Use of Twin Wells and Water-Source Heat Pumps for Energy Conservation in Louisiana

摘要

The feasibility of the installation and operation of twin wells and water source heat pumps was evaluated for two typical Louisiana parishes. Tables are included for determining the physical spacing between the production and return wells for any combination of aquifer thickness, length of season, and rate of water production, such that the returned water will not appear in the production stream. Economic analyses covered residential, commercial, and industrial applications for the two parishes. All hydrogeological data required for the development of preliminary designs are provided on the included maps.