Fabio began his professional engineering career 45 years ago at Tecnaire Ltd. in Bogota, Colombia, initially as Junior Engineer and fulfilling over time challenging positions as Regional Manager, Technical VP and lately President/Owner since 1991. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Javeriana (1978) and followed complementary professional studies and advanced engineering programs on: Business Top Executive Management Program (1990), Dehumidification Systems Applications and Control (1994), Air Conditioning Projects (2006), as well as Rational Energy Use and Energy Efficiency (2004, 2011). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Colombia.
Following his active participation in the Design & Contracting side of HVAC engineering for more than 35 years in diverse projects including Industrial, Commercial, Applied and Corporate applications, he has focused recently in the HVAC Consultancy Services, as well as Energy Assessments and Audits.
Fabio has attended several National and International Engineering Seminars, Congresses, and Conferences visiting five (5) Continents as a Distinguished Lecturer. He has been guest professor at various Colombian Universities and is Coordinator of ACAIRE´s HVAC Advanced Engineering Program in Bogota (since 2015).
He was co-founder and President of several organizations including ACAIRE -Colombian HVAC+R Association, ASHRAE Colombia Chapter, AEE Colombia Chapter and CIC-LAC – Consultant Engineers Council for Latin America and Caribbean.
Mr. Clavijo is ASHRAE member since 1983 and has been recipient of multiple awards and recognitions from National and International organizations including ASHRAE Distinguished Service (2015, Life Member (2017) and Fellow (2020). Also, ACAIRE Honorary Member (2014) and Distinguished Industrial Engineer by Universidad Javeriana, Bogota (2010).
He led as ACAIRE Editing Director of the book “Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Colombia” (2006). Also served as Research Project Director and Book author of “Chilled Water Systems - Energy Efficiency and Environmental Guide” (2013) and “Climate Design Conditions for HVAC+R projects for 16 Colombian cities” (2016). He is author of various technical articles published in national and international engineering magazines and journals.
Several Research projects and an International Technology Mission led by Fabio in Colombia have been accomplished and recognized over the years, thru integration efforts with Government Agencies, Private sector, and several Universities in Colombia. Also, he is active at several ASHRAE Committees including SSPC 62.1, TC 4.2, GTIC (Global Technical Interaction Committee).
Indoor Air Quality And Ultra-Violet (Uvc) Technology
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
A brief review of air filtration technology followed by an analysis of microorganisms´ behavior and replication activity in buildings and A/C systems will drive the understanding of how microorganisms affect human health in buildings, creating IAQ problems.
Introduction of UVC history and recent technology developments will guide attendants towards a deeper understanding of ways to solve previous IAQ issues thru a deeper review of air handling systems operation and maintenance, along with space airborne particle inactivation strategies, resulting in overall improved HVAC operation and costs, building energy performance and improved health protection for occupants.
Energy In Buildings – An HVAC Perspective For 21st Century
Classification- Intermediate
The increasing global warming effect and need to limit fossil energy use within the following decades demand from the engineering community to develop new technologies associated with high efficiency and clean energy solutions. The introduction of today´s incoming refrigerants used in the HVAC+R industry along with new HVAC and Energy technologies are available to benefit global energy efficiency and decarbonization challenges thru the short following years.
The session will identify opportunities to improve building performance combining HVAC early design stages thru installation, operation and maintenance phases following acceptable HVAC energy efficiency solutions on new and existing facilities.
ASHRAE Research presentations on Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDG´s) as well as, Net Zero Energy Balance (NZEB) buildings will engage attendants with key opportunities to enhance building energy performance and on-site power generation opportunities.
HVAC DESIGN CONDITIONS FOR BUILDINGS IN TROPICAL EQUATORIAL REGION
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
Countries within the Equatorial Region face varied weather conditions driven by extreme hot combined which shifts into rainy months thru the typical annual period waving small temperature variations escorted by ample changes in relative humidity.
