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Testing of a heat pump with propane as working fluid.

Author(s) : IEA HPC, LYSTAD T.

Summary

A standard heat pump unit originally designed for R22 as working fluid has been tested with propane as working fluid. The water to water heat pump has a refrigerant amount of 0.7 kg R22 and has a hermetic compressor and brazed heat exchanger as evaporator and condenser. With propane as working fluid, the amount of refrigerant is 0.55 kg. The unit's heating capacity and COP were measured. Besides, total heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop were measured for the evaporator.

Details

  • Original title: Testing of a heat pump with propane as working fluid.
  • Record ID : 1997-1091
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Compression systems with natural working fluids. Applications, experience and developments. Workshop proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1995/10/16
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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