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Benchmark performance analysis of an ECM-modulated air-to-air heat pump with a reciprocating compressor.

Author(s) : RICE C. K.

Summary

A benchmark analysis was conducted to predict the maximum steady-state performance potential of a near-term modulating residential-size heat pump. Continuously variable-speed, permanent-magnet electronically commutated motors (ECMs) were assumed to modulate the compressor and the indoor and outdoor fans in conjunction with existing modulating reciprocating compressor technology. A modulating heat pump design tool was used to optimize this ECM benchmark heat pump using speed ranges and total heat exchanger sizes per-unit-capacity equivalent to that used by the highest SEER-rated variable-speed unit presently on the market.

Details

  • Original title: Benchmark performance analysis of an ECM-modulated air-to-air heat pump with a reciprocating compressor.
  • Record ID : 1993-2218
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 98; n. 1; 430-450; 14 fig.; 7 tabl.; 29 ref.; discuss.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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