Vertical Systems

Vertical Systems

Within shallow geothermal energy, vertical systems are mainly understood to be the classic geothermal probe. In this context, systems up to 400 m drilling depth are defined as “shallow”. The vertical systems are used especially in highly concentrated urban areas. For the application, hydrogeological (e.g. groundwater influence) and rock-specific (e.g. pore space distribution, mineralogy) parameters are decisive for the facility dimensioning.
For larger facilities, a Thermal Response Test (TRT) is used to determine the local withdrawal rate. Corresponding tests and designs of geothermal systems are planned and implemented by the working group Shallow Geothermal Energy.

Contact

M.Sc. Oliver Suft, M.Sc.

Scientific staff member, PhD candidate

GeoZentrum Nordbayern
Chair of Geology (Prof. Dr. Stollhofen)

All staff members

  • geoPGT (Geothermal Post Grouting Test)-Entwicklung einer innovativen kostengünstigen Systemprüfung von verfüllten (post-grouting) Erdwärmesonden mit hoher lokaler Auflösung; Aufbau eines modularen Labormodells zur Ableitung einer optimalen geoPGT Messkonfiguration und Erstellung eines mathematischen Modells zur Visualisierung

    (Third Party Funds Group – Sub project)

    Overall project: geoPGT (Geothermal Post Grouting Test)-Entwicklung einer innovativen kostengünstigen Systemprüfung von verfüllten (post-grouting) Erdwärmesonden mit hoher lokaler Auflösung; Aufbau eines modularen Labormodells zur Ableitung einer optimalen geoPGT Messkonfiguration und Erstellung eines mathematischen Modells zur Visualisierung
    Term: 1st December 2018 - 30th November 2020
    Funding source: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi)

  • Most Easy, Efficient and Low Cost Geothermal Systems for Retrofitting Civil and Historical Buildings

    (Third Party Funds Group – Sub project)

    Overall project: Most Easy, Efficient and Low Cost Geothermal Systems for Retrofitting Civil and Historical Buildings
    Term: 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2022
    Funding source: Europäische Union (EU)
    URL: https://geo4civhic.eu/

  • "SondEX“ Entwicklung eines kleinkalibrigen Verfahrens zum Rückbau von Erdwärmesonden

    (Third Party Funds Group – Overall project)

    Term: 1st January 2016 - 31st December 2017
    Funding source: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi)

All projects of the chair