System and process for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater

Abstract

System (1) for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater, comprising: a sewer (2) and a secondary line (4) for diverting the wastewater from the sewer (2), wherein the secondary line (4) is supplied with wastewater, the secondary line (4) is designed as fluidically connected wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18), wherein a heat exchanger fluid circulating separately from the wastewater in the secondary line (4) is heated by means of the wastewater, wherein the cooled wastewater is discharged into the sewer (2) and wherein each wastewater pressure line section (20) of a wastewater heat exchanger module (18) is surrounded by a sheathing pipe section (24) which can be supplied with the heat exchanger fluid, wherein the wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18) are fluidically connected to each other to form a sheathing pipe.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a system and a method for recovering waste heat from wastewater.

[0002] In established wastewater heat recovery systems, wastewater is typically diverted from a sewer line into a vertical shaft. A submersible pump at the bottom of the shaft pumps the wastewater upwards into a heat exchanger, usually a panel-type unit. A wastewater screening system is generally installed upstream. From there, the cooled wastewater, along with the filtered material, is returned to the sewer line.

[0003] Similar known systems for heat recovery from wastewater use a filter module with an integrated heat exchanger in the shaft, usually with pipes containing heat exchanger fluid arranged helically or spirally around the filter module.

[0004] DE 32 02 804 A1 discloses a method and a device for recovering heat from the wastewater of a building, wherein the wastewater is pumped from a tank in the wastewater system through a heat exchanger to a valve device, the position of which is controlled depending on the wastewater level in the tank. At a predetermined level in the tank, the valve is moved to a position such that the wastewater is returned to the tank, and at a predetermined upper wastewater level in the tank, the water is directed to the outlet for discharge.

[0005] DE 10 2007 013 296 A1 discloses an arrangement for recovering thermal energy from wastewater, which is associated with a sewer, comprising an intermediate storage tank connected to the sewer via at least one inlet, and a heat exchanger associated with the intermediate storage tank. The arrangement includes a pumping device associated with the intermediate storage tank for conveying wastewater towards the heat exchanger. A sewer with a corresponding arrangement and a method for recovering thermal energy from wastewater are also disclosed. In this method, the wastewater is directed from a sewer via at least one inlet into an intermediate storage tank, the wastewater is pumped from this intermediate storage tank through at least one heat exchanger by means of a pumping device, and the cooled wastewater flowing back from the heat exchanger is returned to the sewer via an outlet.

[0006] WO 93 / 07 424 A1 discloses a system for heat recovery from wastewater, preferably from discontinuous sources, particularly households, commercial and industrial operations, etc. The system comprises at least one counterflow heat exchanger through which the wastewater flows and which is connected in a closed loop to at least one hot water storage tank or boiler. A sensor for detecting the wastewater flow is provided in a wastewater pipe and is connected to at least one pump or control unit that controls the pump(s). When the sensor generates a signal indicating wastewater flow, the at least one pump is switched on and the wastewater from the wastewater pipe is pumped through the heat exchanger.

[0007] In conventional wastewater heat recovery systems, the wastewater must undergo complex screening or even filtration due to the sensitive nature of the heat exchangers. Furthermore, a pump is usually required to transport the wastewater to the heat exchanger and / or back to the sewer.

[0008] To avoid these disadvantages, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved system and an improved method for heat recovery from wastewater, whereby a high efficiency of heat recovery can be achieved with reduced effort.

[0009] The problem is solved by the subject matter of the respective independent patent claim.

[0010] One aspect concerns a system for recovering waste heat from wastewater, comprising a sewer line and a bypass line for diverting the wastewater from the sewer line. The bypass line is fed with the wastewater and is designed as at least one wastewater heat exchanger module, wherein a heat exchanger fluid circulating separately from the wastewater in the bypass line is heated by the wastewater, and wherein the cooled wastewater is discharged into the sewer line.

[0011] An advantage of the present invention is that sieving or even filtering the wastewater used for heat recovery is not necessary, and the necessary building infrastructure is also not required.

[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is that a system for heat recovery from wastewater is provided, which is particularly suitable for easy retrofitting of an existing wastewater channel.

