Heat Pump Technology
Foundational training on how heat pump water heaters work — thermodynamic cycle, system types, components, and refrigerants.
This section covers the core technology behind heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). It is intended as a foundation for new staff before working on modelling or scheme applications.
Contents
| Page | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Vapour Compression Cycle | How the refrigerant cycle converts ambient heat to usable hot water |
| 02 | Heat Pump Terminology | Key terms and component definitions |
| 03 | Heat Pump Types | Integral vs separate HPWH configurations |
| 04 | Compressors | Fixed vs variable speed compressors and their impact on performance |
| 05 | Refrigerants | Common refrigerants used in HPWHs — CO₂, propane, and critical states |
| 06 | Thermal Stratification | How temperature layering in storage tanks affects system performance |
| 07 | Glossary | Definitions of terms used across EnergyAE’s work |