Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Overview of Systems to be Covered
Air-source heat pumps, mini-splits, and ducted units for
space heating
Heat pump water heaters and air-source heat pumps for
domestic hot water
Understanding How Heat Pumps Work
Heat pump process cycle, terminology, and measures of performance
COP (coefficient of performance)
Performance in cold climates
Air-to-air and air-to-water systems
Utilizing Air-Source Heat Pumps for Space Heating
Cold-climate air-source heat pumps
Products and manufacturers
Examples and case studies
Air-source heat pumps in commercial and residential use
Proposed improvements to rating metrics for air-source heat pumps
New construction and retrofit case studies
Lessons learned
Examining Heat Pump Water Heater Performance &
Air-Source Heat Pumps for Domestic Hot Water
High-performance equipment options and recent developments
Heat pump water heaters
Products and manufacturers
Examples and case studies
Heat pump water heaters in residential use
New construction and retrofit case studies
Lessons learned
Examining Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for Domestic Hot Water
Products and manufacturers
Examples and case studies
Air-to-water heaters in residential use in new construction
and retrofit case studies
Lessons learned
Pairing Heat Pumps with Solar Electric Systems in
Net Zero Energy Residences
Roundup and Review
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 continuing education hours to professional engineers in all states.
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This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org to view complete AIA information under this course listing.
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This event offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement for contractors.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Bart Bales, PE, MSME
Principal of Bales Energy AssociatesIn the residential sector, Bales Energy Associates (BEA) provides mini-consults for heat pumps, energy recovery ventilators and other green heating and cooling systems. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Bales has taught high-performance heating systems workshops for an eight state region in the Northeast. BEA provides investment-grade energy audits and renewable energy system studies for commercial and institutional buildings and facilities. BEA takes a whole-systems approach to each facility or home, informed by the most current building-science standards. Mr. Bales is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Services offered by BEA include HVAC, energy-related studies and design services, as well as training workshops for high-performance, energy-efficient mechanical, electrical, and enclosure systems for new and existing buildings.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pumps Water Heaters.
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines the technology, advantages, applications, and efficiency of air-source heat pumps in cold climates.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the components of air-to-air and air-to water heat pump systems and calculate the coefficient of performance for heat pump systems.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify appropriate applications for using air-source heat pumps for space heating in residential and commercial settings.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to evaluate heat pump water heater performance for new residential and retrofit applications.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to consider the efficiency of, and applications for, air-to-water heat pumps for new construction and retrofit applications.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with HVAC systems.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/24/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost, or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.