The session will navigate thru identification of such ambient design conditions followed by specific design criteria and identification of HVAC system and controls to improve operation strategies that support such changing outdoor –temperature and humidity- conditions in order to reach buildings design processes that endure acceptable comfort conditions thru the annual period.
Aspects combining expected life cycle in buildings, furniture, and equipment are addressed in the objective of providing enhanced HVAC design parameters. Such conditions call for the need to advance in the evaluation and integral solutions applied to Equatorial Region sites from the early HVAC design efforts while focusing on acceptable annual energy performance.
Research projects based on actual outdoor climate design conditions for HVAC systems in Equatorial Region countries will explore alternatives to enhance HVAC design and building construction.
ASHRAE STD 90.1
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
The initial part of the presentation will reference definitions, objectives, and methods to comply with STD 90.1.
A detailed analysis of climate zones and façade construction thermal performance will provide deeper understanding of complying options along with the building façade and energy systems that comply with acceptable energy solutions.
Attendants will gain a broader understanding of concepts and general criteria applicable to buildings in compliance with acceptable energy efficiency trends as well as those opportunities to improve performance over time.
ASHRAE STANDARD 55
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
The Air Conditioning process follows different options and design criteria to provide acceptable comfort conditions for occupants.
The presentation will expose variables and criteria under study to comply with this standard, as well as operation requirements and compliance routes that are acceptable at design, installation and operation stages.
ENERGY AUDITING PROCESS
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
The Energy Audit process of existing energy HVAC systems and buildings has advanced in recent years based on the need to improve and control Energy and Operation Performance.
The process of documenting the auditing work based on the tasks and agreed objectives supports proposals to improve systems performance combining financial and operational opportunities.
The presentation follows alternative auditing routes to advance in the process according to the situational client needs correlating energy and opportunities based on initial costs, operational savings and return on investment figures.
ASHRAE STD 62.1
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
Compliant Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) process follows alternative routes in STD-62.1. The session will allow attendants to understand design criteria, from the initial design stages, as well as, thru the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems to comply with IAQ requirements.
The presentation will drive thru compliance routes, requirements and calculations to reach acceptable Indoor Air Quality following design criteria and variables.
Specific requirements will be discussed to settle down engineering criteria for engineers to meet thru design, job installation and operation stages.
HVAC AND AIR INFECTIOUS DISEASES - SOLUTIONS AND TRENDS
Classification- Intermediate, Advanced
Last months since 2020 have accelerated the research activity within ASHRAE among many other technology conglomerates to understand initially the way COVID-19 made an impact on people´s health thru the various contamination routes.
Industry leaders and researchers have moved towards solutions to limit risks thru their many routes of daily activity while keeping viable HVAC standing systems under best possible adaptation possibilities.
The session will review microorganisms’ structure and replication viability, followed by recommended HVAC strategies and technologies that support improved Indoor Air Quality in working and living environments.
A presentation of ASHRAE position on Airborne Diseases will characterize technical solutions that promote safer environments within enclosed spaces.
Dehumidification - Basic Concepts
Classification – Intermediate
This presentation will guide attendants thru a comprehensive understanding of psychometric process and humidity related variables that are critical in dehumidification applications. The session will thrive thru deeper exploration of moisture concepts, loads and the resulting humidity benefits in building and some industry applications.
The evaluation of humidity Psychrometrics and solutions will lead to review building construction issues, HVAC and Dehumidification equipment design criteria, as well as, associated ways to integrate temperature and humidity control in different types of applications. A brief presentation of dehumidification technologies will close the session.
Dehumidification Processes
Classification – Intermediate, Advanced
A detailed study of humidity sources and associated effects will lead to propose enhanced dehumidification alternatives to improve building construction practices, consistent humidity control thru production processes, and required airflow sequences to meet medium and low humidity applications.
An analysis of psychrometric processes in medium and low humidity applications will guide attendants thru advanced dehumidification Psychrometrics and engineering analysis, as well as equipment selection and control strategies.
Configuration of various system arrangements and technologies will expose alternatives to meet efficient humidity control performance.