Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Design Principles, Potential Applications and Case Studies

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Design Principles, Potential Applications, and Case Studies discusses the applications and cases studies of ground-source heat pumps in moderate and cold climates. It covers technical aspects, common and uncommon application fields, and system integrations. The book presents several case studies with successful energy results and main lessons learned, aimed at designers and engineers implementing environmentally-friendly heating and cooling technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 18 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Design Principles, Potential Applications, and Case Studies

This comprehensive text delves into the realm of ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) in moderate and cold climates, exploring their design principles, potential applications, and noteworthy case studies. It provides a detailed examination of the technical aspects involved, encompassing materials, thermal fluid carriers, pumping systems, and drilling/trenching technologies. Furthermore, it offers a comprehensive overview of the most common and uncommon application fields for basic system configurations, shedding light on the diverse ways GSHPs can be utilized to enhance heating and cooling efficiency in these climate regions.

The book goes beyond mere technical specifications and delves into the principles of system integrations and applications in moderate and cold climates. It discusses hybrid systems, solar-assisted configurations, thermo-syphon systems, foundation systems, mine systems, snow melting systems, district heating and cooling ground-source heat pump systems, and more. Each of these topics is accompanied by case studies, showcasing successful energy results and highlighting the key lessons learned from real-world implementations.

Written by an author with over 30 years of technical experience in the field, this work serves as a valuable resource for designers of HVAC systems, as well as geological, mechanical, and chemical engineers seeking to implement environmentally-friendly heating and cooling technologies for buildings. By providing a comprehensive understanding of GSHP technologies and their applications in cold and moderate climates, the book equips professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to design and implement efficient and sustainable heating and cooling systems that meet the unique challenges posed by these regions.

Weight: 980g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367466558