High-Temperature Heat Pump for Commercial Space and Water Heating

Processes in buildings and industrial applications account for 60% of direct and indirect CO2 emissions. More than 1.8 quads of energy are used annually in gas-fired equipment for commercial heating applications, accounting for more than 94 MMT of CO2 emissions in 2021. This project focuses on the development and performance optimization of a high-temperature heat pump for space and water heating for commercial buildings. The team intends to design and demonstrate a 30kW or higher capacity heat pump that can provide at least 180F sink temperature with acceptable COP.