Ground Source Loop

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Hi,

I can try find out, are we looking at Apache Systems or advanced HVAC here?

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Hi,

I had a chat with the ApacheHVAC guys and there is a plan to add a simple ground-loop/lake/well model to ApacheHVAC. It's expected to be available later this year but I'm unable to say exactly what version this will be in. The full model will come later but will take significant development effort.

It was also pointed out I should mention here the Ground Loop Design (GLD) tool in Gaia Geothermal which can be linked to VE results. More info on our website at http://www.iesve.com/Software/NAmerican ... Geothermal and a tutorial here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2yIf_r4VCY.

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Hi,

Unfortunately this is the downside of trying to predict release dates when the development plans haven't been finalised. As far as I know the simple version won't be available til early next year now. Sorry I don't have any more details on what this will contain but I would imagine like all ApacheHVAC/ApacheSim it will be possible for you to get hourly data from the model when it is available.

Sorry I don't have any more info for you just now

Phil
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