ASHRAE April Luncheon – Refrigerant Techno-economics
April 20 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
🎓 ASHRAE April Luncheon
Topic: Refrigerant Techno-economics
Presenter: Davide Ziviani
Davide Ziviani is a leading expert in refrigerant systems and sustainable HVAC technology. With extensive experience in both academic research and practical application, he specializes in analyzing the economic and environmental impact of refrigerant choices in modern building systems.
About Refrigerant Techno-economics:
This field examines the intersection of refrigerant technology and financial decision-making:
- Cost Analysis: Comparing total cost of ownership for different refrigerant systems including purchase, maintenance, and refrigerant replacement costs over equipment lifecycle
- Environmental Impact: GWP (Global Warming Potential) implications and their financial consequences
- Regulatory Compliance: EPA Section 608, F-Gas regulations, and ASHRAE Standard 34 requirements
- System Selection: Making economically sound decisions when selecting HVAC equipment based on refrigerant choice
- Leak Prevention: Financial impact of refrigerant leaks and ROI on leak detection systems
- Future-Proofing: Anticipating regulatory changes and market availability of refrigerants
What you’ll learn:
- How to calculate total cost of ownership for refrigerant systems
- Evaluating the financial impact of proposed refrigerant regulations
- Making the business case for low-GWP refrigerant equipment
- ASHRAE Standard 34 refrigerant designation and safety classifications
- Strategies for reducing lifecycle costs through proper system maintenance
📅 Date: April 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus
🔗 Register: ashraecolumbus.org