Geothermal Engineering & Consulting Services
Ground-Side Expertise from Feasibility Through Construction
ThermoLync provides independent engineering and consulting services for ground-source heat exchange (GSHE) systems.
Our services cover the full ground-side project lifecycle—from early feasibility and subsurface investigation through borefield design, construction support, testing, and commissioning.
We work with owners, architects, MEP engineers, contractors, municipalities, and public agencies throughout New England and New York.
Feasibility & Due Diligence
Determine whether geothermal is right for your project.
Before committing to a geothermal system, project teams need to understand the site, available land, subsurface conditions, potential borefield configurations, permitting requirements, and expected construction costs.
Our feasibility studies can include:
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Site and subsurface assessment
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Preliminary geothermal system evaluation
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Borefield location and configuration
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Preliminary borehole sizing
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Ground conditions and drilling considerations
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Permitting and regulatory review
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Preliminary construction cost assessment
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Identification of project risks and uncertaintie
Best suited for: Owners, developers, municipalities, architects, and early-stage design teams.
Test Wells & Thermal Conductivity Testing
Replace assumptions with site-specific data.
A properly planned test well program can provide much more than thermal conductivity data.
Test wells can help characterize:
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Formation thermal properties
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Depth to bedrock
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Overburden and bedrock conditions
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Groundwater conditions
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Borehole stability
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Drilling methods and constructability
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Grouting requirements
ThermoLync develops test-well programs, prepares technical specifications, coordinates testing, and evaluates the results for use in final borefield design and construction documents.
GSHE / Borefield Design
Design the ground loop around the actual project.
ThermoLync provides engineering design of ground-source heat exchange systems for commercial, institutional, municipal, and other large facilities.
Design considerations include:
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Borefield configuration and sizing
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Borehole depth and spacing
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Ground thermal properties
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Long-term thermal performance
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Header and distribution piping
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Flow requirements and hydraulics
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Ground-loop fluid
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Vaults and mechanical interfaces
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Constructability and drilling constraints
The objective is not simply to produce a calculated borefield—it is to develop a system that can be built, tested, operated, and maintained successfully.
Construction Support & Administration
Design support doesn't end when construction begins.
Geothermal construction presents questions that often cannot be resolved from the drawings alone.
ThermoLync supports project teams with:
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Contractor submittal review
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RFI responses
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Drilling and loop installation observation
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Pressure testing
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Flushing and flow testing
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Glycol charging
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Field condition evaluation
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Closeout documentation
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Commissioning support
Peer Review & Independent Inspection
An independent technical perspective.
ThermoLync provides independent review of geothermal designs, specifications, construction documents, and field installation.
Reviews may address:
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Borefield sizing and configuration
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Thermal assumptions
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Hydraulic design
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Piping and header arrangements
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Drilling and borehole construction
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Specifications
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Contractor submittals
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Testing procedures
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Field installation
Independent inspection can also be provided during critical construction activities.
Commissioning & Troubleshooting
Verify that the ground loop performs as intended.
ThermoLync provides technical support during geothermal system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
We can help investigate issues involving:
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Flow and pressure
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Loop temperatures
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Air and water quality
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Glycol concentration
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Pressure testing
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Flushing and balancing
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Borefield performance
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Piping and valve configuration
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Field installation
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System operation
Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of a problem—not simply treat its symptoms.
One Ground-Side Specialist. Multiple Project Needs.
Whether you need a preliminary feasibility assessment, a complete borefield design, a test well program, construction observation, or an independent technical review, ThermoLync can provide focused geothermal expertise at the stage where it matters most.
