How does a Heat Pump Work?
Basic Principle:
Heat pumps use a small amount of energy to transfer heat from one place to another. They typically move heat using a refrigerant cycle, which involves evaporation, compression, condensation, and expansion of a refrigerant to absorb and release heat.
Components:
The main components of a heat pump include the evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve.
These components are like those in a refrigeration system or air conditioner.
Operation Modes:
Heating Mode: In heating mode, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air, ground, or water, and pumps it indoors.
Cooling Mode: In cooling mode, it reverses the operation, extracting heat from inside and expelling it outside, effectively cooling the interior.
Energy Efficiency:
Heat pumps are up to 75% more energy-efficient than traditional electric or gas heaters.
They use electricity to move heat rather than generate it, which can result in significant cost savings over time.
