Clean Heat - Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate and compare heat pump technologies, including air‑to‑refrigerant, geothermal, hybrid systems, and heat pump chillers, for real‑world applications
• Assess system performance using key metrics such as the coefficient of performance (COP) and energy demand profiles
• Integrate renewable strategies, including energy recovery, photovoltaic pairing, and off‑peak operation, into heating system designs
• Apply structured approaches to designing clean heat systems that support Net Zero and fossil‑fuel reduction objectives
• Interpret current codes, technology limitations, and emerging trends to support informed engineering decisions

Description

Meeting carbon‑reduction targets and decarbonizing building heating systems is an increasingly common challenge in professional practice. You may be required to evaluate clean heat options, justify technology choices, or contribute to Net Zero strategies, often while balancing performance, cost, system constraints, and evolving codes.

This course provides a practical introduction to heat pump technologies and their role in clean heat strategies for buildings. You will develop a clear understanding of how different systems work, where they are most effective, and how performance factors such as COP, demand shifting, and renewable integration influence overall outcomes.

Through practical discussion and applied examples, the course focuses on translating clean heat concepts into defensible engineering decisions. You will leave with structured knowledge you can apply when assessing system feasibility, supporting design decisions, or engaging in conversations about low‑carbon and Net Zero solutions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Mechanical engineers and architectural engineers
• Engineers and technologists involved in building systems and energy design
• Facilities engineers and professionals responsible for heating system performance
• Planners and developers involved in low‑carbon or Net Zero projects
• Early‑career through senior practitioners seeking practical exposure to clean heat technologies

Welcome, Introductions, Seminar Preview and Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Clean Heat Technologies

• Overview of heat pump technologies and how heat pumps can be implemented in “Clean Heat” Strategies. 1/2
• Importance of Reducing Carbon Footprint. 3/4
• Current technologies limitations, applications. 1

Heat Pump Technologies

• Understanding COP (Coefficient of Performance) in Air to Refrigerant based Heat Pumps. 1.5
• Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pumps. 2
• Hybrid Systems. 2.2
• Heat Pump Chillers. 2.4

Renewable Energy Integration

• Energy recovery systems. 2.6
• Photovoltaic paired systems. 2.8
• Off-Peak demand strategies. 3.0
• Renewable options. 3.2

Practical Application and Future Trends

• Putting together systems to achieve Net Zero. 3.4
• Where technology and code development is going. 3.6
• Group activities and discussions. 3.8
• Q&A session and wrap-up. 4.0

Questions and Answers, Feedback on Achievement of Learning Outcomes