La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CV-2313

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CV-2313 - Geothermal Certification

A. The geothermal certification concentrates on open loop (water source), and closed loop (earth-coupled) systems. Electrical, air conditioning, and the heat pump certifications are required prior to taking this exam.

B. Who Should be Certified. Any technician responsible for the installation, service and maintenance of geothermal heat pump systems should be geothermal certified.

C. Competencies covered:

1. open loop and closed loop geothermal systems;

2. water quality requirements;

3. ground loop configurations;

4. series and parallel flow configurations;

5. formulas for calculation of absorption and rejection of heat;

6. well types and water sources;

7. system fluids and heat exchanger materials;

8. maintenance procedures;

9. safety.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CV-2313

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 32:595 (April 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.