System for configuring earth probes

Abstract

A system for configuring earth probes (1) for receiving thermal energy from the earth and / or for discharging thermal energy into the earth, including a conductor system having a feed and a return line, which are connected to each other at the lower end of the earth probe (1), the system including probe modules (11, 12), which each form a section (15, 16) of the feed and / or return line of the earth probe (1) and which can be connected to each other at least by a positive and / or non-positive connection, preferably a plug-in connection, and a base piece (13), which forms a section of the conductor system of the earth probe (1). The section connects the feed line to the return line, and can be connected to the probe modules (11, 12) via at least one positive and / or non-positive connection, preferably a plug-in connection.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of PCT / AT2008 / 000070, filed Mar. 3, 2008, which claims the benefit of Austrian Application No. A 348 / 2007, filed Mar. 6, 2007, both of which are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a system for the construction of geothermal probes for absorbing thermal energy from the ground and / or for dissipating thermal energy to the ground, wherein these probes feature a line system with an outgoing line and a return line that are connected to each other at the bottom end of the geothermal probe, comprising probe modules, wherein a section of the outgoing and / or return line of the geothermal probe is constructed by each probe module and wherein these probe modules can be connected to each other by at least one plug connection, and a foot piece that forms a section of the line system of the geothermal probe, with this section connecting the o...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention provides a system for easily forming geothermal probes of different lengths with low assembly expense. The system includes probe modules that can be connected together to form the geothermal probe, with each module being connected to the others using a plug connection. The system also includes a foot piece that can be connected to each module using a positive-fit and / or non-positive-fit connection, such as a plug or screw connection. The system allows for the formation of geothermal probes of different lengths, with the length of the probe ranging from 5 m to 75 m. The system is flexible and adaptable to different requirements, making it easy to install and use."

Problems solved by technology

The production of such a geothermal probe is associated with considerable installation expense generated at the construction site.

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