Chris Ouellette
Username
Christopher Ouellette
Proposer First Name
Christopher
Proposer Email
couellette@hvac.mea.com
Proposer Last Name
Ouellette
Proposer Company/Organization
Mitsubishi Electric Trane US LLC
Proposer Phone
(978) 241-0487
Proposer Job Title
Business Development Manager - Northeast
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposer Additional Info
I've been in HVAC sales for nearly 25 years, have a passion for our industry, it's people it's technology, and our environment. I am an active outdoor enthusiast.
Proposed Session Description
This session will discuss the advantages and challenges associated using CO2 Heat Pumps for decarbonizing and efficiently electrifying commercial-scale Domestic Hot Water systems. The session will outline and discuss the QAHV CO2 DHW solution. We will explain the functionality, operation, scalability, and relevant design challenges related to these types of solution. This session will discuss the use and benefit of CO2 as a refrigerant and bring to light what the future of environmentally sustainable buildings can be. Participants will understand the energy benefits of low input, off-peak storage which will allow for more users and for a more integrated and flexible electric grid.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
While this session does not directly address diversity, equity or inclusion, commercial scale DHW is quickly showing its benefits for large-scale (passive and standard type) affordable multifamily housing. Due to its scalability small to very large scale projects can be addressed.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to discuss the theory and applications associated with CO2 based all electric commercial DHW systems
Participants will gain an understanding the mechanical requirements associated with this burgeoning technology and how all-electric DHW layouts grossly differ from fossil fuel systems
Participants will leave with a keen sense how using all-electric solutions are beneficial to the end-user, and the environment while still allowing our electric infrastructure to expand
Participant will clearly be able to Identify the significant paradigm shift required, and the associated challenges CO2 commercial scale DHW bring to our design professionals.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
Cain has given talks on the QAHV in the past. This presentation will be unique for this event.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
45-50 minute PPT session with 10-15 minute facilitated discussion/Q&A.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
With over 22 years of Mitsubishi VRF experience ranging from install & service to production & design, Cain White is a perfect fit for his role as Director of Commercial Product Management. Originally from the UK, Cain has been able to bring his world view to the US marketplace by identifying, leveraging and sourcing relevant Mitsubishi factory-solutions from around the globe. In addition to VRF, Cain leads our product development teams for DOAS, ERV's, and all hydronic products.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
By bringing-to-light some of the worlds newest technologies to progressive, powerful groups such as NESEA, we hope to influence change. Change toward a better, cleaner, more sustainable future. This proposal outlines one of those important changes. While heatpumps dominate the energy headlines, almost all outline the benefits of heating & cooling only. By focusing on heatpump DHW attendees will be enlightened and get a sense of what all-electric whole building solutions can look like. We hope you will add this presentation proposal to the lineup!
Reviewer 1
Ngo, Tammy
Reviewer 2
Bales, Bart
Curator
Bales, Bart
Proposal #
112
Session #
805
Committee Decision
Accepted
Presenters
Full Description
Heat pumps are dominating the headlines. This session addresses the use of heat pumps in the commercial DHW marketplace, which up until recently, had not been a viable solution. By bringing CO2 heat pumps to the forefront, participants will be challenged to new ways of thinking. Any new and relevant technology is important to learn about right now! CO2 based heat pump commercial DHW is important due to its market novelty and it’s apt timing relevant to the significant market demand for all-electric solutions. By candidly discussing the benefits and challenges associated with these types of systems, participants will gain a better understanding of its viability in various applications. Furthermore, important discussions need to take place relative to the significant paradigm shift required for MEP firms with their DHW design. New, efficient heat pump DHW systems layout, and operate quite different than fossil fuel systems. This will require the adoption of collaborative practices and new mind set for mechanical engineers and architects.