[0013] The wastewater used for heat recovery can be a fluid flowing in a sewer system from which heat can be extracted, particularly wastewater mixed with rainwater in a combined sewer system, or wastewater in a separate pipe from the only slightly polluted rainwater in a separate sewer system. This wastewater may contain, for example, greywater and / or blackwater. Greywater refers to wastewater that is free of fecal matter and contains only slightly polluted solids, such as that produced by handwashing, showering, bathing, or washing clothes. Blackwater is domestic wastewater without greywater containing fecal solids.

[0014] The sewer can be a sewer pipe, for example a free-flowing pipe or a pressure pipe, for the disposal of wastewater.

[0015] The bypass, also called a secondary line, can be a pressure pipeline into which at least a portion of the wastewater in the sewer can be diverted and from which it can be fed back into the sewer.

[0016] In particular, the lateral pipe can be fed with wastewater from a sewage sump of the sewer, the sewage sump being located at an upstream end section of the lateral pipe in the direction of wastewater flow. The sewage sump can be integrated into the sewer or be separate from it.

[0017] The cooled wastewater can then be discharged into the sewer via a collection basin, which is located at the downstream end of the lateral pipe. The collection basin can be integrated into the sewer or be a separate structure.

[0018] The secondary line can essentially run parallel to the sewer.

[0019] The wastewater in the lateral pipe can correspond to an average dry weather flow rate. This dry weather flow can be diverted from the sewer line, particularly via the sump, into the lateral pipe using a valve / branch device. Dry weather flow refers to wastewater flow excluding rainwater, for example, greywater plus blackwater. Any additional rainwater flow, typically consisting of precipitation and / or snowmelt, may still be carried within the sewer line.

[0020] The bypass line, designed as at least one wastewater heat exchanger module, is also suitable for fluids other than wastewater and can be used, for example, for heat recovery from cooling water of power plants, for storing solar energy in hot water storage tanks, or for recovering waste heat—especially from wastewater—from buildings, machines, or other systems. The bypass line consists of several interconnected wastewater heat exchanger modules, each of which has a wastewater pressure line surrounded by a casing pipe. Wastewater can flow in the wastewater pressure line, and the heat exchanger fluid can flow in the casing pipe. Alternatively or additionally, the wastewater heat exchanger module, in particular the wastewater pressure line and / or the casing pipe, can be filled with air or a gas or gas mixture.

[0021] The wastewater heat exchanger module can comprise a wastewater pressure line section with a flange at each free end and a casing section arranged essentially concentrically around the wastewater pressure line section and supplied with a heat exchanger fluid. The respective wastewater pressure line sections of several wastewater heat exchanger modules can be fluidically connected to each other via the flanges to form a wastewater pressure line, and the respective casing sections of several wastewater heat exchanger modules can be fluidically connected to each other to form a casing line. A helix, in other words a helical element, can be arranged in an annular space between the wastewater pressure line section and the casing section.

[0022] The casing pipe section can be designed to be fluid-tight at its opposite ends from the wastewater pressure pipe section.

[0023] Furthermore, a pipe bend can be formed at an opposite end section of the casing pipe section, whereby the respective casing pipe sections of several wastewater heat exchanger modules can be fluidically connected to each other to form a casing pipe line by means of the pipe bends.

[0024] The flanges of the wastewater pressure pipe sections and / or the pipe bends of the casing pipe sections can be detachably connected to each other or alternatively permanently connected to each other.

[0025] The helix can, particularly in an area between the pipe bends of the casing section, be designed as several individual elements spaced apart from each other in the axial direction of the wastewater heat exchanger module, or be designed to run continuously in the axial direction of the wastewater heat exchanger module.

[0026] The previously described helix can, in particular, ensure a higher mixing of the heat exchanger fluid and thus a higher efficiency in heat recovery from the wastewater.

[0027] A heat exchanger in a heat exchanger fluid circuit can be at least partially permeable or circumferential to which the heated heat exchanger fluid can flow in order to utilize its heat.

[0028] In particular, the heated heat exchanger fluid can be routed from the bypass line to a radiator or similar device in a known manner, after which it is pumped back into the bypass line, for example by a circulation pump, to close the heat exchanger fluid circuit. This heat exchanger fluid circuit, which is known per se, is not shown in the figures.

[0029] An inlet opening of the secondary line may preferably be located at a higher level than an outlet opening of the secondary line.

