GEO101 Geothermal Installation
Get into geothermal technology! Mechanical system technicians, designers, engineers and others will discover the fundamentals behind ground source and water source heat pump technology. The course is delivered in an easy-to-understand format and includes a wide range of practical case studies. The course is 90% theory and 10% hands-on lab work, and includes one field trip to view working installations. Examples of study topics include:• recent technology developments and the economics of geothermal installations
• soil and rock identification
• selecting, sizing and designing the ground source heat pump system
• HDPE pipe and plastic fusion welding
• GHEX installation procedures
• drilling, trenching and grouting practices
• practices for flushing and purging the GSHP system
• review of the CSA C448 Standard and the Alberta Building Code
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a pass mark of 90% on the final open-book exam.
This course is endorsed by both the Alberta Geothermal Energy Association and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
Upon successful completion of the course an IGSHPA certification and a NAIT certificate will be issued. The IGSHPA certification as a Geothermal Installer is valid for three years.
Hours: 35.00
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Section A - Jan 31 to Feb 4, 2011 Mon to Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Total course fees are $915.00. (Tuition $750 + Material Fee $165 + GST) Once registered, students must contact the NAIT Bookstore at (780) 491-3101 to purchase their books. Cost for books is approximately $250. Materials MUST be read in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Students need to bring a calculator, pen, pencil, and safety glasses. Material fees include the exam writing fee, 1 yr IGSHPA Association membership required to write the exam, and 3 yr certification if the student passes. Note: GEO102 Plastic Fusion for Geothermal is recommended for GEO101 students. Fee: $750 |
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Section B - May 9 to 13, 2011 Mon to Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Total course fees are $915.00. (Tuition $750 + Material Fee $165 + GST) Once registered, students must contact the NAIT Bookstore at (780) 491-3101 to purchase their books. Cost for books is approximately $250. Materials MUST be read in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Students need to bring a calculator, pen, pencil, and safety glasses. Material fees include the exam writing fee, 1 yr IGSHPA Association membership required to write the exam, and 3 yr certification if the student passes. Note: GEO102 Plastic Fusion for Geothermal is recommended for GEO101 students. Fee: $750 |