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Heat Pump Buffer Vessel Sizing
Minimum system volume for heat-pump defrost/cycling vs actual system volume, with buffer or volumiser sizing and 2-port vs 4-port configuration guidance.
The Ensign ToolboxHeat Pump Buffer Vessel SizingMinimum system volume for heat-pump defrost/cycling vs actual system volume, with buffer or volumiser sizing and 2-port vs 4-port configuration guidance.
Heat pump
kW
BS EN 15450:2007 band (12-35 L/kW) — see the calc's sourcing
Actual system volume
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no.
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From System Volume & Water Content's own engine
Configuration
Advisory only — does not change the sizing result
Enter the heat pump output and an actual system volume > 0