Registrations are open for AIRAH’s inaugural Humidity Issues in Australian Climates Workshop.
According to AIRAH’s media release, the Workshop has been put together with mechanical design engineers and mechanical contractors in mind, however the workshop would also reap benefits for other types of employees in the building and construction industry.
AIRAH CEO, Tony Gleeson, stated in the media release that the hosting the workshop aligns with AIRAH’s desire to be the leading independent voice for the HVACR industry on innovation, sustainability, compliance and independence.
“The Institute is always looking for ways to grow industry skills and capability for the future. Hosting the inaugural Humidity Issues in Australian Climates Workshop certainly fits in this remit.”
Ben Cox, who is on the Workshop’s committee, stated that the Workshop encourages knowledge sharing and provides the opportunity to be updated on best practice, design standards, as well as hear about other people’s experiences in the field.
AIRAH have confirmed that at least six speakers will be presenting at the Workshop, those speakers are: Peter Barry from BHP Billiton Iron Ore Projects, George Strohmeier from CAREL, Dr Mark Dewsbury and Johann Potgieter from the University of Tasmania, Rob Lord from SEED Engineering, Trevor Lee from Exemplary Energy Partners and Dr Tim Law from the University of Tasmania.
According to the Workshop’s brochure, Barry’s presentation will focus on case studies from BHP Billiton Iron Ore in Port Headland, specifically the difficulties experienced due to high ambient humidity. Strohmeier’s presentation will focus on a practical overview of adiabatic humidification. Dewsbury and Potgeiter’s presentation will discuss developments in built-fabric regulation that have occured in New Zealand, the United States, the UK and Europe.
Lord’s presentation will focus on “war stories” and how to resolve issues with humidity and the relationship between air and water. Lee’s presentation will review the performance of faced-bulk insulation and Law’s presentation will focus on recent experiences of mould and condensation in new Tasmanian buildings.
More information on AIRAH’s Humidity Issues in Australian Climates Workshop, including costs and where to register, can be found here.