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Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher

February 29, 2016

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.

Upcoming ASHRAE online courses to tackle VRF technology

February 25, 2016

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A new course, “Variable Refrigerant Flow System Design & Application,” is one of 11 offerings in ASHRAE’s Spring Online Course series.

The 2016 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, welcomed 60,926 registered attendees.

HVACR Shines Brightly in Orlando

Manufacturers showcase new products at 2016 AHR Expo

February 22, 2016

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Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.

ASHRAE Recognizes Members at Winter Conference

54 individuals receive awards for contributions to HVACR industry

February 22, 2016

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ASHRAE recognized 54 individuals for their contributions to ASHRAE and the HVACR industry at its 2016 Winter Conference, held Jan. 23-27 in Orlando, Florida.

Aprilaire’s zone damper powers closed, allowing conditioned air to continue to flow if the mechanical motor reaches the end of its service life.

Zoning Gets Smarter, More Accessible at 2016 AHR Expo

Bypass damper legislation and ease of access are hot-button topics

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February 22, 2016

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At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.

New User’s Manual for Green Building Standard 189.1 Available

Manual intended to help engineers, architects, and contractors understand and comply with the standard

February 11, 2016

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ASHRAE has announced a newly published user’s manual that clarifies the intent and implementation of the ASHRAE/USGBC/IES green building standard by explaining its requirements and providing example applications.

New ASHRAE Application Automates Compliance Calculations for Standard 90.1-2010

Users can input project parameters and then calculate projected performance and compliance

February 10, 2016

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ASHRAE has announced a new web application that automates the calculations needed to show a building project’s compliance with Standard 90.1-2010. The 90.1 ECB web application is a tool for modeling compliance using the Energy Cost Budget (ECB) method in the standard.

ASHRAE Winter Conference, AHR Expo boast high attendance numbers

February 9, 2016

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High attendance was reported for the recent ASHRAE Winter Conference and the AHR Expo in Orlando.

Guidance on New Compliance Path for Standard 90.1 Now Available

Document gives users immediate access to selected addenda to be published in the 2016 version of the standard

February 3, 2016

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A newly published document from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) gives users of their energy efficiency standard access to an optional third path for compliance, providing more flexibility for the industry.