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Geothermal Energy and Energy Piles: by Tony Suckling
Geothermal Energy and Energy Piles: by Tony Suckling
Geothermal Energy and Energy Piles: by Tony Suckling
Energy Piles
by Tony Suckling
1. Introduction
2. System using piles in Europe
3. Energy piles in the UK
4. Closed loop boreholes in the UK
5. Site Investigation
6. Questions
Introduction
Closed and Open Systems
Advantages… Disadvantages…
Advantages… Disadvantages…
200mm
GroenHolland
Roger Bullivant
Members of BDA
Site Investigation
Research by Newcastle University
To establish relevant ground parameters
to model closed systems;
Initial conclusions;
• Unit weight
• Kaolin has a linear relationship
• Water content between water content and thermal
conductivity
• Void ratio
• A range of soils confirmed a
• Mineralogy quantitative relationship between
mineralogy and thermal conductivity,
• Thermal conductivity noting that range of thermal properties
is narrow compared to other soil
• Specific heat properties
Open and Closed Systems both have
associated pros and cons depending upon:
- Type of building
- Heating and cooling demands
- Geology
- Available land
Questions ?