Chapter Meetings

REPORTS FROM ASHRAE WINTER MEETING IN ORLANDO UCLAN students and ASHRAE Northern Section Chair Frank Mills FCIBSE, FASHRAE will report on the presentations and events held during the 5 day winter conference and the associated Tarde Show (organised by AHR). UCLAN students attended as part of their course work and were present at technical events, […]

In this session we will discuss whether the current and projected generation of renewable energy can meet the escalating global demand for electricity from digital data. We will also look at whether there is a real risk that the demand for digital data could, at some point in the future, exceed feasible electricity production capabilities. […]

Join us in the Building Services Exhibition & Technology Awards 2025. This year the event focuses on Net Zero Data Centres and will bring together professionals such as consulting engineers, contractors, manufacturers, architects and future graduates in a single place! Program Time Event West Park Teaching Hub Exhibition area 12:00 - 14:30 Networking, lunch & […]

This webinar explores the key hazards associated with different types of refrigerants and the safety systems required to manage those risks in commercial and industrial refrigeration applications. Refrigerant selection is influenced by factors such as cost, direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2), and inherent safety risks. For example, while toxic refrigerants […]

Webinar: Removing the Artificial from Artificial Intelligence: Examples of Realistic & Successful Applications of AI in Building Controls Summary Artificial intelligence (Al) is being used in many ways across the building industry. This presentation dives into real world applications of Al in Controls including experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Technologies discussed are practical applications of […]

In this webinar, we unpack the challenges and misconceptions around water use in data centres. We’ll explore why water is a powerful cooling tool and look at innovative strategies that use water smarter, improve cooling efficiency, and support more sustainable operations - offering a clearer perspective on how the industry can balance performance with environmental […]

The seminar planned for 10 October provides the ideal opportunity for our President Bill McQuade to present his presidential theme of 2025-26 ASHRAE Society Year "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life." Bill will be supported by specialists in IAQ, Clean air technology and effective ventilation. The new Leeds University ‘Healthy buildings network’ which has been established at […]

In the context of airborne infection control, it is critical that the ventilation system is able to extract the contaminated exhaled air within the shortest possible time.  In order to minimise the spread of contaminated air exhaled by occupants efficiently, a novel Personalized Ventilation (PV) - Personalized Exhaust (PE) system has been developed, which aims […]