LAC 28:CV.2313. Geothermal Certification

A. The geothermal certification concentrates on open loop (water source), and closed loop (earth-coupled) systems. Electrical, air conditioning, and the heat pump certifications are required prior to taking this exam. B. Who Should be Certified. Any technician responsible for the installation, service and maintenance of geothermal heat pump systems should be geothermal certified. C. Competencies covered: 1. open loop and closed loop geothermal systems; 2. water quality requirements; 3. ground loop configurations; 4. series and parallel flow configurations; 5. formulas for calculation of absorption and rejection of heat; 6. well types and water sources; 7. system fluids and heat exchanger materials; 8. maintenance procedures; 9. safety.