Device and method and use thereof for maintaining a temperature of a residence station, in particular a primary advance in a residence station, for hot water production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for maintaining hot water temperature in home stations are costly and space-intensive, particularly during summer months when heating operations are suspended, leading to inefficient reheat times and increased water waste.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that spatially close the primary flow line to the primary return line within the home station, allowing for a bypass of the low-temperature secondary circuit, enabling immediate reheating without additional valves or pumps, using existing lines and valves during normal heating operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If additional pipes and valves are installed to maintain apartment station temperature during summer months, then the station can be kept warm without heating operation, but the device complexity and installation costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the summer bypass function with the existing low-temperature heating circuit by routing the bypass line through the same pipe space and using the same structural framework. The bypass line is integrated into the existing circuit layout, sharing the same installation space and structural support, thereby avoiding additional complex infrastructure while maintaining temperature during summer months
Solution Approach 2:
The low-temperature heating circuit is designed to serve dual purposes: it functions as the primary heating circuit during winter and as a bypass route during summer months to maintain apartment station temperature. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated bypass infrastructure, reducing overall system complexity while achieving temperature maintenance throughout the year
2Temperature
If a separate control unit is added to operate additional valves for summer bypass, then temperature maintenance is achieved, but the control system complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The existing control unit for the low-temperature heating circuit is programmed to control the bypass valve during summer months and the heating circuit valve during winter months. This single control unit handles both functions through seasonal programming, eliminating the need for a separate control system while maintaining precise temperature control throughout the year
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts its operation based on seasonal conditions, switching between heating mode and bypass mode. The control unit receives temperature and seasonal input signals, automatically adjusting valve positions and pump operations to maintain optimal temperature regardless of the season, providing adaptive control without additional hardware
3Temperature
If warm water flows through the entire low-temperature heating circuit during bypass, then the bypass function is achieved, but the reheat time is extended and energy efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The bypass line is designed as a separate, dedicated flow path that segments the water flow away from the low-temperature heating circuit radiators. This segmentation allows warm water to flow directly from the primary supply line through the bypass line to the apartment station without detouring through the entire heating circuit, significantly reducing reheat time and improving energy efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The bypass line provides a direct shortcut that allows warm water to skip through the low-temperature heating circuit radiators and flow directly to the apartment station. This rushing through the bypass path eliminates unnecessary travel time and heat loss in the radiators during summer months, enabling rapid temperature restoration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach allows for rapid reheat of domestic water to desired temperatures (30°C to 70°C) within seconds, reducing water waste and operational costs, while maintaining comfort without the need for additional components or control systems.
Implementation Method 1
at least one line of the primary supply line (20) is arranged spatially close, in particular hydraulically close, to at least one line of a primary return line (30)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (10) and a method, as well as their use, for maintaining a temperature of a domestic hot water station, in particular a supply line in the domestic hot water station, namely a primary supply line, for hot water preparation, in particular for providing hot domestic hot water, preferably in a domestic hot water station, wherein the temperature of the hot water provided is in the range of 30°C to 70°C, in particular in the range of 35°C to 60°C, wherein at least one line (20) of the primary supply line is arranged spatially close, in particular hydraulically close, to at least one line (30) of a primary return line, and the line (20) of the primary supply line is connected spatially close, in particular hydraulically close, to the line (30) of the primary return line by means of at least one line (50) and/or by means of at least one transverse bore.wherein the spatial and/or hydraulic proximity corresponds to a distance of the line (20) of the primary supply from the line (30) of the primary return and the distance is in the range of one to thirty times, preferably in the range of one and a half to fifteen times, and particularly preferably in the range of two to six times an inner diameter of the line (20) of the primary supply.