ᐅ Sizing of Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for New Construction

Created on: 6 Aug 2020 11:45
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Pixelsurium
Hello everyone,

we are planning a prefabricated house using timber frame construction. It will have 180 sqm (1,937 sq ft) of living space with underfloor heating, and about 230 sqm (2,475 sq ft) of usable area.
So far, the offer included an air-to-water heat pump from Daikin (Altherma 3R, formerly Rotex HPSU compact Ultra).

Now it seems that this unit might not have enough capacity (?) and as an alternative (additional cost around 4,000) we have been offered a "Wolf heat pump CHC Monoblock 10/300-35".

The Daikin is available in the 4-9 kW version—would that really be insufficient for this size? And what do you think about this offer?

I have the energy-saving regulation heat protection certification and a renewable energy heat law document available, if any information from those is needed.

Thank you very much!
Best regards
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Pixelsurium
9 Aug 2020 16:15
Hi, I found something else in the thermal insulation calculation. Is this the Ht value?

Best regards

Energy characteristics: transmission heat loss, system effort, thermal bridges, insulation.
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Daniel-Sp
9 Aug 2020 17:03
Ht=0.28
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Pixelsurium
9 Aug 2020 17:40
I will summarize:

Ht = 0.28
NAT = -11.49
Building envelope area: 559.65 m² (6025 ft²)
Building volume: 726.44 m³ (25641 ft³)
Heated air volume: 552.09 m³ (19492 ft³)
180 m² (1937 ft²) living area with underfloor heating. Approximately 230 m² (2476 ft²) usable area.

Desired temperature: 20-21°C (68-70°F)
Occupants: Currently 2 adults + 1 child + possible self-contained apartment (let’s assume a maximum of 5-6 people)
Ventilation: None
face269 Aug 2020 17:44
For me, it results in 6.5 kW without ventilation.

0.28 is just about KfW 55 but definitely not much better. I don't find that bad, but it’s not exactly impressive for a timber house.
face269 Aug 2020 17:46
Is the granny flat already included in the heated volume?
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Pixelsurium
9 Aug 2020 18:09
face26 schrieb:

Is the granny flat already included in the heated volume?
Yes