Decarbonization of Building Thermal Systems
This online engineering PDH course provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies for decarbonizing building thermal systems by reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency.
This course emphasizes the integration of innovative technologies like heat pumps to minimize the environmental impact of building heating, cooling, and hot water systems. It explores the transition to low-carbon thermal systems, including evaluating building loads, selecting heat pumps, and optimizing performance. Key topics include building envelope improvements, load reduction strategies, renewable energy integration, and advanced control systems. Moreover, this course covers advanced control systems and energy recovery to enhance efficiency and reliability. It includes real-world applications, focusing on system optimization, refrigerant selection, and cost-effective deployment. Additionally, it explores policy and regulatory standards (ASHRAE, ENERGY STAR®) and takes a holistic, system-based approach to sustainable thermal system design.
This 5 PDH online course is applicable to engineers, building designers, energy managers, as well as other professionals seeking to advance decarbonization and sustainability in the built environment.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the fundamental principles of decarbonizing building thermal systems
- Identifying key components of decarbonization like building envelopes, load reduction, and efficient heat pump selection
- Analyzing strategies to improve system performance, including energy recovery and advanced control systems
- Exploring emerging technologies like enhanced vapor injection (EVI), variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, and low-global-warming-potential refrigerants
- Understanding regulatory standards and economic considerations including ASHRAE standards, ENERGY STAR® guidelines, and LCA to support decarbonization
- Familiarizing with technical, environmental, and operational challenges like refrigerant leakage, short cycling, and aligning with sustainability goals
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