Harness the Power of Geothermal for Energy-Efficient Comfort

As the cost of energy increases geothermal installations become the system of choice. The earth has a tremendous capacity for storing thermal energy which can be utilized to heat or cool a building. Although the initial cost of a geothermal application may be higher, if one considers the life cycle savings in energy and the reduced maintenance costs, then geothermal is the smartest decision for your project. Geothermal systems are especially recommended in areas that have significant heating and cooling loads. In areas that are either cooling or heating dominant our hybrid systems could be the perfect solution for your needs. Using a cooling tower in conjunction with a ground loop in areas that have a cooling dominant load reduces the cost of the loop field with only a small impact on the efficiency of the system. Conversely, in areas that are heating dominant, the addition of a boiler to a geothermal loop reduces the loop field cost with a minimal effect on the efficiency of the system.

Water Source Cooling Tower/Boiler Systems

A tower/boiler system offers as excellent alternative to a geothermal system where space is limited or initial costs are a determinant factor. The tower/boiler system consists of a cooling tower that will reject heat absorbed by the loop when the system is predominantly in the cooling mode. The boiler's function is to add heat to the loop when there is a net heating demand. In many instances the heat generated by the units in cooling mode balance the heat loss in the loop for the units in the heating mode. In this situation neither the tower nor boiler will operate as the system is self balancing.

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