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Data on the environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system
Simona Marinelli1, Maria Angela Butturi1, Francesco Lolli1
1University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, Via Amendola 2, 42122, Reggio Emilia (IT).
Data in Brief
|July 9, 2020
Summary
This study details the environmental performance of a dual-source heat pump system. It provides comprehensive life cycle assessment data for this innovative heat pump compared to conventional systems.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Sustainable Energy
Background:
- Conventional heat pump systems rely on single external heat sources (air or ground).
- Dual-source heat pumps offer potential for improved efficiency by utilizing both air and ground.
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is crucial for evaluating the overall environmental impact of heating systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present supplementary input and output data for a dual-source heat pump system's LCA.
- To compare the environmental performance of the dual-source heat pump with conventional air and ground source heat pumps.
- To provide detailed numerical results and sensitivity analysis data not fully presented in the main research article.
Main Methods:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology was applied.
- Input data for the life cycle inventory (LCI) of the dual-source, air, and ground heat pump systems were collected.
- Normalized and unaggregated environmental impact data for each life cycle phase were compiled.
- Sensitivity analysis was performed using varying assumptions for energy mix and energy consumption.
Main Results:
- Detailed LCI data for the dual-source heat pump and conventional systems are provided.
- Complete numerical results of environmental impacts across all life cycle phases are available.
- Sensitivity analysis results highlight the influence of energy mix and usage patterns on environmental performance.
Conclusions:
- The data article supports the comprehensive environmental evaluation of dual-source heat pump technology.
- Provides a transparent and detailed dataset for researchers and industry professionals.
- Facilitates further research and optimization of sustainable heating solutions.
Keywords:
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