Forward-Thinking Community

Promoting knowledge of air systems and certification is what we strive for at AMCA. We extend our resources to all and equip our members with full access to market analysis, published data, and other online material.

We are always improving our programs and making them easier to understand. We ensure that our guides and catalogs are updated with relevant and accurate information. We keep the industry moving forward.

Be sure to visit the AMCA insite^TM Online Education Portal for a complete catalog of on-demand PDH-eligible modules and webinars, and more learning opportunities about AMCA and AMCA services. Click here or visit amca.org/learn.

AMCA Education Program

With whom to talk:

Lisa Cherney, Education Manager
Phone: +1 (847) 704-6328
Email: lcherney@amca.org

Technical Papers

Applying Fan Energy Index (FEI) in Regulations and Applications - PAPER
Fan energy index (FEI) is replacing fan efficiency grade as a metric for efficiency provisions in ASHRAE standards and the International Energy Conservation Code. Additionally, U.S. appliance-efficiency regulations for commercial and industrial fans and blowers are being developed around FEI. FEI is more than a rating metric, however. It also is a design tool, one that can be used by application and design engineers to reduce energy consumption through right-sizing of fans for variable-air-volume (VAV) and constant-speed (CS) systems. This article summarizes FEI as a regulatory metric and provides guidance for using FEI in VAV and CS applications.
Author: Michael Ivanovich (AMCA International), Ron Wroblewski, PE (Productive Energy Solutions LLC), and Jeff Boldt, PE, FASHRAE (IMEG Corp.)
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Two New Metrics for Fan System Efficiency: Fan Energy Index and Fan Electrical Power - PAPER
The paper supporting the presentation by Mark Stevens at Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS'17), Rome, Italy., September 6-8, 2017
Author: Michael Ivanovich (AMCA International), Mark Stevens(AMCA International), and Michael Wolf (Greenheck Fan Corporation)
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Revolutionary Method of Saving Energy for Commercial and Industrial Fan Systems - PAPER
The paper supporting the presentation delivered at ACEEE Summer Study for Industrial Energy efficiency, Denver, Colorado, August 2017
Author: Michael Ivanovich, Mark Bublitz, and Tim Mathson
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Two New Metrics for Fan System Efficiency: Fan Energy Index and Fan Electrical Power - PRESENTATION
Presented by Mark Stevens at Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS'17), Rome, Italy., September 6-8, 2017
Presented by Mark Stevens at Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS'17), Rome, Italy., September 6-8, 2017
Author: Michael Ivanovich, Mark Stevens, and Michael Wolf
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Revolutionary Method of Saving Energy for Commercial and Industrial Fan Systems - PRESENTATION
Presented by Mark Bublitz at the 2017 ACEEE Summer Study for Industrial Energy Efficiency, Denver, Colorado. August 15-18, 2017
The presentation slides delivered by Mark Bublitz at the 2017 ACEEE Summer Study for Industrial Energy Efficiency, Denver, Colorado. August 2017
Author: Michael Ivanovich, Mark Bublitz, and Tim Mathson
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New Federal Regulations for Ceiling Fans
ASHRAE Journal, January 2018
Author: Christian Taber & Michael Ivanoivich
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White Papers

Welcome to the AMCA International white-paper library. Download the files at no cost. For more information, contact Scott Arnold, manager of industry content, at sarnold@amca.org.

Air Movement

Air Control

Certified Ratings Program

Air System

High Performance Air Systems

Brochures

AMCA inmotion Articles

AMCA Presentation library

Providing easy-to-access materials is a hallmark of the AMCA educational effort. These presentations have been featured at symposia, conferences, and seminars around the globe and represent a ready resource for explaining the sir system industry.

Video of AHR Expo Educational Sessions - Las Vegas 2022

AHR Expo 2022 - Las Vegas Presentations

These presentations represent the AMCA sponsored educational sessions at the AHR Expo 2022 held in Las Vegas, January 31-February 2.

HVAC Terminal System Selections: A Real-World Project Data Survey - Aaron Gunzner and David Morrow

Living With a Skill Gap: Designing Higher Efficiency Fans With a Less Experienced Workforce - Geoff Sheard

Minimizing Fan System Effects - David Maletich

Acoustical Design For the A/E/C Industry - Jeff Boldt

HVLS Fans: Updates on COVID-19 Guidance and Federal Energy Regulations - Aaron Gunzner and Christian Taber

Air Curtain Technology: The Impact On Building Energy Consumption - David Johnson and Frank Cuaderno

Louver Requirements, Codes, and Specifications in Hurricane Prone Regions - Michael Bulzomi

Field Modifications of Fire, Smoke, and Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers - James Carlin

Empowering Women In the Workforce - Erica Leonor, Ben Middleton, Rhonda McCaughey and Emma Barnhart

AMCA Video library

Video offers a thorough and entertaining view of what AMCA has to offer—from services to certification, from laboratories to applications—AMCA videos are a great introduction to the air systems industry.

