Hydrothermal Energy Concept
* To produce 4 units of heat, a boiler with 95% efficiency requires 4.2 units of energy, whereas a water-source heat system requires only 1 unit of electrical energy
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Heating
Heating typically uses fossil fuels to operate boilers, while hydrothermal energy uses water to provide indoor heating.
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Cooling
Cooling releases heat via towers, but hydrothermal energy transfers it to water. → Removing towers improves space efficiency.
1RT=3.5kW
OneRoom(28㎡, 8pyeong) Cooling possible
Units Used in Hydrothermal Energy
Refrigeration Ton
A refrigeration ton is the energy needed to convert 1 ton of water at 0°C into ice over 24 hours, equivalent to the energy used by a 28m² air conditioner running for 1 hour.
Hydrothermal Energy Supply Diagram
Heating
Air Conditioning
