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An industrial heat pump can upgrade heat from a low temperature level to a high temperature level with the aid of an external energy source. It has received considerable attention as an efficient means of waste energy recovery in the recent years in China. This paper summarizes the research work done and advances in the application of industrial heat pump systems in China, including advances in refrigerants,...