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Introduction

Objective
Team details
Case study
Approach

Background

How does a heat pump work?
Refrigeration cycle
Heat pump efficiency
Benefits of a GHP system
Types of GHP system

Energy supply and demand

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

The Log
Week 1 - Week 12

Environmental benefits

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

Recommendations