[0030] The configuration described above ensures that no air can enter the secondary line, especially not through its inlet and / or outlet opening.

[0031] In particular, the system can include a suction pump, whereby the secondary line is filled with wastewater by means of the suction pump, so that the wastewater in the secondary line - which then functions as a siphon line - is pumped from the outlet opening of the secondary line into the sewer without external energy, namely exclusively under the influence of hydrostatic pressure.

[0032] The branch line can be kept filled with wastewater solely by means of the suction pump, which is connected to it, in order to maintain its function as a siphoning line according to the principle of communicating vessels, particularly by means of intermittent operation of the suction pump. No pumping power is required for the pumping itself. It is understood that the suction pump is preferably connected at the highest point of the branch line to ensure that the branch line is completely filled with wastewater.

[0033] An overflow level between the sewer and the sewage sump and the level of the inlet opening of the secondary line can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the inlet opening of the secondary line is always below the overflow level between the sewer and the sewage sump.

[0034] Furthermore, the wastewater level in the wastewater sump and the level of the inlet opening of the secondary line can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the inlet opening of the secondary line is always below the wastewater level in the wastewater sump.

[0035] An overflow level between the collection basin and the sewer and the level of the outlet opening of the secondary line can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the outlet opening of the secondary line is always below the overflow level between the collection basin and the sewer.

[0036] Furthermore, the wastewater level in the collection basin and the level of the outlet opening of the secondary line can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the outlet opening of the secondary line is always below the wastewater level in the collection basin.

[0037] The configuration described above further ensures that no air can enter the secondary line, especially not through its inlet and / or outlet opening.

[0038] As an alternative to the suction pump described above, the system can include a pressure pump, in particular a submersible pump, whereby the secondary line is filled with wastewater by means of the pressure pump, so that the wastewater in the secondary line - which then functions as a siphon line - is pumped from the outlet opening of the secondary line into the sewer without external energy, namely exclusively under the influence of hydrostatic pressure.

[0039] The secondary line can be kept filled with wastewater solely by means of the pressure pump, particularly the one connected to it, in order to maintain its function as a siphoning line according to the principle of communicating vessels, especially through intermittent operation of the pressure pump. No pumping power is required for the pumping itself.

[0040] Alternatively to the system described above, it can include a pressure pump, in particular a submersible pump, wherein the wastewater is pumped by the pressure pump through the auxiliary line into the sewer. Preferably, the pressure pump, designed as a submersible pump, can be arranged in the wastewater sump.

[0041] With the configuration described above, a surprisingly high efficiency can be achieved in heat recovery from the wastewater, even when the wastewater is continuously pumped by the pressure pump. Even when considering the production costs, the investment pays for itself in a surprisingly short time, especially despite the continuous operation of the pressure pump.

[0042] Preferably, the flow direction of the heat exchanger fluid can be opposite to the flow direction of the wastewater in the secondary line.

[0043] The previously described configuration can further increase the efficiency of heat recovery.

[0044] In particular, the sewer can be designed as a free-surface pipe with a gradient.

[0045] Alternatively, the sewer can be designed as a pressure pipe.

[0046] With the configuration described above, particularly when retrofitting a branch line to an existing sewer, the branch line, designed as a pressure line, can be connected not only to a sewer designed as a gravity sewer with a gradient, but alternatively also to a sewer designed as a pressure line. This makes the system universally and flexibly applicable.

[0047] In particular, the secondary line may have a gradient that is essentially identical to the gradient of the sewer.

[0048] The secondary line can be located at a lower level than the sewer.

[0049] Alternatively, the secondary line can be constructed at the same level as the sewer.

[0050] Alternatively, the secondary line can be constructed at a higher level than the sewer.

[0051] Regardless of its level relative to the sewer, the branch line, especially if equipped with a suction pump, can function as a siphon line as described previously, provided its inlet is at a higher level than its outlet. If this is not the case, the branch line, if equipped with a pressure pump, can function as a pressure line, also as described previously.

