January 2010 Meeting
Topic
The Future of Refrigerants: Where Do We Go From Here?
Refrigerant is the most essential thermodynamic component of cooling systems. It is important to understand the intricacies of refrigerants and making the right choice for the environment. Consulting engineers, architects, system operators and building owners are responsible for understanding refrigerant technology and how it relates to system efficiency, refrigerant availability, lifecycle cost and maintenance.
We will cover the following topics:
- • Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) vs. Global Warming Potential (GWP). Understanding the complex inter-relationship and striking the right balance between ODP and GWP.
- • Chemistry, toxicity and theoretical efficiencies of various refrigerants.
- • Understanding the Montreal Protocol HCFC phase-out timetable and the future availability of R-123 and R-22 refrigerants for your system.
- • Understanding the Kyoto Protocol, and how the issue of global climate change will impact the HVAC industry.
- • The economics of refrigerant choice - balancing capital against lifetime energy cost.
- • Refrigerants for the future; what are the choices?
Speaker
Mike Thompson, Director of Environmental Affairs, Trane Commercial Systems
Mike Thompson is director of environmental affairs for Trane Commercial Systems (TCS) and has worked for Trane in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry for 18 years.
In this role, Mike is responsible for developing and communicating Trane’s environmental message to the industry, and working with Trane’s sales distribution organization globally to educate customers on the importance of environmental issues when selecting an HVAC system. He’s held numerous positions with Trane including Field Sales and Global Marketing manager for Trane’s large tonnage chillers.
Mike is an active member in a wide range of HVAC industry organizations including ASHRAE, and the International District Energy Association, and the Green Building Initiative (GBI).
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in mechanical engineering.
Date
January 13, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time
11:00 AM Check-in, 11:30 AM LUNCH, 12:30 PM Presentation
Location
| Three Flames Restaurant 1547 Meridian Ave San Jose, CA 95125 Ph: 408-269-3133 www.3flamesrestaurant.com |
Cost
$40 with Reservation by Friday 1/8/10, $50 for after 1/8/10 or Walk-ins.
RSVP
Joe Chin, Western Allied Mechanical
Ph: 650-326-0750
Email: jchin (at) westernallied.com
Please specify your meal preference (Beef, Chicken, Fish, or Vegetarian) in your RSVP.
Cancellations
Must be made by the Friday prior the meeting. Otherwise you will be invoiced. San Jose ASHRAE will be committed to a minimum number of attendees and will incur costs for cancellations after this date. All no-shows and cancellations after January 8 will be invoiced for the cost of the event. Please note that we accept cash or check only. Please make checks payable to San Jose ASHRAE.
Wine Sponsor
Please contact Joe Chin if interested.
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