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Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Air to Water Heat Pump system operation
This sounds like a bug in the HPWH model when the outdoor temp is below
the minimum. Please send this email to energyplus-support@xxxxxxxx Also
attach the input file and let us know which weather file you are using.
dashamir marini wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I have carry out one Air-to-Water Heat Pump system simulation, using
> Radiant Low Temperature as zone equipment (depending on
> HeatPumpWaterHeater and RadLoHe&CooAuto examples file of E+).
> I'm having trouble about system function.
> In E+ in/outRef at Heat Pump:WaterHeater section in Field: Minimum
> Inlet Air
> Temperature for Heat Pump Compressor Operation is citated that:
> minimum inlet air dry-bulb temperature should be greater than or equal
> to 5 Celcius.
>
> Using this (5 celcius) value in my input file see that
> HPWHPLANTDXCOIL:DX Coil Total Water Heating Rate[W](Hourly)
> in output variables for outside temperature less than 5 Celcius all
> values are 0 for timestep being
> reported (which is ok because is defined from above field), but from
> other side the Water Heater Tank Temperature is
> always at hissetpoint temperature defined in input field and also the
> radiant system is always working normaly for all timesteps
> althought heat pump compressors is not working.
> In my input file have not input any hybrit system in combination with
> Heat Pump Water Heater (like Photovoltaic, heat exgshous recovery..)
>
> Has anybody any idea to explain how does the system can work in these
> conditions ?
>
> waiting for your answer.....
>
> all the best
> Dashamir
>
>
>
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