The use of Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) has grown exponentially around the world over recent decades. The GSHP represents an alternative device to electric heating systems and oil boilers. Additionally, it requires a lower power consumption and less maintenance than combustion-based heating systems. Moreover, the CO2 emissions produced by a GSHP are lower than other systems based on burning oil, gas, or biomass. However, the main obstacle for the widespread use of GSHPs is the high cost of Ground Heat Exchanger (GHE) installation, a technology that exhibits low thermodynamic efficiencies. Over the past decade, some studies have been conducted to improve heat transfer in GHE pipes using traditional working fluids, creating new pipe materials or designing new heat exchanger configurations. The main contribution of this paper is a summarization of the outcomes of theoretical, numerical and experimental studies to improve heat transfer in GHEs using nanotechnology. Additionally, the development of new fluids (nanofluids) and new materials (nanoparticles and nanocomposites) applied to heat exchanger pipes and the designs and configurations of GHEs are highlighted. As a result, the present review provides a perspective for future research regarding the use of nanotechnology to reduce the costs involved in GHE for GSHP improvement.
This article presents extensive research work on geothermal and aerothermal heat pump systems developed in Mexico. Seven systems are presented: (a) water-water geothermal heat pump for a kindergarten and a water-air and water-water combo geothermal heat pumps for a Hospital for the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) at Los Humeros community in Puebla, both systems working for heating; (b) three water-air geothermal heat pumps for heating/cooling for a laboratory complex at Mexicali B.C.; (c) one water-air geothermal heat pump for cooling for a meeting room at Cuernavaca Morelos; (d) two water-water geothermal heat pumps for pool heating at a Sports Club, and four air-water aerothermal heat pumps for cooling/heating and water heating at a hotel in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes; and (e) a hybrid system composed of two air-water aerothermal heat pumps and a photovoltaic system in León, Guanajuato.
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