January 2020
Chapter Meeting: Building Controls : The Future of Smart Technology
Program Description: Building Controls: The Future of Smart Technology: In today's commercial buildings, controls are required to operate not just equipment but our buildings as a whole. Building automation systems make the operator's life easier through graphical interfaces and allow consolidated control of scheduling and set points. That's nice, but we can do so much more with what we have! What is "Smart" technology with respect to building automation systems? We will discuss how leveraging the existing controls hardware infrastructure…
Find out more »YEA Bowling Event at Malibu Jack’s
Join us for an afternoon of bowling and networking hosted by the Bluegrass ASHRAE Chapter! Food and drinks provided.
Find out more »February 2020
Chapter Meeting: Domestic Hot Water Design and State Boiler Code Updates
Presentation Description: Mark Jordan will be present to update our industry with current boiler codes and the changes occurring for this year and years to come. Mr. Jordan will discuss how the industry is trending and evolving with new technology. Come join us for a Q and A session with the chief boiler inspector of the state of Kentucky. We will also be addressing domestic hot water boiler design and storage tanks if time will allow. Speaker Bio: Mr. Jordan…
Find out more »ASHRAE Grand Prix Go-Kart Racing
Racing includes: 14 Lap Qualifier 14 Lap Main Event (grid start) Proceeds go to ASHRAE Research Promotion Packages: 4 Person Team Sponsor: $300 *Includes 4 racer fess, sponsor recognition on Bluegrass ASHRAE website and on-site recognition on MB2 Raceway. Individual Racer Sign-up: $75 Contact Andrew Jenkins to reserve your spot now! (859-227-9102 or andrew.jenkins@trane.com)
Find out more »March 2020
Chapter Meeting: Building Performance Simulation Part 1 : (Energy Modeling)
Baalaganapathy Manohar will be presenting on Building Energy Modeling and the broader topic of Building Performance Simulation. Some Topics of Discussion would be :- What is Building performance Simulation and more specifically what is Energy Modeling Drivers and Trends in Energy Modeling Simulations Approaches and Techniques + Comparison of different programs Theory behind Energy/Load Modeling Standards and Codes for Energy Modeling Energy Plus Pitfalls in Energy Modeling Energy Modeling and LEED, etc Speaker Bio: Mr.Baalaganapathy Manohar is currently a mechanical…
Find out more »May 2020
ASHRAE Memphis Interactive Seminar: Your Ethics Toolbox: Building a Framework for Ethical Decision-Making With Case Studies
Join us for an interactive ethics seminar where we'll pose ethical questions faced by real engineers, vote, and discuss the possible responses along with what the NSPE Board of Ethical Review had to say about it. Provided your local laws allow small gatherings and appropriate social distancing is possible, consider calling in as a group to allow for smaller group discussion. Register Here Speaker Bio: Mike Bilderbeck Mike is a life-long Memphian. He graduated from Memphis State University with…
Find out more »August 2020
Louisville ASHRAE August Chapter Meeting (Virtual)
We have been invited by the Louisville Chapter to attend their first virtual meeting. Register at this link by 9 am 8/19 http://www.louisvilleashrae.com/default.asp?q_areaprimaryid=3&q_areasecondaryid=0&q_areatertiaryid=0&q_eventid=176 Louisville ASHRAE August Chapter Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Please join us on Wednesday, August 19thth for our first chapter meeting of the 2020-2021 ASHRAE year This chapter meeting will be held virtually Topic: Creating a Building Readiness Plan (Including Viral Preparedness) The session will discuss the practical information in the Building Readiness Guide on the ASHRAE…
Find out more »September 2020
Chapter Meeting: Air Cleaning and Filtration – has the industry learned anything in 2020?
Air Cleaning and Filtration – has the industry learned anything in 2020? Topic: Particulate filters used in HVAC systems have been around since the early 20th century. Fire proception, HVAC system cleanliness, and building cleanliness were the original objectives for filtration systems. Over the ensuing years, awareness of indoor air quality and it’s effect building occupants has become much more widespread, which has led to a better understanding of the needs for air filtration in occupied spaces and the development of…
Find out more »October 2020
Chapter Meeting: Hydronic Balancing
Title: Hydronic Balancing Speaker: Brett Neal, Victaulic Summary: A demonstration of the various types of balance valves on a live hydronic system, complete with an inline pump and control valves. The program will cover the various types of manual balance valves, automatic flow limiters, pressure independent control valves, and differential pressure control valves used in modern systems with a particular focus on the proper application of each type of valve, as well as strategies to deliver more efficient systems for the…
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