2. ASHRAE Research and the World
Improves our lives
Protects us from harm
Protects the environment
Saves lives
ASHRAE Research does these things to support ASHRAE’s Mission to Serve Humanity and Promote a Sustainable World.
Your work as a Research Promotion Volunteer allows ASHRAE to fulfill it’s promise to serve humanity.

3. ASHRAE Research and the Industry
Improves the way HVAC&R systems work and the way in which they are applied
Allows development of technical information to create standards and guidelines, which serve as the basis for testing and design practices around the world
ASHRAE Research is used to update and improve the Handbook Series.
Fundamentals
HVAC Applications
Refrigeration
Systems and Equipment
ASHRAE Research is used to support ASHRAE Standards.
ASHRAE Research is used to support our Advanced Energy Design Guides.
ASHRAE Research will be needed to support ASHRAE Vision 2020 and the development of Net Zero Energy Buildings.

4. Guiding Principles Not for a few but for all people
Not for the present but for the future
Not for development of products but for discovery of PRINCIPLES
ASHRAE’s Mission Statement:
To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
ASHRAE’s Vision:
ASHRAE will be the global leadere, the foremost source of technical and educational information, the primary provider of opportunity of professional growth in the arts and sciences of HVAC and R.
ASHRAE,s Core Values:
Advancement
Leadership
Integrity
Services
Excellence 4

5. From Idea to Funded Project!
Tech Council
TGs
RAS
RAC
TCs
Technology Council
Research Administrative Committee
Research Activities Subcommittee
Technical Committees
Task Groups 5

6. How Research Works Technology Council
Research Administrative Committee (RAC)
Technical Committees
Work Statements
Research Topic Acceptance Requests (RTARs)
Project Evaluating Subcommittee
Project Monitoring Subcommittee
Technical Committees
There are 100 techical committees divided into ten sections each specializing in one area of HVAC and R. Estimate over 1500 individuals involved - all volunteers. Many PhD’s or renown experts in their specialty area of HVAC and R. This is where most ASHRAE Research Projects originate.
Work Statements – describe research work need.
Research Topic Acceptance Request – this comes before work statement this is approved then a work statement is written.
Project Evaluating Subcommittee – Evaluates bids on projects recommends award
Project Monitoring Subcommittee – Monitors research in as it is performed 6

7. Your Health
Preventing more then 700,00 surgical site infections that occur each year
Decreasing the spread of airborne diseases
Improving cancer treatment methods
246-RP, Optimization of Cryosurgical Probes For Cancer Treatment
Cryosurgery is a localized medical procedure in which cryogenic temperatures are applied to undesirable tissue, typically cancerous, in order to kill it. ASHRAE research helps to improve the cryosurgical probes used by developing a design method for these cryosurgical systems. This work will be of considerable benefit to manufacturers in helping them design improved catheters that are optimized for the specific requirements of the application. The enhanced refrigeration power made possible by this project will have the potential of adding additional medical procedures where cryosurgery may be applied.”
1397-TRP, Experimental Investigation of Hospital Operating Room (OR) Air Distribution
Some 700,000 cases of surgical site infections occur each year, leading to time away from work, degraded life style, suffering, and in some cases, death. New research is expected to decrease patient exposure to particles that cause these infections by enhancing design guidelines for hospital operating rooms. The research is expected to verify earlier analysis that a protective thermal plume maintained above the surgical site will reduce the deposition of infectious particles. These results will have significant impact on practical operating room design guidelines, allowing designers to better place air distribution in the operating room to maximize the HVAC system's impact on preventing spread of infection and to perhaps reduce overall airflow rates in the operating room. Results also could be used to improve air distribution engineering elsewhere in health care, such as patient protection rooms and infection isolation rooms, and in similar applications, such as industrial clean rooms.
1479-RTAR Evaluation of the Impact of Monochloramine Disinfection on Legionella Colonization of and Institutional Service Water System and on the Incidence of Health Care Associated Legionaries Disease
Legionnaires disease is often a under-diagnosed cause of health care associated pneumonia. There are 8,000-18,000 cases of LD each year and 35% (2,800-6,300) are considered to be health care associated. The fatality rate for hospital acquired LD is 40% leading to 1,120 – 2,520 deaths per year. Hospitals provide a setting for increased transmission of LD because they have complex water systems that favor amplification of LD because patients have underlying medical conditions that increase the chance of LD. Up to 75% of hospitals have contaminated water systems, aerosols generated by cooling towers, service water used in showers, facets, and respiratory therapy equipment with contaminated water have been implicated. This study will evaluate the use of a single facility monochloramine delivery device to introduce it directly into the water system. If successful we could prevent or greatly reduce heath care associated LD 7

