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

Hydronic Air Handlers + Condensing Boilers = Greater System Efficiency

The article below is a guest post from Roy Collver, President, OTBC Inc. Roy teaches Condensing Boilers in Hydronic Systems, a 6-week course where students optimize system designs and control strategies to take full advantage of the energy savings and comfort benefits boilers have to offer.

Who Should Read This: 

Heating professionals
Radiant heating experts
Heating installers
Heating engineers

Learning Takeaways: 

ECM technology is going to have a […]

February 9th, 2015|Categories: Boilers, Hydronic Heating|Tags: , , , |
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[Free Tool] Siegenthaler’s ‘Hydronics Design Studio 2.0’ Demo

We created the Hydronics Design Studio (HDS) to assist heating professionals in designing high performance hydronic heating systems.  It represents the state-of-the-art in computer-assisted design for modern hydronic heating systems.  Thousands of professionals use the HDS, but if you’re not yet familiar with it, I’d like to offer you a free demo version to get acquainted with the […]

January 13th, 2015|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Free Courses, Hydronic Heating, Mechanical Engineering|Tags: , , , , , , |
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John Siegenthaler Reviews Heat Pumps

In the article below, John Siegenthaler, Principal of Appropriate Designs, explains how air-to-water heat pumps offer new opportunities for hydronic pros. At the end of the article, John runs the numbers to answer the question: “How does the performance of an air-to-water heat pump compare to that of a geothermal heat pump?”  John teaches two […]

January 7th, 2015|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Building Science, Drilling, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Green Building, Heat Pumps, Hydronic Heating, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching, Uncategorized, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Heating with Biomass: It’s Not Just About the Boiler…

This article is a guest post by John Siegenthaler, Principal at Appropriate Designs and expert instructor with HeatSpring. John’s 10-week online course, Hydronic-Based Biomass Heating Systems, teaches engineers, heating contractors, and installers how to design and install highly-efficient biomass heating systems.

TAKEAWAYS: 

In this article, John explains why it is wrong to assume that using a high-efficiency biomass […]

December 5th, 2014|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Green Building, Hydronic Heating, Renewable Energy Policy|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Free 65 Minute Lecture on Biomass Thermal Storage + Free Invitation to Maine Alternative Energy Expo 2014

Interphase Energy, a Maine-based leader in supplying central pellet heating equipment throughout North America, is hosting Alternative Energy Expo 2014 at their Portland, Maine facility this Friday, September 12th, 2014 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. EDT. Free to the public, the expo will showcase a variety of alternative energy organizations providing information and demonstrations as well […]

September 8th, 2014|Categories: Biomass, Hydronic Heating, Teaching, Uncategorized||
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