WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

Now that you know how to determine the amount of outside air needed for a given space, it’s time to think about how to bring the air into a space that is conditioned by a WSHP. There are two main ways to bring outside air into the space. Outside air can be introduced….

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WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

In our previous series, Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems, we covered the advantages, operation, and piping design options for a system that utilizes water source heat pumps (WSHPs). Now it’s time to dig into the overall mechanical design….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 4: Piping Design

Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 4: Piping Design

One of the most appealing aspects of WSHPs in commercial applications is the overall simplification of piping. After all, you can eliminate the need for chilled, hot and condenser water piping. So instead of choosing between a 2- or 4-pipe system, you have the option of….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 3: Basic Operation

Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 3: Basic Operation

WSHPs operate similarly to traditional air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in that they transfer heat rather than creating it from a combustible fuel. Both incorporate a refrigeration cycle to facilitate heat transfer and both include a valve to reverse the cycle, depending on whether the unit is in heating or cooling mode. The primary distinction between WSHPs and ASHPs is….

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