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The gas-fired residential diffusion-absorption heat pump.

Author(s) : BLOM J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In 1999, extensive field-testing was carried out of a prototype for a residential gas-fired diffusion-absorption heat pump supplemented with additional peak boiler capacity (bivalent operation). The tests demonstrated that the primary energy ratio (PER) of the bivalent heat pump was 20-40% higher than that of a traditional boiler unit alone. Gas consumption was reduced by 15-27%. A survey conducted among residents and installers involved in the project showed a high degree of satisfaction, and the manufacturer now plans to introduce the bivalent heat pump onto the market in 2001.

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  • Original title: The gas-fired residential diffusion-absorption heat pump.
  • Record ID : 2002-0984
  • Languages: English
  • Source: IEA HPC Newsl. - vol. 18 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2000/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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