Date / Time April 15th, 2025 5:00pm

Location: 3550 - 24 Avenue NW

Registration at 5:00 PM  

• Tour 5-6:00 PM

• Dinner 6-7:00 PM

• Presentation 7-8:00 PM

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.