WorldWide Drilling Resource

39 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MAY 2014 IGSHPA Offers Training Specifically for Drilling Professionals Adapted from Information by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) is a nonprofit, member-driven organization with a goal to promote GSHP technol- ogy through education and communi- cation. Headquartered on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, IGSHPA conducts several training workshops at its state-of-the-art facilities. IGSHPA’s Accredited Driller work- shops will train individuals on the proper construction and completion methods of vertical GSHP boreholes. Drilling contrac- tors, company owners, project managers, and drilling company administrators are encouraged to attend. Currently, drilling contractors search- ing for industry training on GSHPs should attend a full accredited installer work- shop. Since certain topics covered with- in the Accredited Installer course do not pertain to drilling contractors, IGSHPA created this training course to provide information unique to drilling contractors. Topics covered include: a GSHP System Design and Layout Basics a System Materials a Pressure Drop Calculations a Thermal Conductivity a Drilling Processes a Containment Procedures a Grouting Concepts a Air and Debris Purging a Pipe Joining Techniques a Project Bidding a Partnerships Once you complete the course and exam, you will receive certification as an Accredited Vertical Loop Installer and be issued a vertical loop installer's card. You wi l l also receive a membership wi th IGSHPA which is requi red to be an accredited vertical loop installer and to maintain accredita- tion. A l t h o u g h training is vital in any industry, it is especially important for the GSHP indus- try to prevent incor- rect instal lations. Faulty installations can result in cus- tomer dissatisfac- tion, possible injury, and potential con- tamination of water sources. IGSHPA training is the best way to learn accept- ed GSHP standards and procedures and the best way to get ahead in the indus- try.