How do you get heating and hot water from air?
How does the Aquarea system work?
An air to water heat pump system uses heat energy present in the outdoor air to heat the house, cool it and also to produce hot water. The Aquarea system therefore uses free energy to heat or cool your home. It only consumes electricity to operate the compressor, the electronics, the pumps and in the event of very low temperatures, the electric elements. The result is very high efficiency and real energy savings.
A: Refrigerant
B: Water
1: Solar
2: HWC
3: Reversible heat pump. Example: with split-system
4: HWC. Hydraulic module
5: Radiators Radiant floor
An air to water heat pump system uses heat energy present in the outdoor air to heat the house, cool it and also to produce hot water. The Aquarea system therefore uses free energy to heat or cool your home. It only consumes electricity to operate the compressor, the electronics, the pumps and in the event of very low temperatures, the electric elements. The result is very high efficiency and real energy savings.
A: Refrigerant
B: Water
1: Solar
2: HWC
3: Reversible heat pump. Example: with split-system
4: HWC. Hydraulic module
5: Radiators Radiant floor
What makes the Air to Water Heat Pump work
The Aquarea hydraulic module has differential cut-off ensuring maximum safety in the event of a short circuit:
- The outdoor unit: this captures the free energy from the outdoor air and brings it into the house by means of the hydraulic module. This free energy is transported to the hydraulic module using an environmentally-friendly refrigerant gas with a high thermal exchange coefficient (R410A).
- Via the hydraulic module and control panel, temperature inside the house can be controlled and efficiency maximised. The heat exchanger transmits the energy contained in the refrigerant coming from the outdoor unit to the water used for the home's heating and hot water.
The hydraulic module manages priorities in terms of heating and hot water production.
In the case of the Bi-Bloc system, this hydraulic module is situated inside the property, and it is contained within outdoor unit in the Mono-Bloc system. - The hot water cylinder heats the hot water. It is made of stainless steel, which guarantees it a very long life. It is also fitted with a 3 kW element to ensure maximum comfort when outdoor temperatures are very low. The heater, situated at the top of the cylinder, guarantees maximum efficiency and faster heat-up.
A 3-way valve for the hot water cylinder connection is supplied with the hot water cylinder. - Other necessary or optional features (not provided by Panasonic):
· Room temperature thermostat, which can be connected to the Aquarea system to ensure optimum room temperature conditions.
· Solar kit, to connect photovoltaic solar panels for even greater efficiency. - A 3 kW immersion heater is included within the hot water tank to ensure:
· Maximum comfort
· Maximum efficiency
· Protection against the legionella virus
The Aquarea hydraulic module has differential cut-off ensuring maximum safety in the event of a short circuit:
- 2 differential cut-outs: 3, 5, 6 and 9 kW
- 3 differential cut-outs: 12, 14 and 16 kW