[0052] Another aspect concerns a process for recovering heat from wastewater, comprising the following steps: - Branching off wastewater from a sewer into a secondary line, wherein the secondary line is designed as fluidically connected wastewater pressure line sections of several wastewater heat exchanger modules, wherein the secondary line is fed with wastewater from the sewer; - Heating a heat exchanger fluid using wastewater, wherein the heat exchanger fluid circulates separately from the wastewater in the auxiliary line designed as at least one wastewater heat exchanger module; wherein each wastewater pressure line section of a wastewater heat exchanger module is surrounded by a sheathing pipe section that can be supplied with the heat exchanger fluid, wherein the wastewater pressure line sections of several wastewater heat exchanger modules are fluidically connected to each other to form a sheathing pipe, and - Discharge of the cooled wastewater into the sewer.

[0053] The advantages of the process for heat recovery from wastewater result analogously from the characteristics and advantages mentioned for the system described above.

[0054] Advantageously, a heat exchanger in a heat exchanger fluid circuit can be at least partially permeated or surrounded by the heated heat exchanger fluid to utilize its heat.

[0055] In particular, the heated heat exchanger fluid can be directed from the secondary line into a radiator or the like in a known manner, after which it is pumped back into the secondary line, for example by a circulation pump, to close the heat exchanger fluid circuit.

[0056] Furthermore, it is advantageous that the secondary line can be subsequently attached to an existing sewer.

[0057] Exemplary embodiments of the system according to the invention for heat recovery from wastewater are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It is understood that the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described below and that individual features thereof can be combined to form further exemplary embodiments.

[0058] They show: Fig. 1 a top view of a longitudinal section of a system according to the invention for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater according to an embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 a side view of a longitudinal section of the system according to Fig. 1; Fig. 3 a top view of a longitudinal section of a system according to the invention for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 4 a side view of a longitudinal section of the system according to Fig. 3; and Fig. 5 an enlarged detail view of a connection of the individual wastewater heat exchanger modules of the secondary line.

[0059] A system 1 according to the invention for heat recovery from wastewater according to an exemplary embodiment is described below with regard to its in Fig. 1 Top view of a longitudinal section and its in Fig. 2. Side view of a longitudinal section shown is described.

[0060] A branch line 4 is arranged alongside a sewer 2, diverting wastewater from the sewer 2 into the branch line 4. As shown in the exemplary embodiment, the branch line 4 can be essentially parallel to the sewer 2. The branch line 4 can be at the same level as the sewer 2 or – as shown by the phantom lines – at a higher level than the sewer 2.

[0061] The branch line 4 is fed with wastewater from sewer 2 and is designed as several wastewater heat exchanger modules 18, wherein a heat exchanger fluid circulating separately from the wastewater in the branch line 4 is heated by the wastewater. The cooled wastewater is discharged back into sewer 2.

[0062] As illustrated in the exemplary embodiment, wastewater from the sewer 2 can be discharged into a wastewater sump 6, which feeds the lateral line 4. As further illustrated in the exemplary embodiment, the wastewater from the lateral line 4 can be discharged back into the sewer 2 via a collection basin 8, the collection basin 8 being arranged downstream of the wastewater sump 6 in the direction of wastewater flow. The level 12 of an inlet opening 10 of the lateral line 4 in the wastewater sump 6 can be higher than the level 16 of an outlet opening 14 of the lateral line in the collection basin 8.

[0063] The secondary line 4 can – as shown in the exemplary embodiment – ​​consist of several wastewater heat exchanger modules 18, each wastewater heat exchanger module 18 having a wastewater pressure line section 20 with a flange 22 at each of its free ends and a sheathing section 24, which is arranged substantially concentrically around the wastewater pressure line section 20 and can be supplied with a heat exchanger fluid. The respective wastewater pressure line sections 20 of several wastewater heat exchanger modules 18 can be fluidically connected to one another to form a wastewater pressure line by means of the flanges 22, and the respective sheathing sections 24 of several wastewater heat exchanger modules 18 can be fluidically connected to one another to form a sheathing pipe.A helix (not shown), in other words a helical element, can be arranged in an annular space between the wastewater pressure pipe section 20 and the casing pipe section 24.

[0064] The wastewater in branch line 4 can correspond to an average dry weather flow rate. This dry weather flow rate can be diverted from sewer line 2 into branch line 4 via a branch connection (not shown in detail), in particular via the wastewater sump 6. Any additional stormwater flow rate can be discharged further into sewer line 2.

[0065] As further illustrated in the embodiment, an overflow level 26 between the sewer 2 and the sewage sump 6 and the level 12 of the inlet opening 10 of the secondary line 4 can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the inlet opening 10 of the secondary line 4 is always below the overflow level 26 between the sewer 2 and the sewage sump 6.

