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An Air Source Heat Pump extracts the heat from the air and transfers it into water within the pump system (also referred to as an air-to-water heat pump). The water is compressed which increases its temperature up to 75°C. This hot water can then be used for space heating or delivering hot water.
There are a huge range of air source heat pumps on the market, ranging from those suitable for individual homes right through to larger, roof-mounted units which can meet the needs of large-scale buildings.
At Vital, we specialise in industrial and commercial air source heat pumps. Complete systems can weigh tens of tonnes, so installing air source heat pumps of this size is a specialist area requiring structural engineering, electrical installation, plumbing and ongoing operation & maintenance support.
Heat pump technology is being supported by the government, as part of the electrification of the UK’s heating infrastructure and we have seen a range of air source heat pump grants and funding announced for both domestic and large-scale projects.
An air source heat pump is a type of heat pump that can absorb heat from outside a structure and release it inside using the same vapor-compression refrigeration process.
Air source heat pumps are by far the cheapest and easiest type of heat pump to install, but also have lower efficiency levels and are more dependent on fluctuations in the external air temperature. This means that they are often suitable for smaller premises and projects with lower capital budgets.
Whilst these systems are more self-contained than air and ground source heat pumps they are still substantial installations. Some of the units we have installed on NHS roofs can weigh tens of tons, so it is essential to take structural engineering into account when planning your project.
Air source heat pump cost can vary dramatically as they range from smaller, domestic units to larger, industrial units weighing tens of tons, but solutions exist for most types of project.
