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HAB

Heating mode: heat absorption capacity from the ground or water - Cooling mode: heat absorption capacity from the inside air (total cooling load).

Heat Exchanger

A component which transfers heat energy from one medium to another. For example heat could be transferred, in a geothermal heat pump system, from water-to-air or from water-to-water etc. and vice versa.

Heat sink

The area or media where heat is deposited. (Inside a home, etc.)

Heat Source

The area or media from which heat is removed. (water, air, etc.)