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Effect of refrigerant charge and TXV opening on the performance of air-source heat pump water heater

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Abstract

This paper describes the experiment carried out to analyze the effects of improper refrigerant charge and incorrect TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve) opening on the air-source heat pump water heater using R134A. The performance of the system were measured in combinations of four refrigerant charges of 70%, 85%, 100% and 115% of the optimal value and three TXV opening of 30%, 45% and 60% of full opening at ambient temperature of 20D/15W (dry-bulb temperature/wet-bulb temperature). The results showed that the maximum COP was nearly 33%, 31.9% and 4.4% higher than that of 70%, 85% and 115% of the optimal refrigerant charge at 60% TXV opening, respectively. And it was found that the increase in TXV opening can enhance COP when water temperature exceeded 30°C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGreen Building, Materials and Civil Engineering - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on GreenBuilding, Materials and Civil Engineering, GBMCE 2014
EditorsJimmy C.M. Kao, Wen-Pei Sung, Ran Chen
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages657-661
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781138026698
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event4th International Conference on Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering, GBMCE 2014 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 21 Aug 201422 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameGreen Building, Materials and Civil Engineering - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on GreenBuilding, Materials and Civil Engineering, GBMCE 2014

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering, GBMCE 2014
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period21/08/1422/08/14

Keywords

  • Heat pump
  • Refrigerant charge
  • TXV opening
  • Water heater

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