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Heat Pumps Course

Heat Pumps

 

Heat pumps are a way of extracting heat energy from a low grade source. Ground source use the temperature underground and boost this up to more usable temperatures. They use electricity but usually produce 3 to 4 units of heat for every unit of electricity. Coupled with a green, carbon free electricity supply, they are an excellent way of getting carbon free heat. Ground Source heat pumps are one of the most energy-efficient ways of heating buildings.

There should be no planning issues with this technology, since it will not be visible once installed. However, there may need to be a check with planning if you are installing an air source heat pump. The pumps use very little energy and can cost less to install and run than a traditional heating system.

 

For domestic properties, a possible grant of £1,200 is normally available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. There is currently no grant for air source heat pumps. Visit the Energy Savings Trust (EST) website for more information.

The technology has improved vastly in recent years and heat pumps are growing hugely in popularity due to their reliability, cost and energy savings.

 

Train as a qualified installer with the Green Energy Academy and take early advantage of this incredible growth.

 

A range of certified courses on the design & installation of air-source and ground source heat pumps are now available

 

Installer Course - 5 days

• What is a heat pump
• How do they work
• Heat Pump Anatomy
• Coefficient of Performance (CoP)
• Types of heat pump
  • Ground Source
  • Air Source
  • Water Source
• Applications
  • New Build
  • Retro-fit
  • Non-domestic
• System alternatives
• Pre-installation considerations
• Noise levels
• Location Considerations
• Mounting
• Condensate Discharge
• Ducting and Rain Guards
• Installation methods
• Heating connections
• Hydraulic connections
• Electrical connections
• Controller circuits and connection
  • Controller layout
  • Controller electrical connections
  • Programming the controller
• Set-up and commissioning
• Fault Diagnosis

Design Course - 5 days

• Design fundamentals and heat pump selection
• Building Suitability
• Matching the Heat pump to the building
• Heat loss calculation
• Heat pump selection
• Heat Pump sizing
• Heat distribution systems
  • Underfloor heating
  • Radiators
• Domestic Hot Water
  • DHW Cylinder Selection
  • Buffer Tanks
• Hydraulic System Design
  • Single Heat Circuit - Differential Pressure
  • Single Heating Circuit - without pressure differential
  • Single Heating Circuit - without pressure differential and DHW
  • Two Heating Circuits - without pressure differential and DHW
  • Buffer Tanks / Immersion Heaters
  • DHW Cylinders

Dates:

These courses are running on a weekly basis. Please call us to find out about availability. Spaces are limited!

 

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