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Porto Student Branch Activities

May 11, 2026

Technical Seminar | Air Handling Units — A Tailor-Made Solution

We are pleased to announce that tomorrow, May 12, 2026, we will welcome EVAC, S.A. to the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto for a technical session dedicated to Air Handling Units (AHUs).

Engineers Miguel Jesus and Manuel Marques will guide us through a comprehensive and highly practical program:

🔹 What is an AHU and how does it work — definition, applications, and components;

🔹 Psychrometric processes and the role of air treatment in comfort and energy efficiency;

🔹 Integrated control and automation systems;

🔹 Applicable legislation, standards, and technical documentation;

EVAC is a national manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience, recognized for producing fully customized AHUs, certified according to Eurovent and ISO 9001 standards. A company with deep expertise in the sector, now coming to share that knowledge with us!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry professionals about one of the most important components in building HVAC systems.

We look forward to seeing you there! 👇

Events Details

📍 Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto | Room B018

📅 May 12, 2026

🕙 5:00 PM

This lecture supports ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technology for the built environment, promoting innovation, decarbonization, and professional excellence within the HVAC&R community.

Faro Student Branch Activities

April 17, 2026

The ASHRAE Student Branch of the Portuguese Chapter is pleased to present those webinars, titled “ASHRAE Student Branch”, aimed at promoting the activities of the Portuguese ASHRAE Student Branches to students nationwide, namely those in Faro, Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto.

This initiative, delivered via videoconference, will initially engage students from the Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto Branches, culminating with the Faro Branch through a Seminar and Webinar entitled “Comfort and Design in Vehicles”, developed under an ASHRAE Student-funded project.

Interested students may register free of charge and participate in the webinar series in the region of their choice, as well as in the final webinar (April 24) entitled “Comfort and Design in Vehicles.”

Events Details

Webinar series

📍 Location: Online
📅 Date: April 21
🕒 Time: 14:15 (Coimbra), 17:00 (Porto), 19:00 (Lisboa)
🎟 Attendance: Free | Registration required via the Universidade do Algarve website

Final Webinar - Comfort and Design in Vehicles

📍 Location: Online
📅 Date: April 24
🕒 Time: 14:30 (Faro)
🎟 Attendance: Free | Registration required via the Universidade do Algarve website

This lecture supports ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technology for the built environment, promoting innovation, decarbonization, and professional excellence within the HVAC&R community.

Technical Lecture

April 14, 2026

Designing Industrial Facilities for life

Technical Lecture by Samir Hernandez

The ASHRAE Portugal Chapter, in collaboration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros, will host a technical lecture entitled “Designing Industrial facilities for life”, presented by Samir Hernandez.

The session will be held online on 14 April, from 18:30 to 20:00. Free attendance | Registration required.

Industrial facilities are shifting from process-centric HVAC design towards health-focused approaches aligned with ASHRAE 241 and 62.1. This presentation explores how temperature, humidity, pressurization, filtration, and ventilation can simultaneously support process integrity and occupant well-being. It also discusses key strategies, challenges, and an application scenario aimed at creating healthier and more resilient industrial environments.

This event is part of the ASHRAE Portugal Chapter Technical Lecture Series, aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and discussion of innovative technologies and strategies shaping the future of the HVAC sector.

Event Details

📍 Location: Online
📅 Date: April 14
🕒 Time: 18:30 – 20:00
🎟 Attendance: Free | Registration required via the Ordem dos Engenheiros website

This lecture supports ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technology for the built environment, promoting innovation, decarbonization, and professional excellence within the HVAC&R community.

Porto Student Branch Activities

March 11-12, 2025

Trane Technical Event at ISEP in Partnership with the ASHRAE Porto Student Branch

On March 11 and 12, the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) will host a technical event dedicated to HVAC&R students and professionals, organized by Trane in partnership with the ASHRAE Porto Student Branch.

This initiative aims to strengthen the connection between academia and industry, providing participants with the opportunity to explore innovative HVAC&R technologies and attend live technical demonstrations.

Throughout the two-day event, a testing bench will be installed and operated on site, allowing attendees to observe equipment testing and system performance in real operating conditions.

