The program will start with the basics of large chiller plant applications and discuss why a series plant may be applicable and the benefits (and drawbacks) of the design configuration.  A recent case study will also be presented for discussion.

ROBERT P. FINNEGAN, PE
Principal / Owner
Mr. Finnegan has over 38 years experience providing engineering for Hotel Casino Resorts in Las
Vegas, Nevada. His duties include involvement in the conceptual stage of a project, energy
analysis life cycle costing, supervision of Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling and Code
interpretation issues. He also is involved as the responsible charge of FEA’s Team Engineering
approach.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Mechanical Engineering
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Mr. Finnegan’s projects include: Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas, NV; Green Valley Ranch,
Henderson, NV; Luxor Hotel Casino, MGM Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Silver
Legacy Hotel in Reno, Nevada; Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX; Wind Creek Casino, Atmore, AL;
Barona Valley Resort, Lakeside, CA; Harrah’s Rincon, Valley Center, CA; Sycuan Resort, El Cajon,
CA; Valley View Resort, Valley Center, CA; Bill’s Gamblin Hall, Las Vegas, NV; Harrah’s
Metropolis, Metropolis, IL; Harrah’s Joliet, Joliet, IL; Harrah’s East Chicago, E. Chicago, IL; Grand
Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi; Marriott Hotel, Aruba; Caesars Manila, Philippines; Clark Field
Resort, Philippines; and Ho Tram Resort, Viet Nam.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & AFFILIATIONS
? Registered as a Professional Engineer in fourteen (14) States
? Member of the Clark County Building Department Combined Board of Appeals (appointed
member since 1990)
? Member American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) 35 years.
? ASHRAE Southern Nevada Young Engineer of the year 1988- 89
? ASHRAE Southern Nevada Chapter President
? Member NFPA
? Member American Consulting Engineers Council
? Certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
? Member U.S. Green Building Council
? Member Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat member