eCOFOREST Geothermal and Aerothermal Heat Pumps Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- eCOFOREST
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Geothermal and Aerothermal Heat Pumps
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Catalogue
Heat Pumps
Ecoforest
Our history
The history of Ecoforest begins in 1959 thanks to the vision and determination
of Jose Carlos Alonso, who would become its founder and today its president. A
trip to the United States made him discover pellets, a fuel that at that time
was unknown in Europe. As a result, Ecoforest soon became the first
distributor of pellet stoves in Europe, laying the foundations for a market
that is now fully consolidated.
Some years later, in the 1990s, we went a step further and became the first
European manufacturer of pellet stoves, as well as the inventors of the pellet
hydro-stove, which allowed us to position ourselves internationally as a
reference in the HVAC and renewable energy sector.
After more than 7 years of research and experimentation in collaboration with
the University of Vigo, in 2012 we presented a new range of products, our
ecoGEO heat pumps, making us the first spanish manufacturer of ground source
heat pumps and the first european manufacturer to incorporate modulating
compressors (Inverter Technology) and 4-way valves for the production not only
of heating or DHW, but also cooling, representing a turning point in the
sector.
Always focusing on technological differentiation, in 2013, we developed our
air source with water-to-water heat pumps, an exclusive type of air source, in
which we introduced innovative technologies like defrosting without compressor
consumption or the possibility of the combination of collection
sources, for example, air and ground, getting the best of both, optimizing the
performance and cost of the installations.
This was followed by our range of high power heat pumps in 2014 and our peak
performance range tracking technology to optimise cascade operation in 2015.
Ecoforest offers all types of HVAC solutions using renewable energies, and is
the only spanish manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and leader in sales
in Spain.
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Why paying for
something that is free?
Without realising it, we all come across forms of green energy everyday, more
in fact than our society will ever need. Most people now know about the
benefits of solar pannels and wind turbines, but few realise we have the
technology to take advantage of earth we walk on, or the air we breathe.
A huge part of the energy we use in our homes now goes towards heating and
cooling. Heat pumps are able to utilise the energy that lays dormant all
around us to power our heating, DHW and even cooling. All this is done at no
extra cost to the planet, making it an invaluable technology for our society.
ECOFOREST HEAT PUMPS
6
AIR SOURCE
10
GROUND SOURCE
20
PV READY HEAT PUMPS
30
COMBINATION OF HEAT SOURCES
32
REFERENCE INSTALLATIONS
34
INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT At Ecoforest we have a strong technical and academic
background, this has influenced our decision to spread our own experience, and
to publicize the advances obtained by our R&D department in our laboratories
and in collaborations with foundations.
ENGINEERING & QUALITY All Ecoforest heat pumps are subject to exhaustive
quality controls that start at the development / design stage and finish at
the end of the assembly line.
Catalogue
Heat Pumps
Ecoforest
Our history
The history of Ecoforest begins in 1959 thanks to the vision and determination
of Jose Carlos Alonso, who would become its founder and today its president. A
trip to the United States made him discover pellets, a fuel that at that time
was unknown in Europe. As a result, Ecoforest soon became the first
distributor of pellet stoves in Europe, laying the foundations for a market
that is now fully consolidated.
Some years later, in the 1990s, we went a step further and became the first
European manufacturer of pellet stoves, as well as the inventors of the pellet
hydro-stove, which allowed us to position ourselves internationally as a
reference in the HVAC and renewable energy sector.
After more than 7 years of research and experimentation in collaboration with
the University of Vigo, in 2012 we presented a new range of products, our
ecoGEO heat pumps, making us the first spanish manufacturer of ground source
heat pumps and the first european manufacturer to incorporate modulating
compressors (Inverter Technology) and 4-way valves for the production not only
of heating or DHW, but also cooling, representing a turning point in the
sector.
Always focusing on technological differentiation, in 2013, we developed our
air source with water-to-water heat pumps, an exclusive type of air source, in
which we introduced innovative technologies like defrosting without compressor
consumption or the possibility of the combination of collection
sources, for example, air and ground, getting the best of both, optimizing the
performance and cost of the installations.
This was followed by our range of high power heat pumps in 2014 and our peak
performance range tracking technology to optimise cascade operation in 2015.
Our energy managers for the hybridisation of our heat pumps with photovoltaic
systems (the perfect combination of present and future) in a unique and much
more powerful way, in fact patented by us, as well as our family of air-to-
water heat pumps (our ecoAIR range) in which we have already introduced the
latest advances in terms of refrigerants (100% natural), have been our most
recent technological developments, and something that has enabled us to
position ourselves as one of the fastest growing manufacturers in Europe in
recent years.
“Ecoforest offers all types of HVAC solutions using renewable energies, and is the only spanish manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and leader in sales in Spain”.
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3
Why paying for
something that is free?
Without realising it, we all come across forms of green energy everyday, more
in fact than our society will ever need. Most people now know about the
benefits of solar pannels and wind turbines, but few realise we have the
technology to take advantage of earth we walk on, or the air we breathe.
A huge part of the energy we use in our homes now goes towards heating and
cooling. Heat pumps are able to utilise the energy that lays dormant all
around us to power our heating, DHW and even cooling. All this is done at no
extra cost to the planet, making it an invaluable technology for our society.
ÍNDEX
ECOFOREST HEAT PUMPS
6
AIR SOURCE
10
GROUND SOURCE
20
PV READY HEAT PUMPS
30
COMBINATION OF HEAT SOURCES
32
REFERENCE INSTALLATIONS
34
¿Why choose Ecoforest ?
INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT At Ecoforest we have a strong technical and academic
background, this has influenced our decision to spread our own experience, and
to publicize the advances obtained by our R&D department in our laboratories
and in collaborations with foundations.
ENGINEERING & QUALITY All Ecoforest heat pumps are subject to exhaustive
quality controls that start at the development / design stage and finish at
the end of the assembly line.
ADVICE Ecoforest’s technical team is composed of engineers who can support you
in projects requiring particular or complex solutions.
PRESCRIPTION Ecoforest equipment, including heat pumps and biomass products
have been introduced into price generator and design software such as CYPE
engineers.
TAILORED TRAINING COURSES The quality of our products is matched only by the
training and knowledge of our professionals offer. For this reason, we
periodically organize workshops and trainings so that this knowledge is
translated into efficient installations and satisfied customers.
FAST REACTION Ecoforest is characterized by fast reaction, both in customer
service and problem solving. Our team is able to react to new projects in the
shortest possible time, which presents a great competitive advantage.
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Ecoforest heat pumps
¿How does an ecoGEO+ heat pump work?
COMPRESSION EVAPORATION CONDENSATION
EXPANSION
The system is based on the refrigeration cycle. It supports heat transmission
from one source (which can be air, water or soil) to another. But, why is this
system so efficient?
Heat pumps have the ability to absorb energy from external and free sources
(ground, water and air), which enables heat pumps to deliver more heating
power than the power they need to operate.
The performance factor is obtained by dividing the thermal power delivered to
the building by the electrical power consumed by the heat pump. This factor is
named COP, when the heat pumps operates in heating mode, and EER, when it
opetated in cooling mode.
COP EER
HEATING POWER DELIVERED POWER USED
THERMAL POWER DELIVERED ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED
5 kW
5
1 kW 4 kW
4
1 kW
Inverter technology : the modulating heat pump
Inverter technology, in contrast to conventional on/off technology, consists
of controlling the speed of the compressor in order to vary the thermal power
produced and the electrical power absorbed by the heat pump. The principal
reason for using Inverter technology for compressor speed management is that
it permits the operation of the heat pump to be adapted to the thermal demand
of the building at any given moment, optimising its performance and reducing
the seasonal electrical consumption of the unit.
When adapting the speed of the compressor, the power difference between the
demand of the building and the power of the heat pump is reduced as the pump
is able to provide the exact power at any given moment, also allowing for more
flexible installations
able to adapt correctly to each installation and save some of the elements of
the installation that would be necessary in the case of using an ON/OFF heat
pump. This means that heat pumps with Inverter technology are not only more
efficient, but also allow for more compact and economical installations.
Ecoforest has extensive experience in this technology, as it has developed all
its products using it from the very first model, being the only manufacturer
with a complete range of Inverter products.
ecoGEO+ compressor modulation
Compressor modulation with inverter
ON/OFF compressor
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Ecoforest heat pumps
Advantages
ECONOMICAL
COMFORTABLE
REMOTE CONTROL
INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT
QUIET
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
EFFICIENT
NO CO2 EMISSIONS
Amortization of the installation vs traditional heating systems
The following comparison corresponds to a house with a thermal demand in
heating of 10 kW in Madrid. Depending on the type of heat, fuel and
performance generator, the consumption varies significantly, and ECOFOREST is
the most ecological and economical solution.
Annual energy consumption (kWh)
Oil boiler Gas boiler Condensing boiler Heat pumps ecoGEO+
Performance (%)
Oil boiler Gas boiler Condensing boiler Heat pumps ecoGEO+
The Ecoforest heat pump is the best option compared to the main types of conventional heating systems. The most important difference is the origin of the primary energy used by the heat pump, as it gets a large part of its energy from a renewable source that is not taken into account as consumption when calculating efficiency. For this reason, the efficiencies achieved by a heat pump are unattainable for other systems.
