Air Washer Operations

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1 day(s) , 7 instructional hours

About This Event:

High-quality products and low energy costs are two important requirements for companies wanting to remain competitive in today's markets. Proper operation and maintenance of air-washers will contribute to both quality and energy efficiency. Air-washers are used to clean, humidify, heat, cool and dehumidify air in facilities that require specific environmental conditions for their processes. They also can be used for evaporative cooling to achieve significant energy savings. In this seminar, speakers will discuss the auditing procedures and energy conserving control strategies for proper air-washer operations.

Recommended For:

Design, operating and maintenance engineers for textile, tobacco, furniture and pharmaceutical facilities; owners who want to make good decisions about new equipment purchases; consulting engineers responsible for the selection and application of system designs; architects who must advise clients on the best choices for the future; contractors who will be affected by changes in installation and service requirements; and others who have vested interest in the future of the HVAC and utility industry.

You Will:

Increase your knowledge of air-washers, applications, controls and hardware
Discuss psychrometrics of air washers and evaporative cooling
Review control strategies for energy savings
Learn how to survey air-washers and diagnose problems.

Topics Covered Include:

Overview of physical features and applications of air-washers
Physics of air-water systems and its comparison with a closed loop chilled water system
Control systems for optimum performance
Energy conserving strategies for air-washer control systems
Air-washer performance audit
Evaluating the pertinent data and troubleshooting
System testing and balancing
Preventive maintenance and outside services
Water treatment for potential health and static charge effects.

Instructor(s):

Douglas L. Gunnell, P.E., CEM, is president of Gunnell Engineering Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He has more than 40 years of experience in engineering design, consultation and management, which includes 27 years with a major tobacco manufacturer. His areas of concentration include industrial and large commercial HVAC systems, and industrial ventilation/exhaust systems. He is a graduate of NC State University School of Engineering, where he has also been an instructor and lecturer for the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development for 35 years.