Performance improving method for heat pump hot water unit

Abstract

The invention discloses a performance improvement method of a heat pump hot water unit, and relates to the technical field of heat pump hot water units, comprising an intelligent sensor, an intelligent control system, an actuator, a remote monitoring terminal, a remote monitoring platform and a data transmission device; according to the heat pump hot water unit, the intelligent sensor and the actuator are installed, the heat pump hot water unit can sense and respond to environment changes in real time, an intelligent control system accurately adjusts parameters such as the heating temperature and the water flow speed of the unit according to a preset algorithm, and it is ensured that the unit is in the optimal working state all the time; a user can check and analyze data through the remote monitoring platform and remotely control the unit according to needs; when the operation data of the heat pump hot water unit is abnormal or exceeds a preset threshold value, maintenance personnel can obtain fault information through the remote monitoring platform, and remote troubleshooting and guidance are carried out; meanwhile, the intelligent control system can preliminarily diagnose fault causes, accurate information is provided for maintenance personnel, the maintenance time is shortened, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of heat pump water heaters, and in particular to a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater. Background Art

[0002] The heat pump water heater is a highly efficient, energy-saving and environmentally friendly hot water preparation equipment. Its working principle is based on the reverse Carnot cycle. The compressor is driven by electric energy to make the refrigerant absorb low-grade heat energy in the air in the evaporator, and then it is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure gas in the compressor, and then releases heat to water in the condenser to produce hot water. This process realizes the efficient conversion and utilization of energy. Compared with traditional electric heating or gas heating methods, the heat pump water heater can save a lot of energy and significantly reduce carbon emissions, which has positive significance for environmental protection. In terms of maintenance, the heat pump water heater has a simple structure, fewer components, relatively low maintenance costs, and a long service life, providing users with a more economical and practical hot water solution.

[0003] Factors that affect the performance of heat pump water heaters include voltage stability, compressor status, ambient temperature, refrigerant status, control system, unit structure and design, cleaning and maintenance. In order to ensure the good operation and efficient heating of the heat pump water heater, a performance improvement method for the heat pump water heater is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater unit to solve the problem raised in the above background technology that the performance of a heat pump water heater unit is affected by factors such as voltage stability, compressor status, ambient temperature, refrigerant status, control system, unit structure and design, as well as cleaning and maintenance.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater, comprising:

[0006] Intelligent sensors, including temperature sensors, pressure sensors and flow sensors, are used to monitor the temperature, pressure, flow and other parameters of the unit in real time;

[0007] An intelligent control system, comprising an intelligent control module, wherein the intelligent control module is communicatively connected with a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor and a flow sensor, and is capable of simultaneously receiving data from the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor and the flow sensor;

[0008] The actuator includes a solenoid valve and a water pump, wherein the solenoid valve and the water pump are communicatively connected with the intelligent control system and can execute instructions issued by the intelligent control module;

[0009] The remote monitoring terminal includes an Internet of Things module, which is connected to the intelligent control system and can receive and send data sent by the intelligent control module in real time;

[0010] The remote monitoring platform is connected to the remote monitoring terminal and can receive data from the IoT module and process, store and display it;

[0011] Data transmission equipment, used for data transmission.

[0012] Preferably, the temperature sensor, pressure sensor and flow sensor are respectively installed at key locations such as inlet and outlet pipes and water tanks of the heat pump water heater unit, and the temperature sensor, pressure sensor and flow sensor are respectively connected to the intelligent control module by telecommunication.

[0013] Preferably, the intelligent control module receives data from the intelligent sensor, processes and analyzes the data according to preset logic and algorithms, and then issues instructions to the actuator to adjust the operation of the heat pump water heater unit.

[0014] Preferably, the solenoid valve and the water pump receive instructions from the intelligent control module, and the solenoid valve and the water pump automatically adjust the operating parameters of the heat pump water heater unit, such as the control water flow rate and the adjustment water temperature.

[0015] Preferably, the Internet of Things module is responsible for transmitting the data of the heat pump water heater unit to the remote monitoring platform, and through the connection with the intelligent control module, receives and sends data in real time, and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control.

