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Improvement of energy efficiency for an open-loop surface water source heat pump system via optimal design of water-intake
Graphical abstract Display Omitted Highlights ► We model water-intake designs that supersede conventional single-pipe intake port. ► Cooling water temperature difference is inversely correlated to energy-saving rate. ► Energy efficiency is independent of water-intake velocity for single-pipe intake. ► Linear water-intake port delivers an optimal effect on energy-saving. ► This study detailed improvements on the performance of an open-loop SWHPS.
Abstract The water-intake temperature is a key factor affecting the system energy efficiency of an open-loop surface water source heat pump system (SWHPS). In addition to the conventional single-pipe water-intake design, we proposed two new design options that can improve SWHP efficiency. The numerical model that pertains to a SWHPS is presented and parameters such as the fluid-intake temperature and energy-saving rate of the heat pump system are analyzed and compared with experimental measurements. Our results demonstrate that on the basis of energy-saving rate, reducing the velocity of the water delivery has no significant influence while intake via multiple ports delivers superior efficiency. In conclusion, the water-intake design impacts on the SWHPS energy-saving rate because of its efficiency in drawing lower temperature water from a water retention body during summer. The method presented in this paper can provide a reference for a more detailed improvement on the energy performance of an open-loop SWHPS.
Improvement of energy efficiency for an open-loop surface water source heat pump system via optimal design of water-intake
Graphical abstract Display Omitted Highlights ► We model water-intake designs that supersede conventional single-pipe intake port. ► Cooling water temperature difference is inversely correlated to energy-saving rate. ► Energy efficiency is independent of water-intake velocity for single-pipe intake. ► Linear water-intake port delivers an optimal effect on energy-saving. ► This study detailed improvements on the performance of an open-loop SWHPS.
Abstract The water-intake temperature is a key factor affecting the system energy efficiency of an open-loop surface water source heat pump system (SWHPS). In addition to the conventional single-pipe water-intake design, we proposed two new design options that can improve SWHP efficiency. The numerical model that pertains to a SWHPS is presented and parameters such as the fluid-intake temperature and energy-saving rate of the heat pump system are analyzed and compared with experimental measurements. Our results demonstrate that on the basis of energy-saving rate, reducing the velocity of the water delivery has no significant influence while intake via multiple ports delivers superior efficiency. In conclusion, the water-intake design impacts on the SWHPS energy-saving rate because of its efficiency in drawing lower temperature water from a water retention body during summer. The method presented in this paper can provide a reference for a more detailed improvement on the energy performance of an open-loop SWHPS.
Improvement of energy efficiency for an open-loop surface water source heat pump system via optimal design of water-intake
Wang, Yong (author) / Wong, Kelvin K.L. (author) / Liu, Qing-hua (author) / Jin, Yi-tao (author) / Tu, Jiyuan (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 51 ; 93-100
2012-04-11
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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