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Heat pumps in
Loevestein Castle
In: Mens & Wetenschap,
november 1999
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Summary: The Dutch medieval Loevestein Castle is heated by modern
heat pumps. The energy is extracted from groundwater - 50.000 cubic metres per year
- which is pumped into the castle's ring-moat afterwards. By using this renewable technology,
35.000 cubic metres natural gas is saved yearly. The radiators are hidden behind oaken
floor panels and earthenware floor tiles; the control equipment in a bookchest. Loevestein,
built around 1360, was used as a state prison where the famous
Hugo de Groot was captured for two years..
Read more (in Dutch):
Warmtepompen hebben groot duurzaam potentieel
In: Stedebouw & Architectuur, maart 2000
Download pdf >> 116 kb
Annemieke VAN ROEKEL is freelance journalist
E-mail: avroekel@xs4all.nl
Website: www.vuurberg.nl
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