Heating Control Energy Estimation Without Separate Power Meters

The patent uses a copy of the measurement function by implementing software-based energy consumption calculation in the control device. Instead of installing physical electricity meters, the system creates a virtual model that calculates electrical energy consumption by multiplying power consumption values by operating hours, thereby achieving measurement capability without the complexity of physical metering infrastructure.

The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical measurement system (physical electricity meters) with an information-processing system. The control device uses stored power consumption data and operating hours counter information to calculate electrical energy consumption, substituting physical measurement infrastructure with computational methods that leverage existing system components.

The patent merges the energy measurement function with the existing control device that already manages heating system operations. By integrating electrical energy consumption calculation into the central control unit, the system eliminates the need for separate meter installation and simplifies operation, as users can obtain energy consumption information through the existing control interface without additional operational complexity.

The control device performs self-service by automatically calculating and storing electrical energy consumption data using its existing capabilities. The system uses its internal power consumption value storage and operating hours counters to generate energy consumption information without requiring external metering equipment or additional manual measurement operations.

The patent creates a virtual representation of electrical energy consumption for each component by storing power consumption values in the control device. This virtual model allows the system to track and evaluate energy consumption for individual components (burner, blower, preheating device) without requiring physical separation of measurement equipment, thereby maintaining measurement capability while reducing system complexity.

The control device serves multiple functions: it controls heating system operations, stores power consumption data for various components, tracks operating hours, and calculates electrical energy consumption. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for dedicated electricity meters for each circuit, as the universal control device performs all measurement and calculation functions centrally.