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AIT Center for Energy: Whitepaper on industrial heat pumps
Promote heat pumps as the reference low temperature heating technology in industry Demonstrate the application and decarbonization potential of industrial heat pumps Bring industrial heat pumps to the [...] to the Whitepaper on industrial heat pumps, which presents and outlines the status of the technology and steps needed to realize its decarbonization potential. Heat pumps are an energy efficient electrification [...] having high energy and emission saving potential, uptake of heat pumps is currently limited. To improve the prospects for industrial heat pump technology, AIT, together with seven other European research
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Heat pumps: energy source of the future
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cold into heat. Heat pumps in industrial use While heat pumps are already standard in private homes and commercial applications, their use in industry is still in its infancy. Yet large heat pumps in the [...] electricity-driven pumps. Cool air can thus be transformed into heat - thus the heat pump works like a refrigerator, only in reverse and with much higher power. The advantage of heat pumps is that, on the [...] energy. Heat pumps are so environmentally friendly Whether heat pumps are good or bad for the environment depends on several factors: On the one hand, the power source used to feed the heat pump is decisive
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Planning, installation and maintenance of heat pumps
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content Planning modules Heat pump compact - introduction, environmental relevance and heat pump market Components and operation of the heat pump or chiller Dimensioning of heat pump systems Geothermal and [...] groundwater heat pump systems Air-to-water heat pumps: dimensioning and acoustics Log(p)-h diagram Practical modules Installation and maintenance of heat pump systems Practical exercise heat pump Costs Complete [...] Planning, installation and maintenance of heat pumps Planning, installation and maintenance of heat pumps In recent years, the extremely versatile heat pump technology has been able to establish itself
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Training in the field of heat pumps
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Training in the field of heat pumps Training in the field of heat pumps Continuing education and courses for heat pumps and air conditioning systems on planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance [...] read more Planning, installation and maintenance of heat pumps read more Person certification heat pumps read more Acoustic design for heat pumps read more [...] installers. Graduates of these advanced trainings are eligible for the certifications Certified Heat Pump Installer or Planner and/or the refrigeration certification according to category II (authorization
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Gasthermenersatz (gas boiler replacement)
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replace gas boilers in large-volume residential buildings. Heat pumps are now the dominant heating technology in new buildings. The heat pump provides far more thermal energy than the electrical energy [...] development of cost-effective, modular heat pumps with environmentally friendly refrigerant. The result of the project is decentralized, sound-optimized heat pumps for heating, cooling and hot water, which, thanks [...] residential buildings. During operation, a heat storage tank and the development of the heat source are still required. The heat source is optimally shared by all heat pumps in the building, either using the outside
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Acoustic design for heat pumps
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Acoustic design for heat pumps Acoustic design for heat pumps The low installation costs and small footprint of air-to-water heat pumps are unbeatable compared to other heat source systems. The disadvantage [...] therefore teaches competencies in the correct handling of the challenge of noise in heat pumps, with a focus on air-source heat pumps. Costs EUR 140,- excl. × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind mit einem * markiert [...] system efficiency compared to other heat sources does not come into play as much today. However, minimizing noise emissions is a challenge with air-to-water heat pumps. A large number of influencing variables
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AIT DEVELOPS DECENTRALIZED HEAT PUMPS TO REPLACE GAS BOILERS
develop a modular heat pump with environmentally friendly refrigerant as a gas boiler replacement in large-volume residential buildings. DECENTRALIZED, SOUND-OPTIMIZED HEAT PUMPS FOR HEATING, COOLING AND HOT [...] development of cost-effective, modular heat pumps with environmentally friendly refrigerant. The results of the project are decentralized, sound-optimized heat pumps for heating, cooling and hot water, which, [...] buildings. During operation, a heat storage tank and the development of the heat source are still required. The heat source is optimally shared by all heat pumps in the building, either using the
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fit4power2heat
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fit4power2heat fit4power2heat Exploring the realization of heat pump pooling for urban heat grids. The integration of heat pumps can increase the economic efficiency of existing heat grids and support [...] for heat pumps in rural district heating networks in Austria Investigating heat pums pooling conzepts in rural district heating networks in Austria Market options for the integration of heat pumps in the [...] for small and medium-sized urban heat grids, especially with regard to synergies between the heat and electricity markets. The main focus was the application of heat pump pooling for participation in short-term
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IEA HPT Annex 56
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Things (IoT) for heat pumps As digitalization progresses, heat pumps are becoming part of the Internet of Things (IoT). In this project, the opportunities and challenges of IoT-capable heat pumps for the use [...] challenges of IoT-enabled heat pumps for household, commercial and industrial applications and to make them available to the relevant target groups, in particular OEMs, heat pump manufacturers, associations [...] framework conditions will be surveyed in order to make sensible use of heat pumps as IoT components. It will also be worked out how heat pumps can be represented by suitable data and information models and which
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Laboratories
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functional tests for the following heat pump technologies Air/water heat pumps (up to 75 kW) Brine/water and water/water heat pumps (up to 100 kW) Direct expansion/water heat pumps (up to 35 kW) Independent accredited [...] Laboratories Laboratories Heat pump laboratory Heat Pump Laboratory Measurements for EHPA quality label, NF PAC certification, MCS certification, EU EcoLabel Classification according to the Energy Labelling [...] and assessment of innovative heat exchanger concepts for thermal stores and heat pumps Characterisation and development of innovative thermal stores Infrastructure Heat sources and sinks: Thermal oil:
