SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TRANSFER LOOPS

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a system for installing an energy transfer loop in a bore. The energy transfer loop includes first and second geothermal exchange pipe sections interconnected by a U-shaped portion that couples the first geothermal exchange pipe section in fluid communication with the second geothermal exchange pipe section. The system includes the system an energy transfer loop carrier structure for directing the energy transfer loop downwardly into the bore. The system also includes an energy transfer loop support member that is connected to the energy transfer loop carrier structure. The energy transfer loop support member including a leg that projects laterally outwardly from the energy transfer loop carrier structure and that fits between the first and second geothermal exchange pipe sections adjacent to the U-shaped portion of the energy transfer loop. The system further includes a cover having a shaped distal nose and an open proximal end. The U-shaped portion of the energy transfer loop and the energy transfer loop support member can be inserted into the cover through the open proximal end of the cover.