Join us for our I2SL Texas Chapter Fall Educational Event and Happy Hour featuring Greg Gross, PE, Associate Principal at CPP Wind Engineering Consultants
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 Laboratory exhaust fans can consume excessive energy when not optimized for efficient operation. There is an opportunity for major energy savings by operating lab fan systems at reduced flow. However, these systems are in place to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of lab workers and occupants of nearby spaces. How can fan turndown be safely achieved?

• About the presentation

  This presentation will describe the methodology for safe turndown of lab fans. This includes identification of candidate lab buildings, initial assessment of installed equipment for existing labs (or planned equipment for future labs), exhaust plume dispersion modeling by desktop numerical analysis or physical wind tunnel testing, and onsite testing and commissioning of installed fan systems. Two approaches will be discussed:  wind-responsive turndown with a local wind sensor, and simple turndown. Challenges and successes in implementing fan turndown on science campuses will be described, with specific examples from recent projects completed by CPP.

• About the Speaker : Greg Gross PE

  GREG GROSS, PE

  ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

  Greg Gross joined CPP in 2008 as an air quality engineer coming from a manufacturing and production background at a major US brewery. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University and has been involved with a wide range of projects throughout his career at CPP, from integrating accelerometers at 2,700’ for a building motion monitoring system on Burj Khalifa, to implementing fan energy savings projects on dozens of laboratory systems around the globe.

  Throughout his career at CPP, Greg has conducted numerous air quality studies and has been instrumental in the continued development of CPP’s tools and standards. He has spent approximately half of his tenure as a member of the system group which is tasked with support and improvement of the wind tunnel measurement systems along with the execution of field projects.

  Most recently, Greg has been an integral part of the implementation and commissioning of variable air volume (VAV) laboratory exhaust systems based on air quality testing results. His experience with HVAC systems, controls, and air quality analysis combine to provide effective troubleshooting abilities and insight.

  Greg is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado. He is also an active member of both the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL).Description text goes here

• About CPP Wind

  Wind Affects Our World. We Know How.

  Providing industry-leading wind consulting services to architects, engineers, and developers around the world. When you know how wind affects our world, your buildings can be safer, more comfortable, and more efficient.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
Location: Multi-city across Texas, see details below. Speaker will be presenting in person in Houston, TX with live broadcast in other locations.

📍Houston location
Kirksey Architecture
6909 Portwest Dr, Houston, TX 77024

📍DFW location
McMillan James Equipment Company
1044 Texan Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051