Development of a Calculation Concept for Mapping Specific Heat Extraction for Very Shallow Geothermal Systems
Schwarz H, Jocic N, Bertermann D (2022)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2022
Journal
Book Volume: 14
Pages Range: 4199
Issue: 7
DOI: 10.3390/su14074199
Abstract
Horizontal shallow geothermal applications are easy to install, and their installation process is less liable to legislation than other geothermal systems. Due to a lack of planning guidance, the opportunity to implement such systems is often overlooked, although geothermal installations are urgently needed as a sustainable energy source. To give a foundation for including very shallow geothermal systems in local heat supply planning, potential maps are crucial. To enable their utilization in energy use plans or similar elaborations for municipalities, location-specific and system-specific heat extractions are required. Since applicable standards are not available, it is nearly impossible to provide aggregate propositions, which are essential for potential maps. In this study, a concept was evolved for deriving very shallow geothermal potential maps with location-specific and system-specific heat extraction values. As a basis, VDI 4640 Part 2 information regarding heat extraction and respective climate zone references was utilized. Furthermore, climate information and a soil map were needed to apply the concept to the study area. The application of the concept in an Austrian study area resulted in appropriate potential maps. Moreover, this concept is similarly applicable in other areas of interest.
Authors with CRIS profile
Hans Schwarz
Lehrstuhl für Geologie (Exogene Dynamik)
David Bertermann
Lehrstuhl für Geologie (Exogene Dynamik)
Involved external institutions
Serbia (RS)How to cite
APA:
Schwarz, H., Jocic, N., & Bertermann, D. (2022). Development of a Calculation Concept for Mapping Specific Heat Extraction for Very Shallow Geothermal Systems. Sustainability, 14, 4199. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074199
MLA:
Schwarz, Hans, Nikola Jocic, and David Bertermann. "Development of a Calculation Concept for Mapping Specific Heat Extraction for Very Shallow Geothermal Systems." Sustainability 14 (2022): 4199.
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