Abstract
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In this study, alternative heat pump systems are compared for use in South African climatic conditions. Monthly heating/cooling capacities and coefficients of performance for air, vertical and several horizontal ground-source systems are calculated for Pretoria and Johannesburg. The desired type of heat exchanger is determined by considering economic factors such as the total costs, comprised of the capital and operating costs. The cost-effectiveness on investments of each system is calculated, with parameters such as the payback period, net present value and internal rate of return ...