Gas Heat Pump
The 15-ton, multizone gas heat pump by IntelliChoice Energy heats indoor spaces by pulling heat from the outside air into the indoor air. The pump can be switched into reverse to move heat from the indoor air into the outdoor air to cool down the indoor space. A compressor, which evaporates and condenses refrigerant, enables the transfer of heat from one space to another. Unlike an electric heat pump, which uses an electric motor to power the compressor, a GHP (gas heat pump) uses clean-burning natural gas in a combustion engine to drive its compressor. The GHP uses scroll compressors combined with state-of-the-art electronic controls and variable refrigerant volume management systems that allows up to 17 independent zones for the 8-ton and 33 independent zones for the 15-ton GHP. The use of a refrigerant loop eliminates the need for space consuming duct soffits and allows for the placement of air handlers within each dedicated zone. The GHP uses R-410A, one of the most environmentally friendly refrigerants.