Applied heat pump opportunities in commercial buildings

A wide range of heat pump products is available to meet commercial market needs. A number of applied heat pump types have been installed to solve heating and cooling problems in a variety of buildings. Why and where they are installed is discussed, with further details on application opportunities in hospitals, high-rise hotels, motels, and office buildings. The application of applied heat pumps is reviewed in conjunction with closed water loop unitary heat pump systems and where groundwater is used. Several reasons for problems heat pump installations are explained.