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Comparative carbon emission assessment of vertical and modular ground source heat pump systems

주 저자Kwonye Kim, Yeonju Kang, Sangmu Bae, Hobyung Chae, Jae-Weon Jeong, Yujin Nam
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AbstractThe urgent need to address climate change necessitates a reduction in carbon emissions, particularly within the building sector. To achieve carbon neutrality, innovative technologies such as carbon capture, renewable energy systems, and carbon-neutral materials have been developed. However, there remains a dearth of research quantitatively analyzing carbon emissions through a life cycle assessment while implementing these technologies in real-world building scenarios. Additionally, Ground-source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) demonstrate superior efficiency compared to Air-source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) by leveraging stable ground temperatures, yet their widespread adoption is hindered by high initial investment costs. This study compares and analyzes the carbon emissions of GSHPs with Modular Ground Heat Exchangers (MGHXs), designed to mitigate initial investment barriers, alongside Vertical Ground Heat Exchangers (VGHXs) and ASHPs. The primary objective is to evaluate technology adoption feasibility from a carbon equivalent perspective, focusing on energy demand through building energy simulation. Results indicate that MGHXs exhibit a 6.7 % reduction in carbon emissions compared to VGHXs during production and construction (stage A). However, MGHXs generate 0.57 CO2-eq more per square meter per year during building operation (stage C). The implementation of geothermal energy systems in new buildings across South Korea could potentially achieve a maximum reduction effect of 11.6 % concerning the country's NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) 2030 carbon reduction target.
KeywordModular ground heat exchanger, Vertical ground heat exchanger, Air-source heat pump, Carbon Emission, Life Cycle Assessment Methodology
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게재일시 2024-11
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학회/저널명Geothermics Vol.123
년도2024
추가 문구103080, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.103080
등록 일시2025-06-18 15:46:20