Heating

Blog post: 04/09/2026 10:49 am

Author: Spark Team

A heat pump can be installed neatly and still perform poorly if commissioning is incomplete or incorrect. Flow temperatures, hydraulic conditions, control settings, sensors, pumps and operating parameters all influence the behaviour of the finished system. Commissioning therefore represents one of the most valuable opportunities for immersive training. Bespoke Virtual Reality (VR) can allow engineers to commission realistic systems repeatedly before touching a customer's installation, while Augmented Reality (AR) can place commissioning instructions and live reference information directly beside real equipment.

Blog post: 21/08/2026 8:17 am

Author: Spark Team

Installing a heat pump is not simply a matter of replacing one heat source with another. Successful installations depend on a sequence of decisions and procedures covering positioning, hydraulics, electrical connections, controls, system preparation, commissioning and customer handover. Bespoke Virtual Reality (VR) training can provide a powerful bridge between classroom knowledge and real installations. Engineers can practise an entire heat-pump installation in a virtual property before carrying out the procedure on a customer's home. Augmented Reality (AR) can then provide contextual guidance while the real installation is taking place.