The variable water temperature control strategy of the air-source heat pump compatible with floor heating system for an apartment

Abstract

The adjustment of operating parameters and control strategies of an air-source heat pump (ASHP) heating system is of great significance for achieving system energy-saving. Ordinary constant supply water temperature setting could lead to higher energy consumption without concerning the changing of outdoor ambient temperature. In order to save the operational cost, we proposed a variable water temperature control strategy based on the hourly outdoor temperatures. In combination of TRNSYS simulation and experimental study, the system performance under variable supply water temperature control strategy were investigated and compared with four-period-adjusted supply water strategy and constant supply water strategy. The results showed that compared to operating at a constant supply water temperature of 35 °C, the daily power consumption of the system decreased by 56.7 % and 29.5 %, respectively under the typical high and low ambient temperature circumstances. Relative to operation with four-period-adjusted supply water temperature, the power consumption of the system decreased by 53.6 % and 24.6 %, respectively. Moreover, the variable water temperature control strategy could improve the coefficient of performance (COP) of the heating system. The control method proposed in this study would provide design reference for equipment manufacturers and help users to efficiently operate the ASHP unit.