ГИДРАВЛИЧЕСКОЕ ШАРНИРНОЕ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ СОВМЕСТНО С ОТОПИТЕЛЬНЫМ РАДИАТОРОМ

Изобретение относится к гидравлическому шарнирному соединительному устройству и, в частности, к применению его в конкретной области, касающейся отопительных радиаторов, в которых циркулирует жидкий теплоноситель, а также к отопительному радиатору, который содержит такое шарнирное соединительное устройство. Технический результат: обеспечение исключительно высокой степени свободы перемещения радиатора для обеспечения его проворачивания и обеспечения возможности проведения таких операций как опорожнение радиатора, заполнение, регулировка скорости потока, отбор жидкости и т.д. Гидравлическое шарнирное соединительное устройство с парой шарнирных соединителей, каждый из которых содержит первый шарнирный элемент и второй шарнирный элемент, предназначенные для сборки и содержащие соответствующий гидравлический канал, в котором выполнено гнездо под палец, и соответствующее гнездо соединителя с проходом; трубчатый палец, в котором выполнен соответствующий гидравлический канал и образующий с гидравлическими ...

АДАПТИВНАЯ ГИБРИДНАЯ ТЕПЛОНАСОСНАЯ СИСТЕМА ТЕПЛОХЛАДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области теплоснабжения, в том числе с использованием нетрадиционных возобновляемых источников энергии, и представляет собой адаптивную теплонасосную систему теплохладоснабжения, содержащую тепловой насос с системой сбора низкопотенциальной теплоты, включающей циркуляционный насос и установленный следом по потоку нагреваемой среды догреватель и подключенной к системам отопления. Вокруг конденсатора теплового насоса предусмотрен обводной трубопровод, а перед конденсатором в трубопроводе обратного потока установлены последовательно по потоку датчик температуры и электроуправляемый трехходовой клапан, подключенные к контроллеру. Техническое решение позволяет, в случае превышения температуры обратного потока из систем отопления и вентиляции сверх допустимой, исключить остановку теплового насоса по защите от превышения давления хладагента в парокомпрессионном контуре путем перепуска обратного потока мимо конденсатора теплового насоса непосредственно к пиковому догревателю ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНЫМ ПРИБОРОМ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИМ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДИН ДАТЧИК СОИ ОДИН ДЕТЕКТОР ОТСУТСТВИЯ/ПРИСУТСТВИЯ, И СВЯЗАННЫЙ С НИМ НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНЫЙ ПРИБОР

Изобретение относится к способу управления нагревательным прибором. Нагревательный прибор (1) содержит по меньшей мере один датчик CO(2) и один детектор (3) отсутствия/присутствия, а также нагревательный блок (5). Способ управления нагревательным прибором включает в себя следующие этапы: периодический опрос по меньшей мере одного датчика CO(2) или детектора (3) отсутствия/присутствия, относящийся к выявлению присутствия пользователя (пользователей), и приведение в действие нагревательного блока (5), если по меньшей мере датчик CO(2) или детектор (3) отсутствия/присутствия выявляет присутствие пользователя (пользователей). В результате достигается более надежное выявление пользователя (пользователей) нагревательного прибора. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Автоматическая установка поддержания давления и заполнения

Изобретение применяется в качестве системы подпитки и заполнения систем теплоснабжения, отопления, холодоснабжения и вентиляции. Автоматическая установка поддержания давления и заполнения включает насосный модуль, содержащий от двух до четырех насосов, на всасывающей линии каждого насоса предусматривается запорный кран, на напорной линии - обратный клапан и запорный кран, всасывающие линии и напорные линии насосов объединены во всасывающий и напорный коллекторы, а также линию перепуска для слива части воды из системы в безнапорный расширительный бак при повышении давления, состоящую из запорного шарового крана, фильтра, ручных балансировочных клапанов и электромагнитных клапанов, а для пополнения безнапорного расширительного бака имеется ответвление с водосчетчиком, ручным балансировочным клапаном и электромагнитным клапаном, линию подпитки, содержащую трехходовой кран, узел запорно-регулирующего клапана, состоящего из запорно-регулирующего клапана и(или) запорного крана, штуцера для манометра ...

НАСАДКА ТЕРМОСТАТА ДЛЯ РАДИАТОРА ОТОПЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к насадке термостата для радиатора отопления. Техническим результатом является улучшение функциональных возможностей устройства. Насадка (1) термостата включает корпус (2), поворотную ручку (3) и кольцо (19) корпуса. Поворотная ручка (3) установлена на корпусе (2) и окружает, по меньшей мере, часть корпуса по его оси. Кольцо (19) корпуса выступает с противоположной поворотной ручке (3) стороны корпуса (2). Это достигнуто за счет того, что кольцо (19) корпуса имеет крепежный контур (20) для закрепления корпуса (2) на крепежной поверхности (23). 13 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КЛАПАН С ФУНКЦИЕЙ ΔР (ПЕРЕПАДА ДАВЛЕНИЯ) И ФУНКЦИЕЙ ОГРАНИЧЕНИЯ ПОТОКА

Изобретение относится к устройству для регулирования расхода в работающих на воде нагревательных и охлаждающих системах. Устройство для регулирования и контроля потока в отопительных и охлаждающих системах, в которых поток контролируется комплектным клапаном, представляющим собой сочетание клапана дифференциального давления (5) и клапана управления потока (6). В данном устройстве конструкция комплектного клапана обеспечивает поток/пропуск воды через ту трубную систему, в которой смонтирован данный клапан. При этом уровни перепада давления Р1 на входе (2), Р2 в промежуточной камере (4) и Р3 на выходе (3) замеряются измерительными ниппелями (27а и 27b), тогда как перепад давлений Р2 и Р3 в ходе работы может регулироваться. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

РЕГУЛЯТОР ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ НАСТРОЙКИ РАСХОДА

Изобретение относится к регулятору предварительной настройки расхода системы отопления. Регулятор предварительной настройки расхода системы отопления включает корпус, содержащий входной и выходной штуцеры протекания теплоносителя и штуцер предварительной настройки, снабженный модулем регулирования расхода, который содержит рукоятку, узел, установленный с возможностью перемещения, первое и второе отверстия протекания теплоносителя с эффективными сечениями, гильзу с внешней поверхностью, камеру, пружину и выполнен с возможностью изменения расхода теплоносителя в зависимости от предварительной настройки и перепада давлений посредством рукоятки, причем рукоятка установлена в зацеплении с узлом для предварительной настройки расхода и выполнена с возможностью регулирования эффективного сечения первого отверстия протекания теплоносителя для изменения предварительных настроек расхода, при этом для регулировки предварительной настройки расхода теплоносителя гильза и камера расположены в аксиальном ...

Система центрального отопления и горячего водоснабжения, управления режимом работы и контроля расхода тепла

На тепловом пункте подогревается холодная вода для горячего водоснабжения и через трубопроводы системы рециркуляции направляется в здания для потребления жителями. Избыток горячей воды возвращается на тепловой пункт, где подмешивается нагретая вода для компенсации расхода горячей воды и потерь тепла. В узле подготовки теплоносителя для отопления путем смешения возврата с горячим теплоносителем готовится теплоноситель с температурой, линейно зависящей от снижения температуры атмосферы. С постоянным напором теплоноситель подается в здания. В каждом здании имеется по крайней мере один контур отопления с рециркуляцией теплоносителя, в котором поддерживается постоянное давление. С помощью инжектора в контур обогрева подмешивается теплоноситель из теплового пункта. Расход подмешиваемого теплоносителя в каждом здании регулируется для получения заданной температуры помещений один раз при любой установившейся температуре атмосферы. Так обеспечивается комфортная температура помещений при любой температуре ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ СИСТЕМЫ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ТЕПЛОТЫ, А ТАКЖЕ ТАКАЯ СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ ТЕПЛОТЫ

Изобретение относится к способу управления для системы передачи теплоты, а также к такой системе передачи теплоты. Система передачи теплоты имеет подающий трубопровод, по меньшей мере один контур нагрузки, определяющий поток, и одно устройство передачи теплоты между подающим трубопроводом и по меньшей мере одним контуром нагрузки, при этом подаваемый поток в подающем трубопроводе регулируют на основе заданной входной температуры контура нагрузки, фактической входной температуры контура нагрузки, которую измеряют в контуре нагрузки, и потока нагрузки в контуре нагрузки. Это позволяет обеспечить улучшение управления системой передачи теплоты так, что она обеспечивает возможность оптимального регулирования во всех рабочих режимах. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ТЕПЛОНОСИТЕЛЯ И УЧЁТА КОЛИЧЕСТВА ТЕПЛОТЫ

Полезная модель относится к области коммунального хозяйства, в частности к приборам учета и регулирования количества теплоты, расхода и других параметров теплоносителя в системах теплоснабжения. Устройство регулирования параметров теплоносителя и учета количества теплоты включает корпус (10) и размещенные в нем трубопровод подвода теплоносителя и трубопровод отвода теплоносителя. На трубопроводе подвода теплоносителя последовательно установлены первый запорный кран (1), первый воздухоотводчик (2.1), фильтр очистки теплоносителя от механических примесей (3), теплосчетчик (4), клапан (5) регулировки давления и расхода теплоносителя и второй запорный кран (7). Теплосчетчик (4) выполнен с возможностью подключения к нему датчиков, в частности термодатчика (9). На трубопроводе отвода теплоносителя последовательно установлены второй воздухоотводчик (2.2) и третий запорный кран (6), снабженный штуцерами. К штуцерам третьего запорного крана (6) подсоединены импульсная линия связи (8) и термодатчик ...

Узел соединения регулирующего клапана и элемента насосно-смесительного устройства низкотемпературной системы отопления

Полезная модель относится к узлу соединения регулирующего клапана и элемента насосно-смесительного устройства низкотемпературной системы отопления, предназначенного для обеспечения комфортного и экономичного теплоснабжения как всего здания, так и отдельных помещений. Технический результат полезной модели увеличение надежности соединения и уменьшение линейных размеров узла соединения регулирующего клапана и элемента насосно-смесительного устройства низкотемпературной системы отопления, имеющего элемент с внутренней резьбой для присоединения клапана, а также снижение трудоемкости и металлоемкости при изготовлении данного узла соединения. Технический результат достигается за счет того, что узел соединения регулирующего клапана и элемента насосно-смесительного устройства низкотемпературной системы отопления, включающий в себя клапан, содержащий корпус, разделенный исполнительным механизмом на входную и выходную полости, заканчивающиеся патрубками, причем патрубок, присоединяемый к элементу ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОФАСАДНОГО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ ВОЗДУХА В ПОМЕЩЕНИИ

Изобретение относится к области автоматического регулирования и управления, в частности к устройствам для регулирования температуры воздуха в помещениях, отапливаемых от систем открытого теплоснабжения. Технической задачей предлагаемого изобретения является снижение энергоемкости поддержания комфортных условий по температурному режиму в помещении здания, отапливаемого от системы открытого теплоснабжения, путем оптимизации расхода высокостоимостного горячего теплоносителя при изменяющихся погодно-климатических воздействиях в отопительный период. Устройство для пофасадного регулирования температуры воздуха в помещении здания, отапливаемого от системы открытого теплоснабжения, содержит контуры общей и повторной циркуляции с прямой и обратной магистралями, каждый из которых снабжен циркуляционным насосом с приводом и регулятором скорости вращения, при этом на выходе циркуляционного насоса прямой магистрали контура общей циркуляции расположен счетчик тепла, а на выходе циркуляционного насоса ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАСШИРЕНИЕМ В ЗАМКНУТОЙ ЖИДКОСТНОЙ ЦИРКУЛЯЦИОННОЙ СИСТЕМЕ И ЗАМКНУТАЯ ЖИДКОСТНАЯ ЦИРКУЛЯЦИОННАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Способ и система, в которой находящийся там воздух удаляется из циркулирующей жидкости путем образования воздушного элемента, управляемого клапаном, в котором воздух, который должен быть удален, собирается и из которого воздух можно продуть в атмосферу или в приемную емкость, при этом используются дополнительные средства для поглощения расширения и сжатия жидкости, сопровождающие изменение температуры внутри замкнутой системы, и средства, позволяющие добавлять жидкость в систему из внешнего хранилища жидкости под давлением, при этом объем воздушного элемента измеряется и, когда определенный объем превышен, открывается клапан жидкости, через который в воздушный элемент вводится жидкость до тех пор, пока ее объем снова не станет практически равным определенному объему, и клапан жидкости закрывается. Технический результат - повышение надежности. 2 с. и 11 з.п.ф-лы, 4 ил.

СПОСОБ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТЕПЛОПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕМ ЗДАНИЯ В СИСТЕМЕ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОГО ТЕПЛОСНАБЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области теплотехники и может быть использовано для осуществления погодозависимого регулирования расхода тепла в системах центрального отопления зданий и сооружений. В способе регулирования режима работы системы отопления, заключающемся в периодической подаче теплоносителя в систему отопления здания в виде импульса длительностью, меньшей или равной предварительно установленному периоду регулирования, в измерении температуры теплоносителя в обратной магистрали и в измерении температуры наружного воздуха, а также в коррекции длительности импульса теплоносителя, создают байпасный канал подачи теплоносителя в систему отопления здания, и осуществляют непрерывную циркуляцию теплоносителя в системе отопления, заданное значение температуры теплоносителя в обратной магистрали функционально связывают с температурой наружного воздуха, вводят минимальный шаг и задают кратный ему шаг изменения длительности импульса теплоносителя в каждом периоде регулирования, а также назначают ...

Устройство для автоматизированного регулирования расхода тепла на отопление в системах теплоснабжения

Изобретение относится к централизованному теплоснабжению жилых, общественных и промышленных зданий. Технической задачей предложенного изобретения является снижение энергозатрат на привод насоса смешивания в условиях поддержания нормированного температурного режима в отапливаемом помещении за счет регулирования поступления теплоносителя из обратного трубопровода при регистрации температур теплоносителя и соответственно его плотности в обратном трубопроводе перед подачей через насос смешивания по перемычке в подающий трубопровод. Технический результат по снижению энергозатрат достигается тем, что устройство для автоматизированного регулирования расхода тепла на отопление в системах теплоснабжения содержит подающий и обратный трубопроводы, перемычку, соединяющую подающий и обратный трубопроводы с насосом смешивания, регулятор расхода тепла на отопление с датчиками температуры воды на отопление температуры наружного воздуха, регулирующий клапан с приводом в подающем трубопроводе, при этом регулятор ...

РАДИАТОРНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

Изобретение относится к радиаторной установке, содержащей радиатор (1), имеющий проточное соединение (4), соединенное с проточным каналом (7), и обратное соединение (5). Такая радиаторная установка имеет простую конструкцию, которая, однако, обеспечивает возможность управления давлением. Для этого между проточным соединением (4) и обратным соединением (5) расположен соединительный канал (9), при этом в радиатор встроены средства (10) регулировки давления, обеспечивающие управление давлением потока в проточном канале (7) на основе обратного давления в соединительном канале (9). 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

Конструкция индивидуального теплового пункта

Изобретение относится к системам теплоснабжения зданий, предусматривающим использование теплоты отработанной воды после подогревателей горячего водоснабжения, система теплоснабжения может быть применена в жилых, общественных и промышленных зданиях. Конструкция индивидуального теплового пункта включает обратный трубопровод тепловой сети, подающий трубопровод тепловой сети, подогреватель ГВС, водоразборный трубопровод ГВС, трубопровод исходной воды из холодного водопровода, ответвление от подающего трубопровода тепловой сети на подогреватель ГВС, соединительную перемычку, обратный трубопровод подогревателя ГВС по сетевой воде, обратный клапан, вентили (задвижки), регуляторы температуры, при этом дополнительно содержит насос с частотно-регулируемым приводом, расположенный на соединительной перемычке, а также обратный клапан, установленный на обратный трубопровод подогревателя ГВС по сетевой воде, и регулятор расхода, установленный на подающем трубопроводе тепловой сети. Техническим результатом ...

КЛАПАН РАЗНОСТИ ДАВЛЕНИЯ С ПРОМЫВАНИЕМ

... 1. Клапан, имеющий клапанную часть (60), содержащуюкорпус (1) клапана с проточным сообщением от впускного отверстия для текучей среды к выпускному отверстию для потока и седло (2) клапана, расположенное внутри указанного проточного сообщения, конус (3) клапана, выполненный с возможностью изменения положения для изменения отверстия клапана, определяемого как отверстие между седлом (2) клапана и конусом (3) клапана, диафрагму (4), выполненную с возможностью отклонения под действием перепада давления на указанной диафрагме (4), и средства (62, 63), сообщающие давление на противоположные стороны диафрагмы (4);регулировочную часть (61), содержащую смещающий элемент (6) и корпус (7) задатчика, причем указанная регулировочная часть (61) прикреплена к указанной клапанной части (60);шпиндель (5), имеющий часть, расположенную внутри регулировочной части (61), и часть, расположенную внутри клапанной части (60) и присоединенную к указанному конусу (3) клапана;отличающийся тем, чтошпиндель (5) может ...

РЕГУЛЯТОР ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ НАСТРОЙКИ РАСХОДА

... 1. Регулятор предварительной настройки расхода системы отопления, включающий корпус (1), содержащий входной штуцер (2) протекания теплоносителя, выходной штуцер (3) протекания теплоносителя и штуцер (4) предварительной настройки, снабженный модулем (5) регулирования расхода, при этом модуль (5) регулирования расхода содержит рукоятку (6), узел, установленный с возможностью перемещения, первое (14) и второе (16) отверстия протекания теплоносителя с эффективными сечениями, гильзу (20) с внешней поверхностью, камеру (21), пружину (25) и выполнен с возможностью изменения расхода теплоносителя в зависимости от предварительной настройки и перепада давлений посредством рукоятки (6), причем рукоятка (6) установлена в зацеплении с указанным узлом для предварительной настройки расхода и выполнена с возможностью регулирования эффективного сечения первого отверстия (14) протекания теплоносителя для изменения предварительных настроек расхода, при этом для регулировки предварительной настройки расхода ...

