Description
The use of geothermal resources can be subdivided into three general categories: high-temperature (greater than 300°F [greater than 150°C]) electric power production, intermediate- and low-temperature (less than 300°F [less than 150°C]) direct-use applications, and ground-source heat pump applications (generallyless than 90°F [less than 32°C]). 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:
- 43
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 2.1 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-A342015SI
