Title :
Residential heat pump experiments in Philadelphia ¿ Installation and operating experience
Author :
Harlow, J. H. ; Klapper, G. E.
Author_Institution :
Philadelphia Electric Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Abstract :
In order to investigate the practicability of using heat pumps for year-round residential heating and cooling in the Philadelphia area, two experimental installations were operated for 2 years, using earth as a heat source. This paper describes the installations, presents essential performance data, and concludes that the satisfactory performance experienced may be bettered by specific technical improvements.
Keywords :
Coils; Earth; Heat pumps; Refrigerants; Space heating; Valves;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1953.6371303