СИСТЕМА АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО КОНТРОЛЯ КОТЕЛЬНОЙ

Изобретение относится к автоматическим системам, предназначенным для измерения, передачи и преобразования сигналов, распознавания, представления, воспроизведения данных, манипулирования носителями информации, а именно к оповещению пользователей посредством сообщений о состоянии системы, в том числе к устройствам контроля мониторинга и тестирования котельных. Система автоматического контроля котельной, содержащая модуль контроллера, модули входных и выходных сигналов, при этом базовый функционал оснащен микроконтроллером, встроенным модулем GSM/GPRS, с подключенной антенной, серверной частью, интерфейсами RS-232/RS-485 и интерфейсами входных сигналов аналоговых и дискретных датчиков, программным обеспечением, кроме того, удаленный сервер выполнен с возможностью формирования базы данных и личным кабинетом пользователя. Это позволяет создать автоматическую систему управления технологическими процессами (АСУ ТП), удаленного мониторинга и управления территориально распределенными объектами контроля ...

РАДИАТОР С МИНИМУМ ДВУМЯ ОТДЕЛЬНЫМИ СРЕДСТВАМИ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ, С ПОМОЩЬЮ КОТОРЫХ МОЖНО УПРАВЛЯТЬ ОДНИМ И ТЕМ ЖЕ ПАРАМЕТРОМ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОДСВЕТКОЙ

Изобретение относится к области управления нагревательными устройствами, а именно к управлению радиатором, оборудованным подсветкой. Техническим результатом является обеспечение пользователю расширенных возможностей управления средствами подсветки радиатора. Для этого радиатор (1) включает в себя средства (2) подсветки и множество средств (3) управления средствами (2) подсветки, с помощью которых можно управлять по меньшей мере одним параметром управления, выбранным из следующих параметров: включение/выключение, интенсивность, цвет и продолжительность активации средств (2) подсветки. При этом радиатор содержит по меньшей мере два отдельных средства (3) управления, с помощью которых можно управлять одним и тем же параметром управления, и средства (4) настройки множества средств (3) управления. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

Система регулирования параметров теплоносителя на источнике теплоснабжения в зависимости от внутренней температуры воздуха у потребителей

Изобретение относится к теплоэнергетике и может быть использовано для теплоснабжения жилых и производственных зданий. Система регулирования параметров теплоносителя на источнике теплоснабжения характеризуется тем, что включает в себя потребителя тепловой энергии, источник тепловой энергии и тепловую сеть трубопроводов, сообщенных по теплоносителю с потребителем тепловой энергии и источником тепловой энергии, при этом тепловая сеть трубопроводов включает в себя котловой контур и контур тепловой сети, содержащий прямой и обратный трубопроводы, потребитель тепловой энергии содержит шкаф управления тепловым пунктом, датчики температуры, насос, трехходовой смесительный клапан с электроприводом и по меньшей мере один теплоприемник, а источник тепловой энергии содержит шкаф управления котельной, датчики давления, насосы контура тепловой сети с частотно-регулируемыми приводами, трехходовые смесительные клапаны с электроприводами, гидравлический разделитель, насос котлового контура, горелку и водогрейный ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНЫМ ПРИБОРОМ И НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНЫЙ ПРИБОР, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЙ В СЕБЯ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДИН ДАТЧИК CO2 И ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДИН ДАТЧИК ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ

Настоящее изобретение относится к нагревательному прибору и способу управления нагревательным прибором в зависимости от нахождения в открытом или закрытом состоянии по меньшей мере одной подвижной створки. Способ управления нагревательным прибором внутри помещения, имеющего по меньшей мере одну створку окна/двери, способную находиться в открытом или закрытом состоянии, нагревательный прибор включает в себя по меньшей мере один датчик CO2 и по меньшей мере один датчик температуры и, кроме того, включает в себя модуль управления и блок нагрева. Способ управления включает в себя следующие этапы: определение, в период времени настройки, текущего состояния по меньшей мере одной створки между открытым и закрытым состоянием с помощью по меньшей мере одного датчика CO2 и по меньшей мере одного датчика температуры; периодический опрос по меньшей мере одного датчика CO2 и по меньшей мере одного датчика температуры относительно обнаружения изменения текущего состояния по меньшей мере одной створки ...

СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОМЫВАНИЯ КЛАПАНА

Изобретение относится к клапанам перепада давления. Клапан, имеющий клапанную часть в корпусе, содержащем проточный канал от впускного отверстия для текучей среды до выпускного отверстия для потока, седло клапана, расположенное внутри указанного проточного канала, и конус клапана, выполненный с возможностью изменения положения. Указанное положение задает отверстие клапана, представляющее собой отверстие между седлом клапана и конусом клапана. Клапан дополнительно содержит мембрану, выполненную с возможностью прогиба под действием перепада давления на мембране, первое средство и второе средство для передачи давлений на противоположные стороны мембраны. К клапану присоединен вспомогательный клапан, соединенный с возможностью открытия и закрытия с одним из указанных первого средства и второго средства. Когда вспомогательный клапан закрыт, давление передается только на одну из двух противоположных сторон мембраны. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

МОДУЛЬНАЯ ИЗОЛИРУЮЩАЯ ОБИВКА ДЛЯ ЗАКРЫТЫХ КАМЕР И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Модульная изолирующая обивка для закрытой камеры, состоящая из панелей 1,2 и изготовленных заводским способом элементов, специально предназначена для камер для транспортирования товаров, например контейнеров. Панели и изготовленные заводским способом элементы составляют часть сборочного комплекта или набора, приспосабливаемого к внутренним размерам изолируемой камеры и содержащего все необходимые элементы обивки. Панели 1, покрывающие периферийные стенки камеры и потолок, состоят из самоподдерживающегося листового изолятора в одном куске. Изготовленные заводским способом элементы, по существу, содержат прокладки 6 в виде небольших блоков, которые размещают между внутренней поверхностью камеры и по меньшей мере внешними поверхностями панелей и выполняют из материала, способного нарушить передачу тепла между двумя поверхностями.

Автоматический регулятор гидравлического режима тепловой сети

УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОПЛЕНИЯ И ГОРЯЧЕГО ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ, ПРИМЕНЯЕМОЕ ДЛЯ РАЙОННОГО И ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОГО ОТОПЛЕНИЯ, И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ СИСТЕМЫ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ТЕПЛОТЫ, А ТАКЖЕ ТАКАЯ СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ ТЕПЛОТЫ

... 1. Способ управления для системы передачи теплоты, при этом система передачи теплоты имеет подающий трубопровод (12), по меньшей мере один контур (2) нагрузки и одно устройство (6; 28) передачи теплоты между подающим трубопроводом (12) и по меньшей мере одним контуром (2) нагрузки, отличающийся тем, что подаваемый поток (q) в подающем трубопроводе (12) регулируют на основе заданной входной температуры (T) контура нагрузки, фактической входной температуры (T) контура нагрузки, которую измеряют в контуре (2) нагрузки, и потока (q) нагрузки в контуре (2) нагрузки.2. Способ управления по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что подаваемый поток (q) регулируют с применением насоса (48) и/или клапана (16, 16', 16”).3. Способ управления по любому из пп. 1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что устройство передачи теплоты имеет по меньшей мере один теплообменник (28) с первым каналом (30) прохождения потока, который соединен с подающим трубопроводом (12), и вторым каналом (34) прохождения потока, который соединен по ...

AUS MODULEN ZUSAMMENGESETZTE ISOLIERENDE POLSTERUNG FÜR EINEN GESCHLOSSENEN BEHÄLTER, HERSTELLUNGS- UND MONTAGEVERFAHREN

Service reminder unit for such as heating ventilation and air conditioning

The electronic unit has one indicator that is green [1] and indicates normal operation. After a predefined period, e.g. 340 days. A red indicator [2] is activated to indicate that servicing is needed. The name and address of the service company is shown on a central panel [2].

STRAHLFÜHRUNGSSYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUR ÜBERTRAGUNG VON LASERLICHT

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Strahlführungssystem zur stabilen Übertragung einer Polarisation von Laserlicht, wobei das Strahlführungssystem eine Lichtleitfaser, eine Einkoppelvorrichtung mit einem Eingang und einem Ausgang und eine Auskopplungsvorrichtung zur Auskopplung des Laserlichts aus der Lichtleitfaser umfasst. In einem weiteren Aspekt betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Übertragung von Laserlicht.

Warmwasserbereiter

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Warmwasserbereiter (1) mit einer Steuereinrichtung (2) zur Betriebssteuerung, wobei der Warmwasserbereiter (1) weiter ein mit der Steuereinrichtung (4) in einer Funktionsverbindung stehendes RFID-Lese- und/oder Schreibgerät (2) für eine drahtlose Datenkommunikation aufweist, der dergestalt ausgebildet ist, um Daten von einem mobilen Datenträger (3) zu empfangen, welche durch die Steuereinrichtung (4) zur Betriebssteuerung des Warmwasserbereiters (1) verwendbar sind.

Controlling energy supply for large sports facilities involves using predictions, resource planning for load balancing before cost-optimized connection of external supplies according to energy type

The method involves using a unit power station (10) with force-heat coupling as the emergency electricity supply unit, making long-, medium- and short-term load predictions from historical data, expanding/adapting the predictions with actual data as required and using the predictions and resource planning for load balancing before cost-optimized connection of the external supplies according to energy type taking into account economic aspects ...

Service supply systems

A service supply system comprises a combined heating and cooling mechanism 4345b which outputs heated liquid and cooled liquid. A cooling mechanism 45a receives at least some of the heated liquid from the combined heating and cooling mechanism 4345b and uses the heated liquid to output further cooled liquid. An internal combustion engine may drive a pump in a refrigeration cycle to cool liquid and heat generated by the engine may be used to heat liquid. The cooling mechanism may be an adsorption 451a or absorption 452a refrigerator. A heating mechanism 43a may be used to provide heated liquid for the cooling mechanism, and the heating mechanism may be a boiler fuelled by gas or oil. The heating mechanism 43a may be isolated from the combined heating and cooling mechanism 4345b by a heat exchanger 431. The cooling mechanism may output heated liquid to a waste heat management unit 461 to heat a further liquid. A storage and distribution unit (3, Fig. 4) may distribute the heated and cooled ...

Improvements in or relating to apparatus and methods for heating systems

A method for pressurising and automatically dosing a pre-filled heating system with inhibitor comprises: measuring an amount of water added to the heating system and, thereby, calculating an appropriate amount of inhibitor to add; and adding the inhibitor in a so as to maintain a predetermined concentration of water and inhibitor mixture in the pre-filled heating system. The method may comprise weighing inhibitor contained in a reservoir 28, preferably with a load cell (29, Fig. 2), to determine the amount of inhibitor added to the system. The amount of inhibitor remaining may be calculated by weighing and an alert triggered if the amount if below a threshold. If no inhibitor remains, further pressurisation may be prevented, or missed or un-fulfilled doses may be memorised and the system automatically topped-up with these doses when the inhibitor reservoir has been replenished. An apparatus for performing the method is disclosed with means 101 for pressurising a heating system with water ...

Pipe icing inhibition

Heating and cooling system and related methods

Heating system energy saver

Portable central heating thermostat

Valve assembly

Circulation and heating apparatus

Heating system and method of heating an area by control of evaporating and/or condensing temperature of a refrigerant

The heating system is arranged to maintain an area 4 at a desired temperature. The heating system comprises a heat pump having a refrigerant pipe work system 14, a heating pipe work system 44 thermally coupled to a condenser 18 of the heat pump, a temperature sensor 62 arranged to monitor the temperature of an environment 6 in which an evaporator 24 of the heat pump is arranged to extract heat, and a controller 40. The controller is arranged to perform at least one of: (i.) controlling the rate of flow of a medium in the heating pipe work system through the condenser in response to an environment temperature measured by the temperature sensor such that a condensing temperature of a refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe work system is as low as possible whilst being a predetermined amount above the desired temperature; and (ii.) controlling an expansion means 22 to vary the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant. The rate of flow of medium may be controlled by a variable speed pump 60.

Central heating system control units and methods of controlling a central heating system

Service supply systems

A system to supply hot water and/or heating to a building comprises a storage and distribution unit 3 suitable for receiving heated liquid from first and second service supply units (4, Figs. 5, 6) and to deliver the heated liquid to a distribution system (5, Fig. 7). The storage and distribution unit 3 includes a tank comprising a stratification vessel 31a including at least one baffle 311 suitable for inhibiting the movement of liquid in the tank. A control system (6, Fig. 10) is used to control the system in accordance with a control strategy based on information such as characteristics of the system or the building. The system may include a pump 513 to pump heated liquid to one or more heat transfer units (52, Fig. 7) which comprise a first heat exchanger which receives heated liquid from a distribution system and is used to heat water in a second heat exchanger to provide hot water or heating, with the heated liquid returned to the distribution system. A metering device with a temperature ...

Alarm system for an oil-fired heating system that monitors pressure in the fuel supply line

An alarm system monitors an oil-fired heating system comprising a fuel storage tank; a boiler; and fuel supply line extending between tank and boiler. The alarm system comprises a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of oil in the supply line; a processor; and an alarm. The processor identifies normal pressure conditions during startup, normal operation, shut-down and rest of the boiler ideally by analyzing pressure data generated during use of the heating system - and also activates the alarm when a change in pressure is detected that does not correspond to normal system operation. The sensor may monitor absolute pressure or changes therein. More generally, the system lnay monitor the condition of any pipeline and comprise a comparator that simply outputs a signal if the pressure differs from a value expected during normal operation.

Pressure management device

A pressure management device 10 for use with a heating system is disclosed which obviates the need for manual topping up of the heating system, protects against flooding and avoids danger of backflow of heating system fluid and consequent contamination of a mains water supply. The pressure management device comprises a one-way valve 16 disposed in the fluid flow path and arranged to permit flow in the direction from the inlet toward the outlet and to resist flow in the opposite direction. A pressure reducing valve 18 is configured to respond to an outlet pressure of the pressure management device, being normally maintained in a closed state by the outlet pressure but adapted to open when the outlet pressure falls below a threshold. In this way the pressure reducing valve causes the heating system to be topped up when necessary. Additionally a flood prevention device 20 is configured to close in response to excessive flow through the pressure management device, so that any risk that the ...

Electronic thermostat equipped with an energy-saving device

An energy-saving electronic thermostat operates by means of a single temperature probe. The rapid decrease in temperature of the probe when a window is opened causes the heating to be switched off or reduced by means of a comparator circuit combined with a network having a large time-constant. The device is employed in a fixed or mobile electric heating convector.

Information exchange between elevator systems and building systems

Indoor temperature control

A method of controlling heating 12 and air conditioning 11 systems of an environmental space 10 comprises a means 18 provided to detect when the air conditioning system is in a cooling mode and wherein an inhibit command is sent to the heating system when the air conditioning system is in a cooling mode to inhibit the heating system from providing heat into the environmental space. The detection means may be sensor detecting air flow leaving the air conditioner, a sensor detecting the temperature of the air leaving the air conditioner, current consumption of both the heating and air conditioning system, detecting power usage, detecting temperature of an exit pipe of a running compressor of the air conditioning system, detecting the temperature of the exterior of a pipe exiting from an expansion valve at the cool side of the air conditioning system. When detecting current consumption, the heating system is turned off when the current consumption of the heating system is greater than the ...

Improvements in or relating to apparatus and methods for heating systems

Energy recovery

An energy recovery apparatus 1 for use in a plumbing or ablutionary system. The apparatus has a first heat transfer element 14 thermally coupled to a first pipe 3 and a second heat transfer element 14’ in thermal contact with a second pipe 4. The two heat transfer elements at least partially overlap and a thermoelectric device 11 comprising one or more thermoelectric elements 12a-c is located between the heat transfer elements. The apparatus generates electricity from a temperature differential between the first and second thermal elements, such as by the Seebeck effect. A plumbing system using the apparatus has hot and cold water flowing through the first and second pipes. There may be fins inside the pipes in order to facilitate heat transfer from the water in the pipes. The plumbing thermoelectric device may be connected to an electrical component such as a light or screen, or arranged to charge a battery or capacitor.

Thermostat comprising a moveable cover

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF HEATING PROGRAMMES

Device for supplying heating and hot water

Heating & ventilating system

An apparatus for controlling ventilation of an enclosed area comprising a plurality of floor zones. Each floor zone comprises a radiant heater 413 spaced above each floor zone, a ventilating air inlet 415 located at the same level as, or closer to, the floor than the radiant heater, the air inlet being arranged at the same level as, or close to, the floor than the radiant heater, the air inlet being arranged to draw-in a controllable quantity of air from outside of the enclosed area; a ventilating air outlet 417 spaced further from the floor than the radiant heater and air inlet, the air outlet being arranged to extract a controllable quantity of air from inside the enclosed area, one or more pollution sensors 432 located inside and/or outside the enclosed area and a computer control system configured to independently change, for each floor, the quantity of air being drawn into the floor zone based on sensed decrease in air quality from the pollution sensor.

GEHAEUSE FUER INSBESONDERE MULTIVALENTE HEIZUNGSREGELUNGEN

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING MEAN

Steuerung einer Vorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von prognostizierten Umgebungsparametern

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Vorrichtung (1), welche einen Objektzustand eines Objektes (2) während des Betriebes der Vorrichtung (1) und in einem Nachwirkungsbereich des Betriebes der Vorrichtung (1) verändern kann, wobei die Steuerung der Vorrichtung (1) in Abhängigkeit von- einer Prognose eines zeitlichen Verlaufes von Umgebungsparametern (3) in einem Bereich (4) um das Objekt (2),- der zeitlich abhängigen Wirkung der Umgebungsparameter (3) auf einen Teilbereich des Objektes (2), und/oder- der zeitlich abhängigen Wirkung der Vorrichtung (1) auf das Objekt (2) und/oder- der durch den Austausch von Teilbereichen des Objektes (2) mit Teilbereichen von festen, flüssigen oder gasförmigen Umgebungsobjekten, welche ursprünglich in dem Bereich (4) angeordnet sind, definierten zeitlich abhängigen Wechselwirkung des Objektes mit den Umgebungsobjekten,sodass der Teilbereich des Objektes (2) zu einem Zeitpunkt t einen bestimmten Objektzustand aufweist.

