Please join us for our monthly meeting of the membership. Each meeting begins with a short networking period, followed by introductions and chapter announcements. 

This month's topics:

• Main Presentation: Hydronics
• Check-in Begins: 11:00 AM 
• Presentation: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Presentation Description: A presentation will be provided covering hydronics. the following are topics to be covered.
  • Low Delta T issue – Reasons
  • Balancing fundamentals
  • Ball valve vs Y pattern globe style
  • Automatic balancing valve vs Modulating Control Valve
  • Differential Pressure Controller in branches
  • Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valve – PIBCV

 Presenter Bio:

Luciano Belo, a professional HVAC engineer, joined IMI Hydronic Engineering in 2009. For the last 8 years, he supported the Latin America engineering in the design of HVAC plants, and assisted contractors and commissioning companies in installation, balancing and troubleshooting large installations. A member of ASHRAE, Luciano has done several presentations in Latin America and regularly presents to audiences in US and Mexico since 2015.

Luciano is a graduate of the University Center of FEI, Brazil, with Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, and has a specialization in HVAC in the SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association).