The popularity of [ground source heat pump]
systems is increasing fast as homeowners,
governments, businesses, and universities are
turning to geothermal technology.
Lance MacNevin, P.Eng.
in "Plastic Piping Materials for Geothermal
Applications", page 20
PUNCH LIST
The August issue of Water Well Journal
focuses on drilling fluids and additives and
will feature multiple articles on the subject.
waterwelljournal.com 60 n July 2022 WWJ
My local community once reported that
70 percent of the city's electric bill was tied
to pumping water. When you consider that
along with reports that VFDs can reduce
electric consumption as much as 50 percent,
there is tremendous savings.
Steve Potts
in "WWJ Closeup", page 9
We end up seeing savings up front, and
when it operates, we see additional savings
in operating costs. As a result, our paybacks
are under 10 years.
Brian Larson
in "Water Well Journal Q&A", page 24
Teambuilding must be a
cooperative effort that includes
all members of the staff and
management pulling together
towards a common cause.
Believe me, the rewards are
worth the effort.
Ed Butts, PE, CPI
in "The Importance of Teambuilding",
page 36
The key components to a
successful well development
include the culmination of these
four phases: time, planning,
energy, and monitoring.
Gary Gin, RG, and
Michael Schnieders, PG, PH-GW
in "Well Development Is Step One in
Resource Development", page 28
Employers should train employees about
heat-related illnesses, how to spot their
common symptoms, and what to do when
a worker suspects a heat-related illness is
occurring with a colleague.
Alexandra Walsh
in "Turning Up the Heat", page 34
