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Experimental Evaluation And Modeling Of Engine Driven Heat Pump, Isaac Y. Mahderekal May 2009

Experimental Evaluation And Modeling Of Engine Driven Heat Pump, Isaac Y. Mahderekal

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Recently, the Gas Engine-Driven Heat Pump (GHP) System has become an economic choice and more attractive climate control system than the conventional air conditioner due to its advantage in reducing fossil fuel consumption and environmental pollution. The GHP is a new type of heat pump in which the compressor (the core part) is driven by a gas engine. The GHP typically uses the work produced by the engine to drive a vapor-compression heat pump. At the same time, the waste heat rejected by the engine is used for heating purposes.

To improve the system performance of the GHP, a numerical …