mM Lesson 27 na m@ Water-Source Heat Pumps for Special ma Applications qQuninul VUREROREROROROEEOBJECTIVES After completing this Lesson, you will be able to: "Describe the features and functions provided by electronic controllers in water-source heat pumps. = List typical safety cut-out pressures used in water-source heat pump applications. = Discuss water-source heat pump applications in which supplemental heat may be needed. "= Identify the range of standard water temperatures used by major manufacturers of water-source heat pumps. = Explain how heat recovery units are used to provide domestic hot water. = Explain how humidity control is provided by using hot gas reheat. ™ Discuss the guidelines for heating and dehumidifying indoor swimming pool areas. ™ Describe common uses of water-to-water heat pump systems. {© Copyrign 204 by te Retiorason Soi Enger Soe,Lesson 27 Water-Source Heat Pumps for Special Applications Mineo (TER-SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS TYPICALLY ARE REFERRED TO AS \ \ ] closed-loop, open-loop, and earth-coupled systems. When closed- Joop systems are used, the water is circulated through special (polyethylene plastic) piping that has been buried in the earth. The solution circulated may be a mixture of water and antifreeze. In these cases, there is, no waste water to dispose of. Open-loop systems draw water from the source and return it to an appropriate area. In many cases, returning the water is more difficult than drawing the water from the source. It is common to find soil conditions that make it necessary to install several return wells for each supply well. Each system must be designed to work in the soil conditions that exist at the job site, ‘The basic operating principle of a water-source heat pump is that heat is rejected to the water from the air being cooled in the cooling cycle and heat is extracted from the water by the air being heated in the heating cycle, Dehumidification is accomplished in the same manner as itis in air-to-air cooling units—that is, by removing water vapor from the air in the form of condensate. A fluorocarbon refrigerant is used as the heat transfer medium, just as itis in air-to-air units ‘The refrigeration system components, with the exception of some water-side items, are the same as those used in any other type of heat pump system, Water- source heat pumps are a good option for heating and cooling buildings where an adequate source of water or ground area is available. 700-227