December 2016

SMTI Hits 1.41 COP Target With Commercial Sized GAHP

Posted December 22, 2016November 8, 2017 sandygPosted in Business News

SMTI recently achieved a 1.41 COP (coefficient of performance) at design conditions for our “Beta” 140,000 Btu/hr GAHP model. The commercial-sized (for water and space heating) prototype was developed by SMTI in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Lab and an OEM partner. Testing at ORNL in October was below original target (COP of 1.35), which […]

4th Generation Residential Gas Heat Pump Water Heater Field Test Installed

Posted December 12, 2016November 8, 2017 sandygPosted in Business News

SMTI is proud to announce that a 4th generation GHPWH prototype was installed in a home in Birmingham, Alabama (serving a family of four). SMTI, with an OEM partner for the storage tank, fabricated and tested the prototype prior to installation. Gas Technology Institute is providing M&V (including baseline) and overall project management. The new […]

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Month: December 2016

SMTI Hits 1.41 COP Target With Commercial Sized GAHP

4th Generation Residential Gas Heat Pump Water Heater Field Test Installed