To begin, please choose the program type that you would like to submit a program proposal to.
Forum (1 moderator - 60 min, no presentations)
Seminar (1-2 presentations - 60 minutes in length; 3-4 presentations - 90 minutes in length)
Paper-related program types. For use only by Session Chairs who are organizing these sessions with approved papers.
Technical Paper Session (only for reviewed and approved technical papers)
Conference Paper Session (only for reviewed and approved conference papers)
NOTE: All Seminar, Technical Paper and Conference Paper Sessions require Learning Objectives and Questions and Answers be included with the program submission. In addition to providing a more complete submission, the information will be used to request additional continuing education credits for the session if it is scheduled. (requirements)
Program Tracks are as follows:
Track Chair: Larry Sun
Email: lsun@tkscengineering.com
Description
Codes and standards are an integral part of the design and construction process. They have a lasting effect on our daily practice and cannot be avoided. ASHRAE has developed and promoted many voluntary standards related to energy conservation, IAQ, ventilation rate requirements, changes in refrigerants, humidity control, and many others. Content from many of these standards has made its way into the building codes.
From the manner in which codes and standards are created, adopted and enforced to how they are addressed in design documentation and construction; all aspects will be considered. Of particular interest will be varying perspectives from code authoring groups, standards committees, governmental/enforcement agencies, design professionals, contractors and building owners.
Track Chair: Julia Keen
Email: jkeen@ksu.edu
Description
The integrated design process is a collaborative building design approach focused on optimum building performance and cost effectiveness. A multi-disciplinary team works together from pre-design phase post-occupancy. This holistic approach means systems are considered interdependent and independent decision making is minimized. This design method is often considered critical to sustainable design.
This track may include but is not restricted to:
- Benefits and obstacles to integrated design
- Case studies of buildings implementing integrated design process
- Comparison of integrated design to conventional delivery methods
- Impact to the construction industry
- Implementing integrated design and the need for change
- Taking integrated design to the next level: contractor and equipment supplier participation
Track Chair: Charlie Henck
Email: chenck@wrallp.com
Description
The commercial and industrial building industry, like every other commercial industry, is looking to reduce operating costs while maintaining occupant comfort. Energy management has become critical to achieving this goal. Advances in technology and well planned designs can yield substantial decreases in energy consumption. This track explores strategies for achieving low energy buildings with preference to highlight hospitality facilities. Case studies and leading edge ideas are encouraged. Areas that could be explored include cost implications, constructability, maintainability, liability, equipment manufacturer’s roles, ASHRAE Standards’ role, contractors’ contributions, and lessons learned.
Track Chair: Eckhard Groll
Email: groll@purdue.edu
Description
This track addresses the latest developments in refrigeration. Topics might include advanced materials, charge reduction methods, system components, cycle configurations, and energy efficiency. Submissions that address low GWP and no-ODP refrigerants, such as hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, ammonia and R-1234yf, are encouraged.
Track Chair: Dunstan Macauley
Email: DMacauley@encongroup.com
Description
Industry in the U.S. is shrinking and what remains must become more efficient. While the U.S. and some other countries have or are moving away from industry as the driving financial force in their economies, some other parts of the world are drastically increasing their industrial base. High energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions either do or will dictate significant emphasis on efficiency and sustainability while guaranteeing critical issues such as life safety. This track addresses how we currently design for industrial systems and applications including, but not limited to, industrial facilities, mine and tunnel HVAC&R, etc., and how this has changed with rising energy costs. How do the developed versus developing markets’ approaches differ?
Track Chair: Rob Risley
Email: rrisley@fpl.com
Description
The trend in new building design is gradually moving toward Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB). This implies a building that places no burden on the utility grid. Is this a sustainable movement, or a passing fad? This track explores the current approaches to net-zero energy, the true cost of net zero energy, ongoing maintenance concerns, and what this means for the future the built environment and the utility infrastructure.
Track Chair: Keith Newcomer
Email: Keith.newcomer@piedmontng.com
Description
This track covers programs that highlight HVAC systems and equipment. Submissions that do not fit other specific program tracks for the meeting should be submitted under Tracks 7 and 9. Special consideration will be given to programs that align with the conference theme, “Zero Energy Design” or topics related to reducing energy consumption sustainably.
Track Chair: Al Veeck
Email: mvainc1@aol.com
Description
The Professional Skills track has emphasis on what you say, what you do and how you do it. The Professional Skills track is designed to help professional engineers and others to develop in the areas of business acumen, understanding the areas of accounting, finance and customer service, human resources, contract and collections, presentation and communication skills and legal issues. In short, the Professional Skills Track can cover all aspects of business management and business ownership that do not involve the actual engineering of projects and systems.
Track Chair: William Dietrich
Email: bdietrich@baltimoreaircoil.com
Description
This will cover programs that highlight HVAC fundamentals and applications. Submissions that do not fit other specific program tracks for the meeting should be submitted under Tracks 7 and 9. Special consideration will be given to programs that align with the conference theme, "Zero Energy Design" or topics related to reducing energy consumption sustainably.
Before beginning your submission, it may be a good idea to gather all the information that you will be required to submit.
There are five steps to the submission process:
- Session Description: Enter the title of the session. Also please provide a 100 word abstract. Please complete the rest of information, including TC sponsors (if any), estimate of the size of audience, etc.
- People: Provide your name and contact information as the session organizer.
Enter presenters by choosing the "Presenter" checkbox. You will need to enter the presentation title as well. Once a presenter has been entered, you will see the presentation title and presenter's name listed on the "People" step. Click on the icon in the Abstract text column to enter the abstract. Click on the author's name to add co-presenters and speaker bios. - Objectives: Please include six Learning Objectives for the entire session. The Learning Objectives should complete the statement, "After attending this session, the attendees will be able to..." All six Learning Objectives need to be addressed by the speakers. The Learning Objectives should use measurable verbs such as "Explain," "Describe," "Distinguish," "Design," "Apply," etc., such as the example below:
- Define Smart Grid functions, objectives and architecture
- Describe how the Smart Grid affects building operations
- Provide an overview of Smart Grid projects in North America
- Describe the federal policies and regulations promoting the Smart Grid
- Explain how building operators can obtain access to their energy use and usage profile information
- Describe how to use electricity use/profile information to reduce energy costs through features such as alerts, billing histories, graphs, usage histories for budgeting
- Method of Assessment: Please include 10 questions and answers for the entire session based on the Learning Objectives and what will be covered within the speakers’ presentations.
- Confirmation: When you are happy with your submission, click the "Conclude Submission" button. Note that you will still be able to make changes to your abstract up until the submission deadline.
If you have already entered the titles of the presentations but not the text of the abstracts, you can do so by clicking on the presentation title from the "People" step.
If you have not entered the titles of the presentation and the presenters' names, invite your presenters to submit their abstracts to the selected Section and to select your session as their topic selection.