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Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications
Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications
Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications
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Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications

By Ioan Sarbu and Calin Sebarchievici

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Ground-Source Heat Pumps presents the theory and some of the most recent advances of GSHPs and their implementation in the heating/cooling system of buildings. The authors explore the thermodynamic cycle with calculation, operation regimes and economic indicators and GHG emissions of a vapor compression heat pump. They go on to examine substitution strategies of non-ecological refrigerants and types of compressors and heat pumps, before delving into the different GSHP systems, as well as their compared economic, energy and environmental performances using classical and optimized adjustment for various operating modes. Surface water heat pumps and ground water heat pumps are covered, and special focus is given to both vertical and horizontal ground-coupled heat pump systems, for which modelling and simulation is discussed, and experimental systems are described. Due to its advanced approach to the subject, this book will be especially valuable for researchers, graduate students and academics, and as reference for engineers and specialists in the varied domains of building services.

  • Explores fundamentals and state-of-the-art research, including ground-coupled heat pump (GCHP) systems.
  • Includes performance assessment and comparison for different types of GSHP, numerical simulation models, practical applications of GSHPs with details on the renewable energy integration, information on refrigerants, and economic analysis.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAcademic Press
Release dateOct 1, 2015
ISBN9780128042410
Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications
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Ioan Sarbu

Ioan Sarbu is a professor and head of the Department of Building Services Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania. He obtained a diploma in Civil engineering from the “TraianVuia” Polytechnic Institute of Timisoara in 1975 and a Ph.D. degree in Civil engineering from the Timisoara Technical University in 1993. His main research interests are related to refrigeration systems and heat pumps. He is also active in the field of solar energy conversion, water distribution systems and numerical simulations and optimizations in building services. He has published books, chapters, and numerous articles in indexed journals and proceedings of international conferences. He is also author of five patent certificates and of up to twenty computer programs.

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    Ground-Source Heat Pumps - Ioan Sarbu

    Ground-Source Heat Pumps

    Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications

    Ioan Sarbu

    Department of Building Services Engineering, Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania

    Calin Sebarchievici

    Department of Building Services Engineering, Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania

    Table of Contents

    Cover image

    Title page

    Copyright

    Author Biographies

    Preface

    Chapter 1. Introduction

    Abstract

    1.1 Generalities

    1.2 Renewable Energy

    1.3 Geothermal Energy

    1.4 Operation Principle of a HP

    References

    Chapter 2. Vapour Compression-Based Heat Pump Systems

    Abstract

    2.1 Generalities

    2.2 Thermodynamic Cycle

    2.3 Operation Regimes of a HP

    2.4 Performances and CO2 Emission of HP

    2.5 Environmental Impact

    References

    Chapter 3. Substitution Strategy of Non-Ecological Refrigerants

    Abstract

    3.1 Generalities

    3.2 Environmental Impact of Refrigerants

    3.3 Influence of Refrigerants on Process Efficiency

    3.4 Strategy Concerning Non-Ecological Refrigerants

    3.5 Conclusions

    References

    Chapter 4. Types of Compressors and Heat Pumps

    Abstract

    4.1 Refrigeration Compressors

    4.2 Description of Heat Pump Types

    4.3 Selection of Heat Source and Heat Pump System

    4.4 DHW Production for Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings

    4.5 Installation Instructions for Heat Pumps

    4.6 Examples of Heat Pump Utilisation

    4.7 Renewable Energy Source Contribution from HP Sales in EU

    4.8 Conclusions

    References

    Chapter 5. Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems

    Abstract

    5.1 Generalities

    5.2 Description of SWHP Systems

    5.3 Description of GWHP Systems

    5.4 Description of GCHP Systems

    5.5 Environmental Performances

    5.6 Better Energy Efficiency with Combined Heating and Cooling by Heat Pumps

    5.7 Conclusions

    References

    Chapter 6. Heat Pump Heating and Cooling Systems

    Abstract

    6.1 Generalities

    6.2 Radiator Heating System

    6.3 Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems

    6.4 Terminal Unit Supply Temperature

    6.5 Heating System Selection

    6.6 Energy-Economic Analysis of Different Systems

    6.7 Performance Analysis of Radiator and Radiant Floor Heating Systems Connected to a GCHP

    6.8 Control of Heat Pump Heating and Cooling Systems

    References

    Chapter 7. Experimental Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Systems

    Abstract

    7.1 Generalities

    7.2 Performance of a Vertical GCHP System for Heating, Cooling and DHW Operation

    7.3 Numerical and Experimental Analysis of a Horizontal GCHP System

    References

    Index

    Copyright

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    Author Biographies

    Ioan Sarbu is a professor and head of the Department of Building Services Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania. He obtained a diploma in civil engineering from the ‘Traian Vuia’ Polytechnic Institute of Timisoara in 1975 and a PhD degree in civil engineering from the Timisoara Technical University in 1993. He is a European Engineer, as designated by European Federation of National Engineering Associations (Brussels) in 2001.

    His main research interests are related to refrigeration systems, heat pumps and solar energy conversion. He is also active in the field of thermal comfort and environmental quality, energy efficiency and energy savings, and numerical simulations and optimisations in building services. Additionally, he is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), Romanian Association of Building Services Engineers (RABSE), and Society for Computer-Aided Engineering (SCAE). He is a doctoral degree advisor in the civil engineering branch, an expert reviewer on the National Board of Scientific Research for Higher Education (Bucharest), vice president of the National Board of Certified Energetically Auditors Buildings (Bucharest), a member of the National Council for Validation of University Titles, Diplomas and Certificates, a member of the Technical Council for Civil Engineering from Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration, and a reviewer of the Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Thermal Engineering, International Journal of Refrigeration, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Energy and Buildings, and Energy Efficiency.

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