[0016] Preferably, the remote monitoring platform is a Web-based monitoring system, which is accessed through a browser. The remote monitoring platform receives data from the heat pump water heater unit, and processes, stores and displays the data. Real-time data, historical data, alarm information, etc. can be viewed on the platform, and operational control can be performed.

[0017] Preferably, the data transmission device adopts a wireless network device (such as a 4G / 5G module) or a wired network device (such as an Ethernet switch);

[0018] Preferably, the data transmission device is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module and the temperature sensor, pressure sensor and flow sensor;

[0019] Preferably, the data transmission device is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module and the solenoid valve and the water pump;

[0020] Preferably, the data transmission device is responsible for the communication connection between the Internet of Things module and the intelligent control system;

[0021] Preferably, the data transmission device is responsible for the communication connection between the remote monitoring platform and the Internet of Things module.

[0022] Preferably, the performance improvement method of the heat pump water heater unit has the following specific process:

[0023] S1, intelligent sensors monitor the temperature, pressure, flow and other parameters of the heat pump water heater in real time;

[0024] S2, the intelligent sensor transmits the data to the intelligent control system through the data transmission device, and the intelligent control module processes and analyzes the data according to the preset logic and algorithm;

[0025] S3, the intelligent control system transmits the command to the actuator through the data transmission device, and the actuator automatically adjusts the operating parameters of the heat pump water heater unit, such as controlling the water flow, adjusting the water temperature, etc.;

[0026] S4. The intelligent control system transmits data to the remote monitoring terminal through the data transmission device. The remote monitoring terminal receives and sends data in real time and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control.

[0027] S5. The remote monitoring terminal transmits the data to the remote monitoring platform through the data transmission device. The remote monitoring platform receives the data and processes, stores and displays it.

[0028] In the present invention, by installing intelligent sensors and actuators, the heat pump water heater unit can sense and respond to environmental changes in real time. The intelligent control system accurately adjusts the unit's operating parameters, such as heating temperature, water flow rate, etc., according to a preset algorithm to ensure that the unit is always in the best working state; users can view and analyze data through a remote monitoring platform and remotely control the unit as needed; when the operating data of the heat pump water heater unit is abnormal or exceeds a preset threshold, maintenance personnel can obtain fault information through the remote monitoring platform and conduct remote troubleshooting and guidance; at the same time, the intelligent control system can preliminarily diagnose the cause of the fault, provide maintenance personnel with accurate information, shorten maintenance time, and reduce maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a flow chart of a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater unit according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a connection relationship diagram between various devices of the present invention.

[0031] Among them, 100, intelligent sensor; 101, temperature sensor; 102, pressure sensor; 103, flow sensor; 200, intelligent control system; 201, intelligent control module; 300, actuator; 301, solenoid valve; 302, water pump; 400, remote monitoring terminal; 401, Internet of Things module; 500, remote monitoring platform; 600, data transmission equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and the like are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", and the like may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] See also Figure 1-2As shown, a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater unit is provided to solve the problem that the performance of the heat pump water heater unit is affected by factors such as voltage stability, compressor status, ambient temperature, refrigerant status, control system, unit structure and design, cleaning and maintenance, etc., including: an intelligent sensor 100, including a temperature sensor 101, a pressure sensor 102 and a flow sensor 103, for real-time monitoring of parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, etc. of the unit, the temperature sensor 101, the pressure sensor 102 and the flow sensor 103 are respectively installed at key locations such as inlet and outlet pipes and a water tank of the heat pump water heater unit, the temperature sensor 101, the pressure sensor 102 and the flow sensor 103 are respectively connected to the intelligent control module 201 by telecommunication;

[0037] The intelligent control system 200 includes an intelligent control module 201, which is in communication with the temperature sensor 101, the pressure sensor 102 and the flow sensor 103, and can simultaneously receive data from the temperature sensor 101, the pressure sensor 102 and the flow sensor 103. The intelligent control module 201 receives data from the intelligent sensor 100, processes and analyzes the data according to a preset logic and algorithm, and then issues a command to the actuator 300 to adjust the operation of the heat pump water heater unit;

