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West Chester University “ Geothermal HVAC System Comprehensive Plan ”. Taken from presentation by: Neal Babcock & Howard Alderson, P.E. Alderson Engineering, Inc . February 26, 2008. Closed Vertical Loop. Typical Installation: 100 to +150 ft/ton; 15’ x 15’ to 20’ x 20’ spacing
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West Chester University“Geothermal HVAC SystemComprehensive Plan” Taken from presentation by: Neal Babcock & Howard Alderson, P.E. Alderson Engineering, Inc. February 26, 2008
Closed Vertical Loop • Typical Installation: • 100 to +150 ft/ton; • 15’ x 15’ to 20’ x 20’ spacing • HDPE Piping
Campus Block Load 4,600 Tons 6,500 Tons
Thermal Conductivity of Rock & Soil • Underground soil/rock formation strongly affects the performance of the well field; • Sands and Clays; • Rock; • Affects type of Grouting used.
Pumping • Primary Loop • Variable Flow • Circulates around the Campus • Secondary Loop #1 • Variable Flow • Circulates thru Borefield • Secondary Loop #2 • Variable Flow • Circulates within a Building
Materials • Campus Distribution Loop: • HDPE Pipe; 160 PSI Rated • No Insulation • Borehole Piping • HDPE Pipe; 160 PSI Rated • No Insulation • Isolation Valves • Butterfly; 150 PSI Rated • Distribution Isolation Valves • Butterfly/Ball Valves; 150 PSI Rated • Borehole Grout • Thermally Enhanced Bentonite; K=1.2