Using weather data in heat pump defrost control
US9719715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/173
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a heat pump system is provided, the heat pump system having at least a controller and configured to operate at least two defrost cycles. The method comprises receiving, at the controller, weather data for a defined geographic area proximate to an installed location of the heat pump system; and selecting, based on said weather data, one of the at least two defrost cycles.
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