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Success StoriesDESICCANT HUMIDITY CONTROL VAN Exhibition Reports ORNL Announces Partnership
with the Energy Solutions Center for Disseminating Information on the
Benefits of Desiccant Dehumidification Systems doe Dehumidification,
Improving Indoor Air Quality and Energy Cost Savings
ASHE and ASHRAE Co-Host the DHCV
at Their Joint Conferences: The DHCV exhibited the energy efficiency, humidity control, and indoor air quality benefits of desiccant dehumidification, especially when used in healthcare facilities. The two independently controlled temperature and humidity zones of the DHCV allowed the attendees to physically experience the sensations of the “cold and clammy” (high relative humidity) conditions typically found in conventionally cooled surgical suites (in one zone) as well as the improved humidity control (low relative humidity) of desiccant dehumidification (in the other zone). The DHCV also exhibited the benefits of integrating desiccant dehumidifiers with combined heat and power (CHP) systems for waste heat recovery. The DHCV exhibit was co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, through Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Gas Technology Institute. The DHCV Tour facilitators included:
Mark Nunnelly also made a presentation, titled “Why is it Raining in my Surgery Suite?” which provided attendees with a better understanding of the causes for the moisture and humidity phenomenon associated with operating rooms. His presentation provided solutions to eliminate the problem.
FAHCA and FHCEA Conference/Exhibition
Hosts the DHCV On the first day of the conference, Douglas Kosar (Principal Research Engineer, University of Illinois at Chicago, Energy Resources Center) made a general session presentation to over 600 A/Es and healthcare administrators on the current issues in building humidity control, the basics of desiccant dehumidification technology, and the “Humidity Control Experience” provided by the DHCV. He also guided tours of the DHCV, and answered desiccant technology and application questions over the course of the two-day exhibition. Doug was assisted on the DHCV tours the first day by John Fischer of SEMCO, a manufacturer of desiccant based HVAC equipment. John also presented on “Optimizing Humidity Control & Energy Consumption in Medical Environments” to the mechanical breakaway session. Another manufacturer of desiccant based HVAC equipment, Munters, provided additional expertise for the DHCV tours. Cheryl Hughes of Munters’ Commercial Dehumidification Division and their local representative, Todd Whitson of Tom Barrow Company, joined Doug in the DHCV both days.
APGA Hosts the DHCV
Nicor Hosted the DHCV Nicor, the parent company of Nicor Gas, hosted two symposia on Desiccant Dehumidification and tours of the Desiccant Humidity Control Van (DHCV). Nicor also announced the launch of its Pur-Aero as an indoor air quality management solutions provider. Over 40 professionals attended the symposia (at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and toured the DHCV. The event was directed at professionals from Nicor’s commercial and industrial customers, and consulting and engineering companies. Clyde Schafer (Nicor) was the primary speaker at the symposia. The Gas Technology Institute (GTI) co-hosted the event held at its facility in Des Plaines, IL. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and GTI, through its Cooling Solutions Fund, co-sponsored the DHCV exhibition. The messages in the DHCV for this event also included the applications and benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) systems. One of the CHP system messages showed how to use waste thermal energy from power generation equipment for regenerating desiccants. Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago) and Dharam Punwani (Avalon Consulting) hosted the visitors, on behalf of the sponsors, in the two zones of the DHCV. Dave Kalensky (GTI) was the tour leader and Jim Sand (ORNL) represented ORNL at this event. Following touring the DHCV, the visitors also had the opportunity to review a variety of desiccant dehumidifiers exhibited, adjacent to the DHCV, by various manufacturers: Bry-Air, CDI, Kathabar, Munters, Stultz ATS, and Seasons 4.
AGA/SGA National Accounts Conference
Attendees Toured the Over 70 gas utility professionals, along with their national accounts clients, toured the Desiccant/Humidity Control Van (DHCV) at Gas Technology Institute’s (GTI) headquarters, in Des Plaines, IL. The tour was part of the American Gas Association (AGA)/Southern Gas Association (SGA)-sponsored National Accounts Conference and Exhibition, in Chicago, IL (held August 17-19). During the tour, the visitors experienced the comfort provided by desiccant-based humidity control systems and learned about the applications and benefits of these systems for controlling humidity and improving energy efficiency. The tour also included a presentation about the applications and benefits of using combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and GTI, through its Cooling Solutions Collaboration Fund, co-sponsored the DHCV tour. Facilitators during the tours were: Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago), Dharam Punwani (Avalon Consulting), Dave Kalensky (GTI) and Jim Sand (ORNL). Following the tour, visitors viewed a variety of desiccant dehumidifiers (manufactured by Bry-Air, CDI, Kathabar, Munters, and Stultz ATS) that were displayed outside GTI’s Distributed Energy Technology Center.
