41results about "Central heating component positioning" patented technology

A smart heating system (10) for detecting leaks comprising a boiler (12), a plurality of radiators (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d), and a water circulation system (16). A valve is at or adjacent to the inlet and / or outlet of each radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) and an electronic pressure gauge is at each radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) configured to measure a water pressure in the radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) and / or water circulation system (16) adjacent to the radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) to generate a pressure reading. Each electronic pressure gauge has an identifier. A user electronic device (20) with a user display is communicatively connected with the electronic pressure gauges so as to be configured to receive and display the pressure readings and identifiers.

Thermodynamic water heater and water heating method implementing it The invention relates to a thermodynamic water heater (1) comprising a heating device (2) and a tank (3) with a container (3') for the water to be heated / heated, the tank (3) also comprising a condenser circuit (4) supplied by the heating device (2) forming a closed loop of heat transfer fluid circulation, and with an upper inlet end (4') and a lower outlet end (4'').A water heater characterized in that said condenser circuit (4) comprises a main hot heat transfer fluid supply inlet (5) and another secondary hot heat transfer fluid supply inlet (51), said secondary supply inlet (51) corresponding to an intermediate connection point (PR) of said condenser circuit (4), located between its upper inlet end (4') and its lower outlet end (4'') and defining two portions of the condenser circuit (4) corresponding respectively to two superimposed volumetric zones (Z1 and Z2) within the internal volume of the container (3'), and in that each of the hot heat transfer fluid supply lines (6, 61) connecting the heating device (2) to the supply inlets (5, 51) comprises a control valve (7, 71). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1.

A water heater has a container storing a volume of water and a heater for heating water in the container. Water may flow into and out of the container via an inlet and outlet, the inlet being positioned below the outlet. A mixing arrangement for mixing water in the container is operable to reduce the temperature difference between water at different parts of the container. The heater is arranged to heat water in the container when the water temperature is greater than a first set point and not to heat water when the water temperature is less than a second set point. The mixing arrangement is arranged to mix water in the container when the water temperature is greater than a third set point and not to mix water when the temperature is less than a fourth set point. The water heater may be a domestic water heater.

A smart heating system (10) for detecting leaks comprising a boiler (12), a plurality of radiators (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d), and a water circulation system (16). A valve is at or adjacent to the inlet and / or outlet of each radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) and an electronic pressure gauge is at each radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) configured to measure a water pressure in the radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) and / or water circulation system (16) adjacent to the radiator (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) to generate a pressure reading. Each electronic pressure gauge has an identifier. A user electronic device (20) with a user display is communicatively connected with the electronic pressure gauges so as to be configured to receive and display the pressure readings and identifiers.

A water heating system 1 comprises a vessel 2 holding water and receiving heat from heat sources 12, 20. A temperature sensor 24 comprises a plurality of sensing elements (102, Fig. 10) and senses a t

Air conditioning system that has: one outdoor unit (200), an indoor heat exchanger (400) connected to the outdoor unit (200), the indoor heat exchanger (400) having a temperature sensor (421, 431), an additional heat source (300) arranged in addition to the outdoor unit (200) and powered by an energy source different from the energy source of the outdoor unit (200), a thermostat (100) configured to control a temperature of an installation space in which the indoor heat exchanger (400) is installed, and a communicator (500) comprising: an input unit (510) connected to the thermostat (100), a first output unit (520) connected to the additional heat source (300), a second output unit (530) connected to the outdoor unit (200), and a controller (540) configured to transmit signals between the input unit (510), the first output unit (520) and the second output unit (530), wherein the controller (540) is designed to monitor an operating state of the outdoor unit (200) and / or the additional heat source (300) using the temperature sensor (421, 431), wherein the outdoor unit (200) and the additional heat source (300) are connected to the communicator (500) using different communication plans, wherein the thermostat (100) and the additional heat source (300) are connected to the communicator (500) using a first communication plan and the outdoor unit (200) is connected to the communicator (500) using a second communication plan different from the first communication plan, wherein the controller (540) is configured to change and process a first signal according to the first communication plan and a second signal according to the second communication plan.

