Written by: Ian Nock | Engineering Manager | Renewables First
Project Summary:
| Heat Source | River Frome |
| Collector Type | Filter Pumps and Heat Exchanger |
| Heat Pump Capacity | 600 Kw (3 x 200w) |
| Commission Date | Feb 2022 |
| Building Use | County Council Offices |
| Heated Floor Area | 5313 m² |
| Emitter Type | Radiators |
| Customer | Stroud District Council |
| Out-going heating system | 945 kW Gas fired boiler |
| Annual Carbon Reduction | 130,000 kg /year |
System Solution:
Thermal energy is removed from the river Frome using an open loop system design, where the river water is pumped into the plant room, passed through a heat exchanger and returned to the river. Two large self-cleaning filter pumps, located in the river, force the water through the heat exchanger circuit. A third pump is also installed as backup should one of the other pumps require maintenance.
Renewables First once again partnered with Cotswold Energy taking responsibility for initial project feasibility assessments and design, installation and commissioning of the thermal collection system.
Ian Nock
Engineering Manager | Renewables First
Ian has been working in the renewables sector since 2014 and leads the Net-zero, Heat Pumps and Solar PV teams for Renewables First. He works closely with our engineering team to share practical, evidence-based renewable energy advice.
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