Ground Source Heat Pump P3L3U10,LO1.1,P2A

What is the ground loop in a ground source heat pump system?

• A. A pressurized pipe buried vertically

• B. A non-pressurized pipe buried horizontally or vertically

• C. A coiled pipe laid above ground

• D. A plastic pipe used for above ground heating

What is the purpose of the evaporator in a ground source heat pump system?

• B. To transfer heat to the heat distribution system

• C. To absorb heat from the underground loop

• A. To compress the refrigerant gas

• D. To release pressure from the compressor

What is the function of the compressor in a ground source heat pump system?

• D. To release pressure from the evaporator

• B. To transfer heat to the heat distribution system

• C. To compress the refrigerant gas to create heat

• A. To absorb heat from the underground loop

What is the purpose of the condenser in a ground source heat pump system?

• D. To release pressure from the compressor

• C. To compress the refrigerant gas

• B. To transfer heat to the heat distribution system or buffer tank

• A. To absorb heat from the underground loop

What is the expansion valve in a ground source heat pump system responsible for?

• C. Turning the refrigerant back to a gas

• D. Transferring heat to the heat distribution system

• B. Releasing pressure from the compressor

• A. Absorbing heat from the underground loop

What is the typical depth of boreholes used for ground source heat pump systems?

• D. 300m to 350m

• A. 5m to 10m

• B. 15m to 150m

• C. 200m to 250m

What is the role of the refrigerant in a ground source heat pump system?

• A. To absorb heat from the underground loop

• B. To transfer heat to the heat distribution system

• C. To release pressure from the compressor

• D. To compress the gas in the compressor

What is the primary advantage of using a ground source heat pump system?

• A. Lower installation cost

• B. Higher efficiency compared to traditional heating systems

• C. No need for an underground loop

• D. No need for a compressor