Workshop on HVAC systems

Midwest Art Conservation Center presents the workshop: HVAC Systems:
Design, Construction, Operation and Associated Implications for
Museums, Libraries, and Archival Collections Care

MACC is presenting a comprehensive two-day workshop on issues
regarding heating, ventilating and air conditioning design,
construction, operation and associated implications for cultural
collections care. This workshop will take place on May 8-9, 2008 at
MINITEX, located on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis West
Bank campus.

Workshop topics will include: Defining Performance Criteria; Central
Air Handling Systems; Central Heating Systems; Central Cooling
Systems; Humidification Systems; Dehumidification Systems; Building
Pressurization; New Buildings, Renovations and Building Additions;
Value Engineering; Operating Cost Implications; Commissioning;
Energy Conservation and Energy Management; Case Studies; and Best
Practices.

Workshop objectives are to provide attendees with information needed
to understand, influence, and evaluate the work of design,
construction, and operations teams in their respective institutions.
This two-day workshop will be taught by Rebecca T. Ellis, PE, LEEDR
AP, CCP, CxA, Questions and SolutionsR Engineering, Chaska,
Minnesota.

This is a two-day professional workshop at a cost of $355 for
nonmembers. MACC members receive a 20 per cent discount.  A further
reduced rate is available to institutions with smaller budgets and
to currently enrolled students.

Please contact

    Melinda Markell
    Preservation Services Coordinator
    612-870-3128
    info<-a t->preserveart< . >org

for more information.

The registration deadline for this workshop is May 1, 2008.

MACC Preservation Services is generously supported by the National
Endowment for the Humanities, the Travelers Foundation and
Individual Contributors

Melinda Markell
Preservation Services Coordinator
Midwest Art Conservation Center
formerly Upper Midwest Conservation Association
612-870-3128


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