Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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In DesignBuilder you can model a GSHP system most easily by switching to using the Detailed HVAC model option, creating the building model and then loading one of the HVAC templates (e.g. GSHP Water to Water HP, Heated Floor and Chilled Beams) as a starting point.
You can then load manufacturer's heat pump and ground loop heat exchanger data based on the building heating and cooling loads. The simple worked example in the DesignBuilder online help explains in more detail:
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/helpv5.0/#GSHPCaseStudy.htm.
It shows a simple way to set up a heated floor and chilled beam GSHP system and size the components involved.
