Fundamentals of insulation – critical selection factors is to be a key point of discussion at ASHRAE Oryx Chapter seminar

The ASHRAE-Oryx chapter, in association with M/s FTC Qatar WLL, will be conducting a full-day seminar on two topics –

Fundamentals of insulation – green buildings and Passive fire protection systems. The event will be held on April 30 at The College of North Atlantic (Building 1, Lecture Hall: 1). The presentations will be made on the following topics:

Presenter: George Georgiou, International Sales and Marketing Manager, Sekisui Foam International

Topic: Fundamentals of insulation – critical selection factors and their effect on long-term building sustainability

1. Introduction
2. Insulation – centrepiece of the green building concept and energy savings
   • a) Global perspective (USA, AUS)
   • b) Future trends
3. Fundamentals of insulation – critical factors that affect selection and performance
4. Safety in insulation systems
   • a) A review of current fire and smoke standards and trends
   • b) Deficiencies in current standards
   • c) Third party certification systems
5. Examination of insulation critical performance factors – theory versus reality
   • a) Thermal conductivity
   • b) Vapour permeability
   • c) Water absorption
6. Changes of insulation performance over time and implication to owners
7. Decision-making for insulation – upfront cost versus long- term benefit
   • a) Current trends in decision making
   • b) Lack of awareness of the importance of insulation
   • c) Lack of “long-term” energy-saving perspective
8. Illustration/comparison of energy costs in running AC systems using different types of insulation
   • a) Energy-saving predictor software (Sekisui)

Presenter: Edward Gaynor, Technical Advisor, Promat Fire Protection

Topic: Passive fire protection systems

1. 1. Fire and smoke penetration seals
   • Theory of fire compartmentalisation
   • Failure criteria
   • Penetration seals and fire performance
2. 2. Promat solutions
   • a) Fire rated duct works
   • b) Fire-testing methods
   • c) Design considerations
   • d) Advantages board solutions
   • e) Promat solutions
3. 3. Fire and blast-resistant walls
   • Advantages of demountable barriers
   • Promat solutions for demountable barriers

According to the Chapter, ASHRAE members who wish to attend the event are requested to confirm by e-mail before April 27, after which the registrations will close. For more details, Seenu Pillai of the Chapter is available at +974 5562 6509.