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Heat Pump seasonal modelling

Hello, 

We are currently modelling Air-Source Heat Pumps for a non-domestic retrofit. We have CoPs available from manufacturer datasheets, which relate to various base operating temperatures (A-7, A2, A10 etc., output temperatures 35 degrees). We would like to apply these at a granular level to model seasonal carbon reduction. 

What would be the best approach for this?

a. Is there a way we can use the manufacturer data on CoPs to convert to Seasonal Performance Factor annually?

OR

b. Use the various CoPs at different base temperatures and use them for the building at seasonal / monthly levels? Would we also require information on base ambient temperatures for specific locations?

Or

c. Another methodology that would be better suited?

Would greatly appreciate any guidance on this.

Thank you.

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  • Former Community Member
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    I think that where the COP testing has been undertaken is very important  as the humidity factor  greatly affects the CoP


    In the States I have been told they like to have them tested in Huston as the RH is very high and this looks good  in marketing


    Another thing that came up in a meeting was that as the CoP's are getting so good  that using as much at nigh with low cost electricity is becoming  more cost effective even with lower CoP at that time of day

    Half hour metering  may change customers usage providing buffer tanks at able to cope  


    Please note I am not a heat pump professional   but have them connected to most of my control systems
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  • Former Community Member
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    I think that where the COP testing has been undertaken is very important  as the humidity factor  greatly affects the CoP


    In the States I have been told they like to have them tested in Huston as the RH is very high and this looks good  in marketing


    Another thing that came up in a meeting was that as the CoP's are getting so good  that using as much at nigh with low cost electricity is becoming  more cost effective even with lower CoP at that time of day

    Half hour metering  may change customers usage providing buffer tanks at able to cope  


    Please note I am not a heat pump professional   but have them connected to most of my control systems
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