American Society of
Heating Refrigerating and
Air Conditioning
Engineers
(ASHRAE)
Overview of the Organization
Who is ASHRAE?
• ASHRAE is a professional organization
consisting of approximately 55,000 individuals
from more than 130 nations.
– Students, consulting engineers, mechanical
contractors, building owners, and employees of
manufacturing companies, educational institutions,
research organizations, government or any
organization concerned with environmental control.
Levels of Involvement
• Student Chapter Involvement
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Chapter Level Involvement
Regional Involvement (14 regions)
Society Involvement (25 committees)
Council Involvement
Technical & Standards Committee Involvement
ASHRAE Membership
• ASHRAE is open to any person associated with
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) or
refrigeration
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Systems design
Indoor air quality
Energy conservation
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Membership Grades
• Student Membership ($16)
– Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Affiliate Member ($40)
– New members who want an introduction to ASHRAE
• Associate Member ($150)
– Professionals with less than 12 years experience in the industry
• Member ($150)
– Professionals with 12 or more years of experience in the industry
ASHRAE Benefits
• Networking Opportunities
– Develop an industry network
– Develop the ability to work with a wide spectrum of people
• Career Services
– Online resume posting
• Professional Development Hours and Continuing
Education Units
– Online seminars
– ASHRAE Meetings
ASHRAE Student Benefits
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Networking
Professional Development
Scholarship Opportunities
Awards for Society Involvement
Design Competitions
Grants for Research for Undergrads/Grads
Reduced costs for Resources
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Leadership Skills
Management Skills
Improving Technical Skills
Networking with Others
Accessibility to Technical Resources
Professional Development
Transfer of Ideas
ASHRAE as a Resource
• ASHRAE Publications
– ASHRAE Journal: application-oriented articles of interest to
the membership
– IAQ Applications: practical, applicable information on indoor
air quality
– HVAC&R Research: research in the fields of environmental
control for the built environment
• ASHRAE Handbooks
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Fundamentals
Refrigeration
HVAC Applications
HVAC Systems and Equipment
• ASHRAE Bookstore
ASHRAE as a Resource
• ASHRAE Research Initiatives
– strategic five year research plan
– centers on sustainability
• ASHRAE Learning Institute
– Online Seminars
– Course Development for PDS seminars
– Correspondence Courses
• ASHRAE Standards
– establishing consensus for: 1) methods of test for use in
commerce and 2) performance criteria for use as facilitators with
which to guide the industry
Technical Committees (TC's), Task Groups (TG's), and
Technical Resource Groups (TRG's)
• Responsible for:
– preparing the text of the ASHRAE Handbooks
– originating, coordinating, and supervising Societysponsored research projects
– presenting programs at ASHRAE meetings
– reviewing technical papers
– evaluating the need for standards
– advising the Society on all aspects of the technology
it embraces
Applying for Membership on a
Technical Committee
• ASHRAE welcomes new members to its technical
committees.
• Changes to committee membership occur only once a
year. To be considered for technical committee
membership you must do the following prior to November
1 for membership beginning the next July 1:
– Notify the Manager, Research and Technical Services of your
interest in a particular TC
– Update or file a current Biographical Record Form
Technical Committees (TC's), Task Groups (TG's), and
Technical Resource Groups (TRG's)
• 89 TCs, 7 TGs
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Fundamentals and General
Environmental Quality
Materials and Processes
Load Calculations and Energy Requirements
Ventilation and Air Distribution
Heating Equipment, Heating & Cooling Systems &
Applications
Building Performance
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration System Components
Building Applications
Refrigeration Systems
Technical Committees (TC's), Task Groups (TG's), and
Technical Resource Groups (TRG's)
Other Stuff…
• Young Engineers in ASHRAE
– New Subcommittee
– Members under 30 years old
– Build solid foundation for future career
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Technology Acquisition
Professional Growth
Networking
Career Advancement
e.MENTORING PROGRAM!!
Chicago ASHRAE
• Region VI
• Chapter 49 (Illinois)
• Schools Associated with Illinois Chapter
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DuPage Community College
Elgin Community College
Harper Community College
Oakton Community College
Triton Community College
University of Illinois - Chicago
Informational Links
• www.ashrae.org (National website)
• www.ashrae6.org (Regional website)
• www.illinoisashrae.org (Illinois website)
• www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/prof/ashrae/ (UIC)