This standard BS EN 17522:2023 Design and construction of backfilled and grouted borehole heat exchangers is classified in these ICS categories:
07.060 Geology. Meteorology. Hydrology
91.140.10 Central heating systems
27.190 Biological sources and alternative sources of energy
This document covers standardization in the field of geological and environmental aspects, design, construction, operation, monitoring, maintenance and decommissioning of grouted borehole heat exchangers for uses in geothermal energy systems. This document is only applicable for backfilled and grouted boreholes, it is not applicable for groundwater-filled boreholes. Direct expansion and thermal syphon techniques are excluded from this document.