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Analysis of the technical and economic aspects of gas engine heat pumps in various climates in Iran

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  • Mostafavi, Seyed Alireza
  • Khalili, Mohammad
  • Hajjarian, Ramtin
  • Moghadamrad, Hossein

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Due to the scarcity of fossil fuels and the potential for energy shortages, the use of energy-efficient devices is of utmost importance. There is an increasing trend in the utilization of heat pumps in air conditioning systems (heating/cooling) for both residential and commercial buildings. This article focuses on the analysis of the technical and economic aspects of gas engine heat pumps (GEHP) in various climates throughout Iran. The evaluation of this article revolves around two perspectives: that of the consumers and the government. The implementation of GEHP has been carefully considered from the consumers' perspective to ensure it does not have any negative effects on them. Additionally, from the government's point of view, the available resources are considered, and the supply of electricity and gas, along with their cost and energy consumption, are thoroughly investigated by the Ministries of Energy and Petroleum. The findings indicate that, from the consumers' perspective, the economic efficiency of GEHP can be up to 11 times higher than that of electric heat pumps (EHP). Moreover, from the government's viewpoint, GEHP leads to a reduction of over 92 % in electricity consumption, 5 % in gas consumption, and 92 % in annual expenses for the Ministry of Energy. Furthermore, the implementation of GEHP increases the income of the Ministry of Petroleum by 9.8 times.

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  • Mostafavi, Seyed Alireza & Khalili, Mohammad & Hajjarian, Ramtin & Moghadamrad, Hossein, 2024. "Analysis of the technical and economic aspects of gas engine heat pumps in various climates in Iran," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 302(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:302:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224016426
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131869
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