The first Ground Source Heat Pump installed in Iceland is now operational in Otradalur.
The company Velaverk was in charge of the project which was also supported with a grant by Orkustofnun – National Energy Authority of Iceland .
The ground system uses 1 km of 32mm plastic pipe in the ground at an average depth of 2 meters. These pipes are filled with an ethylene glycol mixture which will not freeze above -15°C.
It is therefore possible to transfer heat from the ground even if the ground was frozen solid. This energy is used to heat up the house in Otradalur.
The Heat Pump is a single phase Viessmann Vitocal 200 with a heating capacity of 10 KW. Brochure .
An article about Heat Pump technology may be found here .
Ground breaking heat pump machine
The Vitocal 200 is the latest ground source heat pump to be introduced by Viessmann.
The unit has an output of 6.1kW to 9.7kW and flow temperatures up to 60°C, making it suitable for radiator systems as well as underfloor.
Brine and heating system pumps and the diverter valve are included, making installation more straightforward.
The model features a weather compensation tool, allowing the water temperature to follow the outside air
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