Obtain an in-depth overview of installing ground source heat pump (GSHP) loops (closed loop systems) via vertical drilling and horizontal directional drilling, from the drilling phase through grouting and sealing. This workshop will benefit entry-level drilling contractors as well as certified loop installers, designers, and engineers. Covered topics include types, characteristics, and functions of drilling fluids, matching drilling fluids to soil conditions, Wyoming sodium bentonite, makeup water, polymer additives, thermally enhanced grout, types of loop installations, the purpose of grouting and sealing, and conductivity testing.

2.0 CEPs