Chapter Meeting: ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Where have we been, where are we now and where are we going?

Topic

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Where have we been, where are we now and where are we going?  

Explanation of the evolution of Standard 62.1 including what ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019 will look like with the proposed changes to the IAQP and VRP.

• Know that there are major changes proposed in Standard 62.1
• Understand the changes in the Ventilation Rate Procedure
• Understand the new Indoor Air Quality Procedure being proposed

SSPC 62.1 is making major modifications to the standard and is close to publishing the 2019 version. These include a new Natural Ventilation Rate Procedure, a new Indoor Air Quality Procedure and changes to the Ventilation Rate Procedure that will have major impact on the way the standard will be applied.

Bio of Speaker

Brian Hafendorfer, PE | Systems Development Engineer | Trane

Brian began his career with Trane in 2000 spending 8 years as a product engineer focusing on the design and development of air handling systems with a specific focus on air heating and cooling coils.  Since joining the systems and applications engineering team in 2008, Brian’s role has been to develop and support integrated customer solutions for HVAC products & systems, providing a link between the sales, design, and manufacturing organizations.  Filtration and air cleaning, indoor air quality, heating and cooling coils, and variable refrigerant flow have been Brian’s primary interests.  He has authored numerous whitepapers and articles on a variety of topics that have been published around the world.

Brian is a licensed professional engineer and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is an active member of ASHRAE receiving the Distinguished Service Award and the Chapter Service Award for his continued support in moving the industry forward.  Brian has served on multiple ASHRAE committees as subcommittee chair for SSPC 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, past chair of TC 2.9 Ultraviolet Air and Surface Treatment, and as a member of TC 2.3 – Gaseous Air Contaminants and Gas Contaminant Removal Equipment.  Brian also is the current treasurer for Region VII and has served as the advisory panel chair for ISO TC 142 Working Group 2 – UVC technology.