Tuesday, December 4, 2007: 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
224 F (Orange County Convention Center)
Real-World Geothermal Heat Pump Installations - Topical Session, 2.0 CEPs
Just as energy prices have increased dramatically, so has the interest in renewable energy sources such as geothermal. It's relatively easy to identify the super installations and the major developments—extreme exceptions to what those working in the industry encounter on a daily basis. Individual and small-volume installations also present challenges. Presentations share industry expertise with current contractors and those contemplating expanding their geothermal activities.
Organizer:Ronald Peterson, MGWC, Atlantic Well Drilling Inc.
8:00 a.m.Yes, You Can Make Money Drilling Commercial Geoexchange Projects!
Greg Wells, Jackson & Sons Drilling
8:20 a.m.Finding Loopfield Success
Jack W. Henrich, Bergerson-Caswell Inc.
8:40 a.m.How to Design Wells for Better Open-Loop System Performance
Todd Giddings, Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.
9:00 a.m.Those Wonderful Toys: Specialty Geothermal Tools
Phil Rawlings, CGD, TRC Energy Services
9:20 a.m.Cost Effective Drilling Using Thermally Enhanced Grout
Allan Skouby, GeoPro Inc.
9:40 a.m.Ground Water Geothermal Closed Loop Grouting
Jeff Bowen, Geo-Loop Inc.

2007 NGWA Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting