District Heating CPD & Networking Event

District energy systems play a crucial role in creating sustainable, efficient, and resilient urban environments. By integrating heating, cooling, and power distribution at a community level, district energy reduces carbon emissions, lowers energy costs, and supports the transition to greener cities. Understanding these systems is essential for engineers shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

This CPD event offers a unique chance to deepen your understanding of district energy technologies and strategies. Learn from industry experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with like-minded students and professionals who share your passion for sustainable engineering.

Topics include:

• Why we need to act now, to combat climate change
• How district energy is a key solution and a proven methodology for large scale carbon reduction
• Heating and cooling demand profiles and the integration of large-scale thermal storage
• UK heat network zoning regulations
• HNTAS
• Why district cooling will become more important in the UK
• Examples from Europe
• How district energy can reduce electrical demand
• The importance of waste heat and heat sources in 2050
• How to make district energy efficient
• The design process
• The importance of understanding approach temperatures
• Plant room design and controlling sources via thermal store stratification
• Common design mistakes
• Plate heat exchanger selection and AHRI

We are located within the Student Union building on campus, across the bridge from the GRID building next to Leonard Horner Halls - you can't miss us!

We will hear from CIBSE accredited and CIBSE approved lecturer Neil Parry, Global Head of District Energy at Alfa Laval.

Afterwards, we will provide nibbles, drinks, and a chance to network with the CIBSE YEN Scotland Committee.

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