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Ductless Heat PumpsDuctless Heat PumpsGary NordeenGary Nordeen
January 2009January 2009
www.nwBuildings.org/[email protected]
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Outline• Heat Pump Basics• Ductless Heat Pumps
• Efficiency• Advantages• Commercial installations
• Planning (applications, codes)• Purchasing (sizing, styles)• Installation (locating, condensate, power)• Commissioning• Maintenance
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What is a Heat Pump?What is a Heat Pump?
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Heat Pump Components
CompressorEvaporator
CondenserExpansion Valve
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What’s a Split System?• An HVAC system with components
located both inside and outside
Compressor/Condenser – outsideAir handler - inside
• Mini Split• Multi-Zone (Multi-Split)
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Multi-Split System
• Suitable for multiple zones withvarying loads
• One outdoor unit, several indoor units,one controller
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OK, WhatOK, What’’s a Ductless Heat Pumps a Ductless Heat Pump??
• 30-year history• Many manufacturers *• Split system• Air Source heat pump• No ducts• Efficient
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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How Efficient ?
• Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio# of BTU of cooling from one watt of energy
SEER = 20+
• Heating Season Performance Factor# of BTU of heating from one watt of energy
HSPF = 9+
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How EfficientHow Efficient
• What does it save over electricresistance?
• HSPF-COP
• $1 worth of heat from an electricresistance heat = $3 worth of heat froma DHP
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AHRI
The Air Conditioning, Heating andRefrigeration Institute is a tradeassociation that produces the
AHRI Certified Product Directory
http://www.ahridirectory.org/ahridirectory/pages/vrfhp/VRFHP9-17-08.pdf
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Advantages ofAdvantages ofDuctless HeatDuctless Heat
PumpsPumps
• High efficiency• Low cost heating and cooling• Zonal system• Improve occupant comfort• Easy installation• Eliminates ductwork• Efficient at low outdoor temps
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High Efficiency – Lower Cost
• Inverter technology
• Allows variable speed operation
• High SEER and HSPF
• SEER ratings of 20+
• HSPF ratings of 9.0
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Zonal Systems
• Only heat or cool areas in use-not theentire building
• Can result in increased occupantcomfort
• Ducted systems waste 10% -30%+
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Special Considerations inSpecial Considerations inCommercial InstallsCommercial Installs
• Ventilation requirements
15-20 cfm/person(ASHRAE 62.1 or IMC Chapter 11)
• Interactions with existing systems
Simultaneous heating and cooling
• Power supply requirements
• Building control systems
• Amount of refrigerant allowed by IMC
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Questions?
Next we’ll cover
• Planning (applications, codes, purpose)
• Purchasing (sizing, styles, shop)
• Installation (locating, condensate, power)
• Commissioning
• Maintenance
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Think you are Ready?Think you are Ready?Planning QuestionsPlanning Questions
• Is my application a good one?
• Can I meet all required codes?
• Will it save money or improvecomfort?
• Can the unit be installed where I wantto install it?
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Planning: Good ApplicationsPlanning: Good Applications
• Add cooling to an existing zone
• Supplemental heating and cooling foran undersized zone
• Heat or cool a smallarea to allow shuttingdown a large system
• Computer roombackup or cooling
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Planning: CodesPlanning: Codes
• Commercial buildings must beventilated during occupied hours *
• Check airside economizer requirementsand exceptions
• Simultaneous heating & coolingprohibitions
• Pressure testing of refrigerant lines
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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Planning: Save Money?Planning: Save Money?
• Offset more expensive heating and/orcooling with higher efficiencyequipment
• Extend the life and reduce maintenanceof existing equipment
• Zonal heating
• Calculate fuel costs to be sure*
• Value of improved comfort
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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Planning: Where NOT to InstallPlanning: Where NOT to Install
• If your centralsystem hasexisting problems
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Planning: Where NOT to InstallPlanning: Where NOT to Install
• In hospital treatmentareas
• In areas withcorrosives or dust inthe air
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Now You are Ready?Now You are Ready?Before You BuyBefore You Buy
• What size heat pump do I need?
• Providing heating or cooling or both?
• Determine the number of zones
• Calculate heating / cooling loads*
• Voltage requirements
• Comparison shop
• Check for rebates or incentives
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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Sizing ConsiderationsSizing Considerations
• Determine the load *
• Supplemental heating or cooling
• DHP for entire load?
• Where does ventilation air come from?
• Does the DHP have to heat or cooloutside air? *
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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Choose an Indoor UnitChoose an Indoor Unit
• Wall mounted
• Ceiling hung
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Choose an Indoor UnitChoose an Indoor Unit
• In-Ceiling Unit
• Concealed duct(ducted ductless)
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Installing Ductless Heat PumpsInstalling Ductless Heat Pumps
• Plan the installation
• Install outdoor unit
• Power supply
• Install indoor unit(s)
• Connect refrigerant and power lines
• Run condensate drain
• Commission the unit
* www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
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HowEasy?
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Installing the Outdoor UnitInstalling the Outdoor Unit• Provide secure
mounting• Check clearances• Determine line set
length and heightrestrictions
• Locating onbuilding
• Seal wallpenetrations
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Locating the Outdoor Unit(sLocating the Outdoor Unit(s))
Outdoor units may be placed on ground orattached to the building
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Power SupplyPower Supply
• 208v-230v fromelectrical panel tooutdoor unit
• Provide electricaldisconnect
• Provide separatebreaker for DHP
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Line Sets & Power ConnectionsLine Sets & Power Connections
• 230 power frompanel
• Power to indoorunits
• Refrigerant lines
• 2 indoor unitsinstalled
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Locating the Indoor Unit(s)Locating the Indoor Unit(s)
• Noise levels• Air circulation• Line set location• Condensate drain• Power
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Locate the Indoor UnitLocate the Indoor Unit
• Can installationclearances be met?
• If using a concealedduct unit
• Check allowableduct lengths
• Never install inunconditionedspace
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Removable filters forcleaning Electrical connection
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Condensate LineCondensate Line
• Route to storm drain or sanitary drain
OR
• Provide small condensate pump whichmay be included with some models
• Pumps require power
• Trap may be necessary
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Commissioning the UnitCommissioning the Unit
• Refrigerant charge – R-410
• Recommended: have it done bycontractor with the proper equipment
• EPA requires license to service systemwhen refrigerant loss is a risk
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Commissioning the Unit
• When ductless heat pumpsupplements existing HVAC system:
Set and lock unit cooling and/orheating temperatures so the moreefficient heat pump comes on first
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DonDon’’t Forget Maintenancet Forget Maintenance
• Clean air filter(s) regularly
• Check outdoor coils for blockageannually
• Check the condensate drain and panto make sure condensate can drainfreely from the unit
• If using wireless controls, changebatteries as needed
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Summary
Ductless heat pumps are:• Market ready
• Efficient
• Easy to Install
• Quiet
• Cost effective
• Available in various design options
• Good supplemental or primary heatingor cooling system
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More InformationMore Information
The Northwest Building Efficiency Centerhas posted supplementary resources
related to ductless heat pump technology at:
www.nwBuildings.org/dhp.aspx
Contact Us: [email protected]