Taken from presentation by: Neal Babcock & Howard Alderson, P.E. Alderson Engineering, Inc. February 26, 2008
Feb 22, 2016
Taken from presentation by:Neal Babcock &
Howard Alderson, P.E.Alderson Engineering, Inc.
February 26, 2008
Typical Installation: 100 to +150 ft/ton; 15’ x 15’ to 20’ x
20’ spacing HDPE Piping
4,600 Tons
6,500 Tons
• Underground soil/rock formation strongly affects the performance of the well field;– Sands and Clays;– Rock;
• Affects type of Grouting used.
Primary Loop Variable Flow Circulates around
the Campus Secondary Loop #1
Variable Flow Circulates thru
Borefield Secondary Loop #2
Variable Flow Circulates within a
Building
Campus Distribution Loop: HDPE Pipe; 160 PSI
Rated No Insulation
Borehole Piping HDPE Pipe; 160 PSI
Rated No Insulation
Isolation Valves Butterfly; 150 PSI
Rated Distribution Isolation
Valves Butterfly/Ball Valves;
150 PSI Rated Borehole Grout
Thermally Enhanced Bentonite; K=1.2