Agenda

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST (including a 30-min. break)

 

Presented by
Duane Crawford

Agenda
Applying the Laws of Thermodynamics to Geothermal Heat Pumps and Indoor Thermal Comfort
Applying the laws of thermodynamics to HVAC systems
Understanding the refrigeration cycle
Calculating heating and cooling loads
The effect of airflow and insulation
How comfort is measured
Understanding efficiency

Understanding Earth Loop Systems
Architecture of closed loop systems
• Horizontal ground loops
• Vertical ground loops
Applications for open loop systems
• Single well
• Two-well systems
Evaluating topography
Measuring soil conductivity
Environments for ground-loop systems: beneath yards, fields, parking lots and buildings

Designing Geothermal Systems
Determining loop type
Making heat loss calculations
Sizing the unit
Sizing the loop

Choosing System Components
Basic components of geothermal heat pump systems: pump, compressor, heat exchanger
Forced air systems
Hydronic systems
Domestic hot water options

The Economics of Geothermal Systems
Tax and utility incentives to use geothermal
Measuring performance
Calculating savings and life-cycle costs
Environmental benefits
Integrating geothermal with other renewable/energy efficiency systems

Maintaining Geothermal Systems
Performing routine maintenance

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Duane Crawford

Duane Crawford Dakota Geo Consultants, LLC
Mr. Crawford is a consultant and contractor specializing in drilling, geothermal capacitors, geothermal design and geothermal development. He has 46 years of experience in drilling, and over 29 years of experience in geothermal design and construction. Mr. Crawford has designed and constructed horizontal and vertical ground heat exchangers, and his alternative designs include pond loop, single well pump-and-dump, thermal capacitors, and solar-assisted ground source heat pump configurations. He has been involved in pioneering research in thermal capacitors under the registered trademark name DEWECEL for balancing and enhancing performance and efficiency in the application of ground source heat pumps. He has designed and constructed geothermal systems in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Canada, and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Mr. Crawford has worked in the water development industry since 1976. Geothermal development and design since 1993.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Technology, Applications and Economics

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture course covers the how the laws of thermodynamics apply to geothermal heat pumps, earth loop systems, design of geothermal systems, system type selection, the benefits of geothermal systems, and geothermal system maintenance.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe geothermal heat pump theory, including how the laws of thermal dynamics apply to geothermal heat pumps, the refrigeration cycle, calculating heating and cooling loads, how comfort is measured, and efficiency.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the benefits of geothermal heat pump systems, including performance, cost savings, environmental advantages, and available incentives.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe how site conditions impact geothermal heat pump design, including site topography, soil conductivity, and site usage.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to differentiate closed loop systems and open loop systems, determine which system is appropriate for particular projects, size the unit and the loop, make heat loss calculations, write a Request for Proposal, and write driller specifications.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites:  Experience with HVAC systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/25/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.