Radiant Panel Association
Building Radiant Training Sessions
Breaking news: CEU's are now available from AIA and NATE on RPA Radiant Classes!
May 5, 2010
RADIANT I HEATING & COOLING (1 day course)
Radiant I is a very comprehensive course on the fundamentals of radiant heating,
including floors, walls and ceilings. This course deals with both hydronic and electric systems, exploring all
the hardware involved as well as the application and installation of systems. You will receive the basic
knowledge required to successfully install a radiant heating system. You will learn about simple and advanced
control equipment and strategies. It is the beginning point for anyone wanting to enter the radiant
business.
RADIANT PRECISION (1-day course) - Taught by John Siegenthaler
This course picks up where the Radiant I & II courses leave off. As an advanced course in design and control of
hydronic radiant panel heating systems, it deals with the proper application of controls in hydronic radiant panel heating systems and will provide you with generic information on control concepts, devices, and systems that, properly applied, maximize the benefits of hydronic radiant panel heating.
RADIANT ELECTRIC (1-day course) - Taught by Ada Cryer
The Electric Radiant Class covers the when, where, and why of using electrical equipment. Starting with understanding the fundamentals of radiant heating. This course will then cover system design, the difference between line and low voltage products, N.E.C. Code requirements, NRTL listings, and popular installation techniques. Understanding the various available systems and terms, design considerations, controls, and applications will be emphasized.
May 6, 2010
RADIANT II HEATING & COOLING (1 day course) - Taught by Bob Zima
This course takes the knowledge of various radiant equipment and applies it to system design. You will learn how to do
heat load calculations, design systems for buildings, and marry them with other indoor environment requirements. Various indoor air quality issues are also address such as cooling, including radiant cooling, humidity and filtration.
RADIANT ARCHITECTURE - Taught by Bill Shady
Developed specifically for architects, building designers, building contractors and specifying engineers, this course covers the variety of applications and equipment used in radiant heating systems. It provides the information needed to make informed decisions on when, where and how to use radiant systems in a building. Scheduling and sequencing is also covered to help construction professionals to properly plan for and execute a good installation. This course qualifies for 3.5 hrs of AIA Learning Units.
Plus the following in the Education Track Sessions (morning):
- Effects of Margin on Profits
- Alt Sources - Geothermal Panel Discussion
- Understanding Green Speak
- Radiant In Low Energy Buildings
- Controls Now & When Panel Discussion
- Radiant & Air Conditioning
- Internet Marketing for Contractors
Plus Six Vendor Sessions (afternoon)
May 7, 2010
The Convention Continues With The Following Education Track Sessions (morning):
- Insurance & Legal
- The Electric Radiant Advantage
- Radiant Cooling
- Alternate Sources - Solar Panel Discussion
- Graphite In Thermal Applications
- Zero Energy Building Initiative
- Circulators Now & When
- Ultra Low Mass Radiant
Plus Eight Additional Vendor Sessions (afternoon)
Call the Peppermill for room reservations at (866) 821-9996.