Anlage zur Erzeugung von erwärmtem bzw. erhitztem Wasser für sanitäre Zwecke sowie Verfahren zum Betrieb dieser Anlage

Anlage zur Erzeugung von erwärmtem bzw. erhitztem Wasser für sanitäre Zwecke sowie Verfahren zum Betrieb dieser Anlage mit einem Heißwasserspeicher (1) od.dgl. und einem an diesen angeschlossenen Wärmetauscher (2), weiters mit einer der Primärseite des Wärmetauschers (2) zugeordneten Förderpumpe (3), einer an die Sekundärseite des Wärmetauschers (2) angeschlossenen Zuleitung (41) für kaltes Wasser sowie einer Entnahmeleitung (42) für erwärmtes bzw. erhitztes Wasser und mit einer Steuereinheit (5) zur Steuerung der Förderpumpe (3), wobei sich in einer der Leitungen (41, 22, 42) der Sekundärseite des Wärmetauschers (2) ein Sensor (43) zur Erfassung der im Wärmetauscher (2) erfolgenden Strömung von Wasser befindet, dessen Signalausgang an die Steuereinheit (5) gelegt ist und weiters in der Rücklaufleitung (12) zum Heißwasserspeicher (1) od.dgl. ein Thermosensor (13) vorgesehen ist, dessen Signalausgang gleichfalls an die Steuereinheit (5) gelegt ist.

BEDIENGERÄT ZUM STEUERN MEHRERER VERBRAUCHER

PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTERPRISE OF A REGULATION FOR A HEATING SYSTEM

EXPANSION MONITORING FOR A CLOSED FLÜSSIGKEITSKREISLAUF

Hot water heating

Escalator with heating

Control for with liquid or solid fuels fed central heating plants with attached warm water heater

Controlling mean for heating systems

Operating device for a valve and belonging motion amplifier

NON-INTRUSIVE PIPE WALL DIAGNOSTICS

A pipe diagnostic system (200) includes a sensor capsule (206), measurement circuitry (228) and a controller (222). The sensor capsule (206) is configured to be coupled to an exterior surface of a pipe (100) and has at least one temperature sensitive element disposed therein. The measurement circuitry (223) is coupled to the sensor capsule (206) and is configured to measure an electrical characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element and provide an indication of the measurement. The controller (222) is coupled to the measurement circuitry (223) and is configured to obtain a transmitter reference measurement (502) and employ a heat transfer calculation (506) with the transmitter reference measurement and the indication to generate an estimated process fluid temperature. The controller (222) is further configured to obtain an indication of process fluid temperature and provide a pipe diagnostic indication (512) based on a comparison of the estimated process fluid temperature ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEAT PUMPING

Heat pump system (100) comprising at least one heat medium circuit (210,220,230,240,250,310,320,410,420,430,440,450,460) in turn comprising a compressor (211), an expansion valve (232,242), at least two different primary heat sources or sinks selected from outdoor air, a water body, the ground or exhaust air, at least one of two different secondary heat sources or sinks selected from indoors air, pool water and tap water, a respective temperature sensor (412,432) at each of said primary heat sources or sinks, a valve means (421,431,451) for selectively directing the primary-side heat medium to at least one of said primary heat exchanging means, and a control means (500). The invention is characterised in that, in a secondary-side heating operating mode, the temperature of said primary heat sources or sinks is measured, and in that the primary-side heat medium is directed only to available primary heat exchanging means associated with the heat sources or sinks with the highest temperature ...

A MONITOR FOR A NATURAL GAS-FIRED APPLIANCE

A monitor for a natural gas-fired appliance is provided. The monitor comprises: a natural gas cycle-monitor interface configured to receive cycling signals from one or more of: the appliance; and a monitoring device located in the appliance and/or proximal to the appliance; a processor, in communication with the interface, configured to monitor cycles of the appliance based on the cycling signals; one or more indicators, in communication with the processor, configured to provide an alarm when the processor determines that the cycles of the appliance meets a threshold value; a first reset device configured to temporarily reset the one or more indicators to turn off the alarm when actuated, the one or more indicators again providing the alarm after a given time period following a temporary reset; and, a second reset device configured to reset monitoring of the cycles at the processor when actuated.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CASCADE BOILER SYSTEM

Provided is a method for controlling a cascade boiler system, and the method includes a) operating the number of boilers set in an initial operation state, b) detecting a supply water temperature and a returned water temperature of the primary side of the hydro-separator and a supply water temperature and a returned water temperature of the secondary side, and calculating a flow rate corrected by the hydro-separator using the detected temperatures, c) calculating a set temperature serving as the supply water temperature of the primary side that is able to maintain the supply water temperature of the secondary side when the supply water temperature of the secondary side is within a set range of a target temperature while maintaining the initial operation state, and d) calculating the number of boilers that are able to maintain the calculated set temperature, and controlling an operation of the boilers according to the number.

SMART FURNACE

A furnace a smart furnace monitoring system, comprising: a) a wireless communication module; and b) a control module in communication with the wireless communication module, wherein the wireless communication module is capable of sending one or more status information messages to one or more recipients via a network.

FLOW-CONTROL VALVE

... ²²The invention relates to a flow regulating valve (1) for liquid-conducting ²heating or cooling ²systems, consisting of a housing (2) with an inlet (3), an, outlet (4), and a ²connecting piece (13) which is ²arranged between the inlet and outlet and into which a pressure regulating ²device (14) that keeps the ²pressure difference between the pressure regions in front of and behind a flow ²regulating unit (8) ²arranged in the connecting piece constant and a spindle (7) with an actuating ²part protruding out of the ²housing (2) and with a first throttle element (9) located in the housing (2) ²are inserted, said first throttle ²element acting on the flow regulating unit or parts thereof. The flow ²regulating unit (8) consists of a first ²throttle device, which is made of the first throttle element (9) that is ²secured to the spindle (7) and a ²seat (10), and a second throttle device, which is made of a second throttle ²element (11) that is arranged ²on the spindle (7) in a movable manner ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL

The invention concerns a method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor (1) is influenced with the aid of an external control by a heating or cooling element (4, 3) to determine a temperature that may deviate from the actual outdoor temperature, and where the outdoor temperature sensor (1) is connected to an existing control and regulatory system for a heating facility in a building in order to transfer the temperature determined to the control and regulatory system.

SELF-ADJUSTING THERMOSTAT FOR FLOOR WARMING CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

A method of controlling the temperature of an environment, including the steps of providing a thermostat and receiving a signal from an occupancy sensor indicating whether an area has been occupied for each discrete time period of a 24 hour time period, assigning a first point value to each discrete time period where occupancy has been sensed, and repeating the steps for the next two 24 hour periods, and averaging the point values for each discrete time period in the first, second, and third 24 hour periods, to obtain an average point value, and sending a first signal to a heating device adapted for heating a second area to provide a temperature-related setting for a given discrete time period when the average point value for that discrete time period is above a threshold point value.

THERMOSTAT FACILITATING USER-FRIENDLY INSTALLATION THEREOF

A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system and related systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating user-friendly installation of the thermostat are described. For one embodiment, automated installation verification is performed by the thermostat by automatically sensing which wires have been inserted, selecting a candidate HVAC operating function {e.g., heating or cooling) that is consistent with a subset of HVAC signal types indicated by the inserted wires, applying control signals to the HVAC system to invoke that HVAC operating function, and processing a time sequence of acquired temperature readings to determine whether that HVAC operating function was successfully carried out. For one embodiment, the initial automated testing of the heating and cooling functions are only carried out at times for which such heating or cooling function would normally be invoked during normal operation of the thermostat. Automated determination of a heat pump call convention is also ...

BOILER HAVING EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT USING TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

The present invention provides a boiler having an exhaust gas temperature control unit using a temperature sensor, the boiler comprising: a combustion and exhaust unit having a burner for combusting fuel to generate heat, an exhaust port for discharging the combustion residue outside the boiler, and an exhaust pipe connected to the exhaust port, for guiding the combustion residue into the open air; a circulation unit for circulating hot water to provide hot water and heat for the user; a heat exchange unit for absorbing the heat generated from the burner to make hot water and for supplying the hot water to the circulation part, with both ends of the heat exchange part being connected to the circulation part; and a control unit including an outlet temperature sensor arranged in the outlet of the heat exchange unit, for measuring the temperature of the hot water, an inlet temperature sensor arranged in the inlet of the heat exchange unit, for measuring the temperature of the cold water introduced ...

MODULAR INSULATING UPHOLSTERY FOR CLOSED CHAMBERS

La présente invention a pour objet un capitonnage modulaire isolant pour enceinte fermée (7), constitué de panneaux (1, 2) et d'éléments préfabriqués, spécialement adapté aux enceintes destinées au transport de marchandises telles que les containers. Lesdits panneaux et éléments préfabriqués font partie d'un prêt à monter ou "kit" adaptable aux dimensions de l'intérieur de l'enceinte (7) à isoler, et comprenant la totalité des éléments nécessaires au capitonnage, lesdits panneaux (1) recouvrant les parois périphériques et le plafond de l'enceinte, étant constitués d'un isolant monobloc autoporteur en plaques, et lesdits éléments préfabriqués comprenant essentiellement des écarteurs (6) sous forme de cale s ponctuelles, placés entre la surface interne de l'enceinte (7) et au moins celles externes desdits panneaux (1), et réalisées dans un matériau apte à rompre toute conduction thermique entre les deux dites surfaces.

Verfahren zur Erzeugung einer gleichbleibenden Raumtemperatur.

Installation pour le réglage automatique de la température de l'agent de circulation d'un circuit d'échange de chaleur, en fonction de la température du plein air.

Zentralheizanlage für Mehrfamilienhäuser mit Einzel-Warmwasserbereitung und Wärmezähler für jede Wohnung.

Installation de commande du chauffage d'au moins un local

Reguliervorrichtung für eine Heizungsanlage

Regelvorrichtung für Raumheizungsanlagen

Einrichtung zur selbsttätigen Regelung von physikalischen Grössen

Temperature monitoring and frost warning device for a building, particularly an unoccupied house

This device comprises an electric alarm device (4) which is provided, for example, with a warning lamp (7). The latter is arranged in or at the building in such a manner that it can be perceived from a distance. A temperature-sensitive switch (3), which is to be arranged in the building, is provided for switching on the alarm device (4) in order to switch on the alarm device (4) when the temperature drops below a preselected minimum value, for example due to a defect in the heating. In the normal condition when the temperature is above the minimum value the switch can keep a pilot lamp (8) switched on, a power failure or lamp defect then being displayed by both lamps (7 and 8) not burning. ...

[...] ET [...] DE [...][...] DE [...]pROGRAM DE.

Device for controlling temperature in order to save energy in the heating or air-conditioning of rooms

Method and device for controlling a heating installation

In order to reduce the standstill losses in particular in oil heating systems, it is proposed on the one hand to switch on the heat source at regular intervals (1) and to select the interval time according to the size of the storage capacity of the structure and on the other hand to vary the duration of the switch-on pulses (2) inversely proportionally to the external temperature. ...

Housing for, in particular, multivalent heating controllers

MECHANISM FOR THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLER OF A HEATING SYSTEM FROM SPACE EQUIPMENT.

Device for influencing indoor environment, comprises climate influencing unit, particularly heating or cooling and ventilation unit, and multiple operating units, which are formed such that user operates one or multiple functions of device

The device (1) comprises a climate influencing unit, particularly heating or cooling and ventilation unit, and multiple operating units, which are formed such that a user operates one or multiple functions of the device. One of the operating units is formed touch-sensitive or convergence sensitive. A plate-shaped element (2) is provided, which is made of partially transparent material, particularly glass or plastic material.

Device for the influence of a room climate.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Beeinflussung eines Raumklimas, umfassend Raumklimabeeinflussungsmittel, insbesondere Heizungs- und/oder Kühlungs- und/oder Lüftungsmittel, sowie eine Anzahl von Bedienmitteln (31), die so ausgebildet sind, dass ein Benutzer eine oder mehrere Funktionen der Vorrichtung (1) bedienen kann, wobei zumindest eines der Bedienmittel (31) berührungssensitiv und/oder annäherungssensitiv ausgebildet ist, wobei die Vorrichtung (1) ein plattenförmig ausgebildetes Element (2) aus einem zumindest teilweise transparenten Werkstoff, insbesondere aus Glas oder Kunststoff, aufweist, hinter dem die Bedienmittel (31) angeordnet sind.

Operating device for controlling several loads e.g. for apartments and buildings

The operating device (A) controls loads of at least two different types (40-1,40-2,40- 3,40-4) in response to operation of at least one operating button, for entering information which is converted into control signals for the loads. The entered information defines control information for at least two different load types, the respective operating parameters provided by respective control functions of the operating button.

Dispositif de commande de chauffage et de ventilation pour maison intelligente.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de commande de chauffage et de ventilation pour maison intelligente, comprenant au moins une base fixe (1), des boulons de fixation (3), un boîtier de protection (6); un panneau de commande (3), une bielle d'accouplement (9) et un couvercle de protection (10). Le boîtier de protection et le couvercle de protection empêchent efficacement la poussière de pénétrer et évitent les dommages au système de commande causés par l'accumulation de pousière qui affecte l'utilisation normale. En même temps, munis d'un joint d'étanchéité (11), ils empêchent l'eau de pénétrer, ce qui évite les dommages aux composants électroniques internes et prolonge la durée de vie du dispositif.

Verfahren zum Bestimmen und/oder Optimieren einer Wärmeleistung eines Heizgeräts sowie Heizgerät und Steuergerät.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Bestimmen und/oder Optimieren einer Wärmeleistung eines Heizgeräts (10), insbesondere eines Gas-Brennwert-Heizgeräts, mit mindestens einem Wärmeübertrager (16), der an einen Wärmekreis (22) anschließbar ist, wobei durch den Wärmeübertrager (16) ein Heizmedium (24) fließt und wobei der Wärmeübertrager (16) Energie von einem Warmeträgermedium (32) auf das Heizmedium (24) übertragt, mit folgenden Schritten: Bestimmen der momentan zugeführten Menge eines Energieträgers (34), über den das Heizmedium (24) direkt oder indirekt erwärmt wird, Bestimmen einer momentanen Effizienz des Wärmeübertragers (16), Bestimmen einer momentanen Wärmeleistung mittels der zugeführten Menge des Energieträgers (34) und der momentanen Effizienz des Wärmeübertragers (16), Anzeigen und/oder Einstellen der Effizienz beziehungsweise einer optimierten Effizienz des Heizgeräts (10). Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Heizgerät (10), das durch das Verfahren betrieben werden kann sowie ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING APPARATUS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CO2 SENSOR AND AT LEAST ONE TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND ASSOCIATED HEATING APPARATUS

Distance measurement, temperature measurement and heating integrated rotary heating device and method

Secondary heating system controller

A secondary heating-system-controller ( 10 ) for use in conjunction with a primary heating-system-controller ( 26 ) of a heating system, comprises interruption means ( 18, 20 ) for periodically temperature-independently deactivating and reactivating the heating system during an activation period of the heating system determined by the primary heating-system-controller ( 26 ). A method is also provided having the step of temperature-independently deactivating and reactivating the heating system a plurality of times using the interruption means ( 18, 20 ) during a standard activation period of the heating system.

Air conditioner and control method thereof

An air conditioner controls supply of refrigerant so that the refrigerant is first supplied to one or more indoor units in operation from an outdoor unit, and is then supplied to a hot water generator, thereby sufficiently supplying refrigerant to the indoor units in heating operation even when the hot water generator is operated.

Heating system and heating system control method

A heating system includes: a heat generation unit which generates heat using electricity supplied through a second power system of a lower electricity rate; a heat storage unit which stores heat generated by the heat generation unit; a heat radiation unit which radiates heat stored in the heat storage unit; and a control unit which causes, when receiving a signal from a power supplier indicating that a supply of electricity through the second power system is to be stopped after an elapse of a predetermined period of time, the heat generation unit generates additional heat that is required while the supply of electricity through the second power system being suspended, during a period of time from when the signal is received to when the supply of electricity through the second power system is stopped.

Hot water supply system

Disclosed is a hot water supply system provided with a tank which holds a high-temperature liquid, and a heating means for generating the high-temperature liquid which is stored in the aforementioned tank. In the lower portion of the aforementioned tank is provided a water-heating heat exchanger which heats the water to be supplied to a hot water terminal by means of the liquid present in the lower portion of the aforementioned tank. Further, a hot water supply circuit is provided which conducts water to the aforementioned hot water supply terminal. The aforementioned hot water supply circuit splits into a water-heating path passing through the aforementioned water-heating heat exchanger, and a bypass path bypassing the aforementioned water-heating heat exchanger, and is provided with a hot water supply circuit control mechanism which controls the circulation state of the water in the aforementioned water-heating path and the aforementioned bypass path.

Self-Adjusting Thermostat for Floor Warming Control Systems and Other Applications

A method of controlling the temperature of an environment, including the steps of providing a thermostat and receiving a signal from an occupancy sensor indicating whether an area has been occupied for each discrete time period of a 24 hour time period, assigning a first point value to each discrete time period where occupancy has been sensed, and repeating the steps for the next two 24 hour periods, and averaging the point values for each discrete time period in the first, second, and third 24 hour periods, to obtain an average point value, and sending a first signal to a heating device adapted for heating a second area to provide a temperature-related setting for a given discrete time period when the average point value for that discrete time period is above a threshold point value.

Energy saving system and method for heating water

An energy saving system and method for heating water are provided. The method for controlling the costs of heating water includes the steps of: using heat pumps to heat water in a heating tank during periods of low rate electricity to a pre-determined maximum temperature; maintaining the temperature of the water in the heating tank between a pre-determined minimum temperature and the pre-determined maximum temperature; transferring the heated water to a storage tank; maintaining the temperature of the water in the storage tank within a pre-determined temperature range; and supplying the heated water under pressure to consumers, the heated water having a temperature within the pre-determined temperature range.

