A GROUND SOURCE ENERGY SYSTEM FOR AN OUTDOOR TRAFFIC-BEARING SURFACE

摘要

The present application relates to a method for installing a ground source energy system for preventing build-up of ice on an outdoor traffic-bearing surface, and an outdoor traffic-bearing surface equipped with such a ground sour heat pump. The method of the invention allows for installation of the heating elements in the traffic bearing surface in a quick and efficient manner, thus minimising the time that the traffic-bearing surface is out of service. The invention is described in relation to an airport stand but may also be used in other areas of an airport such as service roads, taxi-way and runways; and may be used with other outdoor traffic bearing surfaces such as car-parks, plazas and the like.