APPLICATION OF OPEN CYCLE MECHANICAL VAPOUR COMPRESSION HEAT PUMP IN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. PART 1. DISTILLATION AND EVAPORATION PLANTS


Authors: Slav Valchev, Nenko Nenov
Keywords: mechanical vapour recompression, coefficient of performance, energy cost, open cycle heat pump

Abstract:
A review and analysis of application of open cycle heat pumps with mechanical compression in distillation and evaporation plants are performed. Main elements and specifics of operation of heat pump system are considered. Characteristics for energy efficiency assessment of heat pump systems are given.Download article