Ground source heat pumps: a technology review
Technical Note TN 18/99
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Technical Note
Abstract
Provides a detailed, literature-based review of ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology then looks more briefly at applications of the technology, applicable standards and regulations, financial and other benefits and the current market status. The majority of heat pumps currently in operation use air as the heat source, however, interest in using the ground as a source has been growing, stable ground temperatures mean that heat pumps which use the ground as a source are inherently more efficient than those using ambient air. The components of the system, the energy source, the ground collector and the heat pump and how these affect the system performance are discussed in detail.
ISBN
9780860225065
Subjects
- Local heating
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Ground source heating/cooling
- Building services
- Space heating/central heating
- Heat exchangers
- Renewable energy
- Internal environment
Publisher History
BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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