RFMA 2019

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Understanding Rooftop Unit Improvements and Implementation Strategies for Restaurants (Room Austin CC - 7)

Many restaurants have rooftop units (RTUs) to provide HVAC to their facilities. But how well do facility managers know how RTUs really work? Do they remember to look into better options than like-for-like replacements when the time comes? Instead of a full replacement at end of life, retrofitting an RTU and implementing automated fault detection may be more cost effective and diagnostics (AFDD) technology can improve maintenance and prolong RTU life. In this session, technical experts from the Department of Energy’s Advanced RTU Campaign provide info on advanced RTU replacements, retrofits, and the newest trend in RTU efficiency, AFDD and intelligent controls. Audience members will play “RTU Pictionary” to test their current knowledge and learn about RTU equipment, and will also learn about strategies and savings from The Wendy's Company's RTU efforts.