UK-based pre-insulated pipe manufacturer, CPV Ltd, has released a further tranche of its fully funded training courses for heat network installers, including greater emphasis on leak detection and alarm systems.
Supported by the UK Government’s Heat Training Grant, CPV is an accredited training provider and is offering comprehensive courses covering all aspects of joining pre-insulated pipe systems, alongside specialist courses covering every aspect of leak detection and alarm systems.
Alarm systems are an often-overlooked element of a successful heat network and one that should be treated with utmost importance. It’s all too common for systems to be installed and then their alarm systems neglected – when they should be the first line of defence against system degradation.
Andrew Simms, heat networks development manager with CPV Ltd, commented: “These alarm systems are so critical, there not just there to warn of leaks from the service pipes, but the more likely scenario where outer casings are damaged by other ground works in the vicinity of the buried heat network.”
“These systems will quickly detect and locate the presence of moisture in the PUR insulation – enabling quick repairs to be made.
“But, if systems are not properly functioning – or in some case, even switched off – this opportunity to avoid further system damage can be missed and both the efficiency of the network and its reliability will suffer. Our training courses provide a deep dive into all aspects of alarm systems – from their design and installation, through to maintenance and techniques required to quickly locate any moisture faults that may arise.”
Designed to support the expansion of skills in the heat network sector, the Heat Training Grant is fully covering the cost of CPV’s monthly series of training courses for participants based in England (subject to CPV’s allocation of places in the current financial year 2024/25).
Hosted at CPV’s own Hampshire training centre, the alarm system courses can also take place at clients’ sites on live heat networks in operation, giving participants the opportunity to learn on their very own networks.
Course Content
Course One content includes:
- Service Pipes - joint preparation and the use of butt-fusion and electro-fusion welding machines, alignment clamps and other considerations for the primary service pipes.
- Outer Casings - jointing techniques for electro-fusion, shrink and mechanical outer casing joints, covering the use of insulation in both PUR moulded half-shell foam and two-part bottled PUR foam mixes.
- Testing and Inspection - outer casing air tests for electro-fusion and heat-shrink joints and detailed documentation of joints for quality assurance.
- Casing Repairs - demonstration of techniques for the correct repair of damaged casings.
Course Two content includes:
- Introduction - to leak detection systems and exploring the different types and techniques available – understanding key components.
- Installation – covering the joint installation for wires and components, along with configuration of installed systems.
- Monitoring and alarm systems – setting up monitoring systems for real-time surveillance, software and demonstration of field tests.
- Integration with BMS – integrating the leak detection systems with building management systems and utilising data for predictive maintenance.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting – exploring routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting common issues.
To find out more and book a place on one of the monthly courses, participants can visit this link: https://cpv.co.uk/solutions/training-courses-for-heat-network-installers