Predicted energy savings for a residential heat pump utilizing a fluidized-bed heat exchanger
The objective of this study was to determine if the energy efficiency of an optimized, state-of-the-art, residential heat pump could be increased by utilizing a fluidized-bed heat exchanger in place of a conventional heat exchanger on the outdoor side of the heat pump system. Using the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Heat Pump Model, comparisons were made between the advanced system (utilizing a fluidized-bed heat exchanger) and the base system (optimized, state-of-the-art) in eleven cities. The calculated annual energy savings for the advanced system ranged from 29 to 777 kWh/y, with the largest savings occurring in areas where the frosting and defrosting losses of the base unit are greatest, such as in the northeast.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6467621
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8410153-3; ON: DE85002467
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 7. heat pump technology conference, Tulsa, OK, USA, 15 Oct 1984; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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