In addition, several HVAC&R solutions will be showcased, including equipment designed for Data Centers, such as CRAH and Fan Wall systems, Rooftop units, industrial equipment from MTA, and advanced control and monitoring systems for thermal plants.

The event provides a valuable opportunity for students and professionals to interact with industry experts, explore current technologies, and expand their technical knowledge in the HVAC&R field.

Event Details

Dates: March 11–12
Location: Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Porto, Portugal

Testing Bench Demonstrations:
• 10:00 – 11:00
• 15:00 – 16:00

The ASHRAE Porto Student Branch is pleased to support initiatives that promote technical learning, industry engagement, and professional networking within the HVAC&R community.

Technical Lecture

March 16, 2026

Heat Pumps and Emerging Alternatives

Technical Lecture by Marta San Román

The ASHRAE Portugal Chapter, in collaboration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros, will host a technical lecture entitled “Heat Pumps and Emerging Alternatives”, presented by Marta San Román.

The session will take place on 16 March, from 18:30 to 20:00, at the headquarters of the Ordem dos Engenheiros in Lisbon, in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required.

Heat pumps are gaining increasing relevance across Europe as a key technology for building decarbonisation. However, their large-scale deployment still faces several challenges, including investment costs, workforce skills, grid readiness and energy price structures. This lecture will explore emerging configurations of heat pump systems, including hybrid solutions integrating photovoltaic or solar thermal systems, thermal storage and advanced control strategies, and their application in real renovation scenarios for residential and commercial buildings.

The session will also address recent developments in industrial and high-temperature heat pumps, comparing their efficiency and emissions with other heating technologies, and discussing the financial mechanisms needed to accelerate their adoption.

The lecture will be delivered by Marta San Román, Director General of AFEC. With more than 35 years of experience across technology, sustainability and leadership, she has worked in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in sectors ranging from electronics and HVACR to renewable energy. She currently serves on the boards of Eurovent, UNE and European Heat Pump Association, actively promoting the role of HVAC technologies in health, decarbonisation and renewable energy integration in Europe.

Event Details

📍 Location: Ordem dos Engenheiros – Lisboa
📅 Date: March 16
🕒 Time: 18:30 – 20:00
🎟 Attendance: Free | Registration required via the Ordem dos Engenheiros website

This lecture supports ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technology for the built environment, promoting innovation, decarbonization, and professional excellence within the HVAC&R community.

Technical Lecture

February 11, 2026

Equipment Control in Cloud Systems

Technical Lecture by Stefano Piccoli

The ASHRAE Portugal Chapter is pleased to announce the Technical Lecture “Equipment Control in Cloud Systems”, to be held on February 24, from 18:30 to 20:00, at Ordem dos Engenheiros – Porto.

This session will be delivered by Stefano Piccoli, an engineer with more than 26 years of experience in refrigeration systems, specialized in electronic control solutions, IoT platforms, and cloud-based technologies for remote monitoring and energy optimization.

Technical Overview

Recent advances in cloud-based control technologies are transforming the way HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental control systems are monitored and managed. These solutions enable:

Real-time system supervision
Remote access and control
Data traceability and analytics
Performance optimization
Improved reliability and operational safety

By integrating connectivity and digital intelligence into equipment control, cloud systems contribute to enhanced energy efficiency and support compliance with quality and environmental standards.

Event Details

📍 Location: Ordem dos Engenheiros – Porto
📅 Date: February 24
🕒 Time: 18:30 – 20:00
🎟 Attendance: Free | Registration required via the Ordem dos Engenheiros website

This lecture supports ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technology for the built environment, promoting innovation, decarbonization, and professional excellence within the HVAC&R community.

Government Affairs Activities

December 19, 2025

ADENE Talks - T01-EP06 – Energy Performance of Buildings

In the final episode of the first season of ADENE Talks dedicated to the Energy Performance of Buildings, Eduardo Maldonado, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and Life Member of ASHRAE, joins Rui Fragoso, a government official in the buildings sector and Director of Buildings and Resource Efficiency at ADENE, for an in-depth conversation on the evolution and future of building energy regulation.

Throughout the episode, the speakers discuss key topics such as the progression of energy-related requirements in buildings, the influence of legislation on improving performance, and the essential role of knowledge sharing among stakeholders in driving better indoor comfort and more efficient building stock.

