Modeling Laboratory HVAC and Optimizing System Selection
Kenneth Crooks, Phoenix Controls
During this presentation, the speaker will give a demonstration of Phoenix Controls' new PC OptimizeTM system modeling and energy analysis tool. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers can use this software to size and select appropriate laboratory HVAC systems, taking into account weather data (Typical Meteorological Year version 3 or Bin), fume hood diversity, user presence sensing, and other laboratory-specific parameters. Additionally, "what-if" analyses can be performed easily, allowing an optimized selection of HVAC equipment.
The speaker will use an example project to show the first cost and operational savings associated with fume hood diversity, energy recovery, static pressure reduction, and minimum air change rate reductions. In addition, the speaker will review analysis and reporting on first cost, and operational and environmental savings.
Kenneth Crooks has more than 25 years of experience as a sales engineer, applications engineering manager, product manager, and director of technical services in the commercial and industrial HVAC industries. Currently, he works as sales and market development manager for Phoenix Controls in Acton, Massachusetts, which produces precision airflow control systems for critical environments ranging from laboratories to healthcare. Previously, Mr. Crooks worked for Aircuity, Inc., directing the technical services group, and prior to that at Munters Corporation, designing and applying desiccant dehumidification systems for various process industries. Mr. Crooks is an ASHRAE Member, Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) Board of Directors member, SEFA Building Technologies Committee member, and National Fire Protection Association 99 committee member. His education includes an HVAC Design certificate from Northeastern University in Boston and a Bachelor of Science in management from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.