HEAT PUMPS BY: DINESH BAKTHAVATSALAM ID#: M-I

OVERVIEW A device which moves heat energy from one place to another and from a lower to a higher temperature. Heat is removed from ambient air or water, soil or bedrock and delivered to where it is needed In cooling applications, the reverse happens and heat is removed, to be discharged to the ambient air, water, soil or rock.

COMPONENTS OF HEAT PUMP A heat source and the means of extracting heat. The circuit of working fluid within the heat pump itself and a power source. The circuit of working fluid within the heat pump itself and a power source. A distribution system to deliver the energy in the required form. A distribution system to deliver the energy in the required form.

HEAT SOURCES Heat from water Air The ground Waste heat from industrial processes

HOW IT FUNCTIONS A heat pump consists of four elements; evaporator, compressor, condenser and expansion valve. The working fluid changes from liquid to gas (evaporates) as heat is absorbed from the heat source. Working fluid condenses to liquid as heat is released to where it is needed.

ADVANTAGES Energy Efficient: consume a little energy in order to deliver three or four times as much energy as heat. Environmental: Heat pumps access renewable or waste energy Physical: No visible external equipment, no external fans, quiet running, very little risk of accidental damage, adaptable to many locations.

APPLICATION OF HEAT PUMPS: Some application of Heat pumps are: Air conditions Refrigerators Home thermostats Car cooling systems

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