Geothermal Systems
Permit - Study - Supervision - Installation of a Geothermal System
Our company handles the entire installation process of geothermal systems, from permit issuance and study preparation to project supervision and system installation. Our company’s expertise in geothermal systems is based on our engineers, who hold a master’s degree in the field of geothermal energy, as well as certification for the installation of geothermal systems from the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
In addition, for every geothermal system study, our company carries out a simulation of the system’s operation in order to verify the design and ensure its technical adequacy before installation.
Procedure for Open Loop Geothermal System
The process from the preliminary study to the installation of an open-loop geothermal system is divided into 3 phases:
1) Preliminary study – Quotation
2) Permit issuance – Final design – Project supervision
3) Installation Process of the geothermal system (under our supervision)
Procedure for Closed Loop Geothermal System
The process from the preliminary study to the installation of a closed-loop geothermal system is divided into 3 phases:
1) Preliminary study – Quotation
2) Permit issuance
3) Final design – Project supervision – Procedure for the installation of the geothermal system (under our supervision)
Thermal Response Test of the Ground (TRT)
For the design of a shallow geothermal system using ground heat exchangers, knowledge of the thermal properties of the ground is considered necessary. The most important parameters are thermal conductivity and the average value of the undisturbed ground temperature. These parameters are site-specific and depend on various factors, such as geology, the influence of groundwater, and the temperature of surface soils (elevation above sea level).In addition, the borehole thermal resistance factor, which describes the thermal resistance between the borehole wall and the fluid circulating inside the ground heat exchanger, is an essential parameter in the design of ground heat exchangers.It is worth noting that for large-scale applications, carrying out a Thermal Response Test (TRT) of the ground is mandatory.
