcecompliance.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SUNDAY, 20th Past Presidents Dinner 6:00 PM – 8:00PM By Invitation Only Perry’s Steakhouse MONDAY, 21st TopGolf Networking 11:30 AM – 2:30PM Prior Registration Required Transportation Provided The Colony TopGolf WiNR Reception 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Vineyard Tower Foyer Circle R Ranch 6:00 PM – 9:30PM Transportation Provided Circle R Ranch, Flower Mound, TX TUESDAY, 22nd RETA Rumble 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Tate Ballroom RETA Business Meeting & Lunch 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tate Ballroom Exhibit Hall Opening Reception 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall - Longhorn F

CAROL WALSTON

Session Trouble Shooting with Variable Analy sis – Eliminate Guessing from Problem Solving Company General Refrigeration Title Project Manager Contact cwalston@generalrefrig.com

DAN ZARAZINSKI

Session Integrating the MOC and PSSR Processes – Reducing Turnaround from Project Completion to Startup Company HCG Associates Title Director, Compliance & Risk Management Contact dzarazinski@hcgassoc.com

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Fisher Refrigeration, Inc. LLC is an integrated design-build industrial refrigeration contractor based out of South Bend, IN with Regional O ces in Atlanta, GA and Little Rock, AR. For 64+ plus years Team Fisher has proudly supported the Food & Beverage, Cold Storage, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical market segments o ering industry standard best practices in design, construction, service, compliance and parts distribution utilizing cutting edge technologies.

CONTACT US TODAY AT:

info@ sher-refrig.com |

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RETA Conference 2024 Grapevine, TX Visit us at booth #524

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