Application of ammonia heat pump systems for heating and cooling in non-residential buildings.

Author(s) : GTZ Proklima, STENE J.

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

Summary

Utilization of naturally occurring and ecologically safe substances as working fluids in heat pumps represent an environmental friendly and long-term solution to the HCFCs and HFCs. The most important natural working fluids include ammonia, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide. This article discusses the main characteristics of ammonia heat pumps, and describes the market development for this energy efficient technology in Norway.

Details

  • Original title: Application of ammonia heat pump systems for heating and cooling in non-residential buildings.
  • Record ID : 2008-2300
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Technology
  • Source: Natural refrigerants: sustainable ozone- and climate-friendly alternatives to HCFCs.
  • Publication date: 2008/07

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