News & Updates > Online Standing Column Well Design Certificate Training Available Feb. 6, 2012
Standing Column Well Design Certificate Training
Online Geothermal Heating & Installation Training For Professionals
Available from February 6 - 17, 2012
Early Bird Price: $495.00
Link- http://www.heatspring.com/courses/Standing-Column-Wells-For-Geothermal-Professionals--online
COURSE DESCRIPTION
What makes the Standing Column Well (SCW) different and compelling as a geothermal HVAC solution? Students in this course will investigate a number of SCW design applications, and review the key thermal and hydro-geological bases for good performance. This course will be delivered in two parts: Lecture on Day 1 will provide the background and tools students need to complete an entire design exercise on their own for homework. Day 2 will address all questions from Day 1, plus all of the tough but important details that determine the success of standing column well systems in the real world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Get REAL DATA about how Standing Column Well systems are designed and how they really perform
Use that data to design your own standing column well system using HeatSpring's design workbook
Get every question you've ever had about Standing Column Wells answered by Dr. Al Koenig, former 'Engineer of the Year' at General Electric
TOPICS COVERED: A look at what's unique to these systems as opposed to the more common closed loop approach. What's happening in the well as water is circulated between the building and the ground. A progression from cylindrical steady-state heat transfer to transient quasi-steady state implementation. Measurement of thermal conductivity, diffusivity and relaxation characteristics of the well. A look at a SCW installation: drilling techniques, HVAC Hardware, and controls
: Unlike closed loops, open loop systems require extension into the mechanical room for heat exchange...towards a turnkey system. HVAC system performance hinges on EWT to the heat pumps and parasitic power used to transport heat. Addressing the time dependent elements of load, SCW temperature, heat pump operation and parasitic power over extended periods. What's the payback on the net capital outlay? We'll conclude by considering potential regulatory issues.