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September 2024 Meeting – Black and McDonald Office Tour
September 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
TOPIC: Tour of Black and McDonald’s Office and Hybrid VRF Presentation
For this event we will be touring Black and McDonald’s new state of the art office in Dieppe and learning about the systems used. Following the tour there will be a presentation providing a technical overview of Hybrid VRF (HVRF). HVRF is a VRF heat recovery system that uses water in occupant zones. This introduces a whole new level of flexibility in building design, revolutionizing the way we see VRF.
HVRF systems are the industry’s first system to use refrigerant between the outdoor unit and the Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC) and water between the HBC and the indoor units. This makes it ideal for buildings with small-occupied spaces as the technology does not use refrigerant between the HBC and Indoor Fan Coil Units. This allows for designing without concern for refrigerant concentration limits. The system uses traditional VRF technology and is suitable for a wide variety of installations by allowing centralized control, individual operation, and simultaneous heating and cooling with heat recovery.
HYBRID VRF SYSTEMS
- No refrigerant in occupied zones
- Smaller system refrigerant volume
- Simultaneous heating and cooling operation with a 2-pipe system
- High energy efficiency through heat recovery
Recommended audience: Engineers, Contractors, Manufacturer Reps, Students, Building Owners
About the Presenters:
Eric Leblanc, P.Eng – HVAC Technical Sales Representative – Enertrak
Eric has been working with consulting engineers, contractors and end-users in the design and technical support of VRF systems on a daily basis since 2010. He has been involved on hundreds of successful VRF installations all throughout Atlantic Canada.
Frederik Bernard , P.Tech – Department Manager – Black and McDonald
With over 18 years of experience in commercial mechanical projects, Frederik Bernard began his professional career as a Mechanical Technologist at MCW Maricor. During his nearly seven-year tenure there, he gained extensive expertise in mechanical building engineering before transitioning to Black & McDonald to further pursue his growing interest in building construction.
Since the establishment of the commercial mechanical department at Black & McDonald in 2012, Frederik and his team have been instrumental in its growth and success. Under his leadership, the department has expanded significantly, enhancing Black & McDonald’s esteemed reputation within the industry.
Frederik has also been a dedicated member of ASHRAE since 2013, and on the board of director of MCANB contributing to his ongoing professional development and industry engagement.
Outside of work, Frederik is an avid outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring nature through camping, cycling, and ATV adventures.
Frederik’s blend of technical expertise and passion for construction has helped the B&M team build this state-of-the-art office, supporting the company’s continued expansion and delivery of exceptional projects and services to their clients.
Event Details:
When: September 10th, 2024
Location: Black and McDonald Office @ 1350 Aviation Ave, Dieppe NB E1A 9A3
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Arrive for the tour
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Tour + Presentation
Pricing
Registration is free for this tour. Please note that there will not be any food served, but we do ask that you register in advance.
Note: Please RSVP through EvenBrite for this event by 4pm on Monday, September 9th.
If you have any issues registering or accessing the event please reach out to Contact.AshraeNBPEI@gmail.com