Events

Topic: Energy Efficient Solutions for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Summary: Restaurants are among the buildings with the highest energy intensity in commercial sector. They contribute over 500 trillion Btu to the U.S. annual energy consumption. This presentation will give practical recommendations how to reduce energy consumption of a foodservice facility by up to 50% and improve… Read More »February 2022 Chapter Meeting: Energy Efficient Solutions for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

Topic: Polypropylene PP-R and PP-RCT Pressure Pipe for Commercial Water Applications Speaker will offer a comparative review of Polypropylene PP-R and PP-RCT pressure pipe and fitting solutions vs. traditional copper, steel and iron pipe system designs. System layout and multiple joining methods will be discussed as well as current standard and approval compliance. Speaker Bio: … Read More »March 2022 Chapter Meeting – Polypropylene PP-R and PP-RCT Pressure Pipe for Commercial Water Applications

Topic: Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers What do mechanical engineers need to know about electrical systems? This presentation will cover electrical consideration when selecting mechanical equipment, IDF vs MDF rooms, basic electrical formulas for power distribution and much more.   Presenter: Isaac Fedyniak PE  Isaac is an Electrical engineer based in Lexington, KY. He currently… Read More »April 2022 Chapter Meeting: Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers

Join us on April 22nd from 12:00 - 5:30 PM at the Keeneland grounds for a tailgate hosted by Student Activities and YEA! This event is open to all members at no cost. Come join us for food, drinks, cornhole, horse racing, and fun! Please RSVP below     Special thank you to Corken Applied… Read More »Bluegrass ASHRAE Keeneland Tailgate

Topic: Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers What do mechanical engineers need to know about electrical systems? This presentation will cover electrical consideration when selecting mechanical equipment, IDF vs MDF rooms, basic electrical formulas for power distribution and much more.   Presenter: Isaac Fedyniak PE  Isaac is an Electrical engineer based in Lexington, KY. He currently… Read More »May 2022 Chapter Meeting: Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers

Topic: Structural Engineering for Mechanical Engineers in HVAC What do mechanical engineers in HVAC need to know about structural design? This presentation will cover structural effects and considerations when designing mechanical systems and much more. Presenter: Jordan M. Yeiser, PE  Jordan M. Yeiser PE is the owner of Yeiser Structural Engineering, a structural engineering firm… Read More »September 2022 Chapter Meeting: Structural Engineering for Mechanical Engineers in HVAC

Topic: Modern and Future of Refrigerants This program will cover the future of refrigerants. Refrigerants will change in the United States due to legislation regarding Global Warming concerns. We will cover some history, the current situation, and the eventual phase-down of today's popular refrigerants. Presenter: Ben Schlinsog - Regional Equipment Sales Manager, Daikin Applied Over… Read More »October 2022 Chapter Meeting: Modern and Future of Refrigerants

Topic: The Science Behind Climate Change and Decarbonization This lecture will give the basic scientific information gathered from international bodies related to the causes and effects of climate change. Information will be presented related to the impact of climate change; overall sources of CO2eq; the goals of decarbonization from the building sector; and an introduction… Read More »November 2022 Chapter Meeting: Climate Change and Decarbonization