2008
Philippines Study Tour on HVAC&R Technology
25-31 August 2008 (Mon-Sun)

• Basic information and application form [PDF] [DOC]
• Who can join: Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students of HKU, CityU, PolyU and HKUST who are current ASHRAE student members or applying for membership.
• Application deadline: 6 June 2008 (Fri) [closed]
• In conjunction with ASHRAE Region XIII 11th Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) 2008, 29-30 Aug 2008 and the 9th International Food and Beverage Exposition 2008, 28-30 Aug 2008
• Hotel:  Orchid Garden Suites Manila [http://orchidgardenhotel.com]
• Proposed itinerary: (updated 15 Aug 2008)
• 25 Aug 2008 (Mon): Depart Hong Kong to Manila (PR301  1100/1315)
• 26 Aug 2008 (Tue): Morning: Academic visit to DLSU and MAPUA
• 26 Aug 2008 (Tue): Afternoon: Visit to Philippine Department of Energy and testing laboratory
• 27 Aug 2008 (Wed): Morning: Plant tour to a food and beverage manufacturing plant (San Miguel Corporation)
• 27 Aug 2008 (Wed): Afternoon: Visit to energy efficient and green buildings
• 28 Aug 2008 (Thu): Morning: Visit the 9th International Food and Beverage Exposition 2008
• 28 Aug 2008 (Thu): Afternoon: Visit the 9th International Food and Beverage Exposition 2008
• 29 Aug 2008 (Fri): Morning: Attend CRC Technical Seminars
• 29 Aug 2008 (Fri): Afternoon: Plant tour to Concepcion-Carrier Air-conditioning Corp
• 29 Aug 2008 (Fri): Evening: Banquet Dinner (with cultural presentation)
• 30 Aug 2008 (Sat): Morning: Student Forum and Campus Tour (DLSU & MAPUA)
• 30 Aug 2008 (Sat): Afternoon: Sightseeing - Manila City Tour
• 30 Aug 2008 (Sat): Evening: Farewell Party
• 31 Aug 2008 (Sun): Morning: Prepare for departure
• 31 Aug 2008 (Sun): Depart Manila to Hong Kong (PR310  1830/2040)
• Preparation Meetings:
• 14 Jun 2008 (Sat), 2:30 pm - HKU Rm 7-31 Haking Wong Bldg
• 28 Jun 2008 (Sat), 2:30 pm - CityU Rm Y5-101
• 12 Jul 2008 (Sat), 2:30 pm - PolyU Rm S-214
• 26 Jul 2008 (Sat), 2:30 pm - HKU Rm 7-31 Haking Wong Bldg
• 9 Aug 2008 (Sat), 2:30 pm - PolyU Rm S-214
• 23 Aug 2008 (Sat), pm
• Post-tour presentation seminar: (tentative)
• Date & time: 26 Sep 2008 (Fri), 7:00 pm
• Venue: PolyU or CityU (To be determined)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• ASHRAE StudentZone  http://www.ashrae.org/students/
• Student Membership Benefits
• Student Membership Application Form (electronic or PDF)
• Complete the form and send direct to ASHRAE headquarters (keep a photocopy for your proof)
• ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter
• ASHRAE Region XIII

• Languages_of_the_Philippines [Wikipedia]
• Philippines [Wikipedia]
• Philippines Travel Guide
• Philippines Travel Guide [Wikitravel]
• Philippine Green Building Council
• Philippine Department of Energy (DOE)

• De La Salle University (DLSU)
• Mapua Institute of Technology (MAPUA)
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
• Technological University of the Philippines-Manila (TUP-M)

• Study Tour Report 2007 [PDF]
• Summary photo: 
• ASHRAE Region XIII 10th Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) 2007, 3-4 Aug 2007 [Flyer]

• Study Tour Report 2006 [PDF]
• Summary photo: 
• More photos on Webshot
• ASHRAE Region XIII 9th Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) 2006, 25-26 Aug 2006