Comparing transient and steady-state methods for the thermal conductivity characterization of a borehole heat exchanger field in Bergen, Norway
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-019-8397-7
Abstract: A comparative study was carried out aiming at characterizing the thermal conductivity of rocks sampled in a borehole heat exchanger field. Twenty-three samples were analysed with four different methods based on both steady-state and transient… read more here.
Keywords: exchanger field; heat exchanger; thermal conductivity; conductivity ... See more keywords
Correlations to determine the mean fluid temperature of double U-tube borehole heat exchangers with a typical geometry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.09.120
Abstract: In the evaluation of thermal response tests and in the dynamic simulation of ground-coupled heat pumps, the mean temperature Tm of the working fluid in a borehole heat exchanger is usually approximated by the arithmetic… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; heat exchangers; geometry; borehole heat ... See more keywords
A new analytical model for short-term borehole heat exchanger based on thermal resistance capacity model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.04.064
Abstract: Abstract The present study develops a new accurate and simple analytical method for modeling of heat transfer in borehole heat exchanger for short time periods. The thermal resistance and capacity circuit is used for derivation… read more here.
Keywords: heat exchanger; thermal resistance; model; borehole heat ... See more keywords
Short-term fluid temperature variations in either a coaxial or U-tube borehole heat exchanger
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2016.12.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper uses composite cylindrical heat-source (CCS) models and typical thermal response test procedures to investigate two full-scale borehole heat exchangers (BHE); where one is a U-tube BHE, and the other, a pipe-in-pipe (coaxial)… read more here.
Keywords: term; tube; model; borehole heat ... See more keywords
A semi-analytical model for heat transfer in coaxial borehole heat exchangers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101952
Abstract: Abstract Heat transfer model is important for the design of coaxial borehole heat exchanger (CBHE). However, the existing models have some disadvantages, such as costing too much computation time, ignoring the geothermal gradient and concerning… read more here.
Keywords: heat; semi analytical; model; coaxial borehole ... See more keywords
Computational methods for ground thermal response of multiple borehole heat exchangers: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.04.083
Abstract: Abstract Since ground-coupled heat pump system (GCHPs) has been more and more widely applied, it is vital to build an accurate method for sizing borehole heat exchangers (BHEs), and the methods for determining the heat… read more here.
Keywords: borehole heat; ground; thermal response; computational methods ... See more keywords
Analysis of deep borehole heat exchanger with horizontal branch wells for building heating
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DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctab041
Abstract: The development and application of enhanced geothermal system and hydrothermal system are constrained due to high cost and high risk of induced seismicity or heavily reliance on hot water reservoir. Deep borehole heat exchanger (DBHE)… read more here.
Keywords: deep borehole; heat exchanger; dbhe hbw; branch wells ... See more keywords
Model for dimensioning borehole heat exchanger applied to mixed-integer-linear-problem (MILP) energy system optimization
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DOI: 10.1186/s40517-024-00301-w
Abstract: This paper introduces three novel approaches to size geothermal energy piles in a MILP, offering fresh perspectives and potential solutions. The research overlooks MILP models that incorporate the sizing of a geothermal borefield. Therefore, this… read more here.
Keywords: system; energy; model; borehole heat ... See more keywords
Repurposing idle wells in the North German Basin as deep borehole heat exchangers
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DOI: 10.1186/s40517-024-00315-4
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility to repurpose wells from gas production for geothermal closed-loop application in the North German Basin (NGB). The objective for this research topic is to extend the value-added chain of idle… read more here.
Keywords: heat; north german; deep borehole; idle wells ... See more keywords
Determination of thermal properties of grouting materials for borehole heat exchangers (BHE)
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DOI: 10.1186/s40517-024-00316-3
Abstract: Thermal properties of grouting materials for borehole heat exchangers (BHE) are currently analysed with varying measurement methods and analysis procedures, resulting in difficulties when comparing values of different studies. This study therefore provides the first… read more here.
Keywords: properties grouting; heat; thermal properties; borehole heat ... See more keywords
A Numerical Study on the Impact of Grouting Material on Borehole Heat Exchangers Performance in Aquifers
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DOI: 10.3390/en10050703
Abstract: U-pipes for ground source heat pump (GSHP) installations are generally inserted in vertical boreholes back-filled with pumpable grouts. Grout thermal conductivity is a crucial parameter, dominating the borehole thermal resistance and impacting the heat exchanger… read more here.
Keywords: heat; groundwater flow; borehole heat; borehole ... See more keywords