An optimized two-capacity advanced electric heat pump

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · ASHRAE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5997890

Veyo, S E

A two-capacity residential electric heat pump, employing a dual-stroke compressor, has been developed, designed and constructed. Here's the story behind the computer-based constrained optimization procedure used to select heat exchanger proportions, airflow rates and compressor stroke ratio to minimize ownership costs subject to comfort constraints upon delivered air temperature and dehumidification. Highlights of the hardware development and summaries of system and component performance are presented.

• Research Organization: Heat Exchange Systems Research Westinghouse RandD Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• OSTI ID: 5997890
• Journal Information: ASHRAE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE J.; (United States) Vol. 24:11; ISSN ASHRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
AIR FLOW
BUILDINGS
COMPRESSORS
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
DEHUMIDIFICATION
ELECTRIC HEATING
ENERGY EXPENSES
FLUID FLOW
GAS FLOW
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT PUMPS
HEATING
OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS