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Comprehensive study of high temperature heat pump configurations: A framework of performance and application

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  • Sharevska, Maja
  • Sharevska, Monika
  • Brem, Gerrit
  • Hoogsteen, Gerwin
  • Hurink, Johann
  • Pozarlik, Artur
  • Hajimolana, Yashar

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High temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) are essential technology for the electrification of industrial thermal processes. However, their widespread deployment is conditioned by the development of a framework for selecting the optimal HTHP configuration and refrigerant.

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  • Sharevska, Maja & Sharevska, Monika & Brem, Gerrit & Hoogsteen, Gerwin & Hurink, Johann & Pozarlik, Artur & Hajimolana, Yashar, 2025. "Comprehensive study of high temperature heat pump configurations: A framework of performance and application," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 334(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:334:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225031676
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.137525
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