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Discover how micro-geothermal systems leverage hot air replacement with cold air to optimize heating needs in Valley County, rich in geothermal resources. Ideal for heating water and rooms interchangeably, these systems are especially effective for lower temperature heat sources and can also produce electricity or power mechanical loads. While implementing technologies like Stirling engines can be costly, alternative methods such as biomass gasifiers from wood chipping waste can address waste disposal and provide sustainable heating solutions during peak demand periods.
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Micro-Geothermal WARM HOT AIR Replaced by Replaced by COLD END HOT END HOT END • More effective for Heat sources with lower temperature • Heating needs well served • Can be used to heat water and/or room interchangeably • More Effective for Heat Sources with higher temperature • Can produce Electricity or drive mechanical loads • More costly to implement STIRLING ENGINE OR • Valley County is rich in Hot water spots • Many spots with temperature >85 deg F • A recent hot spot with temp = 98 deg F on camp property discovered lately
Biomass Gasifiers • Wood Chipping waste from Tree Trimmings – Major Resource • Waste disposal is a problem – Currently being used to prevent undergrowth in Damp regions • Divert the Electrical water heater load Use Biomass to heat water and probably generate electricity • Only to be used intermittently During periods of Peak demand