Pressure Boosting in the Context of Energy Optimization
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00 - 1:00PM CDT
Technical Content Level: Intermediate
Irfan Ashrafi will highlight how to optimize energy efficiency in domestic water boosting systems and address key pain points in design and operation. Efficiency-based pumping strategies with proportional pressure control are key to modernizing these commercial applications. He will cover booster systems that integrate logic for redundancy and performance. You will learn:
→ Functionality & programming within skid package system controls
→ System protection features and benefits
→ Explain the benefits of pressure tanks and the low-flow stop function
→ Application-optimized software options
Irfan Ashrafi is a Technical Sales Manager in the Commercial Building Services Group. He brings 13 years of industry experience, including 12 at Grundfos, specializing in pressure boosting, HVAC, wastewater, and domestic hot water recirculation. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the University of Windsor. Irfan has led market growth through value-based selling and teaches at the Sustainable Buildings Academy, drawing on experience from the Middle East and North America. He values customer focus and collaboration, and enjoys badminton, travel, and socializing.
