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GEOTHERMAL HEATING 3

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structuro

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Oct 15, 2003
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Building a new library. Want to know what is the payback time for construction costs with geothermal heating
 
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Hi Structuro

- It can be interesting!

- You should give data about the geotherm source, how much flow rate you have. temperatures, chemical nature/composition;

- As well, concerning the building dimensions/features.
zzzo
 
Payback depends on the location.
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Wilg, you da man. I like the graphical thing you've got going on here! -CB
 
Hi WILG
I'm working with a program, "TESTPoint", suitable as an interface for Data Acquisition & Processing Systems, and facing some problems, because this prog do not accept in an easy way figures or the "grafhical thing" you presented here. Can you provide us some information. Thank you.
zzzo
 
235zzzo
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The problem is finding the correct drivers,
contact the sensor manufacturer and see if
drivers compatible with Test Point are available.
These free IVI-style drivers (VISA based) come with numerous programming examples to help programmers get started quickly.
Optional ExceLINX-1A software can acquire data and input it directly into an Excel spreadsheet.

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I suggest that you start a thread in the computer
forum of engineering tips to get better answers.
 
Just some points about the diagram:
1. The pumps for the radiant slab should have duction connected to the bottom manifold. The return should connect to the top manifold. This will keep the flow direction arrow on the heat exhanger correctly shown as counterflow.
2. Radiant slab heating is expensive. Consider using console type heat pumps.
3. An alternate means to heat the domestic water should be provided.
4. The ground loop piping should be manifolded with the maximum size of piping to each core bore limited to 2". This is the maximum pipe size available coiled to get seamless installation, except at manifold.
5. The ground source water loop require antifreeze solution.
6. Why are (2) pumps in series on the ground source water loop? They should be in parallel w/ one spare.
7. Expansion tank is required for the closed loop system.
 
lilliput1
Very good points, thank you.
 
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