Assessment of I.C. engines as drivers for heat actuated heat pumps
Abstract
The present suitability and future potential of gas-fired and oil-fired internal combustion (IC) engines for use in heat-actuated heat pumps for space conditioning applications are assessed. Drives for residential and light commercial machines up to 100 KW output or approximately 50 HP engine input are considered. A conceptual design identifying major generic elements was prepared to serve as a basis for estimating performance maintenance costs. A review of prior experiences with IC engines with heat pumps used in similar situations was conducted. Capital costs and maintenance costs were estimated and diesel and spark ignition engine efficiencies were determined. Institutional and operational considerations were identified.
- Publication:
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Presented at the DOE Heat Pump Contractors' Program Integration Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981hpcp.meetS...2B
- Keywords:
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- Internal Combustion Engines;
- Propulsive Efficiency;
- Costs;
- Heat Pumps;
- Maintenance;
- Space Heating (Buildings);
- Systems Engineering;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer