Short Course - Module 2

Designing a heating system in a new building with the heat pump in mind

Access the recording of module 2 here

Download the template heat pump assessment template here

Access the formulas here

It is not necessary to have attended module one of the short course to take part in module 2 or 3. It is however necessary to have a basic understanding of how a heat pump works, the heat pump cycle and the other topics included in module 1 of the short course.

Module 2 - Course overview

This module will explain the behaviour of a heat pump heating system and explore what needs to be considered when designing a heating system for maximum energy efficiency in a new building that will use a heat pump for the heating and cooling requirements. 

This course is for those who already have an understanding of how to design a heat pump heating and cooling system. This module will not explain how to design a system but focus solely on how to maximise efficiency when doing so. 

Topics that will be included in the course are

• Internal heat loads
• Load distribution during night and day
• Ventilation loads
• Heating system control
• Ventilation system control

Course overview

This full course has three modules. The modules will share best practice, as well as common mistakes made when designing, installing and running heating systems based on heat pumps. 

• Module 1 - Heat pumps, the basics. Recording available here
• Module 2: The behaviour of the heating system. Designing a heating system in a new building with the heat pump in mind.
• Module 3: The behaviour of the heating system. Retrofitting an existing building to accommodate a heat pump as the main source of heating. More details and register here. 

It is not necessary to attend all three modules however a basic understanding of heat pumps will be required to take part in modules 2 and 3. 

The Trainer: Gert Nielsen.

For the last 15 years Gert has shared his expertise by delivering lectures and  roadshows for the Norwegian HVAC Association. Gert will share best practice as well as common mistakes made when designing, installing and running heating systems based on heat pumps.