Publication NF 5 Ground source heat pump systems. Benefits, drivers and barriers in residential developments

Publication Year

2007

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Summarises the background to GSHP systems used in residential developments. Assesses the state of the art. Provides brief guidance on specifying, checking the design and installation of these systems. Identifies the benefits, drivers and barriers in comparison with conventional heat sources. Discusses these in relation to political, regulatory and economic factors, as well as construction practice, reliability, maintenance and availability, interface with other systems, provision of zero-carbon energy, and full use of alternative heating systems. Proposes future research requirements.

Document History

Categorised by NHBC Foundation as a Research Document. This publication is no longer available as it contains references to regulation and/or legislation that has since been superseded.

Author

Butcher, T.

ISBN

9781848060074

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