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ASHRAE Annual Conference to Focus on High Efficiency,
Energy Conservation and Facts vs. Simulation

ATLANTA-Guidance on how to improve building systems from moisture issues to ventilation including high efficiency HVAC&R systems and ventilation systems, is an important focus of the technical program at ASHRAEs 2010 Annual Conference, June 26-30 in Albuquerque, N.M.

The program is strong in presentations that are market-based, addressing existing technology, systems and equipment, giving attendees more practical, hands-on knowledge that they can use daily in their professions, Kirk Mescher, conference program chair, said. The conference presents more paper-related sessions, a result of integrating a shorter, conference paper into the program.

The technical program starts Sunday, June 27, at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The program features 10 technical paper sessions (with 29 papers presented), 16 conference paper sessions (40 papers presented), 61 seminars, 10 forums and one technical plenary session for a total of 98 sessions and 69 meeting papers. For a complete listing of the technical program, visit www.ashrae.org/newmexico.

The program is divided into seven tracks. The tracks with the most number of programs are: High Efficiency HVAC&R Systems, Energy Facts vs. Simulation, Living with HVAC&R Systems, Energy Conservation vs. New Generation and Ventilation Systems.

Sessions of interest in these tracks include: Standard 90.1-2010, A First Look, a two-part seminar that presents information on the development and content of the upcoming 2010 version of 90.1; Energy Efficient Operation and Design of Data Centers, addressing efficiency improvement options in data centers and the resultant operating cost associated with these improvements; Energy Efficiency Retrofit Measures for Government Buildings, focused on energy efficient retrofits of existing buildings; HVAC System Noise Control for Classrooms, summarizing guidelines/requirements related to noise control in schools; and Building Energy Simulation 101, covering the basics of simulation programs and selecting the appropriate type.

Conference registrants will also be able to experience the technical program through the Virtual Conference, providing the most complete access to the state-of-the-art concepts and latest design techniques. Participants of the Virtual Conference can view and listen to programs on their own schedule, post comments and view presenters responses. Access to the Virtual Conference is included with paid conference registration or can be purchased separately. Advance conference registration is $515 (ASHRAE member) and $680 (non-member) by May 31. Virtual Conference registration is $299 (ASHRAE member) and $464 (non-member). To register or for more information, go to www.ashrae.org/newmexico.

For Release: April 7,2010 Contact: Amanda Dean/ Public Relations 678-539-1216 / Adean@ashrae.org

Papers Focused on Net-Zero-Energy Sought for ASHRAE 2011 Winter Conference

ATLANTA - Papers addressing the industry's efforts to achieve zero-energy design are being sought for ASHRAE's 2011 Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The deadline for paper submissions is April 16. For complete information on the submittal requirements, visit www.ashrae.org/lasvegas.

The 2011 Winter Conference takes place Jan. 29-Feb. 2, along with the ASHRAE co-sponsored AHR Expo, held Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The technical program focuses on efficient use of energy, different design approaches and other topics related to refrigeration, standards and codes, and HVAC systems, equipment, applications and fundamentals.

Topics covered include codes and standards in the HVAC&R industry, integrated design, low-energy design, refrigeration update, industrial HVAC&R, net-zero energy, HVAC systems and equipment and HVAC fundamentals and applications. Full-length technical papers or conference paper abstracts (400 words or less) should be submitted by April 16.

For more information about the two types of papers and to submit a full-length technical paper or conference paper abstract, go to the ASHRAE Las Vegas Conference Web site: www.ashrae.org/lasvegas.

The conference is expected to attract some 2500 attendees from 60 countries. The technical program takes place Sunday, Jan. 30- Wednesday, Feb. 2, and includes paper presentations as well as non-paper presentations. Approved papers are published in ASHRAE Transactions.

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Sen. Feinstein Highlights ASHRAE in Congressional Record Remarks

ATLANTA-The U.S. Senate passed legislation that could make air travel a little less stressful and much more healthy by calling for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a study of air quality in the cabins of U.S. airliners.

The measure to protect the flying public from harmful toxins in cabin air planes was put forth by Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-Calif.) and approved by the Senate on March 22.

In her address to the Senate, Feinstein supported her argument for further study of the quality and safety of cabin air with a 2009 letter from ASHRAE Presidential Member William Harrison, in which he called on the FAA to "investigate and determine the requirements for bleed air contaminant monitoring and solutions to prevent bleed air contamination."

"I agree with the ASHRAE recommendation that we need to study this problem and take steps to protect public health and safety," Feinstein said, in presenting the measure as an amendment to the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improve Act. "I offer this amendment in order to implement ASHRAE's very sound recommendations, and I encourage my colleagues to support it."

In the letter, Harrison urged the FAA to consider adopting ASHRAE Standard 161-2007, Air Quality Within Commercial Aircraft, which covers issues such as temperature, cabin pressure, air contaminants and ventilation rates. The standard also addresses chemical, physical and biological contaminants that could affect air quality as well. Methods of testing are provided for ensuring compliance with the standard's requirements.

Harrison's letter was submitted to be included in the Congressional record.

"The Senate legislation is a move in the right direction for aircraft passenger safety and comfort," Doug Read, program director of government affairs for ASHRAE, said. "The Society works hard to ensure federal legislation captures the important work and expertise of ASHRAE in all aspects, and utilizes this expertise to advance and protect the needs of the general public. Standard 161 is an example of ASHRAE's expertise in other areas and provides yet another avenue towards this goal."

As an amendment to the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, the measure will "ensure that the FAA has the information it needs to protect the public from harmful toxins in ventilation systems on commercial aircraft."

"ASHRAE is pleased to hear of this amendment, we have long urged for this issue to be addressed by the FAA" ASHRAE President Gordon Holness said. "Raising awareness to the necessity of high standards for indoor air quality, whether in a building or an airplane, helps to further the Society's mission of serving humanity through advancing HVAC&R technology."

"ASHRAE will continue to reach out to FAA and offer Standard 161 as guidance as it begins its investigations in cabin air quality, with the hope that this results in stronger regulations to control indoor air quality in aircraft cabins" he said.

The measure now must be considered by both chambers for inclusion in the final bill to reauthorize the FAA. Created in 1958 under the Federal Aviation Act, the FAA is responsible for the safety of civil aviation and is a part of the Department of Transportation. Its major roles include regulating civil aviation; encouraging and developing civil aeronautics; developing and operating a system of air traffic control; and regulating U.S. commercial space transportation, to name just a few.

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