Common abbrevations
Below common abbreviations related to heat pumping technology are listed. The list is not complete and it will continuously be updated.
Below common abbreviations related to heat pumping technology are listed. The list is not complete and it will continuously be updated.
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AHU
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An air handling unit, or air handler
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ATES
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Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage
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BHE
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Borehole Heat Exchangers
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BTES
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Borehole Thermal Energy Storage
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COP
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Coefficient Of Performance
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CFC
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Chlorofluorocarbon
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DHW
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Domestic Hot Water
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DX
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Direct Expansion
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EER
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Energy Efficiency Ratio, referred to cooling
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EES
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Earth Energy System
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GCHP
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Ground Coupled Heat Pump
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GHP
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Geothermal Heat Pump
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GSHP
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Ground Source Heat Pump
or Gas-Engine driven Heat Pumps |
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GWHP
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Ground Water Heat Pump
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GWP
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Global Warming Potential
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HCFC
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Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
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HDH
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Cumulative Heating Degree Hours
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HEX
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Heat Exchanger for open systems
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HFC
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Hydrofluorocarbon
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HSPF
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Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
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HVAC
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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ODP
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Ozone Depletion Potential
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PER
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Primary Energy Ratio
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RES
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Renewable Energy Sources
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SCOP
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Seasonal Coefficient of Performance
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SEER
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Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, referred to cooling
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SPER
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Seasonal Primary Energy Ratio
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SGE
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Shallow Geothermal Energy
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SPF
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Seasonal Performance Factor
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UTES
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Underground Thermal Energy Storage
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