Best ASHRAE Journal Podcasts (2025)

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55. The Science of Certification 50:00

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Join host Badri Patel along with guests Fernando Dutra Del Castillo, Kimberly Pierson and Patricia Young as they discuss the process behind ASHRAE certifications and the value of these certifications in advancing careers and setting industry standards in the HVAC industry.By ASHRAE Journal

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54. Pathways to Zero Energy Buildings 35:37

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Join ASHRAE Journal assistant editor Allison Hambrick and Max Rohr, Member ASHRAE, as they discuss zero energy buildings, biomimicry and designing for energy efficiency.By ASHRAE Journal

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35. Server Cold Plate Design With Austin Shelnutt 2:45

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Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Austin Shelnutt as they discuss liquid cooling solutions for data centers, focusing on cold plate design and energy efficiency.By ASHRAE Journal

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53. Windows of Opportunity: Commercial Building Efficiency Upgrades 49:31

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Join host Jamie Kono, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests Robert Hart, P.E., and Laura Van Rietema, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the impact retrofitting windows can have on energy efficiency in commercial buildings, using One Maritime Plaza as a case study.By ASHRAE Journal

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34. Energy Savings Impacts of Duct Sealing With Mahmood Farzaneh Gord 4:46

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Join Rebecca Norris and Mahmood Farzaneh Gord as they explore the benefits of duct sealing, highlighting how it can lead to energy savings in commercial buildings.

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52. VRF Systems in an A2L World 50:29

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Join host Badri Patel, P.Eng., Member ASHRAE, along with industry veterans Christopher Williams, Member ASHRAE, and Scott McGinnis, P.E., Member ASHRAE, as they explore the impact of A2L refrigerants, ASHRAE Standard 15 and its implications, the future of VRF technology, and how ASHRAE members can get involved in the conversation surrounding refrig…

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33. Why You Should Install a Heat Pump When Replacing Your Residential HVAC With Alexander Butkus 5:11

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Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Alexander Butkus as they discuss the advantages of heat pumps over natural gas furnaces, highlighting energy savings and cost benefits.By ASHRAE Journal

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51. Control Strategies for Limiting Cabin CO2 Concentrations in Cars 22:07

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Join ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor Allison Hambrick and guest Gursaran Mathur, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the circulation and management of carbon dioxide (CO2) in automotive vehicles, and how high levels of CO2 concentrations that can impact the safety and health of vehicle occupants can be controlled.…

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32. Reducing Heat to Improve HVAC&D System Sustainability With David Schurk 3:19

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Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski and guest David Schurk as they delve into the complexities of managing temperature and humidity in hospitals, exploring the benefits of reducing reheat to improve HVAC&D system sustainability.By ASHRAE Journal

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50. IAQ Paradigms—The Next Generation 22:21

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Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews Max Sherman, Ph.D., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "IAQ Paradigms—The Next Generation.” The conversation delves into the evolution of IAQ paradigms from ancient ventilation practices to modern standards, the role of ASHRAE in setting these standards, and the curre…

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31. Repurposing a Decommissioned Power Plant for STEM Education With Joseph Schwartz 4:06

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Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Joseph Schwartz as they discuss the transformation of a decommissioned power plant at Michigan State University into a state-of-the-art STEM teaching and learning facility.By ASHRAE Journal

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49. Liquid Cooling in Data Centers, Part 2 42:25

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Join host Justin Seter, Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests David Quirk, Member ASHRAE, Tom Davidson, Member ASHRAE, and Dustin Demetriou, Member ASHRAE, as they provide an update on the state of liquid cooling in data centers. Topics of discussion include research on liquid cooling resiliency, S classes and their importance, and standardiza…

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30. Recommissioning An Existing Church Building To Boost Energy Efficiency With Matthew Strebe 5:34

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Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Matthew Strebe in this chat about recommissioning a church building to optimize energy efficiency and reduce natural gas consumption.By ASHRAE Journal

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48. Dehumidification for the Environment of Care: Hospital Operating Rooms 34:51

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Join David Schurk and Mark Nunnelly as they discuss the unique dehumidification needs of hospital operating rooms. Topics of conversation include various system design options, how to strike a balance between compliance and occupant comfort, and general guidance for hospital design engineers.By ASHRAE Journal

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29. Understanding Mold Problems Inside Housing With George Tsongas 3:46

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Mold problems are more common than most people realize in both new and older single-family and multifamily housing, potentially causing serious indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and George Tsongas as they discuss mold problems inside housing and why they are critical to address.…

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47. Reducing Emissions from Heating Hot Water Systems 54:56

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Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin with guests Hwakong Cheng and Paul Raftery as they discuss reducing gas consumption, optimizing heating water systems and strategies for efficient morning start-up in existing large commercial buildings.By ASHRAE Journal

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28. Categorizing Energy Efficiency Measures With Amanda Webb And Apoorv Khanuja 5:16

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Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In the first recommendation? Clearly describe what’s being done.By ASHRAE Journal

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46. How to Mitigate the Effects of Wildfire Smoke on IAQ 46:23

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Wildfires have ravaged and devastated portions of California. ASHRAE recently released Guideline 44-2024, which is new guidance to mitigate the Impact of Smoke on Indoor Air Quality. Join host Drew Champlin live from the 2025 AHR Expo as he speaks with guests Abdel Darwich, Michael Gallagher and Randy Cooper on the effects of wildfire smoke and how…

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27. Analyzing Net Zero Energy Buildings with David Traxler 4:21

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Join David Traxler and Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss some of the patterns he found when studying 50 energy efficient net zero energy buildings.By ASHRAE Journal

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45. Empowering Our Workforce With Dennis Knight 53:10

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Join hosts Matt Walters, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Allison Hambrick, ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor, for a discussion with 2024–25 ASHRAE President Dennis Knight about this term’s ASHRAE Society theme “Empowering Our Workforce: Building a Sustainable Future” and what’s next for the HVAC&R industry.…

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26. Improving Building Graphics With Brian Clark 10:52

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Building graphics are the windows into system performance. Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Brian Clark as they discuss what makes a good building graphic and tips to improve them.By ASHRAE Journal

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44. Liquid Cooling in Data Centers 54:15

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Many unanswered questions exist pertaining to high-availability operation of liquid-cooled IT equipment. Join host Justin Seter with guests David Quirk, Dustin Demetriou and Tom Davidson as they discuss the ins and outs of liquid cooling in data centers.By ASHRAE Journal

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25. Designing A Maintainable, Sustainable Building 10:43

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Sustainability starts with maintenance. Michael Gallagher helps us remember that if a sustainable building can’t be kept running the way it was intended to run, it isn’t sustainable.By ASHRAE Journal

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43. Occupancy in the Built Environment 27:39

1y ago27:39

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Join guests Amr Suliman and Marina Topouzi and ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza for this episode on occupancy in the built environment. This slice on building occupancy covers ventilation, indoor environmental quality, resilience, harnessing data on occupant behavior and how building efficiency and indoor conditions can be improved for …

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24. How Particle Filters Work with Kathleen Owen 5:04

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Join Kathleen Owen and Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss some ins and outs of particle filters, including particle capture and the economic impact of different filters.By ASHRAE Journal

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42. Becoming an ASHRAE Fellow 46:16

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The College of Fellows of ASHRAE is composed of society members who have been awarded the Membership Grade of Fellow and serve as ambassadors both within and outside of ASHRAE. In order to qualify, you must be a full member in good standing for 10 years and have demonstrable contributions to the field of HVAC. Join Fellows Tom Lawrence, Mike Poucha…

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23. Designing Building Systems With Acoustics in a Performing Arts Center With Coral Pais 6:01

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Performing arts patrons don’t usually think about HVAC design when deciding to attend an event. But if the system designers don’t notice, patrons might. Join Coral Pais as she discusses how acoustics were considered when designing a Cleveland performing arts center.By ASHRAE Journal

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41. Machine Learning in HVAC Applications 42:55

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Machine learning (ML) is one of the defining technologies of our era, yet its application to HVAC controls is still in its infancy. Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza and Michael Berger, Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the use of ML in HVAC and how the technology can potentially optimize HVAC operations to reduce energy consumption.…

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22. Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Ventilation Design with Kishor Khankari 13:26

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Surgical patients release waste anesthetic gases that can cause potential health effects for people who care for patients in the post-anesthesia care unit. Kishor Khankari, Ph.D., Fellow ASHRAE, discusses optimizing its ventilation design to effectively remove these gases and reduce exposure.By ASHRAE Journal

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40. Elevator HVAC Design Requirements with Kelley Cramm 23:17

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Join Journal Editor Drew Champlin and Kelley Cramm, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss how HVAC factors into code requirements for elevators, the shift to machine room-less elevators and architectural coordination.By ASHRAE Journal

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21. Using Hydronic HVAC Systems for Decarbonization with Michael Licastro 8:49

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Join Michael Licastro, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss using hydronic HVAC systems to aid in decarbonization.By ASHRAE Journal

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39. Dehumidification in Residential and Commercial Buildings 34:29

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Join experts David Schurk, Life Member ASHRAE, and Allison Bailes III, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE, as they discuss dehumidification needs in various climates and weather conditions as well as the differences between dehumidifying commercial, residential, industrial and health-care settings.By ASHRAE Journal

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20. Dust Collector Design Demystified With Chris Jester 5:34

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Did you know milk dust and flour, among other dusts, are explosive? Combustible dusts require the use of dust collectors. Join Chris Jester, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss the design of dust collector systems, including air velocity and duct sizing, safety considerations, motor requirements and rel…

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38. Danielle Passaglia Talks Lucy's Engineering Adventures (And Going Green) 39:32

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Join Journal Assistant Editor Sara Omer with guest Danielle Passaglia, Senior Mechanical Engineer at SmithGroup and author of Lucy’s Engineering Adventure and Lucy Goes Green as they discuss the impact of ASHRAE’s first book series for children and the intricacies of STEM-focused youth outreach.By ASHRAE Journal

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19. Natural Gas and Old Buildings With Mike Gallagher 4:50