The object of the present invention is an electrical storage water heater with vertically developing storage and upper and bottom resistive heating elements and possibly a bottom heating element consisting of the condenser of a heat pump. The water to be heated enters the bottom portion and is drawn from the upper section. The water heater has reduced consumption, thanks to an improved control in which the upper and bottom hysteresis are suitably differentiated.

Embodiments are disclosed of a radiator temperature control apparatus for controlling the heat output of a radiator. The radiator temperature control apparatus may include an airtight enclosure around the air outlet of the radiator air vent, an adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure controlled by an actuator, and a controller connected to the actuator. In operation, the controller can be configured to open the adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure allowing air in the radiator to be expelled through the adjustable opening, thereby allowing steam to enter the radiator, and heat the room. The controller can be configured to close the adjustable opening, stopping air from being expelled from the radiator, thereby stopping additional steam from entering the radiator.

A heat transfer system 10 comprises a liquid flow circuit 14 with a liquid containing a chemical additive flowing through one or more heat transfer devices 11, 12, 13 and a sensor 17 providing an output signal when liquid flows into the circuit 14. The system may be permanently connected to a supply 16 of liquid. The output signal of the sensor may be a function of the volume flow of liquid into the circuit and the system may include a display 19 showing the volume of liquid which has entered the circuit and may be resettable following the addition of liquid or chemical additive to the circuit. The sensor 17 and display 19 may be part of a monitoring device which also includes a data store. The sensor 17 may be in communication with a dosing device 18 to automatically introduce chemical additive to into the circuit in response to a signal from the monitoring device and an alarm may be generated when there is insufficient chemical additive to restore the required concentration in the circuit. The invention is intended for use with domestic central heating systems.

A heat storage device (1) is proposed, comprising at least one storage container (2) for receiving a heat transfer medium and thermal insulation (3) for the storage container (2). The thermal insulation (3) has at least one opening (24) into which a retaining element (7) made of a compressible insulating material can be inserted or is inserted in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, and a temperature sensor (9) can be arranged on and / or in the retaining element (7), which is thermally coupled to or connected to the storage container (2). Furthermore, a method for mounting a temperature sensor (9) on a heat storage device (1) is proposed. The invention enables particularly simple and quick mounting of a temperature sensor (9) on a heat storage device (1), and also allows for easy revision or replacement of the temperature sensor (9).

A heating system comprises a heat pump for providing heat to a tank for containing heated water, a tank for containing heated water, a first heat exchanger arranged externally to the tank for transferring heat from the heat pump to water from the tank, and a second heat exchanger for transferring heat from water from the tank to an air flow or to a space heating system. Conduits may provide one or more flow paths from the first heat exchanger to the tank. The heating system is arranged to transfer heat to and from air being ventilated from a building, thereby recovering heat energy that would otherwise be exhausted.

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for automatically detecting a leak of a closed loop hydronic boiler system having a makeup water inlet line. The system may include a fluid flow sensor configured to sense fluid flow through the makeup water inlet line, and optionally a pressure sensor and / or a water chemistry sensor. In addition, the system may include a processor configured to detect positive movement of makeup water through the makeup water inlet line indicative of a leak of the hydronic boiler system based on the measured fluid flow, and cause a display to display information indicative of the leak upon detection of positive movement of makeup water through the makeup water inlet line. In some embodiments, the processor further may automatically adjust operations of the hydronic boiler system responsive to detection of the leak.

A heat storage device (1) is proposed, comprising at least a storage container (2) for receiving a heat transfer medium and thermal insulation (3) of the storage container (2).The thermal insulation (3) has at least one opening (24) into which a retaining element (7) made of a compressible insulating material can be inserted or is inserted in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, and a temperature sensor (9) can be arranged on and / or in the retaining element (7), which is thermally coupled or connected to the storage container (2), and the retaining element (7) is designed in multiple parts and comprises an outer shell element (8) and an inner core element (27), wherein the temperature sensor (9) is arranged on or in the core element (7), and the core element (27) is arranged in the shell element (8) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, and the shell element (8) is arranged or can be arranged in the opening (24) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. Furthermore, a method for mounting a temperature sensor (9) on a heat storage container (1) is proposed.The invention enables a particularly simple and quick mounting of a temperature sensor (9) to a heat storage device (1), and also makes it possible to easily revise or replace the temperature sensor (9).

