General Information
Organized by ASHRAE, the Hellenic Navy, the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) and the ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter, the International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships, took place on May 22 – 24, 2015, in Athens, Greece.
The Conference series seeks to bring together the various professionals involved in the shipping industry, both onshore and at sea, and to present the current state of the art and insight in future technologies and challenges related to HVAC, indoor environmental quality, energy safety and security.
The Conference provided a comprehensive overview of the areas relevant to military and commercial ships. The conference format included keynote addresses from invited speakers, oral presentations, poster sessions and a call for papers.
Presentations addressed current practices, new approaches, methodologies, technologies and areas of improvement.
You may download the schedule of the conference << HERE >>
May 22 - 24, 2015
Commander of the Hellenic Navy Logistics
Welcome Address

ASHRAE President
Performance in the ‘Built’ Environment

General Inspector of the Hellenic Navy
Current Technologies in the Hellenic Navy and their Development Potential

Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Navy Logistics
Welcome Address

Deputy Commander, National Defence Academy

HNDGS CBRN Specialist
Rethinking Threats Onboard - CBRN

Hellenic Military Academy. Department of Turkish Studies and Modern Asian Studies, University of Athens. National Defence College. National Security Academy.
From Asymmetric Threats to Hybrid Operations

Psychologist and Human Factor Specialist
1. Maritime Security and Non Verbal Behaviour
2. Human Error and Marine Safety

Dikigoros & Solicitor
Where We Are Today, Where We Can Be Tomorrow - A Legal Perspective

UNEP Network Coordinator for Pacific Islands Countries Montreal Protocol Compliance Assistance Programme
The Montreal Protocol on ozone depleting substances: Policy and Compliance Obligations. Visit the UNEP OzonAction site

Associate Professional Officer in the Marine Environment Division of the International Maritime Organization
International Maritime Registration Procedures and Related Regulations as they will Apply to Refrigerated Vessels

Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering & Petroleum Kuwait University, Khaldiya
Refrigerants and ASHRAE Flammability Classification-Transport Sector

Consultant, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Low GWP alternatives for refrigeration in the fishing industry

ASHRAE Sub-Region Chair for Europe - Environment & Regulatory Consultant
The Montreal protocol as related to marine refrigerated vessels & Environmental Management

Maritime Engineer - Civil Engineer, Scientific Associate of National Technical University of Athens
Design of a Launching Ramp for the Athenian Trireme “OLYMPIAS” Following the Ancient Paradigm

HVACR Design Engineer in the Analytical Engineering Group, Babcock Marine & Technology at Devonport Royal Dockyard, United Kingdom
UK Naval Ships HVACR - Maintenance of Legacy Systems

Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Building Interventions to Improve the Energy Performance of Existing Buildings

Mechanical Engineer, EUR ING, Research Director Group Energy Conservation (GREC) National Observatory of Athens
Navy Shore Energy Efficiency - Saving Opportunities & Security

Metallurgy and Materials Technology. National Technical Technical University of Athens
A Novel Method for Water Thermolysis and CO2 Transformation to Hydrocarbons

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Cairo University, Chairman Arab HVAC Code Committee, Deputy Director (International) AIAA
Way forward for sustainable HVAC Solutions: Ten Tips for Managing Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioned Ships

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Self-Healing Cerium Molybdate and Copper Oxide Nanomaterials for Protection of Metal Alloys for Marine Applications

Department of Synthesis & Development of Industrial Processes, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Knowledge-Based Greening for a New Generation of Processes, Products and Systems: Utopia or Revolution?

Hellenic Navy
Energy Security in the Build Environment

Hellenic Navy
Capital Budgeting Techniques Ιn Energy Systems - Appliance In Marine Industry

Head of Environmental Protection Dpt, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and ICAO/ CAEP representative for Greece
Similarities and Differences between Aviation and Shipping Environmental Impact to Climate Change

Global Business Manager, ALBA Power
Life Extension of Legacy Turbines for Naval Propulsion

Professor at the Hellenic Navel Academy
Experience with Gas Turbines Diagnostic Methods, Application and Integration to Health Monitoring Tools

Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean
Green Offshore Structures and Shipyards Transformation

Director, Ship Design Laboratory, School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Energy Efficiency of Ships: its Impact on Environment and Ship Safety

