Objective
Team details
Case study
Approach
How does a heat pump work?
Refrigeration cycle
Heat pump efficiency
Benefits of a GHP system
Types of GHP system
Introduction
Assumptions for manual calculations
Manual calculations
Assumptions for computer based calculations
Computer based calculations
Assumptions for cost analysis
Cost analysis
Heat source extraction options
Pipes under roof
Pipes on roof
Vertical type boreholes
Horizontal type
Air source heat pump
Summary of heat extration options
The Log
Week 1 - Week 12
Environmental benefits of using a heat pump for heating buildings
CO2 emissions compared with alternatives
Analysis of specific growth/maturity factors for heat pumps
Conclusion