The presentation will cover the basic operation and performance of heat pumps within heat networks and more specifically will focus on:

• The principles of a heat pump's refrigerant circuit

• Heat pump efficiency (COP and SCOP)

• Selection of plant room and peak sizing (using an example of an apartment block with 150 residences)

• The optimum heat network design to achieve low return temperatures

• Selection of tapping temperatures, radiators, underfloor heating and pipe sizing

• Heat pump buffer functions

• LTHW design with heat pump only, as well as hybrid design with heat pump, CHP and boiler

• Heat network metering and monitoring

• Commissioning the HIU with UMS (ultrasonic metering station)

Presenter: Beata Blachut

Head of Technical Strategic Business Development at SAV Systems

Beata Blachut BIO:

Head of Technical Strategic Business Development at SAV Systems, experienced product and project manager with in-depth knowledge in the field of low carbon and renewable technologies. A wide range of expertise centred upon the design and operation of central plant rooms, heat networks and CHP systems. Working within the UK Building Services sector for last 13 years.