October 2013

Geothermal Systems that, “Work By Design, Not By Accident”
 

Join us for a Free Webinar
 

“Climate Change and the Role of Green Design”

 

Join us on October 25th at 1:00 CDT (GMT -5:00) for a free webinar featuring Professor Matthew Schmidt, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University.  Dr. Schmidt will share research in the advancement of climate science and where the models predict we are going.  As  Geothermal designers, we have a role in the future and Dr. Schmidt will discuss what climate scientists see for the future and what the general population needs to understand about their role.

 

Videos of Previous Webinars Available
 

By request, we are making recordings of our previous seminars available for customers.  There have been six in the recent series:

Click the webinar links to view any of the videos available on our web site. 
 

Have You Seen GLD Lately?

 

Coming:  The New GLD!  Pre-release shown at IGSHPA
 
The current build version of GLD2012 is 7.5.0.14.  Download a demo version here:   

     Use this link:   Free GLD Download   View the change log for GLD

 

The current build of the ClimateMaster version of GLD2012 is 7.5.0.15.  (ClimateMaster only)   

     Use this link:   Free ClimateMaster Geothermal Design Suite Download  

 


Enhance Your Skills - Available Training:

 

Advanced Loopfield and Piping Design (online)

Dates:    Starts – November 7, 2013 (Weekly, Thursdays)  12:00 – 15:00 CDT
                 Starts – December 9, 2013 (M-W-F)  12:00 – 15:00 CDT

 

Taught by Dan Bernstein, a leading industry expert in geothermal loopfield design.  All participants receive a Certificate of Completion for use in continuing education requirements.  This (9) hour course requires a computer and DSL or better internet connection in order to participate.    Multi-student Discount Available.

 

Course Details and Registration


Certified GeoExchange Designer - CGD Workshop
New:    
One Hour Free Course Previews.  This introductory session lets you see how the course works and is available on December 2, 2013  or  January 6, 2014 , 11:00 – Noon CST.
Pick your date and register here.

Online Course  
Dates:     January 13, 2014 (Ten sessions, Mondays)  19:00 -21:00 PM CDT

Taught by Mr. Ed Lohrenz of Geo-Xergy Systems. Ed Lohrenz has worked in the geothermal industry since the early 1980’s as a system designer, installer, and GSHP equipment distributor and is now recognized as one of the most experienced low-temperature heat pump experts in the industry.

The web based training is a series of (2) hour sessions that are held for (10) weeks.  The course includes all of the materials and the CGD examination. There are course options for students that want to take the CGD Exam or for those that are just looking for the training workshop.
 

Course Details and Registration


Geothermal Industry Partners:

  • Precision Geothermal - Makers of the GeoCube Thermal Conductivity Test Unit
  • IGSHPA - Industry Association for advancement of Geothermal Design

  

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