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The usage of shallow geothermal technologies for providing renewable energy for space heating and cooling has increased over the years due the associated high system efficiency. Recently, significant attention has been given to utilising sub-surface structures, primarily designed for stability, to also exchange heat with the ground, converting them into energy geo-structures. This research investigates the potential of applying this technology to diaphragm retaining walls, adopting typical conditions for central Argentina, as a case study. A finite element numerical model of the energy diaphragm walls is created and utilised, along with high performance computing, to simulate the thermal behaviour of the system for different conditions and design parameters. The study presents the geothermal design and analyses the influence of important design parameters, such as the thermal conductivity of the ground, the wall length, the pipe separation and configuration and the thermal demand on the performance of the shallow geothermal system. The viability and potential of energy retaining walls is discussed identifying the most promising conditions that can enhance their performance.
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