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Ecoforest heat pumps
Product Range
Air source
Air source heat pumps use the energy of the air. Ecoforest has developed two
types of air source heat pumps: The ecoAIR+ monobloc heat pump, an innovative
product on the monobloc air source heat pump market that guarantees unique
performance even in the most unfavourable conditions and adapts to the needs
of the installation at all times. Another type of air source is the ecoGEO+ &
AU, a unique solution that combines an ecoGEO+ heat pump with an outdoor air
source unit (AU), providing extraordinary efficiency and even allowing for
hybrid ground source – air source systems to achieve a perfect balance between
investment and performance, a unique solution on the market.
Ground source
Ground source heat pumps make use of the energy contained in the ground. The
temperature of the underground is stable all year round, which makes it
possible to obtain very high performance all year round, independent of
external weather conditions. ecoGEO+ heat pumps are Ecoforest’s Ground source
heat pumps. These heat pumps have a very different technology, thanks to their
inverter technology and control strategies that make it possible to achieve
the most efficient and compact installations on the market. This range
includes products for domestic applications, such as ecoGEO+ Basic and ecoGEO+
Compact, as well as for commercial and industrial applications, ecoGEO+ HP,
making it the most complete and advanced range of Ground source heat pumps on
the market.
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Ecoforest heat pumps
Photovoltaic combination
The ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps incorporate hybrid management with
electricity production systems from renewable sources, which reduces
electricity consumed while optimising the operation of the heat pump in a
unique way. This exclusive management allows Ecoforest heat pumps to store, in
the form of thermal energy, excess electricity from renewable sources,
guaranteeing optimal consumption and minimising electricity consumption from
the network. This patented technology makes it possible to exploit the full
potential of renewable energies. It is a unique system that also makes it
possible to reduce the number of electric batteries required in a conventional
photovoltaic or wind power installation, or even eliminate them completely.
Accessories
A heat pump needs to guarantee comfortable conditions, which is why all the
details must be taken into account when installing the heat pump. The correct
choice of the elements that will form the environment of the heat pump is as
important as having an efficient heat pump. Ecoforest provides its customers
with the latest accessories for heat pumps, fully adapted to our products, in
order to obtain the most efficient installations. The Ecoforest range of
accessories is specifically designed for use with ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat
pumps. All the accessories offered by Ecoforest have been tested to determine
the best solutions for the installations.
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Air source
ecoAIR+
Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for domestic applications with compact units that use the
most advanced technology to guarantee the best comfort in any weather
condition.
ecoGEO+ & AU
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with air source collection
A unique solution that combines a water-to-water heat pump with an air unit
for total hydraulic collection, resulting in higher performance than monoblock
units. This range covers both domestic and industrial applications.
Air source
How does air source work?
Air source heat pumps use the outside air as an energy source, producing
domestic hot water, heating and cooling. Using the thermodynamic cycle, they
use the energy in the air to produce the thermal energy required by the
building.
Air source heat pumps are more economical than Ground source heat pumps, but
their efficiency is influenced by external environmental conditions and their
annual efficiency is slightly lower than that of Ground source heat pumps.
Installation is simpler than ground source, requiring only the installation of
an outdoor unit that collects energy from the air and an indoor unit.
Air source is a solution with a lower initial investment than Ground source
and a performance slightly lower, but still much higher than that of
traditional heating systems.
Types of air source heat pumps
Air-to-Air Heat Pump
Air-to-air heat pumps exchange heat with the outside air and deliver this heat
to the installation by means of hot or cold air, the best known type of air
source heat pump is the commonly known air-conditioning.
Air-to-Water Heat Pump
Air-to-water heat pumps exchange heat with the outside air and emit this heat
to the installation through hot or cold water. This type of air source allows
us to heat radiators, underfloor heating or fan coils, in addition to heating
DHW.
Ecoforest air-to-water heat pumps are monobloc heat pumps. The monobloc concept means that all components of the heat pump are located in the outdoor unit and the connection between the outdoor unit and the building is fully hydraulic and not a refrigerant connection as in other cases.
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M
Compressor speed
Air source
ecoAIR+ PRO
Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pumps with natural refrigerant R290
R290
· Inverter technology and natural refrigerant R290 GWP: 3.
· Power ranges: 1-7 kW / 1-9 kW / 3-12 kW / 3-18 kW.
· Performance in extreme conditions: the use of propane as a refrigerant
guarantees production temperature and power stability even in the most
unfavourable conditions.
· Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and swimming pool production.
· Modulating speed fan.
· Integrated energy meters and Internet connection through the ecoSMART
easynet.
· Integrated photovoltaic combination.
· Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power supply.
· Dynamic Defrost Cycle (DDC) : faster defrost cycles.
Services
Emissions systems
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1-3
x1-3
x1
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
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Air source Features
165 l
Power ranges
R290
ecoAIR+ 1-7 PRO
R290
ecoAIR+ 1-9 PRO
R290
ecoAIR+ 3-12 PRO
R290
ecoAIR+ 3-18 PRO
Monobloc heat pump
Outdoor unit
ecoAIR+ PRO
Indoor unit
CM / HK
HK-Compact
Propane, the innovation is natural
The use of R290 is already present in a significant number of refrigerators. The reasons why this gas can be so interesting as a refrigerant are the following:
developed by Ecoforest makes the replacement of an old boiler very simple and economical, while guaranteeing the best comfort.
