EP2635856A4 - Geothermal column - Google Patents

Geothermal column

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Publication number
EP2635856A4
EP2635856A4 EP11838386.8A EP11838386A EP2635856A4 EP 2635856 A4 EP2635856 A4 EP 2635856A4 EP 11838386 A EP11838386 A EP 11838386A EP 2635856 A4 EP2635856 A4 EP 2635856A4
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Prior art keywords
geothermal column
geothermal
column
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Application number
EP11838386.8A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2635856A1 (en
Inventor
Shawn Genung
Tony Penachio
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GEOENERGY ENTERPRISES LLC
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GEOENERGY ENTERPRISES LLC
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Publication of EP2635856A1 publication Critical patent/EP2635856A1/en
Publication of EP2635856A4 publication Critical patent/EP2635856A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B30/00—Heat pumps
    • F25B30/06—Heat pumps characterised by the source of low potential heat
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24T—GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
    • F24T10/00—Geothermal collectors
    • F24T10/10—Geothermal collectors with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground
    • F24T10/13—Geothermal collectors with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground using tube assemblies suitable for insertion into boreholes in the ground, e.g. geothermal probes
    • F24T10/15—Geothermal collectors with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground using tube assemblies suitable for insertion into boreholes in the ground, e.g. geothermal probes using bent tubes; using tubes assembled with connectors or with return headers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24T—GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
    • F24T10/00—Geothermal collectors
    • F24T10/30—Geothermal collectors using underground reservoirs for accumulating working fluids or intermediate fluids
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B27/00—Machines, plants or systems, using particular sources of energy
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/10—Geothermal energy

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Sustainable Energy (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Heat-Exchange Devices With Radiators And Conduit Assemblies (AREA)
EP11838386.8A 2010-11-04 2011-08-03 Geothermal column Withdrawn EP2635856A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US41005010P 2010-11-04 2010-11-04
PCT/US2011/046397 WO2012060912A1 (en) 2010-11-04 2011-08-03 Geothermal column

Publications (2)

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EP2635856A1 EP2635856A1 (en) 2013-09-11
EP2635856A4 true EP2635856A4 (en) 2014-11-12

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EP11838386.8A Withdrawn EP2635856A4 (en) 2010-11-04 2011-08-03 Geothermal column

Country Status (4)

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US (1) US20130333859A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2635856A4 (en)
CA (1) CA2817047A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2012060912A1 (en)

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WO2008014848A2 (en) * 2006-06-20 2008-02-07 Eckhard Meyer-Rieke Ground probe in the form of a double pipe system for utilizing the earth's heat for the operation of heat pumps
JP2009092350A (en) * 2007-10-11 2009-04-30 Atom Kankyo Kogaku:Kk Pipe for collecting subterranean heat, subterranean heat exchanger, and heat pump utilizing subterranean heat

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US4570452A (en) * 1982-09-22 1986-02-18 Thermal Concepts, Inc. Earth-type heat exchanger for heat pump systems
JP2003014385A (en) * 2001-07-03 2003-01-15 Yutaka Kenchiku Sekkei Jimusho:Kk Pipe for ground heat collection, ground heat exchanger, and ground heat utilization heat exchange system
JP2003055964A (en) * 2001-08-21 2003-02-26 Yasunori Nara Method and device for constructing foundation having heat exchange function in soft ground
WO2008014848A2 (en) * 2006-06-20 2008-02-07 Eckhard Meyer-Rieke Ground probe in the form of a double pipe system for utilizing the earth's heat for the operation of heat pumps
DE202007005796U1 (en) * 2007-04-21 2007-08-02 Müller, Hans-Werner Spacing fixture for arranging bundle of tubes e.g. terrestrial heat probes in earth bore has semi-circular sections provided with spacing pieces such that tube bundle is centrically supported within earth bore
JP2009092350A (en) * 2007-10-11 2009-04-30 Atom Kankyo Kogaku:Kk Pipe for collecting subterranean heat, subterranean heat exchanger, and heat pump utilizing subterranean heat

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Title
See also references of WO2012060912A1 *

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US20130333859A1 (en) 2013-12-19
CA2817047A1 (en) 2012-05-10

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