Heat pump and control method thereof

A heat pump that uses solar heat as an evaporation heat source of a refrigerant. The heat pump includes a solar heat collector, a compressor to compress a refrigerant, a first heat exchanger to condense the refrigerant compressed by the compressor and to perform heat exchange between the condensed refrigerant and water, a second heat exchanger to perform heat exchange between the refrigerant having passed through the first heat exchanger and heat collected by the solar heat collector, a third heat exchanger to perform heat exchange between the refrigerant having passed through the first heat exchanger and external air, and a first flow channel switching valve to allow the refrigerant having passed through the first heat exchanger to selectively flow to the second heat exchanger or the third heat exchanger therethrough.

Solar water heating system

The present invention relates to a solar water heating system including: a solar collector to which solar heat is collected; a solar collector circulation pipe adapted to circulate an operating medium on which the solar heat collected by the solar collector is accumulated therealong; a thermal storage tank in which the operating medium and the water used for living are heat-exchanged; a hot water circulation pipe communicating with the thermal storage tank; a freezing prevention valve located on one side of the hot water circulation pipe and adapted to be open and closed to allow the water in the thermal storage tank to selectively flow along the hot water circulation pipe; and a controller adapted to control the operation of the freezing prevention valve, thereby preventing the hot water circulation pipe from being frozen and destructed.

Hot water supply system control apparatus and hot water supply system control program and hot water supply system operating method

An operating method in a heat pump hot water supply system of an indirect heating method by which an average COP during a water heating period can be improved and a risk of running out of hot water can be prevented from increasing. For a heat pump hot water supply system of the indirect heating method, a change in heat transfer efficiency of a second heat exchanger is estimated by using either or both of a tank water temperature and a temperature of a second refrigerant flowing through a water circuit. When the heat transfer efficiency is determined to be high, an operation switching unit raises an output of a heat source device. When the heat transfer efficiency is determined to be low, the operation switching unit lowers the output of the heat source device.

Solar thermal system

The present invention relates to a solar thermal system which has improved use efficiency, enables heat acquired in a heat-collecting unit to be quickly used for a heating and hot water supply load, and can be operated in a stable manner. A solar thermal system comprises: a solar heat collector that absorbs solar heat and heats a heat medium received therein; a heat storage tank that contains heating water, includes a first heat storage exchanger and a second heat storage exchanger connected to the solar heat collector through an heat storage pipe at the upper and lower portions therein respectively, and includes a diffuser that diffuses heating return water to the inside; a press sensor sensing the pressure in the heat storage pipe and a circulation pump pressing and circulating the heat medium that are connected to the heat storage pipe; a heat medium supplementary water tank that is connected to the heat storage pipe through a pressing pump to supplement the lack of the heat medium; an auxiliary boiler that has a heating water outlet connected to a heating water supply pipe of the heat storage tank through a 3 -way valve for controlling the heating water supply, and a heating water return port connected to the diffuser of the heat storage tank through a 3 -way valve for controlling the heating water return, a check valve that is connected between the 3-way valve for controlling the heating water supply and the heating water return port of the auxiliary boiler; and a heating load that is connected to the heating water outlet of the auxiliary boiler and the 3 -way valve for controlling the heating water return.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL

A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor () is influenced with the aid of an external control by a heating or cooling element () to determine a temperature that may deviate from the actual outdoor temperature, and where the outdoor temperature sensor () is connected to an existing control and regulatory system for a heating facility in a building in order to transfer the temperature determined to the control and regulatory system. 11431. A method for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor , characterised in that the outdoor temperature sensor () is influenced with the aid of an external control by a heating or cooling element ( , ) to determine a temperature that deviates from the actual outdoor temperature , whereby the outdoor temperature sensor () is connected to an existing w control and regulatory system for a heating facility in a building in order to transfer the temperature determined to the control and regulatory system.24311. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the control comprises a heating element () and a cooling element () that are located relative to the outdoor temperature sensor () such that they can be caused by a control procedure to emit heat or cooling in order to cause the external temperature sensor () to determine a temperature that deviates from the actual outdoor temperature.31. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that weather forecasts are used in the external control in order to determine the deviating temperature that the outdoor temperature sensor () is to determine.41. The method according to claim 3 , characterised in that local microclimate deviations are used claim 3 , in addition to weather forecasts claim 3 , in order to determine the deviating temperature that the outdoor temperature sensor () is to determine.51. ...

Air-conditioning apparatus

An air-conditioning apparatus once transfers energy to a heat medium other than a refrigerant and introduces the heat medium to another refrigeration cycle to achieve safety improvement and high efficiency. An air-conditioning apparatus allows first heat exchangers related to heat medium to exchange heat between a first refrigerant (heat source side refrigerant) and a first heat medium and allows a second heat exchanger related to heat medium to exchange heat between the first heat medium and a second refrigerant (hot water supply side refrigerant), such that the first refrigerant and the second refrigerant are prevented from mixing with each other.

COOLING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND COOLING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY METHOD

A combined air-conditioning and hot water supply system simultaneously executes the cooling operation of a use unit and the hot water supply operation of a hot water supply unit, wherein the combined air-conditioning and hot water supply system operates in a cooling priority mode when the temperature differential ΔTbetween a set hot water supply temperature Tand the inlet water temperature Tof a plate water-heat exchanger is smaller than a priority operation determination threshold M that is set in advance, and operates in a hot water supply priority mode when the temperature differential ΔTbecomes equal to or higher than the priority operation determination threshold M. This simultaneous execution of cooling and hot water supply operations prevents hot water from running out. 1. A cooling and hot water supply system comprising:a heat source unit that has a compressor whose operating frequency can be controlled and that has and a first heat exchanger;a use unit that is connected to the heat source unit, the use unit having a second heat exchanger;a hot water supply unit that is connected to the heat source unit, the hot water supply unit having a water-heat exchanger that heats water in a hot water supply tank by heating water in a water circuit in which the water circulates;{'sub': 'wi', 'a measuring section that detects an inlet water temperature Tof water entering the water-heat exchanger in the water circuit, a suction air temperature of air sucked by the use unit, and a water temperature in the hot water supply tank; and'}a control section that executes a simultaneous operation of a cooling operation using the second heat exchanger and a hot water supply operation using the water-heat exchanger, when the control section receives both a cooling request signal that requests the cooling operation of the use unit and a hot water supply request signal that requests the hot water supply operation of the hot water supply unit, by causing a discharge refrigerant ...

Low-Power Residential Heating System

Method of thermal management of a building, on the basis of a thermal system equipped with a low-power generator, characterized in that it comprises a step (E 3 ) of turning on the generator ahead of time in the absence of any occupant in the building so as to comply with a future comfort setpoint at a future instant (H), by taking account of the energy available (E generator — H ) at the generator up until this future instant (H) and of the energy necessary (E heating — H ) to reach the future comfort setpoint within the building at this future instant (H).

Monitoring hot water usage in a gas water heater

An apparatus and method for determining the volume of hot water dispensed during a given timeframe from a hydrocarbon fueled water heater based on the volume of fuel consumed by the water heater during the timeframe and the average temperature difference between the inlet water temperature and the outlet water temperature during the timeframe.

Thermal solar absorber system generating heat and electricity

The invention provides a solar power system for use as a solar roofing concept based on an absorber system with a solar thermal absorber and a circulation system for circulating absorber liquid through the absorber and a core system which extracts energy from the absorber liquid and provides hot water to a building. An intelligent controller uses data about external conditions to control the core system, where both current conditions and predicted conditions are taken into account. In preferred embodiments, the system can generate heat, hot water and electric energy to cover the need for a normal household. When excess heat is generated, the thermal energy can be used by an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) machine for electricity production. A forecasting and control unit using external weather measurements in combination with internet weather forecasts will by fuzzy logic calculate the optimum periods of time for use of the heat pump during the colder periods. Preferably, the intelligent controller can switch between 15 different modes of operation of the system to optimized energy efficiency to match the actual working conditions. In embodiments, the system includes a geothermal hose also connected to the liquid system of the absorber system, thus providing a synergetic exchange of energy with the solar absorber

MOISTURE ABATEMENT IN HEATING OPERATION OF CLIMATE CONTROLLED SYSTEMS

Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and/or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation. 1. A climate control system configured to operate in a heating mode , the system comprising:a housing defining an interior space, the housing comprising an inlet and an outlet;a thermal conditioning device positioned in the interior space and having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface being configured to achieve a temperature less than a temperature of the first surface during the heating mode;a fluid transfer device comprising a plurality of blades, the fluid transfer device configured to selectively transfer fluid from the inlet to the outlet of the housing, wherein fluid passing through the interior space of the housing is heated when the thermal conditioning device is activated;a humidity sensor; anda processor configured to receive a humidity reading from the humidity sensor and to control electrical power supplied by the power source;wherein, when the system is operating in a heating mode and the humidity reading is about equal to or greater than a humidity threshold, the power supplied to the thermal conditioning device is reduced; andwherein, when the system is operating in the heating mode and the humidity reading is less than the humidity threshold, the power supplied to the thermal conditioning device is increased or generally maintained.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermal conditioning device comprises a thermoelectric device or another heating and cooling ...

Heat Pump

A heat pump system including a water reservoir tank, positioned proximate to a building, having a remote heat source associated therewith and ducting for drawing the heat source to the tank. The tank has an evaporator and a fan positioned to draw heat from the heat source and transfer the heat to the evaporator and a compressor for transferring the heat to the tank. A smart controller designed to optimize the efficiency of the heat pump water heaters may be used. The controller uses various inputs including ambient conditions and water consumption data to make an intelligent decision on when to run the system, based on a set of user preferences.

Heat source apparatus

A heat source apparatus of a heat source system made up of a heat source machine side and a load facility side includes a heat source machine, and a heat source controller, wherein the heat source machine includes: a water heat exchanger that exchanges heat between heat source water and a refrigerant circulating through a refrigeration cycle; a primary pump that delivers heat source water to the water heat exchanger; and a heat source machine control device that operates based on information from the water heat exchanger and the primary pump, and wherein the heat source controller is connected to the heat source machine control device on a heat source side and to the load facility side so as to determine, after the primary pump is activated, whether or not the heat source water is normally fed by the primary pump based on a temperature difference between the heat source water before and after the water heat exchanger or a pressure difference .between the heat source water before and after the water heat exchanger, and so as to then operate the refrigeration cycle after water feed is confirmed through water feed determination.

Combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device

A combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device supplies heat source even in a case where the outside air temperature is high such as in summertime. In heating operation, a combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device controls the capacity of a heat source unit-side heat exchanger equipped to a heat source unit to thereby achieve a balance between the load of the heat source unit, and the total load of indoor units and a hot water supply unit.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF COMPONENTS

Temperature-control system used for heating or cooling in a method for controlling temperature of a component includes connected temperature-control device, temperature-control arrangement, supply line, and return line. The system additionally has a controller having a valve, an actuator, a supply temperature sensor, and a return temperature sensor. A temperature difference between the supply temperature and the return temperature of a fluid circulating in the system is registered using the supply temperature sensor and the return temperature sensor and also a regulator. Proceeding from this temperature difference, the regulator causes the actuator to set a degree of opening of the valve so the temperature difference is in a selected value range. The valve always has a minimal degree of opening in the open state. 14. A method for controlling the temperature of a component () using a temperature-control system;{'b': '1', 'claim-text': [{'b': 3', '2, 'a) a temperature-control device (), which is implemented for heating or cooling a temperature-control fluid ();'}, {'b': 5', '2', '4, 'b) a temperature-control arrangement (), which is implemented for conducting the temperature-control fluid () through a component () to be controlled in temperature;'}, {'b': 6', '3', '5', '2, 'c) a supply line (), via which the temperature-control device () is connected to the temperature-control arrangement () to supply the temperature-control fluid ();'}, {'b': 7', '5', '3', '2, 'd) a return line (), via which the temperature-control arrangement () is connected to the temperature-control device () to return the temperature-control fluid (); and'}, {'b': 8', '9', '10', '9', '6', '7', '11', '12', '8', '10, 'e) a controller (), which comprises a valve () having an actuator (), which is implemented to set a degree of opening of the valve (), which is inserted in the supply line () or return line (), and a supply temperature sensor () and a return temperature sensor (); wherein the ...

Hot Water Recovery

The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example is manifest as a selective hot water isolation device that is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a first water line and a second water line and where the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control water cross-over from the second water line into the first water line based upon water flow through the first water line.

HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM

A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP) of the heat pump and a break even coefficient of performance (BECOP) are determined, and the COPand BECOP compared. The BECOP is electricity price/fuel price*boiler thermal efficiency. If the COPis smaller than the BECOP in a first hybrid mode, an intermediate flow temperature is determined, the heat pump is operated to heat the working fluid to the intermediate flow temperature and the boiler is operated to heat the working fluid to the set flow temperature. 1. A heating system comprising:a flow circuit arranged and configured to carry a flow of a working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section in order to perform heating of a space;an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger connected to the flow circuit to transfer heat to the working fluid;a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger connected to the flow circuit to transfer heat to the working fluid downstream of the first heat exchanger; and [{'sub': 'Set Flow Temperature', 'to determine a coefficient of performance (COP) of the heat pump for the set flow temperature,'}, 'to determine a break even coefficient of performance (BECOP), the BECOP being an electricity price divided by a fuel price multiplied by a thermal efficiency of the boiler,', {'sub': 'Set Flow Temperature', 'to compare the COPwith the BECOP, and'}, {'sub': 'Set Flow Temperature', 'claim-text': [{'sub': 'Intermediate Flow Temperature', 'to determine an intermediate flow temperature at which the COP is higher than the BECOP,'}, 'to operate the heat pump so that the working fluid is heated to the intermediate flow temperature ...

Pv water heating system

Provided herein are systems and methods directed to using renewable energy sources with hot water heating systems.

MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM

A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. 1. A method of increasing boiler efficiency comprising the steps of:assessing an activity level of at least one thermostat over a predetermined time period, said at least one thermostat being in operative connection with a boiler; andadjusting said boiler in response to said activity level of said thermostat.2. The method of wherein said activity level is an exponential moving average of an amount of time said at least one thermostat is on during said predetermined time period.3. The method of wherein said boiler is adjusted by regulating energy input to said boiler.4. The method of comprising the additional step of:determining an appropriate energy input to said boiler by multiplying said exponential moving average by a maximum BTU for said boiler.5. The method of wherein said at least one thermostat is two or more thermostats and an exponential moving average is created for each of said two or more thermostats.6. The method of comprising the additional step of:selecting a highest exponential moving average from said exponential moving averages for said two or more thermostats.7. The method of wherein said boiler is adjusted in response to said highest exponential moving average. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/770,007, filed on Jun. 28, 2007, entitled “MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM” herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates generally to a modulating boiler system, and more particularly to a modulating boiler system in which energy input to a boiler is reduced through the use of moving averages of the amount of time ...

Regulating valve

A regulating valve for flow control of a medium in a heating or cooling system includes a valve body including an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a valve neck in which a valve seat and a flow through opening are provided. In the valve neck, a complete valve trim and a valve hand wheel are provided. The valve body includes a first cone to determine the preset (Kvs-value) of the maximal flow through the complete regulating valve. The first cone has at least one opening for flowing through of the medium, where the design of the opening determines the regulating characteristic of the complete regulating valve, and where the Kvs-value of the valve is changed continuously, with maintained regulating characteristic. The first cone is arranged continuously, axially displaceable relative the valve seat, whereby selected parts of the opening of the first cone are shielded by the valve seat.

Heater with a level switch safety mechanism

An indoor or outdoor heater with a safety bar, a tiltable heater head, a power controlling and power limiting device serving as safety mechanisms. 124-. (canceled)25. An adjustable electric heater with a safety controlled box , comprising:a heater head with a pair of receiving taps;a mounting bracket with a pair of legs rotatably and correspondingly mounted to the pair of receiving taps;a support assembly with a pole coupler supported by a supporting floor is mounted to the mounting bracket to uphold the heater head to a predetermined height;an angle limiter is formed on one of said pair of legs and said pair of receiving taps to provide a predetermined degree of rotational freedom to the heater head; andwherein the safety controlled box being mounted on the pole coupler.26. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the safety controlled box comprises a level activated switching mechanism.27. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the safety controlled box comprises a case housing claim 25 , an interior chamber claim 25 , a switch and a cover.28. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 27 , wherein the case housing is quadrilateral in shape with a bottom opening.29. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 28 , wherein on an interior upper side of the case housing comprises a set of screw receiving stems spaced equal distance apart from each other.30. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 28 , wherein a set of house screw-receiving stems being located at interior corners of the case housing.31. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the interior chamber comprises one of a conical shaped segment and a concave shaped segment without a closure end yielding a small opening with a smallest diameter on a lower end and a large opening with a largest ...

Method and apparatus for providing efficient heat

Disclosed is a method for providing heat that includes preheating an incoming air flow from outside an apparatus in a first channel of a heat exchanger by a flow in a second channel of the heat exchanger, transferring the flow from the second channel outside the apparatus through an exhaust channel, providing heat by the preheated incoming air flow in a heat pump, and transferring in a transfer channel a flue gas flow provided by a burner to the second channel.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER

Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. 1. A method of controlling a boiler comprising a boiler control unit and a room controller , the method comprising:turning on the boiler;setting a room-temperature-corresponding return water temperature;setting a room-temperature-corresponding variable sleeping-time room temperature;setting a variable sleeping-time return water temperature corresponding to the variable sleeping-time room temperature;setting a desired room temperature using a temperature setting switch;sensing a room temperature using a room temperature sensor;sensing a return water temperature using a return water temperature sensor;determining a current time using a timer; anddetermining whether the current time is in a non-sleeping time zone or a sleeping time zone,wherein at the determining whether the current time is in the non-sleeping time zone or the sleeping time zone, when the current time is in the non-sleeping time zone, the boiler is controlled under a non-sleeping time zone control mode, and when the current time is in the sleeping time zone, the boiler is controlled under a sleeping time zone control mode,wherein the sleeping ...

