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    Heat Pumps – Technology and Principles

    A CIBSE accredited CPD covering the Introduction to Heat Pumps – technology and principles

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    This CIBSE accredited CPD introduces the technology and principles of heat pumps in commercial applications. Topics covered include: The principles underpinning the mechanics and operation of heat pump systems, such as thermodynamics, refrigerants and efficiency; The different types of heat pumps available – their strengths and weaknesses and how these compare with traditional gas boilers and hybrid systems; Understanding the importance of correctly sizing heat pumps through specification, sizing and heat loss calculations; And understanding the market drivers, industry bodies and regulations for heat pumps.

    This seminar is designed for all levels of mechanical engineers from graduate through to senior, director and associate, sustainability engineers, building services engineers, engineering technicians, incorporated engineers and chartered engineers.

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    • The principles underpinning the mechanics and operating of heat pump systems
    • The different types of heat pumps
    • Understanding the importance of correctly sizing heat pump
    • Market drivers, industry bodies and regulations
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    Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units

    A CIBSE accredited CPD seminar covering Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units.

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    This CIBSE accredited CPD gives a basic understanding of heat networks and the role that HIUs play in ensuring the thermal comfort of the end-user and the efficient operation of the network.

    Designed for those involved with design and specification of Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units.

    This seminar is designed for all levels of mechanical engineers from graduate through to senior, director and associate, sustainability engineers, building services engineers, engineering technicians, incorporated engineers and chartered engineers.

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    • What is a heat network?
    • Why choose a heat network?
    • What is a heat interface unit (HIU)
    • Core components of a HIU
    • Mechanical & Electronic Control functions
    • Metering & Billing
    • Approvals, test regimes, standards and codes of practice
    • Routes to success with heat networks
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    An Introduction to Plant Room Surveys

    A CIBSE accredited CPD seminar covering the stages of plant room surveying.

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    This CIBSE accredited CPD gives an introduction to the various stages involved in surveying a plant room with particular focus on surveys for retrofit boiler installations. This includes access, risk assessments, pre-survey checks and finally brief information on the best practice of commissioning.

    This seminar is designed for Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Building Contractors and Consultants.

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    • How to assess the plant room and the requirements for the replacement heat source
    • How to identify the potential risks associated with heating system replacement
    • The importance of pre-survey checks
    • Understanding best practice commissioning
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    A Review of Commercial Boiler Heat Exchanger Materials

    A CIBSE accredited CPD seminar covering different commercial boiler heat exchanger materials.

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    This CIBSE accredited CPD looks at the history of boiler heat exchanger materials, why choosing the correct heat exchanger material is important, the performance and characteristics of Aluminium and Stainless Steel heat exchangers and the importance of water treatment, system protection and proper commissioning.

    Designed for Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Building Contractors and Consultants.

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    • Brief history of heat exchanger materials and the transition from traditional Cast Iron to modern materials
    • Why the correct heat exchanger choice is important
    • Aluminium heat exchanger performance and characteristics
    • Stainless Steel heat exchanger performance and characteristics
    • The importance of water treatment, system protection and proper commissioning

Our training centres

Our state-of the-art Training Centres of Excellence offer a range of comprehensive courses, which can be customised for individual installation and servicing companies.

  • Bridgehead, Hull

    Our new flagship training centre is based at Bridgehead in Hull at the head of the historic Humber bridge. Ideal Heating, Training Centre of Excellence, Meadow Rd Hull, Hessle, HU13 0DG.

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  • Leeds

    The Leeds training centre is handily located just off the M62 at Ideal Heating, Training Centre of Excellence, 2 Sterling Court, Tingley, WF3 1EL.

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