Geothermal heat pump and heat engine systems : theory and practice / Andrew Chiasson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chiasson, Andrew, 1966- author.

Series:

Wiley-ASME Press Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ground source heat pump systems.

Heat pumps--Thermodynamics.

Heat pumps.

Heat-engines--Thermodynamics.

Heat-engines.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : ASME Press : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Geothermal Heat Pump Systems: Theory and Practice comprehensively covers the theory, fundamental principles and practical applications of geothermal heat pump systems. It takes an interdisciplinary approach considering the disciplines of geoscience, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, while keeping in mind the engineering and practical constraints of the real world.The main focus of this book is geothermal heat pump applications for buildings, however the reader is introduced to the bigger picture of geothermal energy utilization, of which geothermal heat pumps is just one type. Methods and equipment used to convert stored thermal energy into useful energy are also discussed and different ground heat exchangers are considered. Geothermal Heat Pump Systems: Theory and Practice contains end of chapter exercise problems and discussion questions and is accompanied by a website hosting practical design software tools that allow the solution of complex, real problems. It also includes presentation files with lecture slides."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Title Page ; Copyright; Contents; Series Preface; Preface; About the Companion Website; Chapter 1 Geothermal Energy Project Considerations ; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 Renewable/Clean Energy System Analysis; 1.3 Elements of Renewable/Clean Energy Systems; 1.4 Geothermal Energy Utilization and Resource Temperature; 1.5 Geothermal Energy Project History and Development; 1.5.1 Geothermal Power Plants; 1.5.2 Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy; 1.5.3 Geothermal Heat Pumps; 1.6 Chapter Summary; Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems ; Part 1 Geothermal Energy - Utilization and Resource Characterization

Chapter 2 Geothermal Process Loads 2.1 Overview; 2.2 Weather Data; 2.3 Space Heating and Cooling Loads; 2.3.1 Peak Design Loads; 2.3.2 Monthly and Annual Loads; 2.4 Hot Water Process Loads; 2.5 Swimming Pool and Small Pond Heating Loads; 2.6 Snow-Melting Loads; 2.7 Chapter Summary; Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems ; Chapter 3 Characterizing the Resource ; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Origin and Structure of the Earth; 3.3 Geology and Drilling Basics for Energy Engineers; 3.3.1 `Geology 101 ́for Energy Engineers; 3.3.2 Overview of Drilling Methods

3.4 Earth Temperature Regime and Global Heat Flows: Why is the Center of the Earth Hot?3.5 Shallow Earth Temperatures; 3.6 The Geothermal Reservoir Concept; 3.7 Geothermal Site Suitability Analysis; 3.7.1 Groundwater Resources; 3.7.2 Geoexchange Applications; 3.8 Chapter Summary; Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems ; Part 2 Harnessing the Resource ; Chapter 4 Groundwater Heat Exchange Systems ; 4.1 Overview; 4.2 Why Groundwater?; 4.3 Theoretical Considerations; 4.3.1 Equations of Groundwater Flow; 4.3.2 Well Hydraulics; 4.3.3 Heat Transport in Groundwater; 4.4 Practical Considerations

4.4.1 Equipment Needed4.4.2 Groundwater Quality; 4.5 Groundwater Heat Pump Systems; 4.5.1 Small Residential Systems; 4.5.2 Large Commercial Distributed Heat Pump Systems; 4.5.3 System Energy Analysis and the Required Groundwater Flow Rate; 4.5.4 Well Pump Control; 4.5.5 Single Supply-Return Well Systems; 4.6 Chapter Summary; Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems ; Chapter 5 Borehole Heat Exchangers ; 5.1 Overview of Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHEs); 5.2 What is a Borehole Heat Exchanger?; 5.3 Brief Historical Overview of BHEs; 5.4 Installation of BHEs

5.5 Thermal and Mathematical Considerations for BHEs5.5.1 General BHE Thermal Considerations; 5.5.2 Mathematical Models of Heat Transfer around BHEs; 5.5.3 Determining the BHE Fluid Temperature; 5.5.4 Fluctuating Thermal Loads; 5.5.5 Effects of Groundwater Flow on BHEs; 5.5.6 Mathematical Models of the Borehole Thermal Resistance; 5.6 Thermal Response Testing; 5.6.1 Field Methods; 5.6.2 Analysis Methods of Field Test Data; 5.7 Pressure Considerations for Deep Vertical Boreholes; 5.8 Special Cases; 5.8.1 Standing Column Wells Revisited; 5.8.2 Heat Pipes; 5.9 Chapter Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523154906

152315490X

9781118961964

111896196X

9781118961971

1118961978

9781118961957

1118961951

OCLC:

949850943