Conduct a state-of-the-art survey of existing knowledge for the design of ground-source heat pumps
Abstract
Historic and current methods for designing ground-coil heat pumps with emphasis on European and North American experiences are discussed. Approximately 27 individual design and performance evaluation method were studied with most of them employing computer techniques. Modeling categories include steady-state analytical and transient analytical lumped parameter finite difference and finite element in one, two, and three dimensions. A discussion of each is presented.
- Publication:
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Presented at DOE Heat Pump Contractors' Program Integration Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981hpcp.meetR...2B
- Keywords:
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- Heat Pumps;
- Mathematical Models;
- Performance Tests;
- Systems Engineering;
- Finite Difference Theory;
- Finite Element Method;
- Parameterization;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer