Ground-Source Heat Pumps
Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications

Overview of geothermal heat pump systems in buildings, new research and case study

Ioan Sarbu (Author), Calin Sebarchievici (Author)

9780128042205, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 1 October 2015

216 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.25 kg

Ground-Source Heat Pumps presents the theory and some of the most recent advances of GSHPs and their implementation in the heating/cooling system of buildings. The authors explore the thermodynamic cycle with calculation, operation regimes and economic indicators and GHG emissions of a vapor compression heat pump. They go on to examine substitution strategies of non-ecological refrigerants and types of compressors and heat pumps, before delving into the different GSHP systems, as well as their compared economic, energy and environmental performances using classical and optimized adjustment for various operating modes. Surface water heat pumps and ground water heat pumps are covered, and special focus is given to both vertical and horizontal ground-coupled heat pump systems, for which modelling and simulation is discussed, and experimental systems are described. Due to its advanced approach to the subject, this book will be especially valuable for researchers, graduate students and academics, and as reference for engineers and specialists in the varied domains of building services.

Preface

Chapter 1- Introduction

Chapter 2 - Vapour Compression-Based Heat Pump Systems

Chapter 3 - Substitution Strategy of Non-Ecological Refrigerants

Chapter 4 - Types of Compressors and Heat Pumps

Chapter 5 - Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems

Chapter 6 - Heat Pump Heating and Cooling Systems

Chapter 7 - Experimental Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Systems

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Energy technology & engineering [TH]