Goodman Heat Pump

Ground source heat pump is using a technique for extracting the heat from the ground and then using this heat to heat the water in the pumps for use. Heated water can be used in radiators and other domestic needs. The energy produced by this technique depends on the length of the coil carrying the water.

The temperature of the ground as well as within the ground remains constant so this type of heat pump can be used throughout the year.

Usually a mixture of water and fluid called antifreeze is taken into the pumps; pumps are buried in the ground. Heat is absorbed by the fluid and is pumped through the heat exchanger. Fluid at low temperature is taken to the ground to extract the heat from the ground then later the heated fluid is taken back through the heat exchanger and taken for use.

The process is continuous, of extracting heat from the ground. The length of the loop depends on the energy requirement. Longer the length of the loop more energy will be extracted from the system.

There are several advantages of using ground source heat pump:

1. No fuel is required for the energy extraction.

2. Reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) when emitted in the environment

3. Maintenance required for the system is quite low.

It is always a question whether such a scheme is suitable for the place one lives in. there are a few criteria which need to be checked:

1. Garden should be suitable for digging.

2. Under floor heating systems are better than radiator based systems; perform better functions, since low temperatures are required.

Cost of installation of ground source heat pump is not very large to put up the whole system into action. The installation cost is around £8000 to £ 15000. Cost also depends on the size of the system, length of the ground loop etc. This technique is a very useful as the installation charges are not high as well as it can only work as investment for later use.

Just like ground source heat pump there are other systems like air source heat pump etc. these systems are suitable to great extent as they are better for the future needs and generation. They keep in mind the concept of conservation of energy.

Thus ground source heat pump is a great technique to extract heat from the ground and later use it for domestic and radiators as well.

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One can find various types of heat pumps in the market, but one of the most commonly found is the air source heat pump. Although all the heat pumps operate on the same phenomenon of the heat transfer, they differ only in the source from where the heat is taken. The source can be either ground or air, and the heat is delivered into the heat sink which is your room or your entire home. This heat transfer is obviously the transfer of heat from one place to another, flowing down from higher temperatures to the lower temperatures.

In air source heat pump, the heat is taken from the air outside your house, and is pumped into the domestic heating system through the refrigerant filled coils, with the help of two fans, reversing valve, compressor and of course the refrigerator coils. This outside air is supposed to be more than the absolute zero temperature, and the pump attempts to transfer that particular part of heat providing heat to the domestic needs like room heating or the more common hot water.

The basic components that this heat pump type comprises of are the heat exchanger, heat compressor and the radiators. The heat exchanger works to take heat from air and pass it on to indoors of the house, the compressor works to increase the temperature to create heat, and the radiator works as a channel that aims to transfer heat from outside air into the inside domestic heating system.

There are various advantages one can avail through the air source heat pump over other heat pumps in the market. One of the biggest leverages of using air source heat pumps is the consumption of less energy for heating the entire living space or water. They do not produce pollution of any kind viz. air and noise pollution. Compared to the ground source heat pumps, the air source heat pumps are cost effective and require very less space for installation and there are also no excavations. Thus, these attributes make the heat pump far much suitable for the modern homes with contemporary styles.

In order to avail these significant benefits, it becomes imperative for you to buy the right air source heat pump. The first step in this process is to start determining your heating needs, then the type of the air source heat pump and its size. For example, for the larger living space, it is recommended to have under floor heating system instead of a radiator heating system, and the air source heat pumps work more efficiently in under floor heating systems.

Hence, before you proceed to purchase one, ensure certain steps so that the air source heat pumps work well in your home environment. You can get the walls and the ceilings insulated, and check for the size that best fits in your planned location. The air source heat pumps can always replace the LPG, electricity, coal or gas heating systems, but the cost can considerably vary. It is always better to seek professional help to get the right air source heat pump installed in your house as their expertise is surely of prime significance.

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