For more information, please contact:
Kathleen Mihelich
Direct: 708-995-3003
Toll Free: 877-427-6601, Extension 3003
Kathleen.Mihelich@RadiantProfessionalsAlliance.org
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Mission Statement"To partner with our members to provide superior leadership to the radiant industry through comprehensive education while providing a clearinghouse of experience, ideas, and information on radiant heating and cooling."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."
System Showcase 2011Congratulations to the 2011 System Showcase Winners
Combined MembershipThe Radiant Professionals Alliance and the Hydronics Industry Alliance have joined forces... Click here to see what this new combined membership will bring you.Hydronic DefinitionsVisit the Hydronic Definitions page to look up terms related to our field. You find the complete reference... HEREAnnual 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 NewsRPA Membership Ratifies Move to IAPMO
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