What are heat pumps and how do they work?

These heat pumps extract heat from the ambient air and transfer it indoors for heating or vice versa for cooling. 

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Heat pumps are designed to move heat from one place to another. They are highly efficient and can provide both heating and cooling for residential and commercial buildings. Heat pumps work on the principle of thermodynamics and use a small amount of energy to transfer heat from a lower temperature source to a higher temperature sink.

The basic components of a heat pump system include:

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    Evaporator

    This component is located indoors and absorbs heat from the air, water, or ground source. It contains a refrigerant that evaporates at low temperatures, absorbing heat energy in the process.lar storage systems due to their high efficiency, long lifespan, and decreasing costs.

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    Compressor

    The evaporated refrigerant is compressed by the compressor, which increases its temperature and pressure. This process requires energy input.

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    Condenser

    The hot, pressurised refrigerant then flows to the condenser, usually located outdoors. The condenser transfers the heat to the surroundings (air, water, or ground) and releases it.

During the heating mode, the heat pump extracts heat from the outside environment (air, water, or ground) and transfers it indoors, where it is released to heat the building. During the cooling mode, the process is reversed. The heat pump absorbs heat from the indoor space and releases it outside, thus cooling the building.

One of the major advantages of heat pumps is their high energy efficiency. Since they move heat rather than generate it directly, they can provide heating or cooling using significantly less energy compared to traditional heating or cooling systems. Heat pumps can also be used for water heating.

There are different types of heat pumps available, including air source heat pumps, ground source (geothermal) heat pumps, and water source heat pumps. The specific design and installation of a heat pump system depend on factors such as the climate, available heat source, and the heating and cooling requirements of the building.

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