1. Natural gas not produced synthetically.
2. Almost zero greenhouse effect (GWP: 3).
3. Very economical.
4. Unique performance and efficiency.
5. Excellent working temperatures.
When changing a boiler to a heat pump, the key factor for the correct operation of the installation is the high temperature required by the radiators. The ecoAIR+ PRO heat pump allows you to reach more than 70°C without additional electrical support, even at the most extreme temperatures. The technology
Dynamic Defrost Cycle – DDC
Traditional defrost cycle DDC defrost cycle with ecoAIR+
Ecoforest has developed the Dynamic Defrost Cycle (DDC), a new system for the
management for defrost cycles in the ecoAIR+ range. The DDC reduces time and
increases the effective power of ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
The DDC allows heat pumps to reverse the cycle without stopping the
compressor. This innovation enables faster defrost cycles and increases the
effective power delivered by ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
Time
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M
Compressor speed
Condensation temperature (ºC)
Air source
ecoAIR+ EVI
Services
Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pump with EVI technology
· Inverter technology and EVI. · Power ranges: 4-20 kW. · Unique EVI
technology by means of the Flash Tank
system allowing to offer the best performances even in the most unfavourable
conditions. · Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and swimming pool
production. · Modulating speed fan. · Integrated energy meters and Internet
connection through the ecoSMART easynet. · Integrated photovoltaic
combination. · Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power supply. ·
Dynamic Defrost Cycle (DDC): faster defrost cycles.
Emissions systems
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1-3
x1-3
x1
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
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Air source Characteristics
Power ranges
ecoAIR+ EVI 4-20
Monobloc heat pump
Outdoor unit
ecoAIR+ EVI
Indoor unit
CM / HK
HK-Compact
EVI technology, performance in all conditions
The EVI Scroll compressor used in the ecoAIR+ EVI heat pump, designed for heat
pumps, allows the gas to be re-injected into the compressor in an optimal way,
achieving higher temperatures. The principal advantages of this technology
are:
1. Improvement of the capacity and the output temperature.
60ºC -15ºC
DHW and Heating
7ºC 50ºC
Cooling
2. Improvement of the seasonal performance.
3. Higher utilization of the heating capacity of the system.
The ecoAIR+ EVI heat pump can reach temperatures of over 60°C with no
additional electrical support, even at the most extreme temperatures. Thanks
to the technology developed by Ecoforest, the replacement of an older boiler
is very simple and economical, while guaranteeing maximum comfort.
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60
50
40
30
20
Compressor scroll
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R410A with EVI Compressor scroll
R410A
-40 -30 -20 -10
0
10 20 30
Evaporation temperature (ºC)
Dynamic Defrost Cycle – DDC
Traditional defrost cycle DDC defrost cycle with ecoAIR+
Ecoforest has developed the Dynamic Defrost Cycle (DDC), a new system for the
management for defrost cycles in the ecoAIR+ range. The DDC reduces time and
increases the effective power of ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
The DDC allows heat pumps to reverse the cycle without stopping the
compressor. This innovation enables faster defrost cycles and increases the
effective power delivered by ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
Time
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M
Air source
ecoGEO+ & AU Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with Air source collectors
· Inverter technology and Scroll compressor. Water-towater heat pumps with air
source collectors.
· Power ranges: 1-6 kW / 1-9 kW / 3-12 kW / 5-22 kW 12-40 kW / 15-70 kW /
25-100 kW.
· Natural refrigerant in ecoGEO PRO models with DHW production temperatures up
to 75°C.
· Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and swimming pool production.
· Modulating speed fan.
· Integrated energy meters and Internet connection through the ecoSMART
easynet.
· Integrated photovoltaic combination.
· Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power supply.
Services
Emissions systems
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1
x2/4
x1
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
Air source Features
165 l
Power ranges
ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact R290 ecoGEO+ 1-6 PRO & AU6
ecoGEO+ 1-9 & AU12 ecoGEO+ 3-12 & AU12 ecoGEO+ 5-22 & AU22 ecoGEO+ HP ecoGEO+
12-40 & AU50 S ecoGEO+ 15-70 & AU100 S ecoGEO+ 25-100 & AU150 S
Collection / Production
Outdoor unit AU
Indoor unit ecoGEO+ Basic ecoGEO+Compact ecoGEO+ HP
ecoGEO+ & AU, a different type of air source energy
The combination of ecoGEO+ heat pumps with hidraulic air source units (AU) is
a unique solution with many advantages over conventional Air source heat
pumps.
