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Open Loop

A system where water is pumped from a water well, pond, lake or other surface source for use in a heat pump.
Output

Heat pump capacity in Btu's/Ton's.
Oversized Evaporator

A technique of employing a larger than normal evaporator (heat absorption device) in a geothermal heat pump in order to obtain greater heat exchange and thus better performance from the unit.