EVENTS

Chapter Meeting:

April ASHRAE Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 11th, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: 3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Presenter: David Schurk

Topic: Demystifying Desiccant Dehumidification It's (Not) Rocket Science

This presentation will delve into the dynamics of designing and maintaining energy-efficient and sustainable desiccant dehumidification systems for various market segments. It will provide attendees with an understanding of the following: 

1. How desiccant dehumidification works and how components interact to provide a thermodynamically eloquent moisture removal system. 

2. Why desiccant based dehumidification differs from that of more traditional refrigerant based DX or chilled water methods, and why this is important in achieving lower indoor moisture conditions. 

3. The myriad of applications including hospitals, clean rooms, pharmaceutical, food processing, archival storage, aerospace, and others where desiccant dehumidification is the perfect solution. 

4. Why dedicated desiccant dehumidification equipment can perform independently of the space sensible heat ratio (SHR), eliminating associated frosting and freezing issues that traditional cooling coils face when trying to achieve low leaving air temperatures. 

David Schurk holds the positions of Director of Applied Engineering and National Sales Manager at Innovative Air Technologies in Covington, GA. Additionally, he serves as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and Instructor for the Humidity Control I & II ASHRAE Learning Institute courses. Previously, David chaired the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Sustainability and Decarbonization Leadership Task Force. With over 40 years of experience, David has contributed significantly to HVAC systems design and analysis across diverse sectors, specializing in healthcare and aerospace environmental control and air quality. David’s expertise is recognized through numerous ASHRAE Journal articles, frequent speaking engagements both domestic and internationally, and he is an acclaimed authority in dehumidification analysis, system design, component selection, and building integration.