[0038] The actuator 300 includes a solenoid valve 301 and a water pump 302. The solenoid valve 301 and the water pump 302 are connected to the intelligent control system 200 for communication and can execute instructions issued by the intelligent control module 201. The solenoid valve 301 and the water pump 302 receive instructions from the intelligent control module 201, and the solenoid valve 301 and the water pump 302 automatically adjust the operating parameters of the heat pump water heater such as the control water flow and the adjustment water temperature;

[0039] The remote monitoring terminal 400 includes an Internet of Things module 401, which is connected to the intelligent control system 200 and can receive and send data sent by the intelligent control module 201 in real time. The Internet of Things module 401 is responsible for transmitting the data of the heat pump water heater to the remote monitoring platform 500, and receives and sends data in real time through the connection with the intelligent control module 201, and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control;

[0040] The remote monitoring platform 500 is connected to the remote monitoring terminal 400 in communication, and can receive data from the Internet of Things module 401, and process, store and display the data. The remote monitoring platform 500 is a Web-based monitoring system, which is accessed through a browser. The remote monitoring platform 500 receives data from the heat pump water heater unit, and processes, stores and displays the data. The real-time data, historical data, alarm information, etc. can be viewed on the platform, and operation control can be performed;

[0041] The data transmission device 600 is used for data transmission and adopts wireless network equipment such as 4G / 5G modules or wired network equipment such as Ethernet switches; the data transmission device 600 is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module 201 and the temperature sensor 101, the pressure sensor 102 and the flow sensor 103; the data transmission device 600 is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module 201 and the solenoid valve 301 and the water pump 302; the data transmission device 600 is responsible for the communication connection between the Internet of Things module 401 and the intelligent control system 200; the data transmission device 600 is responsible for the communication connection between the remote monitoring platform 500 and the Internet of Things module 401.

[0042] Embodiment 2

[0043] Based on the first embodiment, the present invention provides a method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater, and the specific process is as follows:

[0044] Step 1: The intelligent sensor 100 is installed at key parts of the heat pump water heater unit, such as inlet and outlet pipes, water tanks, etc., to monitor the temperature, pressure, flow and other parameters of the heat pump water heater unit in real time;

[0045] Step 2: The smart sensor 100 transmits the data to the smart control system 200 through the data transmission device 600, and the smart control module 201 processes and analyzes the data according to the preset logic and algorithm;

[0046] Step 3: The intelligent control system 200 transmits the instruction to the actuator 300 through the data transmission device 600, and the actuator 300 automatically adjusts the operating parameters of the heat pump water heater, such as controlling the water flow rate and adjusting the water temperature. The intelligent control system 200 sends instructions to the actuator 300 to adjust the operation of the heat pump water heater. At the same time, the intelligent control system 200 can also transmit data to the remote monitoring terminal 400;

[0047] Step 4: The intelligent control system 200 transmits data to the remote monitoring terminal 400 through the data transmission device 600. The remote monitoring terminal 400 receives and sends data in real time, and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control.

[0048] Step five, the remote monitoring terminal 400 transmits the data to the remote monitoring platform 500 through the data transmission device 600. The remote monitoring platform 500 receives the data and processes, stores and displays it. The remote monitoring platform 500 is a Web-based monitoring system that users can access through a browser. The platform receives data from the heat pump water heater unit and processes, stores and displays it. Users can view real-time data, historical data, alarm information, etc. on the platform and perform operational control.

[0049] Working principle: the intelligent sensor 100 and the actuator 300 are connected to the heat pump water heater unit to monitor and control the operation of the unit in real time; the intelligent control system 200 receives the data from the sensor and issues instructions to the actuator 300 according to the preset logic algorithm; the data transmission device 600 transmits the data of the heat pump water heater unit to the remote monitoring platform 500 in real time; the remote monitoring platform 500 provides functions such as data display, alarm, data analysis, and realizes remote monitoring and control through the mobile device APP; the data flows from the intelligent sensor 100 to the intelligent control system 200, and then to the data transmission device 600, and the data transmission device 600 transmits the data to the remote monitoring platform 500, and the user can view and analyze the data through the remote monitoring platform 500, and remotely control the unit as needed; when the operating data of the heat pump water heater unit is abnormal or exceeds the preset threshold, the maintenance personnel can obtain the fault information through the remote monitoring platform 500, and conduct remote troubleshooting and guidance; at the same time, the intelligent control system 200 can preliminarily diagnose the cause of the fault, provide accurate information to the maintenance personnel, shorten the maintenance time, and reduce the maintenance cost.

