Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Design
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Hours
  • Cost Paid
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Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Design

Issued by Santa Fe Community College

Earners of the Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump (ccASHP) Design badge have proven to have knowledge and skill to design an efficient heat pump system in colder climates.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Hours
  • Cost Paid
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Explain how a heat pump works and describe their components
  • Describe different types of ccASHPs and explain for which type of homes they currently are best suited
  • Recall basic building science terminology related to ccASHPs
  • Explain how load calculations are used to size ccASHPs effectively and apply to examples
  • Discuss the importance of sizing and use a database to select equipment
  • Describe the considerations that need to be taken into account when adding a ccASHP to a house
  • Describe important points to take into account when educating the homeowner about the use of ccASHPs and their expectations
  • Discuss control strategies and thermostat options for ccASHPs
  • Discuss recommended best practices for ccASHP selection and design
  • Apply concepts related to ccASHP with practice examples