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Heat pumps: who uses them and why?

Author(s) : GROFF G. C.

Summary

Heat pumps have been applied in industry and as building space-conditioning systems since the latter part of the 19th century. Today, more than 130 million heat pumps are installed worldwide with more than 15 million new heat pump systems installed each year. Attributes of this technology include energy savings, environmental benefits and the opportunity to provide a self-contained complete heating and cooling system for residential and commercial buildings. This paper reviews the historical development of heat pump applications and, through this historical overview, attempts to answer the question: "Who uses heat pumps and why?" The question is timely as construction of new buildings and industrial processes continues to grow worldwide, requiring increasing quantities of energy. Comments on the future prospects of heat pumps and on impediments and opportunities for market growth are offered.

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  • Original title: Heat pumps: who uses them and why?
  • Record ID : 2006-3167
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: 8th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2005: global advances in heat pump technology, applications, and markets. Conference proceedings [CD-ROM].
  • Publication date: 2005/05/02

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