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Energy efficiencies of heat pumps in residential buildings
AbstractUsing the state-of-the-art computer program, DOE 2.1A, the hourly and resulting seasonal coefficients of performance of four residential heat pumps were simulated for a typical house in one city in each of the four major climate zones in the U.S. For purposes of comparison a conventional gas furnace and air conditioner system were also analyzed. This study shows that heat pump systems could be developed with seasonal thermodynamic efficiencies of over 200% in resource energy. In addition, sizing the heat pumps according to a building's thermal integrity and operating conditions maximizes seasonal efficiencies.
Energy efficiencies of heat pumps in residential buildings
AbstractUsing the state-of-the-art computer program, DOE 2.1A, the hourly and resulting seasonal coefficients of performance of four residential heat pumps were simulated for a typical house in one city in each of the four major climate zones in the U.S. For purposes of comparison a conventional gas furnace and air conditioner system were also analyzed. This study shows that heat pump systems could be developed with seasonal thermodynamic efficiencies of over 200% in resource energy. In addition, sizing the heat pumps according to a building's thermal integrity and operating conditions maximizes seasonal efficiencies.
Energy efficiencies of heat pumps in residential buildings
Ingersoll, J.G. (author) / Arasteh, D.K. (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 5 ; 253-262
1983-01-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
| Springer Verlag | 2015
| Online Contents | 2015
| Online Contents | 2015