What are heat pump chillers?
Heat pump chillers, also known as water source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps, are a type of heat pump system specifically designed for cooling applications. Although they share similarities with standard heat pumps, there are some key differences.
A standard heat pump is primarily designed for heating purposes, extracting heat from the outdoor air, water or ground, and transferring it indoors to provide warmth. In contrast, a heat pump chiller is primarily focused on cooling applications, removing heat from a building or space and transferring it outside to achieve a cooling effect.
Heat pump chillers work by utilising a refrigeration cycle that involves the evaporation and condensation of a refrigerant. They employ a compressor, evaporator, condenser, and expansion valve to extract heat from the building’s interior and release it to the environment.

