International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Accredited Course
Closed-Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Accredited IGSHPA Installer Course 2012
*Training is non manufacturer specific. Outline is a general outline and subject to change.
Day 1
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. (Lesson 1) Introduction & Overview-
Show Video (Inside Ground Source Systems)
1) GS-System Concept
2) Energy Source
3) Basic Heat Pump System
4) Heat Pump Configurations
5) Heat Pump Operation
6) Accessories
7) Domestic Hot Water Options
8) System Material and Components
10:15 a.m. (Lesson 2) Economics & Energy Loads
11:00 a.m. (Lesson 3) Soil Identification and Thermal Behavior
Show Video (Soil Identification for GS-System #1)
(Rock Identification for GS-System #2)
1) Properties of Soils
2) Classification of Soils
3) Rock Classification According to Thermal Conductivity
4) Thermal Conductivity values for Rocks
11:30 a.m. (Lesson 4) Selecting, Sizing and Designing the Heat Pump System
12:00 -1:00 p.m Lunch Break
Continue Lesson 4
1) Design Procedure for the Heat Pump System
2) Determining Building Heating and Cooling Loads
3) Load Calculations Procedures
4) Energy Calculations
5) Performance of a Ground-Source Heat Pump
6) Ground Load Calculations
7) Equipment Selection
8) Air Filtering
9) Air Distribution System
10) Air Diffusers or Supply Registers
11) Duct Layout
5:00 p.m. End day one
Day 2
8:00 a.m. Question & Answers
8:30 a.m. (Lesson 5) Designing the Ground Heat Exchanger
1) Ground Heat Exchanger Configuration
2) Steps in Ground Heat Exchanger Design
3) Standardized Parallel System Header Design
4) Selection of Ground Heat Exchanger
5) Plastic Pipe Selection
6) Ground Heat Exchanger Sizing & Design Procedure
7) Selecting the Circulating Pump
8) Selection of Antifreeze fluids
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. (Lesson 6) Installation of the Ground Heat Exchanger
Show Video (Drilling and Trenching Procedures for GS-Systems)
1) Site Plan
2) Trenching and Backfilling
3) Slinky Pit
4) Vertical Boreholes
5) Horizontal Boreholes
6) Pond Loops
7) Pipe Installation Considerations
8) Header up
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. (Lesson 7) Pipe Joining Methods
Show Video (Performance Pipe on fusion)
Hands on Fusion Certification in Butt and Socket Applications
1) Butt fusion Procedures
2) Socket fusion Procedure
5:00 p.m. End of day 2
Day 3
8:00 a.m. (Lesson 8) Grouting Procedures for Ground-Source Heat Pumps Show Video (Grouting Procedures for GS-Systems)
1) Importance of Well Grouting
2) Ineffective Grouting Practices
3) Grouting Materials
4) Dry Boreholes
5) Grout Placement Methods
6) Grout Pumps
7) Grout Mixing
9:30 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. (Lesson 9) Flushing and Purging the System
Show Video (Flushing, Purging, and Pressurizing GS-Systems)
1) Flushing Debris
2) Air Purging
3) System Flushing
4) Verifying Earth Coil Pressure/Flow Design
5) Error Detection Techniques
6) Charging System with Antifreeze Solution
7) Pressurizing the Closed-Loop System
11:00 a.m. Marketing & Review
11:00 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Review- Examination – Two Hours, Open Book (NATE/IGSHPA)
*This agenda is tentative and subject to change without notice, classes can go on later to past 3:00PM. Keep this in mind when making travel plans.
All books and manuals are included.
3 day Accredited IGSHPA Installation Course, includes:
Please Register Early
- Hands on fusion welding training
- Open Book 2 Hour Exam (NATE Certified)
- IGSHPA membership (3 years)
- Training is non manufacturer specific
- Continuing education credits available
- This is an International Accelerated Geothermal Course,
Oklahoma State University (Recognized Worldwide)
Earth Energy Services LLC
Register for classes online or contact
Rich Susens (920) 246-5159 Accredited IGSHPA Installer And Trainer
Who Should Attend:
· HVAC Contractors
· Drilling contractors
· Geothermal Installers
· Developers
· Trades People
· Architects
· Engineers
· Manufacturers
· Distributors
· Entrepreneurs
· Alternative Energy Specialists
· Utility Personal
Refund Policy:
Registered participants may cancel their registration up to 14 days prior to the first day of training. Participants may make substitutions prior to start of class. Cancellations within 14 days of the first training date will not be eligible for a refund, however they may take any future class with Earth Energy Services.
Class Cancellation:
Earth Energy Services reserves the right to cancel training classes. If a class is canceled, participants will be contacted at least 14 days prior to the first training date. Participants will receive a full refund.
E-mail rich.susens@gmail.com or call 1-920-246-5159
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