2Department of Technology Mechanical Engineering, Marmara Unviersity, Istanbul, 34000, Turkiye
Abstract
This study investigates how outdoor environmental factors, along with wind direction, influence the performance of air source heat pumps in cooling mode. Air source heat pumps are a critical clean energy technology promoted by countries to address rising energy demands and reduce carbon emissions. Using the 21st model of moderated mediation analysis in SPSS Process Macro, the research found that external temperature, wind direction, and relative humidity impact the condenser's condensation temperature by 23.78%, 7.38%, and 4.20% (It has been obtained through value as an effect, rather than through an increase or decrease), respectively. The analysis also revealed negative indirect effects, with wind speed reducing the evaporator evaporation temperature by 2.55%, and outdoor temperature lowering it by 20.76%. Furthermore, wind direction slightly decreased the evaporator temperature by 0.13%. The weather is clear, with no clouds and no precipitation. The mathematical model developed for the cooling mode provides a tool for forecasting future evaporator temperatures. This approach offers valuable insights for air source heat pumps manufacturers, condenser and evaporator designers, and contributes to carbon emission reduction strategies. Although the results were derived for the Istanbul city in Turkey, the effect coefficients gained from the data can be applied to other significant locations as well.