NEW! Introduction to AMCA 240 - Positive Pressure Ventilators — a brief overview of AMCA 240 and the role it plays in certifying PPVs and helping firefighting professionals worldwide.

Introduction to the Fan Energy Index — a brief explanation of the new Fan Energy Index and why it is important to the air systems industry.

AMCA Spec Check mobile app — the new AMCA SpecCheck^TM mobile application gives you AMCA at your fingertips—certification verbiage, certified product searches, and more.

Sand Trap Louver certification — the AMCA certification for Sand Trap Louvers is vital for air system performance and efficiency in areas prone to sand storms.

AMCA Fire and Smoke passive measures — brief video highlighting the role AMCA certified products play in keeping buildings safe from fire and smoke.

What is AMCA International — a trade association with more than 100 years of history, the AMCA mission is to advance the knowledge of air systems and uphold industry integrity. Find out how!

Introduction to the AMCA Certified Ratings Program — understanding the AMCA CRP program is vital to manufacturers and specifiers alike. Learn more!

Why certify with AMCA? — AMCA certification is an important part of any manufacturer's product strategy, ensuring that their claims and catalogs are verified by independent third-party testing.

System Effect - brief explanatory video outlining the system effect phenomena.

The AMCA Air System Engineering & Technology Webinar Series video recordings

Fan Energy Index (FEI)—Changing Our Industry - Video recording of the AMCA ASET webinar held on 31 July 2019 by Michael Ivanovich, Tim Mathson, and Mark Bublitz

AMCA / ASHRAE webinar—Update on Codes, Standards and Certifications for Severe-Duty Louvers and Fire/Smoke Dampers held on October 23, 2019 by Josh Parent, Jim Smardo, and Marty Geisel

Video of AHR Expo AMCA Educational Sessions - Orlando 2020

AHR Expo 2020 - Orlando Presentations

These presentations represent the AMCA sponsored educational sessions at the AHR Expo 2020 held in Orlando in February.

Fan Energy Index (FEI) as a Rating Metric and Design Tool - Michael IVANOVICH and Tim MATHSON

Remote Periodic Testing of Life-Safety Dampers - Dane CAREY and Kent MAUNE

Minimizing Fan-System Effect- David MALETICH

ASET-EU 2019 Presentations

These presentations were featured at the Air Systems Engineering & Technology Conference—Europe hosted in Brussels, Belgium on 5 November 2019.

Keynote presentation - Ronald PIERS DE RAVESHOOT

Welcome to ASET - Mark STEVENS

The Response to the Grenfell Tower Tragedy - Russell BEATTIE

How Fan Energy Index (FEI) is Used in Regulations - Michael IVANOVICH

A Walkthrough of Standards- Anthony BREEN

Understanding and Combating System Effect - Mark STEVENS

Regulation and Enforcement (Surveillance) Consequences - Rob BOTELER

CAISEMS - Maarten VAN WERKHOVEN

ASET-US 2018 Presentations

These presentations were featured at the Air Systems Engineering & Technology Conference—US hosted in San Antonio, Texas in 2018.

Optimizing an Existing Air System for Performance and Energy Efficiency —Stephen Wiggins, PE

Air Distribution Design for Commercial Ventilation Systems —Dan Int-Hout

(Mr. Int-Hout's presentation references seven articles he has published in the ASHRAE Journal. Those articles and others can be found on the Krueger Website at no cost, but registering your contact information is required: Click Here

Ensuring Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 —Jeff Boldt, PE, FASHRAE

VAV System Design Tips —Steve Taylor, PE

Tips and Tricks for Troubleshooting Fans —Ron Wroblewski

Fan Sizing and Selection: Basics and Fine Points—Mike Wolf, PE

Design Tips for Fire and Smoke Dampers —Bill Koffel, PE, FPSE

Rain and Hurricane Resistant Louvers —Jim Smardo

Air System Motors, Drives - Sizing and Selection—Trinity Persful

Understanding and Reducing Air System Noise —John Sofra

Minimizing System Effect —Mark Bublitz & David Maletich

Enforceable Specifications for AMCA-Certified Products —Michael Ivanovich and Josh Parent

ASET-EU 2018 Presentations

These presentations were featured at the Air Systems Engineering & Technology Conference—Europe hosted in Lyons, France in 2018.

