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 The RPA Membership Ratifies Move to IAPMO Ontario, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2012) 

The RPA (formerly known as the Radiant Panel Association, Inc.) will officially be joining the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) effective this month. The move, along with an official name change to the Radiant Professionals Alliance, was formally and officially ratified by RPA membership by a strong majority of affirmative votes on Dec. 5.

For more information, please contact:

Kathleen Mihelich

Direct:    708-995-3003

Toll Free: 877-427-6601, Extension 3003

Kathleen.Mihelich@RadiantProfessionalsAlliance.org



The 3rd edition of the textbook Modern Hydronic Heating- For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, by John Siegenthaler, P.E. (released January, 2011)

 

"Never thought it was possible to make it any better but industry colleague John “Siggy” Siegenthaler, P.E., steps up his latest edition with current information, photo’s and new mechanical, electrical and architectural illustrations not found in other design text books. Updated are numerous resources including list of key words, sample questions and exercises with suggested reading material for further studies. Also new is a wide range of simple and useful formulas that should be part of every person’s tool kit. If you’ve been looking for an all-in-one resource addressing the power of integrated modern hydronics including practical real world applications for geo and solar thermal systems – it’s time to donate away those dozen antiquated books for this single source one of a kind instruction manual that will serve educators, students, designers and trade persons well into the future of high performance hydronic systems."

Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)
Journal of Indoor Environmental Quality Editor

 




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System Showcase 2011

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Combined Membership

The Radiant Professionals Alliance and the Hydronics Industry Alliance have joined forces... Click here to see what this new combined membership will bring you.




Hydronic Definitions

Visit the Hydronic Definitions page to look up terms related to our field. You find the complete reference... HERE

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): an efficiency descriptor of the ratio of annual output energy to annual input energy as developed in accordance with the requirements of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 10 CFR Part 430.

Baseline Building Performance: the annual energy cost for a building design intended for use as a baseline for rating above-standard design.

Boiler: an appliance intended to supply hot fluid or steam for space heating, processing, or power purposes.

Closed System: a piping system that is sealed at all points from the atmosphere and contains non-potable solutio

 
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