A water heating system includes a storage tank, at least one heating unit, and a control system. The storage tank includes a recirculation supply port, a return port arranged above the recirculation supply port, and a tank temperature sensor arranged between the recirculation supply port and the return port in a vertical direction. The at least one heating unit includes a water inlet port fluidly coupled to the recirculation supply port and a water outlet port fluidly coupled to the return port. The control system is configured to receive a signal from the tank temperature sensor indicative of a temperature of water in the storage tank, determine a need for heating based on the signal, activate the at least one heating unit to draw water from the storage tank, heat the water, return the heated water to the storage tank, and reduce a rate at which the water is heated.

A modular heat pump water tank is provided. The modular heat pump water tank comprises a tank unit including a tank for containing heated water; a heat pump unit including a heat pump for providing heat to the tank; and a heat exchanger arranged externally to the tank for transferring heat from the heat pump to water from the tank. The tank unit and the heat pump unit are adapted for mounting to one another to form an integrated heat pump water tank.

The invention relates to a device or fluid storage unit (10) as a stratified storage unit with a device for introducing a fluid (9) into or removing a fluid (9) from the fluid storage unit (10). In the fluid storage unit (10), the fluid (9) stored therein is stored at different levels depending on its density. The most common application for fluid storage units (10) as stratified storage units is in building heating technology, where heating water storage tanks (10) are used as stratified storage tanks. A device according to the invention enables the introduction of heating water (9) at precisely the level within the heating water storage tank (10) that corresponds to its temperature. Even very large flow rates do not disrupt the thermal stratification within the heating water storage tank (10), thereby significantly increasing the energy efficiency of the heating system.The device according to the invention can react very quickly to changing temperatures of the heating water (9) being introduced or to changes in the temperature distribution in the heating water storage tank (10) and adjust the inlet height using temperature sensors (11) and an electronic control unit (12). For this purpose, inlet openings (5) are controlled at the appropriate height. A small electric motor, controlled by the electronic control unit (12), is sufficient for the necessary adjustment. If a device according to the invention is used to discharge a fluid (9) from a fluid storage tank (10) as a stratified storage tank, fluid (9) with precisely the desired density can be selectively discharged from the appropriate height of the fluid storage tank (10).In the case of a heating water storage tank (10), heating water (9) can be drawn off at precisely the right temperature for heating, thus eliminating the need for the mixing of hot and cooler heating water that is typical in heating systems. If, however, very hot heating water (9) is required, for example, to heat domestic hot water using a plate heat exchanger, the device according to the invention can be adjusted very quickly so that very hot heating water (9) is drawn from further down or from the very top of the heating water storage tank (10). A device according to the invention thus significantly increases the energy efficiency of the heating system, even when used to draw off heating water (9) from a heating water storage tank (10). Advantageous embodiments of the devices according to the invention also include throttling elements (15) to reduce the inflow velocity.Preferably, devices according to the invention are used for both the inlet and outlet processes.

The present invention addresses the problem wherein, since the difference between the power consumption of a device in response to a DR request and the power consumption of the device if a DR request is not received cannot be ascertained, it is impossible for an aggregator or a user to determine the appropriateness of an incentive. This device control system includes a water heater (100) and a server (200). The server (200) controls the water heater (100) in response to a DR request. The server (200) controls the water heater (100) on the basis of a first operation setting during a first period set in response to the DR request. The server (200) outputs first information on the basis of operation data (D1) of the water heater (100). The first information includes the difference between the power consumption of the water heater (100) in the case where the water heater (100) is controlled on the basis of the first operation setting during the first period, and the power consumption of the water heater (100) as predicted in the case where the water heater (100) is controlled on the basis of a second operation setting during the first period. The second operation setting is an operation setting when the DR request is not received.

