Energy Savings Through Enthalpy Wheel Recovery and Chilled Beams
Thomas Rice, SEMCO LLC
During this technical session, the speaker will focus on the highly debated topic of enthalpy wheel recovery utilizing both general and fume hood exhaust and its combination with the emerging technology of chilled beams. The speaker will review lessons learned from installations and the potential of over-cooling the space and design considerations with regard to humidity control. Successful installations have occurred in the southeast region of the United States, and through the design process with several engineers, streamlined approaches have emerged. Energy savings exceeding 30 percent above ASHRAE 90.1, lowered maintenance, and reasonable first cost have been realized through the implementation of these sustainable energy features. This presentation will follow up on the Labs21 2008 Annual Conference presentation regarding the findings of laboratory chilled beam applications and their combination with enthalpy wheel dedicated outside air systems.
Biography:
Thomas Rice graduated with a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in 1998 and a Masters of Business Administration from William Woods University in 2000. Mr. Rice has worked for SEMCO since 2000 as an inside support technician, and, starting in 2004, as a regional manager. For 11 years, Mr. Rice has been a part of hundreds of laboratory applications involving energy recovery and dedicated outside air systems. Mr. Rice is a full member of the ASHRAE St. Louis Chapter and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council Missouri Heartland Chapter.