Mechanical Engineer, Commissioning Management Consultants
Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance: Ensuring the Energy Efficiency of the Built Environment

Research assistant, Dpt of NAOME of the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Investigating the applicability of Building Energy Simulation as an Energy Modelling Tool in Ships

Research Associate in the Centre of Research and Technology Hellas
Sustainable Maritime Transport with LNG between Greek Mainland and Islands in the Archipelagos in the field of the trans-European network

Strategic communication and crisis management expert. Managing Director at VenLys
Crisis Communication Plan – A luxury or a necessity? The importance of protecting the reputation of a company in an environmental crisis

HVACR Design Engineer in the Analytical Engineering Group, Babcock Marine & Technology at Devonport Royal Dockyard, United Kingdom
UK Naval Ships HVACR - Maintenance of Legacy Systems

School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Utilization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines in Port Areas

School of Philosophy & Social Studies, University of Crete
Engineering and Ethics

Laboratory for Maritime Transport, School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Sustainability for Shipping? The Need for Life Cycle Thinking

Head of the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Section, Hellenic Naval Academy

President, Association of Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
The Future of Constructions in Hellas

Ph.D. (c) in the School of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy, National Technical University of Athens
An Electrical Pulsing Technique for Capacity Restoration of Lead Acid Batteries

School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Life Cycle Assessment as a Prerequisite Tool in Maritime Industry

School of Mining and Metallurgy Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Determination of the Residual Stress Distribution Using Surface and Bulk Intrinsic Magnetic Properties

Electrical Engineer
Experimental Investigation of Harmonic Distortion in Port Crane Systems

Secretary, ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter
Welcome address

President, ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter
ASHRAE & Hellenic Chapter Presentation

School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Nanomechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Nano-composite Coatings for Maritime Applications

Global Technology LeaderWorking Fluids for Cooling, Heating & Power, DuPont Fluorochemicals
Novel Organic Rankine Cycle Working Fluids for Improved Ship Fuel Efficiency: DR-2 (HFO- 1336mzz(Z)) and DR-40A

Department of Energy Technology Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Athens
CFD as a Tool for Thermal Comfort Assessment

Architect Engineer
Conversion of Ferry to Hospital-Ship: An Architectural Approach

Chemical Engineer
Solar Powered Desalination

School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Theoretical Investigation of an Optimized Turbo Compound System applied on a Marine 2-Stroke Diesel

Environmental Engineer
Innovation of Desalination Methods Using Magnetic Particles

Head of Applied Physics Lab, Public Power Corporation S.A.-Hellas
Non-destructive testing of power plants steam and gas turbines

Head of Engineering, Metallurgical Testing & Inspection Section. Testing Research and Standards Center, Public Power Corporation S.A.-Hellas
Management and Quality Assurance in Non-Destructive Testing

Director, Fire Fighting Training Unit, Skaramangas Naval Fortress, Hellenic Navy
Application of Photovoltaics on Ship Electrical Power Systems: Utopia or Reality?

Dean of the College of Engineering - American University of the Middle East, Ahmady, Kuwait
Design of Compact cabins for better air quality

Head of Engineering Studies Department and the Automatic Systems Development Team of the Salamis Naval Base.
Optimal Economic Operation of a Complex Electric Power System with Shaft Generators

Department of Synthesis & Development of Industrial Processes, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Introduction to the Workshop

School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Reduction of fuel consumption and emission of pollutants of ships in an economically sound way: from micro- to macro-level

School of Shipping Informatics and Communications, University of the Aegean
Green Ship/Port Panel

School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry

General Inspector of the Hellenic Navy
The role of the Hellenic Navy in the Greening of the Environment


Head of the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Section, Hellenic Naval Academy

Research Associate, National Technical University of Athens
System for Simultaneous and Continuous Monitoring of Diesel Engine Cylinder Pressure

Member of the Navy Permanent Committee Quality Assurance at the Navy's Detachment at Elefsis Shipyards, Elefsis
Current and Future Trends in Marine Antifouling Coatings and the Study of Energy Efficiency Benefits for a Naval Fleet

Marine Engineering Officer, Hellenic Navy
Power Plant-Related Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Ships

Ph.D. (c) School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens,SEEPN/HN
Technology Acceptance Models

General Inspector of the Hellenic Navy
CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE - FINAL REMARKS