Prerequisite: Introduction to CHPWHs: The WHYs and HOWs in Multifamily & Commercial Applications
Number of Credits (if applicable): Credits: NATE: 8.0, BPI: 8.0 Course Length: 8 hrs (4, 2hr sessions)
Course Description: This 8-hour course dives deep into the technology, design, and implementation of commercial HPWH systems. From identifying whether the technology is right for a building and knowing how to specify equipment, to purchasing/ installing equipment and ensuring proper maintenance, this course walks learners through the entire process of identifying, acquiring, implementing, and operating a commercial HPWH system.
Audience: Engineers, architects, designers, building facility managers, and maintenance personnel.
Learning Objectives:
- Review codes/policies that encourage or require all-electric domestic water heating systems
- Understand the advantages of commercial heat pump water heater for various applications
- Analyze system configurations and design considerations, including controls
- Explore the Ecosizer tool, available equipment, and installation considerations
- Review maintenance routines that ensure optimal system performance