The main components are situated in the indoor module and are not exposed to
the weather, which guarantees a long service life. The refrigerant charge,
which is also limited to the indoor unit, is much lower than in traditional
Air source units. In addition, there is no distance limitation between the
outdoor unit and the heat pump, which is indoors, as in other types of
systems. The noise level of the outdoor unit is considerably lower than that
of conventional Air source heat pumps, as the unit has no compressor inside.
A unique defrosting system, totally hydraulic and with the compressor stopped,
reduces the duration of defrosting cycles and their frequency, all without
activating auxiliary electrical elements, and allows to achieve high
performances. anuales excepcionales. In addition, for domestic applications,
the combination of ecoGEO+ Basic and ecoGEO+ Compact with air source outdoor
units (AU) makes it possible to take advantage of HTR technology. This
characteristic makes the system a more efficient solution, as the energy used
for defrosting is produced free of charge during heating production, which
also significantly increases the efficiency of the system.
These advantages make this system an ideal solution in Air source, with a
number of advantages over traditional Air source systems.
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Air source
Ecoforest air source solutions
ecoAIR+
All-in-one, HK-Compact
This configuration, which combines an ecoAIR+ with the HK-Compact indoor
module, it’s perfect for compact and economical installations. The HK-Compact
indoor unit integrates all the main elements of the hydraulic system,
including a 165-litre stainless steel hot water tank. The ecoAIR+ heat pump
can manage up to 3 shunt groups with different temperatures. This scheme is
suitable for managing two zones (e.g. an underfloor heating and cooling
circuit and a radiator circuit) which can be connected without the need for a
buffer tank thanks to the wide modulation ranges of the ecoAIR+ units.
Maximum versatility, HK
This configuration, which combines an ecoAIR+ with the HK indoor module,
allows the installation to be adapted to every need, providing all the
services required: DHW, heating, cooling and swimming pool. The HK indoor unit
integrates most of the elements of the hydraulic installation, and it is
sufficient to fit the specific components required for each case. The image
below shows a DHW tank for high domestic hot water consumption and direct
heating/cooling production, with the circulation pumps, filters and valves
integrated in the HK unit.
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Air source
ecoGEO+ & AU
Water-to-water heat pumps with air source
The ecoGEO+ Basic and Compact units (Models 2 and 4) can use air source
collection systems using the AU outdoor units, making possible Air source
installations where the heat pump is indoors and the outdoor unit is a simple
water exchanger. The installation shown in this example combines an ecoGEO+
Compact heat pump with an AU12, guaranteeing the production of DHW (165l
stainless steel tank integrated in the unit), heating/cooling in several
outputs (without the need for a buffer tank thanks to the wide modulation
ranges) and swimming pool, all controlled by the heat pump.
Hybrid collection system: Ground and air source
The ecoGEO+ units can also manage a hybrid system of ground source and air
source collection, a unique Ecoforest technology that allows optimal use of
both sources at any time. This has several advantages: on the one hand, the
number/ length of Ground source probes required will be significantly reduced
compared to a fully Ground source system, resulting in a more economical
system. On the other hand, the efficiency of the system can be higher than
that of a 100% Ground source system because the management will allow each
source to be exploited according to its efficiency at any given time.
Individual heat pump and common collection system, ideal for multiple
dwellings
This configuration is perfect for the implementation of energy transition
measures in buildings. It consists of a single Air source collection for the
whole building, usually installed on the roof or in an available area, which
can consist of a single unit covering all needs or several units distributed
according to the available space. Each flat has its own heat pump, an ecoGEO+
Compact for example, which requires only 1m2 of floor space, and can make
individual use of the HVAC in each flat. In addition, the energy meter is also
simplified. This type of installation offers higher performance than
conventional HVAC systems, without the classic heat loss of distribution
columns, and absolute individual comfort. It is also a very economical system,
as all units share the collector.
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Ground source
ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for domestic installations with compact units that use the
most advanced technology to guarantee the best comfort.
ecoGEO+ HP
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for installations that require greater thermal power,
incorporating units that use the most advanced technology to guarantee the
best comfort.
Ground source
How does ground source energy work?
The ground source heat pump extracts energy from the ground or water for
heating, cooling and domestic hot water production. The ground source heat
pump uses the thermodynamic cycle to provide these different services, for
heating it extracts heat from the ground or water and introduces this heat
into the building, and for cooling it extracts heat from the building and
transports it to the ground or water source.
Ground source heat pumps are also known as water-to-water heat pumps because
they extract heat from the ground or a water source through a water circuit
and transfer this energy to the building also
through a water circuit. Ground source systems have no visual or acoustic
impact. Ground source installations require a higher initial investment than
air source systems, due to the work associated with the collection circuit.
On the other hand, ground source heat pumps have better efficiency than air
source heat pumps. This allows for higher energy savings, making ground-source
heat pumps more cost-effective in the long run.
Types of collection systems
…
Vertical closed loop
These collectors consist of boreholes buried at depths generally between 80m
and 150m.
Horizontal closed loop
Horizontal heat exchangers are buried pipes in trenches
of 1-2 m deep.
