GAHT
A Ground to Air Heat Transfer (GAHT®) system allows the greenhouse to provide its
own heating and cooling using the energy of the sun, and the soil underground. By
utilizing this system, one is effectively able to create a sustainable geothermal
greenhouse that is perfect for sustainable growing. Additionally, this system allows for a
renewable, year-round climate control system that both heats and cools the greenhouse
at both a fraction of the cost, and environmental impact of a traditional HVAC system.
Ground to Air Heat Transfer systems are a ground to air heat exchanger, a system often
referred to as a ‘Climate Battery.’ Ceres Greenhouse Solutions is an industry leader
in geothermal greenhouse ground to air heat exchanging technology, as we have designed and
installed more systems than any company worldwide. Ceres’ systems maximize heat transfer to
the soil, increasing the heating and cooling potential of the system and making it one of the
most cost-effective climate control solutions for residential and commercial greenhouses alike.
GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS
HOW GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKS.
Geothermal energy can be found virtually anywhere, and it’s one of the most environment-friendly
heating and cooling systems available. No matter the climate you live in, the earth absorbs over 40
percent of solar energy, which it then stores beneath its surface.
IS GEOTHERMAL RIGHT FOR YOU?
The most popular geothermal recommendations are closed loop systems, with these options:
• Horizontal loops (used when large land surface is available)
• Vertical loops (works in limited space, wherein drilling equipment is used to bore small
diameter holes of up to 500 feet deep)
• Lake loops (wherein coils are placed at the bottom of a lake/pond)
Radiant floor
The best heating system a house can have is the one you don't realize is there. No
radiators clanking in the night. No vents whooshing like a jet preparing for takeoff. No
dust-spewing ductwork to run up your allergists' bills. Just an even blanket of heat, right
where you want it.
How well does radiant floor heat work?
That's the appeal of radiant floor heating, says This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard
Trethewey, who has long been a fan. "It's truly invisible," he says. But a radiant heat system has more
than just aesthetics going for it. It's also a highly efficient way to heat a house, increasing comfort as it
reduces energy costs.
In a radiant setup, the warmth is supplied by hot-water tubes or electric wires buried underneath the
floor. As the invisible waves of thermal radiation rise from below, they warm up any objects they strike,
which radiate that captured heat in turn. Though the air temperature remains relatively constant, you
stay comfortable because the surrounding surfaces aren't stealing warmth from your body.
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating
Harry Campbell
What It Is
An energy efficient home heating system that turns entire floors into radiators, warming living spaces
without uncomfortable hot or cold air pockets.
How It Works
Heated water is pumped from a boiler through a loop of flexible tubing embedded in the floor.
Why You'd Want One
Eliminates forever the discomfort of cold floors as it slashes energy bills.
What To Look For
Multiple heating zones: Makes it easy to fine-tune the amount of heat being delivered to different
rooms.
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