The Highly Anticipated Workshop is Back! Advanced Lab Application and Design Workshop with Greenheck and Antec

Tags: Antec Controls, Buckley, Greenheck

Thursday, May 25 10am-3pm

Join the Buckley, Antec Controls, and the Greenheck Engineering teams at Buckleys new training facility for a workshop series focused on the design of critical lab spaces.

Buckley recently moved our offices to 1099 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA and we are so excited to host the first workshop in our 40 person training room. Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

For those who cannot join the event in person, they can join virtually.

Buckleys Training Room

Agenda for Thursday, May 25

10:00 AM – Session 1: Precision Airflow Control Devices with Antec Controls

  • Identify a device as a high accuracy terminal or a venturi valve
  • Identify the unique differences of different venturi valves and high accuracy terminal units in the market
  • Identify the design and operational features of different venturi valves and high accuracy terminal units in the market
  • Apply venturi valves and high accuracy terminal to critical space design

11:00 AM – Session 2: Lab Exhaust Ventilation Systems with Greenheck

  • System basics including virtual lab demo 
  • Overview of Exhaust Fan Styles
  • Nozzle types – Dilution, High Plume, Variable Geometry (Virtual Lab)
  • Operation Options – N+1 vs N-1, Fan Qty optimization for Energy Purposes
  • Best Practices to Reduce Sound, Vibration and Energy Usage, Guy-Wires, Structural Support

1:00 PM – Session 3: Room Pressurization Solutions for Critical Spaces with Antec Controls

  • Understand the difference between open loop and closed loop controls
  • Determine what type of control loop a given air valve technology uses
  • Identify the design and operational features of different venturi valves and high accuracy terminal units in the market
  • Review applications of each type of control strategy

2:00 PM – Session 4: Lab Exhaust Fan Control Strategies with Greenheck

  • How the exhaust fan system works with the lab controls
  • Sequences of operation for efficient fan operation
  • Effective solutions for unique operation conditions
  • Lab fan control strategies with packaged factory controls
  • Energy Savings Solutions – Energy Recovery, Pre-Engineered Systems, Controls Options (staging)

About the Presenters

David Gagnon

Business Development Manager

Price Antec Controls

David has 30+ years in the Laboratory Controls Industry. Prior to joining the Antec Controls Team he was General Manager for Phoenix Controls.

Matt Gaedtke

Segment Manager of Lab & Fume Exhaust Systems

Greenheck

Matt has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an MBA from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. 

Matt participates on ASHRAE TC9.10 Laboratory Systems, is a member of NE Wisconsin ASHRAE, and is Chairman of AMCA International’s statistical program.

Matt has 25 years’ experience in sales, marketing, and applications in the HVAC industry and has presented on a variety of HVAC subjects including fan fundamentals, laboratory/hospital exhaust systems, enclosed parking facility exhaust, ammonia exhaust systems, and fan efficiency.