The European Perspective on Indoor Environment —Pawel Wargocki, PhD

Fan Noise —Alain Guedel, PhD

Fan Sizing and Selection for Energy Efficiency —Armin Hauer

IAQ & Energy Efficiency — William Bahnfleth, PhD, PE

Using System Curves to Avoid Problems in VAV Systems —Ron Wroblewski

Refrigerants-Kigali Phasedown Implications —Andreea Kaye

Energy-Efficient Ventilation Systems and Indoor-Air Quality—Claus Haendel

Fire & Smoke Control Design —Patrick Janssens

AMCA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM ENHANCEMENTS!

After one year online and over 400 users registered, the AMCA learning platform is getting an upgrade!

The enhancements coming very soon include:

Easier, more intuitive navigation
Expanded search capability
Single Sign On (SSO) option
Shopping cart feature-- more than 1 course can be purchased at a time
Separate Member & non-member course pricing
User profile with content recommendations
And so much more!!

In addition, expanded & newer content is being added to offer a wider variety of learning opportunities!

When will this take place?

Before end of 2022!

However, in order for us to get the enhancements fully programmed and ready for launch, we need to temporarily take the learning platform offline by end of the day on Thursday, June 30. Until the relaunch, users will not have access to their learning platform accounts.

Any or all courses you have started or completed on the current platform will be preserved, and all reports and tracking of progress and PDH credits earned will be saved. No user information will be lost.

What do I do in the meantime?

You can keep learning by going to the Educate page of the AMCA website to access webinar recordings, white & technical papers, editions AMCA inmotion Magazine, and videos & presentations from previous meetings and educational seminars.

If you need PDH credit before the enhanced site is launched, contact Lisa Cherney, Education Manager, and she will help with that.

How do I get more information?

We will keep you advised of developments, so watch for upcoming announcements and emails. If you have interim questions you can always email Lisa Cherney.

AMCA inmotion Magazine

Published annually, award-winning AMCA inmotion is the only magazine dedicated to air movement and control, keeping building professionals abreast of changes to codes, standards, and regulations; new and emerging technologies and practices; and more.

Contact:

Scott Arnold, Manager of Industry Content/
AMCA inmotion Editor in Chief

Phone: +1 847-704-6335
E-mail: sarnold@amca.org

Current Issue

2022 Edition (published November 2022)

Undeniably COVID-minded in our editorial planning the last two years (see “AMCA COVID-19 Guidance for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans,” 2021 edition, and “UV-C for HVAC Air and Surface Disinfection,” 2020 edition), we at AMCA inmotion are pleased to see the pandemic subside to the point we can return our focus to what, for us, are more traditional, bread-and-butter topics. … [Read more]

Click here for the digital issue and below for individual articles:

FROM THE EDITOR: Back to Basics [Read]
“Q&A With New AMCA Executive Director Kevin Faltin and 2022-2023 AMCA President Mark Bublitz”—AMCA leaders talk impending fan regulations and the association’s new strategic plan. [Read]
“Your Questions About Life-Safety Dampers Answered”—Members of the AMCA Fire and Smoke Damper Subcommittee share their responses to the application, installation, and maintenance questions most commonly put to them by customers. [Read]
“Reducing Climate-Change-Induced Heat Strain and HVAC Performance Loss With Circulating Fans”—With the rate of climate change accelerating and predicted outcomes growing more dire, the authors examine the potential of air-circulating fans to mitigate increased occupant heat strain in heated-and-ventilated-only warehouses and improve the resilience of mechanical systems and maintain occupant thermal comfort in conditioned commercial buildings. [Read]
“Remote Monitoring for Improved Industrial-Fan Maintenance and Performance”—Optimizing the efficiency and extending the life of axial and centrifugal fans while reducing the risk of unplanned downtime and lost productivity with industrial-internet-of-things and edge-computing technologies. [Read]
“Application of AMCA 550-Rated Wind-Driven-Rain-Resistant Louvers”—Protecting buildings and property from water damage with louvers certified to ANSI/AMCA Standard 550, Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. [Read]
“AMCA Europe Update: Invasion of Ukraine Plunges EU Into Energy Crisis”—Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union finds itself in the midst of an unprecedented energy crisis impacting all layers of society. On both the union and member-state levels, steps to transform Europe’s energy infrastructure and system are being considered. [Read]

Awards

2021 Edition of AMCA inmotion
2022 PRNEWS Platinum Awards
• Honorable Mention, External Publication
2022 Trade, Association, Business Publications International (TABPI) Tabbie Awards
• Honorable Mention, Front Cover, Photograph
2022 PRNEWS Nonprofit Awards
• Winner, External Publication or Report
• Honorable Mention, Annual Publication or Brochure

2020 Edition of AMCA inmotion
2021 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
• Honorable Mention, Eddie Award, Single Article, Association/Nonprofit, Professional/Membership Association, for “UV-C for HVAC Air and Surface Disinfection”
2021 International Business Awards (“The Stevies”)
• Gold Winner, Other Publication – Association or Non-Profit
2021 PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards
• Honorable Mention, Annual Publication or Brochure

