Knowing the relationship between ground loads and fluid temperature in boreholes is crucial for designing geothermal systems. The purpose of this study is to add temperature information to the "rules-of-thumb" currently being used, for example 30 to 40 W per meter in depth, by statistically analyzing field operating data of actual boreholes throughout the country. Herein, first, a sizing equation is proposed for boreholes, which takes into consideration of heat extraction/injection and the ground temperature deviation. Next, through experimental operation with an existing ground source heat pump system, these two parameters are shown to be effective for both the evaluation and the design of boreholes independent of the regions in which they are used.
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