Heat Pump Technology!
Posted By Connie on June 29, 2011
There has been much innovation in air source heat pumps technology over the past few years and understandably so, as market demand is high says John from Plumbers Manchester Co.
Whereas in the past, air source heat pumps received some criticism for having lower system efficiency than the ground source equivalent, now the new generation of air pumps are capable of delivering even better efficiencies than previously and operating effectively at colder temperatures. For air source heat pumps to be effective, they need to be able to deliver good seasonal performance.
The challenge for manufacturers is, therefore, to create heat pump systems that can control and optimise the three key parameters in the system: airflow (efficient variable speed EC fan), the refrigerant circuit (electronic expansion valve) and heat distribution. When combined, these three parameters create the optimum conditions for an air source heat pump to perform equally well at very low outdoor temperatures – even down to -20 Celsius. This ultimately means keeping a property comfortably heated, along with providing constant hot water, whatever the weather laughs David of Plumber Manchester Co.
This has come about with advances with defrosting technology, which has enabled air source heat pumps to work efficiently even in the coldest winters. The harsher winters we have experienced over the past two years means that air source heat pumps need to be able to perform effectively at much lower temperatures.
With the technology now available to ensure they can do this, there is little wonder that they are increasingly being specified for domestic and commercial settings across the UK.
Speak to us regarding any matters of this nature sasy the crew at Plumbers Manchester Co.
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