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ME-459: Heat pump systems

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This course aims to study heat pumping cycles and technologies, and equipment, such as compressors (positive displacement and dynamic), heat exchangers, and expansion valves.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/heat-pump-systems-ME-459

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Summary

This course aims to study heat pumping cycles and technologies, and equipment, such as compressors (positive displacement and dynamic), heat exchangers, and expansion valves.

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/heat-pump-systems-ME-459

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ME-459

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Lectures in this course (20)

Power Cycles & Heat Pumps Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the historical context and modern applications of heating and cooling technologies.

Energy Consumption and CO2 Concentration Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the impact of population growth on energy consumption and CO2 concentration, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy sources and efficiency improvements.

Ideal Compression: Power Cycles & Heat Pumps Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores ideal compression in power cycles, discussing real processes, efficiency, and comparison.

Compressor Performance: Efficiency and Volumetric Modulation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores compressor efficiency, suction volume modulation, and injected compressors for heat pumps.

Heat Exchangers: Fundamentals and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the fundamentals and applications of heat exchangers in heat pumps.

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