Community Geothermal: Soil Conductivity, Borehole Design, Energy Models, and Load Data for a Residential System Development - Hinesburg, VT

Description

This dataset contains materials from the Coalition for Community-Supported Affordable Geothermal Energy Systems (C2SAGES) project, which evaluated the techno-economic feasibility of a community geothermal system for a residential development in Hinesburg, VT. The dataset includes detailed soil conductivity test reports, energy models, borehole design reports, hourly energy loads for heating, cooling, and hot water, and design layouts. EnergyPlus was used to model building energy loads, and Modelica software was applied for geothermal loop sizing based on these loads and soil conductivity results. Python scripts for network design further refined the models. Key files include PDF reports on borehole design (with projections for 1-year, 15-year, and 30-year systems), soil conductivity test results, EnergyPlus modeling outputs, and 2D/3D design drawings in PDF, DWG, and DXF formats. Python notebooks for network design and OnePipe model files are also provided, with Modelica required for viewing certain files. Outputs and modeling data are in various formats including CSV, JPG, HTML, and IDF, with units and data clearly labeled to support understanding of system design and performance for the proposed geothermal solution.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
33 This test report contains soil conductivity for the first borehole test in Hinesburg, VT. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/VT-Hinesburg-BoreholeTestReport_12-29-23.pdf
0 Energy modeling file of Phase 1 with baseline equipment. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Windy%20Ridge%20Phase%201%20-%20Baseline.idf
0 Energy modeling file of Phase 1 after sizing the Geothermal Loop https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Windy%20Ridge%20Phase%201%20-%20Proposed%20Geothermal.idf
0 Energy modeling file of Phase 2 with baseline equipment. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20baseline.idf
0 This is a .dwg file of the proposed project plan. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/20240601%20x-base.dwg
33 This is a .pdf file showing the left elevation of the proposed project plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/left%20elevation.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file with the ground floor plan of the proposed project plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/ground%20floor%20plan.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the right elevation of the proposed project plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/right%20elevation.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the rear elevation of the proposed project plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/rear%20elevation.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the first floor plan of the residential housing https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/first%20floor%20plan.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the front elevation of the proposed project plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/front%20elevation.pdf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the Sterling Homes https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/CV-Mansfield-GL-Base-Spec-8-4-22.pdf
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the back side view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/back.jpg
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the left side view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/left.jpg
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the front side view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/front.jpg
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the isometric view of the North Meadow Homes https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/NMeadow%20section.jpg
33 This is a summary of the borehole design process. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20geothermal%20load%20summary.pdf
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 1 https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/WindyRidge%20phase%201%20proposed%20model.htm
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the Townhouse units https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/6%20townhouse%20unit%20bldg%20geo%20loads.csv
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly DHW loads of the proposed project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/DHW%20hourly%20loads%20entire%20community.csv
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 Proposed project with water meters https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20-%20proposed%20geothermal%20_water%20meter.htm
53 This .csv file gives the proposed pipe layout for both phases of the current project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Pipe%20Layout%20Cominbed%20Phase%201%20and%202.xlsx
33 This test report contains soil conductivity for the second borehole test in Hinesburg, VT. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/VT-Hinesburg-BoreholeTestReport_6-12-24.pdf
0 Energy modeling file of Phase 2 after sizing the Geothermal Loop https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20proposed%20geothermal.idf
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the right side view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/right.jpg
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the top view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/plan.jpg
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the Private Townhouse units https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/8%20private%20Townhouse%20unit%20bldg%20geo%20loads.csv
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the 1 bedroom multifamily building https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/1%20bedroom%20multifamily%20bldg%20geo%20loads.csv
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 proposed project - daycare https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/geo%20loads_daycare.csv
