Safety considerations for R290 commercial heat pumps

What will be covered?

This CIBSE-approved CPD seminar covers the principles of safely specifying, designing, installing and maintaining commercial air source heat pumps using R290 (propane) refrigerant.

Who should attend?

If you’re involved in heating system design and installation in commercial buildings, then this CPD is for you. Consultants, contractors and those responsible for heating & DHW specification would all benefit from attending.

What are the benefits of attending?

Understand the environmental benefits and safety characteristics of R290 as an A3 refrigerant and its growing role in commercial heating applications.
Understand refrigerant safety classifications and the implications of using highly flammable refrigerants within commercial buildings.
Identify the key UK legislation, standards and guidance applicable to R290 heat pump installations, including DSEAR, ATEX, EN 378 and associated regulations.
Understand the principles of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and how hazardous zones are established for R290 systems.
Recognise how refrigerant charge, ventilation, installation and leak scenarios influence exclusion and safety zone requirements.
Understand the practical design and installation considerations for commercial R290 heat pumps, including installation locations, clearances and environmental factors.
Recognise the importance of appropriate signage, ignition source control, electrical safety and leak detection in maintaining safe R290 installations.
Understand the maintenance requirements associated with commercial R290 heat pumps, including competency requirements, periodic inspections and ongoing safety verification.
Apply the principles of risk assessment and safe system design to support compliant specification, installation and maintenance of commercial R290 heat pump systems.

Attending a CIBSE approved Hamworthy CPD seminar

We can offer our CIBSE approved CPD seminars online, or in person - at our site or yours. Our flexible approach means that we are able to tailor our training to suit your business. Each CPD seminar typically lasts 45 minutes to 1 hours. A lot of our customers choose to run these at lunchtime so that there is minimal disruption to the working day.

How to book?

Please speak to your Area Sales Manager to discuss booking one of our CIBSE approved CPD Courses