October Chapter Meeting: Embedded Tube Radiant Systems to Maximize Energy Efficiency


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As more and more jurisdictions and building owners are requiring higher levels of LEED certification for their projects, design teams are looking beyond traditional HVAC solutions to provide the energy efficiency needed to maximize LEED points while maintaining occupant comfort and safety.  In-slab radiant heating systems have enjoyed popularity both here in the United States and abroad for years.  Now, with the availability of improved control systems and better understanding within the design and construction community, the same concept can be applied to radiant cooling as an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution.  This program will cover the following topics:

  • Radiant Cooling Heat Transfer Fundamentals
  • Radiant Cooling Performance/Capacity
  • Typical Construction Methods
  • Case Studies

Attendees will gain an understanding of how in-slab radiant cooling systems can be used as part of an energy-efficient design solution to maximize Energy and Atmosphere credits for LEED certification, and see examples of how this has been accomplished on projects both here in the United States and abroad.

Speaker: Devin Abellon, PE, Business Development Manager for Engineering Services at Uponor North America
 
Devin has over 28 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He is an active member of both ASPE and ASHRAE, and serves on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as the Region X DRC, and as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer.