Indian Springs School, Big Bend, California

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5281603· OSTI ID:5281603

The Indian Springs School building, which was constructed in three phases beginning in the early 1950's, is heated entirely by electric resistance unitary equipment. In addition, a swimming pool is also heated with an electrical resistance device. The construction is characterized by large glass areas (single glaze) and relatively low insulation levels. Together, these facts result in substantial costs for electrical demand and consumption. Two hot springs are located in the Big Bend area exhibiting temperatures of 136 and 180/sup 0/F. In addition to the springs, the domestic water well at the school produces 72/sup 0/F water. As a result of their high utility costs and the local geothermal manifestations, the feasibility of geothermal use at Indian Springs School was explored. In the course of this study, it was determined that the mechanical systems at the school currently have little control. It is strongly recommended that the school investigate the possibility of having an energy audit performed. This should be done prior to the consideration of any alternative heating system. This study examined primarily a ground water heat pump system for the school, based on the available 72/sup 0/F water at the site.

• Research Organization: Oregon Inst. of Tech., Klamath Falls (USA). Geo-Heat Center
• DOE Contract Number: FG06-79ET27256
• OSTI ID: 5281603
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/27256-T36; ON: DE82015134
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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