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A soojuspumbasüsteem is a type of heating and cooling system that transfers thermal energy from one location to another. It utilizes a refrigeration cycle to move heat, rather than generating it directly. This makes soojuspumbasüsteemid generally more energy-efficient than traditional heating methods like electric resistance heaters or fossil fuel boilers.

The core components of a soojuspumbasüsteem include an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve. In heating mode, the system absorbs heat from an external source, such as the air, ground, or water, even at low ambient temperatures. This absorbed heat is then compressed and transferred to the indoor space, where it is released to warm the building. In cooling mode, the cycle is reversed, and heat is extracted from the indoor environment and expelled to the outside.

There are several types of soojuspumbasüsteemid, commonly categorized by their heat source. Air-source heat pumps are the most prevalent, drawing heat from the outside air. Geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground-source heat pumps, utilize the stable temperature of the earth or groundwater as their heat source, offering high efficiency. Water-source heat pumps use nearby bodies of water. The choice of system depends on factors such as climate, available resources, and installation costs. Soojuspumbasüsteemid can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to conventional systems, contributing to both economic savings and environmental sustainability.