Nov 11 2008
Did you know that buildings consume
one-third of the energy worldwide? And that by 2030, world energy
consumption is projected to increase 60 percent?
Building owners and facility managers do not need to wait to make
changes in their buildings. Proven technologies, energy conservation
measures and a structured predictive maintenance strategy can effectively
meet the demand and produce energy savings.
To address these opportunities, Trane leaders will be presenting two
educational sessions at the Advanced Facilities Management and Engineering
Conference (AFEC 2008) on November 12-13 in Denver. The conference brings
together facility managers and engineers to discuss the latest trends
related to the management and maintenance of buildings.
"Preventive Maintenance: Optimizing Your Maintenance Program"
When: November 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. (Conference is November 12-13)
Where: Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Center, Denver, CO
Jim Shilling, manager of Trane's Facilities Management Services, and
Charles W. Bennett Jr., a sales manager for Trane, will present "Preventive
Maintenance: Optimizing Your Maintenance Program."
Shilling will discuss how to develop a business plan that aligns a
building's predictive maintenance needs with its overall business goals. He
will also explain the benefits of a good basic maintenance program for
healthful, reliable and efficient HVAC operation; the significant gains
that can be achieved by focusing on performance improvement as opposed to
keeping systems operating at design conditions; and ten specific
suggestions to get more from your HVAC O&M dollar.
Bennett will discuss the vital systems that need to be included in a
preventative maintenance program and how such a program helps to reduce
energy costs and allow for effective asset management and planning. He will
also discuss the essential tools for analyzing chiller reliability,
including vibration analysis, tube testing, oil analysis, exchanger
enhancement and compressor renewal.
"Building for the Future: The Elements of Success"
When: November 13, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Conference is November 12-13)
Where: Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Center, Denver, CO
Dane Taival, director of Trane's controls and contracting business in
the Americas, will present "Building for the Future: The Elements of
Success." Taival will discuss missed opportunities for making existing
buildings more efficient and the proven technologies available to address
the issues, including high efficiency chilled water systems, thermal energy
storage, geothermal heat pump systems, cogeneration and wind power. Also
included in the presentation are energy trends, solutions and technologies,
case examples and an overview on asset management for sustainable building.