A heat accumulating element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fireplaces often lack suitable frameworks for efficient heat retention, leading to inadequate heating in buildings, especially in cold conditions or when continuous heating is not possible.
Innovation Solution
A heat accumulating element with a flue gas cavity, made of Olivine stone modules, is placed between the fireplace and chimney, featuring a double circulation system and a lighting damper, allowing flue gas to flow through and emit heat to the element before reaching the chimney, enhancing heat retention and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If flue gas flows directly from fireplace to chimney, then heating efficiency is low, but heat loss through chimney is high
Solution Approach 1:
The heat accumulating element is divided into multiple modules (first module, second module, third module) that can be assembled together to form a complete heat accumulation system. Each module contains specific cavity structures (downward cavity part, upward cavity parts) that segment the flue gas flow path into different circulation zones, maximizing heat extraction at each stage.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat accumulating element acts as an intermediary device between the fireplace and the chimney. It captures heat from the flue gas before the gas reaches the chimney, converting the harmful heat loss into useful heating energy that warms the building space.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If heat accumulating element modules are made of Olivine stone, then heat retention is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat accumulating element is constructed from multiple standardized modules made of Olivine stone. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing of individual modules while achieving superior heat retention when assembled. The modular approach makes the complex Olivine stone construction more manageable and installable.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses Olivine stone as the primary material for heat accumulating modules. Olivine stone is a composite natural material with excellent thermal properties, combining heat retention, durability, and aesthetic qualities that enhance both heat storage capacity and structural integrity.
3Productivity
If double circulation cavity system is implemented, then heat distribution is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The double circulation system is segmented into distinct functional zones: a downward cavity part for initial heat capture and two upward cavity parts for heat redistribution. This segmentation creates a systematic approach to heat distribution that improves efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat circulation system utilizes vertical dimensionality with downward and upward flow paths creating a three-dimensional heat exchange environment. This vertical circulation architecture improves heat distribution throughout the building space while the modular module design keeps the overall device complexity manageable.
4Loss of energy
If heat accumulating element is added between fireplace and chimney, then heat retention is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat accumulating element is divided into multiple installable modules that can be assembled on-site between the fireplace and chimney. This modular segmentation reduces installation complexity compared to installing a single large unit, while still achieving comprehensive heat retention when fully assembled.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The heat accumulating element effectively captures and distributes heat, improving heating efficiency while minimizing emissions, and can be retrofitted to existing fireplaces, offering adaptable and cost-effective solutions.
Implementation Method 1
When the flue gas flows through the additional heat accumulating element, the heat is emitted from the flue gas to the additional heat accumulating element surrounding the flue gas
Implementation Method 2
the heat is emitted from the flue gas to the additional heat accumulating element surrounding the flue gas
Implementation Method 3
The internal cavities of said heat accumulating element modules are configured to constitute a part of the internal flue gas cavity having a form of a double circulation
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AI summary
The invention relates to a heat accumulating element (800) comprising an internal flue gas cavity (108, 109) and configured to be placed near a fireplace (101) and chimney (103). The heat accumulating element (800) comprises heat accumulating element modules (801) and an ignition damping element module (803) comprising a lighting damper (806), with internal cavities (108, 109), and a base element (802) for combining two vertical parts of the flue gas cavity (108, 109) as the bottom element (102) of the heat accumulating element (800). Modules (801, 802, 803) are configured to be fastened one on the other as a pile by mortar and internal cavities of modules (801, 802, 803) constitutes a part of the internal flue gas cavity (108, 109) having a form of a double circulation. When the lighting damper (806) is open, the flue gas (807) flows from the fireplace (101) to the chimney (103) and when closed, the flue gas (807) flows through the flue gas cavity of the heat accumulating element before flowing to the chimney (103). The invention further relates to a heating system, comprising a heat accumulating element (800) and a kit for retrofitting a fireplace (101).