COP (Coefficient of Performance) Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Coefficient of Performance (COP) is:

\[ \text{COP} = \frac{| \text{Q} |}{\text{W}} \]

Where:

\( \text{COP} \) is the Coefficient of Performance
\( \text{Q} \) is the Heat Output from the Condenser (kWh)
\( \text{W} \) is the Power or Work Supplied by the Compressor (kWh)

What is COP?

COP stands for Coefficient of Performance. It is a measure of the efficiency of a heat pump, representing the ratio of useful heat output (or heat removed in the case of a cooling system) to the energy input required to drive the pump. A higher COP indicates a more efficient system, as more heat is transferred per unit of energy consumed.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Heat Output from Condenser (Q): 8 kWh
Power Supplied by Compressor (W): 2 kWh

Using the formula to calculate the Coefficient of Performance (COP):

\[ \text{COP} = \frac{8}{2} = 4 \]

This demonstrates that with a heat output of 8 kWh and a power input of 2 kWh, the coefficient of performance is 4, indicating the system is quite efficient.