How a heat pump works

 

Bulb

 

 

Pressure

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Service

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switch

switch

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low

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4-way valve

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Suction accumulator

 

Service

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Non-return

valve

Refrigerant flow in heating mode.

Refrigerant flow in defrost mode.

Heat transfer fluid out.

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Heat transfer fluid in.

The route of the refrigerant through the heat pump in heating mode

1The refrigerant meets the outdoor air in the evaporator (heat exchanger). The air is drawn through the evapora- tor by a fan located on top of the heat pump. The refrigerant, which was previously in a liquid state, will evaporate in this process. The pressure is low and heat is required. Heat is taken from the outdoor air. A sensor in the expansion valve (6) ensures the evaporator utilises as much of the "free energy" as possible before the refrigerant (in a gas state) is led into the compressor.

2The compressor increases the pressure of the refrigerant. The temperature of the vapour reaches approximately +100ºC. The warm gas is then led into the condenser.

3The condenser is the heat pump’s heat emitting part. In the condenser, which is a fully soldered heat exchanger in stainless steel, the refrigerant (gas state) meets the water from the heating system (radiators and floor coils). When the warm gas is cooled by the circulating heating water, it changes into a liquid state (condenses). Energy is emitted in this process to the heating system or the hot water. After the condenser, the refrigerant, which is now in liquid form, continues through a drying filter.

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The drying filter is used to collect any moisture in the system. After the filter, the refrigerant passes through a sight glass.

The sight glass is used to check the level in the system. There should be no bubbles in the sight glass during normal operations. However, there might be bubbles when the heat pump is started and stopped or during defrosting. After the sight glass, the refrigerant continues on to an expansion valve.

6The refrigerant pressure is lowered in the expansion valve. This also causes the temperature to drop. When the refrigerant has left the valve and passes the evaporator it changes to vapour again. This completes the refrigerant circuit. The expansion valve is equipped with a sensor (bulb) just before the compressor. The sensor controls the amount of fluid entering the evaporator.

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Optima Company 600 - 1700 manual How a heat pump works
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600 - 1700 specifications

The Optima Company 600 - 1700 is a sophisticated product line designed to meet the demanding needs of modern industrial applications. Recognized for its efficiency and versatility, the Optima 600 - 1700 series has gained traction across various sectors, including manufacturing, chemical processing, and energy production.

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