Three-years operation experience of a ground source heat pump system in Northern Greece

Abstract

The paper presents the basic parameters and the energy flows of a ground source heat pump system (GSHP) used for air conditioning the New City Hall of Pylaia (Thessaloniki area-Northern Greece). The building is a typical public one, with an air-conditioned area of 1350 m2. The ground source heat pump installation is the largest in Greece, and its operation is monitored with the aid of a DAQ system. The energy flows presented in the paper are based on DAQ recordings of the first 3 years of system's operation. It is proved that the energy demand of the system is significantly lower, compared to that of conventional heating and cooling systems. The seasonal COP of the system has not yet been stabilized, gradually increasing, as it is expected due to the operation of the ground heat exchanger.