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Published in: Holistic Approach Environ. 7(2017) 4, pp. 184 – 192
Paper reference number: HAE-150
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF HEAT PUMPS TO REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE GENERATION DURING THE PROCESS OF COMBUSTION

Peter Lukáč^*

^* Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia

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ABSTRACT

The aim of the paper is to propose a method of heating and hot water preparation using a heat pump based on the analysis of the heat losses calculated for the purposes of an office building, which is a part of a medium-sized production plant. In this respect, the original gas boilers will be replaced with alternative energy devices, which will lead to heat and power savings and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere.

Keywords: heat pump, heating, heat source, natural gas, CO₂ generation
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