IGSHPA Training
From time to time GeoFurnace Manufacturing offers training to support our
customers to do our part to ensure quality in the geothermal industry.
The current courses being offered are for those interested in becoming
installers of geothermal heat pump systems. The IGSHPA accredited installer
course is an essential part of becoming a well trained expert in this field.
Upon successful completion of our course the student will be an accredited
IGSHPA installer.
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De Smet, South Dakota
- Upcoming Training Courses: No Training Class Scheduled. Please Contact us at info@geofurnacemfg.com if you are interested in a class. Instructor: IGSHPA Accredited Trainer, Michael Hunt 3 Day Course, $900.00 in advance. Limited Class Size. Fee includes all Books, Exam, one year IGSHPA membership and noon meals. |
Why Attend:
Demand for geothermal equipment and technology has never been stronger. As energy prices increase so does the demand for geothermal products. Customers ask for geothermal more now than ever. Highly efficient and clean energy solutions are are becoming mainstream. There is no doubt that the geothermal (GeoExchange) technology will continue to grow in popularity.
More than ever, prior to being asked to bid on a project or to be involved on a residential or commercial project, engineers request IGSHPA accreditation along with consumers wanting to know if they are dealing with trained and experienced experts.
Successful participants will be listed on the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) website as an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer.
Who Should Attend:
- HVAC Contractors
- Drilling Contractors
- Geothermal Installers
- Developers
- Trades People
- Architects
- Engineers
- Distributors
- Entrepreneurs
- Alternative
- Utility Energy Specialists
- Personnel
Course Content:
- Geothermal Concept
- Geothermal System Configuration and Design
- Heat Pump Operation
- Earth Loop Design
- Domestic Hot Water Options, Hydronic Applications
- Heat Pump Installation
- Heat Pump Service Training
- Polyethylene Pipe Fusion Cortication
- Vertical & Horizontal Loop Installation
- Much, Much More
To receive your informational training packet and course books, please fill out and submit the following application. For additional information and room reservations call us at (605)854-9205, send an E-mail to mhunt@geofurnacemfg.com, or look it up at www.geofurnacemfg.com.
Please make checks payable to GeoFurnace Mfg Inc. Send check and applications to GeoFurnace Mfg Inc., PO Box 479, De Smet, SD 57231.
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.
Class Cancellation:
Michael Hunt reserves the right to cancel training classes. If a class is
canceled, participants will be contacted at least 10 days prior to the first
training date. Participants will receive a full refund of the tuition cost if
Michael Hunt cancels the training.
TO ENROLL, DOWNLOAD THE TRAINING INFORMATION AND MAIL TODAY
IGSHPA Installer Accreditation Course
(INTERNATIONAL GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP ASSOCIATION)
Location: De Smet, S.D.
General Course Description
Day 1
- Introduction of course materials, manuals and instructor
- GeoExchange concept, energy source, basic GeoExchange system and configuration
- Heat pump operation
- Domestic hot water options, hydronic applications
- System materials and components
2- Marketing
- Who is involved with GSHP technology?
- Benefits to home and business owners & utilities, demand reduction
- Benefits to the HVAC contractors
- Forced air systems, supplemental hot water generation
- Radiant floor systems, process hot water applications
- Water-to-water units, demand hot water from forced air systems
3- Soils and rock identification
- Identification soil types (petrology) for Earth Loop design purposes
- Thermal conductivity of soils
4- Selecting, sizing and designing the ground source heat pump system
- Design procedure
- Importance of load calculation procedures
- Calculating structural heat and cool loads
- Ground load calculations
- Energy calculations
- Performance of ground source heat pumps
- Proper heat pump installation
- Equipment selection
- Radiant and snow melt considerations
Day 2
5- Designing the Ground Heat Exchanger
- Steps in Ground Heat Exchanger Design (GHX)
- GHX configuration
- Standardized parallel system header design
- Selection of the GHX circulating fluid
- Pipe selection
- GHX sizing and design procedure
- Selecting the GHX circulation pump
6- Polyethylene Pipe Fusion
- PE pipe and why it is suitable for Earth Loop systems
- Composition and manufacturing process
- What is not acceptable for Earth Loop systems
- Fusion methods
- Sidewall fusion
- Socket fusion
- Butt fusion
- Demonstration and hands-on practice, butt/socket fusion lab
Day 3
7- Installation of the Earth Loop
- How to properly evaluate a site and draw a site plan
- Types and uses for installation equipment
- Evaluation of drilling, trenching and backhoe costs
- Pipe installation considerations
- Header manifold tie-in to GHX
8- Grouting Procedures
- Importance grouting: environmental, economical, and thermal competency aspects
- Grouting materials
- Dry boreholes
- Grout placement methods
- Pumps, mixing
9- Flushing and purging the system
- Flushing debris, air purging, system flushing
- Verification of loop pressure and flow
- Error detection techniques
- Installation notes
- Antifreeze charging, pressurizing the closed loop system
10- Heat pump system start-up
- Performance checks: heating, cooling & desuperheater modes
- Performance check, water-to-water configuration (hydronic floor heat system)
11- Review for test
- Open question and review
12- Test- Open book test, two hours
