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Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 2009
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Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
IGSHPA Accredited Installer Training
Iowa Energy Center, Energy Resource Station
November 10 - 12, 2009
Course Registration: $470
Optional IGSHPA Accreditation Exam, Registration and Three-year IGSHPA Membership: $180
Optional Iowa Geothermal Association
First-year Membership Special: $150
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or call, Denise Junod at (515) 965-7055
This intensive and practical three-day course will prepare you to design and install geothermal heat pump systems for residential and light commercial projects. Not only that, you will be able to qualify for accreditation to become an International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) installer.
Participants will gain hands-on experience using real geothermal heat pump equipment and piping loops. The course is taught by an instructor affiliated with the IGSHPA. Each participant will receive a full set of IGSHPA training and reference materials.
Who Should Attend?
Many project owners are requiring that geothermal system installers be accredited and knowledgeable. This course will provide the opportunity for accreditation of installers. It will also benefit other technical personnel that are involved with the design, installation, and operation of geothermal heat pump systems, including mechanical contractors, equipment suppliers, system designers and engineers, well drillers and excavation contractors, and utility company representatives.
Course Highlights
Intensive three-day training course. Topics include introduction and overview, economics, soils identification, sizing and designing the system, designing the ground heat exchanger, pipe joining methods, installation, grouting procedures, flushing and purging, and startup and checkout.
Course includes hands-on fusion training for socket and butt fusion. Fusion cards will be issued for contractors to meet commercial requirements.
IGSHPA materials, including Installation Guide, Slinky Installation Guide, Design and Installation Standards, Grouting Procedures, Grouting for Vertical GHP Systems, and Soil and Rock Classification Field Manual (a value of over $280).
A review and update of Iowa regulations and requirements for the installation of geothermal heat pump systems.
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