Title: Technical and economic analysis of gas-engine driven heat pump in China

Authors: Yang Zhao, Zhao Haibo, Wu Zhiguang

Addresses: Thermal Energy Research Institute of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. ' Thermal Energy Research Institute of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. ' Thermal Energy Research Institute of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

Abstract: In this paper, the primary energy ratio and economic benefit of five different heating systems are analysed. The results show that the gas-engine heat pump system has the advantages of high primary energy efficiency and favours environmental protection in contrast to the other four heating systems. At the same time, to improve the economic benefit of the energy saving and environmental protection products, it is suggested that the expense of pollution treatment should be charged.

Keywords: energy saving; environmental protection; gas-engine heat pump; heating and cooling; primary energy ratio.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.2003.003964

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2003 Vol.20 No.3, pp.223 - 232

Published online: 10 May 2004 *

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