A closed-loop thermosiphon condensation heating system for heating a space and / or water
The thermosiphon condensation heating system addresses inefficiencies in existing heating systems by using a closed-loop thermosiphon system to harness latent heat and natural convection for efficient heating with reduced energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2024/054859
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing heating systems face inefficiencies in energy consumption, installation complexity, and maintenance requirements, with condensation heating systems losing efficiency due to wasted heat through exhaust vents.
A thermosiphon condensation heating system utilizing a closed-loop thermosiphon system with a double-walled heating unit, perforated heater, ignition unit, and circulating pump, which uses latent heat of a heat-transfer fluid to enhance heat transfer and reduce energy consumption.
The system achieves efficient heating with minimal energy loss by utilizing latent heat and natural convection, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for heating spaces and water.
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Description
A CLOSED-LOOP THERMOSIPHON CONDENSATION HEATING SYSTEM FOR HEATING A SPACE AND / OR WATERTECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a condensation heating system, and more particularly, relates to an improved condensation heating system using a thermosiphon system to recover waste heat to significantly scale up the heat transfer capacity by using latent heat of heat carrying fluid as well as to lower energy consumption for pumping the heat carrying fluid.BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Heating systems are vital components, especially in regions with cold climates for ensuring our comfort and health throughout the year. Heating systems allow us to maintain desired indoor temperatures, protecting us from harsh effects of winter and creating a more enjoyable living environment. Heating is also crucial for certain activities, such as drying clothes efficiently or maintaining proper air quality and preventing mold growth.
[0003] There are several heating system options, each with its own advantages and trade-offs. Forced-air furnaces, for example, bum fuel to heat air that's then distributed through ducts. Forced-air furnaces offer efficient heating for large spaces, but can be less energy-efficient and require regular maintenance. Boilers, on the other hand, heat water that circulates through radiators or radiant floor systems. While quieter and offering even heat distribution, boilers typically have higher upfront costs and require maintenance on boiler and pipe network. Heat pumps provide a more energy-efficient solution by transferring heat from a source like the ground or outside air. Heat pumps excel in moderate climates but can be less effective in very cold weather. Geothermal heat pumps, while highly efficient, require significant upfront investment. Electric resistance heaters are the simplest option, directly converting electricity into heat. However, they are the most expensive to run, especially with high electricity rates, and may not be suitable for large spaces due to uneven heating. Condensation heating systems, while efficient, do have some drawbacks. Return water from the radiators can still be quite warm, meaning there's a chance for excess heat to escape through exhaust vents along with steam. This hot exhaust is essentially wasted energy, reducing the overall efficiency of the system.
[0004] There are many heating systems developed for the purpose of reducing costs or for the sake of promoting efficiency and performance of the heating systems. For example, Han Guangjun Liu Xuelai Su Baoling et al. presented a patent on “A kind of gas driven air source heat pump thermal power plant unit for central heating system” (CN105841390B). Han Guangjun Liu Xuelai Su Baoling et al. designed a high-efficiency gas-powered central heating system that achieved a 200% thermal energy conversion ratio. This system combined an internal combustion engine with a heat pump and captured waste heat from the engine exhaust to significantly improve overall efficiency. While this gas-powered heat pump system boasted a high thermal conversion rate and hot water output, it relied on an internal combustion engine which introduced noise pollution and emissions, potentially negating some of the environmental benefits. Additionally, complexity of the gas-powered heat pump system with multiple components may increase installation costs and maintenance requirements. Shlomo Revic et al. presented a patent on “Unified system for heating vehicle components using exhaust heat recovery system” (CN108382165B). Shlomo Revic et al. proposed a unified system for heating vehicle components using recovered exhaust heat. This Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery (EGHR) system prioritized directing hot engine exhaust to warm the engine, especially during cold starts. Shlomo Revic et al. proposed a clean and efficient heating system that utilized hydrogen occlusion and release to generate heat. This design incorporated a temperature-controlled device and a specially designed heating element with multilayered films for optimal performance. While promising clean heat generation, the proposed system has a complex design with multiple components and use of pressurized hydrogen raise concerns about cost, safety, and overall efficiency.
[0005] There is therefore a need for a user-friendly, high-efficiency heating system that's easy to install and cost-effective. There is further a need for a system to provide hot water and heat for an environment with minimal energy consumption.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of this patent, and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. The proper scope of this patent may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.
[0007] According to one or more exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a thermosiphon condensation heating system for heating a space and / or water using a plurality of heat packages. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may include one double-walled heating unit and one controlling system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary double-walled heating unit may include one inner chamber, one outer chamber, one perforated heater extending longitudinally along a vertical axis of an exemplary double-walled heating unit inside an exemplary inner chamber, one ignition unit placed in a predetermined distance to an exemplary perforated heater, one premixing fan placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to an exemplary perforated heater, a closed-loop thermosiphon system, a housing, at least two thermal-insulation layers covering internal surrounding of an exemplary housing, and a predetermined amount of distilled water circulating within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may include internal pressure below 1 atm. In an exemplary embodiment, a volume ration of distilled water volume in liquid state to a volume of an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may be in a range of 20% to 40%. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may improve combustion in an exemplary perforated heater by enhancing air and feed mixture circulation within an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary feed may be utilized for combustion within an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may include one inner tubular coil, one outer tubular coil, one heating inlet connected to a second end of an exemplary outer tubular coil from top of an exemplary double-walled heating unit, at least one heat-exchange unit, a predetermined amount of distilled water circulating within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system, and one circulating pump installed through an exemplary connection pipeline for circulating an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system for facilitating pressure changes during distilled water vaporization. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to a second end of an exemplary inner tubular coil from top of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may include a first rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may form a tightly packed configuration in which first small surface area sides of an exemplary first rectangular cross-sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplaryembodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may be coaxial with an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may include a second rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may form a tightly packed configuration in which second small surface area sides of an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary outer tubular coil may be interconnected through a first end of an exemplary inner tubular coil and a first end of an exemplary outer tubular coil using a connection pipeline at a bottom of an exemplary doublewalled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may produce heat energy relative to a water flow rate in a range of 3.3: 1.4 to 460: 170 (heat energy (Kw): water flow rate (g / s)). In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulating pump may have a power in a range of 5 W to 200 W for dynamically adjusting required flow of distilled water. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary housing may encompass an exemplary premixing fan, and an exemplary connection pipelines. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal-insulation layers may prevent an exemplary heat-transfer fluid from freezing. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal -insulation layers may include at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may be electrically connected to at least one of an exemplary heating unit, an exemplary ignition unit, an exemplary circulating pump, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least two sensor.
[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include one first one-way valve placed through an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve may allow an exemplary heattransfer fluid to flow in one direction from an exemplary outer tubular coil to an exemplary inner tubular coil.
