International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 04 | Apr 2023
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EARTH TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER Wilson1, Dr. Shobhit Srivastava2 1M.Tech, Production Engineering, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow, India
2Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharishi University of Information Technology,
Lucknow, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - These days, everyone is worried about the
on resistance. It is considered that geothermal energy is one of the sources of energy that may be replenished throughout time (no way- ending source of energy). Traditional heating and cooling systems included components such as compressors, condensers, and evaporators, all of which were essential to their operation. The Earth tube heat exchanger, on the other hand, is a type of subterranean heat exchanger that is capable of both drawing heats from the ground to warm a room and releasing heat into the ground to cool a room. It does this by absorbing heat from the ground and then releasing heat into the ground. An earth tube heat exchanger is an innovative way of making good use of geothermal energy within the living area, both for the goal of warming up the space as well as to cool it down. This may be done for either purpose. To promote the passage of air throughout the different components of the system, the earth tube heat exchanger needed the employment of a blower as a necessary component. It is possible to draw heat from the ground or send it back into it using a pipe that is buried in the ground and a fluid that is introduced into the system. This uncomplicated arrangement contributes to the system's total cost savings as well as a reduction in the amount of power that it draws from the wall outlet. This system can eliminate the need for expensive compressor, condenser, and evaporator components since it makes use of geothermal energy instead.
gradually rising cost of power, which is something that we all experience. This is something that we all have in common. Everyone is making a concerted effort, as a direct consequence of this, to embrace a way of life that is friendlier to the environment. In the context of this hypothetical situation, the Earth Tube Heat Exchanger emerges as the option that offers the greatest number of benefits when compared to the other potential configurations for the installation of the HVAC system. A substantial quantity of electrical power is often required by residential constructions. This is so that the space can be heated and cooled appropriately. We have shifted to using a source of energy that is renewable to reduce the amount of stress that is placed on the active system. The Earth Tube Heat Exchanger is a system for transferring heat that is powered by geothermal energy and functions according to the fundamental principles of how heat should be transferred. Geothermal energy is used to power the system, and the system operates following these fundamental principles. The Earth Tube Heat Exchanger was analyzed using theoretical calculations and computer simulations, and this design displays the conclusions derived from those two methods. Because of the technology at our disposal, we can do complete as well as partial installations of HVAC in the living area. These options are both accessible to us. CFD analysis created in Ansys is used in the process of doing the system research so that it may be completed.
The concept of using renewable energy sources to power heating and cooling systems is beginning to pique the curiosity of an ever-increasing number of individuals. Earthair heat exchangers are an efficient alternative to conventional heating and cooling systems that may reduce the amount of primary energy needed to keep a building at the temperature that is desired [1]. As a result of the fact that during the colder months the ground may be utilized as a source of heat, and during the warmer months it can be used as a source of cooling, the heat pump that is a part of the system can be used to both heat and cool the space. This suggests that during the cold months, the earth itself might be used as a source of heat. The temperature of the ground has a direct impact on the efficiency of the heat pump as an energy source, thus it is important to consider this. A heat exchanger is used in closed-loop systems to link the heat pump to the ground. This heat exchanger may be related to the ground in either a vertical or horizontal direction, depending on the design of the system.
Keywords: Geothermal Energy, Heat Exchanger, CFD, Fluent, Effectiveness of ETHE.
1. INTRODUCTION It is predicted that residential and commercial structures, including places of business and retail establishments, would account for a significant share of the overall quantity of energy and electricity that is used around the globe. The cost of heating and cooling buildings that are utilized for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes accounts for a significant fraction of the total ultimate demand for energy. The implementation of the most effective combination of insensitive design techniques is the essential first step in the process of lightening the load that is imposed on the active systems that are responsible for transforming renewable energy into thermal or electrical energy. Solar design methods that do not rely on resistance are now at the forefront of this category of design strategies that do not rely
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