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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 111, 2019
CLIMA 2019 Congress
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Article Number | 01063 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
Section | Advanced HVAC&R&S Technology | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201911101063 | |
Published online | 13 August 2019 |
The modelling of reverse defrosting cycles of air-to-water heat pumps with TRNSYS
Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, Bologna, 40136, Italy
* Corresponding author: matteo.dongellini@unibo.it
The most widespread defrosting technique adopted by Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) during the heating season is Reverse Cycle Defrosting (RCD). In this paper a dynamic model of RCD, based on performance data provided by the heat pump manufacturer, designed for TRNSYS and with a core-structure suitable for commercial units, is presented. A defrost cycle is divided in three phases. First, the unit heating capacity is reduced as a linear function of the ice layer thickness (Pre-Defrost phase). Subsequently, the reverse cycle operating mode is modelled on the basis of the performance data given by the manufacturer (Defrost phase) and, finally, the heat pump performances are altered taking into account the higher surface temperature of the external coil after the reverse mode (Post-Defrost phase). Then, the influence of defrosting energy losses on the heat pump seasonal performance factor in sites characterized by different climatic conditions has been assessed. Results point out that the ASHP seasonal efficiency decreases of about 5% taking into account defrost energy losses; in addition, the influence of defrost cycles on the internal air temperature is studied by assessing under which conditions the indoor thermal comfort can be guaranteed even in presence of frequent defrost cycles.
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