2. General description
2.1. Heat pumps
Ecoforest heat pumps are comprised by three main circuits: source circuit, cooling circuit and output circuit. These circuits transport
the thermal energy between the source and the various points of consumption (DHW, heating, etc.). The transfer of energy from one
circuit to another takes place through heat exchangers, where the higher temperature fluid transfers heat to the fluid at a lower
temperature without mixing. The temperature of the source circuit is lower than required for production. Therefore, to transfer the
energy between both circuits, the refrigerant undergoes a thermodynamic cycle during which it evaporates at low pressure and
temperature and condenses at high pressure and temperature, repeatedly. To carry out this process, the compressor consumes a
small amount of electric energy compared to the thermal energy that it supplies. In geothermal heat pumps the source is obtained
from the ground, while in aerothermal sources it is obtained from outside air.
Figure 2.1. Operation of a geothermal heat pump in normal conditions.
Figure 2.2. Operation of an aerothermal heat pump in normal conditions.
The Ecoforest heat pumps include the most advanced technologies to produce heat, cool air and DHW for your home economically
and respecting the environment.