2019 Edition of AMCA inmotion
2020 PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards
• Honorable Mention, External Publication
2020 PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards
• Winner, Annual Publication or Brochure
2020 American Business Awards (“The Stevies”)
• Bronze Winner, Other Publication – Association or Non-Profit

2018 Edition of AMCA inmotion
2019 PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards
• Honorable Mention, External Publication
2019 PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards
• Winner, Annual Publication or Brochure
• Honorable Mention, External Publication or Report (online or print)

Past Issues

2021 Edition (published November 2021)

In recognition of the potential for transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as an aerosol, government agencies, health institutions, and others in 2020 began issuing guidance for the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment and systems. Seeing an opportunity to improve the guidance related to large-diameter ceiling fans (LDCF), AMCA, in collaboration with Concordia University and teams of experts in health science, building science, and fan engineering, initiated an in-depth study of the impact of LDCF on COVID-19 exposure in a warehouse in the United States. … [Read more]

Click here for the digital issue and below for individual articles:

FROM THE EDITOR: ‘A Significant Contribution to Knowledge’ [Read]
AMCA COVID-19 Guidance for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans [Read]
Introducing Ceiling Fan Energy Index (CFEI) [Read]
Control Dampers in Ventilation Strategies for Data Centers [Read]
Design of Parking-Garage Ventilation for Pollutant and Smoke Control [Read]
Your Questions About Severe-Duty Louvers Answered [Read]
Inside the AMCA Laboratory and Certified Ratings Program [Read]

2020 Edition (published October 2020)

Are HVAC systems “spreaders” of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? That possibility became acute in July 2020 when 239 scientists from 32 countries co-signed an appeal to the medical community and relevant national and international bodies to recognize the potential for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 as an aerosol. … [Read more]

Click here for the digital issue and below for individual articles:

FROM THE EDITOR: Interrupting the Spread of COVID-19 [Read]
UV-C for HVAC Air and Surface Disinfection [Read]
Mitigating System Effect to Optimize Fan Performance and Efficiency [Read]
Field Modifications of Fire, Smoke, and Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers [Read]
Straightening Out Fan Curves [Read]
Specifying High-Temperature Industrial Fans [Read]
AMCA ASIA UPDATE: China’s New Fan-Efficiency Standard: What to Expect [Read]
AMCA MIDDLE EAST UPDATE: COVID-19 Calls Attention to Indoor-Air Quality [Read]

European AMCA Update: The Role of HVAC in EU COVID-19 Recovery [Read]
Trends in HVAC-Equipment Application [Read]

2019 Edition

2019 saw changes to codes and standards of interest to not only AMCA and its members, but anyone interested in energy efficiency and building safety. … [Read more]

Click here for the digital issue and below for individual articles:

FROM THE EDITOR: Spotlighting Code and Standard Changes [Read]
Applying Fan Energy Index in Variable-Air-Volume Systems [Read]
Remote Periodic Testing of Life-Safety Dampers [Read]
Air Curtains: A Proven Energy-Saving Alternative [Read]
Air-Distribution Design for Comfort in High-Performance Air Systems [Read]
Improving Building Resilience With Severe-Duty Louvers [Read]
AMCA MIDDLE EAST UPDATE: Green Building Takes Root in the Desert [Read]
AMCA EUROPE UPDATE: HVAC in the EU Post-Parliamentary Election 2019 [Read]
AMCA ASIA UPDATE: According to Plan: Innovation-Driven Development in China [Read]

Specifying Fans for Industrial Environments [Read]

2018 Edition

In July 2018, AMCA’s board of directors, past AMCA presidents, and senior members of AMCA’s staff met in Jackson, Wyo., to formulate AMCA’s 2018-2021 strategic plan. The pillars of that plan are education and training, advocacy, and certified ratings. … [Read more]

Click here for the digital issue and below for individual articles:

FROM THE EDITOR: The Path Forward: AMCA’s New Strategic Plan [Read]
High-Performance Air Systems for Improved Comfort, Energy Efficiency, IAQ [Read]
Fan Energy Index (FEI) for Energy-Saving Fan Selection [Read]
Specifying and Sizing Louvers to Limit Water Penetration [Read]
Impact of Fire-Sprinkler Trade-offs on Occupant and Building Safety [Read]
AMCA’s Commitment to Education and Training [Read]
AMCA CRP UPDATE: 4,000 Products and Counting: CRP Reaches Milestone [Read]
EUROPEAN AMCA UPDATE: Debate on Ecodesign Fan Requirements: Expect Delay [Read]
ASIA AMCA UPDATE: Air-Distribution Efficiency Metrics in Green Mark Scheme [Read]