The objectives of IEA HPP Annex 32 are the further development of heat pumps for the application in low energy houses.
A focus are multifunctional, highly integrated heat pump system. Research is mainly related to the component level, system level and the system design
- Component level: Optimised components/units
- Capacity range
- Better component performance (e.g. auxiliary energy consumption)
- System level: System integration/Standard systems/Best practice systems
- Simplification of systems, design process
- Integration of new functions: space cooling option, humidification, dehumidification (US, JP)
- Prove of feasability of system solutions by field testing
- Evaluation of optimisation potentials by field testing => best practice systems
- Design guidelines
- as technical handbooks, checklists, computational tools, standard calculations methods
- Robust systems for improved real-world operation (energy consumption)
- for the Target Groups: Users, installers, consultants, designers, manufacturers, building companies
