Heat Pumps

Heat is widely available in the ground, air and water around your building. These natural sources of heat are constantly replenished by the sun. The heat pump transfers heat from a low temperature source, for example the ground, upgrades it via a compressor and releases it at a higher temperature to be utilised for space, water or process heating as required. There are three main types of heat pump available on the market, those that take heat from the ground, from water (rivers or wells) or directly from the air. Ground source heat pumps come in two varieties – vertical bore or horizontal loop.

Case Study: Heat Pump at Musgrave Group Head Quarters, Cork

Case Study: Heat Pump at the Lewis Glucksman Art Gallery, University College Cork

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