Abbreviations
Below common abbreviations related to heat pumping technology are listed. The list is not complete and it will continuously be updated.
AHU | An air handling unit, or air handler |
COP | Coefficient Of Performance |
CFC | Chlorofluorocarbon |
ECS | De L'Eau Chaude Domestique |
DX | Direct Expansion |
EER | Energy Efficiency Ratio |
EES | Earth Energy System |
GCHP | Ground Coupled Heat Pump |
GHP | Geothermal Heat Pump |
GSHP | Ground Source Heat Pump |
GWHP | Ground Water Heat Pump |
GWP | Global Warming Potential |
HCFC | Hydrochlorofluorocarbon |
HDH | Cumulative Heating Degree Hours |
HFC | Hydrofluorocarbon |
HSPF | Heating Seasonal Performance Factor |
HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
ODP | Ozone Depletion Potential |
SEER | Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio |
SPF | Seasonal Performance Factor |
