ASHRAE Continuing Education Course at HVACR Trends 5.0
Karachi, Pakistan
Hosted by ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems: Design & Applications (MENA) – 6 PDH
Thurs, Oct 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pakistan
ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter Lecture Hall, DHA Karachi
This course is designed for a global audience, specifically attendees in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
This course provides an overview of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology, including equipment and system types, heating/cooling operation, heat recovery, and the benefits of VRF systems. Also described is the VRF design process, including load profile analysis, unit sizing, ventilation air strategy, refrigerant piping design, and system monitoring/controls. Refrigerant safety considerations are explained, including a discussion of ASHRAE Standards 15 and 34. The course concludes with a focus on human comfort and sustainable design featuring example buildings, ventilation systems, and VRF system layouts.
Who Should Attend?
HVAC Designers and consultants, mechanical engineers working on healthcare construction or retrofits, commissioning agents and TAB professionals, healthcare facility directors, managers and engineers, hospital project managers and owners’ representatives, as well as architects with a focus on healthcare. Also suitable for code officials and inspectors
You Will Learn To:
- Provide overview of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system technology, theory, and operation
- Discuss consideration for design and application of VRF systems in buildings including considerations specific to Middle East climates and operating conditions.
- Describe applicability of ASHRAE Standard 15, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, requirements to VRF systems, including requirements related to new and emerging refrigerants.
- Review application of VRF systems in different building types
Instructor:
Hesham Safwat, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE