Methods of grout quality measurement in borehole exchangers for heat pumps and their rehabilitation

Abstract

Abstract Methods and instrumentation for measuring grout quality in heat pump boreholes, including the measurement of groundwater flow through boreholes outside partly grouted borehole exchanger pipes, have been developed in the Czech Republic. A Semtex charge has also been developed to repair rock massifs, which reliably disconnects borehole exchanger pipes without severely harming the surrounding rock environment or buildings. The resulting hole can then be used for regrouting, thus preventing undesirable vertical water flow through the borehole.

Keywords

• Geothermal energy
• Heat pump
• Carottage
• Borehole repair