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NEW Online Training
By popular demad, specialized, in-depth training is now available for designers utilizing the industry-leading GLD software platform. These professional level courses are intended for serious designers that want to leverage their knowledge and tools for a more successful geothermal design experience.GHX Loads, Loopfields and Piping Design
- Web Workshop Series
Thermal Dynamics, in conjuction with the Geothermal Training Institute, is currently offering a new web workshop entitled, "GHX Loads, Loopfields and Piping Design." The objective of this series is to provide the geothermal designer with a working knowledge of the ste[ps in the process of designng and optimizing the geothermal system. Examine the critical phases of the design, beginning with the building design and modeling loads. Learn how to configure the design of the loopfield and piping. Correctly match the heat pump with the building and loopfield to develop a complete system. The course will take the student through the critical design steps that are needed to accurately design a geothermal system. Utilizing the industry leading Ground Loop Design (GLD) 2010 Software Suite, this series will go from start to finish in the preparation of realistic designs for different situations, including a full session dedicated to presentation of example designs from the instructor as well as looking at some actual system designs from the course participants. Two-way interaction with an expert instructor provides the geothermal professional with the tools he or she needs to design and optimize GSHP systems.
Each session runs approximately three (3) hours
Below is the syllabus for the web workshop training:
- Unit 1: Building Energy System Simulation
- Unit 2: Loopfield System Designer
- Unit 3: Piping Optimization
- Unit 4: Exercise Lab w/ Student Data and Review
Commercial GSHP System Design
- Optimizing GSHP Systems
Thermal Dynamics, in conjuction with the Geothermal Training Institute, is currently offering a professional course utilizing GLD2010 for the professional designer. Commercial geothermal systems are often dismissed because of the high cost of installation. This course is focused on commercial system design optimization of the ground heat exchanger (GHX) and the commercial heat pump and how a GSHP system may pay back much sooner than expected. This 10 week course in geothermal system design utilizes the combined experience of 40 years from instructors with real-world experience. It will provide you with information and methods to optimize and enhance the design of your closed loop GSHP system. The instructors of this class have worked with equipment manufacturers and suppliers, system designers and building owners to develop cost-effective methods of providing geothermal systems for their clients. In a time where the market is forced to deal with rising energy costs and scarcer supplies, the opportunities for successful GSHP Systems will continue to dramatically increase.
Each session runs approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
Below is the syllabus for the Commercial GSHP training:
- WEEK 1: Introduction; Building Loads • Peak Loads • Energy Loads • Energy Balance
- WEEK 2: Mechanical Systems • Equipment Efficiency • Distribution Systems • Ventilation Strategy
- WEEK 3: The Site and Geology • Land Area Available for Ground Heat Exchangers • Geology • Regulations
- WEEK 4: Ground Heat Exchanger Preliminary Modeling • Vertical • Horizontal • Pond/Lake • Open Well • Standing Column • Hybrid Options
- WEEK 5: Economics • Energy Cost Comparisons • Capital Costs
- WEEK 6: Confirmation of Preliminary Designs • Thermal Conductivity Testing- Vertical Heat Exchangers • Thermal Conductivity Testing- Horizontal Heat Exchangers • Pump Testing- Open Wells
- WEEK 7: System Design: Configuring the Ground Heat Exchanger • Nomenclature • Pipe Selection • Heat Transfer Fluids • Number of Circuits • Flushing/Purging Considerations • Supply/Return Header Configuration • Supply/Return Runouts • Building Penetration • Supply/Return Manifolds • Pumping Strategies
- WEEK 8: The Mechanical System • Water to Air Equipment • Distribution System Considerations • Water to Water Equipment • Distribution System Considerations
- WEEK 9: Construction Quality Assurance • Construction Quality Assurance Considerations • Commissioning • Operator Training/System Turnover
- WEEK 10: Design Case Studies • System Design Example 1 • System Design Example 2
