Geothermal Potential - Specific Conductivity and Specific Extraction Capacity 2017

Fig 1: Closed-loop ground heat exchanger for a single-family home

Fig. 2: Annual heating load distribution for 1,800 operating hours

Fig. 3: Annual heating load distribution for 2,400 operating hours

Fig. 2 and 3: Annual heating load distribution for 1,800 and 2,400 operating hours

Fig. 4: Schematic description of borehole, with information on specific conductivity and specific extraction capacity

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Tab. 1: Classes of rock with associated specific conductivities and specific heat capacities

Tab. 2: Specific extraction capacity of particular classes of rock

Tab. 3: Percentage distribution of particular classes of specific conductivity

Tab. 4: Percentage distribution of particular classes of specific extraction capacity for 1,800 operating hours

Tab. 5: Percentage distribution of particular classes of specific extraction capacity for 2,400 operating hours