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling input of a heated fluid received from a heat pump (10) to a buffer tank (110) of a heat pump arrangement (1), the buffer tank (110) comprises a housing (111) defining an interior housing volume (114) having a first volume portion (114a), a second volume portion (114b), and a third volume portion (114c), said buffer tank (110) further comprising: a first heat pump inlet structure (151), a second heat pump inlet structure (152), a heat pump outlet structure (200), and a fluid control circuit (605) configured to control a fluid passage to the first heat pump inlet structure (151) and a fluid passage to the second heat pump inlet structure (152), said method comprising: determining a temperature of the heated fluid to be input to the buffer tank (110); determining, based on said measured temperature, a control setting for the fluid control circuit (605); and configure the fluid control circuit (605) to input the heated fluid to the buffer tank (110) based on said determined control setting.

A water heating system includes a storage tank, at least one heating unit, and a control system. The storage tank includes a recirculation supply port, a return port arranged above the recirculation supply port, and a tank temperature sensor arranged between the recirculation supply port and the return port in a vertical direction. The at least one heating unit includes a water inlet port fluidly coupled to the recirculation supply port and a water outlet port fluidly coupled to the return port. The control system is configured to receive a signal from the tank temperature sensor indicative of a temperature of water in the storage tank, determine a need for heating based on the signal, activate the at least one heating unit to draw water from the storage tank, heat the water, return the heated water to the storage tank, and reduce a rate at which the water is heated.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric water heater having a vertically arranged water reservoir, an upper resistive heating element, and a bottom resistive heating element, and possibly having a lower heating element composed of a condenser of a heat pump. To-be-heated water enters the bottom and is taken out from the upper part. The water heater is configured to operate in different heating modes selectable by a user, where all modes ensure that a set temperature is met, but differ in control logic and consumption levels, and also capable of flexible consumption according to the condition of the power grid.

The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning system, particularly, to an air conditioning system comprising a supplementary heat source. The air conditioning system of the present invention may comprise: an outdoor unit, an indoor heat exchanger connected to the outdoor unit and including a temperature sensor, a supplementary heat source supplementarily installed for the outdoor unit and operating by means of an energy source different from that for the outdoor unit, a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of an installation space into which cold air or warm air is supplied by the outdoor unit and the supplementary heat source, and a communication unit comprising an input unit connected to the temperature control unit, a first output unit connected to the supplementary heat source, a second output unit connected to the outdoor unit, and a control unit for processing signals among the input unit, the first output unit, and the second output unit.

Support device for sensor, temperature measurement or monitoring device for liquid container and container comprising The invention relates to a support (1) for temperature measurement or monitoring sensor(s) (2), intended to be mounted at least partially in a dip tube (3), said support device (1) comprising an elongated and profiled body (4) made of plastic material, with at least one housing (5) in the form of a longitudinal groove for receiving, preferably with retention by elastic constraint and / or friction, at least one sensor (2) and for housing at least an adjoining part of its connecting cable (6).Support device (1) characterized in that the elongated and profiled body (4) has, at one of its ends, a plate-shaped portion (7) formed in one piece with it, extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (AL) of said body (4) and having at least one through hole (8) aligned with said at least one groove (5). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 10.

An aggregator or a user cannot find a difference between power consumption of a device according to a DR request and power consumption of the device in a case where the DR request is not received, and thus problematically fails to determine incentive appropriateness. A device control system includes a hot water supply apparatus (100) and a server (200). The server (200) controls the hot water supply apparatus (100) in accordance with a DR request. The server (200) controls the hot water supply apparatus (100) with a first operation setting during a first period set in accordance with the DR request. The server (200) outputs first information based on operation data (D1) of the hot water supply apparatus (100). The first information includes a difference between power consumption of the hot water supply apparatus (100) in a case where the hot water supply apparatus (100) is controlled with the first operation setting during the first period and predicted power consumption of the hot water supply apparatus (100) in a case where the hot water supply apparatus (100) is controlled with a second operation setting during the first period. The second operation setting corresponds to an operation setting for a case where the DR request is not received.