The conversation highlights the pathways and transformations that buildings will need to undergo in order to meet the European carbon-neutrality targets set for 2050.

📺 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eRBMmk6Y

Porto Student Branch Activities

December 15, 2025

Seminar – Air Handling Units (AHU): Components and Operation

The seminar “Air Handling Units – AHU (Components and Operation)” took place on 15 December 2025 and brought together undergraduate and master’s students in Mechanical Engineering for a technical session dedicated to the design and operation of AHUs.

The event was jointly organized by the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (LMEF), the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Laboratory (LAVAC), the Thermodynamics Laboratory (LTERM), and the ASHRAE Porto Student Branch, reinforcing the ongoing collaboration between academia and ASHRAE in promoting high-quality HVAC&R education.

The guest speakers, Eng. Miguel Jesus and Eng. Manuel Marques, represented EVAC, a company that has been designing and manufacturing ventilation and air-conditioning equipment for the Portuguese market since 1984. With a strong focus on industrial production, without providing design or installation services, EVAC works closely with sector professionals to ensure products that surpass energy-efficiency requirements and construction standards. This approach not only optimizes performance and costs for clients but also supports environmental sustainability through robust, efficient solutions.

This seminar provided valuable technical insights into AHU construction and operation, contributing to the development of future HVAC&R professionals and aligning with ASHRAE’s mission of advancing sustainable technologies in the built environment.

Coimbra Student Branch Activities

November 3, 2025

Seminar “Integrated HVAC Solutions” – University of Coimbra

On November 3rd, the University of Coimbra hosted a technical lecture delivered by BAXI, focusing on “Integrated HVAC Solutions”.

The session was organized by the ASHRAE Student Branch of Coimbra, with the support of the ASHRAE Portugal Chapter, and aimed to strengthen the connection between academia and industry by promoting the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices in the HVAC&R field.

Throughout the presentation, BAXI representatives shared their vision of integrated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, highlighting innovative approaches for improving energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in building design and operation.

This initiative reflects ASHRAE Portugal Chapter’s ongoing commitment to supporting student engagement and professional development, encouraging collaboration between future engineers and industry leaders.

Faro Student Branch Activities

October 23, 2025

Webinar/Seminar “Ventilation in Vehicles” – University of Algarve

The ASHRAE Student Branch of Faro will host the Webinar/Seminar “Ventilation in Vehicles” on November 14th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, taking place at the Green Auditorium of the University of Algarve and via Zoom.

This event is part of an ongoing project funded by the ASHRAE, entitled “Development of an experimental passenger vehicle chamber equipped with multiple HVAC and radiant systems”, developed within the Faro Student Branch.

The seminar will present recent findings and advances in the development of new ventilation systems for vehicles, highlighting innovative solutions to improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality.

📍 Venue: Green Auditorium, University of Algarve / Zoom Platform

💻 Free participation, with mandatory registration and limited seats for both the auditorium and the online session.

🔗 Registration link

CRC 2025 @ Portugal

September 27, 2025

The Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) is the annual meeting of the ASHRAE Region XIV – Europe.

This event brings together chapter leaders, members, students, and HVAC&R professionals, offering a unique platform for training, knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic decision-making for the Region’s future.

In 2025, the CRC took place in Lisbon, from September 25 to 27, hosted by the ASHRAE Portugal Chapter. Over three days, Lisbon welcomed representatives from across Europe for an intensive program of business meetings, training sessions, Distinguished Lecturers, technical presentations, and networking opportunities.

ASHRAE Summer School

September 27, 2025

Carlos Miguel Lopes, a member of the ASHRAE Porto Student Branch, won first place at the Refrigeration Summer School in Iași, Romania, with his paper “Indirect Expansion and HVAC Systems for Healthcare Facilities.” In Portugal, the competition was promoted through a partnership between the ASHRAE Portugal Chapter and APIRAC.

Undergraduate Program Equipment Grant

September 27, 2025

ASHRAE Faro Student Branch, winner of an ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Equipment Grant, with the project entitled “Development of an Experimental Passenger Vehicle Chamber Equipped with Multiple HVAC and Radiant Systems.”

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