Below are selected papers, articles or presentations related to alternative refrigerants, air conditioning & refrigeration research, indoor air quality, HVAC equipment sizing / installation / maintenance, energy efficiency, and recycling:
- Glenn Hourahan, “Sizing and Selecting HVAC Equipment for Humidity Control” (an update to the 2003 paper of same title), ACCA NOW, 12 Dec 2018
- “How to Get the Most (and Least) Out of Your Air Conditioner This Summer,” National Public Radio (NPR) Here & Nows Jeremy Hobson interviews Glenn Hourahan and Todd Washam; 12 June 2018
- Robert Bean and Glenn Hourahan, “Introduction to Indoor Environmental Quality,” ASHRAE Journal, April 2018, pp 64 – 67
- Glenn Hourahan, “What Builders Need to Know About HVAC System Design”, Green Home Builder Magazine, Vol 12, No 3, May/June 2017, page 82
- Glenn Hourahan, “Proper Design Makes for a Proper System (Zoning)”, HVACR Business Magazine, May 2017, page 20
- Glenn Hourahan, “Federal Study Quantifies Efficiency Losses Due to Improper HVAC QI”, presentation at the ACCA 2015 Conference & Convention, Grapevine, TX, 18 Mar 2015
- Glenn Hourahan and Van Baxter , “Impact of Installation Faults on Heat Pump Performance,” IEA Heat Pump Centre Newsletter, Volume 33 – No. 1, pp. 34 – 38, 2015
- reprinted in ACCA Now, 20 March 2015, https://www.ie3media.com/impact-installation-faults-heat-pump-performance/
- Glenn Hourahan, “IEA Annex 36 QI / QM Sensitivity Studies Summary,” IEA Heat Pump Centre Newsletter, Volume 33 – No. 1, pp. 10 – 15, 2015
- UNEP RTOC, 2014 Report of the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) — 2014 Assessment. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya, IBSN 978-9966-076-09-0 [until June 2014, co-author chapter 2, “Refrigerants”], 2014
- Baxter VD, Calm JM, Gage CL, Godwin DS, Bivens DB, Cunningham S, Hourahan GC, Walter WF, 2013. Refrigerants. ASHRAE Handbook: Fundamentals, American Society of Heating Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Atlanta, GA, USA, chapter 29
- J. M. Calm and G. C. Hourahan, “Physical, Safety, and Environmental Data Summary for Current and Alternative Refrigerants,” paper ICR11-915, Refrigeration for Sustainable Development (Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Refrigeration, Prague, Czech Republic, August 21-26, 2011), International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), Paris, France, 2011
- Glenn Hourahan, Piotr Domanski, and Van Baxter, “Quality Installation / Quality Maintenance Sensitivity Analysis,” IEA HPP Annex 36 (Proceedings of the 10th IEA Heat Pump Conference, Tokyo, Japan, May 16-19, 2011), International Energy Agency Heat Pump Program (IEA HPP), Boras, Sweden, 2011
- UNEP RTOC, 2010 Report of the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) 2010 Assessment. United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya, ISBN 978-9966-20-002-0 [co-author to chapter 2, “Refrigerants”], 2011
- J. M. Calm and G. C. Hourahan, “Refrigerant Data Update”, Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning Engineering, 79(1): 50-64, January 2007
- translation to Italian by Stefanutti U, 2007. Ultimo aggiornamento scientifico sui refrigeranti. ZeroSottoZero, Italy, 2007(4)70-75
- translation by Bai X-L. in the Journal of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, China, 2007(5):61-73, October 2007
- translation by Bai X-L. in Proceedings of the International Symposium on ODS Phaseout and Technology Development of HCFCs Substitution (Beijing, China, 7-8 December 2007), China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association (CRAA), Beijing, China, 61-74, December 2007
- translation to Spanish in ACR-Latinoamérica, 2008
- UNEP RTOC, 2006 Report of the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee — 2006 Assessment. United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya; ISBN: 978-92-807-2822-4 [contributing author to chapter 2, “Refrigerants”], 2007
- J. Taylor and G. C. Hourahan, “Evaluation of Market Transformation Strategies for Verifying a Quality Installation Specification,” Proceedings of the ACEEE Summer Workshop (Pacific Grove, CA), American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, DC, August 2006
