Types of Heat Pump
Depending on your project, a number of options for heat collection are available.
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| Vertical Closed Ground Loops: Where space is tight, vertical boreholes may be the answer. They can range from 25m - 150m deep but can be expensive depending on the location. A closed U-tube is placed in the borehole and a mixture of water and anti-freeze is circulated to collect energy. |
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| Air Source System: This harnesses solar energy found in the outdoor air. With this system there is no need for digging or drilling and installation is very quick and simple. It is ideal for urban sites where there is very little ground space. |
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| Vertical Open Loops: This type of loop system may be cost-effective if ground water is plentiful. Ground water from an aquifer is pumped to a heat exchanger then transfers its heat to the heat pump. After it leaves the building, the water is pumped back into the same aquifer via a second well, called a discharge well, located at a suitable distance from the first. |
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| Closed Pond Loops: This type of loop design may be the most economical if your building is near a body of water such as a large pond or lake. The brine circulates underwater through polyethylene piping in a closed system. The pipes may be coiled in a slinky shape to fit more of it into a given amount of space. Because it's a closed system, there are no adverse impacts on the aquatic system. |
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