heat pump air conditioning
1Heat pump efficiency — The efficiency of a heat pump, that is, the electrical energy to operate it, is directly related to temperatures between which it operates. Geothermal heat pumps are more efficient than conventional heat pumps or air conditioners that use the… …
2Air conditioning — The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. In a broader sense, the term can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air.… …
3Heat pump and refrigeration cycle — Thermodynamic heat pump and refrigeration cycles are the models for heat pumps and refrigerators. The difference between a heat pump and a normal air conditioner is that a heat pump can be used to heat a home as well as cool it. Even though the… …
4air-conditioning — Control of temperature, humidity, purity, and motion of air in an enclosed space, independent of outside conditions. In a self contained air conditioning unit, air is heated in a boiler unit or cooled by being blown across a refrigerant filled… …
5Heat pump — 1) (air source) An air source heat pump is the most common type of heat pump. The heat pump absorbs heat from the outside air and transfers the heat to the space to be heated in the heating mode. In the cooling mode the heat pump absorbs heat …
6Geothermal heat pump — A geothermal heat pump system is a heating and/or an air conditioning system that uses the Earth s ability to store heat in the ground and water thermal masses. These systems operate based on the stability of underground temperatures: the ground… …
7Solar air conditioning — refers to any air conditioning (cooling) system that uses solar power. This can be done through passive solar, photovoltaic conversion (sun to electricity), or solar thermal energy conversion. The U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of… …
8Triathlon (heat pump) — The York Triathlon was a heat pump system for residential and small business heating and air conditioning introduced circa 1997. Unlike conventional designs where the compressor is driven by an electric motor on the Triathlon it was driven by a… …
9Inverter (air conditioning) — The inverter tag found on some air conditioners signifies the ability of the unit to continuously regulate its thermal power flow.Traditional reverse cycle air conditioners use a heat pump that is either working at maximum capability or switched… …
10Heat recovery ventilation — (also known as a heat exchanger, air exchanger or air to air exchanger) is a ventilation system that employs a counter flow heat exchanger between the inbound and outbound air flow. HRV provide fresh air and improved climate control, while also… …
