OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER A PERSONALIZED SOLUTION TO YOUR GEOTHERMAL NEEDS AND HELP YOU GROW YOUR
GEOTHERMAL BUSINESS
Major Geothermal is a corporate member of both the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC) and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). Key personnel are IGSHPA accredited installers and HDPE fusion rated for GeoExchange applications.
Load Calulations
Residential, peak loads - compatible for climate driven loads and residential loop design
Commercial, hourly loads - compatible for internally driven loads and commercial loop design
Closed Loop Ground Heat Exchanger Design
Vertical
Horizontal
Surface Water
Training
CGD (Certified GeoExchange Design) training
IGSHPA Installer Accreditation/NATE Installer Certification
Source-side FPT (Functional Performance Testing)
Determine actual heating and cooling capacity
EER and COP cooling and heating efficiency
Validate system performance to design and factory requirements
Identify performance improvements and/or maintenance issues
- Open Loop Heat Exchanger Design
- GSHP equipment selections to match loads, loop design and deliveryapplication requirements
- Design and peer review
- General geothermal consulting
- Snow melt design
- Thermal conductivity testing for both horizontal and vertical closed loopground heat exchangers
- GSHP forensic evaluation, troubleshooting and solutions
- Operating cost projections
- LCA (Life-Cycle Analysis) using actual heat pump performance based on specific ground heat exchanger operating parameters
- Design and peer review
- GSHP retrofits for residential and commercial applications
- Owner’s representative
- Quality control of geothermal projects from start to finish
- Field hydro-testing specifications
- Ice-rink designing and specifications
- Hybrid-systems
- Geothermal problem solving
- General geothermal consulting
Major Geothermal's clients include, utilities, looping contractors, government, churches, schools, mechanical contractors, heat pumps manufacturers, general contractors, architects, and engineers. We have consulted for and designed GSHP systems throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Major Geothermal provides "one stop" shopping. We provide initial heat load evaluations to the complete ground heat exchanger and equipment specification. Our product line is inclusive, from pipe to thermostats. For those mechanical contractors that require assistance until an appropriate level of experience is gained, Major Geothermal provides on-site supervision, training and management to mechanical firms that commit to offering GeoExchange installation services.