Multi-source heat exchange system employing a ground-energy storage system for controlled environment enclosures

A multi-source ground-to-air heat transfer system is configured to store thermal energy during a cooling/dehumidifcation mode of operation for future use during a heating mode of operation. The multi-source ground-to-air heat transfer system utilizes a ground loop that is configured under an enclosu...

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Hauptverfasser:	Plinke, Marc Adolf Ernst, Kumar, Swapnil, Houpe, Christian Lee, Gordon, Richard A
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AGRICULTURE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY BLASTING CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPSOR SEAWEED FISHING FORESTRY GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS HEATING HORTICULTURE HUMAN NECESSITIES HUNTING LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RANGES TRAPPING VENTILATING WATERING WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A multi-source ground-to-air heat transfer system is configured to store thermal energy during a cooling/dehumidifcation mode of operation for future use during a heating mode of operation. The multi-source ground-to-air heat transfer system utilizes a ground loop that is configured under an enclosure, such as a greenhouse, and is in thermal communication with a thermal reservoir medium to conduct and store heat. A thermal exchange fluid is pumped through the ground loop and ground heat exchanger and may receive heat from a condenser during a cooling/dehumidification mode of operation and may liberate heat to the evaporator during a heating mode. The enclosure air may receive heat from the heat pump during a heating mode and may liberate heat to the evaporator during a cooling/dehumidification mode. The heat exchange system may employ a heat pump having a reversing valve to change the mode of operation.