We are the official NABCEP PVA training partner of the
2023 NABCEP CE Conference! John Siegenthaler, P.E., is a mechanical engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a licensed professional engineer, and Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology at Mohawk Valley Community College. “Siggy” has over 40 years of experience in designing modern hydronic systems. He is a hall-of-fame member of the Radiant Panel Association, and a presenter at national and international conferences on hydronic and radiant heating. John is principal of Appropriate Designs – a consulting engineering firm in Holland Patent, NY. He is the author of two textbooks: Modern Hydronic Heating 4th Edition., and Heating with Renewable Energy. John currently writes about hydronics technology for several trade publications including: Plumbing&Mechanical, PM Engineer, and Heating,Plumbing, Air Conditioning (HPAC) in Canada.
Master Advanced Hydronic Design with John Siegenthaler. John works with you for 10 weeks - Learn to design state-of-the-art systems that deliver comfort, efficiency, and reliability.
by John Siegenthaler
This course introduces the technology used in modern air-to-water heat pumps and shows how to build complete systems around them.
by John Siegenthaler
This comprehensive 10-week course, developed in partnership with the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), is a unique opportunity for professionals to learn from an industry expert and take their skills to the next level.
by John Siegenthaler
This course examines best practices for combining modern, high efficiency wood-fired boilers with hydronic distribution systems.
by John Siegenthaler
According to John Siegenthaler, The future of hydronic heating is low water temperature-- necessary to optimize the performance of condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal collectors.
by John Siegenthaler
This lecture will outline 4 different methods for providing hydraulic separation, some of which may reduce the installation and operating cost of a system.
by John Siegenthaler
In this lecture, hydronics expert John Siegenthaler explains the importance of low water temperature heat emitters and distribution designs in modern hydronic systems.
by John Siegenthaler
John Siegenthaler discusses the protection of wood gasification boilers through a 58 minute lecture, and a free PDF tutorial.
by John Siegenthaler
This free lecture describes a unique method of managing the operation of biomass-fueled as well as auxiliary boilers for optimum system performance.
by John Siegenthaler