The BISPA team recently supported the ASHRAE Regional Conference at Loughborough University. With more than 56,000 members from over 132 nations, ASHRAE is a diverse organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning).

The four day event brought together delegates, managers, decision makers and technical experts from around the world to discuss the latest HVAC issues and developments.

BISPA was on hand to help lead discussions and present an overview of our applications research.  Presentations on “Energy saving in HVAC system through pipework design” by Ryan Wesley and “Developing intelligent and interactive HVAC pipe network” by Vijay Srikandarajah were well received.

BISPA also had a display stand, enabling delegates to learn more about the work being undertaken with Tata Steel and their hot-finished conveyance tubes, as well as trying out the latest in our VR (Virtual Reality) pipework training headsets.

A highlight for many during the conference was a guided tour around our Loughborough BISPA Pipework Training Centre, where they could see first-hand the work that the BISPA researchers and students are undertaking on corrosion, jointing, heat transfer and pressure, as well as VR and BIM (Building Information Modelling).