Open loop
This system consists of an open circuit of water collected from the water
table. It allows the heat pump to extract energy after passing through an
exchanger.
Other
Ground source baskets, thermoactive piles,
round-source pillars…
Ecoforest ground source heat pumps ecoGEO+ can be paired to any type of collection system thanks to their control strategies that adapt their operation to the characteristics of each type of source.
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Ground source
ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact PRO
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with natural refrigerant R290
· Inverter technology and natural refrigerant R290 (GWP: 3).
· Power ranges: 1-6 kW.
R290
· Natural refrigerant in ecoGEO PRO models with DHW production temperatures of
up to 75ºC.
· Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and swimming pool production.
· Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers, heating elements, etc.).
· Integrated energy meters and Internet connection through the ecoSMART easynet.
· Integrated photovoltaic combination.
· Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power supply.
Services
Emissions systems
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1
x2
x1
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
Ground source Features
165 l
Models
R290
ecoGEO+ 1-6 PRO
Cascade
ecoGEO+ PRO, the only one with natural refrigerant
ecoGEO+ PRO heat pump is the only ground source heat pump in the world that uses propane (R290) as refrigerant and can be installed indoors without restrictions. This is possible due to the low refrigerant charge of these units.
Ecoforest’s philosophy of technological innovation for a sustainable world translates into a unique product ideal for the renovation of existing systems that can guarantee the same thermal performance but with the typical efficiency of ground source.
The use of propane as a refrigerant makes it possible to achieve exceptional performance and hot water temperatures above 75ºC, while using a natural refrigerant.
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M
Ground source
ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
· Technologie Inverter y compresor Scroll. · Rango de potencias: 1-9 kW / 3-12
kW / 5-22 kW. · HTR technology for DHW production up to 70°C and
simultaneous production of several services. · Heating, active cooling,
passive cooling, DHW and
swimming pool production. · DHW recirculation control. · Integrated energy
meters and Internet connection
through the ecoSMART easynet. · Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas
boilers,
heating elements, etc.). · Integrated photovoltaic combination. · Single-phase
(230V) or three-phase (400V) power
supply.
Services
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1
x3
x1
Emissions systems
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
Ground source Features
165 l
Models
ecoGEO+ 1-9 ecoGEO+ 3-12 ecoGEO+ 5-22
Cascade
HTR, heat recovery for the best performance
The HTR (High Temperature Recovery) system consists of a heat recovery unit that recovers the thermal energy discharged by the compressor at high temperature when the unit is producing heating or cooling.
achieving considerably higher efficiencies than conventional heat pumps, as the production of hot water is done “for free” by recovering the high temperature at the compressor discharge.
Through this heat recovery it is possible to produce domestic hot water up to 70ºC. This unique technology also allows the simultaneous production of DHW and heating or DHW and cooling,
This, together with their Inverter technology and Ecoforest control strategies, makes the ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact units the most efficient ground source heat pumps on the market.
Traditional heat pump
ecoGEO+ heat pump with HTR technology
Performance factor (PF) :
USEFUL THERMAL POWER
PF ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED
4 kW
4
1 kW
Performance factor (PF) :
USEFUL THERMAL POWER
PF
ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED
5 kW + 4 kW
9
1 kW
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25
M
Ground source
ecoGEO+ HP
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
Services
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Installation management
x1
x1
x4
x1
· Inverter technology and Scroll compressor.
· Power ranges: 12-40 kW / 15-70 kW / 25-100 kW.
· Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and swimming pool production.
· DHW recirculation control.
· Integrated photovoltaic combination.
· Simultaneous production of heating and cooling.
· Combination of collection sources with the ecoSMART e-source.
· Integrated energy meters and Internet connection through the ecoSMART
easynet.
· Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers, heating elements,
etc.).
· Three-phase (400V) power supply.
Emissions systems
Radiators
Fancoils
Radiant and cooling floor
Ground source Features
Models
ecoGEO+ 12-40 ecoGEO+ 15-70 ecoGEO+ 25-100
Cascade
Simultaneous cooling and heating, the solution for high demands
The thermal needs of industrial, commercial, agricultural, etc. buildings
present different energy demands than those corresponding to domestic demands.
Depending on the type of use and the services that the building has to
provide, these can vary enormously.
It is common that in certain types of buildings, such as hotels, sports halls,
spas, centres, agricultural facilities, etc., it is necessary to satisfy
heating and cooling needs simultaneously almost all year round. It is in this
type of application where a total heat recovery installation (simultaneous
production) becomes an ideal solution, and Ecoforest has therefore developed
an exclusive technology for the management of this type of installation.
The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps can manage this type of installation. Thanks to
Ecoforest’s control strategies and their great modulation capacity, they can
modulate their power to adapt it to the most important thermal demand at any
given time and use their collection as a source of energy or as a dissipation
system in a modulated way to achieve the correct thermal balance in each
operating condition.
