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AHREXPO 2025 | Controlling Giant Heat Pumps: How it Can Go Wrong and How to Make it Go Right

Session Information: Monday, February 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Room: W309

Session Overview

Large heat pumps play a crucial role in modern HVAC systems, but controlling them effectively presents unique challenges. This session dives into common control failures, their consequences, and how to avoid them. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore how proper commissioning and advanced controls can turn setbacks into successes. Attendees will also gain insights into adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of equipment electrification and staying ahead of this critical paradigm shift.


Brad White, President, SES Consulting


Brad is a contributing editor for AutomatedBuildings.com and the president of SES Consulting. SES offers a broad range of expertise through our diverse experience in construction implementation, cost analysis, HVAC systems, building automation, smart building systems, data analytics, and sustainability services.

Dan Gentry, Applications Engineer, Trane Technologies


Dan Gentry is an Applications Engineer in La Crosse, WI.  He joined Trane in 2018 after 8 years at another local WI based chiller manufacturer. Dan first interned at Trane in the Technology Lab where he worked in the acoustic lab while attending school through 2008.  His areas of expertise revolve around chiller plants, heat recovery and heat pump systems and their reliable and efficient design and operation. 

He graduated from Ferris State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in HVAC Engineering Technology and is an active member of ASHRAE.

Dan enjoys spending time with his family on the Mississippi river and relaxing time at the family cabin in the UP.

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