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THE EXHAUST AIR HEAT RECOVERY HEAT PUMP (EAHRHP ) FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN CANADA.

Author(s) : WILLIAMS G. T.

Type of article: Article

Summary

SPACE HEATING EAHRHPS ARE SHOWN TO OFFER SIGNIFICANT ANNUAL ENERGY AND COST SAVINGS TO THE CONSUMER AT CURRENT AND PROJECTED ENERGY PRICES. WHEN INSTALLED IN EITHER AN OIL OR ELECTRICALLY-HEATED HOUSE, THE SPACE HEATING EAHRHP OFFERS POTENTIAL PAYBACKS ON THE INITIAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THREE YEARS OR LESS ; WHEREAS FOR TYPICAL GAS-HEATED DWELLINGS IN CANADA, THE PAYBACK IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS. THE COST SAVINGS WITH DOMESTIC HOT WATER UNITS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO OFFSET HIGHER CAPITAL COSTS. THE EAHRHP CAN BECOME A PREFERRED MEANS OF MECHANICALLY VENTILATING A DWELLING TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY, TO CONTROL INDOOR MOISTURE LEVELS, AND TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT HEATING FOR RESIDENCES. THIS PAPER SUMMARIZES THE KEY AND TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS RELATING TO THE DESIGN OF SUCH UNITS.

Details

  • Original title: THE EXHAUST AIR HEAT RECOVERY HEAT PUMP (EAHRHP ) FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN CANADA.
  • Record ID : 1985-0763
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Heat Recov. Syst. - vol. 4 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1984
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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