Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pump Systems in Cold Climates

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Abstract:

This field study was a side-by-side demonstration of two VRF heat pump technologies that offer significant potential for energy and cost savings, as well as improved comfort with zoned temperature control. The first VRF system was a natural gas engine-driven heat pump (GHP) - an emerging technology designed to reduce peak electric demand and generate savings in both annual energy costs and life-cycle costs compared to conventional equipment. The second VRF system was an electric cold climate heat pump (CCHP) - a relatively mature technology, designed for colder ambient conditions without supplemental heating. This document provides a summary of best practices and lessons learned from the ESTCP demonstration that can improve performance, energy efficiency, and/or minimize costs. Some of these best practices could be applied to existing HVAC equipment as well as the installation of new equipment.

Author(s):
Rowley, Patricia
Author Organization(s):
Gas Technology Institute
Funding Organization(s):
ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ALEXANDRIA VA, ALEXANDRIA , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Manual
Publication Date:
2019 Dec 23
Pagination:
24

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
15-C-0075
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, security, air conditioning, best practices, heat pumps, life cycle costs, life cycles, natural gas, standards, air intakes, classification, emerging technology, energy efficiency, engineering, lessons learned, climate change, contracts
Keyword(s):
vrf (variable refrigerant flow), ESTCP (Environmental Security Technology Certification Program)
Subject Categories:
Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 25
Update Date:
2022 May 13