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Modelling the performance of a transcritical CO2 heat pump for high temperature heating.

Author(s) : WHITE S. D., YARRALL M. G., CLELAND D. J., et al.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

A prototype transcritical CO2 heat pump was constructed for heating water to temperatures greater than 65 °C while providing refrigeration at less than 2 °C. The heating capacity was 115 kW at an evaporation temperature of 0.3 °C and a hot water temperature of 77.5 °C, with a heating COP of 3.4. Performance data is presented for each of the compressor, the gas cooler, and the recuperator as well as for the overall heat pump system. Equipment performance data was incorporated into a computer model to enable parametric investigations of heat pump performance. Model predictions showed that the hot water temperature could be increased from 65 to 120 °C with a relatively small reduction in heating capacity and heating COP of 33 and 21%, respectively. Model predictions also highlight the potential for significant capacity improvements by eliminating the recuperator in favour of a larger gas cooler.

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  • Original title: Modelling the performance of a transcritical CO2 heat pump for high temperature heating.
  • Record ID : 2003-0443
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 25 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2002/06

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