53 This .csv file contains loads of the proposed borehole with and without DHW in Phase 1. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/240229%20Hinesburg%20Borehole%20Loads%20with%20and%20without%20DHW.xlsx
57 This compressed folder contains all the relevant files needed to view the proposed OnePipe Model of Phase 1 of the current project. This model defines te appropriate geothermal loop sizing to deliver the required energy loads of the current community project. Modelica software is required to view these files. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Hinesburg_Phase1_OnePipe_Model.zip
0 This is a .dwg file which defines the topology of the proposed site. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/20240601%20x-topo.dwg
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the mixed unit buildings https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/mixed%20unit%20building%20geo%20loads.csv
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 Baseline with gas and water tarriffs https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20-%20baseline%20PTHP%20_gas%20and%20water%20tariff.htm
33 This is a .pdf file showing the second floor plan of the residential housing https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/second%20floor%20plan.pdf
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the baseline design in Phase 1 https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/WindyRidge%20phase%201%20baseline%20model.htm
53 This .csv file contains inlet and outlet temperatures of the proposed borehole when providing Space Conditioning and DHW in Phase 1. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/240915%20Hinesburg%20Borehole%20Temperatures%20with%20DHW%20Phase%201.xlsx
0 Energy modeling file of Phase 1 before sizing the Geothermal Loop https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Windy%20Ridge%20Phase%201%20-%20Proposed%20Geothermal%20before%20GHX%20sizing.idf
33 This is a .pdf file showing the single family housing units https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Mansfield-GR-Marketing-Plans-6-17-21.pdf
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the axonometric view of the proposed plan https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/axonometric.jpg
22 This is a rendering image from the design software showing the isometric view of the Sterling Homes https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/sterling%20home%20section.jpg
33 This is a borehole design report projecting borehole specifications for a 30 year run-time https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20geothermal%20borehole%20design%2030%20year%20monthly%20method.pdf
33 This is a borehole design report projecting borehole specifications for a 1 year run-time https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20geothermal%20borehole%20design%201%20year%20hourly%20method.pdf
33 This is a borehole design report projecting borehole specifications for a 15 year run-time https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20geothermal%20borehole%20design%2015%20year%20hourly%20method.pdf
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the proposed project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge_geothermal%20loads_hourly.csv
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 proposed geothermal with electric tarriffs https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20-%20proposed%20geothermal%20_5%20elec%20meters.htm
21 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 Baseline with electric tarriffs https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/windy%20ridge%20phase%202%20-%20baseline%20PTHP%20_5%20elec%20meters.htm
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 proposed project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/geo%20loads.csv
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 proposed project - sterling homes https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/geo%20loads_sterling.csv
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the proposed geothermal design in Phase 2 proposed project - CHT https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/geo%20loads_H4H%20CHT.csv
0 This EnergyPlus file helps in simulating the proposed GHX sizing to meet the required energy loads of Phase 2 of the proposed project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Phase2_GHE%20%281%29.idf
57 This compressed folder contains all the necessary files that help in defining a GHX Network design for the proposed project. The folder contains files related to both Phases 1 and 2. Python or any notepad editor could be used to view these files. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/PythonNotebooks-GHE-Network-Design.zip
53 This .csv file contains borehole loads of both the phases in the proposed project. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/240625%20Hinesburg%20Borehole%20Loads%20for%20Phase%201%20and%20Phase%202.xlsx
8 This is an EnergyPlus output defining the hourly space conditioning loads of the Townhouse units https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/8%20Townhouse%20unit%20bldg%20geo%20loads.csv
53 This file contains inlet and outlet temperatures of the proposed borehole when providing Space Conditioning and DHW in Phase 2. https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/240719%20Hinesburg%20Borehole%20Temperatures%20with%20DHW%20Phase%202.xlsx
0 This EnergyPlus file helps in simulating the proposed GHX sizing to meet the required energy loads of Phase 1 of the proposed project https://gdr.openei.org/files/1667/Phase1_GHE%20%281%29.idf

Tags

  • report
  • community-engagement
  • modeling
  • development
  • geothermal-network-design
  • borehole-testing
  • hinesburg
  • hourly-energy-loads
  • geothermal-loop-sizing
  • commgeo
  • community-geothermal
  • vermont
  • modelica
  • building-energy-modeling
  • energyplus
  • python
  • system-design
  • borehole-design
  • geothermal-sizing
  • ground-heat-exchanger
  • sizing
  • geothermal
  • onepipe
  • energy-model
  • workforce-development
  • energy
  • thermal-conductivity-test
  • geothermal-heat-pump

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