Altecnic Launches New CPD: Designing the HIU Interface for Heat Network Performance
Altecnic Launches New CPD: Designing the HIU Interface for Heat Network Performance
As heat networks continue to evolve, ensuring long-term performance requires more than efficient energy generation. The design of the Heat Interface Unit (HIU) and its integration within the wider network play a vital role in achieving reliable operation, maintaining low return temperatures and supporting effective commissioning.
To help consultants, specifiers and engineers better understand these principles, Altecnic has launched a new CIBSE-approved CPD, Designing the HIU Interface for Heat Network Performance, available free of charge through the Altecnic Academy.
Bringing Theory to Life
Rather than focusing purely on technical theory, the CPD uses the Springfield Village development in South West London to demonstrate how HIU design decisions influence the performance of an entire district heat network.
Serving more than 1,200 homes alongside healthcare facilities, supported living accommodation and refurbished Grade II listed buildings, Springfield Village presented a range of design and operational challenges, making it an ideal real-world example of heat network best practice.
Springfield Village Case Study
What You’ll Explore
The session takes delegates through the complete journey of designing the HIU interface, including:
- Project background – understanding the challenges of a large mixed-use heat network.
- Performance at the interface – why HIUs are fundamental to overall network efficiency.
- Changing industry expectations – how regulation is shifting from design intent towards measured performance.
- Design challenges – accommodating different building types, heat demands and heating systems.
- The HIU solution – why different applications required different HIU approaches.
- Delivery and commissioning – reducing variability through technical support and performance data.
- Project outcomes – how the final solution supported efficient, reliable heat network operation.
A Practical Learning Experience
Throughout the CPD, attendees will see how Altecnic worked with Hemiko to implement SATK32 Indirect and SATK22 Direct HIUs, using practical examples to demonstrate specification, commissioning, performance optimisation and the benefits of MODBUS connectivity within a modern district heat network.
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