Based on the information from climate.gov, the temperature of the Earth has been rising by 0.32°F per decade since 1981. However, the thermal comfort temperature for human occupancy has been the same, ranging between approximately 67 to 82°F (ASHRAE Standards). The ever-increasing temperature of the earth and the need for a comfortable environment has raised …
SUMMARY: The figure below summarizes the major components of the heat pump system and their respective functions within the system. INTRODUCTION A heat pump is a mechanical system that can provide both cooling and heating within a single entity. Unlike an air conditioner, a heat pump can provide heating in winter conditions. The heat pump …
SUMMARY A heat pump is a mechanical system that can provide both cooling and heating within a single entity. It is critical to understand the individual working components of the heat pump before discussing the overall operation. The introduction to the major components of a heat pump system and their respective function is explained here. …