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Validation of a load-based testing methodology for residential heat pump performance characterization in heating mode.

• Author(s) : DHILLON P., WELCH D., BUTLER B., HORTON W. T., BRAUN J. E.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Testing, Domestic heat pump, Residential building, Psychrometry, Heating, Performance, COP
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Large-capacity propane heat pumps for DHW production in residential buildings.

• Author(s) : XU T., NAVARRO-PERIS E., PISCOPIELLO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hot water, High capacity, Comparison, R290, Propane, Domestic heat pump, Residential building, Expérimentation, COP, Heating
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Heat pumps in existing residential buildings.

• Author(s) : MIARA M., GÜNTHER D., LANGNER R.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Residential building, Domestic heat pump, Retrofitting, Case study, Seasonal performance, Ground-source system, Air-source system, Heating, Comparison, CO2 emission, Air-water, Germany
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Performance analysis of a carbon dioxide heat pump installed in a residential application.

• Author(s) : ARTECONI A., CIARROCCHI E., POLONARA F., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R744, Simulation, Heat pump, Performance, Residential building, CO2
• Source: 11^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2014). Proceedings. Hangzhou, China, August 31-September 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental study on an absorption heat pump prototype applied for rural residential heating.

• Author(s) : LU D., GONG M., BAI Y., ZHAO Y., DONG X.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Absorption system, Heat pump, Expérimentation, Prototype, Rural environment, Heat recovery, Residential building, Calculation, Ammonia-water, Heating
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

Performance test of residential heat pump after partial optimization using low GWP refrigerants.

• Author(s) : IN S., CHO K., LIM B., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Residential sector, Drop-in, R32, Heat pump, Performance, Testing, Air conditioning, Heating
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 72 - n. 2

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Design of phase change thermal energy stores (PCM-TES) for residential heat pump applications.

• Author(s) : MINIC I., HEWITT N., HUANG M. J., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Residential sector, Design, Heat pump, Expérimentation, Change of phase, Thermal energy storage
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Partial load performance of residential heat pump system using low GWP refrigerants.

• Author(s) : IN S., CHO K., LIM B. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/03/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Residential sector, Cooling, R32, R1234ze, Heat pump, Performance, HFO, Energy efficiency, Heating
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference (ISHPC2014), College Park, United States, March 31-April 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

Refurbishment of a residential building through high efficiency combination of dual stage heat pumps and cogenerator (CHP).

• Author(s) : TOMMESANI A., FRIGERIO M.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pump, Residential building, Case study, Energy efficiency, Italy, Retrofitting, Heating, Cogeneration
• Source: 49^th AiCARR International Conference. Historical and existing buildings: designing the retrofit. An overview from energy performances to indoor air quality.
• Formats : PDF

A residential heat pump system for cooling, heating, dehumidification and outdoor air supply.

• Author(s) : LIANG X. Y., ZHANG J., CAO X., SHAO L. L., ZHANG C. L., YANG C., CHEN X. N., SHU H. F.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pump, Air conditioning, Chiller, Outdoor air, Dehumidification, Modelling, Residential sector, Simulation
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

Detailed monitoring analysis of two residential NZEBs with a ground-water heat pump with desuperheater.

• Author(s) : DERMENTZIS G., OCHS F.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Water-source system, Energy balance, Ventilation, Domestic heat pump, Photovoltaic panel, Residential building, Case study, Solar energy, Heating
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study of residential air-to-air heat pump performances in the field.

• Author(s) : TRAN C. T., RIVIÈRE P., MARCHIO D., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Split system, Sensor, Seasonal performance, Measurement, Air-air, Heat pump, Residential building, Testing, COP, Air conditioning
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Feasibility of using ground source heat pumps in heating and cooling of residential buildings.

• Author(s) : KOOHI-FAYEGH S.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ground-source system, Domestic heat pump, Heating, Simulation, Cost, Energy consumption, Residential building, Air conditioning
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Selection maps based on multi-objective optimization of design and control for residential heat pumps systems.

• Author(s) : MUGNINI A., POLONARA F., ARTECONI A.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pump, Optimization, Residential building, Design, Modelling, Thermal energy storage, Case study, Cost, Italy
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

Assessing the potential for reduction in peak residential electrical loads using a heat pump and thermal storage.

