DOE/ORNL electric systems program overview
Abstract
Major projects in electric systems program include two experiments, one laboratory study, one data survey and an analysis effort. The TECH site work has focused on state-of-the-art (SOA) single speed residential air-to-air heat pumps for the past few years, but is currently changing to a SOA two speed unit. The preprototype dual stroke advanced heat pump was developed and is tested. The laboratory study is aimed at detailed measurement of refrigerant migration with varying on off cycles, frost formation with varying relative humidities, and other such factors to develop an understanding of effect and cause of dynamic losses. The field performance data survey is a project to determine the extent and quality of data that are available on heat pump field performance from manufacturers, utilities, and others.
- Publication:
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Presented at the DOE/ORNL Heat Pump Conf
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984ornl.conf.....F
- Keywords:
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- Electric Equipment;
- Energy Conservation;
- Heat Pumps;
- Refrigerants;
- Technology Assessment;
- Thermodynamic Cycles;
- Energy Technology;
- Manufacturing;
- Performance Tests;
- Research Projects;
- Residential Energy;
- Engineering (General)