Developed for engineers, consultants, specifiers and heat network professionals, a new CPD has been developed by Altecnic which explores Heat Interface Units and the latest BESA HIU test regime, and how it helps  the industry meet customer expectations and decarbonisation objectives. The CIBSE-approved course, ‘Drivers for Change and Understanding the BESA HIU Test Regime’, is available free of charge through the Altecnic Academy digital learning platform.

Key topics covered in the course include:

  • The UK District Heating Landscape and BESA HIU Test Regime: Understand the role of Heat Interface Units (HIUs) within heat networks, the purpose of the BESA HIU Test Regime, and how standardised testing supports system performance and customer satisfaction.
  • HIU Testing, Certification and Compliance: Explore how the BESA HIU Test Regime is implemented, including test bench setup, key performance testing, reporting procedures and certification requirements.
  • Engineering Change Management: Learn how the engineering change process is managed within the BESA Test Regime to ensure product modifications maintain compliance and verified performance standards.
  • Version 3 Testing Requirements and Best Practice: Review the latest BESA HIU Test Regime Version 3 requirements, including testing methodologies, pass criteria and industry best practice guidance.
  • Supporting Efficient and Future-Ready Heat Networks: Discover how independently verified HIU performance data helps improve specification decisions, network efficiency, customer outcomes and the transition to low-carbon heating systems.

The newly refreshed course joins Altecnic Academy’s growing portfolio of CIBSE-approved CPDs, which cover a wide range of topics including: ‘System Design For Efficiency for Using Electronic Intelligent HIUs’, ‘Sealed Heating Systems’, and ‘Expansion Vessels’. Together, these courses provide industry professionals with accessible, on-demand learning opportunities to expand their technical knowledge and stay up to date with industry’s best practice.

Helen Cooper, head of marketing at Altecnic, comments: “As heat networks continue to play an increasingly important role in the UK’s journey towards net zero, understanding independently verified HIU performance has never been more important. This CPD provides valuable insight into the BESA HIU Test Regime, engineering change compliance and the role these processes play in delivering efficient, reliable and future-ready heat network installations.”

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