ACV UK Limited

Factors driving material selection for hot water storage products

This CIBSE approved CPD training from ACV UK discusses the factors and considerations driving material selection for hot water storage products. Topics covered include: The different types of water, and how these can vary between regions; The effects different water types can have on materials commonly used in the manufacture of hot water tanks; The different types of corrosion, and how they can manifest; Looking at other factors influencing product material selection; Understanding the benefits of stainless steel.

Decarbonisation using electric boiler technology

This CIBSE-accredited CPD training from ACV Heating explores the role of electric boilers as a suitable alternative to heat pumps for decarbonising heating and hot water systems in commercial settings.

Key topics include: The motivation for decarbonising electricity supply and electrifying heat and hot water, with a focus on electric boilers when heat pumps are not a suitable option; An overview of the UK's electricity demands and generation; Why choose an electric boiler – such as the benefits, efficiency, downsizing and running costs—and how they compare with other heating systems like gas boilers and heat pumps; Considerations around site supply and demand, heat load requirements, safety features, and conducting a comprehensive site survey; and The application of electric boilers in hybrid or bi-valent systems and selecting the appropriate secondary energy source.

What you need to know: Commercial DHW systems now and in the future

This CIBSE-Approved CPD training from ACV Heating explores the key considerations for delivering efficient and compliant l domestic hot water (DHW) systems in modern builds in commercial settings.

Key topics include:

1.      Hot water systems: What are our options

a.      DHW systems, market overview, evolving customers needs and product evolution

2.      Achieving ‘low’ carbon for DHW

a.      What low carbon means and approaches to reducing carbon in hot water system design through regulation, technology and best practice

3.      Consideration factors for product selection Key consideration factors including hot water selection, including building type, demand, efficiency and compliance.