4-5 December 2017
InterContinental Doha, Qatar
InterContinental Doha, Qatar
Conference Day Two: Tuesday, 5 December 2017
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration, refreshments and networking
9:00 am - 9:10 am Welcome remarks by conference chairman
Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo
Research DirectorQatar Foundation
NEW TRENDS, TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE APPLICATIONS IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY
9:10 am - 9:40 am Keynote: Qatar’s own sustainable technology: Developing and experimenting with Solar Cooling Patented Technology
Dr. Esam El Sarrag
Director of Research and DevelopmentGulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD)
9:40 am - 10:00 am Achieving sustainability through optimisation of the HVAC system
- Using next-gen software programmes for design optimisation to achieve sustainabilityA.
- Achieving near zero energy buildings by system integration and optimisation.
- Adopting intelligent, dynamic and environmental-friendly HVAC systems to meet sustainability.
10:00 am - 10:20 am Designing HVAC for a sustainable and healthy future
- Discussing the contribution of the built environment towards global CO2 emissions, with HVAC systems being the key source of operational CO2 emissions.
- Shaping the HVAC industry by meeting the needs of the occupants as well as the environment by using green energy.
- Understanding the impact of rising CO2 emissions in global warming and climate change.
10:20 am - 10:40 am Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) for sustainable buildings
- Discussing the challenges in maintaining Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems for higher efficiency, lower costs and superior performance
- Enhancing air-to-air energy recovery ventilation to transfer heat and moisture from the supply stream to the exhaust stream
- Discussing the challenges faced by HVAC engineer to meet ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) standards, while conserving valuable energy resources needed to condition the outdoor
10:40 am - 11:00 am Using Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) to improve the energy performance of a HVAC system
- Learn how Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) ties into HVAC commissioning.
- Understanding the relations between the ASHRAE 0-2005 Guideline and NIBS Guideline 3-2012.
- Using thermal imaging drones for verification and integration of BIM commissioning.
11:00 am - 11:20 am Coffee and networking break
11:20 am - 11:40 am Is Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) suitable as a retrofit for conventional air conditioning units?
- Discuss the different types of air conditioning units found in old buildings and how they effect the over all energy consumption
- Discuss how a VRF system connects more indoor units to each outdoor unit for simultaneous heating and cooling
- Learn how to retrofit VRF systems in old Air Conditioning (A/C) systems to maximise energy efficiency and conservation
Sponsored by: Fujitsu General
11:40 am - 12:00 pm Session reserved for Al Sahoo Group
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Optimum design planning of a District Cooling Plant (DCP)
§ Optimising the design of chilled water production and the associated distribution network to enhance the energy efficiency and financial viability
§ Applying integrated designs as well as innovation in construction technology of District Cooling Systems (DCS) to prolong the plant’s life
§ Understanding the need for design flexibility in capacity design for future expansion requirements
Mr. Mohamed Maher Hassan
MEP ManagerKEO International
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm District Cooling: A shift from conventional air conditioning to district cooling
§ Learn how to save up to 75% on primary energy as compared to electric district cooling by switching to renewable energy sources (Solar PV and geothermal energy)
§ Future of district cooling: Offering effective solutions to curb global warming at affordable rates
§ Learn the difference and advantages of using a district cooling plant verses decentralised chillers for air conditioning systems
Mohamed Alaaeldin
Technical Advisor - Water Interest Group (WIG)Qatar Green Building Council
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm Coffee and networking break
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm Future and alternatives for cooling in Qatar: Open-loop geothermal for cooling applications and deep injection for disposal of reject water
§ Integrating HVAC systems to optimise system performance for industrial process cooling applications
§ Discussing the role of subsurface geology in locating water sources for cooling applications and water rejection
§ Understanding the potential of utilising geothermal systems for cooling in Qatar for an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm Breaking thermodynamic limitations of district cooling in Qatar and hot arid climates
§ Discovering the sustainability challenges of district cooling in Qatar and other hot countries/regions
§ Identifying climatic challenges and thermodynamic limitations of in existing district cooling technology
§ Overcoming the thermodynamic limitations of by using desiccant air dehumidification
Abdelhakim Mohamed Hassabou
Research Scientist, Solar Energy DepartmentQatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI)
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm Panel Discussion: Effective Stakeholders coordination: Securing buildings HVAC Projects with modern technologies in design, construction & operation phases, is empowering human comfort and contribute to sustainable District Cooling development
Moderator:
Matt Kitson Regional Director Hilson Moran Qatar
Speakers:
Eng. Ibrahim Mohammed A. Al Sada Manager - District Cooling Services Department Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation - KAHRAMAA
Hani Hawamdeh Chief Technical Officer Arab Engineering Bureau, Qatar
Muhammad Ijaz Khan Lead Engineer- Building Services Qatar Design Consortium
Mr. Mohamed Maher Hassan MEP Manager KEO International
Matt Kitson Regional Director Hilson Moran Qatar
Speakers:
Eng. Ibrahim Mohammed A. Al Sada Manager - District Cooling Services Department Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation - KAHRAMAA
Hani Hawamdeh Chief Technical Officer Arab Engineering Bureau, Qatar
Muhammad Ijaz Khan Lead Engineer- Building Services Qatar Design Consortium
Mr. Mohamed Maher Hassan MEP Manager KEO International
Eng. Ibrahim Mohammed A. Al Sada
Manager - District Cooling Services DepartmentQatar General Electricity & Water Corporation - KAHRAMAA
Mr. Mohamed Maher Hassan
MEP ManagerKEO International
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Chairman’s closing remarks
Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo
Research DirectorQatar Foundation
2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Networking lunch
3:15 pm - 3:15 pm End of conference
The published programme is correct at time of printing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or remove themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight.