ASHRAE May Luncheon – It’s All Airflow!
May 18 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
🎓 ASHRAE May Luncheon
Topic: It’s All Airflow!
Presenter: Kishor Kankari
Kishor Kankari is an HVAC systems expert specializing in airflow dynamics and ventilation design. With years of experience in commercial and industrial applications, he brings practical insights into how proper airflow impacts building performance, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency.
About This Session:
Airflow is the fundamental principle underlying all HVAC system performance. This session will explore:
- Airflow Fundamentals: Understanding CFM, pressure differentials, and air distribution patterns
- Ventilation Requirements: ASHRAE Standard 62.1 compliance and indoor air quality
- System Balancing: Techniques for achieving proper airflow across all terminal units
- Fan Laws: How to predict system performance using fan affinity laws
- Energy Efficiency: Optimizing airflow to minimize fan energy consumption
- Troubleshooting: Common airflow problems and their solutions
- Measurement Techniques: Using airflow hoods, pitot tubes, and anemometers correctly
Key Takeaways:
- How to calculate and verify required ventilation airflow rates
- Understanding the relationship between airflow and HVAC equipment selection
- Troubleshooting comfort complaints through systematic airflow analysis
- ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation rate procedure made practical
- Optimizing VFD fan performance using fan laws
📅 Date: May 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus
🔗 Register: ashraecolumbus.org