Hydronics


Hydronic heating systems use water to move heat from where it is produced to where it is needed. The water within the system is neither the source of the heat nor its destination; only its “conveyor belt.” Heat is absorbed by the water at a heat source, conveyed by the water through the distribution piping, and finally released into a heated space by a heat emitter.

Free Tools to Start Learning Today:
Free Course: Achieving Hydraulic Separation in Hydronic Systems with John Siegenthaler
Free Course: Integrating ASHRAE HVAC Standards with Robert Bean
Free Course: Mastering the Outdoor Reset Curve with Dave Yates

Heat Pumps 101: The Difference Between Energy & Power

This is the first in a series of Heat Pump 101 videos from instructor and author, John Siegenthaler, P.E.. You can enroll in John’s Heat Pump 101 course for free to learn the very basics of heat pumps in less than an hour.

Transcript, “The Difference Between Energy & Power”:

Let’s look at some basic concepts from […]

May 9th, 2023|Categories: Free Courses, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Heat Pumps, Hydronic Heating, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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Live Commissioning (Cx) Class with 8 PDHs Launching March 18th

If you’re ready for a deep-dive into Commissioning (Cx), Khaled Yousef is ready to give it to you. He’s teaching a one (full) day commissioning course on March 18th.

This course has been evaluated and approved by the Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc. (PIE) for compliance with the New York State Mandatory Continuing Education requirements for […]

March 9th, 2022|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Building Automation, Civil Engineering, Geothermal and Solar Design and Installation Tips, Geothermal Heat Pumps, HVAC Design, Hydronic Heating, LEED, Mechanical Engineering, Solar miscellaneous, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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John Siegenthaler’s Latest Air-to-Water Heat Pump Design

I caught up with John Siegenthaler this week and asked him what he’s working on. His answer didn’t disappoint. Aside from teaching courses on hydronic system design, biomass heating, and air-to-water heat pumps, here are the five things John is most excited about working on this Fall:

Here are some photos and schematic of the air […]

August 18th, 2021|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Heat Pumps, HVAC Design, Hydronic Heating, Mechanical Engineering|Tags: , |
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Ron Theaker’s Solar Hydronic Heating System

This month we’re shining a light on solar entrepreneurs who are bringing new solutions to the market. As the industry grows, new businesses will emerge to create jobs and serve new kinds of customers. It’s fun to think about where we’re headed.

Ron Theaker is the founder of Digital Solar Heat, and the inventor of a […]

April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Alumni Stories, Genius Award, Hydronic Heating, Solar Thermal||
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Climate Change and COVID Crisis Boost Interest in Ventilation

The Covid-19 crisis and climate change are boosting interest in ventilation and in training that helps people calculate the amount of ventilation needed in a home or building, says HeatSpring instructor Rick Karg.

Karg, who teaches  ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation for Single Family Dwellings, says people are increasingly interested in ventilation because it helps reduce the spread […]

April 16th, 2021|Categories: Boilers, Building Science, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Green Building, HVAC Design, Hydronic Heating, Insulation, Mechanical Engineering, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , |
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