Air source heat pumps - Revision history

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	* Ground source heat pumps.		* Ground source heat pumps.
	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
		+	* Heating plant emission rate.
		+	* High Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps HTASHP.
		+	* Low Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps LTASHP.
		+	* Plant size ratio.
		+	* Product Characteristics Database PCDB.
	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.
	* Renewable energy sources: how they work and what they deliver: Part 3: Electrically driven heat pumps DG 532 3.		* Renewable energy sources: how they work and what they deliver: Part 3: Electrically driven heat pumps DG 532 3.

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	This is the same process that is used to extract heat from a fridge. It can be used domestically or commercially and some systems can also be used to extract heat from a building to provide cooling.		This is the same process that is used to extract heat from a fridge. It can be used domestically or commercially and some systems can also be used to extract heat from a building to provide cooling.
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		+	There are effectively three types of ASHP, differentiated by the output temperatures they can achieve; high, medium or low temperature. High-Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps (HTASHPs) tend to use more robust components and specialised refrigerants (such as R290/R32), as well as dual compression systems to achieve hotter temperatures than standard ASHPs as high as 80°C. Where output or flow temperatures achieve a maximum of 55°C they are considered as Low Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps (LTASHPs) and most suitable for systems such as underfloor heating or larger surface radiator systems. Medium Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps (MTASHPs) run at a maximum of around 65°C.

	Air source heat pumps can be air-to-water systems (providing hot water for direct use or to supply radiators or underfloor heating systems), or air-to-air systems (providing hot air, either directly into an internal space, or to be distributed by fans throughout a building).		Air source heat pumps can be air-to-water systems (providing hot water for direct use or to supply radiators or underfloor heating systems), or air-to-air systems (providing hot air, either directly into an internal space, or to be distributed by fans throughout a building).

Editor at 18:35, 30 December 2021

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	Air to water heat pumps are be eligible for payments under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. They were eligible for funding under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, but this scheme closed on 31 March 2014 when the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was introduced. It might also be possible to obtain help with domestic installation costs through the Green Deal, however, there has been very poor uptake of the Green Deal, and it is generally considered that better financial deals are available elsewhere.		Air to water heat pumps are be eligible for payments under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. They were eligible for funding under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, but this scheme closed on 31 March 2014 when the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was introduced. It might also be possible to obtain help with domestic installation costs through the Green Deal, however, there has been very poor uptake of the Green Deal, and it is generally considered that better financial deals are available elsewhere.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Absorption heat pump.		* Absorption heat pump.
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	* Thermal labyrinths.		* Thermal labyrinths.
	* Water-source heat pumps.		* Water-source heat pumps.
		+	* What is diversity in HVAC systems?

	= External references =		= External references =

Designing Buildings at 08:48, 5 July 2021

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	* Renewable energy sources: how they work and what they deliver: Part 3: Electrically driven heat pumps DG 532 3.		* Renewable energy sources: how they work and what they deliver: Part 3: Electrically driven heat pumps DG 532 3.
	* Renewable Heat Incentive.		* Renewable Heat Incentive.
		+	* Room-based heat pumps.
	* Solar-assisted heat pump.		* Solar-assisted heat pump.
	* Solar thermal systems.		* Solar thermal systems.

Designing Buildings at 07:07, 26 October 2020

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	* BSRIA [https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/air-source-heat-pumps/ Air-source heat pumps - pros, cons and considerations for specifiers]. January 2009.		* BSRIA [https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/air-source-heat-pumps/ Air-source heat pumps - pros, cons and considerations for specifiers]. January 2009.

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Designing Buildings at 09:09, 11 May 2019

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	Air to water heat pumps are be eligible for payments under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. They were eligible for funding under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, but this scheme closed on 31 March 2014 when the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was introduced. It might also be possible to obtain help with domestic installation costs through the Green Deal, however, there has been very poor uptake of the Green Deal, and it is generally considered that better financial deals are available elsewhere.		Air to water heat pumps are be eligible for payments under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. They were eligible for funding under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, but this scheme closed on 31 March 2014 when the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was introduced. It might also be possible to obtain help with domestic installation costs through the Green Deal, however, there has been very poor uptake of the Green Deal, and it is generally considered that better financial deals are available elsewhere.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Absorption heat pump.		* Absorption heat pump.
	* Actuator.		* Actuator.
		+	* BSRIA domestic hot water heat pumps testing.
	* Coefficient of Performance CoP.		* Coefficient of Performance CoP.
	* Combined heat and power CHP.		* Combined heat and power CHP.
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	* Water-source heat pumps.		* Water-source heat pumps.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* BSRIA [https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/air-source-heat-pumps/ Air-source heat pumps - pros, cons and considerations for specifiers]. January 2009.		* BSRIA [https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/air-source-heat-pumps/ Air-source heat pumps - pros, cons and considerations for specifiers]. January 2009.

−	[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 10:11, 18 August 2018

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	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.
		+	* Renewable energy sources: how they work and what they deliver: Part 3: Electrically driven heat pumps DG 532 3.
	* Renewable Heat Incentive.		* Renewable Heat Incentive.
	* Solar-assisted heat pump.		* Solar-assisted heat pump.
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	* Thermal labyrinths.		* Thermal labyrinths.
	* Water-source heat pumps.		* Water-source heat pumps.
−	* Zero Bills Home.
−	* Zero carbon homes.
−	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Editor at 10:29, 22 December 2017

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	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.
	* Renewable Heat Incentive.		* Renewable Heat Incentive.
		+	* Solar-assisted heat pump.
	* Solar thermal systems.		* Solar thermal systems.
	* Thermal labyrinths.		* Thermal labyrinths.

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	Air source heat pumps can be air-to-water systems (providing hot water for direct use or to supply radiators or underfloor heating systems), or air-to-air systems (providing hot air, either directly into an internal space, or to be distributed by fans throughout a building).		Air source heat pumps can be air-to-water systems (providing hot water for direct use or to supply radiators or underfloor heating systems), or air-to-air systems (providing hot air, either directly into an internal space, or to be distributed by fans throughout a building).

−	Air source heat pumps can reduce energy consumption, fuel bills and carbon emissions, particularly where there is no mains gas supply, and so alternative heating systems would consume electricity, ~~low pressure~~ gas (LPG), oil, or coal.	+	Air source heat pumps can reduce energy consumption, fuel bills and carbon emissions, particularly where there is no mains gas supply, and so alternative heating systems would consume electricity, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), oil, or coal.

	They require the siting of one or more units, similar to an air conditioning units, outside the building. This may require planning permission, although in some areas, some installations may be considered to be ‘permitted developments’. Siting is important, as units can generate noise, and an electricity supply is required.		They require the siting of one or more units, similar to an air conditioning units, outside the building. This may require planning permission, although in some areas, some installations may be considered to be ‘permitted developments’. Siting is important, as units can generate noise, and an electricity supply is required.

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	* Absorption heat pump.		* Absorption heat pump.
	* Actuator.		* Actuator.
		+	* Coefficient of Performance CoP.
	* Combined heat and power CHP.		* Combined heat and power CHP.
	* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.		* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.