THERMAL SYSTEMS Consultants Inc.
What we do:
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General Services
New and replacement system specification writer and reviewer including supplier quote comparisons
Heat exchanger interior corrosion coatings, leak repairs, end of life evaluations, replacement upgrades and alternative technology evaluations
PLC, microprocessor and customer-based site control system logic reviews, program modifications, upgrades and complete replacement evaluations, installation and start-up assistance
Specific and general preventative maintenance PM development and oversite
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) reviewer
Pre-owned (salvage) equipment re-selection for temporary and long-term fixes (to avoid costly rentals)
Refrigerant conversion evaluations
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On Site Services
Unplanned system shutdown troubleshooting including utilizing salvaged refrigeration equipment options
Planned system shutdown focal point with local customer refrigeration contractor
New system commissioning and start-up
Compressor oil analysis evaluations
Refrigerant heat exchanger side fouling analysis due to non-condensables, compressor lubricant and water
System compressor automated oil return system troubleshooting
Customer refrigeration technician training and mentoring
System debottlenecking, reliability evaluations and enhancements
Compressor gas pulsation, damaging harmonics and natural frequency evaluations and rectifications
Operational equipment sound pressure level (SPL) mapping and remediation
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Refrigerant System Types
Chiller skids for one of kind lab bench sizes to 10,000 horsepower complete field erection systems
Single Stage compression
Two (2) Stage (Booster/High Stage) applications
Cascade chillers
Screw, Centrifugal, Scroll and Reciprocating Compressor Applications
Single effect Lithium Bromide (LiBr) Absorption Chillers
System Electrical Experience with NEC and IEC standard classification including Purged and Explosion Proof control panels
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Refrigerant Experience
Familiarity with Multiple Refrigerants
Ammonia (R-717)
Fluorocarbons (including R-12, R-22, R-23, R-134a, R-448A, R-503, R-507, R-410A etc.)
Propylene (R-1270)
Propane (R-290)
And More
About me:
Roger graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan with an associates degree in HVAC Technology in 1981, and from Lawrence Tech in Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Steam Power Plant Design Mechanical Engineering in 1989. Roger’s mechanical experience began well before he enrolled in advanced education. Straight out of high school, he worked for GM for two years building engines on an assembly line. After completing school at Ferris State, he was hired as a refrigeration technician by Dow West Side, a position he held for four years. After deciding to advance his education even further, Roger left his full-time position and took up summers working as a refrigeration technician and computer room HVAC technician for Dow, while attending Lawrence Tech in pursuit of his engineering degree. After graduating in 1989, he accepted a full-time position of HVAC engineer at Dow, where he stayed for two years before becoming a chemical process refrigeration engineer. Roger has participated in numerous projects during his time at Dow, both domestically and internationally. He was with the grass roots and start up of the ZJG China site, the Shanghai Dow Center, and the Sadara site refrigeration start up in Saudi Arabia. Roger has successfully retired after forty years with Dow Chemical as a refrigeration engineer in December 2024. As a independent licensed professional engineer and mechanical contractor, come see how Roger and Thermal Systems Consultants can help you with your refrigeration needs.
In his spare times Roger enjoys the day to day operations (equipment maintenance, repair planning, etc.) of his 238 acre certified organic row crop farm in West Tennessee. All this is followed by the family’s Christian beliefs and one (1) day of rest for the week!!
Your Industrial Refrigeration On-Site and Virtual Engineering Troubleshooter
Let’s chat regarding your project scope, timing, quote, etc.!!
Thermal System Consultants Credentials: Licensed Professional Engineer, Licensed Mechanical Contractor, EPA 602 Technician Type Universal Certification, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Our Clients
Our
Team
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Roger Lamphier PE
President & Lead Engineer
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Yvonne Lamphier
Office Professional
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We're looking for you to be our next client!
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