Heat Pump Explained

Educational hackathon project explaining heat pump technology for non-technical audiences

Problem

Heat pump technology is complex and often misunderstood by non-technical audiences. The challenge was to create clear, accessible explanations of thermodynamics principles that help people understand how heat pumps work and why they're efficient.

Approach

Combined physics principles with computational modelling and visualization to create interactive demonstrations. Built clear explanations that make complex thermodynamics accessible without requiring technical background knowledge.

  • Data visualization and interactive demonstrations
  • Physics modeling and computational approach
  • User-focused explanation design

Implementation

Developed interactive demonstrations that walk users through heat pump operation step-by-step. Combined visual elements with clear explanations to illustrate key concepts like coefficient of performance (COP) and energy efficiency.

Results

Created an educational resource that makes heat pump technology accessible to non-technical audiences. The project successfully combines physics principles with clear communication, demonstrating how computational tools can help explain complex scientific concepts.