Agenda
Part 1, Thursday, August 20, 2020
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Air-Source Heat Pump Science and Technology
Understanding the refrigeration cycle
Principles of heat transfer
How comfort is measured
Understanding efficiency
Air-Source Heat Pump Efficiency, Economics and Operations
Components and operation of heat pumps:
Air-source, water-source and ground-source
Heating operation in subfreezing conditions
Integrating heat pumps with existing heating systems
Part 2, Friday, August 21, 2020
11:00 am – 3:15 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
System Sizing and Components
Making heat loss calculations
Sizing and locating of exterior and interior units
Duct systems
Refrigerant lines
Wiring and controls
Mini-Split Systems
How mini-splits differ from ducted systems
Applications for mini-split systems
Sizing and locating exterior and interior units
Integrating Heat Pumps with Other Energy-Efficiency Measures
Heat pump economics
Measuring performance
Calculating savings and cost
Integrating heat pumps with other HVAC systems
Heat Pump Case Studies
New construction
Existing buildings
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Energy)
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Speakers
Don Steeby
Professor of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Grand Rapids Community CollegeMr. Steeby is a professor of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Grand Rapids Community College. He has taught full time with GRCC since 2007. Mr. Steeby has also taught as an adjunct professor for Ferris State University in Construction Management. He received his bachelor of science degree in HVAC/R Applied Technology from Ferris State University, and his master’s degree in Career and Technical Education also from Ferris State University.
Mr. Steeby has worked in the HVAC field since 1985. He has held positions in many areas of the industry including installation, service, sales, and project management. Mr. Steeby has worked for a local manufacturer of HVAC equipment for over five years, and he was employed by Honeywell for 11 years.
He holds a mechanical contractor’s license with the State of Michigan, and he has several nationally-recognized certifications including installation and service of geothermal equipment with North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Mr. Steeby is also a certified trainer and installer of geothermal heat pumps through the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). He has been actively involved in the geothermal industry for many years including writing software to size loop links and working on several commercial geothermal installations. In 2011, he published his book Alternative Energy – Sources and Systems through Cengage Learning which includes chapters on geothermal systems.
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Course Title: Air-Source Heat Pumps for Energy Efficiency
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the science and technology of air-source heat pumps that are capable of providing heating and cooling with efficient and lower cost to residential owners and/or occupants.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the science of the refrigeration cycle, the principles of heat transfer, and how indoor air comfort and efficiency are measured.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe the components, operation, efficiencies and economics of heat pumps, including those used for air-source, water-source, and ground-source systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to size and determine locations for exterior and interior air-source heat pumps and discuss wiring and control options.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the technology of “mini-split” systems, their appropriate applications, and how they differ from ducted systems.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to describe how air-source heat pumps can be integrated with other HVAC systems to increase performance and efficiency.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with HVAC systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/29/2023
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.