Agenda

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Anthony Watson & Jacob McKinnon

Hydronic Heating System Fundamentals

  • Boiler systems
    •  Boiler history and development
    •  Basic overview
    •  Different types of boilers
  • How radiant heating works
    •  Pros and cons
    •  Hydronic system components
    •  Safety devices
    •  Low water cut-off
    •  High limit
    •  Flame roll-out
    •  Flame sensor/rectifier
    •  Flow switches
  • Controllers
    •  Printed control board (PCB)
    •  Aqua stat
    •  Intermittent ignition controller
  • Primary function devices
    •  Back-flow preventer
    •  Pressure reducing valve
    •  Isolation valve and purge valves
    •  Air elimination components
    •  Expansion tank
    •  Circulator pump
  • Features/extras
    •  Heat exchangers
    •  Pool heaters

Boiler Function and Applications

  • System operation
    • General overview of sequence of operation
  • Energy usage/efficiency
    • Water based radiant versus alternatives
  • System applications
    • Comfort heating
      • Baseboard, radiant in floor, radiators, panel radiators, heating coils
  • Domestic hot water
    • High mass buffer tank
    • Energy savings

Electrification of Heating and Cooling Functions to Reduce Carbon Emissions

  • The technological advancements
    • New operating capacities have extended the effectiveness of current technology
    • New technology making greater leaps possible
  • The biggest hurdles
    • Grid capacity, energy storage, grid reliability, affordability, and accessibility
  • Why the industry wants to make this change
    •  History of accepting changing technology, HVAC’s impact on the environment
  • Importance of indoor air quality

Chillers and Heat Pumps

  • Chiller systems
    • Chiller history and development
      • Compression chillers, absorption chiller
    • Chiller systems and integration with boilers
  • Heat pumps
    • Heat pump history and development
    • Heat pump systems and integration with boilers
  • Heat recovery ventilation and energy recovery ventilation
    • History and development
    • Types of systems and integration with boilers
  • Geothermal heat pumps
    • History and development, system varieties, water source, air source

Designing Radiant Heating Systems

  • Heat load calculations
  • Designing your distribution system
  • Selecting correct size boiler
  • Zoning basics
  • How to maximize efficiency and take advantage of excess heat

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

  • New installation versus retrofitting
  • How do you know it is operating well?
  • The importance of maintenance
    •  Tracks overall efficiency
    •  Find minor issues before they escalate
    •  Fine tuning for seasonal changes
    •  Saving money!

 

Webinar Instructions

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Credits

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Jacob McKinnon

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Mr. McKinnon has 5 years of field experience installing, servicing, and maintaining HVAC equipment in both the states of Michigan and Georgia. He has an associate degree in applied HVAC science and Mr. McKinnon is currently a lead installer and service technician at one of the largest mechanical companies in the state of Michigan.

Anthony Watson

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Mr. Watson is a 3rd generation HVAC technician, with 7 years of field experience installing, servicing, and maintaining HVAC systems and he has spent 4 years as a technical field trainer. For the past 3 years he has been an HVAC technician instructor tasked with training installation and service technicians in all aspects of the HVAC industry. Mr. Watson is a certified technician for Lennox, Bosch, Viessemann, Well-Mclain, Grundfos, Taco, Crown/Velocity, and Navien.

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: Hydronic and Radiant Heating Systems for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course explores the fundamentals, functions, and applications of hydronic and radiant heating systems for residential and light commercial buildings. The course will focus on various system types and components, their design, the electrification of these systems to reduce carbon emissions, and the proper installation, operation and maintenance techniques.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the operation and control of radiant heating systems and identify the various safety devices, sensors and switches.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe the sequence of operation for boilers and discuss their energy usage and system applications for comfort heating and domestic hot water.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore the advancements in electrification of heating and cooling functions aimed at reducing carbon emissions, including technological hurdles and industry motivations.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze the design of radiant heating systems, including conducting heat load calculations, selecting appropriate boiler sizes, and optimizing system efficiency through zoning and distribution design.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with HVAC

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 04/09/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.