Meeting/Event Information

Topic:  Navigating the Hurdles of Low GWP Refrigerant Retrofits

Presentation Synopsis:

New refrigerants are reshaping the industry, and with them come important design and equipment changes. The next challenge is deciding how to upgrade or replace your existing building systems. This presentation cuts through the complexity and breaks down the pros and cons of replacement options, examining design and operational impacts, and focusing on what matters most: achieving your project goals. Get ready to make confident, informed decisions as you continue to navigate the refrigerant transition.

Speaker: Robert Landes

In an ever-changing HVAC landscape, keeping at the forefront of technology is a never-ending challenge.  Rob leads the Daikin Applied HVAC Systems Applications & Energy Modeling team, who work to guide and educate customers on key industry trends such as decarbonization, the low-GWP refrigerant transition, and indoor air quality (IAQ) measures.  Additionally, they provide system design support and energy modeling assistance to ensure customers find the optimal system to meet their needs.  Finally, they leverage their knowledge of systems and industry trends to collaborate with other Daikin Applied leaders to deliver thoughtful and innovative solutions to solve customer challenges.  For over 16 years, Rob has worked for Daikin Applied in Systems, Product Management and Application Engineering roles.  Prior to this, he worked with various HVAC products as a service technician for a residential service and installation contractor.  He received his Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University.

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