The type of loop field used in a geothermal system (e.g., heat pump)
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Constrained List
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Unit of Measure:
None
Geothermal Loop
| List Options | Option Definition | Unit of Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Most systems are closed loop, meaning that the same water & environmentally friendly antifreeze mixture is continually circulated throughout the loop field; it never escapes. Closed loop is the only type of loop field allowed by some states. | None | |
| None | None | None | |
| Not applicable | Not applicable | None | |
| Open | An open loop field, sometimes called "pump & dump", requires an ample source of groundwater. Open loops are less common than closed loops because they require an significant water source below the surface. | None | |
| Other | Other | None | |
| Unknown | Unknown | None |
Term ID: 730dd6ec-cda1-4b63-b664-93fecc07cc38
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