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Title: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

Abstract

The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex (PHPT-60) heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) were included at two project sites and ducted to or located within spray foamed encapsulated attics. The effect of ducting a HPWH's air stream does not diminish its efficiency if the ducting does not reduce intake air temperature, which expands HPWH application to confined areas.

Authors:
 [1];  [1]
  1. Southface Energy Inst., Atlanta, GA (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Southface Energy Inst., Atlanta, GA (United States). Partnership for Home Innovation
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
OSTI Identifier:
1255640
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102016-4753
7405
DOE Contract Number:  
AC36-08GO28308
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; residential; Residential Buildings; PHI; Building America; heat pump water heater; HPWH; ducted; enclosed attic; conditioned attic; sealed attic; water heating; energy efficiency; high performance

Citation Formats

M. L. Sweet, Francisco, A., and Roberts, S. G. Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4. United States: N. p., 2016. Web. doi:10.2172/1255640.
M. L. Sweet, Francisco, A., & Roberts, S. G. Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1255640
M. L. Sweet, Francisco, A., and Roberts, S. G. 2016. "Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1255640. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1255640.
@article{osti_1255640,
title = {Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4},
author = {M. L. Sweet and Francisco, A. and Roberts, S. G.},
abstractNote = {The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex (PHPT-60) heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) were included at two project sites and ducted to or located within spray foamed encapsulated attics. The effect of ducting a HPWH's air stream does not diminish its efficiency if the ducting does not reduce intake air temperature, which expands HPWH application to confined areas.},
doi = {10.2172/1255640},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1255640}, journal = {},
number = ,
volume = ,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2016},
month = {Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2016}
}