Guide to Implementing Electrified Heat in Domestic Properties: Electrical, fabric, and plumbing considerations for low-carbon heating

This guide provides practical information to all those involved in designing, installing, operating and maintaining heating systems, focusing on how to correctly apply electrified heating on current and future projects. It covers all forms of electrified heat, heat recovery, renewables, and energy storage, and also draws on other areas such as building fabric, thermal comfort, electrical system considerations, and using electrified heat to generate domestic hot water.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2022
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology

This comprehensive guide is designed to provide valuable insights and practical guidance to a wide range of professionals involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of heating systems. With a particular emphasis on the effective application of electrified heating on current and future projects, it delves into various aspects of this field. The guide covers all forms of electrified heat, including heat pumps, and explores their potential for heating applications. It also discusses other related approaches and technologies, such as heat recovery, renewable energy sources, and energy storage, as they contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of heating systems.

Furthermore, the guide takes into account the broader context of heating systems, including building fabric, thermal comfort, electrical system considerations, and the intricate challenge of using electrified heat to generate domestic hot water. By addressing these diverse aspects, the guide aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize heating systems and achieve optimal energy performance. Whether you are an architect, engineer, installer, operator, or maintenance specialist, this guide will serve as a valuable resource for enhancing your understanding and expertise in electrified heating.

This comprehensive guide is designed to provide valuable insights and practical guidance to a wide range of professionals involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of heating systems. With a particular emphasis on the effective application of electrified heating on current and future projects, it delves into various aspects of this field. The guide covers all forms of electrified heat, including heat pumps, and explores their potential for heating applications. It also discusses other related approaches and technologies, such as heat recovery, renewable energy sources, and energy storage, as they contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of heating systems.

Furthermore, the guide takes into account the broader context of heating systems, including building fabric, thermal comfort, electrical system considerations, and the intricate challenge of using electrified heat to generate domestic hot water. By addressing these diverse aspects, the guide aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize heating systems and achieve optimal energy performance. Whether you are an architect, engineer, installer, operator, or maintenance specialist, this guide will serve as a valuable resource for enhancing your understanding and expertise in electrified heating.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 208 x 298 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839533921