The latest commercial heating technology from Lochinvar is the Optimus gas absorption heat pump (GAHP), capable of delivering space heating and hot water at high efficiencies.
Optimus delivers outputs up to 41.7kW and is capable of operating with ambient temperatures as low as -20°C. It can achieve efficiencies as high as 152% by capturing low grade energy from surrounding air to supplement thermal output from the refrigeration cycle, driven either by a natural gas or propane burner.
Low temperature hot water can be supplied at up to 65°C for heating applications and up to 70°C for DHW. Outdoor installation provides a convenient space saving solution, but an indoor option is also available.
The Optimus can be used in place of gas-fired boilers and also work in partnership with them, with integral controls giving priority to the Optimus unit so the boilers only fire up during periods of higher heating demand.
Factory-assembled skid mounted packages are also available in packages from two to five units. These come pre-piped and pre-wired for ease of installation.
