Geoexchange systems including ground source heat exchangers and related methods

A geoexchange system is provided which includes a ground source heat exchanger positioned in the ground and a distribution system coupled to the ground source heat exchanger to circulate water through the ground source heat exchanger during operation. The distribution system may include a supply lin...

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Main Author Suver, Paul W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.11.2018
Subjects
BLASTING
GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RANGES
VENTILATING
WEAPONS
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Summary:A geoexchange system is provided which includes a ground source heat exchanger positioned in the ground and a distribution system coupled to the ground source heat exchanger to circulate water through the ground source heat exchanger during operation. The distribution system may include a supply line, a return line and a circulation pump to circulate water through the internal fluid cavity of the ground source heat exchanger via the supply and return lines. The distribution system may further include a purge valve to release gas from the distribution system and a fill circuit that is configured to automatically replenish the internal fluid cavity of the ground source heat exchanger with water upon leakage of water from the ground source heat exchanger or conversion of water from the ground source heat exchanger to gas. Other geoexchange systems and related methods are also provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20130403337