Ideal Commercial Heating

1. Low carbon systems: appliances and applications using heat pump technology (Commercial)

This CIBSE-approved CPD introduces the technology and principles of heat pumps in commercial applications. Topics covered include: The principles underpinning the mechanics and operating of heat pump systems; Looking at the different types of heat pumps and heat pump technology; How heat pump systems work within a hybrid or bi-valent combination; Understanding the importance of correctly sizing heat pumps through specification, sizing and heat loss calculations. The market drivers, industry bodies, regulations and available government incentives.

2. Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units

This 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. The course will cover, what is a heat network? Why choose a heat network? What is a heat interface unit (HIU)? The 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.

3.Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps

This CIBSE-approved CPD training from Ideal Commercial Heating we look at understanding refrigerants - both synthetic and natural options - and discuss how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps for different applications.

Topics covered include: How a heat pump works. The different refrigerants - synthetic and natural options. Factors to consider when installing commercial heat pumps. Decarbonising the heating sector and refrigerant phase-down. Heating and hot water applications. Heat Pump principles - COP and SCOP. Creating an efficient heat pump system.

4.An Introduction to Plant Room Surveys

A CIBSE-approved CPD seminar covering the stages of plant room surveying. This CIBSE approved 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.

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

5.A Review of Commercial Boiler Heat Exchanger Materials

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

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

6.An introduction to domestic heat pumps, the technology and principles

The goal of this CPD is to provide a basic introduction to heat pumps.

Outlining the operating and design principles including sizing, specification and heat loss calculations. Understanding the different type of heat pumps and the market drivers industry bodies and government incentives.