Agenda Item Details
Day 1   Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
8:00 - 9:00pm
Humidity Control Done Right
Presented By:

Nicholas Lea is a Global Product Manager at the Condair Group based in Ottawa, Ontario.  He is a graduate of Carleton University and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.  As well, he is a licensed Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario and a LEED accredited professional, with specialization in building design and construction (LEED AP BD+C).

 

Nick’s dedication to the HVAC industry is evident through his participation with ASHRAE TC 5.11 (Humidification), where he is currently serving as Chair, and 5.7 (Evaporative Cooling) Technical Committees.  Additionally, Nick is active within the HVAC Manufacturers Industry Association, AHRI, where he is past Chair of the humidifier section.  He is a contributing author for ASHRAE Method of Test 164.3, the forthcoming 164.4, AHRI Standard 620, and AHRI Standard 640.

 

Description

Humidity Control Done Right

It is well known that proper indoor environmental quality supports health and well being for occupants.  Often overlooked however is control of humidity, in particular, avoiding issues with dryness.  Recent research shows a much stronger relationship between indoor air hydration and the health of occupants than was previously thought.  Learn about the link between humidity and health, the causes of seasonal dryness, as well as best practices for mitigating dry indoor environments.  The primary focus is commercial buildings, however, we will also briefly discuss how these concepts apply to residences and industrial applications as well.

 
Presenter's Background

 

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