Carrier AquaSnap 61AF air-to-water heat pumps were selected for the project by Asset+, one of the UK’s leading independent Energy Performance Contractors. The project involved close collaboration between project partners Asset+, Carrier, and installer OMNI Heat and Power Ltd.
“A key project challenge has been ensuring electrical loads at schools were not exceeded,” said Richard Hall, Senior Project Manager, Asset+. “Heat pumps cut overall energy consumption and carbon emissions by displacing gas heating very efficiently, however they do add an additional electrical load. Headroom in relation to school power supply is often a constraint on site, and we had to plan loads carefully to ensure limits were not exceeded.”
Carrier AquaSnap 61AF air-to-water monobloc heat pumps are specifically designed for domestic hot water production and heating in new and refurbished buildings. Generating a water temperature of up to 65degC, they are based on high- efficiency, quiet-running scroll compressors and have a compact footprint and low profile, saving valuable space on site. The unit has an extended range allowing it to continue operating when outside temperatures fall to as low as -20degC.
For contractors, the plug-and-play design enables quick and easy installation and commissioning on site. Simplified electrical and pipework connections with side panels that can quickly be removed for easy access are also features that aid in installation.
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