GSHP Systems – Integration and Lessons Learned

To support the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of your ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems, it is essential to understand and implement best practices and to be familiar with standards and how they apply to various stages of construction. This course will help you recognize common errors that occur during the design, installation, and commissioning of GSHP systems by exploring a series of real-world industry-specific scenarios. Using your knowledge of CSA/ANSI/IGSHPA C448 Series:25 and best practices, you will have the opportunity to practice identifying deviations or errors so that they may be avoided or immediately corrected.

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