Heating system with automatic adaptive hydraulic adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heating systems require mechanical hydraulic balancing, which is inefficient as it relies on planning data and does not account for real-world factors like room orientation, usage, and radiator size, leading to excessive energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
An automatic adaptive hydraulic balancing system that continuously adjusts heating valve positions based on real-time temperature measurements and user-defined targets, using a control unit and actuator to optimize room temperature without initial mechanical settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional mechanical hydraulic balancing is performed during design, then target flow rates can be determined and set, but the settings do not reflect real-world conditions such as room orientation, usage, and radiator size, leading to excessive energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system performs self-balancing through automatic adjustment of heating valves based on real-time temperature measurements from detection devices. The control unit continuously monitors actual temperatures and autonomously adjusts valve positions without requiring manual hydraulic balancing or external intervention, allowing the system to adapt to real-world conditions automatically
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback by measuring actual room temperatures with detection devices, comparing them against target temperatures, and using this information to automatically adjust heating valve positions. This closed-loop control ensures the system responds dynamically to temperature deviations and optimizes energy consumption based on actual thermal conditions
2Reliability
If static throttle elements are used to limit flow rates, then hydraulic resistance is defined, but the system cannot adapt to changing operating conditions during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces static throttle elements with dynamically adjustable heating valves controlled by actuators. These valves can continuously change their opening positions based on real-time temperature feedback, allowing the hydraulic resistance to adapt dynamically to changing operating conditions while maintaining reliable flow control
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit changes the opening parameter of heating valves dynamically based on measured temperature deviations. Instead of fixed throttle settings, the system continuously adjusts valve opening degrees to match actual thermal demands, enabling adaptation to varying operating conditions while maintaining stable flow control
3Productivity
If dynamic control devices are adjusted to pressure or flow target values, then flow rates can be controlled, but complicated settings on individual heating valves are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates the need for manual hydraulic balancing by enabling heating valves to self-adjust automatically. The control unit manages all valve settings centrally based on temperature feedback, removing the complexity of individual valve configuration and allowing rapid, efficient hydraulic balancing without complicated manual settings
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it receives temperature data from detection devices, calculates optimal valve positions, controls multiple heating valves simultaneously, and continuously monitors system performance. This centralized multi-functional control simplifies the overall system by replacing multiple individual adjustment mechanisms with a single intelligent control unit
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
This approach ensures efficient energy use by dynamically adjusting to changing conditions, reducing energy consumption and improving temperature control across multiple rooms.
Implementation Method 1
a first actuator which is assigned to the first heating valve and is equipped with first control and feedback electronics for setting a valve position value for controlling a volume flow of the heating medium
Implementation Method 2
at least one first consumer, for example a radiator or underfloor heating, each with a local flow branch and a local return branch
Implementation Method 3
a central circulation pump for conveying a heating medium from the heat source via a central flow line to the first consumer
Implementation Method 4
a central circulation pump for conveying a heating medium from the heat source via a central flow line to the first consumer
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AI summary
The invention relates to a heating system with automatic adaptive hydraulic balancing, a method for carrying out automatic adaptive hydraulic balancing in a heating system, a method for training an artificial neural network (ANN), and an artificial neural network, ANN, trained with this method.