- Glenn Hourahan, “Where Does HVACR Equipment Go to Die?” Contracting Business Magazine, Penton Publishing, January 2006, pp. 84 – 86
- J. Taylor, G. C. Hourahan, and W. Parlapiano, “Improving Residential HVAC Installation Practices by Transforming National Markets,” Proceedings of the ACEEE Summer Workshop (Monterey, CA) , American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, DC, August 2004
- G. C. Hourahan and K. Amrane, “Sensible Heat Ratios: What Happened?” Contracting Business, 70-72, April 2004
- G. C. Hourahan, “A Contracting Perspective on Market Transformation,” ACEEE Conference presentation, 2 March 2004, Washington, DC
- Glenn C. Hourahan, “How to Properly Size Unitary Equipment,” ASHRAE Journal, 15-17, February 2004
- G. C. Hourahan, “Envelope Impacts on Residential Heating and Cooling Loads,” ASHRAE Public Session presentation, Anaheim, CA, 28 January 2004
- G. C. Hourahan, “An Outlook on the U.S. HVAC Industry – Evolving Contractor Response to Market Forces,” Review Magazine, published by EUROVENT / CECOMAF, Brussels, Belgium, 59:7-11, December 2003
- G. C. Hourahan and J. Herzog, “Standard of Care for Proper Indoor Air Quality,” presentation at the Construction Industry Coalition Council Forum, American Institute of Architects, 31 October 2003
- B. A. Penney, J. E. Woods, and G. C. Hourahan, “Good HVAC Practices for Residential and Commercial Buildings,” ISBN 1-892765-31-4, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Arlington, VA, 78 pages, 2003
- G. C. Hourahan, “Sizing and Selecting Equipment for Proper Humidity Control,” ARI Magazine, supplement to Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning Engineering, Penton Publications, Cleveland, Ohio, 24-34, Spring 2003
- reprinted in Contracting Business, 30-36, March 2004
- Glenn C. Hourahan, An Outlook on the U.S. HVAC Industry – Evolving Contractor Response to Market Forces, Review Magazine, Published by EUROVENT / CECOMAF, Brussels, Belgium, December 2003, Vol 59, pp. 7-11.
- G. C. Hourahan, “Moisture is the Problem … Mold is the Ramification,” presentation at the Growing Hazard of Mold Litigation Workshop, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC, 17 July 2003
- G. C. Hourahan, “Standard of Care: Proper Indoor Air Quality,” presentation at ACCA’s 35th Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, ACCA, Arlington, VA, 14 March 2003
- G. C. Hourahan, Moisture Control – Achievable Through Accurate Load Determination and Proper Equipment Selection, ASHRAE “Public Session” presentation, Chicago, Illinois, 28 January 2003
- K. Amrane, G. C. Hourahan and G. Potts, “Latent Performance of Unitary Equipment,” ASHRAE Journal, 2-5, January 2003
- G. C. Hourahan, Standard of Care for IAQ: Prevention, Remediation, and Business Strategies, presentation at the Annual ISH Convention, Toronto, Canada, 31 October 2002
- Kenneth E. Hickman and Glenn C. Hourahan, HVAC&R Research for the 21st Century – Expanding the Plan, ARI Magazine, Supplement to Penton Publications, Cleveland, Ohio, Spring 2002, pp. 14 – 18 21st Century – Expanding the Plan 2002
- UNEP RTOC, 2002 Report of the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) — 2002 Assessment. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya, IBSN 92-807-2288-3 (consulting member to chapter 2, “Refrigerants”), 2003
- James M. Calm and Glenn C. Hourahan, Refrigerant Data Summary, Engineered Systems Magazine, 18(11): pp. 74-88, November 2001
- Glenn C. Hourahan, Focusing on Research Needs of the HVACR Community, Review Magazine, published by EUROVENT/CECOMAF, Brussels, Belgium, pp. 2 – 5, October 2001
- Glenn C. Hourahan and Mark S. Menzer, “21-CR: An HVAC&R Research Collaboration”, Proceedings of the International Symposium on HCFC Alternative Refrigerants and Environmental Technology (Kobe, Japan, 7 – 8 December 2000), Japan Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA), Tokyo, Japan, December 2000
- J. M. Calm and G. C. Hourahan, Physical, Safety, and Environmental Data for Refrigerants, Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning Engineering, 71(8):27-33, August 1999
- G. C. Hourahan, “21-CR: An HVAC&R R&D Program,” presentation at the International Energy Agency (IEA) Conference, Berlin, Germany, 2 June 1999