THERMOSTAT WITH UTILITY MESSAGING

The present disclosure pertains generally to thermostats that are adapted to assist utilities in communicating with its customers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a thermostat having a display, a controller and a receiver that is coupled to the controller. The receiver is adapted to receive messages from a utility, and the controller is adapted to display one or more related display messages on the display. 1. A method for operating a thermostat that controls at least in part an HVAC system of a building or other structure , the method comprising:controlling the HVAC system to achieve a desired set point;receiving information either directly or indirectly from a utility, another service provider, or a meter, wherein the information is related to energy consumption of the HVAC system; anddisplaying on a display of the thermostat a display indicator that is based on the received information, wherein the display indicator simultaneously displays a cost of utility usage during a first time period and a cost of utility usage during a second time period, wherein the second time period is after the first time period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first time period corresponds to a first month and the second time period corresponds to a second month that is after the first month.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first month immediately precedes the second month.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first time period corresponds to a first day and the second time period corresponds to a second day that is after the first day.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first day immediately precedes the second day.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermostat comprises a user interface that includes the display claim 1 , the method further comprising:receiving an input from a user via the user interface to enter a utility usage mode; andin response to entering the utility usage mode, displaying the display indicator on the display.7. The method ...

HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. 1. A hot water supply system , comprising:a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water;a plurality of temperature sensors installed in a height direction of the hot water storage tank, each temperature sensor detecting a temperature of a corresponding installation position;a plurality of hot water supply devices heating hot water in the hot water storage tank; andcontrol boards each equipped with control means that controls a corresponding one of the hot water supply devices, whereinsignals transmitted from the plurality of temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the control boards, andeach of the control boards are communicably connected to each other.2. The hot water supply system of claim 1 , wherein signals from a temperature sensor that is installed at a highest position and a temperature sensor that is installed at a lowest position are input to a same control board of the control boards.3. The hot water supply system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in each control board of the control boards claim 1 , a number of input ports for the signals from the temperature sensors is three and a number of signal inputs is two or three.4. The hot water supply system of ...

Heating and/or cooling system and related methods

A method of heating and/or cooling an area to a desired temperature comprising using a heat pump having an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and an expansion control means each connected by a refrigerant pipe work system and the method comprising monitoring the temperature of an environment in which the evaporator is operating and using a system controller to vary in response to the monitored temperature, the temperature at which gas condenses to a fluid within the condenser to keep it as low as possible whilst maintaining the condensing temperature a predetermined amount above the desired temperature and/or also varying in response to the monitored temperature, the temperature at which a liquid expands to a gas within the evaporator in order to reduce the difference between the evaporating and condensing temperatures.

VAPOR VACUUM HEATING SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATION WITH CONDENSING VACUUM BOILERS

In order to solve the numerous problems with existing steam, vacuum, and hot water heating systems, first presented is a novel system and method for a vapor vacuum system having low temperature condensate return which can operate without steam traps in both single-pipe and dual-pipe configurations. Secondly is disclosed systems and methods for integrating the disclosed vapor vacuum system with a condensing boiler. Thirdly is presented several systems and method of operating radiators having low temperature condensate return with the disclosed vapor vacuum system. Finally is presented condensing vacuum boiler designs that can be utilized with the disclosed vapor vacuum system. Also presented are embodiments having naturally-induced vacuum and utilizing district heat as well as combined heat and power. All innovations presented herein make vapor vacuum steam more efficient and economical for industrial, commercial, and home applications. 1. A heating system integrating a closed-loop two-pipe vapor vacuum distribution system having periodic condensate return and a vapor vacuum condensing boiler , the system comprising:a vapor source adapted to generate vapor, the vapor source comprising an evaporating section and a condensing section;one or more radiators comprising a heat activated valve at an exit from each radiator, the heat activated valve set to close at approximately 100° F. to prevent hot condensate from entering the condensing section;a feeder conduit connecting said vapor source to said radiators;a return conduit for returning condensate from each radiator back to said vapor source, wherein said return conduit contains no steam traps;a vacuum pump to evacuate air from the system to a vacuum level, wherein the vapor source, the feeder conduit, and the return conduit are air-tight;a temperature sensor adapted to sense a temperature of the vapor leaving the vapor source;a pressure sensor adapted to sense a pressure of the vapor source; anda control unit for ...

IN-LINE DUCT SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD

An inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device is mounted along an air duct that supplies a room of a building with supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room. The air duct also supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork. 1. An electric heating and cooling device adapted to supplement a furnace or cooling unit having an air duct extending therefrom for transferring air from the furnace or cooling unit to a room , said heating and cooling device comprising:a heater;a fan configured to propel air through the air duct;a housing defining a fluid passageway configured to be arranged in-line with the air duct whereby substantially all of the air passing to the room through said fluid passageway is received in said fluid passageway from an upstream portion of the air duct and is discharged from said fluid passageway to a downstream portion of the air duct, said housing further containing said heater and said fan in said fluid passageway;a control in communication with said heater and said fan, and configured to communicate with a thermostat for detecting a temperature in the room to be heated or cooled and for selecting at least a desired lower threshold temperature in the room, wherein said control is configured to activate and deactivate said heater and said fan in response to a first input from the thermostat;wherein said control is configured to automatically activate said heater and said fan together when the temperature detected in the room by the ...

IN-LINE DUCT SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD

A method of heating or cooling a room of a building includes providing supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork. 1. A method of heating and cooling a room that is primarily heated by a furnace adapted to supply heat to the room through an air duct , and that is primarily cooled by a cooling unit adapted to supply cooled air to the room through the air duct , said method comprising:directing substantially all of the air from the air duct into a fluid passageway defined by a housing of a heating and cooling device that is positioned in-line with the air duct, the housing containing a heater and a fan disposed in the fluid passageway, whereby substantially all of the air in the fluid passageway is received from the air duct and is directed through the heater and the fan;controlling the heater and the fan of the heating and cooling device with a controller that is in communication with a thermostat positioned in the room;selecting a desired temperature in the room at the thermostat;automatically activating the heater with the controller when the temperature detected in the room by the thermostat is lower than a threshold minimum temperature corresponding to the selected desired temperature;automatically activating the fan with the controller when the temperature detected in the room is lower than the threshold minimum ...

Device and method for controlling opening of a valve in an hvac system

For controlling the opening of a valve ( 10 ) in an HVAC system ( 100 ) to regulate the flow φ of a fluid through a thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) of the HVAC system ( 100 ) and adjust the amount of energy E exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ), an energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined, and the opening of the valve ( 10 ) is controlled depending on the energy-per-flow gradient (A). The energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined by measuring at consecutive points in time the flow φ 1 , φ 2 through the valve ( 10 ), by determining the amounts of energy E 1 , E 2 exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) at these points in time, and by calculating the energy-per-flow gradient (B) from the flow φ 1 , φ 2 and exchanged energy E 1 , E 2 . The energy-per-flow gradient (A) can be determined dynamically and is used as a basis for setting a slope threshold for the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) so that there is no need to store fixed threshold values.  E  ϕ ( A )  E  ϕ = E 2 - E 1 ϕ 2 - ϕ 1 ( B )

Hot Water Appliance

The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. 1. Hot water appliance , comprising:a heating member for heating water;a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit connected to the control unit;wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature; andwherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature.2. Hot water appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive operating instructions from at least one operating device connected to the input/output unit claim 1 , and the control unit is adapted to control the heating member on the basis of the received operating instructions.3. Hot water appliance as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the control unit is adapted to store the received operating instructions in the memory.4. Hot water appliance as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a preset desired temperature or a predefined program for a desired temperature is stored in the memory claim 2 , and wherein the control unit is adapted to control the heating member on the basis of respectively the preset temperature or the predefined program when no operating instructions have been respectively received or stored.5. Hot water appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input/output unit further comprises a network coupling unit for exchanging data over a ...

Comfort-Optimized Demand Response

A method of improving a comfort level of a participant in a demand-response program for a facility. The method includes providing a sensor to a participant of a demand-response program, the sensor for sensing a comfort indicator at a facility, the comfort indicator including at least an air temperature; providing instructions for installing the sensor at a facility of the participant; and causing a load-control event communicated to the LCD to be modified, the modification causing the comfort indicator to increase or decrease at the facility, thereby improving the comfort level of the participant in the demand-response program. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of improving a comfort level of a participant in a demand-response program for a facility having a heating , ventilating , and air-conditioning (HVAC) system and a communicative load-control device (LCD) in communication with a load of the HVAC system and an electrical utility provider , the method comprising:providing a sensor to a participant of a demand-response program, the sensor adapted to sense a comfort indicator at a facility, the comfort indicator including at least an air temperature;providing instructions for installing the sensor at a facility of the participant; andcausing a load-control event communicated to the LCD to be modified at least in part in response to the comfort indicator as sensed by the sensor, the modification causing the comfort indicator to increase or decrease at the facility, thereby improving the comfort level of the participant in the demand-response program.11. A method of modifying a load-control event to maintain a space temperature at or below a discomfort threshold at a facility having a heating , ventilating , and air-conditioning (HVAC) system and a communicative load-control device in communication with a load of the HVAC system and an electrical utility provider , the method comprising:monitoring a first space temperature with a thermostat having a first temperature ...

HEAT QUANTITY DISPLAYING DEVICE AND METHOD

A heat quantity displaying device displays the state of supply of a heat quantity from air-conditioning equipment to a subject space that is subject to air-conditioning control. The heat quantity displaying device includes a heat quantity display that displays substantially simultaneously on a screen at least a range of heat quantities that can be supplied by the air-conditioning equipment to the subject space, and a heat quantity currently are required by the subject space. 1. A heat quantity displaying device for displaying the state of supply of a heat quantity from air-conditioning equipment to a subject space that is subject to air-conditioning control , comprising:a heat quantity display that displays substantially simultaneously on a screen at least a range of heat quantities that can be supplied by the air-conditioning equipment to the subject space, and a heat quantity currently are required by the subject space.2. The heat quantity displaying device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the heat quantity display displays, substantially simultaneously on a screen, the quantity of heat currently supplied by the air-conditioning equipment to the subject space, in addition to the range of heat quantities that can be supplied by the air-conditioning equipment to the subject space, and the heat quantity currently are required by the subject space.3. The heat quantity displaying device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the heat quantity display defines, as individuals subject spaces, each of a plurality of zones into which a large space is divided.4. The heat quantity displaying device as set forth in claim 3 , wherein:the heat quantity display displays a heat quantity, for each individual zone, together with the positional relationships of the zones.5. The heat quantity displaying device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the heat quantity display displays separately a heat quantity required for heating and a heat quantity required for cooling.6. The heat quantity ...

CONTROLLING POWER CONSUMPTION IN A THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM

A central controller for controlling power consumption in a thermal energy system is disclosed, the energy system may include a plurality of heat pump assemblies and a plurality of cooling machine assemblies, each heat pump assembly being connected to a thermal energy circuit comprising a hot conduit and a cold conduit via a thermal heating circuit inlet connected to the hot conduit and via a thermal heating circuit outlet connected to the cold conduit, each cooling machine assembly being connected to the thermal energy circuit via a thermal cooling circuit inlet connected to the cold conduit and via a thermal cooling circuit outlet connected to the hot conduit. 1. A central controller for controlling power consumption in a thermal energy system comprising a plurality of heat pump assemblies , each heat pump assembly being connected to a thermal energy circuit comprising a hot conduit and a cold conduit via a thermal heating circuit inlet connected to the hot conduit and via a thermal heating circuit outlet connected to the cold conduit , the thermal energy system further comprising a thermal heating circuit flow controller configured to control a flow of thermal fluid from the thermal heating circuit inlet to the thermal heating circuit outlet , and a plurality of cooling machine assemblies , each cooling machine assembly being connected to the thermal energy circuit via a thermal cooling circuit inlet connected to the cold conduit and via a thermal cooling circuit outlet connected to the hot conduit , the thermal energy system further comprising a thermal cooling circuit flow controller configured to control a flow of thermal fluid from the thermal cooling circuit inlet to the thermal cooling circuit outlet , [ receive power consumption data pertaining to the plurality of heat pump assemblies and the plurality of cooling assemblies,', 'transmit a heating circuit control signal to the thermal heating circuit flow controllers, the heating circuit control signal ...

IN-LINE DUCT SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD

A system and method of heating or cooling a room of a building provides supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork. 12-. (canceled)3. An electric heating and cooling device adapted to supplement a furnace or cooling unit having an air duct extending therefrom for transferring air from the furnace or cooling unit to a room , said heating and cooling device comprising:a housing defining a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the air duct so that air discharged from said housing originates from the air duct;a heater positioned in said fluid passageway of said housing and configured to selectively heat air received from the air duct;a fan coupled to said housing and configured to selectively propel air through the air duct;a control in communication with said heater and said fan, and configured to communicate with a thermostat for detecting a temperature in the room to be heated or cooled, and for selecting at least a desired lower threshold temperature in the room, wherein said control is configured to activate and deactivate said heater and said fan based on an input from the thermostat;wherein said control automatically activates at least one of said heater and said fan when the temperature detected in the room is lower than a desired lower threshold temperature; andwherein said control is configured to activate said ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING AIR AT AN AIR TREATMENT DEVICE

An air treatment device () and a method for heating of aft, in a heating mode, at an air handling unit (), which comprises a heat recovery device (). The device further comprises a heat pump (), comprising an evaporator (), arranged in a first air stream (), in the flow direction, after the heat recovery device (), and a condenser () arranged in a second air stream (), in the flow direction, after the heat recovery device (). The device further comprises an auxiliary heater () for supplying, in addition to the recovered energy, external heat energy. The auxiliary heater () is positioned in the first air stream (), in the flow direction, after the heat recovery device () and before the evaporator () for heating and thereby the heat pump () operation is maintained and a better total efficiency for the plant is achieved. 115-. (canceled)161. An air treatment device () comprising:{'b': 2', '2', '3', '4', '5, 'an air handling unit (), which air handling unit () comprises a controllable heat recovery device () which, in a heating mode, being arranged to recover heat energy from a first airstream () and transfer recovered heat to a second airstream (),'}{'b': 1', '6', '4', '5', '6', '7', '4', '3, 'said air treatment device () further comprises a heat pump () which, in a heating mode, being arranged to recover heat energy from the first airstream () and transfer heat to the second airstream (), and which heat pump () comprises an evaporator () being arranged in the first airstream (), in the flow direction, after the heat recovery device (), and'}{'b': 8', '5', '3, 'a condenser () being arranged in the second air stream (), in the flow direction, after the heat recovery device (),'}{'b': 1', '9, 'the air treatment device () further comprising an auxiliary heater () for supply of, in addition to the recovered energy, external heat energy,'}{'b': 9', '10', '4', '3', '7', '1', '21', '10, 'wherein the auxiliary heater () is an electric heater () and is positioned in the first ...

HOT WATER APPARATUS AND FAILURE NOTIFICATION METHOD FOR HOT WATER APPARATUS

An indirect-heating hot water apparatus is designed to correctly detect clogging in a secondary water circuit at low costs. A hot water apparatus is provided with: a primary water circuit in which water heated by absorbing heat from a refrigerant at a heat exchanger circulates; a secondary water circuit connected to the primary water circuit via a heat exchanger, in which water circulates; and a tank connected to the secondary water circuit, in which the water circulating in the secondary water circuit is stored. The hot water apparatus detects the temperature of the water circulating in the primary water circuit and the temperature of the water stored in the tank. When the temperature of the water circulating in the primary water circuit is at or above a first threshold and the temperature of the water stored in the tank is at or below a second threshold, the hot water apparatus issues a notification indicating that the secondary water circuit is clogged. 1. A hot water apparatus comprising:a fluid circuit in which a fluid heated by a heat source circulates:a water circuit, connected to the fluid circuit via a heat exchanger, in which water circulates;a tank, connected to the water circuit, in which the water absorbing heat from the fluid at the heat exchanger is stored;a fluid temperature detector that detects a fluid temperature of the fluid circulating in the fluid circuit;a tank temperature detector that detects a tank temperature of the water stored in the tank; anda notifier that issues a notification indicating that the water circuit is clogged, when the fluid temperature detected by the fluid temperature detector is at or above a first threshold and the tank temperature detected by the tank temperature detector is at or below a second threshold.2. The hot water apparatus of further comprising:an operation controller that controls the heat source to reduce heating capability, when the fluid temperature is at or above the first threshold and the tank ...

REMOTELY OPERATED HEATING SYSTEM

A heating system includes a heat source. A controller is connected to the heat source and controls operation of the heat source. A first sensor is configured to sense temperature and report a signal to the controller. An input/output (I/O) device is configured to send a set point to the controller. The controller selectively operates the heat source based on a comparison of the signal and the set point. The heat source communicates wirelessly with at least one of the controller, the first sensor, and the I/O device. 1. A heating system comprising:a heat source;a controller connected to and controlling operation of the heat source;a first sensor configured to sense temperature and report a signal to the controller; andan input/output (I/O) device configured to send a set point to the controller,wherein: the controller selectively operates the heat source based on a comparison of the signal and the set point; and the heat source communicates wirelessly with at least one of the controller, the first sensor and the I/O device.2. The heating system of wherein the first sensor reports to the controller wirelessly.3. The heating system of wherein the first sensor reports to the controller via an RF transmission device.4. The heating system of wherein the controller and the I/O device exchange information via a home wireless network.5. The heating system of wherein the controller and the I/O device exchange information via a cloud storage location.6. The heating system of wherein the first sensor is electrically connected to an electrical line associated with an outlet to receive power.7. The heating system of claim 6 , further comprising a faceplate claim 6 , the faceplate including at least one clip configured to couple the faceplate to an outlet claim 6 , the outlet including the electrical line.8. The heating system of wherein the first sensor is coupled to the outlet by the at least one clip.9. The heating system of further comprising at least one biasing spring ...

Pulse Modulated Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control

An underfloor heating (UFH) system limits the floor temperature of an environmental entity (for example, a room) by pulsing (pulse modulating) the flow rate through a hydronic emitter (circuit) heating the environmental entity. Once the heated water fills the circuit during time interval T, the flow is stopped for a fixed time Tbefore allowing the cycle to repeat until a target temperature is reached. The ratio of flow/no flow (T/T) may be a proportional lower floor temperature compared to a traditional circuit supporting a constant water flow. The UFH system may heat a plurality of rooms, each having different floor temperature limitations. The floor temperatures may be limited differently by pulsing the hydronic emitters (circuits) rooms differently. 1. An underfloor heating (UFH) system comprising: a movement actuator configured to connect to a valve in order to control water flow through a hydronic emitter;', 'a temperature sensor interface configured to interface to a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor measures an outlet temperature of the hydronic emitter;', 'a thermostat interface configured to obtain a measured room temperature for an environmental entity, wherein the environmental entity comprises a floor; and', 'a computer device comprising:', 'a processor; and', 'a first memory device storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the at least one controller assembly to perform:', 'obtaining, through the thermostat interface, the measured room temperature;', {'sub': on', 'off', 'on', 'off, 'determining a pulsing ratio T/Tbased on a maximum floor temperature of the floor, wherein the movement actuator enables the water flow through the valve during Tand stops the water flow during T;'}, 'when the measured room temperature has not reached a targeted temperature, instructing the movement actuator to pulse the water flow through the hydronic emitter in accordance with the determined pulsing ratio; and', ' ...

Tank Water Heater Assembly and Transport Assembly

A tank water heater assembly is provided including a tank water heater and a drain pan provided with a sensor holder for mounting a sensor. The sensor holder accommodates a leak detection sensor at predefined distance above an inner surface of a bottom wall of the drain pan. In this way the presence of harmless small amounts of water in the drain pan do not trigger an alarm. A transport assembly is presented for facilitating transportation of the tank water heater assembly to an installation site and subsequent installation. Finally, a method for installation of a tank water heater assembly is provided. 1. A transport assembly comprising:a tank water heater; anda drain pan;wherein straps secure the tank water heater and the drain pan together.2. The transport assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:a packaging placed over the tank water heater and the drain pan;wherein the straps are arranged on the outside of the packaging.3. The transport assembly according to ;wherein the drain pan is provided with support legs on its bottom side; andwherein the straps pass over the support legs to securely hold the support legs in place.4. The transport assembly according to one of ;wherein a holding device is arranged on the top end of the tank water heater; andwherein the outer dimensions of the holding device correspond to the inner dimensions of the packaging.5. A tank water heater assembly comprising:a tank water heater; anda drain pan;wherein the drain pan is provided with support legs on its bottom side.6. The tank water heater according to ;wherein the support legs are arranged at a distance from each other enabling a lifting means to enter below the drain pan.7. The tank water heater according to ;wherein the support legs are arranged at different distances on different sides of the drain pan enabling different types of lifting means to enter below the drain pan.8. The tank water heater assembly according to ;wherein the support legs are detachably connected ...

A system for conditioning air in a living space

A system for providing air conditioning to a living space and heating potable water. The system comprising a heat pump circuit comprising a compressor for circulating a refrigerant around the heat pump circuit, a first condenser, a second condenser and an evaporator. The evaporator being adapted to receive a first flow of air from an air inlet to transfer heat from the first flow of air to the refrigerant. The first condenser being adapted to receive a flow of water to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the water. The second condenser being adapted to receive a second flow of air to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the second flow of air. The first flow being provided from the evaporator to a living space by an air outlet.

Hot water controller

This invention relates in general to a renewable energy water heating system and method for residential and commercial applications. The heating system has a renewable energy source providing a DC electric current and a controller connected to the renewable energy source. The water heater is connected to the controller, the water heater having a water storage tank and at least one heating element for heating water in the tank responsive to an electric current supplied thereto. The controller modulates and switches the DC electric current to produce a converted output to provide the electric current to the at least one heating element to heat the water.

MOISTURE ABATEMENT IN HEATING OPERATION OF CLIMATE CONTROLLED SYSTEMS

Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and/or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation. 124-. (canceled)25. A climate control system configured to operate in a heating mode , the system comprising:a housing defining an interior space, the housing comprising an inlet and an outlet;a thermal conditioning device positioned in the interior space and comprising a main side and a waste side, the main side configured to condition at least a portion of fluid passing through the interior space, wherein the waste side is configured to be at a temperature less than a temperature of the main side in a heating mode;a fluid transfer device configured to selectively transfer fluid from the inlet to the outlet of the housing or to the inlet of the housing, wherein the main side of the thermal conditioning device is configured to heat in the heating mode the at least a portion of fluid passing through the interior space of the housing;a humidity sensor configured to measure a humidity at the waste side of the thermal conditioning device; anda processor configured to receive a humidity reading from the humidity sensor at the waste side of the thermal conditioning device, the processor configured to control power to the thermal conditioning device based on the humidity reading.26. The system of claim 25 , wherein the thermal conditioning device comprises a thermoelectric device or another heating and cooling device.27. The system of claim 25 , wherein the processor is configured to reduce power to the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING MASS FLOW DURING PRODUCTION FAILURE OR INSUFFICIENCY IN A DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK

A method for balancing mass flow during production failure or insufficiency in a district heating network comprising a plurality of substations, each substation comprising at least one primary side connected to the district heating network for transferring heat between the district heating network and the substation, a secondary side connected to least one space heating circuit for heating at least one space connected to the substation, and an adjustable valve arranged between the substation and the district heating network, the valve () in each substation being controlled by a heat curve f defining a calculated supply temperature (Tsupply, calc) for the space heating circuit on the secondary side of the substation as a function of a measured outdoor temperature (Toutdoor). The method further comprises a step of heat curve compensation for each substation and population compensation for all substations in the population. The result is then used to control the valve in the respective substation. 113-. (canceled)15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the measured supply temperature (T) on the primary side of the substation is reduced by a safety parameter offset (ΔT) before being compared with the calculated supply temperature (T) on the secondary side of the substation.16. The method according to claim 14 , further comprising a step before step j) of comparing for each substation the calculated valve control temperature (T) with the current emulated outdoor temperature (Tactive) claim 14 , wherein the valve control temperature (T) used in step j) is set equal to the maximum of the calculated valve control temperature (T) and the current emulated outdoor temperature (T).17. The method according to claim 14 , comprising after step j) claim 14 , checking whether the production failure or insufficiency has ceased claim 14 , and:if the production failure or insufficiency has ceased, the balancing procedure is cancelled; orif the production failure or insufficiency has not ...

Systems and Methods for Operating a Furnace

Methods and related systems for operating a furnace are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes activating a burner assembly and a first fan of the furnace to combust fuel and air and circulate combustion gases along a flow path extending through a heat exchanger of the furnace. In addition, the method includes operating a second fan of the furnace to circulate air across an external surface of the heat exchanger of the furnace and produce a conditioned airflow. Further, the method includes monitoring one or more parameters of a motor of the second fan indicative of an airflow rate of the conditioned airflow, and deactivating the burner assembly, whereby combustion of the fuel and air in the furnace ceases, in response to the one or more parameters indicating that the airflow rate is less than a minimum airflow rate. 1. A method for operating a furnace , comprising:(a) activating a burner assembly and a first fan of the furnace to combust fuel and air and circulate combustion gases along a flow path extending through a heat exchanger of the furnace;(b) operating a second fan of the furnace to circulate air across an external surface of the heat exchanger of the furnace and produce a conditioned airflow;(c) monitoring one or more parameters of a motor of the second fan indicative of an airflow rate of the conditioned airflow; and(d) deactivating the burner assembly, whereby combustion of the fuel and air in the furnace ceases, in response to the one or more parameters indicating that the airflow rate is less than a minimum airflow rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the minimum airflow rate corresponds to a maximum permissible conditioned airflow temperature of the furnace that exceeds a predefined temperature rise range of the furnace.3. The method of wherein the one or more parameters comprise a speed and a torque of the motor of the second fan.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:(e) issuing an alert to a user of the furnace in response to ...

HVAC CONTROL WITH A REMOTE USER INTERFACE AND A REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

An illustrative HVAC controller may include a communication module for wirelessly communicating with a network and wiring terminals for receiving a wired connection to a remote temperature sensor that is situated remote from the HVAC controller and in a living space of the building. A controller may be operably coupled to the communication module and the wiring terminals and may be configured to implement a thermostat control algorithm to generate one or more control signals, wherein the one or more control signals are provided by a wired connection to the HVAC system to control one or more HVAC components of the HVAC system. The thermostat control algorithm may be configured to compare a sensed temperature received from the remote temperature sensor via the wiring terminals and a temperature setpoint received from the server via the network. 120-. (canceled)21. An equipment interface module (EIM) comprising:one or more transceivers for communicating with a network, the one or more transceivers configured to establish communication with a remote server via the network;a communications port for communicating with a plurality of remote sensors situated remote from the EIM and in a space of a building, wherein the plurality of remote sensors comprises wired sensors and wireless sensors; and receive a plurality of signals from the plurality of remote sensors via the communications port, wherein each signal of the plurality of signals indicates one or more environmental conditions associated with a respective remote sensor of the plurality of remote sensors and the one or more environmental conditions include temperature, and', 'receive a temperature setpoint via a user interface connected to the EIM via the network;', 'implement a thermostat control algorithm to generate one or more control signals to control one or more heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components of an HVAC system, wherein the thermostat control algorithm includes a comparison of a ...

HEATING SYSTEM FOR A BATHING UNIT

A control system suitable for use with a bathing unit system having a water receptacle is provided. The control system comprises first and second heating modules and a controller for controlling operation of the first and second heating modules to heat the water of the water receptacle. The controller is also configured for deriving energy consumption information that may be used, amongst other, to convey energy savings and/or cost savings associated with use of the second heating module in comparison to the use of the first heating module. In some implementations, the derived energy consumption information may be instead/also be used as a parameter in the selection of either one or both the first and second heating modules to heat the water of the receptacle. 123.-. (canceled)24. A control system suitable for use with a bathing unit system having a water receptacle , said control system comprising:a) a first heating module for heating the water of the receptacle;b) a second heating module for heating the water of the receptacle; i) selecting one of said first heating module and said second heating module for heating the water of the water receptacle;', 'ii) deriving energy consumption information associated with operating said second heating module; and', 'iii) presenting information on a display screen conveying energy consumption information associated with the bathing unit system, said energy consumption information associated with the bathing unit system conveying the energy consumption information associated with said second heating module relative to energy consumption information associated with said first heating module., 'c) a controller in communication with said first heating module and said second heating module, said controller being configured for controlling the operation of the first heating module and the second heating module to heat the water of the receptacle both when the spa is in use by a bather for bathing and when the spa is not in use by ...

AIR TEMPERATURE REGULATING ASSEMBLY USING THERMAL STORAGE

An air temperature regulating assembly is provided having a packed rock bed through which air may flow between outer and inner spaces by way of interstices between rock units in order to transfer heat to or from the rock bed, in use. Dampers control the flow of air between the outer space, the inner space, an enclosed air space the temperature of which is to be regulated by raising or lowering it and the surrounding atmosphere. A fan moves air within the assembly. The rock bed is in the form of a pile of rocks having an upper surface that is inclined and directed in the general direction of the sun to directly absorb solar energy. The outer space is defined between the upper inclined surface of the rock bed and a transparent cover spaced upwardly from the surface of the rock bed. 1. An air temperature regulating assembly comprising an outer space and an inner space separated by a packed rock bed of individual rock units such that air may flow between the outer and inner spaces by way of interstices between individual rock units in order to provide for the transfer of heat to or from the rock bed , in use; a first damper and a first duct or opening communicating between the outer space and an enclosed air space the temperature of which is to be regulated by raising or lowering it; a second damper and second duct or opening communicating between the inner space and the enclosed air space; a third damper and a third duct or opening communicating directly between the inner space and outer space; a fourth damper and fourth duct or opening communicating between the outer space and the surrounding atmosphere; and a fan for moving air within the inner space; wherein the rock bed is in the form of a pile of rocks having an upper surface that is inclined and directed in the general direction of the sun so that it can directly absorb solar energy and wherein the outer space is defined between the upper inclined surface of the rock bed and a transparent cover spaced upwardly ...

Machine Learning based Smart Water Heater Controller using Wireless Sensor Networks

Smart hot water heater control can be improved by departing from the conventional approach of monitoring hot water demand at a single point (i.e., the water heater output). Instead, hot water demand is monitored at each location in the building where hot water is used. With this approach, the controller can provide hot water at a temperature suitable for the intended use, e.g., warm water for a bath or shower, and much hotter water for a dishwasher. This advantageously avoids inefficiency due to mixing hot and cold water at a tap to provide temperature control. 1. Apparatus for controlling a hot water heater , the apparatus comprising:one or more point of use sensors disposed at use locations where water is provided, wherein each point of use sensor provides a location-specific temperature measurement of the water that is provided at its use location; anda water heater controller configured to automatically control a temperature of water in a water heater tank of a water heater via control of a heating element of the water heater;wherein the water heater controller is configured to automatically derive a standard hot water usage model from previously acquired hot water usage data.wherein the water heater controller is further configured to make use of previously acquired location-specific temperature measurements to set the temperature of water in the water heater tank.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the water heater controller is configured to set the temperature of water in the water heater tank to between about 35 C and about 45 C at times when none of the use locations needs water that is hotter than 45 C according to the standard hot water usage model.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the water heater controller is configured to set the temperature of water in the water heater tank to between about 30 C and about 40 C at times when none of the use locations needs water that is hotter than 40 C according to the standard hot water usage model.4. The ...

Electric Water Heater Systems for Power Grids with Distributed Generation

Systems and methods for storing power from distributed generation systems or other loads and sources that affect line voltage are disclosed. In embodiments, a water heater can be powered in a way that absorbs excess power from the grid by heating water when a controller senses excess power generation in the grid. Excess power generation can be sensed by either an increase in line voltage amplitude above a predetermined standard, or an increase in line voltage frequency above a predetermined standard. 1. An energy storage system for thermal storage of excess power from distributed-generation sources on a power line comprising:a water heater tank having a lower portion and an upper portion; an upper thermostat configured to sense an upper portion temperature; and', 'an upper resistive heating element configured to provide heat at the upper portion;, 'an upper heating package having a lower thermostat configured to sense a lower portion temperature; and', 'a lower resistive heating element configured to provide heat at the lower portion;, 'a lower heating package havinga controller operably coupled to the power line and the water heater tank and run the upper heating package and the lower heating package based on a voltage at the power line as well as the upper portion temperature and the lower portion temperature.2. The energy storage system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:(a) provide power to the upper resistive heating element when the upper portion temperature is below a first selected temperature;(b) provide power to the lower resistive heating element when the controller senses that an amplitude of the voltage exceeds a predetermined amplitude and the lower portion temperature is below a second selected temperature;(c) provide power to the lower resistive heating element when the controller senses the amplitude is less than the predetermined amplitude and the lower portion temperature is below a third selected temperature; and(d) turn off ...

MULTIPLE HEATSINK COOLING SYSTEM FOR A LINE VOLTAGE THERMOSTAT

A line voltage thermostat having a multiple heatsink switch. A total switch may have a semiconductor switch mounted on each heatsink of the multiple heatsink switch. The semiconductor switches of the respective heatsinks may be connected in parallel to represent the total switch. Each of the two or more heatsinks, having a semiconductor switch for switching, and in total conveying the same power as one equivalent switch with one total heatsink, may have higher maximum operating temperatures and higher thermal resistances than twice the thermal resistance of the one total heatsink. The two or more heatsinks may be situated within a housing of the line voltage thermostat, and be easier to distribute in the housing to achieve an efficient layout of a display and control buttons for the thermostat. 1. A thermostat for controlling an electric heater comprising:an ambient temperature sensor;a temperature setpoint device;a comparator mechanism connected to the ambient temperature sensor and the temperature setpoint device;a power switch having a control terminal connected to the comparator mechanism; and two or more separate heatsinks;', 'a solid state switch situated on each heatsink; and', 'wherein each solid state switch has a control input connected to the control terminal of the power switch., 'wherein the power switch comprises2. The thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing; andwherein the temperature setpoint device, the comparator mechanism and the power switch are situated in the housing.3. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the ambient temperature sensor is for indicating a temperature of a space containing an electric heater connected to the power switch claim 1 , and for providing an output signal to the control terminal of the power switch or no output signal to the control terminal of the power switch.4. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein:the comparator mechanism compares a first temperature indication from the ambient temperature sensor and a ...

Heat Supply System

A heat supply system with a first temperature detection unit that detects a first temperature of hot water in a tank, and a second temperature detection unit that detects a second temperature above the first temperature detection unit. When the first temperature is a first lower limit temperature or less, where a temperature increase operation by a combined heat and power supply device is permitted, a control device operates the combined heat and power supply device and flow state adjustment devices such that a heat medium circulates between the combined heat, power supply device, and hot water storage device. When the second temperature is a second lower limit temperature or less, where a temperature increase operation by a boiler device is permitted, the control device operates the boiler device and the flow state adjustment devices such that the heat medium circulates between the boiler device and hot water storage device.

WATER HEATING ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING HOT WATER IN A REDUCED TIME TO A POINT OF USE, AND RELATED KIT, USE AND METHOD

A water heating assembly, related kit, use and method make use of a temperature control near a point of use of water, so as to reduce a time response for hot water at this point of use are provided. The water heating assembly includes a tank for containing water, an inlet temperature sensor for sensing an inlet temperature of the water upstream of the tank, and a valve located upstream of the tank. The valve is actuated when the sensed inlet temperature reaches a given temperature set-point such that the water is bypassed from the tank and directly sent to the point of use. The water heating assembly is configured such that the point of use can be fed with water at the desired temperature in a reduced time, the water coming directly from the hot water source and/or the water heating assembly, thereby saving water, energy and time. 1. A water heating assembly for providing reheated water to a point of use , the assembly comprising:a water heating unit for mounting across a piping defining a heating path connecting a hot water source and the point of use, the unit comprising:a tank having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for evacuating the reheated water near a temperature set point, andat least one heating element installed inside the tank to heat water contained in the tank up to near the temperature set point;a temperature control assembly comprising:an inlet temperature sensor mountable about the inlet of the tank for sensing an inlet temperature of the water fed through the inlet, anda valve actuator operatively connected to the inlet temperature sensor, anda valve for mounting across a bypass piping defining a bypass path allowing to bypass the water heating unit and directly feed the point of use with water directly from the hot water source, said valve being switchable by the valve actuator between:a first position closing the bypass path when the sensed inlet temperature is below the temperature set point, thereby forcing water to follow the heating ...

