GTI eNews April 2011

GEOTHERMAL TRAINING INSTITUTE eNEWS

April 1, 2011

TRAINING

GLD2010 Loopfields & Piping Design
Web Workshop

(3) session web workshop
Start dates:

April 11, 2011 (M-W-F)

12:00 - 15:00 CST

May 5, 2011 (3 Week - Thursdays)

12:00 - 15:00 CST

June 2, 2011 (3 Week - Thursdays)

12:00 - 15:00 CST

For professional designers wanting an in-depth study of tools and techniques to develop optimized designs. Utilizes industry leading GLD2010 and other software tools. This unique (3) session workshop provides two-way interaction and tests actual student designs.

Course Details

Thermal Conductivity Testing Bootcamp

(1) day field/classroom training

July 20, 2011 (One Day)

08:30 - 5:00PM CST

Location:
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Area

This course is designed for GSHP installers, contractors, engineers and anyone that desires a working knowledge of practical and efficient loopfield testing and data acquisition. Using the knowledge gathered from the course, you can increase your business offerings to successfully compete for commercial installations requiring higher levels of design verification without the need for using additional subcontractors.

Full Course Outline/Details

Commercial System
Design and Optimization

(10) week web workshop
Start dates:

May 3, 2011

19:00 - 21:00 CST

For GSHP developers, engineers, architects & HVAC contractors. Assumes (2) years GSHP experience. Learn from experts that have designed locally and internationally.

Course Details

Upcoming Trade Events:

See us at:

Conference Dates: May 5-6

Surrey, BC Canada

Geothermal
Partner Information

Generate your own TC Test Data with the GeoCube®. The data can be directly imported into the GLD2010 Thermal Conductivity Module. See it here:
Precision Geothermal GeoCube:

GEOTHERMAL IN THE NEWS

The general public is slowly getting educated about geothermal heating and it helps when a mainstream publication puts it in plain language for the mass audience. The N.Y. Times published a good column on 3/7/11 (Here) that gives a great overview from the perspective of a homeowner. In addition to educating ourselves to provide the best possible installations for our customers, it never hurts to give the customer the knowledge that lets them reach the conclusions that work for all of us.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
TESTING BOOTCAMP

We recently completed our first T.C Testing class and received great reviews from the participants. Our goal was to de-mystify the TC testing and analysis process. There is opportunity for providing this important service to the commercial market and experienced contractors have already made most of the investment needed to take the next step.

This is a hands-on course that is a combination of field and classroom Demonstrating the check list for start up and tear down

Demonstrating the check list for start up and tear down

training in performing field TC Testing. We go in rain, shine or snow! Our course will take you step-by-step through the setup, equipment, methods and data analysis process on an actual test borehole installed just for this course. During this course, we will be using commercially available test fixtures and design software. For more information and a course outline, visit our web site at www.geotrainers.com. Our next class is scheduled for July 20, 2011.

OPTIMIZING LOOPFIELDS
& PIPING DESIGN
Web Workshop

Designers of commercial and large residential geothermal systems already know that designs need to be more than guesswork. Using a computer aided design tool requires a methodical approach and an understanding of how the different components in a design and system interact. GTI and the developers of the Groundloop Design Software (GLD) are offering a web-based workshop series that may be perfect for you! This workshop offers the advantage of an in-depth presentation with NO travel and learning from a live, expert instructor. This workshop respects your time and gives you a chance to actually use what you learn as the class progresses.

In April, we are offering a compressed time option featuring three hour sessions on M - W - F, instead of one day per week. The May format returns to every Thursday for three hours, over three weeks. Either way, you can learn how to use Ground Loop Design (GLD) 2010, the industry leading design tool, to design and optimize loopfields and design headers and piping that correctly, every time.

If you have used other software or an early version of GLD for design, you will benefit from our hands-on learning. Go beyond the Loopfield Designer, the topic of week one, with the CFD Module for Piping Design, which is the topic of the second week session of our web workshop. Learn how the new piping designer sizes your pipes, manifolds and loop circuits properly to ensure the system can be effectively purged and operates within an optimal fluid dynamic range of your selected equipment.

All that you need is a computer, an internet connection and the desire to learn. Our next class starts April 11, 2011. Sign-up now!

A "horseshoe" reverse return header can reduce pressure drop in a loopfield by 20% compared to a standard reverse return configuration.

Learn more about Groundloop Design Software here.