Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) European HVAC Journal
Publication Date
Page Numbers
14 to 18
Volume
51
Issue
5
Abstract
Air source heat pumps are easily applied to buildings almost anywhere. They are widespread in milder climate regions but their use in cold regions is hampered due to low efficiency and heating capacity at cold outdoor temperatures. This article describes selected R&D activities aimed at improving their cold weather performance.