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Edward F. Wahl, PhD, PE
This course focuses on Ground Source Thermal Technology (GSTT) in geologically inactive regions of the United States and the utilization of thermal sources and sinks in the near-surface geo-structure to utilize the geo-inactive regions of the continental US. It provides the theory of, and a summary of, practical utilization of these thermal sources and sinks. This includes application to small homes, small or large commercial buildings, and small district systems. Ground Source Thermal Technology application optimization is a function of geographic location, local climatic conditions, and geology of the crustal surface from 10 down to about 400 to 1500 feet.
Details are given of methodologies for long term energy savings utilizing the geologically inactive near-surface geo-structure near the surface by using Ground Source Thermal Technology. There are many opportunities for design expertise because it is necessary to optimize for the local conditions. Long term benefits of the application will accrue to the facility owner, and short term benefits will be helped due to government subsidies. Recently there have been federal subsidies to increase the use of this geo-inactive resource and expand its use via the new Ground Source Thermal Technology, sometimes referred to as, “GTHP” or inappropriately called “Geothermal Heat Pump”. Because of the technical complexity of such projects, there should be many opportunities for design expertise. PE judgment will be important in this emerging & capital cost intensive application.
The download flies with the course provides data for the design and estimation. An example case for a commercial application might occur in the northern area of the East Coast such is in the Appalachian mountain areas such as the region north of New York where the winters can be bitter and cold. In such a cold climate as shown by the included calculation, the monthly thermal power generated has a valued of $544,000 per well per month. Therefore deep drilling may be beneficial.
Video presentations by advertisers are generally just advertising with no real data and they should hire competent professional engineers to get on the correct track. Because of the technical complexity of such projects, design expertise and PE judgment is important in this emerging & capital cost intensive application. Successful utilization depends on geographic location and local climatic conditions. Recently there has been federal subsidies to increase the use of this geo-inactive resource and expand its use via new technology developments, Ground Source Thermal Technology, “GSTT”. Commonly referred to as, “GTHP”, Ground Source Thermal Technology application optimization is a function of geographic location, local climatic conditions, and geology of the crustal surface down to about 400 feet. It is necessary to optimize for the local conditions. Long term benefits of the application will accrue to the facility owner, and short term benefits will be helped due to government subsidies if and only if properly designed which now requires PE skills. Furthermore, the usefulness of this technology can be enhanced by coupling it with solar &/or wind power.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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