[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include one second one-way valve placed through an exemplary at least an exemplary first pipeline, an exemplary second pipeline, and combinations thereof. In anexemplary embodiment, an exemplary second one-way valve may allow an exemplary heattransfer fluid to flow in one direction from an exemplary heating outlet to an exemplary heatexchange inlet.
[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include a vacuum valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary vacuum valve may be placed through an exemplary first pipeline or an exemplary second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary vacuum valve may be positioned at a highest point of an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system.
[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include an air outlet placed on top of a space between an exemplary inner chamber and an exemplary outer tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary air outlet may permit combustion gases of an exemplary perforated heater to exit an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system.
[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include a plurality of perforations on an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of perforations may form an air inlet for fresh air to enter a space between an exemplary outer tubular coil and an exemplary outer chamber providing oxygen for combustion in an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary fresh air may be preheated in contact with an exemplary outer tubular coil.
[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first rectangular cross-sectional structure may include an exemplary first small surface area side and a first large surface area side. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first small surface area side may have a length in a range of 10 mm to 30 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first large surface area side may have a length in a range of 10 mm to 80 mm.
[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure may include an exemplary second small surface area side and a second large surface area side. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second small surface area side may have a length in a range of 5 mm to 40 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second large surface area side may have a length in a range of 5 mm to 80 mm.
[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary condensation heating component may include at least two heating fans placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 20 cm to an exemplary condensation heating component for providing heat for an environment by blowingair toward an exemplary condensation heating component. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two heating fans may have an air flow volume in a range of 100 CFM to 10000 CFM.
[0018] According to one or more exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a thermosiphon condensation heating system for heating a space and / or water using a plurality of heat packages. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may include one double-walled heating unit and one controlling system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary double-walled heating unit may include one inner chamber, one outer chamber, one perforated heater internal longitudinally along a vertical axis of an exemplary double-walled heating unit inside an exemplary inner chamber, one ignition unit placed in a predetermined distance to an exemplary perforated heater, a closed-loop thermosiphon system, and at least one heat-transfer fluid circulating within an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner chamber may be housed within an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may include a first rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may form a tightly packed configuration in which first small surface area sides of an exemplary first rectangular cross- sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may be coaxial with an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may include a second rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer coil may form a tightly packed configuration in which second small surface area sides of an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary outer tubular coil may be interconnected through a first end of an exemplary inner tubular coil and a first end of an exemplary outer tubular coil using a connection pipeline placed at a bottom of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit may include one heat-exchange inlet, one heatexchange outlet, one heat-exchange component in which an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange inlet via a first pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may be electrically connected to at least one of an exemplary heating unit, an exemplaryignition unit, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least two sensor.
[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include a circulating pump installed through an exemplary connection pipeline for circulating an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulating pump may have a power in a range of 5 W to 400 W.
[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-exchange component may include at least one of a heat exchanger, a condensation heating component, and combinations thereof, in which an exemplary heat exchanger may be configured to provide hot water, an exemplary condensation heating component may be configured to warm an environment.
[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may include one premixing fan placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may improve combustion in an exemplary perforated heater by enhancing air circulation within an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may include a housing encompassing an exemplary premixing fan, and an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary housing may include at least two thermal-insulation layers covering internal surrounding of an exemplary housing. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal-insulation layers may prevent an exemplary heat-transfer fluid from freezing. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal-insulation layers may include at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof.
[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may be placed in a predetermined distance in a range of 2 mm to 4 mm to the perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two sensor may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow-rate sensor, ion sensor, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors, thermocouple, thermostats, fluid flow switches, flame detectors, gas and / or CO sensors, and combinations thereof.
[0023] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first pipeline and an exemplary second pipeline may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, corrosive resistant steel, andcombinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof.
[0024] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary outer tubular coil may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, corrosive resistant steel, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti -corrosion layer, the anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof.
[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may include at least one of distilled water, alcohols, refrigerants, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, a volume ratio of the heat-transfer fluid volume in liquid state to a volume of the closed-loop thermosiphon system is in a range of 20% to 40%.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The drawing figures depict one or more implementations in accord with the present teachings, by way of example only, not by way of limitation. In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements.
[0027] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a thermosiphon condensation heating system, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0028] FIG. IB illustrates a cross-sectional view of double-walled heating unit, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 1C illustrates a schematic view of distribution pipelines, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0030] FIG. ID illustrates a perspective view of double-walled heating unit, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and
[0031] FIG. IE illustrates a perspective view of heat-transfer vapor flow within an exemplary heating section, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0033] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples in order to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and / or circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.
[0034] The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present disclosure, as to its structure, organization, use and method of operation, together with further objectives and advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following discussion. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples in order to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and / or circuitry have been described at a relatively high- level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings. The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the methods and devices disclosed in exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
[0035] The present disclosure is directed to exemplary embodiments of a thermosiphon condensation heating system for at least one of heating environment, providing hot water, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may use thermosiphon process for producing heat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary “thermosiphon condensation heating system” may refer to a heating system that relies on natural convection to circulate a heat-transfer fluid for heatingpurposes. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may operate by circulating a plurality of heat packages within a closed loop to transfer an exemplary energy. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of heat packages may include vapors of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may function cyclically, with each cycle involving an exemplary plurality of heat packages transitioning from vapor to liquid state, condensing at a designated destination, and returning to a heating section to repeat an exemplary process.
[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, during operation, exemplary vapors may undergo condensation at an exemplary destination point. In an exemplary embodiment, condensation of exemplary vapors may occur when temperature of environment at an exemplary destination is lower than condensation temperature of the heat-transfer fluid, causing an exemplary vapor to change phase into a liquid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary phase change may release latent heat energy, which is then transferred to surroundings, effectively heating an exemplary destination area. In an exemplary embodiment, when temperature of an exemplary environment at an exemplary destination is higher than an exemplary condensation temperature of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid in vapor state, condensation may not occur. In an exemplary embodiment, in an exemplary scenario, exemplary vapors may return to an exemplary heating section without undergoing heat exchange or releasing latent heat energy. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may utilize a cyclic movement of an exemplary plurality of heat packages within a closed loop to transfer heat energy efficiently, ensuring effective heating of an exemplary destination area when conditions are suitable for condensation to occur.
