- Author
- Mulroy, W. J.
- Title
- Method of Testing, Rating and Estimating the Seasonal Performance of Ground-Water-Source Heat Pumps.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 81-2434, November 1982,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- heat pumps; tests; ratings; operating costs; air conditioning equipment; seasonal variations
- Abstract
- The National Bureau of Standards has made a study of the part-load and seasonal performance of residential ground water source heat pumps operating in both heating and cooling modes. This document outlines methods for testing and rating these units which account for the variation in performance due to part-load operation and change in source water temperature. A calculation procedure is presented which can be used to estimate the seasonal performance and seasonal cost of operation of residential ground water source heat pumps.