Heat pump water delivery unit (Project CHEF)
Prototypical heat pump-based hot water delivery system designed to save approximately ₹2000/day.
Overview
Efficient energy utilization in thermal systems has become an increasingly critical focus in recent years, particularly in domestic and commercial kitchen environments. Traditional heating systems, although simple in design, frequently exhibit significant energy inefficiencies due to outdated technologies, inadequate insulation, and suboptimal system integration. These shortcomings contribute to unnecessary energy wastage and increased operational costs. This has driven a growing demand for innovative, energy-efficient heating solutions, with advanced thermal technologies such as heat pumps gaining attention as promising alternatives. Heat pumps, with their ability to deliver substantial energy savings and reduce environmental impact, present a compelling opportunity to revolutionize modern kitchen heating systems.
Key Features
• Features a sensible heat storage system to satisfy the on-demand user experience
• Heat pump with COP ~ 4+
• High-capacity electrical heating to provide hot water at set temperature upon opening a tap
• Thermal storage ensures heat reutilization, leading to improved cost savings
Features a dashboard to help users identify the savings in real time
Applications / Use Cases
• Continuous hot water demand of up to 95°C — includes industries like dairy, distillation units, etc.
• Significant savings compared to electrically heated systems