Hydronic and Radiant Heating Systems
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT (including a 30-min. break)
Hydronic Heating System Fundamentals
Presented by: Tiffany Bates Abruzzo
- Hydronic system basics & benefits
- Hydronic system component overview
- System applications & operation- Energy usage/efficiency
Boilers, Liquids and Heat Exchangers
Presented by: Tiffany Bates Abruzzo
- Boiler history & options
- Chiller history & options
- Heat Pump vs Heat Recovery
Smart Heating Electrification to assist with Decarbonization
Presented by: Tiffany Bates Abruzzo
- First steps: Heat Recovery loads
- Integration with Air-Source Heat Pumps
- Integration with Water-Source Heat Pumps
- Geothermal & TENs – IRA 22 Tax Incentives to lower 1st cost
The Fundamentals of Radiant Heating Systems
Presented by: Devin Abellon, P.E.
- Radiation Heat Transfer Basics
- The Benefits of Hydronic Radiant Heating (and Cooling) Systems
- Typical Design and Operating Parameters
- Slab Construction
Designing a Radiant System
Presented by: Devin Abellon, P.E.
- Zoning a Radiant Systems
- Sizing and Locating Manifolds
- Water Temperature Control
- Architectural and Structural Considerations
Installation and Operating Considerations
Presented by: Devin Abellon, P.E.
- Typical Installation Methods and Best Practices
- Control Strategies
- The Most Common Design and Installation Errors (and how to avoid them)
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.0 LU | HSW
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.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), 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 LU|HSWs (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 above pre-approval(s) only apply to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Devin A. Abellon
Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Business Development Manager for Engineering Services at Uponor North America. He has 29 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He serves on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as the Region X DRC.
Tiffany Bates Abruzzo
Ms. Abruzzo is a Senior Application Engineer at ClimaCool Corp. As a Chemical Engineering graduate from Arizona State University, Ms. Abruzzo started in HVAC Sales at a representative firm in Phoenix. Ms. Abruzzo just celebrated 20 years of active volunteerism as an ASHRAE member.
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
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6-hour course will cover the fundamentals of hydronic heating systems and radiant heating systems, discuss boilers, liquids and heat exchangers, explore smart heating electrification, analyze radiant system design, and discuss the installation and operation considerations of these systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify hydronic heating components, explain system operation and applications, and discuss energy usage and efficiency.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to explore smart heating electrification to assist with decarbonization and integration with air-source heat pumps and water-source heat pumps.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to explain the basics of radiant heat transfer and the benefits of hydronic radiant heating systems and analyze typical design, operating parameters and design for slab construction.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to assist with zoning a radiant system, sizing and locating manifolds, installing systems, and identifying control strategies and the most common design and installation errors (and how to avoid them).
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with HVAC
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/30/2026
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.