Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling

Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling: Design, Numerical Modeling, and Optimization presents a comprehensive account of GSHP systems and their potential for renewable heating and cooling, based on the unique case studies carried out by Akita University since 2014.This book covers all aspects of ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems for meeting the heating and cooling demands of energy-efficient buildings across the world. With access to critical data and experimental results across countries from Japan to Canada, including both vertical and horizontal grounds heat exchangers, this book aims to gather the latest steps and best practices for utilization.Practical elements include maps, installations, field measurements, and numerical modeling using the experience of researchers in Japan. Bringing these tools together, the chapters offer solutions to the many challenges of these systems including feasibility studies, optimum well depths, unbalanced heating and cooling demands, and hybrid systems. Covers all aspects of GSHP systems, including challenges and utilization opportunities Includes extensive experimental data from the unique case studies by Akita University, taking place over 7 years across multiple countries and covering a huge range of system types Presents findings from research techniques which have not always been readily available to researchers due to budgetary challenges, from TRT machines to drilling