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Cumulated energy consumption in a heat pump system using a U-tube ground heat exchanger in a moderate climate

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Abstract

Abstract This paper presents measurement results of a heating system equipped with a vapour compressor heat pump supplying a Polish single-family house with heat. The heat pump lower heat source is the rock mass where a vertical U-tube ground heat exchanger was installed. The measurements presented herein were performed between October 2011 and September 2013. The example measurement results illustrate the changes in the temperature of the medium at the ground heat exchanger inlet and outlet, the variability in the temperatures of the surroundings, as well as the variability in the heat pump operation time and electricity consumption in selected periods. The measurements made it possible to determine the analyzed system driving electric energy consumption throughout two heating seasons of identical duration in two subsequent years. The results allowed an analysis of the cumulated energy consumption in the periods mentioned above. The analysis was comparative in nature by relating to other selected heat sources.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5737
Pages (from-to)118-127
Number of pages10
JournalEnergy and Buildings
Volume96
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Cumulated chemical energy consumption
  • Heat pump
  • Measurement of heat pump system parameters

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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