[EnergyPlus_Support] geothermal direct-use suggestions?

["Ryan" <rdelbalso@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
I am trying to model a system where I am using low temperature (ie 135-
145F) geothermal well water through a flat plate heat exchanger to 
supplement a propane boiler hot water loop for space heating.  Does 
anyone have any suggestions on the best way to go about this?

I already have my base building complete with a simple boiler and HW 
loop serving Unit Ventilators in each zone for heating.  My goal is to 
add a parallel HW loop that can bypass the boiler when the geothermal 
fluid can meet the load.  I have to use a heat exchanger due to the 
corrosive properties of the geothermal fluid, but am somewhat unsure as 
to the best way to model this.  I am new to E+ as well.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ryan



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