GEOTHERMAL CONSULTING
Braun Intertec Geothermal provides advanced ground heat exchanger design and commissioning services to engineers, architects and contractors who are involved with the design and construction of new buildings or the retrofitting of existing structures. Our team of geothermal, civil, environmental, geotechnical and building science professionals deliver ground heat exchanger solutions that can help minimize risk, reduce installation costs, improve constructability, and assure long-term operational reliability.
We provide an optimized approach to challenging projects.
From our perspective, ground heat exchanger system design literally starts from the ground up, and the potential for encountering challenges can occur throughout the process. Some of these challenges introduce opportunity for design improvements, some determine overall performance and energy efficiency, and some invite risks that may result in claims and litigation.
Fortunately much of your risk can be mitigated by following a systematic project approach that is executed by an experienced interdisciplinary project team. Working in collaboration with the project owners, architects, mechanical engineers and contractors, our geothermal consultants use a systems approach to create cost-efficient, dependable hybrid ground heat exchange (GHX) system designs. Our goal is to bring you that support through long-term operational reliability and predictable return on your investment. Without a systematic approach, your potential exposure to risk is just too high.
Our systematic approach includes the following services:
- Preplanning and feasibility analysis
- Site geologic, thermal and environmental characterization
- Hybrid ground heat exchanger design and engineering
- Construction testing and observation
- Patented HydrocommissioningTM and hydronic system preparation
- Ground heat exchanger repair, and hydronic system remediation
- Specialized forensic analysis, professional witnessing, environmental/cultural resources consulting
Project coordination from start to finish.
Through our consulting services, we work with you to effectively address which type of heat exchanger delivers the lowest lifecycle costs and long-term operational dependability. We determine how geologic variables should be addressed to help you reduce the risk of construction change orders due to unforeseen conditions, and assess the exposure to potential environmental issues. We also address how the installation will coordinate with the overall site design.
For more information on our geothermal consulting services, please contact us.