ASHRAE April Meeting

Wednesday, April 15^th, 2015

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

HESS Building

5430 Westheimer Road

Houston, TX 77056

http://www.hessclub.com/

Topic: Distributive Pumping

Come join us for lunch and hear a Presentation given by Ken Luther with Grundfos. 

Costs:

Members: $25

Non-members: $35

Consulting Engineers Express Members: Free

Regular Express Members: Free

Format:

11:00-11:20 a.m. – Networking and Sign In and Start Lunch Line

11:20-11:30 a.m. – Start Lunch

11:30 a.m. – Start Meeting

11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – Roll Call, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Message from

President, Officers Reports, General Announcements*

12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Program/Presentation

12:50- 1:00 p.m. – Q&A

1:00 p.m. – conclude

Distributive Pumping Presentation Abstract

Distributive pumping can offer designers several advantages over traditional Primary-Secondary systems by allowing the application of smaller pumps and horsepower’s, resulting in a lower capital investment and energy consumption. The design and application of this approach however has important aspects that need to be considered and evaluated.

In this session, we will address how to:
- Identify distributive piped hydronic water systems.
- Understand the concept of shared pipe.
- Create a Primary-Secondary equivalent.
- Identify distributive piped applications.
- Understand the benefits and cautions associated with distributive piped systems.

Kenneth Luther

Ken Luther is a Civil Engineer with a career spanning 45 years in fluid control.  His professional credentials include consulting, sales, product management, sales and marketing management, and strategic business management.  He has experience in pumps, piping, valves, controls and their integration into systems.  This knowledge gives him a unique background that leads to forensic solutions of systems and the development of a variety of technical training documents.  A 6-year ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, Ken continues to conduct seminars and conferences worldwide.  Additional commitments to ASHRAE include Technical Committee Chairmanships; voting membership on SSPC 90.1: Energy Efficiency of Large Buildings; and currently a voting member of Technical Activities Committee (TAC) overseeing Multidisciplinary Task Groups.