Description

Presents the results of a recent review of design methods, energy analysis models and associated computer programs intended for analysis of ground-source heat pump systems. Describes the modelling efforts of a number of organisations and compares them. Compares two of the design or sizing procedures with regard to the heat exchanger lengths predicted for common heat exchanger configurations. Discusses the ability of the various computer programs identified in the investigation to design or undertake energy analysis of ground-source heat pump systems. States that the perceived need for sophisticated and validated computer models for sizing and energy analysis for designers of small, commercial building ground-source heat pump systems was the main reason for the investigation.

KEYWORDS: Heat pumps, soil heat pumps, designing, sizing, computer programs, comparing, buildings, commercial.

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, vol.97, Pt. 1, New York 1991

Product Details

Published:

1991

Number of Pages:

17

File Size:

1 file , 1.7 MB

Product Code(s):

D-18629