GTI Hosts the Desiccant Humidity
Control Van Gas Technology Institute (GTI) hosted the Desiccant Humidity Control Van
(DHCV) at its headquarters, in Des Plaines, IL. Over 50 professionals from
the Chicago area toured the DHCV and learned about the applications and
benefits of using desiccant systems for dehumidification and improving
energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Oak Ridge
National Laboratory (ORNL), and GTI, through its Cooling Solutions Collaboration
Fund, co-sponsored the DHCV exhibition. The tours of the DHCV also included a presentation on the applications and benefits of using combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Facilitators during the tours were: Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago), Dharam Punwani (Avalon Consulting) and Dave Kalensky (GTI). Following the tours, visitors also had the opportunity to visit the GTI Distributed Resources Center test facility and talk with a number of manufacturers of desiccant dehumidifiers. City Public Service Hosted the
Desiccant Humidity Control Van Twenty-four professionals toured the DHC Van during five hours (8 a.m.
until 1 p.m.) of open house hosted by the City Public Service (CPS). These
professionals were predominantly from architect and engineering (A/E) firms
and CPS clients from Pat Kotara hosted the DHC Van on behalf of CPS. Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago) and Danny Dotson (Munters) were the two desiccant experts who gave guided tours of the DHCV and answered questions of the visitors. The Desiccant Humidity Control
Van Exhibited at the 40th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the American
Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Over 200 healthcare facility professionals toured the DHC Van during 7.5
hours of exhibition time, scheduled during lunch breaks and reception hour
on July 14 and 15. The U.S. Department of For this event, messages inside the DHC Van had been expanded in scope to include combined heat and power (CHP) systems for healthcare facilities. One of the CHP system messages shows how to use waste thermal energy from power generation equipment for regenerating desiccants Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago) and Dharam Punwani (Avalon Consulting) hosted the DHC Van on behalf of the sponsors, and Danny Dotson and Peter Teige represented Munters as the desiccant equipment manufacturer co-host. DHCV Milestone Achievement The 1000th individual toured the Desiccant Humidity Control Van at the 2003 International Conference (March 10-12) of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering in Phoenix, AZ. The tours have been providing architects, engineers, consultants, and others with technical background and guidelines on moisture management for targeted building types in humid climates. The American Society for Healthcare
Engineering (ASHE) Hosted the DHCV at its 2003 International Conference
and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design, and Construction The conference and exhibition was held at the Phoenix Civic Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 180 attendees toured the DHCV during seven hours of exhibition time, scheduled during lunch breaks and cocktails ‘hour’. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and Gas Technology Institute, through its Cooling Solutions Fund, co-sponsored the DHCV exhibition. Doug Kosar (Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago) and Jan Berry (ORNL) hosted the DHCV, on behalf of DOE/ORNL and GTI. The DHCV was co-hosted by Bill Szabo, on behalf of Kathabar, Inc., and Mark Nunnelly, on behalf of Concepts and Designs, Inc. Doug Kosar, Mark Nunnelly, and Bill Szabo are desiccant technology and
application experts for The attendees who toured the DHCV were highly qualified and very interested in the information provided in the DHCV and by the experts. These attendees had been sensitized to the importance of humidity control and ventilation in healthcare facilities by several technical sessions at the conference, including:
More information on these technical sessions is available at: www.hospitalconnect.com/ashe/conference/PDC2003/agenda.html DHC Van Exhibited at the 2002 Business
Energy Solutions Conference & Expo Over 360 attendees of the conference and the three-day AEE course on “Fundamentals of Indoor Air Quality” toured the van. The following organizations cosponsored
A number of desiccant technology and humidity control experts provided guided tours of the DHC Van and answered questions related to moisture management in buildings and indoor air quality. These experts included:
Atlanta Gas Light Company Hosted
the DHC Van Atlanta Gas Company, the largest and the oldest subsidiary of AGL
Resources, Inc. hosted the DHC van to facilitate dissemination of
desiccant technology applications and benefits information The following organizations cosponsored the event:
DHC Van Exhibited at the 25th World
Energy Engineering Congress The inaugural exhibition of the DHC Van at the 25th World Energy Congress
(Organized by the Association of Energy Engineers) was a huge success.
Over 450 guests toured the DHC Van.
A number of desiccant technology and humidity control experts provided guided tours of the DHC Van and answered questions related to moisture management in buildings and processes. These experts included:
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school districts. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Oak Ridge
National Laboratory (ORNL), and Gas Technology Institute, through its Cooling
Solutions Fund, co-sponsored the DHC Van exhibition. This event was scheduled
after completing the DHC Van exhibition at the 40th Annual Conference and
Exhibition of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) on
July 15 in San Antonio.
Energy,
through its Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and Gas Technology Institute,
through its Cooling Solutions Fund, co-sponsored the DHC Van exhibition.
humidity
control. They provided guided tours of the DHCV and answered questions
related to moisture management, indoor air quality and ventilation in hospitals
especially in operating rooms) and other healthcare buildings. Jan Berry
presented information on combined cooling, heating and power (CHP) systems,
including integration of desiccant dehumidification using waste heat from
on-site power production, for healthcare facilities.
the
DHC Van exhibition:
to
A& E companies, county and school decision makers, and property owners
and developers. Two desiccant technology experts, John Fischer (Semco)
and Richard Taft (Munters Corporation), made presentations, provided
guided tours and answered questions of over 30 attendees. A copy of the
presentation is available 
The
following organizations cosponsored the DHC Van exhibition:
