As of its 2020.c version, CYPETHERM EPlus is capable of simulating air conditioning systems with air-water heat pumps based on the behaviour curves of this equipment, and incorporates the VAILLANT geothermal heat pump catalogue.
Geothermal water-water heat pumps appear as a new category in "Water-air conditioning systems". In the panel that appears when clicking on the new "Geothermal" button, users can choose amongst different models of VAILLANT geothermal heat pumps for heating (geoTHERM series) or reversible (flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT series). Additionally, users must specify the operating conditions of their installation.
The geothermal heat pump must be connected to a water condensation system at a defined temperature, also available as of version 2020.c of the program. This type of system allows users to simulate the conditions of the fluid at the inlet of the outdoor side of the heat pump, for example from a collector circuit.
Geothermal heat pump systems can be connected to terminal units such as radiators or radiant floors (heating only) and to fan coil units (heating and cooling).
Furthermore, geothermal heat pumps have been included within the DHW production equipment. In this panel, users can choose between the different VAILLANT flexoCOMPACT series models.
Using the "Assistant" button of the toolbar, the program will guide users when creating a geothermal air conditioning and DHW system, allowing them to select the appropriate terminal units, heat pump and condensation system consecutively.
