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Basic Theory and Ground Properties

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Deng (2004) introduced a theoretical background on underground thermal energy systems in his dissertation on standing column wells. The contents in this chapter are mainly based on Deng's (2004) dissertation.

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Lee, K.S. (2013). Basic Theory and Ground Properties. In: Underground Thermal Energy Storage. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4273-7_3

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