Welcome to the Heat Pump Association website
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is the UK's leading authority on the use and benefits of heat pump technology and includes many of the country's leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components and associated equipment.
The
Association
influences
legislation
and
other
matters
that
affect
the
interests
of
either
the
industry
in
general,
or
its
members
in
particular.
In
addition,
the
HPA
co-ordinates
technical
and
market
research
into
areas
of
mutual
interest,
identified
by
members
with
the
aim
of
improving
market
opportunities
for
members,
at
home
and
abroad.
The HPA recognises that heat pump technology will only fulfill its promise in the market if suppliers, installers and users fully appreciate their function and capabilities. A major objective of the association, therefore, is to raise awareness of heat pumps by informing prospective specifiers of their long-term benefits, reassuring end users and providing up-to-the-minute advice on the various systems available. The HPA creates this awareness through exhibitions, literature, promotions and public relations.
Preparing The Way
Like most technology, heat pumps will only produce their greatest benefits if they are fully understood by specifiers, installers and users.
The Heat Pump Association believes that it is vital that key people in industry and Government are aware of the potential of heat pumps.
The Association, therefore, places great emphasis on advice and provision of information so as to ensure that systems are appropriate to their applications and installed with the highest degree of professionalism.
Heat Pumps — The Facts
Heat pumps supply more energy than they consume, by extracting heat from their surroundings. Currently heat pump systems can supply as much as 4 to 5kW of heat output for just 1kW of energy input. Heat is extracted from outside, from water, from the ground, or from other low grade heat sources. Heat from any of these sources is used to heat air or water for various heating needs. Unlike other heating systems heat pumps can also be used for cooling.
Heat pumps are used for:
- Commercial Space Heating
- Process Heating
- Domestic Heating
For further information look at 'Heat Pump Applications' and 'Facts About Heat Pumps'.