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Update COP equations

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#365 opened on Jul 1, 2024

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Description

Feature Request

Current COP for heat pumps are based on a 2012 data paper. This paper from 2019 has updated equations that may be worth exploring.

Not saying one is better than the other, just may be good to try both!

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Research direction
Implement the updated COP equations from the 2019 paper for heat pumps, and compare the performance with the existing 2012 equations. Ensure backward compatibility or provide an option to switch between them.
Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Python
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60