Research Promotion Meeting, Monday, November 14, 2022, 10:30 – 1pm
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TECHNICAL SESSION Radiant Heating and Cooling Control Strategies
MAIN SESSION Embedded Tube Radiant Systems to Maximize Energy Efficiency
WHERE: In Person & Virtual Attendance, Spazio’s Westport 2031 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. Signing up for the “in-person” option and not showing or cancelling after the prior Thursday will result in a $25 fee
FEE $0 for ASHRAE St. Louis Members, Past Presidents, and full time students; $25 for Non-members
SPEAKER Devin Abellon, P.E.Business Development Manager for Engineering Services at Uponor North America, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer
BIO: Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Business Development Manager for Engineering Services at Uponor North America. He has over 25 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He is an active member of both ASPE and ASHRAE, and serves on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as the Region X DRC, Handbook Subcommittee Chair for ASHRAE TC 6.5 and as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer.
Radiant Heating and Cooling Control Strategies
Now more than ever, facility owners and local jurisdictions are demanding more energy-efficient, cost-effective building solutions. Engineers continue to look beyond traditional HVAC solutions to provide the energy efficiency needed to maximize efficiency while maintaining optimum occupant comfort and safety. A system that continues to gain momentum in North America is in-slab radiant heating and cooling. A radiant design strategy embodies the integration of architectural design and HVAC systems design with overall energy efficiency and comfort in mind. Because of the way an active slab reacts to water temperatures and changing conditions, typical air-based control strategies cannot be used. This seminar will explore different approaches to radiant system controls which maximize the effectiveness of the system while ensuring that surface overheating or condensation does not occur. The session will cover:
• Radiant system fundamentals
• Zoning strategies
• Water temperature control options
• Sensors: where do you need them and how do you use them?
• Integrating the radiant system with the other HVAC system components
• Avoiding common controls mistakes
Embedded Tube Radiant Systems to Maximize Energy Efficiency
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As more and more jurisdictions and building owners are requiring higher levels of LEED certification for their projects, design teams are looking beyond traditional HVAC solutions to provide the energy efficiency needed to maximize LEED points while maintaining occupant comfort and safety. In-slab radiant heating systems have enjoyed popularity both here in the United States and abroad for years. Now, with the availability of improved control systems and better understanding within the design and construction community, the same concept can be applied to radiant cooling as an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution. This program will cover the following topics:
- Radiant Cooling Heat Transfer Fundamentals
- Radiant Cooling Performance/Capacity
- Typical Construction Methods
- Case Studies
Attendees will gain an understanding of how in-slab radiant cooling systems can be used as part of an energy-efficient design solution to maximize Energy and Atmosphere credits for LEED certification, and see examples of how this has been accomplished on projects both here in the United States and abroad.
