Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems

1. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 1: Regulatory requirements and efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits

2. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 1- regulatory requirements and efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Session Objectives and Activities During the session you will: • Be able to use college computers to conduct online research • Learn where to find regulatory requirements and sources of guidance for energy efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Find examples of regulatory requirements and sources of guidance for energy efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Report back to the group on the websites and information you find

3. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 1- regulatory requirements and efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Key websites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

4. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 1- regulatory requirements and efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Key web pages You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference including: • Building Regulations Part G (Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency)www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg • Building Regulations Part J (Heat Producing Appliances)www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partj/approved • Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partl Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information.

5. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems • Next session: minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits During the session you will: • Research requirements and sources of guidance for boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Be able to find examples of requirements and parameters for boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Complete calculations related to boiler efficiency • Provide feedback regarding the websites and information you find regarding calculations and strategies to improve energy efficiency

6. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems • Session 2: • Minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits

7. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Session Objectives and Activities During the session you will: • Research requirements and sources of guidance for boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Be able to find the requirements and parameters for boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • Complete calculations related to boiler efficiency • Feed back to the group regarding the websites and information you find and the calculations and strategies to improve energy efficiency

8. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Key websites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

9. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Key web pages You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference. Tutor to add specific websites if felt helpful Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information.

10. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Worksheet Students should work individually to complete the session worksheet, with access to either hard copy or online versions of the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide. Answers are given on the following slides. Statements to support questions Boiler efficiency may be indicated by: • Combustion Efficiency - indicates a burner’s ability to burn fuel, measured by unburned fuel and excess air in the exhaust • Thermal Efficiency - indicates the heat exchanger’s effectiveness to transfer heat from the combustion process to the water or steam in the boiler, exclusive radiation and convection losses • Fuel to Fluid Efficiency - indicates the overall efficiency of the boiler inclusive thermal efficiency of the heat exchanger, radiation and convection losses - output divided by input. Boiler efficiency is, in general, indicated by either Thermal Efficiency or Fuel to Fluid Efficiency depending on the context.

11. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Solutions Question 1 SEDBUK stands for Seasonal Efficiency of a Domestic Boiler in the UK. Question 2 Boiler rate data information should be on the boiler data plate and in the boiler manual/instructions.

12. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Solutions Question 3 A result of insufficient supply of mixed fresh air to the combustion of natural gas can be soot deposits and increased carbon monoxide. Question 4 The following types of gas-fired heating systems are addressed under section 2.1 of the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide: • Range cookers with integral heating boilers • Wet heating central heating systems

13. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 2 – minimum boilerefficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits Question 5 The CO2 emissions factors should be taken from table number 12 of the SAP 2005 when installing gas-fired replacement systems in existing dwellings. Question 6 The seasonal efficiency (SEDBUK) value of an oil-fired range cooker, with integral central heating boiler, should not be less than 80%. Solutions

14. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Next session: non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements in relation to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems During this session you will • Familiarise yourselves with the ‘Guide to condensing boiler installation assessment procedure for dwellings’ and associated parameters • Complete calculations relating to boiler installations • Research requirements related to space heating primary circuits types and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems • Discuss websites and information you have found

15. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 3: Non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems

16. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems During the session you will • Familiarise yourselves with the ‘Guide to condensing boiler installation assessment procedure for dwellings’ and associated parameters • Complete calculations relating to boiler installations • Research requirements related to space heating primary circuits types and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems • Discuss websites and information you have found Session Objectives and Activities

17. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems • Gas-fired and oil-fired domestic central heating must use condensing boilers in most circumstances • Where installation of a condensing boiler may be difficult, an assessment should be completed to see if a non-condensing boiler would be allowed • ‘The Guide to the Condensing Boiler Installation Assessment Procedure for Dwellings’ explains the assessment procedure • If it is suspected that a building may not be suitable for a condensing boiler, a standard form must be completed to assess whether a non-condensing boiler can be fitted for a specified fuel. • Appendix G of Part L of the Building Regulations is the form for assessing when non-condensing boilers are permitted. Introducing the condensing boiler installation assessment procedure for dwellings

18. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems The condensing boiler installation assessment procedure for dwellings – assessment criteria • The following criteria must be considered: • Dwelling type • Existing boiler fuel • New boiler fuel • Existing boiler type • Existing boiler position • In the lowest cost option, is the new boiler positioned in a different room from the existing boiler? • New boiler positioned in a different room to the existing boiler? • Extended flue (longer than 2m) necessary? • Condensate pump or soakaway necessary? This will lead to an assessment score.

19. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems Circumstances when non-condensing boilers are permitted in domestic heating systems • In residential buildings, a non-condensing boiler is allowed only if: • an existing boiler is being replaced within 3 years of installation under the manufacturer’s or installer’s guarantee • OR • The assessment form shows a score above 1,000 giving evidence that installation of a condensing boiler has been assessed as impractical or uneconomic. • Note that a score above 1,000 does not prohibit installation of a condensing boiler.

20. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems Possible difficulties with condensing boilers • There are a number of possible difficulties with installing condensing instead of non-condensing boilers. • Compared to non-condensing boilers, condensing boilers: • discharge gasses from the flue terminal which are cooler, less buoyant and often form a visible plume • discharge gases which may wet surfaces too close to the terminal, or be a nuisance to neighbouring property or people passing nearby • cannot use a flue designed for a non-condensing boiler or share a flue with a non-condensing boiler • form liquid condensate within the boiler which must be discharged to a suitable drain or soakaway

21. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems Key websites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

22. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems From 1st April 2005, revised Approved Document L1 of the Building Regulations sets down revised guidance for the efficiency of hot water central heating gas and oil boilers installed in new and existing dwellings. Appendix G of the revised Approved Document L1 is the Condensing Boiler Installation Assessment Procedure, which is to be used in cases where it is expected to be impractical or too costly to install a condensing boiler. Key points from ‘Guide to condensing boiler installation assessment procedure for dwellings’

23. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference. Tutor to add specific websites if felt helpful Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information. Key web pages

24. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 3 – non-condensing and condensing boiler installations, and requirements relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired wet heating systems Worksheet Students should work individually to complete a heat loss / demand / boiler sizing worksheet with a set of example parameters. Example worksheets are available from various energy providers, manufacturers, trade associations and/or government websites. One example suggested for use in this session is available from The Energy Saving Trust – CE54, available to down load via this link: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Publications2/Housing-professionals/Heating-systems/Domestic-heating-sizing-method-2010-edition

25. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 3 Potential Solutions

26. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Next session: During the session you will: • Research compliance standards and parameters for hot water storage vessels • Research requirements relating to the preparation and water treatment of hot water systems and wet central heating systems • Research requirements relating to the commissioning of hot water systems and wet central heating systems

27. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 4: Hot water storage, hot water systems and wet central heating systems

28. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 4 – hot water storage, hot water systems and wet central heating systems Session Objectives and Activities During the session you will: • Research compliance standards and parameters for hot water storage vessels • Research requirements relating to the preparation and water treatment of hot water systems and wet central heating systems • Research requirements relating to the commissioning of hot water systems and wet central heating systems • Feedback to the group about what you found

29. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 4 – hot water storage, hot water systems and wet central heating systems Key websites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

30. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 4 – hot water storage, hot water systems and wet central heating systems Key web pages You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference. Tutor to add specific websites if felt helpful Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information.

31. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems • Next session: control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems During this session you will • Research definitions and requirements for boiler interlock • Research relevant requirements relating to space heating zone control and water heating zone control • Research relevant requirements relating to time and temperature control, including the use of non-electrical (thermo-mechanical) hot water controllers • Feed back to the group about what you found

32. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 5: Control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems

33. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 5 – control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems During the session you will: • Research definitions and requirements for boiler interlock • Research relevant requirements relating to space heating zone control and water heating zone control • Research relevant requirements relating to time and temperature control, including the use of non-electrical (thermo-mechanical) hot water controllers • Feed back to the group what you found Session Objectives and Activities

34. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 5 – control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems Key websites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

35. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 5 – control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems Key web pages You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference. Tutor to add specific websites if felt helpful Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information.

36. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Next session: revision During this session you will: • Be briefed on the end of course assessment • Revise topics covered throughout the course • Complete practice calculations • Have opportunities to ask about anything from the course you are unsure about

37. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 6: Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Relating to stand-alone glandless heating system circulators

38. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework By the end of the session the learner will be able to: • Identify the key requirements of the minimum standards for insulation of pipework for gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating and hot water storage systems. • Relating to stand-alone glandless heating system circulators. Session objectives and activities

39. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework By the end of the session the learner will be able to: • Identify the key requirements of the minimum standards for insulation of pipework for gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating and hot water storage systems • Relating to stand-alone glandless heating system circulators. Session outcomes

40. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 –Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Keywebsites If you are unsure where to look for regulatory information and guidance, try one or more of the following websites: • UK government Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk • Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) www.b-es.org/b-es-connections/technical/ • Energy Saving Trust www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/organisations • Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation www.snipef.org/ • Welsh Government www.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering www.cibse.org Do not feel you must limit your search to these sites if you have ideas of others worth exploring.

41. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Key web pages You may have found a range of websites that contain relevant information. Note the key websites in your course folder for future reference. Tutor to add specific websites if felt helpful Websites, regulations and standards are frequently updated so you may want to revisit websites and conduct further research in future to ensure you are always using the latest information.

42. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Please work individually to complete the work sheet. Answers are shown on the following slides. Work sheet

43. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Solutions Question 1 For new systems, if secondary circulation is used, all pipes kept hot by that circulation must be insulated. Question 2 Where the pipe diameter size is 22mm OD the permissible heat loss is 9.12 W/m. Question 3 All pipes should be insulated to 1 metre from their point of connection to the hot water cylinder in new systems.

44. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Solutions Question 4 When installing a replacement oil boiler, you should insulate any pipe work exposed as a result of your work. Question 5 Where insulation is labelled as complying with the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide it must not exceed the maximum permissible heat loss (W/m) level for pipework with outside diameter of: - • 10mm = 7.23 W/m • 15mm = 7.89 W/m • 22mm = 9.12 W/m • 28mm = 10.07 W/m

45. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession 6 – Identify requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework Solutions Question 6 You will find additional guidance for insulation of heating and hot water pipework in unheated areas against freezing in: BS 5422:2009 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating within the temperature range -40°C to +700°C BRE Report No 262 Thermal insulation: avoiding risks, 2002 edition

46. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Next session: B revision During this session you will: • Be briefed on the end of course assessment • Revise topics covered throughout the course • Complete practice calculations • Have opportunities to ask about anything from the course you are unsure about

47. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systems Session B: Course recap and revision

48. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession B – course recap and revision During this session you will: • Be briefed on the end of course assessment • Revise topics covered throughout the course • Complete practice calculations • Have opportunities to ask about anything from the course you are unsure about Session objectives and activities

49. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession B – course recap and revision End of course assessment • The end of course test is designed to confirm your knowledge of topics covered throughout the course. • Keep calm and read each question carefully. • We will review key points from the course today and go through some practice calculations. • It is recommended that you complete additional revision outside of class. • You may find it useful in your revision to: • review materials in your course handbook • revisit key regulations and associated guidance online • make sure you are familiar with key regulatory criteria (including important numbers) • ensure you are familiar with key calculation methods • talk to colleagues and other students about the course

50. Energy efficiency for gas-fired and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water systemsSession B – course recap and revision End of course assessment Having completed this course you should know about: • the regulatory requirements and sources of guidance for energy efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • the requirements of minimum boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits • how able to determine if a non-condensing boiler installation would be acceptable • the requirement relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired ‘wet’ heating systems • the compliance standards requirement for hot water storage vessels