"Specialist for energy management": Module 4 - Heat pump

The Munich Guild for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology has developed a modular programme that provides electricians with the specialist skills they need to understand and implement the new requirements of the energy transition. After attending the introductory and basic information and modules 1-6, the "Specialist for Energy Management" certificate with the corresponding logo is awarded.

Further information and registration

Module 4 "Heat pump" covers the following topics:

• Basics of the heat pump 
  Functionality, refrigerants, efficiency considerations (JAZ, COP)
• Heat sources 
  Air, geothermal energy, groundwater - overview and special features (including sound propagation, authorisations)
• Design of heat pumps 
  Operating modes, dimensioning and design
• Hydraulics 
  Hydraulic requirements and integration
• Cooling with the heat pump 
  Active/passive cooling, silent cooling/dynamic cooling
• The heat pump in existing buildings 
  Requirements for the building and the heat transfer system