HVAC 142 - Geothermal Heat Pump System Design and Installation

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course focuses on the design and installation of ground source heat pump systems based on the current IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heath Pump Association) standards. Upon successful completion of this course the student may take the IGSHPA Accredited Installers Examination. Topics covered include: selecting and designing a GSHP system for residential and light commercial buildings, ground construction techniques, pipe joining techniques, loop purging, pump and fluid selection, and commissioning/troubleshooting. Additional course fees $20.00.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HVAC 140 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)

Corequisites:

HVAC 140 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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