[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may include water, alcohols, refrigerants, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary water may include distilled water. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refrigerant may include at least one of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, hydrofluoroolefms, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, hydrochlorofluorocarbons may include chlorodifluoromethane. In an exemplary embodiment, hydrofluorocarbons may include at least one of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethan, a blend of pentafluoropropane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, and 1,1,1 -Trifluoroethane, a blend of difluoromethane and pentafluoroethane, a blend of difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane, and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene,and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, hydrofluoroolefins may include 2, 3, 3, 3 -tetrafluoropropene. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary alcohol may include at least one of isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may use thermosiphon process for at least one of heating environment, providing hot water, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, as used herein “an exemplary thermosiphon system” may refer to a natural circulation system that may utilize heat for fluid movement. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon system may include a closed loop with two sections: a heated zone at bottom and a cooler zone at top. In an exemplary embodiment, when heat may be applied to an exemplary heated zone, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may expand and become less dense. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lighter heat-transfer fluid may rise through an exemplary loop, while an exemplary cooler, denser heat-transfer fluid from top may sink down. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary process may create a continuous circulation that may transfer heat from an exemplary hot zone to an exemplary cooler zone. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon process may effectively heat an exemplary upper section without any pumps or external power.
[0038] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may be a closed-loop system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may include a double -walled heating unit and a controlling system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may be electrically connected to an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least two senor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sensor may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flowrate sensor, ion sensor, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors, thermocouple, thermostats, fluid flow switches, flame detectors, gas and / or CO sensors, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ion sensor may include electrodes enclosed in a ceramic insulator. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary electrodes may detect presence and quality of flames by measuring ionization produced during combustion in an exemplary perforated heater. When a flame is present, an exemplary ion sensor may generate ions that are attracted to exemplary electrodes, creating a small electric signal. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary signal may be processed by an exemplary controlling system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controllingsystem may monitor flame's stability and take action if necessary, such as shutting down an exemplary perforated heater in case of flame failure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ion sensor may play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating systems by providing real-time feedback on flame status.
[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary double-walled heating unit may include one inner chamber, one outer chamber, one perforated heater, one ignition unit, one premixing fan, one closed-loop thermosiphon system, one housing, and at least two thermal insulation layers covering external surrounding of an exemplary housing. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner chamber may be housed within an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner chamber may be coaxial with an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary perforated heater may be placed inside an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary perforated heater may be extended longitudinally along a vertical axis of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may be placed below an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may be placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may improve combustion in an exemplary perforated heater by enhancing circulation of a predetermined ratio of air and feed mixture within an exemplary perforated heater. In one exemplary embodiment, an exemplary predetermined ratio may be 13.6: 1 to 18.4: 1 (air: feed).In one exemplary embodiment, an exemplary perforated heater may include a plurality of first perforations to allow flow of heat from inside an exemplary perforated heater to exterior through an exemplary plurality of first perforations. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of first perforations may have a shape of at least one of circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, oval, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, half of an exemplary perforated heater may be perforated. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary perforated heater may use at least one feed for combustion. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary feed may include natural gas. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary feed may pass from inside of an exemplary perforated heater to an exterior environment of an exemplary perforated heater via an exemplary plurality of first perforations. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may be placed below an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may facilitate flow of an exemplary feed through anexemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary premixing fan may have an air flow volume in a range of 100 CFM to 4000 CFM.
[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may be situated outside an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may be placed inside an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may be placed in a predetermined distance to an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary predetermined distance may be in a range of 2 mm to 4 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may be used to ignite an exemplary perforated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ignition unit may include at least one of a pilot light, an electronic ignition system, a spark igniter, an ion sensor, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pilot light may be small flames that remain lit continuously, ready to ignite an exemplary perforated heater when needed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary electronic ignition system may utilize electrical components to ignite an exemplary feed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary electronic ignition system may often lit through the use of at least one of a spark, a hot surface igniter, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary spark igniter may produce a spark to ignite an exemplary feed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary hot surface igniter may use an electrically heated element to ignite an exemplary feed.
[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may include an inner tubular coil, an outer tubular coil, a supply pipeline, a recycling pipeline a heating inlet, a heating outlet, at least one heat-exchange unit, and a predetermined amount of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may be encircled an exemplary perforated heater inside an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may be extended longitudinally along an exemplary vertical axis of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may include a first rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may have a tightly packed configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may form an exemplary tightly packed configuration when smaller surface area sides of an exemplary first rectangular cross-sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary tightly packed configuration may form a wall around an exemplary perorated heater. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first rectangular cross-sectional structureof an exemplary inner tubular coil may include a first small side and a first large side. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first small side may have a dimension in a range of 10 mm to 30 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first large side may have a dimension in a range of 10 mm to 80 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil is made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of Teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may be placed in a space between an exemplary inner chamber and an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may encircle an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may be coaxial with an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may be extended longitudinally along an exemplary vertical axis of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may include a second rectangular cross-sectional structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may have a tightly packed configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer tubular coil may form an exemplary tightly packed configuration when small surface area sides of an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary tightly packed configuration of an exemplary outer tubular coil may form a wall in a space between an exemplary inner chamber and an exemplary outer chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure of an exemplary outer tubular coil may include a second small side and a second large side. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second small side may have a dimension in a range of 5 mm to 80 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second large side may have a dimension in a range of 5 mm to 40 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer coil may be made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be coveredwith an anti-corrosion layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of Teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary outer tubular coil may be interconnected from a bottom of an exemplary double-walled heating unit via a connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may be connected to a first end of an exemplary outer tubular coil from top of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to an exemplary inner tubular coil from top of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit may include one heat-exchange inlet, one heat-exchange outlet, and one heat exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange inlet via a first pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat exchange component may include at least one of a condensation heating component, and a heat exchanger, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary condensation heating component may be used for heating surroundings. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat exchanger may be used for heating water. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-exchange outlet may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-exchange inlet may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first pipeline may be made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of Teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second pipeline may be made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof.In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary anti -corrosion layer may include at least one of Teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first pipeline may include a thermal insulation layer covering external surrounding of an exemplary first pipeline for preserving heat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermal insulation layer may have a thickness in a range of 2 mm to 30 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermal insulation layer may be made of at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof.
[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may circulate within an exemplary inner coil, an exemplary outer coil, an exemplary first pipeline, an exemplary second pipeline, and an exemplary at least one heat-exchange component. In one exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may include distilled water. In an exemplary embodiment, a volume ratio of distilled water volume in liquid state to a total volume of an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may be in a range of 20% to 40%. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner coil, an exemplary outer coil, an exemplary first pipeline, and an exemplary second pipeline may form a closed-loop structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may circulate within an exemplary closed-loop structure. In an exemplary embodiment, a circulating pump may be installed through an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulating pump may be used to pump an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulating pump may be used for dynamically adjusting required flow of an exemplary heattransfer fluid to compensate required flow rate when increased pressure drive back flow of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid in an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulating pump may be used to facilitate pressure changes during vaporization of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid and provide minimum required heat-transfer fluid in an exemplary inner tubular coil
[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may produce heat energy relative to a water flow rate in a range of 3.3 : 1.4 to 660: 280 (heat energy (Kw): water flow rate (g / s)). In an exemplary embodiment, one-time delivery of an exemplary heat package with much less weight of the fluid (less than 1 / 40) compared to ordinary condensation heating system using water in liquid state may result in less energy loss and more efficient condensation heating system.
