Sizing & Selecting HVAC Equipment for Proper Humidity Control
The leading causes for moisture/mold problems in buildings are related to envelope problems (i.e., leaks through roofs, walls, foundations, windows, […]
Author: Glenn Hourahan
Glenn Hourahan directs ACCA’s technical activities in the creation and maintenance of design manuals, standards & codes, contractor accreditation programs, and develops ACCA’s educational policy for an evolving workforce. Related duties are in program management, identification/generation of new approaches and opportunities, workforce development, creation of supporting technical documents, standards/code body interactions, and technical representation of the contracting community with allied organizations and associations. The overarching aim is to provide tools and information that support HVAC practitioners in delivering energy-efficient, high quality indoor environments (comfort, health, and productivity). Mr. Hourahan has 25+ years of experience in the HVACR industry and is a licensed professional engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Environmental Science from John Hopkins University, and an MBA from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a Fellow of, and is actively involved with, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Additionally, he serves on the U.S. National Team of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Program and serves on the Executive Committee of the High Performance Building Council. Prior to joining ACCA in 2002, Mr. Hourahan was the Vice President of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute (ARTI) and Director of Technology at the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI; now known as the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, AHRI). In this concurrent role, he was instrumental in the establishment and management of several multi-year, multi-million dollar research initiatives for the HVAC industry. Previously, he worked for Automatic Equipment Sales (an independent distributor of HVACR equipment) and Dunham-Bush Inc. (a manufacturer of screw compressors and chiller packages).
Impact of Installation Faults on Heat Pump Performance
Studies have proved that poor installations effect the performance of systems. ACCA’s Glenn Hourahan explains in detail the effects.
