Heating & Cooling Game Changer: Why CO2 Heat Pumps Are the Future

Arrow

CONTINUE READING

Have you ever imagined that the notorious CO2 could be a key player in cooling our planet?

Surprisingly, CO2, often villainized for its role in climate change, is now revolutionizing how we heat our homes and water. This seemingly paradoxical twist is due to its efficiency as a refrigerant in heat pump.

The Journey of Heat Pumps

Heat pumps work by using a refrigerant to transfer heat around a space, either warming or cooling it. Initially, harmful substances like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were used, but with their detrimental impact on the ozone layer, the search for alternatives led us to CO2.

Innovating With Co2

Companies like Harvest Thermal are taking heat pump technology to the next level. They’ve built upon Eco2’s SANCO2 heat pump and added two crucial components: a large water tank and a smart management system, the “smart pod.”

Efficiency Factor

The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by its coefficient of performance (COP). While your average air source heat pump has a COP of 3, Eco2’s SANCO2 heat pump boasts a COP ranging from 2.6 to 5.5, depending on the temperature.

Co2 Heat Pump’s Historical Context

CO2 was one of the first refrigerants used in the early days of refrigeration, alongside ammonia. However, it fell out of favor due to the need for high-pressure systems.

Swipe up to read the full article.