[0066] A wastewater level 28 in the wastewater sump 6 and the level 12 of the inlet opening 10 of the secondary line 4 can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the inlet opening 10 of the secondary line 4 is always below the wastewater level 28 in the wastewater sump 6.

[0067] An overflow level 30 between the collection basin 8 and the sewer 2 and the level 16 of the outlet opening 14 of the secondary line 4 can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the outlet opening 14 of the secondary line 4 is always below the overflow level 30 between the collection basin 8 and the sewer 2.

[0068] Furthermore, a wastewater level 32 in the collection basin 8 and the level 16 of the outlet opening 14 of the secondary line 4 can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the outlet opening 14 of the secondary line 4 is always below the wastewater level 32 in the collection basin 8.

[0069] As shown in the embodiment, the system 1 can have a suction pump 34 to fill the secondary line 4 with wastewater.

[0070] The following describes the operation of system 1 for heat recovery from wastewater according to the [reference to be added]. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The illustrated embodiment is described: Wastewater from the sewer 2 is discharged into the sewage sump 6, with the inlet opening 10 of the secondary line 4 always being below the wastewater level 28 in the sewage sump 6.

[0071] The suction pump 34 fills the branch line 4 with wastewater from the wastewater sump 6 via its inlet opening 10. It is understood that the suction pump 34 is preferably connected at the highest point of the branch line 4 to ensure that the branch line 4 is completely filled with wastewater.

[0072] Since the level 16 of the outlet opening 14 of the branch line 4 is below the level 12 of the inlet opening 10, the sufficiently filled branch line 4 acts as a siphoning line according to the principle of communicating vessels and the wastewater is conveyed from the outlet opening 14 of the branch line 4 into the collection basin 8 without external energy, namely exclusively under the influence of hydrostatic pressure, and from there it is discharged back into the sewer 2.

[0073] Since the outlet opening 14 of the secondary line 4 is always located below the wastewater level 32 in the collection basin 8, the ingress of air into the secondary line 4 is prevented and the secondary line 4 remains filled with wastewater, so that the wastewater can flow continuously through the secondary line 4 to heat recovery.

[0074] To maintain the function of the secondary line 4 as a siphoning line, the secondary line 4 can only be kept filled with wastewater by means of the suction pump 34, for example by intermittent operation of the suction pump 34.

[0075] Regarding its in Fig. 3 Top view of a longitudinal section and its in Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of a longitudinal section. A system 1 according to the invention for heat recovery from wastewater according to a further embodiment is described below.

[0076] System 1 according to the further embodiment is the same as previously described with regard to the Fig. 1 and Fig. The embodiment described in 2 is very similar; therefore, only the differences of system 1 according to the further embodiment will be described below.

[0077] As shown in the further embodiment, the system 1 can have a pressure pump 36, which can be arranged in the wastewater sump 6 in particular.

[0078] By means of the pressure pump 36, the wastewater from the sewer 2, in particular from the sewer sump 6, can be pumped into the secondary line 4 in order to fill the secondary line 4.

[0079] A wastewater level 28 in the wastewater sump 6 and the level 12 of a (not shown) suction opening of the pressure pump 36 can preferably be designed to be coordinated such that the suction opening of the pressure pump 36 is always below the wastewater level 28 in the wastewater sump 6.

[0080] As soon as the branch line 4 is sufficiently filled, it functions as a siphoning line according to the principle of communicating vessels, as described above, and the wastewater is conveyed from the outlet opening 14 of the branch line 4 into the collection basin 8 without external energy, namely solely under the influence of hydrostatic pressure, and from there discharged back into the sewer 2.

[0081] To maintain the function of the secondary line 4 as a siphoning line, the secondary line 4 can only be kept filled with wastewater by means of the pressure pump 36, for example by intermittent operation of the pressure pump 36.

[0082] Alternatively, the wastewater can be continuously pumped through the secondary line 4 into the sewer 2 using the pressure pump 36.

[0083] In the Fig.Figure 5 shows an enlarged detail view of a connection of the individual wastewater heat exchanger modules 18 of the branch line 4, illustrating a fluidic and mechanical connection of the wastewater heat exchanger modules 18 according to an embodiment of the branch line 4.

