Heat Pump Technology by Graham Hazell Consultant to the Heat Pump Association Regen SW 2012 8th March 2012 Sli1de
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The Heat Pump Association… – Who are we?
The Heat Pump Association…
Govt
Commercial HVCA Heating Sector
HPA CLIENT
HP Industry Members
Public/ Domestic
Trade Association of manufacturers/distributors
What Are the Specific Objectives of the HPA? Promote Increased deployment of Heat Pumps –
a) Improve the Quality of Design & Installation of Heat Pumpsb) Ensure Govt’s informed & HP’s are adequately represented in legislation & supported by incentives c) Widen HPA Role & Engagement
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Result of HPA Activity? o Building Regulation consultations with CLG inc permitted developments (noise)
o DECC & OFGEM: CERT & RHI for Heat Pumps (AS, WS & GS) o MCS certification: founder member of working group, MIS 3005 o Energy Savings Trust (EST) field trials
o Advice to Members, Govt & Public o Active with European Heat Pump & Environmental Groups o Refrigerant gas consultations o Code for Sustainable Homes
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So…. What exactly is a heat pump?
A device which pumps heat!
It transfers energy from a low temperature level to a higher level!
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So…. What exactly is a heat pump?
It transfers energy from a low temperature level to a higher level!
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Pumping Heat
Inside 3 kW
45oC
Air Water
Efficiency = output power/input power Efficiency > 100% 1 kW
Efficiency = “Coefficient of Performance” (CoP)
Outside
CoP here = 3kWheatout /1kWelectricity in
Air Ground
Water
= 3.0 (or 300% efficient) 2 kW
0oC
You all probably have a heat pump at home!
A domestic refrigerator!
Air to Water Heat Pumps
Water / Ground Source Heat Pumps
HORIZONTAL
OPEN LOOP / GROUNDWATER
VERTICAL BOREHOLE
LAKE
Can Heat Pumps Integrate with Existing Heating Systems? Yes
Can Existing Heating System be Used? Heat pumps work most efficiently when the heat emitter is designed to work at lower temperatures compared to fossil fuel systems
Radiators and Fan coils max 55°C
Under-floor heating max 45°C
Effect of Source & Delivery Temperature on efficiency (& output)
7.00 6.00 5.00
30°
4.00
35° 40°
3.00
45° 50°
2.00 1.00 0.00 -7
-2
2
7
12
15
20
Example of 16 kW ASHP
Up-Grade Insulation
The Need for In-depth Heat Loss Calculations
Vast Improvements
Industry Regulation
Better procedures and practices
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Includes significant ‘100%’ Rule System to provide ‘100%’ Heat @ Design Conditions
Minimum CoP of 2.9 @ Design Conditions
Design Conditions? CIBSE Guide A Table 2 > 99% time