About the RTTC
Reference the How to find the RTTC page for map, directions, address and telephone number.
Our Staff and Contributors
The RTTC staff is made up of thoroughly qualified professionals in refrigeration and air-conditioning engineering and laboratory operation.
Ramin Faramarzi, PE
RTTC Manager
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
Ramin.Faramarzi@sce.com
Ramin Faramarzi is the manager of the RTTC and has been with SCE since 1991. He has extensive experience in design, simulation, and implementation of energy-efficient technologies and systems in various building types. He is a registered mechanical engineer in the state of California, and holds a B.S. and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Bruce A. Coburn, CEM
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
Bruce.Coburn@sce.com
Bruce A. Coburn is a senior technical specialist at SCE's RTTC. He has worked in the electric utility industry for over three decades, with half of that experience dedicated specifically to energy management. He holds the following certifications: Certified Energy Manager, Advanced LabView (computer based data acquisition and computer process control), Datalogging and Supervisory Control, Green Lights (from University of Illinios), and Computer Process Control Training at CPC Inc. He also holds a Radio Amateur license (WB6FER).
Rafik Sarhadian, PE
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
Rafik.Sarhadian@sce.com
Rafik Sarhadian is the lead mechanical engineer at SCE's RTTC, responsible for performing engineering and refrigeration analysis at the facility. Rafik is also extensively involved in computer simulation of energy systems in buildings. He is a registered mechanical engineer in the state of California and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Rafik is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
John Lutton
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
John.Lutton@sce.com
John Lutton is an engineering specialist dedicated to the mechanical, electronic, and data acquisition and programming aspects of the RTTC's projects. He has extensive international experience in designing and integrating highly specialized technical equipment for unique applications into buildings and public venues. He holds a B.S. degree in Physics and a minor in Computer Science from California Sate Polytechnic University in Pomona. He also has an academic background in the field of Electronics & Computer Engineering.
Scott Mitchell
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
Scott.Mitchell@sce.com
Scott Mitchell received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. His academic emphasis is on thermal science. At the RTTC, Scott performs refrigeration analysis modeling and equipment instrumentation. He studies the operating characteristics of refrigerated display cases, air conditioning units and refrigerated vending machines. Mr. Mitchell is highly conversant with numerous software programs. Scott is an Engineer in Training and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Devin Rauss
6060 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite P
Irwindale, Calif. 91702
Devin.Rauss@sce.com
Devin Rauss received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan with an emphasis on thermal science. At the RTTC, Devin is engaged in energy efficiency projects on various HVAC and commercial refrigeration technologies. Devin is an Engineer in Training and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Contributors
Gregg D. Ander, FAIA
6042 N. Irwindale Ave. Suite B
Irwindale, CA 91702
Gregg.Ander@sce.com
Gregg Ander is the Chief Architect for the Customer Service Business Unit of Southern California Edison. He is the manager of SCE's Design and Engineering Services, of which the RTTC is an integral part. He is the author of over 65 technical and design related articles and was the executive producer of four "Environmental Showcase" television programs for NBC. He recently received the Corporate Architect Award from the California Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Henry Lau, Ph.D, PE
6042 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite B
Irwindale, CA 91702
Henry.Lau@sce.com
Dr. Lau has worked on demand-side management programs since joining SCE in 1992. He acts as a member of the RTTC's technical advisory team and provides technical consulting to the core team. His work has included helping SCE customers apply the latest energy technologies in building energy systems. Dr. Lau received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University in 1973. He is a licensed professional engineer in California. Before joining SCE, Dr. Lau was in private practice and, as a consultant, worked with the California Energy Commission in the development of the state's Title 24 Building Energy Standards.
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