- G. C. Hourahan, “An Outlook on Residential HVAC&R Applications in 2020″, presentation at the 1999 International Appliance Technical Conference, West Lafayette, IN; May 1999
- G. C. Hourahan, “21-CR: A Recently Launched North American R&D Program,” Newsletter, International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Centre (HPC), The Netherlands, 16(3):28-30, September 1998
- UNEP RTOC, 1998 Report of the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) — 1998 Assessment. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya, IBSN 92-807-1731-6 [resource person to chapter 7, “Air Conditioning And Heat Pumps,” and chapter 14, “Information Dissemination and Research Coordination”], 1998
- G. C. Hourahan, “HVAC&R – A Look Into the Future,” plenary presentation, 1998 International Refrigeration Conference – At Purdue, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, July 1998
- G. C. Hourahan, “21-CR: An Industry R&D Program,” Proceedings of the 1998 International Refrigeration Conference – At Purdue, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1-6, July 1998.
- G. Hourahan, M. Menzer, and S. Szymurski, “The Evolution of HVAC Efficiency”, The 1997 International Climate Change Conference, 13 June 1997
- G. C. Hourahan, D. H. Mun, and J. M. Low, “Destruction Techniques for CFC Refrigerants,” Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Air & Waste Management Association (Toronto, CA), abstract number A16, June 1997
- Glenn C. Hourahan and Karim Amrane, “Recycling of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment in the U.S., ASHRAE Journal, pp. 51 – 56, August 1996
- G. C. Hourahan, “ISO-14001: More Pros Than Cons,” Appliance Manufacturer, 71-72, August 1996
- G. C. Hourahan, “Integrated Heat Pumps for Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating,” Proceedings of the IEA Systems and Controls for Energy Efficiency Workshop (Tokyo, Japan, 7-8 May 1996), International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Centre (HPC), Report No. HPC-WR-16, 47-58, 1996
- G. C. Hourahan and M. S. Menzer, “User Perspective of the Phaseout of CFCs and HCFCs: The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Sector,” presentation at the 1995 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, 20 December 1995
- M. S. Menzer and G. C. Hourahan, “Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration’s Contribution to Global Warming Gases,” Proceedings of the 1995 International CFC & Halon Alternatives Conference, (Washington, DC), Alliance for Responsible CFC Policy, Arlington, VA, 123-130, October 1995
- G. C. Hourahan, “Survey of Heat Pump R&D in the United States,” Newsletter, International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Centre (HPC), The Netherlands, 11(4):18-21, December 1993
- Innovative Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Research: Meeting Global Opportunities, A {winning} program submission to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Technology Program, 10 Dec 1993
- G. C. Hourahan and M. S. Menzer, “Research Needs in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration,” Heat Transfer with Alternative Refrigerants (proceedings of the 29thNational Heat Transfer Conference, Atlanta, GA, 8-11 August 1993), edited by H. J. Sauer, Jr. and T. H. Kuehn, publication HTD-Vol. 243, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), New York, NY, 1-8, August 1993
- G. C. Hourahan and D. S. Godwin, “ARI’s R-22 Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program (AREP),” Proceedings of the International CFC & Halon Alternatives Conference (Washington, DC), Alliance for Responsible CFC Policy, Arlington, VA, 55-64, September 1992
- G. C. Hourahan, “Planning for the Use of Alternative Refrigerants in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration”, Presented at the Seventh Annual Defense Fire Protection Association Conference (Fire Safety and the Environment Session), April 1993
- G. C. Hourahan, “Mechanical Testing of Hermetic Motor Systems,” Proceedings of the 1984 International Compressor Conference – At Purdue, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 175-180, June 1984