Heat exchange – Geographical
Patent
1985-12-13
1988-05-03
Davis, Jr., Albert W.
Heat exchange
Geographical
62260, F25D 2312
Patent
active
047413883
ABSTRACT:
A new and unique underground heat exchanging apparatus of the type including a first heat insulating tube and a second heat exchangeable tube connected to the former at the lower end of the latter. Both the first and second tubes are inserted downwardly into a deep hole drilled in the ground. The apparatus is operated by utilizing the excellent heat conservation and the huge heat capacity inherent to the underground. The first tube is located at the center of the hole and the second tube extends about the first tube in a spiral configuration. A liquified gas is introduced into both the first and second tubes. Heat exchanging is achieved between the second tube and the surrounding underground. To recirculate the liquified gas through the tubing system a heat exchanging unit including compressor and an expansion valve or the like is mounted on the ground surface. When the apparatus is used in a heating cycle, thermal energy is transferred from the underground to the second tube. On the other hand, when the apparatus is in a cooling system, heat is transferred from the second tube to the underground.
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Cole Richard. R.
Davis Jr. Albert W.
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