Naturally circulating probes and collectors for ground-coupled heat pumps
Naturally circulating probes and collectors for ground-coupled heat pumps
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2005.08.014
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2005-12
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R. Rieberer
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R. Rieberer
Both vertically and horizontally installed heat source systems for ground-coupled heat pumps based on the thermosyphon principle using CO2as the working fluid have been investigated theoretically as well as experimentally. The investigation of the vertical type (CO2probe) has started in 1997. During the last years various design and operational parameters have been analyzed in depth, e.g. optimum number of parallel earth probes, probe length, CO2charge required etc. In Austria up to now more than 100 systems have been installed, and the experience confirms that a heat pump system consisting of heat pump, probe head, and CO2probe is a reliable, highly efficient as well as environmentally friendly alternative to commonly used ground-coupled systems. The great success with the CO2probe initiated further research activities on a horizontal type (CO2collector). The first experimental results carried out with a test rig in the laboratory confirm that CO2can be used as heat carrier in collectors.