The EPT/EV air conditioning training bench with heat pump is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of the operation of an air/water heat pump and its main components, such as the cycle reversal valve and the thermostatic expansion valve. This device also allows for the study of the use of an intermediate fluid to transport heat or cooling energy from the point of production to the point of use.

Main functions and features:

  • Heat pump performance analysis: allows you to explore the main components and their interactions.
  • Variable airflow option: through a condenser/evaporator and an air/water heat exchanger, allowing for simulation of various conditions.
  • Data analysis: the ability to calculate heat exchange, mass flow, theoretical and actual EER and COP, superheat and other important characteristics of the refrigeration system.
  • Two-cycle scheme: colored hydraulic diagram with LED warning lights, allowing visualization of processes.

Technical specifications:

  • Hermetic compressor.
  • Steel construction with wheels and a protective paint layer.
  • Heat storage capacity: for heat exchange between refrigerant and water.
  • Electronic and mechanical measuring instruments:
    • Flow meters.
    • High and low pressure gauges.
    • Electronic thermometers with Pt100 sensors.
    • Digital multimeter.
  • Cycle reversing valve and thermostatic expansion valve.
  • Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz, single-phase (1000 VA).
  • Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 180 cm.
  • Weight: 190 kg.

Curriculum:

  • Analysis of heat pump start-up procedures and protection devices.
  • Calculation of heat exchange efficiency in the evaporator, condenser and compressor.
  • Evaluation of real and theoretical EER and COP.
  • Analysis of system performance when changing seasonal conditions or airflow parameters.
  • Fault analysis (optional version with error simulator).

Additional options:

  • Error simulator: allows teachers to create anomalies in the system and assess students' problem-solving skills.
  • Optional accessories: portable vane anemometer (Mod. THAN) and portable thermohygrometer with removable probe (Mod. THHY).
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