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Why Does COP in Heat Pumps Depend on Time?

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csmaster

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Dec 11, 2014

#1

Hi experts... I'm new to this forum and want to know that why does COP(Coefficient of Performance) in heat pumps depend on time?

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DrClaude

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Dec 11, 2014

#2

What do you mean by "depends on time"? Are you asking why a heat pump's COP decreases as it ages?

csmaster

Dec 11, 2014

#3

Yes you got it right. Please explain

DrClaude

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Dec 11, 2014

#4

I don't have anything specific to say. It's like for any other machine: wear and tear leads to reduced efficiency.

csmaster

Dec 11, 2014

#5

okay thanks

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