Altherma™ monobloc: all the benefits, with simplified installation
(13/02/2009)
Daikin's award winning Altherma heat pump range has been expanded to include a monobloc version
Daikin’s award winning Altherma™ heat pump range has been expanded to include a monobloc version. Where the original Altherma™ had an outdoor heat pump and an indoor hydro unit, the monobloc version combines both in the outdoor unit, simplifying installation while retaining all the benefits of the original design.
Only water piping needed
Since the entire refrigeration circuit is contained in the outdoor unit, no refrigerant piping needs to be installed and specialist handling of refrigerant circuits is no longer required. As a result, Altherma™ Monobloc can be installed by any heating specialist. Installation time is also reduced, resulting in lower installation costs across the board.
Additional features have been added to ensure that the water circuit in the outdoor unit cannot freeze. This is accomplished by activating the system’s circulation pump and an electric back-up heater when outdoor temperatures are at or below freezing point. The same electric back-up heater can provide auxiliary heat to the water circuit, ensuring adequate indoor temperatures on the coldest days of winter without over-dimensioning the system size.
Benefits of original Altherma™ retained
The monobloc version retains all the benefits of the original Altherma™ design. Energy efficiency is extremely high, with up to 5kW of heat being extracted for every kW of electricity consumed. It is ideally suited to integration with under floor heating and low temperature radiators. It can optionally be configured for cooling as well as heating with the addition of fan coil units. The system supports the full range of domestic hot water boilers, including the ability to interface to third-party solar panels for increased efficiency in domestic water production.
For more information on Altherma™ and the entire range of Daikin heat pump solutions for home, business and industry, visit www.daikin.eu.
