Specific features of well boring and wellhead completion for heat pump probe installation (German experience)

Summary

The experience of German experts in well boring and completion for the installation of geothermal probes used in combination with heat pumps is presented. Geothermal or low-grade ground heat is becoming more and more popular. The advantage is in ecological properties and low operational expenditures for heating and hot water supply.

Key words

geothermics , plugging , ground probe , effective rock conductivity , well for probes , thermal test