Full Description

The use of geothermal resources can be subdivided into three general categories: high-temperature (greater than 300F [greater than 150C]) electric power production, intermediate- and low-temperature (less than 300F [less than 150C]) direct-use applications, and ground-source heat pump applications (generallyless than 90F [less than 32C]). This chapter covers only direct use (including wells, equipment, and applications) and ground-source heat pumps. Design aspects of the building heat pump loop may be found in Chapter 9 of the 2012 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Systems and Equipment.

RESOURCES
Fluids
Present Use
Renewability

DIRECT-USE SYSTEMS DESIGN
Cost Factors
Materials and Equipment
Residential and Commercial Building Applications
Industrial Applications

GROUND-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Terminology
Ground-Coupled Heat Pump System Design
Groundwater Heat Pumps
Water Wells
Surface Water Heat Pumps

ISBN: 978-1-936504-94-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1078-6082 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2015 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications: Chapter 34, Geothermal Energy (SI)

Product Details

Published: 2015 ISBN(s): 9781936504947 Number of Pages: 43Units of Measure:SIFile Size: 1 file , 2.1 MB Product Code(s): D-A342015SI