Title: Thermodynamic analysis of a heat pump polygeneration system

Authors: Vajeer Baba Shaik; Tangellapalli Srinivas; Rajeev Kukreja

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, G.T. Road, Amritsar Bye-Pass Jalandhar (Punjab) – 144011, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, G.T. Road, Amritsar Bye-Pass Jalandhar (Punjab) – 144011, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, G.T. Road, Amritsar Bye-Pass Jalandhar (Punjab) – 144011, India

Abstract: To accomplish the drinking water, air cooling/heating, and hot water requirements for small-scale and domestic industries, a solar-powered heat pump polygeneration system is incorporated with the least floor area. It operates by extracting heat from a low-temperature source for heating or cooling. Key variables include airflow rate, temperature, and humidity. Using simulation tool, at 75% humidity and 40°C, the GOR and COP become 2.3 and 1.85. Additionally, the plant has an ECF of 2.2 and its cycle's ECF is 2.9. Furthermore, at 25°C and 75% humidity, the cycle and plant ECF were found to be 3.8 and 2.37, respectively.

Keywords: solar energy; heat pump; thermal pollution; desalination; polygeneration.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEX.2025.150018

International Journal of Exergy, 2025 Vol.48 No.3, pp.238 - 258

Received: 15 Mar 2025
Accepted: 22 May 2025
Published online: 21 Nov 2025 *

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