Simulation study of solar heat pump systems
The performance of several configurations of solar-augmented heat pump systems are evaluated. These systems include both air and water collection systems with either air-air, water-air, or special hybrid heat pumps which can use both stored energy and ambient air as energy sources. The performance evaluations employ factorial design to determine the effect of the parameters of each individual system. The systems are compared with each other and with conventional solar and conventional heat pump systems. Simulations are done for Madison, Wisconsin; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Charleston, South Carolina, to investigate climatological effects on solar heat pump performance. The results are used to formulate general guidelines for designing solar-augmented heat pump systems.
- Research Organization:
- Wisconsin Univ., Madison (USA). Solar Energy Lab.
- OSTI ID:
- 7333293
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-760842-10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AIR CONDITIONERS
APPLIANCES
DESIGN
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ENERGY STORAGE
GAS APPLIANCES
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT PUMPS
HEAT STORAGE
HEATERS
HEATING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
SOLAR AIR HEATERS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMPS
STORAGE
WATER HEATERS