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Join Mike Gallagher, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss the monthslong saga to fix what started out as a small gas leak in the furnace room of his church—just before Christmas.By ASHRAE Journal

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37. Transitioning to Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants 46:45

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Join ASHRAE Senior Manager of Standards, Ryan Shanley, and guests Doug Reindl and Stet Sanborn as they discuss the transition from high GWP to ultra-low GWP refrigerants. Further talking points include the marketplace for A1, A2 and A3 refrigerants, as well as how this phase of flammable refrigeration use impacts ASHRAE Standard 15, Safety Standard…

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18. The Life of Sadi Carnot With Andy Pearson 7:15

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Andy Pearson shares some of the upheaval in which scientist Sadi Carnot performed his work, including for the science we now call “thermodynamics.”By ASHRAE Journal

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36. Progression of Energy Efficiency Regulations on Fans 53:29

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Join Christian Taber and Michael Ivanovich as they discuss how the fans and blowers industry has evolved in recent years. Key talking points will include the progression of energy efficiency regulations on fans, ASHRAE Standard 90.1, large diameter ceiling and circulating fans, drives, and commercial and industrial applications of the technology.…

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17. Data Center Energy Compliance Strategies in Hot Climates 5:45

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Hamed Yassaghi, Ph.D., Associate Member ASHRAE, talks about data center IECC 2021 compliance strategies in hot climates with air-cooled chillers.By ASHRAE Journal

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35: Guideline 42: Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & Institutional Facilities 27:17

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Indoor air quality (IAQ) has consistently been a sticking point with facility owners and operators. Join Tina Brueckner and Jennifer Isenbeck as they discuss how engineers, industrial hygienists and other practitioners in the industry can follow ASHRAE Guideline 42 Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & Institutional Facilities to enhance indoor environment…

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16. Outdoor Air Ventilation in School Corridors With Lisa Ng 6:15

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The amount of time students spend in school corridors is small compared to time spent in classrooms. But Lisa Ng, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE, believes it’s important for school corridors to be ventilated beyond what’s currently required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022. She joins Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski to explain why.…

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34. Paths to Leadership in ASHRAE 43:03

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It can be hard to know how to get involved when you’re just starting out, but the rewards that come with finding out can be exponential for your personal and professional development. Join Billy Austin, Sarah Maston, and Host Erica Powell as they discuss their own experiences, paths to ASHRAE leadership and how to make the most of your first TC mee…

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15. IEQ in Residential Workspaces With Bill Healy 12:00

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During the pandemic, many businesses adopted a “work from home” model to ensure the safety of their staff. Now, that model may be here to stay and along with it an increased appreciation for IEQ in homes. Join Bill Healy, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE, and the Journal’s technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss how ASHRAE can help identify opport…

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33. Standard 100-2024 Updates & How Decarbonization Initiatives Shape the Industry 25:44

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Live from the 2024 AHR Expo show floor, join Glenn Friedman, Jamie Kono, Mike Williams and Drew Champlin as they discuss recent updates to Standard 100-2024 and how decarbonization initiatives have been shaping the industry. The new edition of Standard 100 addresses key issues of climate change surrounding building performance, including new metric…

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14. HVAC Fundamentals With Joel Primeau 3:47

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"I think offering an article on fundamentals will encourage younger members to read the Journal," says Joel Primeau, P.E., HBDP, Member ASHRAE. Join Primeau and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss a new series that aims to better engage younger Journal readers by covering HVAC fundamentals.…

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32. Strainers and Their Uses in Hydronic Systems 31:44

2y ago31:44

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Join Journal Editor Drew Champlin and Mike Gallagher, P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss how strainers are used in hydronic systems along with the differences between wye, basket and inlet strainers and address common mistakes when applying strainers. This podcast is brought to you by Metraflex. With the invention of the re-engineered…

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13. Marginal Carbon Factors With Bill Ryan 10:58

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Join Bill Ryan, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss Ryan’s upcoming article covering marginal carbon factors and how electric production is controlled and managed. The technical feature will appear in the January 2024 print issue of ASHRAE Journal.By ASHRAE Journal

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31. Tackling the Climate Crisis With 2023–24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins 19:04

2y ago19:04

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Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza and 2023–24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins as they discuss tackling the climate crisis, approaching issues of cost when implementing decarbonization strategies and what’s in store for the rest of Scoggins’ tenure. Have any great ideas for the show? Contact the ASHRAE Journal Podcast team at podcas…

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12. We Need More Field Data for Ground Source Heat Pump Design Model With Steve Kavanaugh 7:01

2y ago7:01

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“There are so many things that you do not know down in the ground. So, in order to be accurate, a computer program must have all the necessary input data, and much of that input data is not available when the formation... [and the heat transfer are] complex,” says Steve Kavanaugh, Ph.D., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE. Join Kavanaugh and Technical Edito…

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30. District Energy Systems – Designing for Longevity 43:27

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Alec Cusick, Associate Member ASHRAE; Steve Tredinnick, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE; Gary Phetteplace, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE; and ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin discuss why it’s critical that the steam and water pipes in district energy environments be designed with longevity in mind. Have any great ideas for the show? Contact the ASH…