Pile heat exchangers: thermal behaviour and interactions
Pile heat exchangers: thermal behaviour and interactions
Thermal piles – that is structural foundation piles also used as heat exchangers as part of a ground energy system – are increasingly being adopted for their contribution to more sustainable energy strategies for new buildings. Despite over a quarter of a century having passed since the installation of the first thermal piles in northern Europe, uncertainties regarding their behaviour remain. This paper identifies the key factors which influence the heat transfer and thermal–mechanical interactions of such piles. In terms of heat output, pile aspect ratio is identified as an important parameter controlling the overall thermal performance. Temperature changes in the concrete and surrounding ground during thermal pile operation will lead to additional concrete stresses and displacements within the pile–soil system. Consequently designers must ensure that temperatures remain within acceptable limits, while the pile geotechnical analysis should demonstrate that any adverse thermal stresses are within design safety factors and that any additional displacements do not affect the serviceability of the structure
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Loveridge, F.A.
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Powrie, W.
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5 April 2013
Loveridge, F.A.
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Powrie, W.
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Loveridge, F.A. and Powrie, W.
(2013)
Pile heat exchangers: thermal behaviour and interactions.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Geotechnical Engineering, 166 (2), .
(doi:10.1680/geng.11.00042).
Abstract
Thermal piles – that is structural foundation piles also used as heat exchangers as part of a ground energy system – are increasingly being adopted for their contribution to more sustainable energy strategies for new buildings. Despite over a quarter of a century having passed since the installation of the first thermal piles in northern Europe, uncertainties regarding their behaviour remain. This paper identifies the key factors which influence the heat transfer and thermal–mechanical interactions of such piles. In terms of heat output, pile aspect ratio is identified as an important parameter controlling the overall thermal performance. Temperature changes in the concrete and surrounding ground during thermal pile operation will lead to additional concrete stresses and displacements within the pile–soil system. Consequently designers must ensure that temperatures remain within acceptable limits, while the pile geotechnical analysis should demonstrate that any adverse thermal stresses are within design safety factors and that any additional displacements do not affect the serviceability of the structure
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Published date: 5 April 2013
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