Energy Saving Possibilities for Swimming Pools

Swimming pools and aqua parks are big consumers of energy. This article deals with energy saving methods and renewable energy sources which it is possible to use at swimming pools and aqua parks. The main possibilities in energy savings are associated with heating of swimming pool water and also with heat losses prevention. An example of renewable energy source, the heat pump which is used for warming the water for swimming pool is discussed in this article. It is air-source heat pump which uses a waste heat from an engine room. The influence of this heat pump on engine room temperature and energy savings are evaluated in this article.