Geothermal Heat PumpPotentialand Prospectfor Energy Efficient, Sustainable Development, And The Environment
Abstract
Abdeen Mustafa Omer
Some emphasis has recently beenput on the utilisatio n of the ambient energy from ground source and other renewable energy sources in order to stimula te alternative energy sources for heating and cooling of buildings. Exploitatio n of renewable energy sources and particularly ground heatin buildings can significantly contribute towards reducing dependency on fossil fuels. This section highlights the potential energy saving that could be achieved throug h use of ground energy source. This study highlights the energy problem and the possible saving tha t can be achieved through the use of ground sources energy. Also, this study clarifies the background of the study, highlig hts the potential e nergy saving that co uld be achieved through use of ground energy source and describes the objectives, approach and scope of the thesis. It also focuses on the optimisatio n and improvement of the operation conditions of the heat cycles and performances of the GSHP. It was recommended that GS HPs are extendable to more comprehensive applications combined withthe ground hea t exchanger in fo unda tion piles and the seasonal thermal energy storage from solar thermal collectors. Therefore, an approach is needed to integrate renewable energies in a way to meet high build ing performance. However, because renewable energy sources are stochastic and geographically diffuse, their ability to match demand is determined either by the utilisationof a greater capture area than that occupied by the community to be supplied or the reduction of the community’s energy demands toa level commensuratable with the locally available renewable resources
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