Experiences in heat pumps combined with thermal storage for buildings in Japan.

Author(s) : HINO T.

Summary

The article describes the various methods for storing ice that make it possible to postpone all or part of refrigerating production to off-peak hours, when electricity is cheaper. A procedure current being researched and developed, involving direct contact between the water and the refrigerant (n-pentane) is described.

Details

  • Original title: Experiences in heat pumps combined with thermal storage for buildings in Japan.
  • Record ID : 1997-3620
  • 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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