Title
A critical assessment and summary on the low carbon energy pile technologies based on the life-cycle perspective: Challenges and prospects
Author
Zhang, Linfeng (Southeast University)
Han, Haozhe (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Li, Wenxin (Southeast University)
Guo, Kewei (Southeast University)
Yuan, Minglu (Southeast University)
Liu, Zhengxuan (TU Delft Design & Construction Management; Hunan University)
Date
2024
Abstract
Energy piles, a technology integrating the heat exchange component within building pile foundations for shallow geothermal energy utilization, have proven economically efficient. They outperform conventional ground source heat pumps by mitigating additional borehole costs and space requirements. This paper systematically examines low-carbon considerations and optimization measures throughout the planning, design, construction, and operation stages of energy piles, considering the entire lifecycle. Furthermore, this paper discusses potential challenges associated with decarbonizing energy piles, offering solutions based on case studies and environmental impact assessments. Through a comprehensive critical review and analysis of existing knowledge, this paper presents a systematic theory and methodology for optimal decarbonization of energy piles, serving as a valuable resource for building practitioners and researchers in this field. The findings not only contribute to a solid theoretical foundation but also provide technical support for the advancement and application of energy pile systems.
Subject
Building carbon emissions
Energy piles
Full life-cycle
Low carbonization
Optimize design
Shallow geothermal energy
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.122605
Embargo date
2024-08-01
ISSN
1359-4311
Source
Applied Thermal Engineering, 243
Bibliographical note
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Part of collection
Institutional Repository
Document type
journal article
Rights
© 2024 Linfeng Zhang, Haozhe Han, Wenxin Li, Kewei Guo, Minglu Yuan, Zhengxuan Liu