The industry gathering at HeideSpa is an annual highlight. The interested professional audience from drilling companies, government agencies, and engineering firms follows the DVGW-W120 training program, which focuses particularly on near-surface geothermal energy during the geothermal symposium on Friday.
The separatus team will be present as an exhibitor and will also contribute to the conference program with a presentation. Benjamin Pernter will speak on the topic of " Splitpipe Technology: Fundamentals, Economics, Practical Applications." The following questions will be addressed:
- How does split-pipe probe technology work, and why can it achieve the same performance as a double-U probe?
- What monetary savings can drilling companies expect?
- What practical insights can be gained? How can cost savings be achieved, and what experiences have drilling companies had?
Why worry about the drill diameter?
Currently, air-source heat pumps dominate due to their ease of installation and feasibility, despite their drawbacks. In Germany, the geothermal market is further hampered by significant bureaucracy and regulation. Ultimately, geothermal energy is simply too expensive for most people. And in the important renovation market, the large space requirements for large drilling machines are a hindrance. Consequently, the homebuilding market in many regions has abandoned geothermal energy. Air-source heat pumps are here to stay; however, through innovation and cost reduction, drilling companies can secure their profitability and competitiveness. And one of the biggest factors influencing the costs of geothermal development is the borehole diameter– the presentation will show a practical cost example.