• Author(s) : BALDWIN C., CRUICKSHANK C. A.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Control (automatic), Heat pump, Optimization, Residential building, Energy saving, Thermal energy storage
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Residential CO2 heat pump system for combined space heating and hot water heating

This paper was presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference in Glasgow (Sep. 2004). A theoretical and experimental study was carried out for a residential brine-to-water CO2 heat pump system for combined space heating and hot water heating - a...

• Publication date : 2004/11/24

Heat pump market in the german new residential buildings

According to the German Federal Bureau of Statistics, the share of heat pumps used as primary heating device for newly constructed residential buildings was 32,2% in 2013 - a gain of 2% compared to 2012.

• Publication date : 2014/10/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

German heat pump market situation

The market share of heat pumps installed in newly erected residential buildings increased from 13.2% in 2007 to 32.2% in 2013.

• Publication date : 2016/02/09
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Spanish heat pump market situation

The ratio of heat pumps versus mere air conditioning units sold is bigger than 95% in the residential/domestic sector. In the commercial sector, this ratio is 90% approximately.

• Publication date : 2016/02/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

China heat pump market in 2023

Although the country still relies heavily on coal for heating, China is currently the only major market where heat pumps sales grew in 2023, when global sales declined by 3%...

• Publication date : 2024/04/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Japanese households don’t make the most of reversible heat pumps

Despite a high market penetration, less than half of Japanese households use their reversible heat pumps for heating.

• Publication date : 2024/02/23
• Subjects: General information

Spain: action plans for heating and cooling at local level

In June 2024, la Fundación Renovables issued a guide to promote sustainable cooling in Spanish cities with more than 45,000 inhabitants. Solutions include installing heat pumps,...

• Publication date : 2024/07/05
• Subjects: Regulation, General information

Insight into the recent decline in heat pump sales in Europe

The EHPA reports that heat pump sales in 14 European countries fell by around 5% overall in 2023 compared to 2022. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Recent geothermal energy-based district cooling projects

In December 2023, district cooling projects using geothermal energy were launched in France and the United Arab Emirates.

• Publication date : 2024/01/25
• Subjects: Technology

Markets and figures: heat pump market

The heat pump market is growing fast, especially in Europe and in Asia: - In Europe, a recent report from Frost & Sullivan found that the heat pump market - covering commercial, residential, public and industrial applications - earned over €...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Markets: Heat Pumps

- Heat pumps hot in Europe According to the Swedish Heat Pump Association, SVEP, the Swedish market for domestic heat pumps has developed greatly over the last ten years, with over 100 000 heat pumps being sold in 2004. Exhaust air heat...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Briefs: Energy efficiency rise in the US residential sector

According to statistics compiled by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), energy-efficient products are gaining ground in the US residential sector. Following the rise of the mandatory energy efficiency standard to 13 SEER...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

AC Market in Europe

According to Daikin Industries Ltd., the European air-conditioning (AC) market has features that could appear as commercial obstacles, including relatively mild climate, even in Mediterranean areas. Concern for cityscape issues leads to resistance...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Briefs: Japanese experts in favour of heat pumps

According to a recent study "Heat Pumps — Long Awaited Way out of Global Warming," released by the Heat Pump and Thermal Storage Technology Centre of Japan (HPTCJ), released in October 2007, wider use of heat pump technology in Japan would result...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Record year for air conditioners and heat pump shipments in the US

In June 2004, manufacturers of central air conditioners and heat pumps set a single month record of 1 081 147 shipments. This puts the industry on a pace to exceed, for the first time, 7 000 000 units in 2004. Shipments for residential and light...

• Publication date : 2004/09/14

IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe

At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

ICR 2011 in Prague: a Resounding Success

The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration held in Prague, on August 21-26, 2011, was highly successful...

• Publication date : 2011/08/30

FRIDOC now features a selection of MDPI articles on refrigeration

About 150 articles from MDPI journals, including review articles on various refrigeration technologies, are available in FRIDOC.

• Publication date : 2022/07/28
• Subjects: General information

IIR member news: A new BSRIA study on the global compressor market 

A recent study by BSRIA shows that sales of refrigeration compressors in 2022 are expected to reach 502 million units with a value of USD 48.6 billion, up 15% year-on-year. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

New IIR Working Groups focus on core matters in refrigeration

IIR Working Groups (WGs) operate on a temporary basis and bring together specialists to work on projects concerning current technological, social or economic issues linked to refrigeration. Their aim is to promote development, provide knowledge...

• Publication date : 2018/10/02

Hydrocarbon refrigerants

Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction