HEAT PUMP FOR INDIVIDUAL ROOM
Main characteristic of the concept
One heat pump for space heating (or cooling) for one room of the apartment.
Heat distribution and temperatures levels
The heat distribution (heating only) occurs exclusively through air. This also offers the opportunity of providing cooling in summertime. Since it’s a modular and local system, there is no heat distribution throughout the building.
Size of building, number of apartments
Very flexible solution for covering heating (and possible cooling) needs. Rather not applicable in large buildings. Strong architectural limitation in existing buildings. For new buildings possible integration in the building façade.
DHW and storage characteristic
Separate system is required for DHW.
Energy standard, insulation level
This concept can be used for space heating in buildings with a high or intermediate energy standards. The heating capacity is limited due to the use of relatively small heat pumps units.
Complexity of installation
The complexity of installation is very low for each unit. Usually, no need for leaving the apartment in case of refurbishment.
Heat Sources
This system uses outside air as a source and will preferably be operated with air as the transfer medium for space heating.
Specific issues of the concept
Heating only. Need for other solution for DHW. Heat distribution occurs exclusively through air. May be noisy.
Positive aspects
- Flexible solution for smaller MFB’s, especially in case of individual ownership
- No distribution losses
Negative aspects
- Decentral noise of outside-air units
- Additional solution for DHW needed