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Fundamentals of Geothermal Systems Online Course
This introductory course is excellent for anyone interested in geothermal heating and cooling systems. Topics covered include how heat pumps work; ground as a heat source and sink; system types; case studies; design issues; expected performance and the economics of a system.
Price: $295.00
Detailed Description:
Course Summary
Duration: 5 hours, 2 min - Online. At Your Own Pace!
You're busy and your time is valuable. Our online training course has the benefit of letting you learn at your own pace for 1/2 the price of classroom training - and you don't have to take a day off from work to do it!
In this course, you'll hear from Gary Phetteplace, an impressive PE, PhD, consulting engineer on the fundamentals of geothermal system technology: how heat pumps work; ground as a heat source and sink; system types; case studies; design issues; expected performance, and the economics of a system.
Learning Objectives:
- How Geothermal Heat Pumps Work
- Pros and Cons of Different System Types
- Case Studies of Real World Applications
- Cost and System Performance
Course Outline:
Overview , 32:41 Minutes, Easiest Materials
Course Objectives , 5:37 Minutes
Heat Pumps and How They Work , 16:01 Minutes
Why the Ground Is a Good Heat Source/Sink
Basic System Types , 59:23 Minutes
Basic System Types Overview , Closed Loop Systems , Surface Water Systems, Open Loop Systems , Standing Column Well
Design Issues for Ground,Coupled (Closed Loop) Systems , 33:24 Minutes
Overview , Piping , Site Characterization , Other Considerations
Design Issues for Ground Water (Open Loop) Systems , 18:13 Minutes
Overview , 18:13 Minutes
In,Building System Issues , 44:44 Minutes
Overview , Plumbing , Hybrid Systems
Expected Performance , 28:48 Minutes,
Overview , Department of Defense Survey , Maintenance Costs ,
Economics , 14:43 Minutes,
Economics
Closing Advice , 18:51 Minutes,
Case Studies , 51:13 Minutes,
Fort Polk , Community Loop Application , Schools , Residential , Light Commercial Applications , Creative Heat Recovery, Other Possibilities
About the Instructor:
Gary Phetteplace, PhD, PE
Dr. Gary Phetteplace, PE spent 32 years with the US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory where he studied geothermal heat pump applications for the military. His work at Fort Polk, Louisiana paved the way for one of the largest and most successful ground-source heat pump projects in the world.
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Testimonials
"I've used the training and contacts that I made taking this course to install 5 systems to date with more on the way and they are all working great. I now include geothermal HVAC systems with my Plumbing Heating and Cooling Business. Thank you all for your efforts to bring this great old technology into the mainstream of America."
Richard A.
Grafton Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Sutton, MA
"Having had my own business since 1985 with 60+ employee's and having attending many workshops/seminars myself over that time, this PV workshop was one of the best organized and along with Ken's knowledge of the PV industry, made this three day workshop a complete success. Ken has the ability to pass on his knowledge of 12 years in the PV industry to a class made up of non electricians with great success. He is extremely patient and makes every effort to disseminate the large amount of technical information in only three days."
Paul G.
JM Electrical Co., Inc.
"These have been some of the most useful and practical courses that I have attended over the last twenty years."
Vince G.
New England Solar & Green Solutions, Inc.
Williamstown, MA
"Great courses. Fantastic instruction! Priceless in the sense that they make sure you understand how many crucial components must be taken into account in order to properly design and size systems."
Ned R.
Terra Heat Systems
La Veta, CO
"Taking these courses was well-spent money. The course instructors were the real McCoy, people that have worked in this industry and helped develop the technology behind it."
Stacey R.
Geotherm Inc.
Biddeford, ME
"...it was probably one of the top three seminars I've attended in my 30 years in the HVAC industry - if not the best!"
Scott T.
Account Manager - New England
REHAU Construction, LLC
"After taking your class I am completely comfortable with design and knowledge of what kind of systems will work. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to learn more about geothermal systems."
JR W.
Scandia Heating
Scandia, MN
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