January

• Orders due Dec. 3, 2020

AHR Expo: the world's largest HVAC&R Engineering Show returns to Chicago. The Journal will feature products at the Show and 200 advertisements from Exhibitors.

Reach: The 50,000 engineers and building professionals accessing the Show Guide on site and at ASHRAE.org.

February

• Orders due Jan. 2, 2021

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI): UVGI technology can be used in conjunction with HVAC systems to improve indoor environmental quality and reduce airborne disease transmission.

Reach: Engineers designing mechanical systems for schools, offices, health-care buildings and other similar building types.

March

• Orders due Feb. 1

Low-GWP Refrigerants: Differences in properties of low GWP refrigerants may require changes made to HVAC applications. Bonus content: Roundup of the latest ASHRAE refrigeration research.

Reach: Engineers designing refrigeration systems, and any engineer using mechanical means to remove heat.

April

• Orders due March 1

Building Automation: Resilient communities are using building automation to operate including the integration of diverse smart systems as well as central management from a remote command and control interface.

Reach: Design engineers who specify controls and associate systems.

May

• Orders due April 3

Augmented Reality: As the HVAC&R industry evolves with technology, augmented reality can help engineers better design systems as well as maintain building operations.

Reach: Engineers designing building systems in a wide range of sectors.

June

• Orders due May 1

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems: VRF systems can work well with automated demand response to help with load management.

Reach: System designers looking for improved efficiency and energy cost reductions.

July

• Orders due June 1

Renewable Energy Storage Systems: Dive into lessons learned in designing, specifying, installing and operating whole building battery energy storage systems for microgrids to increase resiliency in the built environment.

Reach: Design engineers who design, specify and operate energy storage systems.

August

• Orders due July 1

Unique Refrigeration Applications: What’s it like to design refrigeration for the International Space Station or global food storage or micro-breweries? Specific hurdles of the applications are discussed.

Reach: Engineers designing refrigeration systems on a micro- and macro-scale.

September

• Orders due Aug. 1

Cybersecurity: What are the best practices for securing buildings that depend on cutting-edge controls and advanced strategies such as automated demand response?

Reach: Design engineers who specify controls; building owners, facility managers.

October

• Orders due Sept. 3

Boilers: What are the best ways to maintain and operate condensing boilers, so they can achieve the highest energy efficiency levels possible?

Reach: Engineers who design, specify and operate boiler systems.

November

• Orders due Oct. 1

Radiant Heating/Cooling: Hydronic Radiant Heating has multiple benefits including increased energy efficiency and improved indoor environmental quality. The key to success is applying the technology correctly.

Reach: Engineers designing, specifying and operating radiant systems.

December

• Orders due Nov. 1

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS): DOAS is a popular solution that is simple, efficient and cost effective. However, there are a few challenges that need to be addressed.

Reach: Engineers designing, specifying and operating dedicated outdoor air systems.

January 2022

• Orders due Dec. 1

AHR Expo: the world's largest HVAC&R Engineering Show returns to Las Vegas Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The Journal will feature products at the Show and 200 advertisements from Exhibitors.

Reach: The 50,000 engineers and building professionals accessing the Show Guide on site and at ASHRAE.org.