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Get the engineering manual: Heating in Commercial Buildings

Increasing demands for energy efficient heating solutions needs a broad perspective to fully understand how a building is heated and the impact of air-based versus hydronic systems.  

If you work with the design and engineering of heating systems in commercial buildings, this engineering manual helps you understand the advantages and disadvantages of primary, secondary and tertiary heating systems as well as varied pipe configurations and system balancing. 

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Build an energy efficient heating system 

By defining and clarifying the purpose of the heating application, this manual presents strong reasons for making your heating system as energy efficient as possible. 

Get inspired

Find inspiration to get the best out of your heating solution. For example, although air-based systems dominate, a hydronic system could be more effective for you – do you know how to make this calculation?

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This course teaches you about the advantages of hydronic systems of forced air systems as well as the basic principles of radiant cooling and heating.

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The MAGNA1 Model C circulator pump

Covering everything from the main benefits of the pump, to a comprehensive installation guide, this course will give you a thorough understanding of the MAGNA1 Model C circulator pump and how to get the most from it.

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