Heat Pumps
Geothermal
Geothermal Heat Pump Applications
4 hours to complete
Last updated 06/2024
About this course
This advanced course builds on "Geothermal Heat Pump Fundamentals". You'll learn to design geothermal systems and learn more advanced sizing and installation techniques.
This is course is part of our "Heat Pump System Design & Installation" series. You can take an individual course or enroll in the full program, which was created to provide a complete understanding of the design and installation of heat pumps systems.
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Course outline
4 modules
4 hours to complete
3:17 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 15 assignments
Heat Pump Selection & Residential Ground Loops
Module 1 • 15 assignments
Heat Pump Selection & Residential Ground Loops
- Reading "A Basic Guide to Heat Pump Selection" (.pdf)
- Overview of GSHP Performance (23:20 minutes)
- Presentation slides (PDF) - Overview of GSHP Performance (.pdf)
- GSHP Selection - LoopLink Example (10:53 minutes)
- Closed-Loop GHEX Design Basics (11:54 minutes)
- Closed-Loop GHEX Design - LoopLink Example (18:49 minutes)
- Presentation slides (PDF) - Design of Closed-Loop Ground Heat Exchangers (.pdf)
- Read "How to Measure GSHP Efficiency for Forced-Air Units" (.pdf)
- Read "Geothermal Do's & Don't's" (.pdf)
- Important GSHP Design & Installation Considerations (33:21 minutes)
- Presentation slides (PDF) - Important GSHP Design Considerations (.pdf)
- Assignment Calculate the amount of propylene glycol for a 20% concentration in this ground loop. (.pdf)
- LoopLink Assignment – Part 1
- Antifreeze Volume Calculator (.xlsm)
- LoopLink Assignment Part – 2 (.pdf)
Module 2 • 15 assignments
Commercial Ground Loops
Module 2 • 15 assignments
Commercial Ground Loops
- Module 3 Presentation Slides (.pdf)
- Building Understanding, Pre-Modeling, and Site Visit (07:03 minutes)
- Common Fuels (08:55 minutes)
- Heating Energy Cost Comparison (09:03 minutes)
- Operating Costs (13:31 minutes)
- Closed-Loop Ground Heat Exchangers - Advanced Topics (11:34 minutes)
- Piping Systems (05:23 minutes)
- Planning and Design Review (12:25 minutes)
- Design Review - Flushing and Purging (10:23 minutes)
- Construction Verification (13:23 minutes)
- Practical Considerations (07:03 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
- Commercial Applications Quiz (20 questions)
- ASSIGNMENT: Calculate the propylene glycol (gal) for a 20% concentration in this GHEX. (.pdf)
- RESOURCE FOR ASSIGNMENT: Antifreeze Volume Calculator (.xls) - enable macros for proper operation (.xlsm)
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- End of Course Knowledge Check
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved BPI CEU Hours
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Instructor
Ryan Carda
Principal Engineer, Dandelion Energy
Ryan Carda is Principal Engineer for Dandelion. He is primarily responsible for design and engineering standardization, with a focus on optimizing the performance and lowering the cost of geothermal systems. Prior to that, Ryan co-founded Geo-Connections in 2004 and served as the company’s President until he sold the company to Dandelion. The products Ryan developed...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This 2 module course is delivered entirely online. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes please visit our [HeatSpring for Teams](/for_teams) page to get a group discount.
