Common abbrevations
Below common abbreviations related to heat pumping technology are listed. The list is not complete and it will continuously be updated.
| AHU |
An air handling unit, or air handler |
| COP |
Coefficient Of Performance |
| CFC |
Chlorofluorocarbon |
| DHW |
Domestic Heat Water |
| DX |
Direct Expansion |
| EER |
Energy Efficiency Ratio |
| EES |
Earth Energy System |
| GCHP |
Ground Coupled Heat Pump |
| GHP |
Geothermal Heat Pump |
| GSHP |
Ground Source Heat Pump |
| GWHP |
Ground Water Heat Pump |
| GWP |
Global Warming Potential |
| HCFC |
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon |
| HDH |
Cumulative Heating Degree Hours |
| HFC |
Hydrofluorocarbon |
| HSPF |
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor |
| HVAC |
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| ODP |
Ozone Depletion Potential |
| SEER |
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio |
| SPF |
Seasonal Performance Factor |