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All S & P Coil CPDs below conform with the following:
Duration: CPDs last on average 1hr unless stated otherwise
Accreditation: RIBA Accredited
A presentation to assist in the understanding and design of Radiant Ceiling Panel Systems.
Introduction; basic principles; radiant heat and electromagnetic radiation; Air temperature, radiant temperature and resultant comfort temperature; Calculating heat-loads, heat distribution and potential for energy saving; Standards and methods for output calculation; Selecting panel requirement.
Inclination of panels; Mounting heights and surface temperature; Panel positioning, spacing and design layouts; Pipework and expansion issues; Panel types, construction and efficiency.
Acoustic radiant panels for sound absorption; Using radiant panels for efficient cooling; Architectural 'Sails' and other designer options; Control recommendations. Examples of installations. Any questions and discussion.
A presentation to assist in the understanding and design of Radiant Conditioning ceiling sail Systems.
Introduction and cooling options - Radiant Conditioning ThermaSail development and construction; Basic operation in cooling and heating; Cooling performance and efficiency, and operating benefits; Heating performance and benefits.
Calculating heat loads for radiant heating - Heat output, inclined sails and EN 14037; Calculating cooling loads for radiant cooling; Cooling outputs; ThermaSail design and layout.
System pipework and control - Sail coil options; Edge detail options; Acoustic options and performance; Installation procedure; Project examples; Any questions and discussion.
Efficiently using Heat Pumps with Radiant Heating & Cooling Systems
Introduction and environmental & economic background - Heat Pump - a Technical review; Ground source & air source systems; Heat Pumps used for heating & cooling; Performance in relation to a variety of ambient temperatures.
An introduction to Radiant Conditioning Sails - The performance of Radiant Conditioning Sails for heating & cooling; The combined efficiency of Radiant Conditioning Sails & Heat Pumps.
Project examples - The use of radiant ceiling panels with heat pumps; Controls; Other systems which are suitable for use with heat pumps; Any questions & discussion.
A presentation to assist in the understanding and specification of Air Curtains & Trench Heaters.
Introduction - The requirements for open doors; Reasons for the high cost implications of open doors; Summation of Air Curtain benefits, and energy saving potential; Understanding of Air Curtain dynamics & effectiveness; Pressure loads and Air Curtain limitations.
Relationship of air velocity and volume - Selecting units for specific applications; Vertically and horizontally mounted units; Positioning and control of air curtains; Examples of installations and summary.
Basic types of trench heaters and advantages - Heat Loads, Heat output calculation and improving outputs; Using Trench coils for cooling applications; Layouts and finishes, site assembly and installation; Advanced product options, examples of installations; Any questions and discussion.
Areas covered: East Midlands, Eastern, London, North West, Northern, Scotland, South East, South West, Southern, Wales, Wessex, West Midlands, Yorkshire