Meeting Presentation Topic

The February ASHRAE meeting will be presented by Howard Alderson, P.E. Mr. Alderson's presentation will cover the following:

1.1 Geothermal Heat Pump Concept • Earth Temperature • Fundamentals of Heat Pump Systems

1.2 Understanding Geothermal Systems • Closed loop systems • Horizontal / Vertical / Directional • Pond/Lake • Hybrid Systems • Open loop systems • Well Systems • Standing Column Wells

1.3 Designing Geothermal Systems • Siting the system • Making heat loss calculations • Sizing the unit • Sizing the loop

1.4 Choosing System Components • Water-to-Air systems • Water-to-Water systems • Domestic hot water options • Pumps; Heat Exchangers; Expansion Tanks

1.5 Hybrid Systems • Economics & Controls

1.6 Case Study #1 • New Kensington High School; LEED™ Platinum Project

Howard Alderson, P.E. Bio

Mr. Alderson is the Principal of Alderson Engineering, Inc. of Southampton, Pennsylvania. He is frequently a guest speaker at various conferences, with expertise in the area of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. His previous projects range from Geothermal Projects to Healthcare Facilities, Office Buildings, Industrial Projects, Retail Projects, Hotels and Motels to Residential Projects. He was previously on the Board of Directors of and served as the National Director of the Consulting Engineering Council (CEC) of Pennsylvania after having served as President of the organization

Tickets

$40.00 Non-Member

$40.00 Society Member

$30.00 Chapter Member

$25.00 YEA Member

$10.00 Student Member

$0.00 Life Member