ASHRAE Columbus Chaper

ASHRAE May Luncheon
2026-05-18 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our monthly chapter luncheon with networking and technical content.
Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus, OH 43210

ASHRAE May Luncheon - It's All Airflow!
2026-05-18 11:45 - 13:00
🎓 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