[0050] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater, characterized in that: include: The intelligent sensor (100) includes a temperature sensor (101), a pressure sensor (102) and a flow sensor (103), and is used to monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure and flow of the unit in real time; An intelligent control system (200) comprises an intelligent control module (201), wherein the intelligent control module (201) is communicatively connected with a temperature sensor (101), a pressure sensor (102) and a flow sensor (103), and is capable of simultaneously receiving data from the temperature sensor (101), the pressure sensor (102) and the flow sensor (103); An actuator (300) comprises a solenoid valve (301) and a water pump (302), wherein the solenoid valve (301) and the water pump (302) are communicatively connected to the intelligent control system (200) and are capable of executing instructions issued by the intelligent control module (201); A remote monitoring terminal (400) comprises an Internet of Things module (401), wherein the Internet of Things module (401) is communicatively connected with the intelligent control system (200) and is capable of receiving and sending data sent by the intelligent control module (201) in real time; The remote monitoring platform (500) is connected to the remote monitoring terminal (400) and is capable of receiving data from the Internet of Things module (401) and processing, storing and displaying the data; The data transmission device (600) is used for data transmission.

2. A method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor (101), the pressure sensor (102) and the flow sensor (103) are respectively installed at key locations such as the inlet and outlet pipes and the water tank of the heat pump water heater unit. The temperature sensor (101), the pressure sensor (102) and the flow sensor (103) are respectively connected to the intelligent control module (201) by telecommunication.

3. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent control module (201) receives data from the intelligent sensor (100), processes and analyzes the data according to preset logic and algorithms, and then issues instructions to the actuator (300) to adjust the operation of the heat pump water heater unit.

4. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solenoid valve (301) and the water pump (302) receive instructions from the intelligent control module (201), and the solenoid valve (301) and the water pump (302) automatically adjust operating parameters such as the control water flow rate and the adjustment water temperature of the heat pump water heater unit.

5. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Internet of Things module (401) is responsible for transmitting the data of the heat pump water heater unit to the remote monitoring platform (500), and receives and sends data in real time through connection with the intelligent control module (201), and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control.

6. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote monitoring platform (500) is a Web-based monitoring system that is accessed through a browser. The remote monitoring platform (500) receives data from the heat pump water heater unit and processes, stores and displays the data. Real-time data, historical data, alarm information, etc. can be viewed on the platform, and operation control can be performed.

7. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data transmission device (600) adopts a wireless network device (such as a 4G / 5G module) or a wired network device (such as an Ethernet switch); The data transmission device (600) is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module (201) and the temperature sensor (101), the pressure sensor (102) and the flow sensor (103); The data transmission device (600) is responsible for the communication connection between the intelligent control module (201) and the solenoid valve (301) and the water pump (302); The data transmission device (600) is responsible for the communication connection between the Internet of Things module (401) and the intelligent control system (200); The data transmission device (600) is responsible for the communication connection between the remote monitoring platform (500) and the Internet of Things module (401).

8. The method for improving the performance of a heat pump water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specific process is as follows: S1, intelligent sensor (100) monitors the temperature, pressure, flow and other parameters of the heat pump water heater in real time; S2, the intelligent sensor (100) transmits the data to the intelligent control system (200) via the data transmission device (600), and the intelligent control module (201) processes and analyzes the data according to preset logic and algorithms; S3, the intelligent control system (200) transmits the instruction to the actuator (300) through the data transmission device (600), and the actuator (300) automatically adjusts the operating parameters of the heat pump water heater unit, such as controlling the water flow rate, adjusting the water temperature, etc.; S4, the intelligent control system (200) transmits data to the remote monitoring terminal (400) through the data transmission device (600), and the remote monitoring terminal (400) receives and sends data in real time, and provides security functions such as data encryption and access control; S5. The remote monitoring terminal (400) transmits the data to the remote monitoring platform (500) via the data transmission device (600). The remote monitoring platform (500) receives the data and processes, stores and displays the data.

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