[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may further include one circulating pump, at least two thermal-insulation layers, one first one-way valve, and one second one-way valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal-insulation layers may cover an exemplary fan and an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two insulation layers may be used to prevent an exemplary heat-transfer fluid from freezing in winters when temperature goes to / below zero. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two insulation layers may be made of at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve may be positioned along an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary placement of an exemplary first one-way valve may ensure efficient control over flow of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a singular direction, from an exemplary outer tubular coil to an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may further include a second one-way valve. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second one-way valve may be installed through at least one of an exemplary second pipeline, and exemplary first pipeline, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second one-way valve installed through an exemplary second pipeline may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a one-way at the desired direction, from an exemplary heat-exchange component to an exemplary heater enhancing overall performance and efficiency of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second one-way valve installed through an exemplary first pipeline may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a singular direction, from an exemplary heater to an exemplary heat-exchange component enhancing overall performanceand efficiency of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve and an exemplary second one-way valve may prevent any unwanted backflow, maintaining integrity and functionality of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system.
[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may use an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system for heating purposes. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may use thermosiphon process for heating purposes. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may use an exemplary heat-transfer fluid to transfer heat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may circulate within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon process may be a passive method utilized in an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system to circulate an exemplary heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, heat transfer fluid vapor may rise naturally as an exemplary heat-transfer fluid is heated in an exemplary doublewalled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, as an exemplary heat transfer fluid vapor rises, an exemplary heat transfer fluid vapor may displace condensed heat-transfer fluid in exemplary pipelines, causing an exemplary heat-transfer fluid to flow back down to an exemplary double-walled heating unit, where an exemplary heat transfer fluid is reheated, creating a continuous circulation loop. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heattransfer fluid may be heated when passing through an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary outer tubular coil forming an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor may be condensed in an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system may direct an exemplary plurality of heat packages for each cycle to an exemplary at least one heat-exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of heat packages may include an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulation process may arise from density disparity between an exemplary vapor heat-transfer fluid and an exemplary condensed heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor, less dense heattransfer fluid naturally ascending while an exemplary condensed heat transfer fluid, denser heat transfer fluid may descend. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may rely on a principle of convection and gravity to create a self-sustaining flow of an exemplary heat transfer fluid throughout an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system.
[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit may include one heat-exchange inlet, one heat-exchange outlet, and one heat-exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange inlet via a first pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating inlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor may exit an exemplary inner tubular coil through an exemplary heating outlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may enter an exemplary at least one heat exchange component through an exemplary heat-exchange inlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heating outlet may be connected to an exemplary heat-exchange inlet via a first pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer vapor may be condensed within an exemplary at least one heat-exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary condensed heattransfer fluid may exit an exemplary at least one heat-exchange component through an exemplary heat-exchange outlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary condensed heattransfer fluid may enter an exemplary outer tubular coil through an exemplary heating inlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-exchange outlet may be connected to an exemplary heating inlet via a second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may pass through an exemplary outer tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, passing an exemplary heat-transfer fluid through an exemplary outer tubular coil may increase an exemplary heat-transfer fluid’s temperature. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may be preheated while passing an exemplary outer tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may enter an exemplary inner tubular coil via an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve may be installed through an exemplary connection pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first one-way valve may be used to guide an exemplary heat-transfer fluid in one direction from an exemplary outer tubular coil to an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may be vaporized while passing an exemplary inner tubular coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulation may be repeated for enhanced heat transfer purposes. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may further include a vacuum valve installedthrough an exemplary first pipeline or an exemplary second pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary vacuum valve may be positioned at a highest point of an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary vacuum valve may be connected to a vacuum pump at a time of installation of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary vacuum pump may provide required internal pressure of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system.
[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary combustion gases produced during combustion in an exemplary perforated heater may rise in an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may hit a refractory lining. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refractory lining may be placed on top of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refractory lining may include refractory brick. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refractory lining may be made of special materials that can withstand high temperatures and protect surrounding structure from heat damage. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refractory lining may reflect heat back into the combustion zone, improving efficiency, and may help maintain a stable temperature gradient within an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary refractory lining may act as a barrier, preventing surrounding materials from overheating or becoming damaged by the intense heat of an exemplary flame. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may enter a space between an exemplary inner tubular coil and an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may move toward a space between an exemplary outer tubular coil and an exemplary inner chamber via a slit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary slit may be placed at a bottom of an exemplary inner chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may preheat an exemplary heat-transfer fluid passing through an exemplary outer coil. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer chamber may include an air outlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary air outlet may be connected to a chimney. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may exit an exemplary double-walled heating unit through an exemplary chimney. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary outer chamber may include a plurality of second perforations. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of second perforations may form an air inlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary air inlet may be used for entering fresh air into an exemplary double-walled heatingunit. In an exemplary embodiment, fresh air entering through an exemplary plurality of second perforations may be preheated while reaching an exemplary premixing fan.
[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may be electrically connected to at least one of an exemplary heating unit, an exemplary ignition unit, an exemplary circulating pump, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least two sensors. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sensor may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flowrate sensor, ion sensor, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least one thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may monitor surrounding temperature for releasing an exemplary plurality of heat packages. In an exemplary embodiment, when an exemplary temperature of surrounding is lower than dew point temperature of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor, an exemplary plurality of heat packages may be sent. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may stop sending an exemplary plurality of heat packages when an exemplary temperature of surrounding is more than an exemplary dew point temperature of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pressure sensor may evaluate a pressure within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pressure may be below 1 atm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary temperature sensor may evaluate temperature of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary flow-rate sensor may sense flow rate of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary closed-loop structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heattransfer fluid may have a flow rate in a range of 1.4 g / s to 14 g / s. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary flow rate may be proportional to 300 Watts to 300 KW depending on heat producing capacity of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may be designed to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and safety of an exemplary double-walled heating unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may monitor and adjust temperature of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid circulating within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system to maintain a desired level. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may monitor and adjust temperature using an exemplary temperature sensors and at least on thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermostat mayadjust a temperature of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may play a crucial role in ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of an exemplary system while providing users with flexibility and control over an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may prevent at least one of overheating, electrical faults, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include at least one of emergency shut-off switches, temperature limits, fail-safe mechanisms to protect against malfunctions, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary emergency shut-off switches may refer to a safety device designed to quickly stop operation of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system in case of an emergency. In an exemplary embodiment, when an exemplary emergency shutoff switch is activated, an exemplary emergency shut-off switch may immediately cut off power to an exemplary system to prevent further escalation of potential hazards. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include different operational modes. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary operational modes may include at least one of manual, automatic, programmable settings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may include features to optimize energy usage and improve efficiency. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary features may include at least one of timers, scheduling functions, adaptive control algorithms, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary features may help reduce energy consumption and operating costs of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system while maintaining comfort levels. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary control system may include remote monitoring. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary controlling system may allow users to access and adjust settings remotely via connected devices. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary connected devices may include at least one of smartphones, computers, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary connection may include a wired connection, a wireless connection, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary remote monitoring may enable convenient management of an exemplary thermosiphon condensation heating system from anywhere, enhancing convenience and flexibility.
