By | Darialamital
The sun-heated rivers and lakes provide a renewable source of heat that may be used in houses and businesses. A water-source heat pump, which is powered by a little amount of electricity, is employed to transport the heat. Using the heat naturally present in water to heat a building reduces the amount of other energy required to heat it by roughly 80%. As a result, water-source heat pumps are a cost-effective heating option with a low carbon footprint.
Whether you’re looking for a system for your home or company, below are the benefits of a water source heat pump.
- High efficiency
Water-source heat pumps are extremely efficient when compared to other heat pumps, with a CoP of roughly 5. Water has a large capacity to contain heat about its volume; it absorbs and releases heat quickly, resulting in a rapid transfer rate. A heat pump that exchanges heat with water is more efficient than one that exchanges heat with air, allowing a water source heat pump to outperform an air source heat pump. Water is also used by a ground source heat pump to transmit heat from the earth to the heat pump.
- Quiet, long-lasting operation
Air and ground-source heat pumps are noisier and have a shorter lifespan than water-source heat pumps. Maintenance is easy, similar to that of a traditional gas boiler.
- Water source heat pump cost less than a lot of alternatives
Water source heat pumps have a greater coefficient of performance than the ground source or air pumps, making them one of the most efficient ways to heat your home with renewable energy. In simple terms, this means that every unit of electricity consumed to run them can be employed to directly produce more warm water.
- Long life
The underground piping network utilized by GSHP systems is designed to last 40 years or more and requires minimal maintenance. The piping used in GSHP systems is expected to last 50 years. GSHP systems create lower peak electrical demand in regions where the electric company has introduced high per kW demand charges, thus reducing annual utility bills and providing a possibility to receive utility rebates.
- Easy Installation
Traditional air source systems may necessitate the installation of a separate condensing unit for each air handling unit. Multiple condensing units would be required for a big, multi-unit system, which is common in commercial buildings. These units are not only noisy but also difficult to install because they demand a lot of open space. Heat exchange can be achieved with a single, central evaporative cooling tower or dry cooler positioned on the ground or the rooftop in a multi-unit WSHP installation. The WSHP units can be installed in dropped ceilings or buried in mechanical rooms or utility closets away from occupied areas. Installing the units in the ceilings, close to the point of usage, reduce ductwork and fan energy consumption.
