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Join Technical Editor, Rebecca Matyasovski, in brief talks with authors of articles featured in monthly ASHRAE Journal issues. Interested in reaching the global HVACR engineering leaders with one program? Contact Greg Martin at 01 678-539-1174 | gmartin@ashrae.org.

Episodes
47
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
5 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

47 episodes, newest first

  1. 47. Examining Robert Ovshinsky's Legacy In HVAC With Janice K. Means

    Show notes

    Join Rebecca Norris and Janice K. Means as they discuss the innovations of Stanford Robert Ovshinsky and how his contributions helped shape modern photovoltaics.

    5 min
  2. 46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak

    Show notes

    Join Rebecca Norris and Jacob Potoczak as they discuss current applications of AI in HVAC design and why load calculations may be a good place
    to expand its use.

    4 min
  3. 45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla

    Show notes

    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Yash Shukla to break down why dehumidification is essential to optimizing thermal comfort in residential AC systems.

    4 min
  4. 44. Data Centers And The Water-Energy Nexus With Raven Jones

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    Join Rebecca Norris and Raven Jones as they discuss water use in data centers, accountability and why a framework for data center water stewardship is essential.

    8 min
  5. 43. Smoking Revisited With Max Sherman

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    Join Rebecca Norris and Max Sherman as they discuss the history of environmental tobacco smoke on IAQ and health—and what ASHRAE is doing next.

    5 min
  6. 42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra

    Show notes

    Join host Rebecca Norris along with guests Asit Kumar Mishra and Robert Bean as they explore why there are more myths associated with thermal comfort than other areas of HVAC&R.

    10 min
  7. 41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer

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    Join Rebecca Norris and Paul Raymer as they discuss practical tips for contractors and consumers alike to make informed decisions about residential heat pump systems.

    7 min
  8. 40. The Energy-Intensive Mechanics of Indoor Cannabis Growth With William Stober

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    Join Rebecca Norris and William Stober as they explore the unique challenges of controlled environment horticulture and why growing cannabis is particularly energy-intensive.

    6 min
  9. 39. Hot Gas Havoc With Matt Price

    Show notes

    Join guest host Allison Hambrick and Matt Price as they discuss the key differences between hot gas bypass and hot gas reheat in HVAC systems and why they should not be confused.

    5 min
  10. 38. Evaluating HVAC Air Filter Performance With David Schurk

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    Join Rebecca Norris and David Schurk as they discuss the importance of effective and efficient filtration in a building HVAC system.

    4 min
  11. 37. Celebrating 100 Years of the Domestic Refrigerator with Andy Pearson

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    Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Norris and Andy Pearson as they discuss the centenary of domestic refrigeration, exploring its historical challenges and innovations that continue to impact modern technology.

    10 min
  12. 36. Pipe Insulation 101 With Darrell Peil

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    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Darrell Peil, who discuss the often-overlooked benefits of pipe insulation and its impact on energy savings.

    8 min
  13. 35. Server Cold Plate Design With Austin Shelnutt

    Show notes

    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Austin Shelnutt as they discuss liquid cooling solutions for data centers, focusing on cold plate design and energy efficiency.

    3 min
  14. 34. Energy Savings Impacts of Duct Sealing With Mahmood Farzaneh Gord

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    Join Rebecca Norris and Mahmood Farzaneh Gord as they explore the benefits of duct sealing, highlighting how it can lead to energy savings in commercial buildings.

    5 min
  15. 33. Why You Should Install a Heat Pump When Replacing Your Residential HVAC With Alexander Butkus

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    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Alexander Butkus as they discuss the advantages of heat pumps over natural gas furnaces, highlighting energy savings and cost benefits.

    5 min
  16. 32. Reducing Heat to Improve HVAC&D System Sustainability With David Schurk

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    Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski and guest David Schurk as they delve into the complexities of managing temperature and humidity in hospitals, exploring the benefits of reducing reheat to improve HVAC&D system sustainability.

    3 min
  17. 31. Repurposing a Decommissioned Power Plant for STEM Education With Joseph Schwartz

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    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Joseph Schwartz as they discuss the transformation of a decommissioned power plant at Michigan State University into a state-of-the-art STEM teaching and learning facility.

    4 min
  18. 30. Recommissioning An Existing Church Building To Boost Energy Efficiency With Matthew Strebe

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    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Matthew Strebe in this chat about recommissioning a church building to optimize energy efficiency and reduce natural gas consumption.

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099873

    6 min
  19. 29. Understanding Mold Problems Inside Housing With George Tsongas

    Show notes

    Mold problems are more common than most people realize in both new and older single-family and multifamily housing, potentially causing serious indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and George Tsongas as they discuss mold problems inside housing and why they are critical to address.

    4 min
  20. 28. Categorizing Energy Efficiency Measures With Amanda Webb And Apoorv Khanuja

    Show notes

    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In the first recommendation? Clearly describe what’s being done.

    5 min