[0049] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view 100 of a thermosiphon condensation heating system 102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Inan exemplary embodiment, thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 may include one double-walled heating unit 106 and a controlling system 107. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may be connected to double-walled heating unit 106 via an electrical connection. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary electrical connection may be at least one of a wired connection, a wireless connection, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, double-walled heating unit 106 may include a heating section 105 and at least one heat-exchange unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit may include a condensation heating component 108, and a heat exchanger 104. In an exemplary embodiment, condensation heating component 108 may be used to heat up a space. In an exemplary embodiment, heat exchanger 104 may be used to heat up water. In an exemplary embodiment, closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may be used for transferring heat to condensation heating component 108 and heat exchanger 104. In an exemplary embodiment, condensation heating component 108 may include at least two heating fans 111 placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 20 cm to condensation heating component 108 for providing heat for an environment by blowing air toward condensation heating component 108. In an exemplary embodiment, at least two heating fans 111 may have an air flow volume in a range of 100 CFM to 4000 CFM.
[0050] FIG. IB illustrates a cross-sectional view 120 of double-walled heating unit 106, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, double-walled heating unit 106 may include one inner chamber 123, one outer chamber 124, one perforated heater 129, one ignition unit 127, one premixing fan 125, and closed-loop thermosiphon system 103. In an exemplary embodiment, inner chamber 123 may be housed within outer chamber 124. In an exemplary embodiment, inner chamber 123 may be coaxial with outer chamber 124. In an exemplary embodiment, perforated heater 129 may be placed inside inner chamber 123. In an exemplary embodiment, perforated heater 129 may be extended longitudinally along vertical axis 133 of double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may be placed below perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may be placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may improve combustion in perforated heater 129 by enhancing air and feed circulation within perforated heater 129. In one exemplary embodiment, perforated heater 129 may include a plurality of first perforations 132 to allow flow of heat from inside of perforated heater 129 toexterior through an exemplary plurality of first perforations 132. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of first perforations 132 may have a shape of at least one of circles, squares, rectangles, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, half of perforated heater 129 may be perforated. In an exemplary embodiment, perforated heater 129 may use at least one feed for combustion. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary feed may include natural gas. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary feed may pass from inside perforated heater 129 to an exterior environment of perforated heater 129 via an exemplary plurality of first perforations 132. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may be placed below perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may facilitate flow of a mixture of feed and air through perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, premixing fan 125 may have an air flow volume in a range of 100 CFM to 4000 CFM.
[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may include an inner tubular coil 128, an outer tubular coil 126, a heating inlet 130, a heating outlet 131, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit, and a predetermined amount of a heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 may be encircled perforated heater 129 inside inner chamber 123. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 may be extended longitudinally along vertical axis 133 of double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 may include a first rectangular cross-sectional structure 135. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner tubular coil may have a tightly packed configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 may form an exemplary tightly packed configuration when smaller surface area sides of an exemplary first rectangular cross-sectional structure 135 may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary tightly packed configuration may form a wall around perorated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, first rectangular cross-sectional structure 135 of inner tubular coil 128 may include a first small side 138 and a first large side 139. In an exemplary embodiment, first small side 138 may have a dimension in a range of 10 mm to 30 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, first large side 139 may have a dimension in a range of 10 mm to 80 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, corrosive resistant steel, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti -corrosion layer, an exemplary anti -corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylenecoatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may be placed in a space between inner chamber 123 and outer chamber 124. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may be coaxial with inner tubular coil 128. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may be extended longitudinally along vertical axis 133 of double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may include a second rectangular cross- sectional structure 134. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may have atightly packed configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may form an exemplary tightly packed configuration when smaller surface area sides of second rectangular cross-sectional structure 134 may face each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary tightly packed configuration of outer tubular coil 126 may form a wall in a space between inner chamber 123 and outer chamber 124. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second rectangular cross-sectional structure 134 of outer tubular coil 126 may include a second small side 136 and a second large side 137. In an exemplary embodiment, second small side 136 may have a dimension in a range of 5 mm to 40 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, second large side 137 may have a dimension in a range of 5 mm to 80 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, outer tubular coil 126 may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion- bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128 and outer tubular coil 126 may be interconnected from a bottom of double-walled heating unit 106 via an exemplary connection pipeline.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, ignition unit 127 may be situated outside perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, ignition unit 127 may be placed inside inner chamber 123. In an exemplary embodiment, ignition unit 127 may be placed in a predetermined distance to perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary predetermined distance may be in a range of 2 mm to 4 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, ignition unit 127 may be used to ignite perforated heater 129. In an exemplary embodiment, ignition unit 127 may include at least one of a pilot light, an electronic ignition system, a spark igniter, an ion sensor, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pilot light may be smallflames that remain lit continuously, ready to ignite perforated heater 129 when needed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary electronic ignition system may utilize electrical components to ignite an exemplary feed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary electronic ignition system may often lit through the use of at least one of a spark, a hot surface igniter, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary spark igniter may produce a spark to ignite an exemplary feed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary hot surface igniter may use an electrically heated element to ignite an exemplary feed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ion sensor may include electrodes enclosed in a ceramic insulator. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary electrodes may detect presence and quality of flames by measuring ionization produced during combustion in perforated heater 129. When a flame is present, an exemplary ion sensor may generate ions that are attracted to exemplary electrodes, creating a small electric signal. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary signal may be processed by controlling system 107. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may monitor flame's stability and take action if necessary, such as shutting down perforated heater 129 in case of flame failure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary ion sensor may play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 by providing real-time feedback on flame status.
[0053] FIG. 1C illustrates a schematic view 140 of distribution pipelines 142, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within inner tubular coil 128 may enter a diverter T-junction 148. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may be directed to at least one of condensation heating component 108, heat-exchanger 104, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may pass through first pipeline 149 to condensation heating component 108. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-exchange unit may include one heat-exchange inlet, one heat-exchange outlet, one heat exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, diverter T-junction 148 may decide to guide an exemplary heat-transfer fluid toward at least one of condensation section 108, and a heat exchange section 104, and combinations thereof.
