Seventeenth Symposium on
Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates
Call for Papers
AT&T Conference Center
Austin, Texas
August 24-26, 2010
Abstract deadline March 31, 2010
Co-hosted by
Energy Systems Laboratory
About the Abstracts
Technical papers are solicited for the 2010 Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates to be held August 24-26, 2010. The Symposium will be held during 24-25 with the post-workshops on the 16th. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency 2010 Conference (CATEE). Together these create a unique blend of symposia dedicated to energy efficiency and clean air. The conference site will be the AT&T Conference Center located at the AT&T Conference Center on the University of Texas campus, Austin, Texas. This unique and premier conference focuses principally on building air conditioning performance in hot and humid climates. Attendees are upper level energy managers, building managers, architects, designers, consultants, utility representatives, code officials, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, consumers and researchers from around the world.
The purpose of the symposium is to accomplish technology transfer?from the laboratories of leading academic institutions, research organizations and industry; and from the best practices of practicing design and operations professionals?to the building industry at large. Identification of new equipment and processes is of major importance. However, the paper and presentation should be free of commercialism.
Authors wishing to present a paper for consideration must submit a 200-400 word abstract for each proposed paper no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (electronic format required). All abstracts will be peer reviewed, and the acceptance based on content quality, originality and composition. A draft copy of an accepted paper must be received by Wedneday, June 16, 2010. The final corrected manuscripts must be received by
Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
Papers are usually allotted 20-25 minutes for presentation, followed by a five-minute discussion. The presenter of each paper receives a reduced registration rate to the symposium which includes a copy of the proceedings and admission to all technical sessions.
Instructions for Abstracts
1. Abstracts should be 200 to 400 words in length.
2. Include one or more keywords from the list of topics.
3. Include title and all co-authors, address, phone number, fax number and email address.
1. Include primary author?s full name and company position.
2. Include short cover biography of primary author.
6. Abstracts must be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (electronic format required).
Send to: Rose Sauser
Senior Conference Coordinator
Energy Systems Lab
Phone: (979) 847-8950
Email: rosesauser at tees.tamus.edu
Topic Suggestions
1. Indoor Air Quality
Measurement & Control
Energy considerations
Filters, Humidity, Remediation
Impact of ASHRAE 62Indoor pollutants
Material selection
Optimization
Sick buildings, toxic sources
1. Renewable Energy Technologies and Applications
Solar Thermal
Solar PV
Wind Energy
Fuel Cells
Combined Heat & Power
Bioenergy
Geothermal
Hydrogen
Hydropower
Air Conditioning Systems
Absorption/Compression
Chilled water systems
Desiccant, gas and solar
Direct & indirect evaporative
Economizer systems
Innovative Applications
Heat Pumps-conventional/ground source
Moisture removal
Performance considerations
Strategies for reducing outside air
Variable vs. constant air volume systems
Impact of ASHRAE Standard, IECC 90.1
1. Thermal Storage/Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Analysis and system design
Residential & commercial applications
System control & optimization
Distributed energy resources (DER) and applications
Industrial gas turbines
Microturbines
Gas-Fired Reciprocating Engines
Hybrid Power Systems
Thermally Activated Technologies
Energy Storage
Technology Base ? Advanced materials and oil heat research
1. Energy Data, Monitoring & Analysis
Building simulation software tools for benchmarking consumption
Data Input for EMCS-demand & load management
Instrumentation technologies
M&V Protocols: IPMVP, ASHRAE Guideline 14, Individual state guidelines
Data project case studies
Data presentation, assessment and analysis techniques for pre-project benchmarking and
post-project diagnostics
Advanced metering services
1. Moisture & Humidity Control
Design strategies for moisture control
Humidity & comfort
Identifying and solving moisture problems
Innovative Strategies
Attic Ventilation
Case Studies
1. Institutional, Government, & Utility Energy & Environmental Policies and Programs
Education/Communication
Innovative financing
Low income issues/strategies
Marketing energy conservation
Residential DSM
Texas LoanSTAR Program
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
Rebuild America Program
K-12
Colleges and universities
State and local government
Commercial buildings
FEMP
DOE
1. Lighting Design & Systems
PV Supplemented Lighting
Daylighting utilization/design lighting control systems
New lighting technologies
1. Envelope Issues
Glazing
Insulation performance/placement
Manufactured structures
Commercial design and efficiency
Residential and multifamily housing design and efficiency
Radiant barriers
Slab/foundation considerations
1. Best Practice
Residential or commercial building design
Commissioning existing buildings
Operations and maintenance
O&M technologies and procedures
Motors
Compressed air
Performance contracts
Web based services
1. Codes & Standards
Above Code
International Energy Conservation Code/International Residential Code
Code applications of ASHRAE Stds. 90.1, 90.2 and 62
Code implementation issues
Compliance tools
Energy rating systems and software
1. Sustainable Design/Green Buildings
Issues and status of deregulation in the U.S. or within a deregulated state
High Performance Residential
High Performance Commercial
Verifying Performance
LEED
Carbon Neutral/Off Grid
1. Design Issues for Severe Weather and Homeland Security
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
Backup power
Insurance issues
Homeland security threats
Supply-side
Electricity and natural gas procurement methods and strategies
Integrated supply and demand-side strategies
Benefits, shortfalls, difficulties and implementation of demand response and real-time pricing tariffs
Symposium Executive Staff
Mr. Donnie Herrin, Symposium Executive Director, Energy Knowledge Group
Dr. Jeff S. Haberl, P.E., Symposium Technical Director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Mr. Robin K. Vieira, Symposium Advisory Committee, Florida Solar Energy Center
Ms. Rose Sauser, Senior Conference Coordinator, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Ms. Jessica Coffin, Conference Coordinator, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