8. Your Home and School
Exploring whether classroom upgrades to improve temperature control and air quality improve the performance of schoolwork of children
Searching for a greater understanding of the relationship between occupant health and ventilation rates, including offices and schools
Lessening the risk of spoiled food by evaluating how food preservation is influenced by storage conditions
1257-TRP, Indoor Environmental Effects on the Performance of School Work by Children
Along with pencils and paper, increased ventilation is a fundamental necessity for students returning to the classroom this fall. Research show that kids learn better in schools with better air quality. The research indicates that lowering the temperature and increasing ventilation in classrooms increases student performance by 10 to 20 percent. The students’ performance improved mainly in terms of how quickly they worked and also how many errors were made. “ASHRAE looked at whether ‘is it possible that Johnny can’t read because Johnny can’t breathe’ so to speak, The preliminary results seem to indicate the answer is yes. The study confirms earlier ASHRAE research that increased ventilation rates positively impact productivity in buildings.
The Impact of Household Refrigerator Storage Conditions on Shelf-Life of Fruits and Vegetables, 1320-RP
Tired of tossing rotten fruits and vegetables? ASHRAE researched ways to keep your produce fresher for longer by studying the impact of household refrigerator storage conditions on the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. A typical U.S. household discards $2 per week of spoiled food. With some 104 million households, this amounts to $208 million per week or $10.8 billion per year due to spoilage in the refrigerator. In addition to cost, the risk of the spread of food-borne illnesses increases as storage conditions deviate from accepted guidelines. In order for equipment developers and designers to improve food preservation performance, research showing how food perseveration can be influenced by storage conditions is needed. The research examines effects of low storage humidity, high fluctuations in storage temperature and moisture condensation on the shelf life of lettuce and strawberries. Consumers will benefit monetarily and healthwise by improving refrigerators that preserve food better and longer. 8

9. Your Office
It’s getting hot in here – conserving energy in hot and humid climates
Selecting boilers for efficient heat use
Allowing drifting temperatures to save energy
Conserving Energy in Hot and Humid Environments
ASHRAE engineers are exploring energy conservation, air conditioning and productivity in tropical regions. This involves field studies of alternative cooling methods in office buildings while developing metrics that include occupants’ health, subjective perceptions, comfort and productivity. The findings from this venture will contribute to the existing base of knowledge that allows ASHRAE to provide HVAC&R advancements resulting in lower energy costs and environmental impact while maintaining a productive and healthy work environment.
Calculating the Seasonal Efficiency of Commercial Heating Systems –
Boilers are estimated to account for 42% of heating energy use in the commercial and multifamily sectors in the U.S. Currently, the selection of commercial boilers and all other types of heating equipment is based solely on their rating in terms of their steady-state efficiency at full load, which does not provide a meaningful indication of relative operating costs and energy use. To achieve significant energy savings, the selection of these systems should be optimized to incorporate a seasonal efficiency analysis. An ASHRAE research project is underway to develop user-friendly software that will accelerate the adoption of this analysis as part of the selection process.
The Effects of Indoor Temperature Fluctuation on Occupants
Up to one third of the world’s energy consumption is currently used for the heating and cooling of buildings. One technique that may be used as a means of energy savings is allowing indoor temperatures to drift within the accepted zone of comfort, rather than forcing the heating or cooling system to maintain one steady temperature. An ASHRAE research project is in progress to study and understand the effects of these drifting temperatures on occupants’ comfort, their perception of the air quality and their levels of productivity in irregular temperature situations. 9

