Expertise Needs for Each Subcommittee
HVAC&R Research for the 21st Century (21CR)


The 21CR Steering Committee has identified a number of capabilities and expertises that it is believed will help the respective subcommittees advance the goals of the 21CR effort. Individuals with the indicated expertise, plus other capabilities that may be identified, will be considered by the 21CR Steering Committee during the selection of Subcommittee members.

The desired backgrounds include the following capabilities/expertise:


Desired Capabilities / Expertise Emerging Technologies HVAC&R Energy Efficiency System Integration & Indoor Environmental Quality
computer simulations x x x
mechanical and electrical design x x x
equipment manufacturing x x  
compressor design & application x x  
controls x x x
heat exchangers and thermal analysis x x  
material science x x  
fundamental thermodynamics x x  
equipment design and maintenance   x x
refrigeration practices and processes x x x
motors and drives   x x
fluid distribution (i.e., air handlers, pumps, etc.)   x x
diagnostics and on-line monitoring   x x
geothermal and solar applications   x x
commissioning and decommissioning     x
building energy design (e.g., envelope, lighting, etc.)   x x
filtration --gas and particulates     x
microbiology     x
indoor environmental sensors (i.e., CO2, CO, VOCs, radon, particulates, humidity, temperature, microbial growth)     x
sound and vibration     x
regenerative / remediation techniques     x
desiccant technologies     x
comfort / health / productivity metrics     x
"human factors" engineering     x
chemistry and compatibility of refrigerants / lubricants / absorption fluids   x  
development and application of refrigerants / lubricants / absorption fluids   x  
thermophysical properties of refrigerants   x  
working fluids safety issues   x  


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