Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar
Agenda
A Two-Day Webinar Series!
Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Part I
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT (including a 15min break)
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 Part I
Cold-climate air-source heat pumps
Products and manufacturers
Examples and case studies
Air-source heat pumps in commercial and residential use
Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Part II
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT (including a 15min break)
Utilizing Air-Source Heat Pumps for Space Heating Part II
Proposed improvements to rating metrics for air-source heat pumps
New construction and retrofit case studies
Lessons learned
Examining Heat Pump Water Heater Performance and
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
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Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Contact Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
6.5 Contact Hours (PDHs)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
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.