Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings

Mid-deep geothermal heat pump systems (MD-GHPs) feature high energy efficiency and low energy consumption, yet their promotion is restricted by high initial investment. While the initial investment of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) is obviously lower, it also has a larger energy consumption. To addre...

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Main Authors: Yanhui Wang, Jiewen Deng, Yangyang Su, Chenwei Peng, Minghui Ma, Yin Chen, Lei Fan, Min Chen, Qingpeng Wei, Hui Zhang
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author Yanhui Wang
Jiewen Deng
Yangyang Su
Chenwei Peng
Minghui Ma
Yin Chen
Lei Fan
Min Chen
Qingpeng Wei
Hui Zhang
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Yangyang Su
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description Mid-deep geothermal heat pump systems (MD-GHPs) feature high energy efficiency and low energy consumption, yet their promotion is restricted by high initial investment. While the initial investment of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) is obviously lower, it also has a larger energy consumption. To address the complementary strengths and weaknesses of single-source heat pump systems, this paper puts forward an integrated system combining MD-GHPs and ASHPs, and the series mode was determined as the optimal integration approach for the hybrid system through comparative analysis. Simulation analysis was conducted to explore the adaptability of series mode, and numbers of mid-deep ground heat exchangers in nine cities across various climate regions were studied. The MD-GHP system is suitable for space heating in Xining and Xi’an, while ASHPs are suitable for space heating in Nanjing and Hangzhou. For intermediate resource areas like Urumqi and Tsingdao, the series mode achieves the best economic benefits during the 24th year of operation.
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spelling doaj-art-be9cdbbe345545429d1a4a1868a2f0082025-08-20T03:46:52ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-06-011511193810.3390/buildings15111938Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential BuildingsYanhui Wang0Jiewen Deng1Yangyang Su2Chenwei Peng3Minghui Ma4Yin Chen5Lei Fan6Min Chen7Qingpeng Wei8Hui Zhang9Hubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaHubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaHubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaDepartment of Building Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaSchool of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang 110168, ChinaHubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaHubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaHubei Key Laboratory of Multi-Media Pollution Cooperative Control in Yangtze Basin, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaDepartment of Building Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaDepartment of Building Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaMid-deep geothermal heat pump systems (MD-GHPs) feature high energy efficiency and low energy consumption, yet their promotion is restricted by high initial investment. While the initial investment of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) is obviously lower, it also has a larger energy consumption. To address the complementary strengths and weaknesses of single-source heat pump systems, this paper puts forward an integrated system combining MD-GHPs and ASHPs, and the series mode was determined as the optimal integration approach for the hybrid system through comparative analysis. Simulation analysis was conducted to explore the adaptability of series mode, and numbers of mid-deep ground heat exchangers in nine cities across various climate regions were studied. The MD-GHP system is suitable for space heating in Xining and Xi’an, while ASHPs are suitable for space heating in Nanjing and Hangzhou. For intermediate resource areas like Urumqi and Tsingdao, the series mode achieves the best economic benefits during the 24th year of operation.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/11/1938mid-deep borehole heat exchangerair-source heat pumphybrid systemconfiguration optimizationcomparative study
spellingShingle Yanhui Wang
Jiewen Deng
Yangyang Su
Chenwei Peng
Minghui Ma
Yin Chen
Lei Fan
Min Chen
Qingpeng Wei
Hui Zhang
Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
Buildings
mid-deep borehole heat exchanger
air-source heat pump
hybrid system
configuration optimization
comparative study
title Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
title_full Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
title_fullStr Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
title_full_unstemmed Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
title_short Research on Configuration Optimization and Control Methods for Mid-Deep Geothermal Heat Pumps Coupled with Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for Space Heating in Residential Buildings
title_sort research on configuration optimization and control methods for mid deep geothermal heat pumps coupled with air source heat pump systems for space heating in residential buildings
topic mid-deep borehole heat exchanger
air-source heat pump
hybrid system
configuration optimization
comparative study
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/11/1938
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