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DE2006850491

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Bergander, M. J.
Page Count	36
Abstract	The main objective of this project is to confirm on a well-instrumented prototype the theoretically derived claims of higher efficiency and coefficient of performance for geothermal heat pumps based on a new regenerative thermodynamic cycle as comparing to existing technology. In order to demonstrate the improved performance of the prototype, it will be compared to published parameters of commercially available geothermal heat pumps manufactured by U.S. and foreign companies. Other objectives are to optimize the design parameters and to determine the economic viability of the new technology.
Keywords	Vapor compression refrigeration cycle Heat pumps Thermodynamic cycle Energy efficiency Design Prototypes Coefficients Performance Economic analysis Technology assessment
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Magnetic Development, Inc., Madison, CT.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200615

New Regenerative Cycle for Vapor Compression Refrigeration (Final Report, September 30, 2004-September 30, 2005).

New Regenerative Cycle for Vapor Compression Refrigeration (Final Report, September 30, 2004-September 30, 2005).
DE2006850491

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Bergander, M. J.
Page Count	36
Abstract	The main objective of this project is to confirm on a well-instrumented prototype the theoretically derived claims of higher efficiency and coefficient of performance for geothermal heat pumps based on a new regenerative thermodynamic cycle as comparing to existing technology. In order to demonstrate the improved performance of the prototype, it will be compared to published parameters of commercially available geothermal heat pumps manufactured by U.S. and foreign companies. Other objectives are to optimize the design parameters and to determine the economic viability of the new technology.
Keywords	Vapor compression refrigeration cycle Heat pumps Thermodynamic cycle Energy efficiency Design Prototypes Coefficients Performance Economic analysis Technology assessment
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Magnetic Development, Inc., Madison, CT.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200615