This makes this solution the simplest, most efficient and economical for this
type of installation in which greater efficiency means greater savings and the
guarantee of correct operation is critical.
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Ground source
Ecoforest Ground source solutions
ecoGEO+ Basic and Compact
Simplicity and versatility
ecoGEO+ Basic units can be installed with an external hot water tank, so the
size can be chosen according to the needs of each installation. The
circulation pumps, expansion valves, safety valves and the three-way DHW valve
are integrated in the unit, making the installation very simple and compact.
This diagram corresponds to an installation in which the required services are
domestic hot water and heating/cooling in a single circuit. As the heat pump
includes the circulation pumps inbuilt, it is not necessary to add a buffer
tank and no additional hydraulic elements are required.
The most compact all-in-one system
The ecoGEO+ Compact units incorporate a 165 litre stainless steel hot water
tank. This compact design allows the user to meet the needs of DHW, heating,
cooling and pool heating. A four-zone heating/ cooling installation, which
would be very complex with other heat pumps, is very simple and easy to
install, as it is possible to avoid installing a buffer tank thanks to the
high modulation capacity of the ecoGEO+ heat pumps. In addition, the heat pump
also manages the heating of the swimming pool.
The smart cascade
The ecoGEO+ Basic and ecoGEO+ Compact heat pumps can be installed in a cascade
of up to 3 units in parallel, reaching a total modulating capacity between 5
kW and 66 kW in a single installation. This does not require any additional
control devices, the cascade management is integrated in the control
strategies developed by Ecoforest. These control strategies for cascade
installations have a number of advantages, as the system accurately tracks the
operating hours of each unit in the cascade to prolong its lifetime, and
prioritises its operation at half load to optimise its performance at all
times. In addition, the management capacity is multiplied by the number of
units in the cascade, resulting in installations capable of meeting any
demand.
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Ground source
ecoGEO+ HP
The ideal solution for a classic installation
The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps enable more efficient and simpler installations for
industrial applications. This is also applicable to residential buildings with
high thermal needs, as their ability to manage up to 5 heating/cooling zones,
the integrated cycle inversion and the possibility of installing a DHW tank
according to the needs of each building, make these units capable of adapting
to any type of demand. They also use Inverter technology, with modulation
ranges of up to 80%. This makes it possible to considerably reduce the volume
of buffer tanks required, or even eliminate them altogether.
Cascade and simultaneous production
The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps can be installed in cascades of up to 6 units in
parallel, this management capacity is possible thanks to the use of the
ecoSMART Supervisor, which allows an equal distribution of the operating hours
of each unit in the cascade, optimising the life and efficiency of the system
by seeking partial load operation of all the heat pumps. In addition, these
heat pumps can manage heat recovery installations, simultaneous production of
heating and cooling, with unique performance thanks to the exclusive control
strategies developed by Ecoforest. These two features make the ecoGEO+ HP
ideal for installations where heating and cooling needs often occur
simultaneously and represent a significant thermal power. In addition, the
management capacity of the ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps is multiplied by the number
of units in the cascade, making this system more complete in terms of control
of the installation and its elements.
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PV ready heat pumps
Unique combination with photovoltaic installation
The ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps incorporate hybridization management with
electricity generation systems from renewable energy sources, which reduces
electricity consumption while optimising the operation of the heat pump in a
unique way.
This patented technology optimises the available resources in order to achieve
self-consumption. In the event of excess electricity production, the heat pump
is activated and modulates its power to consume only the excess electricity,
achieving a “zero” balance between production and consumption.
This PV ready combination with our heat pumps is compatible with all types of
installations and systems.
This is only possible thanks to Ecoforest’s advanced control strategies and
the performance and modulation capacity of the ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
Compatible models
ecoAIR+
ecoGEO+ Basic
ecoGEO+ Compact
ecoGEO+ HP
How does it work?
The heat pump is connected to an energy meter that provides a reading of the
electrical balance between the grid and the house.
In the event that the injection reading corresponds to sufficient electrical
power to start the system, the heat pump will activate a “surplus mode” by
which it will modify the setpoints of the main Services of the installation to
store thermal energy thanks to this free and renewable electrical energy that
would be injected into the grid if it were not consumed through this
functionality.
This excess power is variable and can change over time, which is why the high
modulation capacity of the ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps is so important. The
heat pump will adapt its consumption to consume only the excess energy
available at any given time.
Once there is no more excess energy available, the heat pump will return to
its normal operating mode, and will have stored as much energy as possible in
the form of thermal energy for the different services. In this way, the
services can be supplied at a later date without the heat pump having to be
switched on, thus saving a large part of the electricity consumption from the
grid.
