Understanding Geothermal Heat Pumps and Earth Loop Systems
Agenda
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
8:30 am – 12:15 pm CST
Presented by Don Steeby
Geothermal Heat Pumps and Indoor Thermal Comfort
- Understanding the refrigeration cycle
- System components
- 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
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Credits
Engineers
3.5 PDHs
Architects
3.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.5 LU|HSW
ICC - International Code Council
.35 CEUs (Sustainability)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 3.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) 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 3.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .35 CEUs in the specialty area of Sustainability (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).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
3.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Don Steeby
Professor of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Grand Rapids Community CollegeMr. Steeby is a professor of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Grand Rapids Community College. He has taught full time with GRCC since 2007. Mr. Steeby has also taught as an adjunct professor for Ferris State University in Construction Management. He received his bachelor of science degree in HVAC/R Applied Technology from Ferris State University, and his master’s degree in Career and Technical Education also from Ferris State University.
Mr. Steeby has worked in the HVAC field since 1985. He has held positions in many areas of the industry including installation, service, sales, and project management. Mr. Steeby has worked for a local manufacturer of HVAC equipment for over five years, and he was employed by Honeywell for 11 years.
He holds a mechanical contractor’s license with the State of Michigan, and he has several nationally-recognized certifications including installation and service of geothermal equipment with North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Mr. Steeby is also a certified trainer and installer of geothermal heat pumps through the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). He has been actively involved in the geothermal industry for many years including writing software to size loop links and working on several commercial geothermal installations. In 2011, he published his book Alternative Energy – Sources and Systems through Cengage Learning which includes chapters on geothermal systems.
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: Understanding Geothermal Heat Pumps and Earth Loop Systems
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 3.5-hour course analyzes the architecture, components and operation of geothermal heat pumps and earth loop systems. The course explains how these systems work, how they are designed, how to locate them, how soil conductivity and indoor comfort are measured, and evaluates topography.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the refrigeration cycle and identify the components of geothermal heat pumps.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze the architecture of closed loop systems, including horizontal and vertical ground loops.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify applications for open loop systems and determine whether a single well or a two-well system is necessary.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain how to measure soil conductivity and identify appropriate environments for ground loop systems such as yards, fields and parking lots.
LUs: 3.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/09/2027
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.