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User manual ecoGEO
Electric energy consumed
20 - 25%
Energy supplied
Free energy extracted from the earth
100%
75 - 80%
Figure 2.2. Operation of a geothermal heat pump in normal conditions.
The ecoGEO heat pumps include the most advanced technologies to produce heat, cool air and DHW for your home economically
and respecting the environment.
Inverter technology
The compressor and circulation pumps with modulating inverter technology can adapt the thermal power, flow and outlet
temperature to any given needs. On the other hand, the starting cycles are considerably reduced, prolonging equipment service
life. All this allows users to reduce installation electrical consumption and obtain optimum energy efficiency throughout the year.
HTR technology
This can also include a high temperature recovery (HTR) system. This heat exchanger is used to raise the DHW storage tank
temperature to 70ºC when the heat pump is producing heat or cool air for the home. This technology increases the performance of
the heat pump and its energy efficiency, since it reduces the time dedicated to the production of DHW.
Auxiliary integrated hot water equipment
Another installation option is a 6 kW electrical resistor in the production circuit. This resistor can be used at specific times to cover
consumption peaks, achieve high DHW temperatures or act as an emergency unit if the compressor cannot be started up.
Passive cooling technology
The installation can also include an additional exchanger for passive cooling. This exchanger transfers heat directly from the
production circuit to the brine circuit without having to use the compressor. The only electrical consumption is by the circulation
pumps, thereby obtaining high energy efficiency. This technology allows economic home cooling with moderate outdoor
temperatures.
Active cooling technology by cycle inversion
Reversible heat pumps can reverse the operation cycle in the summer to produce active cooling. Thus, the heat pump transports
energy from the home to the terrain by using the compressor. This technology can be used to cool the home even in the presence
of high outdoor temperatures.
Comprehensive design
ecoGEO heat pumps include most of the components needed for the installation or heating / cooling and DHW. This simplifies
external installation, reducing costs and space.
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