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WhattoUnderstand

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on: Jul 26, 2018
What is a geothermal heat pump system?
 
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Explain the difference between an open loop and a closed loop?
 
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Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Geothermal systems are water source heat pump systems whose heat source comes from the ground. This can either be water supplied directly from a well or water circulated in a loop buried in the ground.

Answer to Question 2

Open loops are open to the air and are supplied with water from a well. The water for an open loop is not re-circulated.
Closed loops are pressurized loops of water buried in the ground that recirculate the same water. The water transfers heat between the ground and the refrigerant in the unit. shows a typical closed loop system.


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