10. Your Travel 2.2 billion passengers fly every year
250,000 people in the air every hour of the day, 365 days a year
Examining the link between cabin air quality and health
1262-RP Relate Air Quality and Other Factors to Comfort and Health Related Symptoms Reported by Passengers and Crew on Commercial Transport Aircraft
Good afternoon and thank you for flying with us. We want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible during the flight, so please let us know – how’s the air quality? Is the temperature ok? Do we need to adjust the lighting? Thanks again for flying Indoor Comfort Airlines. This is the message millions of U.S. and international airline passengers could hear in the near future thanks to an ASHRAE study. The research examines the link between aircraft cabin air and health symptoms and discomfort experienced by passengers and crew members. The aircraft cabin is a challenging microenvironment for maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of passengers and crew. Space is limited, conditions can feel cramped, the outside environment is extreme, and travelers may experience anxiety over loss of control over their situation and environment. Through this study, ASHRAE will determine the causes of passenger and crew discomfort and use that information to make flights more comfortable.
1306-RP Incident-Response Monitoring Technologies for Aircraft Cabin Air Quality
This project developed monitoring equipment to be used to measure the air quality on planes. The additional side benefit may be the ability to early detect the release of agents introduced by terrorist. This could potentially save lives. 10

11. Your Other Environments
Pools
Restaurants
Malls
1083-RP, Chemical Off-Gassing From Indoor Swimming Pools
The old adage “keep your head above water” may not be the best advice when it comes to swimming in indoor pools. Currently, little is known about the chlorine-based chemicals used to treat pools and their off-gassing rates into the surrounding air, which is inhaled by both spectators and swimmers. This project will ensure the proper amount of ventilation is used to remove or dilute those pollutants is being conducted. Standard 62 requires .5 cfm (cubic feet per minute) of outdoor air per square foot of pool and deck area or 15 cfm/person. Because little or no data exists on the chlorine-based chemicals, it is unknown whether the amount of ventilation air supplied to the pool enclosure is sufficient to remove the pollutants emitted by the water. With little or no knowledge about the pool water chemistry, it is virtually impossible to design a ventilation system that addresses all pollutants generated in an indoor pool environment. A ventilation system that cannot respond to the actual source of pollutants is not acceptable. Designers need information about the pollutants in pools, how they can be eliminated and what effect they have on occupants. The project will identify the major pollutants, which may represent a health hazard and classify that hazard to human exposure.
1376, Method of Test to Evaluate Field Performance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems
Project will fill a void with regard to commercial kitchen ventilation system design. It also will provide knowledge on the use of energy efficient designs in new construction and increase energy saving modifications to existing systems. 11

12. Urgent Needs Improve equipment efficiency
Ease of using low energy designs
Accurately evaluate energy use
Computer modeling
These are Urgent Needs due to the public demand for our Advanced Energy Design Guides along with the assistance that is needed from the Green Building Council and the Department of Energy to advance energy conservation.
These are also vital in ASHRAE’s Vision 2020 goal of producing designs for affordable Net Zero Energy Building.
Other Projects:
TRP-1457 By-Product Production From Photocatalytic Oxidation Associated with Indoor Air Cleaning Devices.
These are the UV devices, in some cases with large VOC’s we may be emitting unhealty by products.
WS-1387 Themal Energy Storage for Emergency Cooling.
911 centers, hospitals, fire station operations after a tramatic event.
1402- TRP Comparison of Vertical Display Cases
Supermarkets have one of the higest energy use intensites in commercial buildings. Putting doors on these cases could save 11-15% of annual energy use. But the questions is will the consumer do as much impluse purchasing? 12