Centralized multi-function heat exchange system
a heat exchange system and multi-functional technology, applied in the direction of heating and refrigeration combinations, compression machines with reversible cycles, heating and refrigeration machines, etc., can solve the problems of not having heat pumps that integrate various types of heat exchangers, such as clothes dryers, into a single integrated and centralized system
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-14
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The present invention is a centralized heat exchange system that solves problems in existing systems by integrating multiple heat exchangers and controlling them through a central controller. The system can control multiple spaces with different heating needs, and can adjust its priorities for controlling the spaces based on their thermodynamic state variables. The system includes a network of refrigerant piping, compressors, expansion valves, and reversing valves, which are all connected to the controller. The controller uses sensors to monitor the temperature of the controlled spaces and adjusts the compressors, expansion valves, and reversing valves accordingly to maintain the desired temperature. The technical effects of this invention include improved efficiency, reduced energy waste, and better control over multiple spaces with different heating needs.
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However, there are no heat pumps that integrate various types of heat exchangers, such as clothes dryer, refrigeration, and domestic hot water, into a single integrated and centralized system.
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[0018]All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of illustrating embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0019]The present invention provides a centralized heat exchange system for controlling a plurality of heat exchangers in a heat pump cycle. In one aspect of the present invention, a compressor(s), multiple condensers, multiple evaporators, expansion valves, and a reversing valve(s) are connected in a single network of refrigerant piping, all of which are controlled by a controller. The controller also monitors the conditions of space / compartments for which at least some of the evaporators and the condensers are designed to regulate. Based on the monitored conditions, the controller appropriately controls the compressors and expansion valves (and other open / close valves, if any, in the network) to establish at least one heat-pump loop that is constructed by an arrangement of a compressor, a condenser, an exp...
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A centralized heat exchange system for controlling a plurality of heat exchangers in heat pump cycle includes a plurality of heat exchanging units; a compressor; a network of refrigerant piping connected to each of the plurality of heat exchanging units and the compressor; and a controller configured to receive signals from sensors to monitor temperature or the like of spaces / compartments to be controlled. The controller controls the compressor and a reversing valve and expansion valves installed in the network of refrigerant piping to establish, in the network of refrigerant piping, one or more of a heat-pump loop that constitutes a vapor-compression cycle through an arrangement of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator in accordance with a preset or user settable priority scheme that assigns at least one of the controlled spaces / compartments higher priority in control than the others.
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[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application No. 61 / 579,531, filled Dec. 22, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to a heat-pump system and apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a centralized integrated system and apparatus for a multi-function heat pump with one or more of appliances, such as domestic or commercial hot water, refrigeration, and clothes dryer.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A heat pump is an apparatus that uses a comparatively small amount of energy to move heat from one location to another. There are numerous homes around the world that contain a heat pump to distribute heat around the house. Currently, there are various heat pumps that can accomplish this task. However, there are no heat pumps that integrate various types of heat exchangers, such as clothes dryer, refrigerat...
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CPCF25B30/02F25B13/00F25B29/003F25B2313/02741
Inventor NASUTA, DENNIS MICHAELRADERMACHER, KURT REINHARD
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