Special Interest Groups

Hydronics Heated Water Special Interest Group   - HHW SIG

The inaugural meeting was held in Melbourne in October 2009.  The next meeting will convene in Melbourne on 26 May 2010.  If you are a member make sure you have registered your interest to be advised of meetings. 

AIM

·          To promote hydronic systems though market education, government support and technical information as a lower energy alternative to fan forced gas heating or reverse cycle AC.

·          To support hydronic systems through provision of an installation code and training programme, with a view to certifying installers.

·          To collectively support governmental decision makers regarding water heating to ensure support and funding is appropriately distributed

·          The group will develop an expertise to consider the relevance of international standards to the Australian hydronics market and efficiency measurement and publication for water heating systems and/or hydronic installations.

·          The group will develop links with international bodies promoting hydronic systems, including but not limited to:

UFMA – UK based underfloor heating association

EURay – European Hydronics group

ASHRAE – USA based HVAC association

RPA – USA Radiant Panel Association

Links

Australia

Sustainability Victoria

Save Energy Victoria

Choosing a Heating System – April 2002  [493kb]

Hydronic Heating – June 2004  [181kb]

Operating Costs of Gas Appliances – February 2004  [267kb]

Canada

Canadian Wood Council                        

Managing Moisture and Wood – Building Performance Series No. 6 [642.94kb]

Australian Standards

Current standard series for floor heating/cooling systems
EN 1264 Parts 1 to 5

Current ISO standard under development (very similar to EN1264)

Current standards on Floor screeds / concrete

DIN 18560 Screeds

BS EN 13813 Screed materials and floor screeds

Heat Load calculation standard
EN 12831 Heating systems in buildings - method for calculation of design heat load

UK Quality Standards

BS EN 1264-1 +