Direct expansion ground source heat pump performance in the Canadian prairies.

Summary

The paper examines the performance and operation of a 10.5 kilowatt direct expansion ground source heat pump installed in an existing residence near Winnipeg, Manitoba. The paper includes a brief description of the residence and location along with details concerning installation and the retrofit of the existing forced air heating system. The heat pump components and ancillary equipment are described. The performance and operation of the unit is examined and discussed. The overall cost and payback is presented.

Details

  • Original title: Direct expansion ground source heat pump performance in the Canadian prairies.
  • Record ID : 1998-0583
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Heat pumping technologies towards the next century: applications and markets. Proceedings of the 5th IEA Conference.
  • Publication date: 1996/09/22
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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