October 2015

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

See us at the IGSHPA 2015 Conference Booth 46

  The IGSHPA 2015 Conference is coming up October 6, 7, and 8 in Kansas City.  Please stop by our booth to see some of the powerful new design tools slated for the next release of GLD.   To learn more about the conference, visit http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/conf/

   

GLD2014 Ready for Windows 10

Microsoft has released Windows 10 and GLD2014 is ready!  Beginning with build GLD2014 build 8.0.11, you can run on the latest and greatest OS from Microsoft.  We have already provided the new version of GLD to early adopters and the download version has now been updated.

Please note:  Previous versions of GLD will NOT run on Windows 10 due to new OS security. 

   

Outdated GLD?  Update Before the End of the Year…

We strongly encourage designers that are using outdated GLD versions – GLD2010, GLD2009, GLD5, etc. - to upgrade to the latest GLD version before the end of the year for two reasons.  First, the current version offers significantly improved design and analysis capabilities. Second, as of January 1, 2016, these older GLD products will no longer be upgradable and will no longer be supported. This means all upgrade credit value associated with these older versions will be lost forever.

 

GLD2014 Build 8.0.11 Now Available for Download

The latest build of GLD2014 contains updates for Windows 10, misc. changes and adds new heat pumps to the library.  This release also updates the TC module for users of the GeoCube and other test fixtures for measuring TC values.  Downloads are available here. 

    

Online Tutorials Available at Ground Loop Design Website

In addition to the 300+ page user manual, there are 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)  Featuring GLD2014

Dates:   

  • Starts:   October 12, 14, 16, 2015 (M-W-F)  12:00 – 15:00 CST

  • Starts:   November 9, 11, 13, 2015 (M-W-F)  12:00 - 15:00 CST

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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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