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Heat Pump Technologies
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Heat Pump Technologies Heat pump technologies With its many years of research work, applied development, accredited testing and modern training methods, the AIT offers comprehensive know-how for manufacturers [...] MSc. Business Manager / Heat Pump Technologies +43(0) 50 550-6509 christian.koefinger(at)ait.ac.at Acoustic AIT's range of services includes acoustic characterization of heat pumps, support in development [...] Modeling (BIM) enables an optimal integration of heat pumps, which will be a fixed component of buildings in the future. With many years of experience in heat pump research and building simulation using BIM
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Person certification heat pumps
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modules of the further education program "Planning and Installation of Heat Pump Heating Systems" (formerly "Certified Heat Pump Installer or Planner") at AIT or in an equivalent further education program [...] Person certification heat pumps Person certification heat pumps After successfully passing the access examination and meeting further criteria, certification can be applied for in the respective subject [...] Note: Currently, personal certification in the field of heat-pumps is not carried out in the accredited scheme, but the certificates "Certified heat-pump installer" and "-planner" enjoy a high reputation due
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Industrial heat pumps for a climate-neutral European industry
driven heat pump uses the hot air from the kiln and the moist exhaust air from the dryer to supply hot water at 90°C for the dryers. The DryFiciency heat pump sits on top of the thermal heat pump and provides [...] "With heat pumps, previously unused waste heat can be reintegrated into the process. However, most industrial processes require process heat at a high temperature, so in DryFiciency we developed heat pumps [...] use of heat pumps as an alternative to conventional fossil natural gas for many industrial drying processes. The technology developed shows in the first tests running across Europe that heat pumps can deliver
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Projects
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Projects Green Heat Pump Next generation heat pump for retrofitting buildings PowerPack Immobilie II metaTGA MetabuildingLabs IEA HPP Annex 43 IEA HPT Annex 60 Retrofitting Heat Pump Systems in Large [...] Non-domestic Buildings HVAC Positioner The first App for selecting the most suitable heat pump BIMBestand IEA HPT Annex 63 Auswirkungen der Platzierung von Wärmepumpen auf die Schallemissionen
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Visit us at the CHILLVENTA 2022 in Nuremberg!
services in the field of heat pumps and refrigeration. Special highlights at our booth are: - Augmented Reality Industry Simulator for optimizing industrial applications with heat pumps and renewable energies [...] by means of an acoustic camera - Heat pumps with natural refrigerants and lowest refrigerant quantities using the example of our beer cooler sausage warmer heat pump Chillventa | AIT Austrian Institute [...] CHILLVENTA, the leading trade fair and conference for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump technology, will again take place live in Nuremberg. The AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology
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HVAC Positioner
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suitable heat pump AIT Center for Energy developed the first APP for optical and acoustic positioning of heating and cooling devices Heat pumps are the first choice, if it concerns to bring heating cost saving [...] ul heat production together. However their acquisition is a long-term decision and requires exact planning. The HVAC Positioner is the first and only App that uses augmented reality to place a heat pump [...] environment. The implemented real-time sound propagation calculation allows to position the system (heat pump or refrigeration system) perfectly according to current regulations and personal preferences. The
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Acoustic optimization of heat pumps
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Acoustic optimization of heat pumps Acoustic Optimization Of Heat Pumps The range of services includes acoustic characterization of heat pumps, development support and optimization, and scientific consulting [...] allows the positioning of up to 64 microphones around the heat pump in a climate chamber. The data can be recorded over several cycles of the heat pump so that a time-, frequency-, and direction-dependent analysis [...] determination can also be performed for heat pump components. Refrigerant distribution is accessible by combining it with the analysis of the incident flow of the heat exchanger. Measurements in acoustically
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Steam without gas
Process Heat GmbH has already developed a heat pump that can deliver up to 165°C and is based on a reciprocating compressor. This heat pump is now being adapted to use natural refrigerants to first heat the [...] consists of a steam-generating heat pump from SPH Sustainable Process Heat GmbH, which is combined with steam compressors to produce steam at 11 bar(a)/184°C. The heat pump is used in the production of [...] steam-generating heat pump operating exclusively with natural refrigerants at 11 bar and 184°C. In the temperature range below 200°C, the use of industrial high-temperature heat pumps has enormous potential
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Laboratories
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for heat storage and heat pumps. Characterization and development of novel thermal energy storage systems. Infrastructure Heat sources and sinks: Thermal oil: up to 350°C, up to 50kW. Pressurized water: [...] storage and water heating Measurement and classification of thermal storage tanks / water heaters. Determination of heat loss rate and analysis of heat loss by thermography and heat flow plates. Efficiency [...] applications of heat pumps. Investigation and evaluation of novel storage materials (PCM, thermochemical) for use in industrial processes. Development and evaluation of innovative heat exchanger concepts for
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IEA HPT Annex 58
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IEA HPT Annex 58 High temperature heat pumps Industrial heat pumps, especially high temperature heat pumps with grid temperatures higher than 100°C, are a central element in the future energy system. In [...] use of high temperature heat pumps in industry, this project will provide an overview of the technological possibilities up to the acquisition process of high temperature heat pumps. This should increase
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