[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, heating inlet 146 may be connected to a first end 147 of outer tubular coil 126 from top of double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, heating inlet 146 may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, heating outlet 144 may be connected to inner tubular coil 128 from top of double-walled heating unit106. In an exemplary embodiment, heating outlet 144 may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, heating outlet 144 may be connected to a first heat-exchange inlet 150 via a first pipeline 149. In an exemplary embodiment, heating inlet 146 may be connected to first heatexchange outlet 145 via a second pipeline 148. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat exchange component may include at least one of condensation heating component 108, heat exchanger 104, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, first heatexchange outlet 145 may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, first heat-exchange inlet 150 may include a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, first pipeline 149 may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, corrosive resistant steel, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, second pipeline 148 may be made of at least one of aluminum, copper, corrosive resistant steel, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed loop thermosiphon system made of at least one of aluminum, copper, and combinations thereof may be covered with an anti-corrosion layer, an exemplary anti-corrosion layer may include at least one of teflon coatings, polyethylene coatings, polypropylene coatings, fusion-bonded epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings, zinc coatings, ceramic coatings, vinyl ester resins coatings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, first pipeline 149 may include a thermal insulation layer for preserving heat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermal insulation layer may have a thickness in a range of 2 mm to 30 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermal insulation layer may be made of at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may pass through third pipeline 151 to enter heat exchanger 104 via heat-exchange inlet 154. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may leave heat exchanger 104 via heat-exchange outlet 156 through fourth pipeline 152. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may enter outer tubular coil 126 via heat inlet 146. In an exemplary embodiment, water inlet 158 may be used to provide water forheat exchanger 104. In an exemplary embodiment, water may be heated within heat-exchanger 104. In an exemplary embodiment, heated water may exit heat exchanger 104 via water outlet 157. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heated water may be used for daily usage. In an exemplary embodiment, heat exchanger 104 may be a plate heat exchanger. In an exemplary embodiment, heat exchanger 104 may operate by facilitating transfer of heat between two fluids through a series of stacked plates. In an exemplary setup, water may flow through one set of channels formed by gaps between exemplary plates, while an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor may pass through adjacent channels. In an exemplary embodiment, as an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor comes into contact with exemplary plates, heat may transfer through exemplary plates to water, raising water’s temperature for use in heating applications.
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may be circulating within at least one of inner tubular coil 128, outer tubular coil 126, first pipeline 149, second pipeline 148, third pipeline 151, fourth pipeline 152, heat exchanger 104, and condensation heating component 108, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, a minimum volume of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may be equal to a volume of an exemplary heat-exchange component. In an exemplary embodiment, a volume ratio of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid volume to a total volume of closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may be in a range of 20% to 40%. In another exemplary embodiment, a volume ratio of distilled water volume to a total volume of closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may be in a range of 20% to 40%. In an exemplary embodiment, inner tubular coil 128, outer tubular coil 126, first pipeline 149, second pipeline 148, third pipeline 151, fourth pipeline 152, heat exchanger 104, and condensation heating component 108 may form a closed-loop structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may circulate within an exemplary closed-loop structure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulation may be repeated for enhanced heat transfer purposes.
[0056] FIG. ID illustrates a perspective view 160 of double-walled heating unit 106, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may further include one circulating pump 164, at least two thermal-insulation layers 163, one first one-way valve 165, and one second one-way valve 116 (shown in FIG. 1A). In an exemplary embodiment, circulating pump 164 may be used to pump an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within closed-loop thermosiphon system 103. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least two thermal-insulation layers 163 may cover premixing fan 125 and connection pipeline 162. In an exemplary embodiment, at least two insulation layers 163 may be used to prevent an exemplary heat-transfer fluid from freezing. In an exemplary embodiment, at least two insulation layers 163 may be made of at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, first one-way valve 165 may be positioned along connection pipeline 162. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary placement of first one-way valve 165 may ensure efficient control over flow of an exemplary heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system 103. In an exemplary embodiment, first one-way valve 165 may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a singular direction, from outer tubular coil 126 to inner tubular coil 128.
[0057] Referring back to FIG. 1A, thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 may further include a second one-way valve 116. In an exemplary embodiment, second one-way valve 116 may be installed through at least one of second pipeline 148, first pipeline 149, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, second one-way valve 116 installed through second pipeline 148 may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a singular direction, from an exemplary heat-exchange component to heating section 105 enhancing overall performance and efficiency of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, second one-way valve 116 installed through first pipeline 149 may enable an exemplary heat-transfer fluid movement in a singular direction, from heating section 105 to an exemplary heat-exchange component enhancing overall performance and efficiency of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, first one-way valve 165 and second one-way valve 116 may prevent any unwanted backflow, maintaining integrity and functionality of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 may produce heat energy relative to a water flow rate in a range of 3.3: 1.4 to 33: 14 (heat energy (Kw): water flow rate (g / s)).
[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 may use an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 for heating purposes. In an exemplary embodiment, closed-loop thermosiphon system 103 may use thermosiphon process for heating purposes. In an exemplary embodiment, thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 may use an exemplary heat-transfer fluid to transfer heat. In an exemplary embodiment, anexemplary heat-transfer fluid may circulate within double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermosiphon process may be a passive method utilized in thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 to circulate an exemplary heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, heat transfer fluid vapor may rise naturally as an exemplary heat transfer fluid is heated in double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, as an exemplary heat transfer fluid vapor rises, an exemplary heat transfer fluid vapor may displace condensed heat-transfer fluid in exemplary pipelines, causing an exemplary heat-transfer fluid to flow back down to double-walled heating unit 106, where an exemplary heat transfer fluid is reheated, creating a continuous circulation loop. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid may be heated when passing through inner tubular coil 128 and outer tubular coil 126 forming an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor may be condensed in an exemplary at least one heatexchange unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-exchange unit may include at least one of condensation heating component 108, heat exchanger 104, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary circulation process may occur due to difference in an exemplary heat transfer fluid density between an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor and an exemplary condensed heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary heat-transfer fluid vapor, less dense heat-transfer fluid naturally ascending while an exemplary condensed heat transfer fluid, denser heat transfer fluid may descend. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary closed-loop thermosiphon system may rely on a principle of convection and gravity to create a self-sustaining flow of an exemplary heat transfer fluid throughout thermosiphon condensation heating system 102.
