High Mass Radiant Heating and Cooling

Hello everyone,

For our April ASHRAE meeting our guest speaker Devin Abellon, PE will be delivering ASHRAE Distinguished Lecture on: High Mass Radiant Heating and Cooling.

This program will cover the following topics:
• Radiant Cooling Heat Transfer Fundamentals
• Radiant Cooling Performance/Capacity
• Typical Construction Methods
• Case Studies

Synopsis: As more and more jurisdictions and building owners aim to reduce both operational and embodied carbon as part of their decarbonization strategies, design teams are looking beyond traditional HVAC solutions to provide energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort and safety. In-slab radiant heating systems have enjoyed popularity both here in the United States and abroad for years. Now, with the availability of improved control systems and better understanding within the design and construction community, the same concept can be applied to radiant cooling as an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution.

Attendees will gain an understanding of how in-slab radiant cooling systems can be used as part of an energy-efficient design solution to maximize energy efficiency and see examples of how this has been accomplished on projects both here in the United States and abroad.

About the Speaker: Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales in Portland, Oregon. He has over 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter, regional and society levels and currently serves as a Society Vice President, Chair of Technology Council, and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He also serves as a Chapter Leadership Academy facilitator and Distinguished Lecturer.