
A GeoExchange system must be thought of as a system. A ground heat exchanger (GHX) cannot be designed in isolation of the building or mechanical system. Geo-Xergy specializes in the design of GeoExchange Systems for projects ranging from single family homes, commercial and institutional buildings, industrial applications, to apartment buildings and district systems that take advantage of energy transfer from one building to another.
Many factors influence the size and configuration of the GHX. Peak building loads, monthly energy loads, annual energy balance, geology, the site, mechanical equipment efficiency, and distribution system design all have a major impact on the GHX size and cost.
The links on this page describe the work that is required to design a cost-effective and efficient GeoExchange system. Accurate building modeling and GHX modeling are the first step in the design process and become the basis of a feasibility study that allows our clients to make an educated decision about going ahead with the design of a GeoExchange system. Model confirmation or geological testing is used to confirm that the assumptions made in the feasibility study are valid. Design of the system provides the contractor with the details needed to install a system cost-effectively. Commissioning the system ensures that the design intent is met, the system is installed as designed and is an integral part of our quality control / quality assurance program. Finally, the proper method of operating the system is provided in training for the owner or their maintenance staff.