Technology for Hot Spring Cooling and Geothermal Heat Utilization: A Case Study for Balneology Facility

Reducing energy costs in Europe is more challenging than before due to extreme price increases. The use of local renewable sources one way contribute this effort. In the case spa resorts, heat from hot springs for therapeutic baths an option. It necessary cool down thermal mineral water a temperature acceptable human body. However, high content water, heavy fouling can be problem conventional exchangers. purpose study identify suitable cooling technology terms required capacity and waste recovery capability. was selected on basis literature search. A pilot unit consisting vacuum cooler plate exchanger designed tested real resort six months. Both technologies have demonstrated ability long-term operation, as well possibility utilize domestic heating. problems occur exchanger. greater operational robustness resistance encrustation.