[0084] At opposite end sections of the respective casing pipe section 24, a pipe bend 38 can be formed, wherein the respective casing pipe sections 24 of several wastewater heat exchanger modules 18 are fluidically connected to each other to form a casing pipe line by means of the pipe bends 38, for example by means of a sleeve (not shown).

[0085] The adjacent wastewater pressure pipe sections 20 can be fluidically connected to form a wastewater pressure pipe by means of the flanges 22, for example by screwing them together, as shown in this embodiment.

[0086] Preferably, in the secondary line 4, the flow direction 40 of the heat exchanger fluid can be directed opposite to the flow direction 42 of the wastewater. Reference symbol list 1 System for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater 2 Sewer 4 Branch line 6 Sewage sump 8 collection basins 10 Entrance opening 12 Level of the entrance opening 14 Exit opening 16 Level of the exit opening 18 Wastewater heat exchanger module 20 Wastewater pressure pipe section 22 flange 24 Sheathing tube section 26 Overflow level between sewer and sewage sump 28 wastewater levels in the wastewater sump 30 Overflow level between collection basin and sewer 32 wastewater levels in the collection basin 34 Suction pump 36 Pressure pump 38 pipe bends 40 Flow direction of the heat exchanger fluid 42 Direction of wastewater flow

Claims

[1] System (1) for heat recovery from waste heat from wastewater, comprising: a sewer (2) and a secondary line (4) for diverting wastewater from the sewer (2), wherein the secondary line (4) is supplied with wastewater, the secondary line (4) is designed as fluidically connected wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18), wherein a heat exchanger fluid circulating separately from the wastewater in the secondary line (4) is heated by means of the wastewater, wherein the cooled wastewater is discharged into the sewer (2) and wherein each wastewater pressure line section (20) of a wastewater heat exchanger module (18) is surrounded by a sheathing pipe section (24) which can be supplied with the heat exchanger fluid, wherein the wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18) are fluidically connected to each other to form a sheathing pipe. [2] System (1) according to claim 1, wherein a heat exchanger in a heat exchanger fluid circuit is at least partially permeable or circumferential to which the heated heat exchanger fluid can flow for the purpose of utilizing its heat. [3] System (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an inlet opening (10) of the secondary line (4) is arranged at a higher level than an outlet opening (14) of the secondary line (4). [4] System (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the system (1) has a suction pump (34), wherein the secondary line (4) is filled with wastewater by means of the suction pump (34), so that the wastewater in the secondary line (4) is conveyed from the outlet opening (14) of the secondary line (4) into the sewer (2) without external energy. [5] System (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the system (1) comprises a pressure pump (36), wherein the bypass line (4) is filled with wastewater by means of the pressure pump (36), so that the wastewater in the bypass line (4) is conveyed from the outlet opening (14) of the bypass line (4) into the sewer (2) without external energy, or wherein the wastewater is conveyed by means of the pressure pump (36) through the bypass line (4) into the sewer (2). [6] System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a flow direction (40) of the heat exchanger fluid is directed opposite to a flow direction (42) of the wastewater in the secondary line (4). [7] System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sewer (2) is designed as a gravity flow pipe, or wherein the sewer (2) is designed as a pressure pipe. [8] System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the secondary line (4) is formed at a lower, at the same or at a higher level than the sewer (2). [9] Method for recovering waste heat from wastewater, comprising the steps: Branching off wastewater from a sewer (2) into a secondary line (4), wherein the secondary line (4) is designed as fluidically connected wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18), wherein the secondary line (4) is fed with wastewater from the sewer (2); Heating a heat exchanger fluid using wastewater, wherein the heat exchanger fluid circulates separately from the wastewater in the auxiliary line (4), wherein each wastewater pressure line section (20) of a wastewater heat exchanger module (18) is surrounded by a sheathing section (24) which can be supplied with the heat exchanger fluid, wherein the wastewater pressure line sections (20) of several wastewater heat exchanger modules (18) are fluidically connected to each other to form a sheathing line; and Discharge of the cooled wastewater into the sewer (2). [10] Method according to claim 9, wherein a heat exchanger in a heat exchanger fluid circuit is at least partially flowed through or around by the heated heat exchanger fluid to utilize its heat.

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