Learning from experiences with commercial/institutional heat pump systems in cold climates.

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

This report examines the potential for using heat pumps for space conditioning of commercial and institutional buildings in cold climates. Using 15 examples of successful, demonstrated energy-saving projects from Canada, USA, Norway, the Netherlands and Japan, it enables readers to benefit quickly from the many lessons already learned. It provides guidance on heat pump system selection, taking into account factors such as cost, requirements for and advantages and disadvantages of various types of systems.

Details

Original title: Learning from experiences with commercial/institutional heat pump systems in cold climates.
Record ID : 2001-2980
Languages: English
Publication: Caddet (centre for the analysis and dissemination of demonstrated energy technologies) - Netherlands/Netherlands
Publication date: 2000/08
ISSN: 09250085
ISBN: 9072647467
Source: Source: n. 27; 132 p. (16 x 24); fig.; phot.; tabl.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

Indexing

Themes: Heat pumps techniques;
Commercial heat pumps
Keywords: Office; Japan; Economy; Commercial application; Canada; Tertiary sector; Heat pump; Netherlands; Norway; Hotel; USA; Energy saving; School; Air conditioning; Cold climate