HeatSource by BE-ST are pleased to be working with Vital Energi to offer this FREE in-person CPD session to our network.
Come along to Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, part of BE-ST’s Innovation Campus, for welcome refreshments and pastries ahead of a CPD certified introductory session covering the basics of Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units. This will be followed by a short presentation on other CPD available from BE-ST related to low energy buildings and an optional Innovation Campus tour, taking in the retrofitted Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre and the Mass Timber Centre of Excellence.
Vital Energi provides low carbon energy generation, energy distribution & energy management solutions across sectors. Offering their expertise in district heating as asset owners and/or operators, often in conjunction with or on behalf on local authority partners. Flagship projects include the Lerwick District Heating Scheme, the £45m Leeds Pipes project and Glasgow’s own Queen's Quay Heat Network. This is your opportunity to learn from one of the sectors leading experts on heat networks and heat interface units in a CPD accredited course with certificate issued to all participants following completion.
The running of the day and what you can expect to be covered during the event can be seen below in the agenda and learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
What are the different terms used when describing heat networks?
• An overview of the development of heat networks and use cases for each type.
What is a heat interface unit?
• An overview of heat interface units, what they do, and how they work.
• Hands on and breakdown of all components of an electronic HIU
How to get the most out of a heat interface unit?
• Understand how to optimise performance, improve efficiency, and generate energy savings.
What are the key regulations and test regimes?
• CIBSE CP1
• Heat Network Regulation (Ofgem & HNTAS)
• BS Standard 8635-1:202, Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive & Sound Power
• BESA Testing
• CIBSE Legionella / Instantaneous Hot Water & HSG274 part 2
Agenda
9am: Arrival & refreshments
9.30am: Welcome to BE-ST
9.45am: CPD including Q&A
11.15am: CPD and training at BE-ST
11.45am: Optional BE-ST Campus Tour
12.30pm: Event end