What you will learn
Learn how to properly design a residential system, starting with the benefits and types of ground source heat pumps. Attendees will also learn about the design process, energy loads and requirements, and how to calculate loads; how to select mechanical systems; site, geology and soil conditions; ground heat exchanger design; pumping, interior piping and header design; economics of the design; and calculate a sample problem. Upon successful completion of the corresponding exam, an IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer certification will be issued.
- Ground Source Heat Pump Benefits
- System Components
- Heat Pump Types
- Design Process
- Energy Requirements
- Load Calculations
- Parameters that affect different types of heat pump performance, site, geology and soil conditions
- Heat pump and pipe design
- Economics of design
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the IGSHPA designer exam, participants will be issued HRAI and IGSHPA certification as a residential designer of GSHP systems. This will include a designer’s card and an IGSHPA certificate for three years.
Manual and Study Material
| Manual |
Pricing |
| Res. & Light Com. Design & Install Manual (IGSHPA1) |
$160* |
| Soil & Rock Classification Field Manual (IGSHPA2) |
$55* |
| Grouting for Vertical GHP Systems (IGSHPA3) |
$55* |
| Slinky Insulation Guide (IGSHPA4) |
$65* |
| ANSI/CSA/IGSHPA C448 (C448) |
$150* |
| IGSHPA Design & Install Standards (IGSHPA5) |
Included with Course Registration |
| IGSHPA CRD Study Guide (IGSHPA8) |
Included with Course Registration |
*If you have these manuals, noted with an Asterisks, then you do not need to purchase them upon check out. PLEASE NOTE: if you do not possess these manuals, you will need to purchase them upon registering for this couse. They are needed to reference during the course.
