##master-page:HomepageReadWritePageTemplate ##master-date:Unknown-Date #format wiki #language en = Heat pump = The idea is that it uses less energy to pump/move heat than to generate it. e.g. 1kw of power in element generates 1kw of heat, but with a reverse refrigiration cycle by pumping heat out of the air 1kw of power could generate/move 2kw of heat out of the ambient air. * Heat pump has higher COP heating than cooling, as heat generated by compressor assists * http://www.hitemp.co.za/heatpumpgeyser.htm * Reversible heat pump diagram {{attachment:Reversible-heat-pump-schematic-min.png| https://www.nuclear-power.net/nuclear-engineering/thermodynamics/thermodynamic-cycles/heating-and-air-conditioning/coefficient-of-performance-cop-refrigerator-air-conditioner/}} ...