In a heat pump
- the compressor loses heat.
- the condenser loses heat.
- the evaporator loses heat.
Explanation
In the refrigeration cycle the condenser is where high-pressure refrigerant rejects its latent heat to the surroundings as it changes from vapour to liquid. The evaporator absorbs heat and the compressor adds energy, so the heat-losing component is the condenser.
Max_Bellamy asking:
Can anyone explain this? I always feel that heat pumps always gain heat during heating
Community Comments (1)
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tsukiyo92 Posts: 13 15.07.2014 / 06:08
The condenser compress and condense the fluid, making its temperature increase due to released heat of 'latent heat of evaporation'.
Elevated temperature doesn't means gaining heat energy, but easily to dissipate heat, thus losses heat.
Elevated temperature doesn't means gaining heat energy, but easily to dissipate heat, thus losses heat.
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