M.Ing. (Mechanical Engineering) / A reversible ground source heat pump, coupled to a municipality water reticulation system, is investigated as an alternative to conventional air source systems for space heating and cooling. The investigation was executed through the development of analytical models that were used for the design of a ground-coupled reversible heat pump and a conventional, also reversible air source system. The models were verified with experimental measurements. The results of the models and measurements indicate that ground source systems are a cost effective alternative.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:3728 |
| Date | 10 February 2014 |
| Creators | Oerder, Stacy-Ann |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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