Geothermal Energy systems

Question 1

It comes from the process of decay of ______________ element within the earth’s crust

Answer 1

geothermal energy, radioactive

Question 2

_______________ is not truly a renewable resource

Answer 2

geothermal energy

Question 3

One method used to extract thermal energy from the earth is called ____________

Answer 3

hydrothermal

Question 4

___________________ ________ manifests in the form of hot springs, geysers, or through dry stream

Answer 4

Hydrothermal energy

Question 5

Earth-coupled heat pump

Answer 5

geothermal heat pump

Question 6

An electrically powered heat pump system that consists of pipes buried in the shallow ground newar the building, a heat pump, and ductwork in the building

Answer 6

geothermal heat pump systems

Question 7

A fluid filled plastic pipes buried in the ground, or submerged in a body of water near the building

Answer 7

Ground loop

Question 8

A device the remoces heat from the fluid in the pipes

Answer 8

Heat Pump

Question 9

A type of heating/cooling device the draws heat into a building from outside of the building during the ________ season.

Answer 9

heat pump, heating

Question 10

Conventional ductwork attached to the heat pump and used to distribute heated or cooled air throughout the building

Answer 10

Air delivery system

Question 11

Geothermal heat pumps systems are calssified by the type of __________ that they use

Answer 11

ground loop

Question 12

________________ geothermal heat pump systems circulate a solution of the water and antifreeze through a series of loops piping

Answer 12

Closed-loop

Question 13

The _____ serves as a heat exchange medium between the ___ and the _______–

Answer 13

loops, fluid, earth

Question 14

________________________ closed-loop system uses a number of horizontal _________

Answer 14

horizontal ground, trenches

Question 15

_________________ designs range from a single pipe, to multiple pipes arranged vertically in a narrow trench, to multiple pipes in a wider trench

Answer 15

Piping system

Question 16

___________________ closed loop system is used where there is little yard space, when surface rocks make digging impractical, or when you want to disrupt the lanscape as little as possible

Answer 16

Vertical ground

Question 17

_________________- are generally more expensive to install, but require less piping than horizontal loops

Answer 17

vertical loops

Question 18

________________ closed loop system may be the most economical when a builidng is near a body of water

Answer 18

pond

Question 19

It results in no adverse impacts on the aquatic system

Answer 19

pond closed loop system

Question 20

It circulates water drawn from a ground

Answer 20

Open-loop system

Question 21

operate on the same principle as closed loop system

Answer 21

Open-loop system

Question 22

also call turbulent wells or energy well

Answer 22

Standing column well system

Question 23

standing column well system typically ______ in diameter and as deep as ______

Answer 23

6 inches, 450 m

Question 24

it the well water termpature climbs too high or drops too low, water can be _____ from the system to allow ground water to restore the well water temperature to the normal opertaing range

Answer 24

bled

Question 25

The specific geological, hydrological, and physical characteristecs of the site will help determined th ebest type of _____________- for a specific site

Answer 25

GPH site Evaluation, ground loop

Question 26

The factor of composition of soil and rock require consideration when designing ground loop

Answer 26

Geology

Question 27

A ____ with good heat transfer requires less piping to gatehr a certain amount of heat than soil with poor heat transfer properties

Answer 27

Soil

Question 28

____________- suppliers in areas with extensive hard rock or soil too shallow to trench may install vertical ground loops

Answer 28

GHP System

Question 29

Factors such as depth, volume, and water quality bodies of water can be used as a source of water for an open loop system

Answer 29

Hydrology

Question 30

______________- can alsoe be used as a soruce for open-loop systemss, provided the water quality is suitable and all groundwater discharge regulations are met

Answer 30

groundwater

Question 31

The amount of layout of the land, landscaping and the location of underground utilities also contributes to system design

Answer 31

Land availability

Question 32

often used for existing building to maximize the disturbance to the landscape

Answer 32

vertical installation

Question 33

___________- ground loops typically used for newly constructed buildings with sufficient land

Answer 33

horizontal

Question 34

The land typical area required for a ____________ is usually not a crucial design factor

Answer 34

groundwater system

Question 35

________________ can vary significantly but are usually around to 10m2/kw

Answer 35

vertical systems

Question 36

________________ requires the most land area

Answer 36

horizontal system

Question 37

the amount of ___ requires varies with the layout

Answer 37

land

Question 38

it is a manufacturer publish the ratings of their heat pump on the basis of a specific set of standard condition

Answer 38

ISO-133256-1

Question 39

The rating for a closed loop system

Answer 39

GLHP

Question 40

The rating for an open-loop or ground water system

Answer 40

GWHP