Minienvironments: Best Practices for Energy Efficient Design, Construction and Operation

Animal Lab News, a Vicon Publishing, Inc. publication, will host a special workshop on the best practices for energy efficient minienvironments on April 7, 2005 in San Diego, as part of the TurnKey Conference. Lead by Dr. Tengfang Xu, PE, of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge and stimulate discussion among participants about emerging technologies and strategies for achieving energy efficiency while maintaining effective contamination control in minienvironments.

Amherst, NH (PRWEB) March 1, 2005 -- Animal Lab News, a Vicon Publishing, Inc. publication, will host a special workshop on the best practices for energy efficient minienvironments on April 7, 2005 in San Diego, as part of the TurnKey Conference. Lead by Dr. Tengfang Xu, PE, of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge and stimulate discussion among participants about emerging technologies and strategies for achieving energy efficiency while maintaining effective contamination control in minienvironments.

Supported by the California Energy Commission, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, a Sempra Utility, and Southern California Edison, this workshop is designed for suppliers, end-users, designers, facility managers, consultants, and strategic managers, and will cover the following topics:

•   Preview of PIER Program in Minienvironment and Contamination Control Technology
•   Case Studies on Minienvironment Energy Performance: Approaches, Findings, and Recommendations
•   Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Minienvironment Planning and Installation
•   Energy Programs in California Utility Companies
•   Design for Contamination Control and Efficiency
•   Participant Forum: to discuss industrial trends, emerging techniques, and strategies for better efficiency. The team will explore future opportunities toward sustainable development in controlled environments.

Workshop Presenters
Dr. Tengfang Xu, PE, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
Paul Roggensack and Tony Wong, PE, California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA Michael D. Jue, PE, Jazz Semiconductor, Newport Beach, CA
Dr. Sameer Abu zaid, Asyst Technologies, Freemont, CA

The one day workshop registration fee of $645 includes a continental breakfast, break, and lunch. For more information or to register, contact Mary Williams at mwilliams@animallab.com; 603-672-9997 x113.

Published by Vicon Publishing, Inc., Animal Lab News is the leading publication of resources, products, and information to design, build, and equip todays research animal facilities. Our pages feature the materials and equipment that go into an animal laboratory. Additional information can be found at www.animallab.com.

For More Information Contact:
David Kruger
Marketing Director
Vicon Publishing, Inc.
603-672-9997 x107
www.animallab.com

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