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Why do buffers get such a bad press? They aren't evil, they're just not properly designed. I buffer should hold a volume of heat and absorb swings ...
@JamesPa OK, I'll give it a go (no promises), point me in the direction of what you're trying to solve. Edit: Just had a thought, one technique I u...
@cathoderay Ah OK, sounds like an interesting way to observe heat loss. I didn't mean to step on people's toes. I'm looking forward to seeing more d...
Heat transfer through objects can be determined by the equation: Q = U.A.DT Q = Energy transfered, kJ U = Heat Transfer Coefficient, kJ/m2/C A...
A slight distraction: But just to show what high temperature heat pumps can really do! Bob
Ah....yes, sorry. The spreadsheet is actually a generic calculation. My comment "the ASHP power at 12kW" was me trying to say "I've limited the inpu...
I find myself hoping for cold weather and more data 😉 Bob
Yeh...those are them 🙂 Bob
@transparent Yes, all those reasons crossed my mind when I was designing the original system. To answer your original question, please see the attac...
@cathoderay It's great your house is now getting too warm, we're making progress. It looks to me as though the average ASHP power is higher with the...
Sure, here's bunch of pictures. The plate exchanger is shoe horned into the back of the airing cupboard, it's not easy to get photos of. ...
@Transparent it's an interesting proposal. I don't think the energy balance quite works. The radiators and hot water tap remove energy from the sys...
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