ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH IMPROVED CONTROL OF HEAT PUMP SETBACK.

Author(s) : BACKUS A. O.

Type of article: Article

Summary

NIGHT SETBACK OF THE THERMOSTAT IS FOUND TO RESULT IN POSITIVE ENERGY SAVINGS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THESE SAVINGS ARE INCREASED IF CONTROL ALGORITHM IMPROVEMENTS ARE MADE TO MAXIMISE THE USE OF THE HEAT PUMP OVER AUXILIARY HEAT DURING THE RECOVERY PERIOD; THE SAVING BEING THE GREATER IN MILD LOCATIONS WHERE THE HEAT PUMP CAN RECOVER FROM SETBACK. E.W.S.

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  • Original title: ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH IMPROVED CONTROL OF HEAT PUMP SETBACK.
  • Record ID : 1982-1691
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 24 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1982/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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