- Author
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Petersen, S. R.
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Barnes, K. A.
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Kelly, G. E.
- Title
- Engineering Economic Analysis of Improved Heat Pump Performance for Minimum Standards Development. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 81-2241,
July 1981,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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heat pumps; performance standards; standardization; performance evaluation; cost effectiveness; optimization
- Abstract
- This report provides a methodology and seasonal performance data that could be used in the development of a reference basis for minimum efficiency standards for heat pumps that are economically justified on a life-cycle basis. Criteria for economic optimization are outlined. The methodology used to compute seasonal heating and cooling performance ratings and the annual energy savings resulting from efficiency improvements, by climate region, is detailed. The interdependence between efficiency ratings in the heating and cooling modes is explored using statistical analysis. An example of the procedure for determining maximum cost effective efficiency levels is demonstrated for a 36,000 Btu/h heat pump.