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Energy and economic comparisons of a heat pump/heat store with conventional heating systems in the British climate

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  • Votsis, P. P.
  • Marquand, C. J.
  • Tassou, S. A.
  • Wilson, D. R.

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The thermodynamic and economic performance of a heat pump combined with a water heat store has been examined. The thermal store contains electrical resistance heaters which can boost the water temperature to 95°C. By utilising the off-peak tariffs for electricity it has been shown that the heat pump/heat store can compete economically with conventional central heating systems, based on an oil-fired boiler, a coal-fired boiler, or night storage heaters. To stand comparison with gas central heating, however, the cost of gas would have to increase by 6%, the capital cost of the heat pump/heat store be reduced by 20%, or the seasonal performance of the heat pump/heat store be improved by 17%.

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  • Votsis, P. P. & Marquand, C. J. & Tassou, S. A. & Wilson, D. R., 1988. "Energy and economic comparisons of a heat pump/heat store with conventional heating systems in the British climate," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 197-208.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:30:y:1988:i:3:p:197-208
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