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CIBSE Approved CPD

We have a range of CPDs focused on commercial heating systems, including our latest module on hot water solutions with heat pumps. Find out more about each of our modules and book below. All are delivered free of charge at your place of work.

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1. Hot water solutions with heat pumps

What will be covered on the day?

Introduction to efficient, safe hot water sytems using heat pumps.
History, challenges, and modern solutions.
New build and retrofit applications.
Hybrid systems, regulations, risk assessments and commissioning.

2. The use of heat pumps in hybrid systems

What will be covered on the day?

Decarbonisation of the UK electricity grid & benefits of implementing heat pump technologies to reduce CO2 emissions.
Operation principles – switch & partially parallel modes.
Design considerations for heating systems requiring higher flow temperatures.
Example schematics.

3. Introduction to and application of heat pumps

What will be covered on the day?

Introduction to commercial heat pump technology.
Focus on how to effectively apply heat pumps to commercial projects.
Basic principles of vapour compression cycle and limitations.
Advantages and disadvantages of commonly used refrigerants.
Example schematics of new and existing systems with/without DHW preparation.

4. Best use of modern condensing boilers

What will be covered on the day?

Review how modern boiler design has developed in recent years.
Consider how these developments may influence system design.
Boiler design, including heat exchanger, burner and controls.
Energy saving applications, explanation of various schematics plus practical solutions.
Principles of system design and condensing theory.