Instructor-Led Workshop
GSHP Residential System Design Workshop
This in-person, instructor-led workshop is designed for participants who have competed the Core Courses (NOTE: pricing is for non-members; IGSHPA members receive a 25% discount) or have a solid understanding of the concepts they cover. The workshop builds on the knowledge to help you apply a comprehensive process for designing residential GSHP systems.
This GSHP Residential System Design Workshop is part of the GSHP Residential System Design Program, which includes the Core Courses, this instructor-led course, and eventually the GRSD (GSHP Residential System Designer) certification achievement.
Use the Self-assessment Tool to help determine which core courses should be taken before attending the two-day instructor-led course.
Learn more about the Residential Design Program prerequisites and professional development path at the CSA website.
Target Audience:
- Professional Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Engineering Technologists
- Contractors – General/Mechanical/HVAC
- Civil/Geological Engineers
- Utilities/Government Employees
Workshop Duration: In-person 1.5 days, or virtually 3 half-days
Learning Objectives:
- Integrate key design factors such as energy efficiency, maintenance, cost-effectiveness, and local resources into the design of GSHP systems to optimize performance and sustainability.
- Analyze building load components and their impact on energy consumption to converge on the best estimate of the cooling and heating requirements to inform the GSHP system design.
- Design and specify appropriate ground heat exchanger (GHX) systems based on estimated formation thermal properties.
- Select and integrate heat pumps with the distribution piping system, consider proper placement of piping materials, and evaluate alternative designs for better system performance, including cost-competitive options to conventional residential HVAC equipment.
- Incorporate industry standards and best practices in the design process, including equipment and piping requirements, pump power benchmarks, and efficiency calculations.
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Pricing shown on the CSA Store is for non-members; IGSHPA members receive a 25% discount (except the exam fee). Learn more about the Residential Design Program prerequisites and professional development path at the CSA website.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- IGSHPA members are eligible for a 25% discount coupon (except exam fee). Check out membership options at the IGSHPA membership page.
- All of the training is based upon the CSA/ANSI/IGSHPA C448:25 Series Design and Installation Standard for Commercial and Residential GSHP Applications. It is highly recommended that you purchase the standard before starting the training. IGSHPA members can purchase a licensed PDF at a substantial discount on the IGSHPA Standards page.
- Current IGSHPA CRD (Certified Residential Designer) or AI (Accredited Installer) certified individuals may take the exam without taking the courses if desired. Contact IGSHPA for the 25% discount coupon if interested. Note that it is very difficult to pass the exam without knowledge of the C448 standard (see note 2 for link).
- Certification is for five (5) years. For certification requirements and recertification, review the guidebook (link to CSA).