Duct Design
ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.2

Duct design is a key component of energy efficient HVAC system performance. We encourage engineers, designers, specifiers, and manufacturers of duct system components to get involved at the Society level and contribute to our increase of knowledge and understanding of duct design.

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Herman and Dorothy Behls Travel and Certification Awards

The ASHRAE Foundation and ASHRAE TC 5.2, Duct Design, are pleased to invite applications for the Herman and Dorothy Behls Travel and Certification Awards. TC 5.2 fully funded the endowment to honor the late Mr. Herman Behls, who was a 50-Year Distinguished Service Award member of ASHRAE. He was a respected engineer in the ASHRAE Illinois Chapter, and a longtime contributor to TC 5.2. He led the effort to write the Duct Design Guide, and was instrumental in developing the Duct Fitting Database. Through this endowment, the TC desires to encourage undergraduate and graduate engineering students, as well as ASHRAE YEA members, to continue the legacy and enhance the profound impact of the Behls family on the engineering profession.

Herman and Dorothy Behls Awards Announcement 

Herman Behls Obituary 

A YEA member can complete an application for the following endowment:

• Herman Dorothy Behls HVAC Designer Certification Award Application - Application Deadline is October 15, Annually 
• Intent of Award: Award is for reimbursement of the CHD Certification application fee after successful completion of the exam.
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• - Applicant must be an ASHRAE YEA Member.
• - Applicant will be an active member of a local ASHRAE Chapter, if available.
• - Applicant will demonstrate potential service to the HVAC&R profession.
• - Applicant will demonstrate leadership ability, strong character and a strong work ethic.  
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An engineering undergraduate or graduate ASHRAE Student Member can complete an application for the following endowment: 

• Herman Dorothy Behls Travel Award Application - Application Deadline is October 15, Annually 
• Intent of Award: Provide funding for ASHRAE Winter Conference Travel. Conference attendance is one of the best ways to get involved with the organization, to become familiar with the major players in the HVAC&R industry, to network with experienced professionals in the field, and to learn about the ever-developing HVAC&R Industry.
• Recipient Receives:  Total budget for the trip.  If the cost exceeds $1,100, applicants should identify how the additional funding will be achieved (by applicant, student branch, local chapter, or other funding source).
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• - Applicant shall have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest.
• - Applicant must be an Engineering undergraduate or graduate ASHRAE Student Member
• - Applicant will be a member of a local student ASHRAE branch, if available 
• - Applicant will demonstrate potential service to the HVAC&R profession.
• - Applicant will demonstrate leadership ability, strong character and a strong work ethic.
• - ASHRAE Student member will shadow a member from TC 5.2 during an ASHRAE Winter Conference and attend technical sessions. The student will be encouraged to provide a short write up on their experience at the corresponding ASHRAE Winter Conference.
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