Deep Earth & Thermal Conductivity Heat of Rejection Direct Measurements Testing
For Ground Source Systems Design

• Thermal Conductivity Testing is necessary to design a properly sized geothermal ground-loop heat exchanger
• The thermal conductivity of the ground indicates how easily heat moves to and from the fluid in the ground loop
• Inaccurate thermal conductivity estimates reduces system efficiency and leads to higher installation and operating costs

Why is Thermal Conductivity Testing Necessary?

• It is the only way to properly assess the site-specific thermal conductivity of the earth which is essential to properly design a ground source heat-exchanger
• Rather than estimating the thermal conductivity of the earth, the test provides a precise thermal conductivity value
• It is recommended by ASHRAE procedures
• It provides an accurate estimate of the cost of installation

Atlantic Water Investigations Limited offers:

• Complete In-situ Thermal Conductivity Testing services
• Installation and removal of testing equipment fully enclosed in a trailer
  • Full monitoring of 36 to 48 hour tests
  • Preparation of thermal conductivity graphs and Report
• Use of the Geocube Thermal Conductivity Test Equipment
• Use of Ewbank & Associates portable Thermal Conductivity Test Unit 
• Ewbank & Associates Test Providers Test Providers