Lecture Notes #9 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the 4 main components of an air source heat pump?
A
- evaporator 2. condenser 3. thermal device 3. compressor
2
Q
Purpose of compressor?
A
compresses low pressure gas into hot high pressure gas to be condensed
3
Q
purpose of condenser?
A
condenses high-pressure gas into low pressure liquid
4
Q
Purpose of Evaporator?
A
evaporates the low pressure liquid into warmer high pressure gas.
5
Q
What’s the best climate for ASHP usage?
A
moderate
6
Q
How does a ductless split ASHP function differently than that of an ASHP?
A
water condensation occurs at the outside unit.
7
Q
What makes a Ground Source heat Pump unique?
A
it uses the earth’s constant temperature as a heat source or sink.
8
Q
Why are water source heat pumps good?
A
water has less temp. variation than air
