NAIT GEO101
&
IGSHPA
Canadian Course Outline
An intensive introductory study of geothermal technology, equipment, ground loop design and installation. This curriculum was developed by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) in collaboration with Oklahoma State University, Department of Engineering Technologies and Department of Education under the guidance of Professor Jim Bose, Phd.
Course fees include:
- tuiton
- 6 reference texts
- first-year IGSHPA membership
- examination fee
- lab materials
- all associated costs for classroom and equipment
Successful participants receive a NAIT certificate, a three year accreditation with IGSHPA as well as a listing on the IGSHPA search engine as an accredited installer.
Outline
- Introduction & Overview of the GSHP Industry
- GSHP History, Economics, and Technological Development
- Selecting, Sizing & Designing the Ground Source Heat Pump system
- Soil & Rock Identification and Thermal Behaviour
- Heat Loss/Gain Calculations For Residential & Commercial Applications
- Designing the Ground Heat Exchanger
- Drilling, and Trenching Practices
- Grouts, Mixing & Grouting Practices
- Flushing & Purging the GSHP System
- HDPE Fusion Welding
- Canadian Regulations C448 & the Alberta Building Code
- Exploring available design software
- Canadian Case Studies
- IGSHPA Moderated Accreditation Exam
- Site visit and hands-on lab (weather permitting)
