In this unit, we will explore the issue of how domestic hot water is produced using electricity. Consideration is given to the different methods of heating water, such as direct electric heating, heat pumps, renewables and waste heat.
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| Partner Details | BSSEC, Building Services Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy, is in the business of helping commercial organisations become more energy efficient. BSSEC was founded by current Executive Chairman Paul Bennett in 2005. Paul started his career as an electricians apprentice and has worked up to become an Executive Chairman of international businesses. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Director with 30 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical building engineering design, contracting, maintenance and operation. Paul’s specialisms include management, company direction, energy efficiency and renewable infrastructures. Paul acts as an ambassador to the Institute of Directors and is a member of the IET. In 2016 Paul was awarded the Institute of Directors' “New Chartered Director” title and is a fellow of the IoD |
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• Understand direct electric hot water heating methods to generate domestic hot water.
• Understand heat pump methods to generate domestic hot water, including cascade and high temperature heat pumps.
• Understand renewable energy methods to generate domestic hot water.
• Understand heat recovery methods to generate domestic hot water from waste heat.
