Geothermal

Expanding the business in 2004, Jake attended Oklahoma State University (IGSHPA) where he completed his training for the design and installation of ground source pump systems. As accredited installers we are also certified heat fusion technicians. Being one of the first companies in the area to become IGSHPA certified has given us the advantage of having the most experience in the design and installation of geothermal systems. Because of our expertise in the geothermal industry numerous HVAC companies consult with us on the design and installations of their projects. As the geothermal industry expands we are always continuing our education through training and seminars.

 

OUR GEOTHERMAL SERVICES:

PHASE I:

• • HEATING & COOLING – Load calculations
• • Determining what loop design is most suitable and cost efficient for your installation
• • Computer design and calculations of closed or open loop systems
• • Thermal conductivity testing

PHASE II / INSTALLATION TYPES:

• • Vertical boreholes
• • Horizontal trench loops
• • Open loop (pump & dump)
• • Slinky loops
• • Pond loops
• • Standing columns

PHASE III / FUSION & FLUSHING OF SYSTEMS:

Butt or socket heat fusion of pipes ¾” & larger

We flush and balance all residential and small commercial closed loop systems for maximum efficiency.

Advantages of Geothermal

Savings- Geothermal systems can cut your home or business heating and cooling costs by 50 percent and provide hot water free or at a substantial savings.

Durability- Geothermal systems last longer than conventional systems because they are protected from harsh outdoor weather. The heat pump unit is housed indoors and the loop is underground.

Low Maintenance- Geothermal systems have fewer mechanical components, making them more reliable and less prone to failure. The ground loop has an expected life of over 50 years and requires no maintenance

Cleanliness- Geothermal systems work toward the preservation of the environment by minimizing present environmental problems like acid rain, air pollution, and the destruction of the ozone layer.

Low Noise- Geothermal systems have no exposed, noisy, outside units. The unit operates quietly to satisfy your needs without disturbing you or your neighbors.

Conservation- Geothermal systems work with the environment by using the earth's moderate ground temperature to heat your home or business in the winter and to cool it in the summer.

Flexibility- Geothermal systems can be adapted for residential, institutional, and commercial buildings anywhere. They can be placed in both new buildings or used for retrofits of existing buildings.

Health- Geothermal systems don't rely on outside air. They keep indoor air cleaner and free of pollens, outdoor pollutants, mold spores, and other allergens. If indoor air quality is a priority to you, consider Geothermal.

How a Geothermal Heat Pump Works

Earth Energy- The earth remains at a relatively constant temperature throughout the year, warmer than the air above it during the winter and cooler in the summer, just like a cave. The GHP (Geothermal Heat Pump) takes advantage of this by exchanging heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger, using an open or closed loop system.

Kinds of Loops- There are several different ways to bury the plastic pipe loops. The method chosen will depend on the available land area and the soil and rock type at the installation site. Horizontal installations, when a trencher or backhoe can be used, are less expensive but take up more land area. Vertical installations, where drilling equipment is used, are generally more expensive, but are ideal where land is scarce. Retrofit installations, where there is an existing house, can use horizontal boring. This method disturbs the least amount of yard. An open loop system can be installed where an adequate supply of suitable water is available and open discharge is feasible.

The GHP System- The most common approach uses a closed loop system of high density polyethylene pipe. The pipes are buried horizontally at 4-6 feet deep or vertically 150-250 feet deep, and are filled with a water solution. In the winter, the fluid within the pipe extracts heat from the earth, and carries it into the building. In the summer, the system reverses itself. Heat is pulled from the building, carried through the pipes and deposited in the cool earth. A can located inside the residence distributes the warmed of cooled air throughout the interior much like an air conditioner. Since the GHP only uses electric power to move the heat, not create it, over 70% of the energy required for heating comes from the earth itself. During summer cooling, the heat from the inside of the residence is returned to the earth with the same high efficency.

Free Hot Water- Waste heat from air conditioning can be used to provide domestic hot water at no cost in the summer and at a substantial savings in the winter

 

 

Geothermal Links: www.igshpa.okstate.edu | www.geoexchange.org | www.waterfurnace.com | www.climatemaster.com | www.geothermalgenius.org