Service set-point temperatures
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Pool
Normal operating mode
45 ºC
35 ºC
15 ºC
26 ºC
Excess operating mode
60 ºC
55 ºC
7 ºC
32 ºC
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PV ready heat pumps
The functionalities
· Unique technology: European patent
· Surplus management: storage of surplus renewable electricity as thermal
energy
· Tariff control: priority for the operation of the heat pump during off-peak
electricity price periods
· Power limitation: modulation of the power consumed by the heat pump in order
not to exceed a maximum contracted power
· Combination of ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps with renewable electricity
generation systems
· Compatible with production systems: photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, etc.
· System to reduce or eliminate electric batteries for energy storage
ecoSMART e-system, a compact solution for homes
The ecoSMART e-system is a unit designed for use in domestic installations to
obtain more compact and efficient systems.
This unit includes a photovoltaic inverter, the e-manager and a number of
electric batteries to be chosen according to needs, so that all the components
of the photovoltaic installation are already included and do not need to be
installed.
The e-system is compatible with single-phase domestic installations of less
than 5 kW of renewable electricity production and can be connected to up to
two lines of photovoltaic panels. It is compatible with all types of
photovoltaic panels.
The storage capacity is modular and selectable. The e-system can integrate
from 0 to 5 electric batteries of 2.4 kWh each, reaching a maximum storage
capacity of 12 kWh, which is more than enough for domestic applications and
consumption in individual homes.
These functionalities make it possible to reduce the energy bill by managing
the surplus of renewable energy, controlling the electricity tariff and
regulating the power consumed by the installation.
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Combination of heat sources
Control of high-power systems: ecoSMART e-source
Combination of up to 3 different heat sources
Ground
Open loop
Air
The ecoSMART e-source manager is an electronic device specifically designed
for ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps. It allows hybrid installations combining up to
three different sources simultaneously: ground source, air source, phreatic
and solar sources.
The ecoSMART e-source searchs constantly for the single most efficient source
or mix of energy sources. For the first time, the ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps can
work with external air-source units.
This combination reduces the cost of brine systems and results in more versatile and efficient installations. Furthermore, the ecoSMART e-source allows the system to work without stopping and even manages sequential defrostings in case of relying on several air units. This device is characterised by its great versatility: its capacity to vary the percentage to be provided by each energy source results in a highly flexible installation for any budget.
Combination of heat sources
Control of multiple dwellings: ecoSMART e-source community
Combination of up to 3 different heat sources
Ground
Open loop
Air
The ecoSMART e-source community allows the management of energy systems in newly-built community buildings or for replacing old boilers. With this device, Ecoforest enables the installation of a common source system with a single heat pump per house for individual production.
boreholes or air source systems with air units. These features offer a higher performance and a longer lifespan, increase individual efficiency and comfort, and enable the management of multiple services (DHW, heating and cooling) through a system tailored to each installation needs.
This innovative device offers great advantages as an adaptative collection system suitable for ground source systems relying on
· Hybrid installations with the ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps (high power) mixing
several sources: ground source, air source, phreatic and solar sources.
· Defrosting of air units without any compressor (large efficiency
improvements) and without the need to inverse the cycle (no waiting times).
· Seamless operation: gradual defrosting with several air units.
· Great flexibility: adaptability to any budget varying the percentage to be
provided by each energy source.
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· Multi-service: DHW management, heating and cooling. · Use of the HTR
technology for DHW production up to 70ºC
and for the provision of simultaneous services (heating and cooling). ·
Flexible collection systems (air unit or boreholes). · Integrated energy
meters, independent consumption for each household or common for the whole
building. · Increase of individual efficiency and comfort. · Unique defrosting
with dedicated air source heat pump, which reduces defrosting time and
improves seasonal performance. Individual heat pumps do not defrost.
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Reference installations
Finner camp in Donegal
Location Donegal (Ireland) Type of installation Air source
Type of building Military barracks Model 5x ecoAIR EVI 4-20 KW Power 100 KW
Services DHW, Heating and Cooling
Residential building in Alphen
Location Alphen (Netherlands) Type of installation Air source and common
collection
Type of building Residential building Model 89x ecoGEO C3 1-9 KW HTR EH Power
801 KW
Services DHW, Heating and Cooling
Housing development in Madrid
Location Boadilla del Monte (Spain) Type of installation Ground source
Type of building Single houses Model 312x ecoGEO C 1-9 KW HTR EH Power 2.808
KW
Services DHW, Heating and Cooling
Single house with photovoltaic hybridisation
Location Leutkirch (Alemania) Type of installation Ground source
Type of building Single house Model ecoGEO C4 T 3-12 KW HTR EH Power 12 KW
Services DHW, Heating and Cooling
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Ecoforest shall not be held responsible for any error contained in this these
catalogue and reserves the right to make any modifications it deems necessary
for both technical and commercial reasons at any time and without prior
notification. The availability of any equipment described in this document
shall always be confirmed by Ecoforest. The inclusion of the equipment in this
catalogue does not imply an immediate availability.