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Title: Geothermal Energy Retrofit

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1201499· OSTI ID:1201499
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  1. Cleary University, Howell, MI (United States)

The Cleary University Geothermal Energy Retrofit project involved: 1. A thermal conductivity test; 2. Assessment of alternative horizontal and vertical ground heat exchanger options; 3. System design; 4. Asphalt was stripped from adjacent parking areas and a vertical geothermal ground heat exchanger system installed; 5. the ground heat exchanger was connected to building; 6. a system including 18 heat pumps, control systems, a manifold and pumps, piping for fluid transfer and ductwork for conditioned air were installed throughout the building.

Research Organization:
Cleary University, Howell, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Contract Number:
EE0000321
OSTI ID:
1201499
Report Number(s):
DE-EE0000321
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English