HVACR08 Geothermal Heating & Cooling

A study of the details, benefits and installation methods of ground source heating and cooling systems.

Learning outcomes- At the completion of this course students should be able to:

- Use safety precautions during the installation process.

- Understand basic design parameters.

- Design and Installation Standards

- Grouting for Vertical Heat Pump Systems

The overall strategy is to explain the concepts and demonstrate the techniques.

Topic

Introduction

Heat Pump Operation

Heat Fusion & High Density Polyethylene

Closed Loop Horizontal Systems

Closed Loop Vertical Systems

Lake/Pond Heat Exchangers

Open Loop Systems

Direct Exchange using Refrigerants