Geothermal Transfer System

Abstract

Geothermal transfer systems and methods of transferring geothermal heat to residences are described herein. The geothermal transfer system generally includes an HVAC system in operable communication with a structure, the HVAC system adapted for circulating a heat transfer fluid therein, a housing adapted to contact the heat transfer fluid with water disposed therein, wherein the housing is disposed at a depth sufficient for geothermal transfer of heat between the water and the heat transfer fluid and adapted to refresh the water at a rate sufficient to maintain the geothermal transfer and a pump in fluid communication with the housing and adapted to transfer water from a water source to the housing.

1 . A geothermal transfer system comprising:
 an HVAC system in operable communication with a structure, the HVAC system adapted for circulating a heat transfer fluid therein;   a housing adapted to contact the heat transfer fluid with water disposed therein, wherein the housing is disposed at a depth sufficient for geothermal transfer of heat between the water and the heat transfer fluid and adapted to refresh the water at a rate sufficient to maintain the geothermal transfer; and   a pump in fluid communication with the housing and adapted to transfer water from a water source to the housing.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a residence. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer fluid is absent water. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises coils.