January 12th 2016 Meeting

This Month’s Technical Program - Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers – Design Conditions, Technical Certifications, & Applications by Shane Bixby

Presentation Summary:

In the early 2000s a group of plate and frame heat exchanger manufacturers realized that a standard for performance was needed across the industry that defines applications, scope of the program and testing requirements.  This program came to be called AHRI and can be found here:

https://www.ahridirectory.org/ahridirectory/pages/home.aspx

Most major plate and frame manufacturers participate in this program as it sets an industry standard and allows for apples to apples performance when comparing different selections.

The presentation today will focus on:

• 1)      Basic Plate & Frame HX 101 (construction, materials, etc…)
• 2)     Design implications and how they affect size/cost relative to performance
• 3)     Fouling Factors & VFDs “Do’s and Do Nots”
• 4)     AHRI Defined: Scope, Certification, Applications and future
• 5)     General Questions & Discussion

Participants of this presentation are eligible to earn one professional development hour/credit.

Speaker Biography:

Shane Bixby, Regional Sales Manager HVAC & Refrigeration – Kelvion, has worked in the industry for over 8 years.  As a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with degrees in Supply Chain Management and Law, he began his career in Procurement & Project Management helping to build both the manufacturing facilities as well as supply chain for GEA Heat Exchangers.  Transitioning to sales three years ago was a seamless move as his knowledge of the product and company were well established.  Shane currently oversees the HVAC and Refrigeration sales for the East Coast of the United States and is an active member in ASHRAE, AHRI, and NEPA (refrigeration).

Please be sure to register online. If you do not register online, you may pay by cash or check at the door; however, online registration is preferred.