01Identify a matching heat demand
Recovered heat has value only when a suitable process or building load can use it. Record the required temperature, schedule and seasonal demand of that heat sink. Compressor operating hours alone do not establish useful recovered energy.
02Review the integration
Include heat exchangers, controls, pipework, pumping and any backup heating still required. Confirm with the compressor supplier that the design preserves equipment cooling and warranty conditions. Evaluate maintenance access and the consequences when the heat consumer is unavailable.
03Avoid counting theoretical heat as savings
Estimate usable recovery from the overlap between heat production and demand, then compare it with the displaced energy source. Keep this benefit separate from the generator's gas-production electricity. Verification should measure useful heat delivered, not only the compressor's electrical input.
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