Going to ground

Brown, G.

Going to ground - 1987 - Building Services 9(8) August 1987, 47-49(3) .

Compares two methods of transferring unwanted heat from a building into the ground. Looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the closed-loop system and open-loop system and pays special attention to the latter system, detailing the problems commonly associated with this method. Briefly looks at future possibilities for using a borehole system for heating and cooling a building. Figures.