Date / Time April 15th, 2025 5:00pm
Tour Location : University of Calgary, 3550 24 Ave NW.
Dinner Location : Brewhouse 3953 University Ave NW #220, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3
Registration at 5:00 PM
Tour 5:30 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Presentations 7:30 PM
Please arrive at the Heating Plant at 5:00pm and we will divide people into groups of 15 each. This will ensure that all tour attendees will be able to hear each guide. Also it will allow more time for attendees to ask questions, if any.
The address of the Hearing Plant is 3550 24 Ave NW.
You may also use the following link for directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ur3TxTzSwnqhMcZW6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Parking is available at Lot 51. This lot is just east of the Heating Plant, in front of the "Yamnuska Hall" sign. Please note that this is an hourly lot. There are pay stations to purchase a ticket as needed. I anticipate that you won't need more than an hour of parking.
Please see photo below for parking lot location with the Heating Plant in the background.
U of C Capstone:
This year, ASHRAE SAC is proudly sponsoring the University of Calgary's capstone project, where students are modeling improvements to indoor air quality (IAQ) using ASHRAE 241 as a guideline. The project focuses on the engineering lounge at the Schulich School of Engineering, where students have explored various options to enhance IAQ. They will present their findings at the April Dinner meeting, showcasing a physical prototype of the space. This prototype introduces smoke and demonstrates how an ionizer can effectively dissipate it, highlighting the practical applications of their research.
SAIT Capstone:
ASHRAE SAC is proudly sponsoring a capstone project undertaken by SAIT students. This project evaluates the energy savings and improvements to occupant comfort that a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system can provide to an existing building. By comparing these findings with an upgrade of the existing equipment to modern variants, the students aim to highlight the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. Using a real-life building as a case study, the research references ASHRAE 41-2023 to demonstrate how the standard can assist engineers, contractors, and building operators in optimizing HVAC systems. This research offers valuable insights into the energy efficiency and comfort enhancements achievable with VRF systems.
RP / PRIZE SPONSOR: HVAC SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS