Geothermal heat pumps are not magic, but they seem like it sometimes. In this course, John Manning, PE, LEED AP, draws on his 25 years of experience in the geothermal industry to demystify this extraordinarily simple and efficient technology.

Detailed Description:

Course Summary

Duration: 65 minutes - 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!

How does the 50 degree earth heat my building to 70 degrees? Geothermal heat pumps are not magic, but they seem like it sometimes. John Manning, PE, LEED AP, draws on his 25 years of experience in the geothermal industry to demystify this extraordinarily simple and efficient technology. This course helps you explain how heat pumps work in language people can understand, a very useful skill for building professionals.

Learning Objectives:

• What is a Geothermal System?
• The Refrigeration Cycle
• Heating & Cooling
• Making Hot Water

Course Outline:
Introduction to Geothermal Systems - 19:54 Minutes
* Course Introduction - 4:50 min.
* What is a Geothermal System? - 15:04 min.

Understanding Heat Pump Mechanics - 46:03 Minutes
* The Refrigeration Cycle - 11:16 min.
* Refrigeration Cycle: Discussion, Q & A - 11:50 min.
* Reversing the Heat Pump - 1:29 min.
* Reversing the Heat Pump: Q & A about Cooling - 1:42 min.
* Desuperheater - 5:03 min.
* Hot Water Generator Option - 13:03 min.
* Desuperheater / Hot Water Generator Combination - 1:40 min.

About the Instructor:

John Manning, PE, LEED AP
John Manning is a licensed PE and LEED AP with over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering and geothermal system installation and design. With six patents in heat pump design as well as three years as an installing contractor, Mr. Manning brings a unique perspective to system design.