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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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    You would need to calculate the total consumption (using the COP) then factor in any auxiliary power consumption  then calculate as below:

    1892f5ff3169e058767c48f2d1024826-original-image.png

     

    Qs is the total heat generated by the system

    Eel is the kWh used by the heat pump

    Eaux is the power used for any external pumps

    Qf is any gas/oil used if it is a bivalent system. In a pure heat pump system this can be ignored.

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  • Former Community Member
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    You would need to calculate the total consumption (using the COP) then factor in any auxiliary power consumption  then calculate as below:

    1892f5ff3169e058767c48f2d1024826-original-image.png

     

    Qs is the total heat generated by the system

    Eel is the kWh used by the heat pump

    Eaux is the power used for any external pumps

    Qf is any gas/oil used if it is a bivalent system. In a pure heat pump system this can be ignored.

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