Design of an Integrated Solar – Geothermal Residential HVAC System Dale Summach Prabhjot Tung Tony Chomiak
Project Description Design a way to integrate solar energy into an existing geothermal HVAC system for residential applications.
Clean Energy Developments Manufacturer of energy efficient HVAC systems using geothermal energy Projects throughout Canada Current Geothermal System
Objectives 1. Design 3 or 4 ways of using solar energy in combination with an existing geothermal HVAC system 2. Provide a excel spreadsheet which can be used to determine the ideal system for given inputs The inputs include: weather data, house size, system availability Relative cost and energy savings per square foot are used for comparison of different systems
Progress Conference call with client on October 8, 2008 Project Variables and deliverables discussed Reviewed existing and new technologies currently used by other companies Geo-exchange fundamentals Photo-Voltaic Cells Solar Tracking Passive Solar Heating Solar Wall
Scheduling Will have final designs chosen by November 7 Research and data collection completed by November 17 so calculations can begin Technical calculations complete December 2 Spreadsheet complete February 22 Final project complete February 27
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