ACI Home Performance Conference 2007
COMF 4 - Choosing Mechanical Systems
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 · 8:30 AM - 10:10 AMExplore the selection of mechanical systems based on fuel type and end performance. Electric air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, gas heating, DX cooling, radiant floor systems, and emerging small capacity systems will be examined. Critical design integration issues will be identified and decision criteria will be developed.
By attending this session, participants will
1. Understand basic performance characteristics of various heating and cooling systems
2. Recognize your understanding of heating and cooling needs of higher performance homes and the impact of load on system selection
3. Explore solutions to the new high performance, low load homes we see on the horizon
Keyword(s): comfort, ducts, DX cooling, gas furnace, heat pump, radiant heat, registers, unitary air handlers.
Type: Workshop
Track: Delivering Comfort
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Ohio HVAC
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