Commercial Air Source Heat Pump

Commercial Air Source Heat Pump

The Commercial Air Source Heat Pump is engineered for large-scale hydronic heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW) production in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
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Description

The Commercial Air Source Heat Pump is engineered for large-scale hydronic heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW) production in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. The system utilizes an advanced vapor-injection scroll or semi-hermetic screw compression circuit, extracting ambient thermal energy from outdoor air down to -25C while delivering conditioned water up to 60C without relying on internal electric resistance heaters.
Built on a modular frame architecture, multiple units can be paralleled up to 16 modules via a centralized master controller to meet multi-megawatt thermal demands for hotels, hospitals, universities, and commercial district networks.

 

Technical Specifications

 

Technical Parameter

Unit

Model: CASHP-030D

Model: CASHP-060D

Model: CASHP-120D

Nominal Heating Capacity

KW

30.0

60.0

120.0

Nominal Cooling Capacity

KW

25.5

52.0

105.0

Heating COP (A7/W35)

-

4.35

4.32

4.30

Cooling EER (A35/W7)

-

3.10

3.08

3.05

Compressor Architecture

-

EVI Scroll (Hermetic)

EVI Scroll (Dual Circuit)

Semi-Hermetic Screw

Compressor Brand

-

Copeland / Danfoss

Copeland / Danfoss

Bitzer / Hanbell

Refrigerant Charge

-

R410A / R32

R410A / R32

R134a / R513A

Power Supply

V/Ph/Hz

380V-415V/3Ph/50Hz

380V-415V/3Ph/50Hz

380V-415V/3Ph/50Hz

Ambient Operating Range (Heating)

C

-25 to +43

-25 to +43

-25 to +43

Max Leaving Water Temp (Heating)

C

60

60

65

Sound Pressure Level (1m distance)

DB(A)

<= 62

<= 65

<= 68

Water Heat Exchanger Type

-

Stainless Steel Brazed Plate

Shell and Tube

Shell and Tube

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Mm

1120 x 1100 x 1850

2150 x 1100 x 1850

3200 x 1250 x 1950

Net Weight

Kg

320

580

1150

 

Key Features

 

EVI Scroll Injection: Enhanced Vapor Injection architecture widens the thermodynamic operating envelope, sustaining stable heating capacity output down to -10C ambient and continuous operation down to -25C.

Multi-Circuit Redundancy: Independent refrigerant circuits isolate mechanical loads. If one compressor encounters a fault condition, remaining circuits sustain building operations to prevent total thermal interruption.

Dynamic Defrosting Algorithms: Microprocessors monitor real-time coil temperature, suction pressure differentials, and ambient humidity, triggering reverse-cycle defrosting strictly on demand to minimize thermal losses.

BMS Industrial Protocols: Embedded PLC controllers natively support Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP communication layers for direct integration into facility management networks.

 

Technology & Performance

 

 Vapor Injection & EVI Circuitry
The refrigerant circuit incorporates an electronic expansion valve (EEV) paired with a brazed plate economizer. A fraction of liquid refrigerant is subcooled and expanded into the intermediate port of the compressor. This injection process decreases discharge gas temperatures, increases mass refrigerant flow rate, and raises low-ambient heating capacity by 35% compared to standard non-injection cycles.
Evaporator Anti-Frost Engineering
The outdoor coil utilizes hydrophilic-coated blue aluminum fins to accelerate condensate shedding during heating operation. A proprietary four-way valve sequence shifts cycles smoothly during defrosting, preventing liquid slugging and protecting compressor mechanical integrity.

 

Applications

 

Centralized District Heating & Commercial Buildings: High-rise office towers, institutional campuses, and multi-tenant residential complexes requiring hydronic space heating.
Hotels & Healthcare Facilities: Applications demanding continuous high-volume domestic hot water production alongside stringent low-noise operation constraints.
Educational Institutions: Multi-building campus conversions replacing aging fossil-fuel boilers with high-efficiency electrical hydronic loops.
Agricultural Thermal Regulation: Industrial greenhouses and aquaculture facilities requiring tight, continuous water temperature control. 

 

System Solutions

 

Primary-Secondary Hydraulic Decoupling: Isolates internal evaporator flow rates from building loop fluctuations, protecting heat exchangers from low-flow thermal trips.
Stratified Buffer Tank Management: Integrates buffer vessels to absorb thermal capacity swings, eliminating frequent compressor short-cycling during shoulder seasons.
Multi-Source Hybrid Integration: Controls automatically interface auxiliary gas boilers or solar thermal arrays based on outdoor temperature setpoints and utility energy pricing. 

 

OEM & ODM Customization

 

Chassis & Structural Adaptations: Tailored cabinet dimensions, custom structural skids, and C5-M marine-grade anti-corrosion coating for harsh coastal installations.

Refrigerant Configuration: Factory builds adapted for low-GWP working fluids including R32 and R290, aligned with regional environmental mandates.

Hydraulic & Electrical Layouts: Custom circulating pump integrations, ASME/PED pressure vessel compliance, and localized control panel voltage adaptations.

Private Labeling & UI: Customized sheet metal branding, localized controller firmware interfaces, and project-specific technical documentation packages.

 

Quality Control & Manufacturing Standards

 

Pressure Vessel Verification: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers and copper refrigerant lines undergo helium mass spectrometer leak detection and hydrostatic testing at 1.5 times maximum allowable working pressure.
Electrical Safety Validation: Automated test benches perform dielectric strength tests, insulation resistance checks (> 50 MOhm), and ground continuity verification on every panel.
Full-Load Test Bench Simulation: Production units undergo automated testing under simulated thermal loads and ambient extremes from -20C to +45C to record baseline COP and electrical parameters prior to crating.
Compliance Frameworks: Manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems, with CE, ETL, and Eurovent certification documentation available upon request. 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the minimum ambient operating temperature for heating mode?

A: Standard units operate down to -25C ambient. For severe cold-climate projects (down to -35C), specialized low-ambient packages are available.

Q: Can these units interface directly with existing hydronic heating emitters?

A: Yes. Units supply up to 60C (65C for screw models) leaving water temperature, matching standard radiator and fan coil design criteria without mandatory piping overhauls.

Q: What is the maximum number of modules that can be linked in a bank?

A: Up to 16 modules can be interconnected under a single master controller architecture, delivering a centralized heating capacity approaching 2 MW.

Q: Which communication protocols are available for building automation systems?

A: Standard controllers feature physical RS485 ports supporting Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP. IP-based gateways can be factory-installed as an option.

 

Request a Quote / Technical Inquiry

 

To submit project parameters for an engineering evaluation, piping schematic review, or commercial proposal, provide the following details to our engineering sales team:

Design Heating/Cooling Capacity (kW) or Conditioned Floor Area (m2)

Geographic Location / Design Outdoor Winter & Summer Temperatures

Target Leaving Water Temperatures (Heating & Cooling loops)

Electrical Supply Parameters (Voltage / Phase / Frequency)

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