Heat Pumps
Short course
Distance
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Languages
English
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
The REI’s complete guide to heat pump systems and both air & ground source heat pump projects.
This course covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.
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About this course
There are no pre-requisites for enrolment as the course is taught at an entry level and builds up to more advanced topics on the subject area of each module. A reasonable standard of education is expected alongside a keen interest in renewable and sustainable energy, but otherwise we have no formal requirements for enrolment.
Galileo Master Certificate
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Subjects
- Renewable Energy
- Heat Pumps
- Green Energy
- Accredited training
- Online training
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Course programme
The Heat Pumps course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students), technicians and professionals intending to learn how heat pump technology works, as well as the savings and benefits that can be achieved. The course is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including engineers, design engineers and architects.
Course programme:
- What is heat
- Market, resources and targets overview
- The physics principles (components, types of technologies)
- Design guidance (sizing, selecting, autonomy, storage, manufacturers)
- Other types: Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES), Earth Ducts, Solar Assisted Ground Source heat pump
- Environmental impact and analysis
- Finance, regulation and incentives (MCS, RHI)
- Case studies, best practice analysis
- Simulation tools
- Standards
- References and further reading
- Trade bodies and support
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