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HEAT PUMPS Efficiency and Technology
By Aakash Harpalani
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OVERVIEW

• Efficiency
• New Technology
• Variations
• Resources

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Efficiency

• Uses one third energy as electric heater
• Cold weather hinders total efficiency
• Possesses internal backup electric system
• Turning system off cycling losses

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New Technology

• Variable Speed
• Automatically adjusts output to requirements
• Increases efficiency
• Scroll Compressor
• Results in higher efficiency during winter
• Reduces noise level

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Variations

• Gas Compression Heat Pump
• Phase Change Heat Pump
• Thermoelectric Heat Pump
• Geothermal Heat Pump

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Resources

• Energy Outlet Heat Pumps
• http//energyoutlet.com/res/heatpump/
• Energy Efficient Heat Pump - http//doityourself
  .com/heatpump/energyheatpump.htm
• Heating -
• http//encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761573616_3/H
  eating_Ve ntilating_and_Air_Conditioning_(HVAC).ht
  mlp23
• Heat pump - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_pump