[0059] FIG. IE illustrates a perspective view 170 of heat-transfer vapor flow within heating section 105, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary combustion gases produced during combustion in perforated heater 129 may rise in double-walled heating unit 106 in direction 173. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may hit a refractory layer 176. In an exemplary embodiment, refractory layer 176 may be placed on top of double-walled heating unit 106. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may enter a space between inner tubular coil 128 and inner chamber 123 in direction 174. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may move toward a space between an exemplary outer tubular coil and inner chamber 123 via a slit 177 in direction 178. In an exemplaryembodiment, slit 177 may be placed at a bottom of inner chamber 123. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may preheat an exemplary heat-transfer fluid passing through outer tubular coil 126. In an exemplary embodiment, outer chamberl24 may include an air outlet 179. In an exemplary embodiment, air outlet 179 may be connected to a chimney 166. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary combustion gases may exit doublewalled heating unit 103 through chimney 166. In an exemplary embodiment, outer chamber 124 may include a plurality of second perforations. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary plurality of second perforations may form an air inlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary air inlet may be used for entering fresh air into double-walled heating unit 103 through a space between outer chamber 124 and outer tubular coil 126. In an exemplary embodiment, fresh air entering through an exemplary plurality of second perforations may be preheated while reaching premixing fan 125.
[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may be electrically connected to at least one of feed inlet of perforated heater 129, ignition unit 127, circulating pump 164, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may include at least one sensor. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one sensor may include at least two of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow-rate sensor, ion sensor, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors, thermocouple, thermostats, fluid flow switches, flame detectors, gas and / or CO sensors, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may include at least one thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pressure sensor may evaluate a pressure within thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary pressure may be below 1 atm. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary temperature sensor may evaluate temperature of an exemplary at least one heattransfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary flow-rate sensor may sense flow rate of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid within an exemplary closed-loop structure of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid may have a flow rate in a range of 1.4 g / s to 14 g / s. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may further include a Smart Control Unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary Smart Control Unit may receive and processes signals from multiple sensors. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may be designed to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and safety of double-walled heating unit106. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may monitor and adjust temperature of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid circulating within thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 to maintain a desired level. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may monitor and adjust temperature using an exemplary temperature sensors and at least on thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary thermostat may adjust a temperature of an exemplary at least one heat-transfer fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may play a crucial role in ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 while providing users with flexibility and control over thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary system may operate fully automatically, driven by an exemplary smart control unit based on real-time data from exemplary sensors and user-set temperatures from exemplary thermostats. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may prevent at least one of overheating, electrical faults, and combinations thereof in thermosiphon condensation heating system 102. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may include at least one of emergency shut-off switches, temperature limits, fail-safe mechanisms to protect against malfunctions, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary emergency shut-off switches may refer to a safety device designed to quickly stop operation of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 in case of an emergency. In an exemplary embodiment, when an exemplary emergency shut-off switch is activated, an exemplary emergency shut-off switch may immediately cut off power of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 to prevent further escalation of potential hazards. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may include different operational modes. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary operational modes may include at least one of manual, automatic, programmable settings, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may include features to optimize energy usage and improve efficiency. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary features may include at least one of timers, scheduling functions, adaptive control algorithms, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary features may help reduce energy consumption and operating costs of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 while maintaining comfort levels. In an exemplary embodiment, control system 107 may include remote monitoring, control capabilities. In an exemplary embodiment, controlling system 107 may allow users to access and adjust settings remotely via connected devices. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplaryconnected devices may include at least one of smartphones, computers, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary connection may include a wired connection, a wireless connection, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary remote monitoring may enable convenient management of thermosiphon condensation heating system 102 from anywhere, enhancing convenience and flexibility.
[0061] Industrial Applicability
[0062] The disclosure presents a revolutionary solution with broad industrial applicability, particularly in sectors requiring efficient energy transfer. This innovative system incorporates heat packages to significantly enhance energy transfer efficiency, making it a standout choice across various industrial settings. Notably, its versatility extends to operation in cold climates, where traditional systems may falter. Moreover, the disclosure's remarkable feature of requiring minimal energy input positions it as a cost-effective and sustainable solution for energy-intensive applications. Furthermore, its capability to function with only a minimal amount of heat-transfer fluid underscores its efficiency and practicality, offering significant savings in both resources and operational costs. Overall, the disclosure's adaptability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness make it an invaluable asset in diverse industrial contexts, promising transformative advancements in energy management and utilization.
[0063] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and / or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.
[0064] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.
[0065] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents.Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirement of Sections 101, 102, or 103 of the Patent Act, nor should they be interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subject matter is hereby disclaimed.
[0066] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.
[0067] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
[0068] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. This is for purposes of streamlining the disclosure, and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.
[0069] While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations and implementations are possible that are within the scope of theimplementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used in combination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and / or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.
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What is claimed is:
1. A thermosiphon condensation heating system for heating a space and / or water using a plurality of heat packages, the thermosiphon condensation heating system comprising: one double-walled heating unit, comprising: one inner chamber, one outer chamber, the inner chamber housed within the outer chamber; one perforated heater extending longitudinally along a vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit inside the inner chamber; one ignition unit placed in a predetermined distance to the perforated heater; one premixing fan placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to the perforated heater, the premixing fan improves combustion in the perforated heater by enhancing mixture of air and feed circulation within the perforated heater, the feed is utilized for combustion within the perforated heater; a closed-loop thermosiphon system comprising internal pressure below1 atm, the closed-loop thermosiphon system comprising: one inner tubular coil encircled the perforated heater inside the inner chamber extending longitudinally along the vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit, the inner tubular coil comprising a first rectangular cross-sectional structure, the inner tubular coil forming a tightly packed configuration wherein first small surface area sides of the first rectangular cross-sectional structure facing each other; one outer tubular coil encircled the inner wall placed in a space between the inner chamber and the outer chamber extendinglongitudinally along the vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit, the outer tubular coil being coaxial with the inner tubular coil, the outer tubular coil comprising a second rectangular cross-sectional structure, the outer tubular coil forming a tightly packed configuration wherein second small surface area sides of the second rectangular cross-sectional structure facing each other, the inner tubular coil and the outer tubular coil being interconnected through a first end of the inner tubular coil and a first end of the outer tubular coil using a connection pipeline placed at a bottom of the double-walled heating unit; one heating inlet connected to a second end of the outer tubular coil from top of the double-walled heating unit; one heating outlet connected to a second end of the inner tubular coil from top of the double-walled heating unit; at least one heat-exchange unit, comprising: one heat-exchange inlet; one heat-exchange outlet; and one heat-exchange component, wherein the heating outlet is connected to the heatexchange inlet via a first pipeline, the heating inlet is connected to the heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline; and a predetermined amount of distilled water circulating within the closed-loop thermosiphon system, a volume ratio of distilled water volume in liquid state to a total volume of the closed-loop thermosiphon system is in a range of 20% to 40%, the thermosiphon condensation heating system producing heat energy relative to a water flow rate in arange of 3.3: 1.4 to 460: 170 (heat energy (Kw): water flow rate (g / s)); and one circulating pump installed through the connection pipeline for circulating the heat-transfer fluid within the closed-loop thermosiphon system for facilitating pressure changes during distilled water vaporization, the circulating pump has a power in a range of 5 W to 400 W for dynamically adjusting required flow of distilled water; and a housing encompassing the premixing fan, and the connection pipelines; at least two thermal-insulation layers covering internal surrounding of the housing, the at least two thermal-insulation layers prevent the heat-transfer fluid from freezing, the at least two thermal-insulation layers comprise at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof; and one controlling system electrically connected to at least one of the heating unit, the ignition unit, the circulating pump, and combinations thereof, the controlling system comprising at least two sensor, wherein the plurality of heat packages comprises water vapor packages directed toward the at least one heat-exchange unit for releasing latent heat energy of the water vapor packages all at once upon reaching the heat-exchange unit.
2. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, further comprising one first one-way valve placed through the connection pipeline, the first one-way valve allowing the heat-transfer fluid to flow in one direction from the outer tubular coil to the inner tubular coil.
3. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, further comprising one second one-way valve placed through the first pipeline, wherein the second one-way valve allows the heat-transfer fluid to flow in one direction from the heating outlet to the heat-exchange inlet.
4. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, further comprising a vacuum valve, the vacuum valve placed through at least one of the first pipeline, the second pipeline, and combination thereof, the vacuum valve is positioned at a highest point of the closed-loop thermosiphon system.
5. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, further comprising an air outlet placed on top of a space between the inner chamber and the outer tubular coil, the air outlet permits combustion gases of the perforated heater to exit the thermosiphon condensation heating system.
6. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of perforations on the outer chamber, the plurality of perforations forming an air inlet for fresh air to enter a space between the outer tubular coil and the outer chamber providing oxygen for combustion within the perforated heater, the fresh air is preheated in contact with the outer tubular coil.
7. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1 , wherein the first rectangular cross-sectional structure comprises the first small surface area side and a first largesurface area side, the first small surface area side has a length in a range of 10 mm to 30 mm, the first large surface area side has a length in a range of 10 mm to 80 mm.
8. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, wherein the second rectangular cross-sectional structure comprises the second small surface area side and a second large surface area side, the second small surface area side has a length in a range of 5 mm to 40 mm, the second large surface area side has a length in a range of 5 mm to 80 mm.
9. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 1, wherein the condensation heating component comprises at least two heating fans placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 20 cm to the condensation heating component for providing heat for an environment by blowing air toward the condensation heating component, the at least two heating fans have an air flow volume in a range of 100 CFM to 10000 CFM.
10. A thermosiphon condensation heating system for heating a space and / or water using a plurality of heat packages, the thermosiphon condensation heating system comprising: one double-walled heating unit, comprising: one inner chamber, one outer chamber, the inner chamber housed within the outer chamber; one perforated heater extending longitudinally along a vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit inside the inner chamber; one ignition unit placed in a predetermined distance to the perforated heater; a closed-loop thermosiphon system, comprising:one inner tubular coil encircled the perforated heater inside the inner chamber extending longitudinally along the vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit, the inner tubular coil comprising a first rectangular cross-sectional structure, the inner tubular coil forming a tightly packed configuration wherein first small surface area sides of the first rectangular cross-sectional structure facing each other; one outer tubular coil encircled the inner wall placed in a space between the inner chamber and the outer chamber extending longitudinally along the vertical axis of the double-walled heating unit, the outer tubular coil being coaxial with the inner tubular coil, the outer tubular coil comprising a second rectangular cross-sectional structure, the outer coil forming a tightly packed configuration wherein second small surface area sides of the second rectangular cross-sectional structure facing each other, the inner tubular coil and the outer tubular coil being interconnected through a first end of the inner tubular coil and a first end of the outer tubular coil using a connection pipeline placed at a bottom of the double-walled heating unit; one heating inlet connected to a second end of the outer tubular coil from top of the double-walled heating unit; one heating outlet connected to a second end of the inner tubular coil from top of the double-walled heating unit; and at least one heat-exchange unit, comprising: one heat-exchange inlet; one heat-exchange outlet; and one heat-exchange component,wherein the heating outlet is connected to the heatexchange inlet via a first pipeline, the heating inlet is connected to the heat-exchange outlet via a second pipeline; and at least one heat-transfer fluid circulating within the closed loop thermosiphon system; and one controlling system electrically connected to at least one of the heating unit, the ignition unit, and combinations thereof, the controlling system comprising at least two sensors and a smart control unit, wherein the plurality of heat packages comprises the at least one heat-transfer fluid vapor packages directed toward the at least one heat-exchange unit for releasing latent heat energy of the at least one heat-transfer fluid vapor packages all at once upon reaching the heat-exchange unit.
11. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, further comprising a circulating pump installed through the connection pipeline for circulating the heattransfer fluid within the thermosiphon condensation heating system, the circulating pump has a power in a range of 5 W to 400 W.
12. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the heat-exchange component comprises at least one of a heat exchanger, a condensation heating component, and combinations thereof, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to provide hot water, the condensation heating component is configured to warm an environment.
13. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, further comprising one premixing fan placed in a predetermined distance of 5 cm to 30 cm to the perforated heater, the premixing fan improves combustion in the perforated heater by enhancing air and feed circulation within the perforated heater and pushes burnt gases produced in the perforated heater outside the double-walled heating unit.
14. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, further comprising a housing encompassing the premixing fan, and the connection pipeline, the housing comprises at least two thermal-insulation layers covering internal surrounding of the housing, the at least two thermal-insulation layers prevent the heat-transfer fluid from freezing, the at least two thermal -insulation layers comprise at least one of polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam, fiberglass, and combinations thereof.
15. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the ignition unit is placed in a predetermined distance in a range of 2 mm to 4 mm to the perforated heater.
16. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the at least two sensors comprise at least two of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow-rate sensor, ion sensor, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors, thermocouple, thermostats, fluid flow switches, flame detectors, gas and / or CO sensors, and combinations thereof.
17. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the first pipeline and the second pipeline are made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, polyethylene, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof.
18. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the inner tubular coil and the outer tubular coil are made of at least one of corrosive resistant steel, copper, aluminum, and combinations thereof.
19. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein the at least one heat-transfer fluid comprises at least one of distilled water, alcohols, refrigerants, and combinations thereof.
20. The thermosiphon condensation heating system of claim 10, wherein a volume ratio of the heat-transfer fluid volume to a total volume of the closed-loop thermosiphon system is in a range of 20% to 40%.
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Thermosiphon type heating system
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