The invention relates to a device or fluid storage unit (10) as a stratified storage unit with a device for introducing a fluid (9) into or removing a fluid (9) from the fluid storage unit (10). In the fluid storage unit (10), the fluid (9) stored therein is stored at different levels depending on its density. The most common application for fluid storage units (10) as stratified storage units is in building heating technology, where heating water storage tanks (10) are used as stratified storage tanks. A device according to the invention enables the introduction of heating water (9) at precisely the level within the heating water storage tank (10) that corresponds to its temperature. Even very large flow rates do not disrupt the thermal stratification within the heating water storage tank (10), thereby significantly increasing the energy efficiency of the heating system.The device according to the invention can react very quickly to changing temperatures of the heating water (9) being introduced or to changes in the temperature distribution in the heating water storage tank (10) and adjust the inlet height using temperature sensors (11) and an electronic control unit (12). For this purpose, inlet openings (5) are controlled at the appropriate height. A small electric motor, controlled by the electronic control unit (12), is sufficient for the necessary adjustment. If a device according to the invention is used to discharge a fluid (9) from a fluid storage tank (10) as a stratified storage tank, fluid (9) with precisely the desired density can be selectively discharged from the appropriate height of the fluid storage tank (10).In the case of a heating water storage tank (10), heating water (9) can be drawn off at precisely the right temperature for heating, thus eliminating the need for the mixing of hot and cooler heating water that is typical in heating systems. If, however, very hot heating water (9) is required, for example, to heat domestic hot water using a plate heat exchanger, the device according to the invention can be adjusted very quickly so that very hot heating water (9) is drawn from further down or from the very top of the heating water storage tank (10). A device according to the invention thus significantly increases the energy efficiency of the heating system, even when used to draw off heating water (9) from a heating water storage tank (10). Advantageous embodiments of the devices according to the invention also include throttling elements (15) to reduce the inflow velocity.Preferably, devices according to the invention are used for both the inlet and outlet processes.

The disclosed technology includes a liquid storage tank having a heating element, an inlet for receiving unheated liquid, an outlet for outputting heated liquid, and a partition configured to divide the tank into a first portion and a second portion. The partition can have an aperture such that the first portion and the second portion are in fluid communication. The liquid storage tank can include an actuator in mechanical communication with the partition and configured to linearly move at least a portion of the partition based at least in part on the temperature of liquid within the tank.

The present application provides a temperature protection method and a temperature protection device for an electric heater, the method comprising: real-time acquisition of the temperature of the hot air inside the electric heater and the temperature on the surface of the electric heater; if the temperature of the hot air inside the electric heater is greater than a preset first temperature control threshold, triggering the power adjustment of the electric heater; if the temperature on the surface of the electric heater is greater than a preset second temperature control threshold, triggering the overheat protection of the electric heater; if the temperature of the hot air inside the electric heater is greater than a preset third temperature control threshold, and the duration reaches a preset time threshold, triggering the over-temperature fault protection of the electric heater; wherein the second temperature control threshold and the third temperature control threshold are both greater than the first temperature control threshold. The method can accurately control the overheat protection of the electric heater during abnormal / normal use, ensuring the safety and reliability of the electric heater.

The invention relates to an energy-related device (1) for providing thermal energy and / or electrical energy for a residential and / or commercial property (2), wherein at least five sensors (3) measuring the same physical quantity are arranged on the energy-related device (1), and wherein at least one evaluation unit (4) is connected to the at least five sensors (3).

A modular heat pump water tank is provided. The modular heat pump water tank comprises a tank unit including a tank for containing heated water; a heat pump unit including a heat pump for providing heat to the tank; and a heat exchanger arranged externally to the tank for transferring heat from the heat pump to water from the tank. The tank unit and the heat pump unit are adapted for mounting to one another to form an integrated heat pump water tank.

The invention relates to an energy-related device (1) for providing thermal energy and / or electrical energy for a residential and / or commercial property (2), wherein at least five sensors (3) measuring the same physical quantity are arranged on the energy-related device (1), and wherein at least one evaluation unit (4) is connected to the at least five sensors (3).