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jlmhmf

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What chemical family is the basic building block for most modern refrigerants?
 
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What site conditions should be taken into account when considering the installation of a ground source heat pump?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Hydrocarbons, specifically methane and ethane

Answer to Question 2

The soil and rock that make up the area to be used for the ground loop needs to be considered. Difficulties can be encountered in areas with an abundance of hard rock with little soil available to trench. Ground surface water can sometimes be desirable for the ground loop as long as it does not interfere with the installation process.





 

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