WICHITA, Kan. – August 2016 – Viega announces two radiant training seminars in 2016 for design-build contractors and engineers.
Viega, in collaboration with the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), at the University of California, Berkeley, is holding the one-day training courses, titled, “Energy and Comfort Performance of Radiant Slab Systems.” The courses are co-presented by Viega’s technical managers and Fred Bauman of CBE.
Viega announced its partnership with the CBE early last year since educating the industry on new and more efficient technologies for commercial integrated hydronics systems was one of the initial goals of the association between the two organizations.
The radiant training seminars are scheduled for September 13, 2016 in Boston, Mass., and November 29, 2016 in Anaheim, Calif. The seminars will teach how radiant systems work, heat transfer fundamentals, energy use and thermal comfort in comparison to conventional all-air systems. Project examples and design guidance will also be covered.
“These radiant seminars provide a wealth of industry knowledge on designing increasingly popular radiant cooling and heating systems,” said Mark Parent, director of product management, Viega. “Our goal is to help educate the industry on newer and more efficient technologies when designing commercial integrated hydronics systems.”
CBE is leading a research program on advanced integrated systems with a focus on radiant slab cooling, also known as thermally activated building systems (TABS). CBE recently accepted a $3 million grant over the next three years on radiant slab systems to research methods for optimizing radiant systems for energy efficiency and comfort.
Viega provides the most versatile radiant heating and cooling systems in the industry. Suitable for residential, commercial or industrial applications, Viega ProRadiantT heating and cooling solutions include ViegaPEXT Barrier tubing, Viega FostaPEX® tubing, Viega PEX Press fittings, manifolds, controls, mixing stations, sensors, mats, panels, tracks and plates.
For more information or to register for one of Viega’s radiant seminars, visit: Viega.us/training.
About Viega:
The Viega Group, with a tradition of innovation for more than 115 years, has more than 4,000 employees worldwide and is among the leading manufacturers of pipe fitting installation technology. In metal press systems for industrial, commercial and residential projects, the company is the global market leader. In the U.S., Viega LLC employs nearly 500 people and offers more than 3,000 products. These include Viega ProPress® for copper and stainless, Viega MegaPress® for black iron pipe and Viega PEX Press systems in Zero LeadT bronze and high-performance polymer. Viega also specializes in the design, production and installation of ProRadiantT heating and cooling systems. For more information, visit www.viega.us.