Patrick
Hughes is with the Energy and Transportation Science Division, which is
sponsored by the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Geothermal Technologies
Program of the U.S. Department of Energy.
The geothermal heat loop industry has seen tremendous growth over the last decade. With that growth, there have been significant advances in geothermal grout technology. For the contractor and system designer, it is important to know as much as possible about each grout type to ensure not only selection of the proper material, but proper mixing and placement, too. (Photo courtesy of Sunbelt Environmental Services Inc., Springfield. Mo.)