April 2016

Geothermal Systems that, “Work By Design, Not By Accident”
 

Announcing New GLD2016!
 

 As previewed at the IGSHPA Conference, GLD2016 is now available!

  • The newest design tool in GLD is the unparalleled Piping System Builder.  The fully automated Piping System Builder performs a full piping buildout, complete with balancing valves, purging optimization, system efficiency analysis and a piping bill of materials!  There is no other program in the world that can do this for the designer.  What used to take hours of time with spreadsheets, specification sheets and frankly, guesttimating,  can now bedone precisely in a matter of minutes. With the Piping System Builder,design systems with a level of detail and accuracy that can make the difference between an efficient, cost effective system and a system that underperforms or fails.   See it work!
     

  • GLD2016 now features an upgraded file management system that enables per-user installation and enhances security compatibility with newer operating systems.In addition to the updated Heat Pump Library, GLD2016 incorporates a “Generic” family of Low, Medium and High efficiency pumps for those situations where a pump selection is not finalized or the pump has not been fully characterized by the manufacturer.  By using a Generic pump selection, the designer can do intelligent, dynamic estimates that eliminates the need to guess and manually enter data.
     

  • The new GLD2016 subscription licensing model ensures that you always have access to the current state-of-the-art design and optimization tools.
     

  • “The more I use this piping builder, the more impressed I am.  This kicks a$$ plain and simple!”…   
     

  • “The folks at GLD have spent the last three years developing a user interface that finally makes this powerful tool very easy to use…”   Read more..


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GLD2016 Ready for Windows 10
 

Microsoft has turned up the pressure to update to Windows 10 and GLD2016 is ready and provides the folder and file structure that is expected in the newer OS, while maintaining compatibility for all of your current designs and older operating systems!
 
Please note: Versions of GLD prior to GLD2014 build 8.0.11 will NOT run on Windows 10 due to new OS security.

 

See GLD2016 in Action - Free Webinar and Recorded Videos

 

We are offering a free webinar on 4/7/16 to demonstrate the new Piping System Builder, hosted by Ed Lohrenz of GEOptimize, CGD Instructor.  See how GLD can help in real world situations!

For details, visit:
  https://groundloopdesign.com/2016_Webinar.html

Video demonstration also available: 
View on the
Ground Loop Design Web Site, or on YouTube.

Online Tutorials Available at Ground Loop Design Website

In addition to the 400+ page user manual, there are GLD user tutorials and recorded webinars available from the website.   If you are a new user or just looking for a quick refresher, there are videos of topics ranging from initial overviews to more in-depth topics such as designing with hybrids and utilizing hourly load data.  Additionally, there is a series of “Skill-Builders” to help you take your designs to the next level.

GLD “Skill Builders” can be found here:

View our tutorials and recent online webinars to see GLD in action: View on-Line


Enhance Your Skills - Available Training:

 

Advanced Loopfield and Piping Design (online)

Dates:    Starts: April 12, 19, 28 (Thursdays) 12:00 – 15:00 CDT
                 Starts: May 9, 11, 13 (M-W-F) 12:00 - 15:00 CDT

 

Taught by Dan Bernstein, a leading industry expert in geothermal loopfield design.  All participants receive a Certificate of Completion for use in continuing education requirements.  This (9) hour course requires a computer and DSL or better internet connection in order to participate.    Multi-student Discount Available.

 

Course Details and Registration


Geothermal Industry Partners:

  • Precision Geothermal - Makers of the GeoCube Thermal Conductivity Test Unit
  • IGSHPA - Industry Association for advancement of Geothermal Design

  

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