Tuesday, January 26, 2016: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
International Design
Chair:
Frank Mills, Low Carbon Design Consultants
Sponsor: Cold Climate Design MTG
The ASHRAE Cold Climate Building Design Guide is being rolled out in Orlando and the speakers provide an overview of the guide, as well as best building practices. The guide was developed by an international group of ASHRAE members.
1.00 Best Practices of Utilities in Building Design for Cold Climate Applications
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Erich Binder, Erich Binder Consulting Limited |
When designing the utilities for buildings in cold climate applications, there are important considerations that need to be taken in order to ensure the systems equipment operates efficiently and safely. Issues such as reliability, redundancy, freeze protection, adequate fuel storage, and back up heating systems are just some of the possibilities if a designer is unaware of the concerns. With the experience and knowledge of others described within the cold climate design guide, designers can learn the various strategies used to safeguard equipment against cold climate conditions and allow the equipment to work seamlessly.
2.00 Best Practices HVAC Equipment Design Cold Climate Applications
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David Lima, Aqua Air Systems Ltd |
HVAC equipment design varies around the world relative to the environment the equipment is located in. When designing HVAC equipment in cold climate applications, there are important considerations that need to be taken in order to ensure the equipment operates correctly and safely. Issues such as frozen coils and frosting heat wheels are just a couple of possibilities if a designer is unaware of the concerns. With the experience and knowledge of others described within the cold climate design guide, designers can learn the various strategies used to safeguard equipment against cold climate conditions and allow equipment to work seamlessly.
3.00 Best Practices HVAC Controls for Cold Climate Applications
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Cheryl McGinn, P.Eng., Convergint Technologies |
Building Control systems ensure that HVAC systems operate in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining the required building environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, pressure and ventilation. Each Building control system is custom designed to meet the unique requirements of the building. When designing a control system for a cold climate it is important to consider the effects of the cold on the building, the building occupants and the HVAC equipment and to incorporate appropriate cold climate control strategies in the control system design. Common cold climate design strategies are presented and best practices and lessons learned are discussed.
4.00 Best Practices HVAC Design for Cold Climates
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Craig D. Fredeen, P.E., PDC Inc. Engineers |
This presentation will highlight fascinating design challenges unique to the arctic environment as well as provide practical, field proven HVAC system design solutions. Applications include designing for high winds, drifting snow, and extreme cold temperatures. Though originally designed for cold climates, attendees may find the presented solutions applicable for extreme conditions in other climates as well.