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Fault simulation in heat pumps with propane (part 1)

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Heat pumps are very important units in the current HVAC systems. They work through the process of transportation of heat energy from a source to another destination thus offering both heating and cooling options. With increasing energy efficiency standards all around the world and the increasing need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems , heat pumps have become an essential part...
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Fault simulation in heat pumps with propane (part 2)

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In the first part , we presented a detailed overview of heat pump operation, highlighting the impact of anomalies on system performance and energy efficiency. We developed and validated a dynamic simulation model of a domestic air-to-water heat pump, demonstrating its ability to accurately reproduce real operating conditions. This model served as a solid foundation to explore fault...
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The advantage of using renewable multi-source heat pumps

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Heat pumps are considered the key technology in the transition to sustainable heating and domestic hot water production in buildings. They work by extracting heat from a low-temperature source (via refrigerant evaporation) and transferring it to a high-temperature sink (via condensation), using electricity to power a compressor. For more details, see the previous blog post: “ Heat pumps...
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The link between the EPBD and the ESPR

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The EPBD   The EPBD is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275 . The EPBD aims to reduce both building energy consumption and related emissions, while guaranteeing proper indoor environmental quality (IEQ) , with a view to achieving a zero-emission building stock by 2050 . It is important to emphasise that “a view to” means that Member States will need to...
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Incentives for heat pumps in Europe: are they sufficient?

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In order to achieve the European Union’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and becoming climate neutral by 2050, several member countries have introduced policies and tax incentives to promote the adoption of clean energy technologies. Heat pumps are a beneficial solution across the board : they guarantee high indoor comfort and, especially when combined with renewable energy...
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Heat pumps: in which direction is research going?

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Innovations in heat pump design are leading to units that are even more efficient and with improved usability. This is in line with an increasingly demanding market and new regulations requirements. This post summarizes the main objectives of ongoing research projects that aim to innovate heat pump technologies.  Increasing efficiency, which minimises the cost of energy and reduces the...
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Q&A about heat pump design

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This is my third and last Q&A post about heat pumps . After a general overview of this interesting application in the Q&A and a second post focusing on efficiency, I have collected a few questions on some of the most interesting design aspects .    Designing heat pumps means analysing their components , such as compressors and expansion valves, selecting the...
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A look inside a heat pump!

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The aesthetics of heat pumps is increasingly becoming more important, as they are installed outdoors where they can be seen by everyone, but obviously the refrigeration circuit is the one where manufacturers need to put more effort and remains the most relevant. In previous posts we saw how energy exchange requires two environments, and different fluids can be used (air/water). The energy...
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Highly-efficient energy recovery for ventilation units

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Efforts in the building world, driven by increasingly stringent regulations, have recently focused on low consumption and eco-sustainable buildings (NEZEB and ZEB). To achieve the required results, buildings must be isolated from the outside environment using thermal insulations and double-glazed windows. In these buildings, controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) units are used to provide ...
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Q&A on heat pump efficiency for Heat Pump Day

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In this post I reported some hopefully interesting Q&As about heat pumps. On 21 October 2024, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) will coordinate the first Heat Pump Day , an “initiative to gather enthusiasts and inquisitive minds all around Europe”, to promote and expand knowledge on this application.    So why not continue to talk about heat pumps with a...
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