Comparison of solar heat pump systems to conventional methods for residential heating, cooling, and water heating
These Appendices are one of two companion volumes to Volume II of this series, Comparison of Solar Heat Pump Systems to Conventional Methods for Residential Heating, Cooling, and Water Heating. That report summarizes a study of residential-size solar-assisted heat pump systems. The objectives of the study were (1) to develop a consistent framework for comparing the performance of parallel and series configuration systems against competing conventional systems, and (2) to perform thermal and economic analyses. The analysis framework described in the report forms the startng point of a standard methodology for comparative systems studies that SERI is developing in conjunction with Science Applications, Inc. The comparative analysis of series and parallel solar-assisted heat pump systems that was performed within this framework indicates that these system configurations are neither economically competitive with conventional stand-alone heat pump systems now, nor will they be so in the future. The conclusion indicates that solar-assisted heat pumps are not an economically viable alternative for residential heating and cooling applications. Appendices include (A) detailed housing descriptions; (B) simple load model parameters, inputs, outputs, and heat generation file format; (C) heat pump model inputs, parameters, and outputs; (D) system level simulation parameters; (E) system specific cost estimates of component equipment; (F) stand-alone heat pump system; (G) liquid parallel system; (H) air parallel system; (I) liquid series system; and (J) air series system. (WHK)
- Research Organization:
- Science Applications, Inc., McLean, VA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-77CH001
- OSTI ID:
- 5263901
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TR-98150-2(Vol.3)(App.)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
WATER HEATERS
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMPS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
AIR CONDITIONERS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
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GAS FURNACES
HEATING SYSTEMS
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PERFORMANCE
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APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
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EQUIPMENT
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HEATERS
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