lämpöpumpputekniikka

Lämpöpumpputekniikka is a Finnish term that translates to heat pump technology. It refers to a system that transfers thermal energy from a source of heat to a destination called a heat sink. Heat pumps are commonly used for heating and cooling applications in buildings, as well as for water heating.

The fundamental principle behind heat pump technology is the refrigeration cycle, which involves a refrigerant circulating through a closed loop. The refrigerant absorbs heat from a colder source, such as the outside air, ground, or water, and then releases it at a higher temperature to a warmer destination, like the indoor air or a heating system. This process is reversed for cooling.

There are several types of heat pumps, primarily categorized by their heat source and heat sink. Air-to-air heat pumps transfer heat between the outside air and indoor air. Air-to-water heat pumps use outside air as the heat source and heat water for a heating system. Geothermal heat pumps utilize the stable temperature of the earth as their heat source.

Lämpöpumpputekniikka offers significant energy efficiency advantages. By moving heat rather than generating it through combustion, heat pumps can achieve a coefficient of performance (COP) greater than one, meaning they deliver more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume. This makes them an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for climate control and water heating.