Abbreviations

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 Hot 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