April 2017 Chapter Meeting

Please join us for the April Chapter meeting!

SMACNA HVAC Systems Duct Design/Construction Seminar

HVAC Air distribution systems need to be effective and efficient to provide comfort to the occupants and cost-effective from a design/construction/operational perspective. Today’s session will explore sustainable air distribution systems that incorporate proper duct fitting selection, and construction of ductwork per SMACNA Standards and ASHRAE guidance documents. Attendees may earn CECs.

• HVAC Duct System Types
  
• Ventilation Rate Requirements (ASHRAE Standard 62.1)
  
• Economics of HVAC Air Distribution Systems
  
• Duct Design Fundamentals
  
• Duct Sizing
  
• TAB
  
• Sound & Vibration
  
• Duct Construction (SMACNA)
  
• Special Duct Systems
  

Speaker

Eli P. Howard, III

Executive Director Technical Services

As SMACNA’s Executive Director Technical Services, Eli Howard has the overall responsibilities of the more than 30+ SMACNA Technical and ANSI Standards related to the HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry.

He is a member of ASHRAE Technical Committees:

• 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
  
• SSPC 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable IAQ
  
• 7.2 HVAC&R Construction and Design Build Technologies
  
• SPC 171P Method of Test of Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment
  

He has additional responsibilities as SMACNA Liaison to:

• NFPA 90A & 90B
  
• International Code Council (ICC)
  
• Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Standing
  
• Committee on HVAC and Plumbing
  
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
  
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
  

Prior to joining SMACNA he was Manager of Technical Program Development for NEMI providing technical assistance to contractors in energy engineering and IAQ technologies. His experience also includes work with Marriott International as Mechanical Engineer for design/construction of hotels in the United States, Hong Kong and Poland.

Mr. Howard holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Allegheny College.