WATER REGULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A peripheral unit for use in a water regulation system that controls the intake of water in a water circulation system of a building; it has a power source; a user input interface; a motion detector; a communication interface that is configured to establish a connection with the control panel; and a controller that is configured to send a first transmission to the control panel via the connection for causing the controller of the control panel to actuate opening of the water valve for a given period of time; and send a second transmission to the control panel via the connection for causing the controller of the control panel to actuate closing of the water valve. 1. A water regulation system for regulating the water of a water circulation system of a building or of a portion of a building comprising:a water valve with an open and closed position for regulating the flow of water into the water circulation system of the building or of the portion of the building; a power source for providing power to said control panel;', 'a user input interface;', 'a communication interface;', 'a controller that is configured to actuate the opening or closing of said water valve; and, 'a control panel comprising a power source for providing power to said peripheral unit;', 'a user input interface;', 'a motion detector;', 'a communication interface that is configured to establish a connection with said communication interface of said control panel; and', upon said motion detector detecting motion, send a first transmission to said control panel via said connection for causing said controller of said control panel to actuate opening of said water valve for a given period of time; and', 'upon said input interface receiving input from a user to close said water valve, send a second transmission to said control panel via said connection for causing said controller of said control panel to actuate closing of said water valve., 'a controller that is configured to], 'one or more peripheral ...

INFRARED WARMER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

An infrared warmer device may include a touch sensor unit including a detecting wire mounted adjacent to a heating layer; a temperature sensor unit mounted adjacent to the heating layer; a cover covering the heating layer, an electrode unit, the touch sensor unit, and a temperature sensor unit; and a control unit controlling an amount of electric power supplied through the electrode unit such that a temperature detected by the temperature sensor unit reaches a target temperature, and changing the target temperature to a safe temperature when a touch of a body is detected through the touch sensor unit. 1. An infrared warmer device comprising:a heating layer including a plurality of heating wires spaced from one another;an electrode connected to the heating layer to supply electric power to the heating wires;a touch sensor including a detecting wire mounted adjacent to the heating layer;a temperature sensor mounted adjacent to the heating layer to detect a temperature of the heating layer;a cover covering the heating layer, the electrode, the touch sensor, and the temperature sensor; anda controller configured of controlling an amount of the electric power supplied through the electrode to the heating layer so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches a target temperature, and of changing the target temperature to a predetermined temperature upon determining that a contact to the touch sensor is detected through the touch sensor.2. The infrared warmer device of claim 1 , further including a base claim 1 ,wherein the heating layer, the electrode, the touch sensor, and the temperature sensor are mounted between the base and the cover.3. The infrared warmer device of claim 1 , wherein the heating wires of the heating layer are carbon fibers.4. The infrared warmer device of claim 1 , wherein the detecting wire is mounted between the heating wires.5. The infrared warmer device of claim 1 , wherein the heating wires and the detecting wire are ...

Retrofit smart components for use in a fluid transfer system

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a retrofit for a system using a fluid to transfer thermal energy in a system that utilizes a thermostat to regulate a temperature associated with a terminal is provided. The retrofit includes a return line temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of a fluid leaving a terminal; and a circuit. The circuit is configured to: receive a signal from a thermostat, the signal commanding a modulated valve to open or close; receive a temperature from the return line temperature sensor; determine whether the temperature is either greater than a maximum set point or less than a minimum set point; and modify the signal from the thermostat if the temperature is either greater than the set point or less than set point.

A THERMAL SERVER PLANT AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a thermal server plant () arranged to be connected to a thermal energy circuit () comprising a hot conduit () configured to allow heat transfer liquid of a first temperature to flow therethrough, and a cold conduit () configured to allow heat transfer liquid of a second temperature to flow therethrough. The thermal server plant comprises a balancing device () arranged to be connected to the hot conduit and to the cold conduit for selectively allowing heat transfer liquid to flow from the hot conduit, via a regulator () and a heat exchanger (), into the cold conduit or allowing heat transfer liquid to flow from the cold conduit, via the regulator and the heat exchanger, into the hot conduit. The flow direction is determined by a pressure difference between the hot and cold conduits. The heat exchanger is configured to alter the temperature of the heat transfer liquid flowing through the balancing device by selectively cool heat transfer liquid from the hot conduit or heat transfer liquid from the cold conduit. 1. A thermal server plant arranged to be connected to a thermal energy circuit comprising a hot conduit configured to allow heat transfer liquid of a first temperature to flow therethrough , and a cold conduit configured to allow heat transfer liquid of a second temperature to flow therethrough , the second temperature is lower than the first temperature , the thermal server plant comprising:a balancing device arranged to be connected to the hot conduit and to the cold conduit for selectively allowing heat transfer liquid to flow from the hot conduit, via a regulator and a heat exchanger of the balancing device, into the cold conduit or allowing heat transfer liquid to flow from the cold conduit, via the regulator and the heat exchanger, into the hot conduit,wherein the regulator is configured to regulate the flow of heat transfer liquid between the hot and cold conduits through the balancing device, andwherein the heat ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING FREEZE DAMAGE TO HEATING SYSTEM PIPES

Systems and methods for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes are provided. In some embodiments, systems for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes that carry a liquid used to heat a heated space and that are exposed to freezing temperatures outside of the heated space are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware controller that causes the liquid to be circulated through the heating system pipes irrespective of the air temperature in the heated space. 1. A system for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes , comprising: receive a first value of a temperature measurement from an area not intended to be heated by the heating system pipes;', 'determine a first specific duration for which a liquid is to be circulated through the heating system pipes based on the first value of the temperature measurement;', 'cause the liquid to be circulated through the heating system pipes for the first specific duration during a first time period;', 'receive a second value of the temperature measurement from the area not intended to be heated by the heating system pipes;', 'determine a second specific duration for which the liquid is to be circulated through the heating system pipes based on the second value of the temperature measurement, wherein the second value is different from the first value and wherein the second specific duration is different from the first specific duration; and', 'cause the liquid to be circulated through the heating system pipes for the second specific duration during a second time period that is different than the first time period., 'a hardware controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless receiver that receives the first value of the temperature measurement from a remote temperature sensor and that provides the first value of the temperature measurement to the hardware controller.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an interface that receives the first value of the temperature ...

WATER HEATER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A water heater appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The method includes receiving a first temperature measurement from a temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, receiving a second temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, and establishing if water is flowing through a conduit of the water heater appliance based at least in part on the first and second temperature measurements. 1. A method for operating a water heater appliance , the water heater appliance having a tank and a heating element for heating water within the tank , the water heater appliance also having a cold water conduit for directing a flow of water into the tank and a hot water conduit for directing water out of the tank , the water heater appliance further having a mixing valve , the mixing valve configured for regulating a temperature of water within the hot water conduit by selectively directing a flow of relatively cool water into the hot water conduit , the water heater appliance also having a temperature sensor positioned downstream of the mixing valve for measuring a temperature of water within the hot water conduit , the method comprising:setting the mixing valve of the water heater appliance to a default position when water is not flowing through the hot water conduit of the water heater appliance;receiving a first temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance;receiving a second temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance after said step of receiving the first temperature measurement;determining whether a rate of change of the temperature of water within the hot water conduit is greater than a predetermined value based at least in part on the first and second temperature measurements; andestablishing that water is flowing through the hot water conduit of the water heater appliance if the rate of change of the temperature of water within the hot ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

A controller sets a target setting temperature for an air-conditioning space, compares a value obtained by subtracting an outdoor temperature detected by an outdoor temperature sensor from the target setting temperature, with a first threshold related to the value, compares a value obtained by subtracting the outdoor temperature from an indoor temperature detected by an indoor temperature sensor, with a second threshold related to the value, compares a value obtained by subtracting a heat load in the air-conditioning space from a cooling capacity, with a third threshold related to the value, and controls operation of a heat pump type air-conditioning device and a ventilating device on the basis of these comparison results. The first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold are set in accordance with the number of people detected by a human detection sensor. 1. An air-conditioning system comprising:a heat pump type air-conditioning device;a human detection sensor;an indoor temperature sensor;an outdoor temperature sensor;a ventilating device circulating air in a room and outdoor air; anda controller controlling the heat pump type air-conditioning device and the ventilating device on the basis of detection values of the human detection sensor, the indoor temperature sensor, and the outdoor temperature sensor, whereinthe controller sets a target setting temperature for the room,the controller compares a value obtained by subtracting an outdoor temperature detected by the outdoor temperature sensor from the target setting temperature, with a first threshold related to the value,the controller compares a value obtained by subtracting the outdoor temperature from an indoor temperature detected by the indoor temperature sensor, with a second threshold related to the value,the controller compares a value obtained by subtracting an indoor heat load from a cooling capacity, with a third threshold related to the value,the controller controls operation of the ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VARIABLE DELIVERY PUMP FITTED TO A HEATING SYSTEM

Method of controlling a variable delivery pump fitted to a heating system comprising: a heat exchanger connected to two circuits of fluids, the variable delivery pump making it possible to vary the flow-rate of the first fluid inside the heat exchanger; a return loop on the primary circuit allowing the first fluid reaching the input of the heat exchanger to mix with a portion of the first fluid coming from the output of the exchanger; a first temperature sensor measuring a temperature of the second fluid coming from the secondary circuit; a second temperature sensor measuring a temperature of the first fluid coming from a primary circuit; a control unit electrically connected to the first and second temperature sensors, the sensors generating electrical signals as functions of the temperatures and constituting electrical input signals of the control unit. 1. Method of controlling a variable delivery pump fitted to a heating system comprising:a heat exchanger connected to two circuits of fluids and, and wherein a first fluid coming from a primary circuit transmits heat energy to a second fluid coming from a secondary circuit, said variable delivery pump making it possible to vary the flow-rate of the first fluid inside the heat exchanger;a return loop on the primary circuit allowing the first fluid reaching the input of the heat exchanger to mix with a portion of the first fluid coming from the output of the exchanger;a first temperature sensor provided at the output of the heat exchanger and measuring a first temperature of the second fluid coming from the secondary circuit;a second temperature sensor arranged at the output of the heat exchanger and measuring a second temperature of the first fluid coming from a primary circuit;a control unit electrically connected to said first and second temperature sensors, said sensors generating electrical signals as functions of the temperatures and constituting electrical input signals of the control unit, said control unit ...

HEATING UNIT

A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits (), one for room heating () and one for domestic water heating (). A primary heat exchanger () is provided as well as at least one secondary heat exchanger (), for the room heating as well as a secondary heat exchanger () for domestic water heating. A circulation pump () is provided as well as a switch-over valve () which hydraulically integrates the primary heat exchanger () into the first or into the second heating circuit (). The heating circuit () for the domestic water heating, on operation of the heating circuit () for room heating, is used as a bypass conduit for the primary heat exchanger (), wherein the switch-over valve () forms the bypass valve or is used as a bypass valve.

EQUIPMENT PROTECTOR WITH BUOYANT RIM

An equipment protector including a tubular body extending from a first end to a second. The tubular body is manufactured from a waterproof, collapsible material and has a first diameter. A buoyancy ring is sealingly connected to the first end of the tubular body and defines a through passage. The buoyancy ring has an outer diameter which is larger than the first diameter such that the buoyancy ring extends radially outwardly from the tubular body and is susceptible to a buoyancy force created at the exterior of the tubular body. A method of protecting equipment is also provided.

Controller For Automatic Control Of Duty Cycled HVAC&R Equipment, And Systems And Methods Using Same

An electronic controller device for automatic control of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration (HVAC&R) system, which has at least a delayed start controller that is capable of delaying sending of a signal to power on a load unit and achieve a selected conditioned space temperature variation, and a demand regulator controller that is capable of calculating on times and off times to obtain a selected electrical demand. The electronic controller device can include a computer-readable storage medium that comprises programs to implement the delayed start and demand regulator controllers, and optionally other controller modules, can delay OEM ON signals and/or adjust the “on” and “off” states, and/or provide other load unit control, to manage and reduce energy consumption and/or demand.

Radiant Heating Assembly with Liner Tube and Temperature Limiting Device

A radiant heating assembly includes a fuel valve, a blower, a controller configured to control the fuel valve and the blower, and a heat exchanger or burner tube configured to limit external surface temperature through the use of a liner tube and a temperature limiting device. The liner tube can be installed internally into the walls of a heat exchanger or burner tube to decrease the surface temperature of the heat exchanger. 1. A radiant heating assembly comprising:a burner for receiving air and fuel, and for combustion and emitting heated exhaust; and an outer tube disposed along at least a portion of said length and defining an interior;', 'a liner tube disposed within said interior along at least a portion of said length and defining an inner chamber for receiving the heated exhaust from the burner; and', 'at least one spacing element coupled to one of said liner tube and said outer tube and engaged with the other of said liner tube and said outer tube for spacing said liner tube from said outer tube along at least a portion of said length., 'an elongated heat exchanger in fluid communication with said burner defining a first end, a second end and a length extending between said first and second ends, said elongated heat exchanger comprising2. A radiant heating assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one spacing element is fixed to said liner tube.3. A radiant heating assembly in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said outer tube defines an indent for receiving said at least one spacing element for locating said liner tube to said outer tube.4. A radiant heating assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said spacing element is a depression integrally formed with said liner tube.5. A radiant heating assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said outer tube is disposed along an axis and said at least one spacing element concentrically aligns said liner tube along said axis.6. A radiant heating assembly in accordance with claim 1 , ...

MONITORED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM

A monitored heat exchanger system that includes a heat exchanger unit in operable engagement with a heat generating device, with an at least one service fluid being transferable therebetween, and a monitoring module coupled to the heat exchanger unit. The monitoring module includes a primary microcontroller in operable communication with an at least one sensor assembly. The at least one sensor assembly includes a mounting frame; a support platform; a circuit board; an inner sensor housing configured to extend out and around the circuit board and the support platform; a first magnet coupled to an underside of the inner sensor housing; and a rotating member comprising a plurality of blades, the rotating member being disposed on top of the inner sensor housing. 1. A monitored heat exchanger system , the system comprising: 'a frame; and at least one cooler coupled with the frame, the at least one cooler having an airflow side and a service fluid side;', 'a heat exchanger unit in operable engagement with a heat generating device, with an at least one service fluid being transferable therebetween, the heat exchanger unit further comprisinga monitoring module coupled to the heat exchanger unit, the monitoring module further comprising: a primary microcontroller in operable communication with an at least one sensor assembly, a mounting frame;', 'a support platform coupled with the mounting frame, and further comprising: a platform hollow; and a top platform surface;', 'a circuit board positioned onto the top platform surface, the circuit board being configured with a secondary microcontroller and a Hall effect sensor;', 'an inner sensor housing configured to extend out and around the circuit board and the support platform;', 'a first magnet coupled to an underside of the inner sensor housing; and', 'a rotating member comprising a plurality of blades, the rotating member being disposed on top of the inner sensor housing,, 'wherein the at least one sensor assembly ...

Temperature Control System

An HVAC system controller has at least one processor configured to monitor at least one of a first humidity and a first temperature of a first air volume sensed by a first sensor and at least one of a second humidity and a second temperature of a second air volume sensed by a second sensor, configured to calculate an environmental metric, and configured to determine whether mixing the first air volume with the second air volume can cause the environmental metric to conform to a first threshold requirement. 1. A system controller , comprising:at least one processor configured to monitor (1) at least one of a first humidity and a first temperature of a first air volume sensed by a first sensor and (2) at least one of a second humidity and a second temperature of a second air volume sensed by a second sensor, configured to calculate an environmental metric, and configured to determine whether mixing the first air volume with the second air volume can cause the environmental metric to conform to a first threshold requirement.2. The system controller of claim 1 , wherein the environmental metric comprises at least one of (1) an average of the first temperature and the second temperature claim 1 , (2) an average of the first humidity and the second humidity claim 1 , and (3) a calculated enthalpy.3. The system controller of claim 1 , wherein a first weighting factor is associated with the first sensor and wherein a second weighting factor is associated with the second sensor.4. The system controller of claim 1 , wherein the first threshold requirement is associated with the first sensor and wherein a second threshold requirement is associated with the second sensor.5. The system controller of claim 1 , wherein a first weighting factor is associated with the first sensor claim 1 , wherein a second weighting factor is associated with the second sensor claim 1 , wherein the first threshold requirement is associated with the first sensor claim 1 , and wherein a second ...

HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR A HEATING OR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

A hydraulic construction unit for a heating facility or air-conditioning facility, includes a return connection () and a first feed connection () for a heating circuit (), with a heat source outlet () fluid conducting connected to the return connection. A heat source inlet () is fluid conducting connected to the first feed connection and to a circulation pump assembly () in a flow path between the return connection and the heat source outlet () or in a flow path between the heat source inlet and the first feed connection. A second feed connection () for a second heating circuit (), is fluid conducting connected to the heat source inlet and to the return connection. A mixing valve () is arranged in a flow path from the heat source inlet to the second feed connection and/or in a flow path from the return connection to the second feed connection. 1. A hydraulic construction unit for a heating facility or air-conditioning facility , the hydraulic construction unit comprising:at least one heating circuit return connectiona first heating circuit feed connection for a heating circuit;a heat source outlet fluid conducting connected to the return connection;a circulation pump assembly;a heat source inlet which is fluid conducting connected to the first feed connection as well as fluid conducting connected with the circulation pump assembly which is arranged in a flow path between the return connection and the heat source outlet or in a flow path between the heat source inlet and the first feed connection;at least one second heating circuit feed connection for a second heating circuit, wherein the second heating circuit feed connection is fluid conducting connected to the heat source inlet and to the return connection; andat least one mixing valve is arranged in a flow path from the heat source inlet to the second heating circuit feed connection and/or in a flow path from the return connection to the second heating circuit feed connection.2. A hydraulic construction unit ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SMART CIRCULATOR FOR A HEAT SOURCE

A temperature control system and a method of controlling air conditioning in a multi-zone structure are disclosed. The temperature control system includes a forced-air primary conditioning unit including an air return duct, an air supply duct, and a circulator. The temperature control system also includes a secondary combustion heat source that operates independently of the forced-air primary conditioning unit, a smart circulator thermostat, and a remote temperature sensor. The at least one memory device includes executable instructions that when executed by the at least one processor cause the processor to receive a temperature value representative of a temperature of the structure, receive an indication of an operation of the secondary combustion heat source, generate a circulator operation signal based on a comparison of the received temperature value to a selectable temperature setpoint, and the received indication of an operation of an independent secondary combustion heat source. 1. A smart circulator thermostat comprising:a thermostat housing enclosing a thermostat device associated with a forced-air primary conditioning unit coupled in flow communication with a multi-zone structure, and a first temperature sensor;a remote temperature sensor communicatively coupled to the thermostat device, the remote temperature sensor positionable spaced-apart from the thermostat device in a zone affected by heat from a secondary combustion heat source independent of the forced-air primary conditioning unit, receive, from the first temperature sensor, a temperature value representative of a temperature of the multi-zone structure, the forced-air primary conditioning unit comprising air return ducts, air supply ducts, and a circulator coupled in flow communication therebetween;', 'receive an indication of an operation of the secondary combustion heat source;', 'generate a circulator operation signal based on a comparison of the received temperature value to a selectable ...

Systems and Methods Implementing Air Conditioning Systems

Systems and methods for implementing air conditioning and water store systems that are configured such that a direct expansion of a heat transfer material allows for both hot and cold thermal storage are provided. In such systems, an included cold thermal energy storage unit can be cooled to a temperature lower than the temperature desired for a target space while the target space is simultaneously cooled to the desired temperature, such that the temperature desired for the target space can subsequently be established and/or maintained by the cold thermal energy storage unit irrespective of whether the cold thermal energy storage unit is being principally relied on to cool the target space or whether an included powered condensing unit is being relied on to cool the target space. In conjunction with this, hot thermal units and water in a water store can be heated. In short, the system allows for the capture of normally ejected heat in the water store. 1. An air conditioning system comprising:a condensing unit;a liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble;a cold thermal energy storage unit connected to the liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble by at least one liquid connection;a target space;a suction gas pressurizer and distributor ensemble;a discharge gas distributor; anda hot water storage unit having a storage tank, a volume of water disposed therein;and a thermal energy transfer unit operatively connected to piping containing a supplied working fluid such that the supplied working fluid may be exposed to the thermal energy within the hot water storage unit by way of the thermal energy transfer unit, and 'the condensing unit, the liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble, the cold thermal energy storage unit, the target space, the suction gas pressurizer and distributer ensemble, the discharge gas distributor, and the hot water storage unit are operatively connected by piping such that vapor compression cycles can be simultaneously implemented that result ...

Solar air heater

A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for preheating air for a rooftop air handling unit (RTU). The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include a barrier system configured to surround the RTU. The barrier system may include a structure to provide a frame for the barrier system, a first barrier configured to connect to a first side of the structure, and a collector configured to connect to a second side of the structure. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include a duct configured to connect between the collector and a chamber. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include a chamber configured to connect to an air intake hood of the RTU. The chamber may include a first opening to receive air stored in the cavity, a second opening to receive external air, and a diverter configured to switch between a first position and a second position.

Method and system for the temperature control of components

A temperature-control system includes a temperature-control device ( 3 ), (n≧2) temperature-control assemblies ( 5, 5 ′) which are designed for conducting a temperature-control fluid ( 2 ) through a component ( 4 ) to be temperature-controlled, (n≧2) individual return line parts ( 7′, 7 ″) and (n≧2) return temperature sensors ( 8, 8 ′), a controller ( 9 ) having (n≧2) valves ( 10, 10 ′) and control elements ( 11, 11 ′) which are designed to adjust the respective associated valve ( 10, 10 ′), and a room temperature sensor ( 12 ) for determining and reporting an actual temperature ( 13 ) in an immediate environment of the component ( 4 ).

Thermostats and Operational Methods

Thermostats and operational methods are described. According to one aspect, a thermostat includes an interface configured to receive a control signal, wherein the control signal comprises fast components and slow components, and the fast components change at an increased rate compared with slow components of the control signal, control circuitry including a fast response controller configured to use the fast components of the control signal to generate a fast temperature offset, a slow response controller configured to use the slow components of the control signal to generate a slow temperature offset, and wherein the control circuitry is configured to use the fast temperature offset and the slow temperature offset to control a conditioning apparatus to at least one of heat and cool a conditioned area at a plurality of moments in time. 1. A thermostat comprising:an interface configured to receive a control signal, wherein the control signal comprises fast components and slow components, and the fast components change at an increased rate compared with the slow components of the control signal; a fast response controller configured to use the fast components of the control signal to generate a fast temperature offset;', 'a slow response controller configured to use the slow components of the control signal to generate a slow temperature offset; and', 'wherein the control circuitry is configured to use the fast temperature offset and the slow temperature offset to control a conditioning apparatus to at least one of heat and cool a conditioned area at a plurality of moments in time., 'control circuitry comprising2. The thermostat of wherein the fast response controller is configured to filter the slow components of the control signal and the slow response controller is configured to filter the fast components of the control signal.3. The thermostat of wherein the control circuitry is configured to use a comfort setting of a customer which is indicative of a customer ...

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air conditioning system is provided. The air conditioning system may include at least one air handler that conditions indoor air; an interface that controls the at least one air handler; and a central controller that includes at least one input/output device having an input/output port through which an electric signal is input and output between a plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler; and a controller that communicates with the interface to control the plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler. The interface may be configured based on a configuration of the plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler recognized through the at least one input/output device, and the interface may be reconfigured in accordance with a change in the plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler. 1. An air conditioning system , comprising:at least one air handler that conditions indoor air;an interface that controls the at least one air handler; and at least one input/output device having at least one input/output port through which an electric signal is input and output between a plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler; and', 'a controller that communicates with the interface to control the plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler, wherein the interface is configured based on a configuration of the plurality of devices forming the air handler recognized through the at least one input/output device, and wherein the interface is reconfigured in accordance with a change in the plurality of devices forming the at least one air handler., 'a central controller that includes2. The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the interface generates a control menu for an added device when a device is added to the at least one air handler.3. The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the interface inactivates or removes a control menu for a removed device when a device is removed from the at ...

Heating and hot water supply system

A hot water supply system that can reduce energy consumption is provided. The hot water supply system includes a liquid heater for heating a liquid, a liquid-water heat exchanger, a water-heating circuit in which the liquid is circulated between the liquid heater and the liquid-water heat exchanger, a lower outward path for leading water from a lower part of a hot water storage tank to the liquid-water heat exchanger, the upper return path for leading the water from the liquid-water heat exchanger to an upper part of the hot water storage tank, a middle outward path for leading the water from a middle part of the hot water storage tank to the liquid-water heat exchanger, a middle return path for leading the water from the liquid-water heat exchanger to a middle part of the hot water storage tank.

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

A heat pump system includes: a compressor for compressing refrigerant; a first heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant compressed by the compressor and a heating medium; a second heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant compressed by the compressor and the heating medium; a first pipe through which the refrigerant is fed from the compressor to the first heat exchanger; a second pipe through which the refrigerant returns from the first heat exchanger to the compressor; a third pipe through which the refrigerant is fed from the compressor to the second heat exchanger after returning from the first heat exchanger; and switching apparatus for switching a flow of the heating medium between a first mode and a second mode. The heating medium flows through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger in series in the first mode. The heating medium flows through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger in parallel in the second mode. 1. A heat pump system comprising:a compressor configured to compress refrigerant;a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant compressed by the compressor and a heating medium;a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant compressed by the compressor and the heating medium;a first pipe through which the refrigerant is fed from the compressor to the first heat exchanger;a second pipe through which the refrigerant returns from the first heat exchanger to the the compressor;a third pipe through which the refrigerant is fed from the compressor to the second heat exchanger after returning from the first heat exchanger; anda switching apparatus configured to switch a flow of the heating medium between a first mode and a second mode, the heating medium flowing through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger in series in the first mode, the heating medium flowing through the first heat exchanger and the second heat ...

Water dispensing apparatus and method of controlling the same

A water dispensing apparatus includes a hot water module configured to heat supplied water using an induction heating method, a water supply pipe configured to supply water to the hot water module, a flow rate control valve provided on the water supply pipe to control a flow rate of water supplied to the hot water module, a flow rate sensing device provided on the water supply pipe to sense the flow rate of water supplied to the hot water module, and a controller configured to increase an opening speed of the flow rate control valve when the flow rate of supplied water sensed through the flow rate sensing device is equal to or less than a set flow rate.

PROFILED SECTION FOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROL OF A ROOM, AND BUILDING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAID PROFILED SECTION

The invention relates to a profiled section () for temperature-control of a room, said section having a receiving portion () for a piping system positioning aid (), a sealing surface (), formed at least at the side of the receiving portion (), and at least one first support () for a sealing panel (), the first support () being formed at the side of the receiving portion () and pointing in the opposite direction to the sealing surface (). The invention also relates to a building element assembly () comprising a profiled section () of this type and to an associated use. 1. A profiled section for temperature-controlling a room , having:a receptacle for a pipe register;an end face which is configured so as to be at least lateral to the receptacle; andat least one first contact face for an end plate, wherein the first contact face is configured so as to be lateral to the receptacle and points in a direction counter to that of the end face.2. The profiled section as claimed in claim 1 ,said profiled section furthermore having a second contact face for a further end plate;wherein the second contact face in terms of the receptacle is disposed opposite the first contact face and has a direction counter to that of the end face.3. The profiled section as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein a pipe register is disposed in the receptacle.4. The profiled section as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the profiled section furthermore has a mounting for a heating wire;wherein a heating wire is received in the mounting.5. The profiled section as claimed inwherein the profiled section furthermore has a groove for receiving an illumination means;wherein the groove is open toward the end face.6. A building element assembly claim 1 , havinga building element;an insulation assembly; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a number of one or a plurality of profiled sections as claimed in ;'}wherein the profiled sections are fastened or suspended so as to be spaced apart from the building ...

INTEGRATED RECIRCULATION PUMP FOR NON-CONDENSING WATER HEATER

A hot water circulation system comprises a water heater having a cold-water inlet and a hot water outlet. A water pump circulates water through the water heater to produce hot water. The hot water is circulated to a thermal bypass valve, which is configured to close when hot water contacts a heat activated seal. A bypass circuit is coupled between the hot water outlet and the cold water inlet of the water heater. The bypass circuit prevents hot water from circulating from the hot water outlet to the cold-water inlet when the thermal bypass valve is open and promotes circulating hot water from the hot water outlet to the cold water inlet when the thermal bypass valve is closed. Upon a temperature sensor sensing hot water entering the cold-water inlet, the water heater turns of the water pump. 1. A hot water circulation system comprising:a water heater having a cold-water inlet and a hot water outlet;a temperature sensor positioned proximate to the cold-water inlet of the water heater and configured to sense a temperature of water flowing in the cold-water inlet of the water heater;a hot water supply line fluidically connected to the hot water outlet of the water heater;a bypass circuit coupled between the hot water outlet and the cold water inlet of the water heater, the bypass circuit comprising a water flow control unit;a water pump comprising a water pump inlet and a water pump outlet, wherein the water pump outlet is fluidically coupled to the cold-water inlet of the water heater;a cold-water supply line fluidically coupled to the water pump inlet and comprising a cold-water supply port, wherein the bypass circuit is fluidically coupled to the cold-water supply line and the hot water supply line; anda controller configured to stop the water pump upon the temperature sensor detecting a predetermined temperature.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a thermal bypass valve fluidically connected to the hot water supply line and the cold-water supply port.3. ...

CONTROLLED HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A hydronic distribution system obtains, in real time, valve operating information from one or more valves arranged in a network, executes a speed determination algorithm which processes the valve operating information to determine a desired speed for one or more pumps to maintain a desired amount of process fluid flow of a process fluid to plural coils, and sets a speed of the one or more pumps, based on the desired speed for the one or more pumps that is determined. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium on which are stored program code that , when executed by a microprocessor , cause the microprocessor to perform a method of controlling a hydronic distribution system using a process fluid for heating or cooling , the method comprising:obtaining in real time valve operating information from one or more of a plurality of self-regulating valves arranged in a network for controlling an amount of fluid to a plurality of coils;executing a speed determination algorithm which processes the valve operating information to determine a desired speed for one or more pumps to maintain a desired amount of process fluid flow through the hydronic distribution system; andusing the desired speed for the one or more pumps for setting a speed of the one or more pumps.2. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises executing a temperature optimization algorithm to determine temperature information for the process fluid claim 1 , and using the determined temperature information for setting a temperature of the process fluid.3. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 2 , wherein the temperature information is determined from a result of the speed determination algorithm.4. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 1 , wherein a result of the speed determination algorithm includes one or more operating parameters for variable speed drives which run the one or more pumps claim 1 , ...

EXPANSION TANK SERVICE VALVE ASSEMBLY

A plumbing system pressure protection valve assembly that utilizes a unitary body to connect a hot water tank to a cold water supply, a vacuum breaker, and an expansion tank. The assembly includes two ball valves coupled to the unitary body to isolate the hot water tank from the cold water feed and to isolate and permit draining of the expansion tank. The assembly also includes a rod and foot coupled to a tab on the unitary body to provide support for the expansion tank service valve assembly. 1. An expansion tank service valve assembly , comprising: a tee located within said first end portion, said tee including a generally vertical section with a first port and a second port and a generally horizontal section extending into said medial portion;', 'a generally vertical third port and a generally horizontal fourth port located within said second end portion;', 'a fifth port located within said medial portion; and', 'a tab extending from an exterior surface of said medial portion;, 'a unitary body having a passageway with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a medial portion located between said first end portion and said second end portion, includinga first valve member received in the passageway in said first end portion, said first valve member opening said passageway to said second port when said first valve member is in a first position, and said first valve member closing said passageway to said second port when said first valve member is in a second position; anda second valve member received in the passageway in said second end portion, said second valve member connecting the passageway to said third port while blocking the fourth port when said second valve member is in a first position, and said second valve member closing said passageway to said third port when said second valve member is in a second position.2. The expansion tank service valve assembly of claim 1 , further including a threaded plug coupled to an opening in said body.3. The ...

Electronic Proof of Air Flow Switch

A method and apparatus to electronically sense air flow and close a switch when air flow is adequate to operate an electric heater, HVACR system, or other apparatus. The apparatus is more reliable than electro-mechanical devices often used for this purpose. 1. An EPAFS and probe apparatus for use in an HVACR system comprising: a first sensing diode with a first junction voltage; and', 'a second sensing diode with a second junction voltage;, 'a diode probe comprisinga half wave rectifier, wherein the half wave rectifier provides a heating pulse to heat the first sensing diode during a heating period and no heating pulse during a measuring period;a differential amplifier, wherein the differential amplifier measures a difference between the first junction voltage of the first sensing diode and the second junction voltage of the second sensing diode during the measuring period, and outputs a first output signal based on the difference between the first junction voltage and the second junction voltage;an inverter-amplifier circuit, wherein the inverter-amplifier circuit amplifies the first output signal from the differential amplifier and outputs a second output signal;a microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller compares the second output signal from the inverter-amplifier circuit to a threshold value;a switch for connecting to a forced air electric heating apparatus; andwherein the microcontroller is connected to the switch, and wherein the microcontroller turns off the switch when the second output signal exceeds the threshold value.2. The EPAFS and probe apparatus of further comprising a potentiometer for setting the threshold.3. The EPAFS and probe apparatus of wherein the switch is a solid-state switch.4. The EPAFS and probe apparatus of wherein the half wave rectifier comprises a diode.5. The EPAFS and probe apparatus of wherein the microcontroller further comprises an analog-to-digital converter.6. The EPAFS and probe apparatus of further comprising:a pull up ...

AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An air conditioner, having an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, to perform a heating operation and a defrosting operation, the air conditioner including a detection unit to detect a state of at least one selected between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit and to output the detected value, a controller to determine whether the air conditioner is in a stable state when the defrosting operation is completed and, upon determining that the air conditioner is in the stable state, to control the detected value output from the detection unit to determine entry time of the next defrosting operation, and a storage unit to store a value detected in the stable state. The entry time of the defrosting operation is accurately determined, thereby minimizing the number of times of the defrosting operation during the heating operation. 1. A control method of an air conditioner , having an outdoor unit and at least one indoor unit , to perform a heating operation and a defrosting operation , the control method comprising:determining entry time of the defrosting operation during the heating operation;upon determining that it is the entry time of the defrosting operation, performing the defrosting operation;upon determining that the defrosting operation has been completed, determining a stable state of the air conditioner;upon determining that the air conditioner is in the stable state, detecting a state of at least one selected between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit; andstoring a value detected in the stable state as a stable value to determine entry time of a next defrosting operation.2. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining the entry time of the defrosting operation comprises:detecting a state of at least one selected between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit during the heating operation;comparing the detected value with a stable value prestored in a storage unit to calculate a difference value therebetween;comparing the calculated difference ...

INTEGRATED HEAT MANAGEMENT FOR A BUILDING

An aspect of some embodiments of the current invention relates to an integrated system for heat distribution among a plurality of users. In some embodiments, the system includes a separate automatic control of heat distribution to each user and/or separate billing to each user. For example, a system may supply hot fluid to a plurality of apartments in a building and/or in multiple buildings. Optionally, each apartment has separate remote controlled valves controlling flow of heated fluid to the apartment and/or a sensor sensing how much heat enters and leaves the apartment in the hot fluid. In some embodiments, a processor controls the valve and/or receives data from sensors. The processor optionally controls devices that generate and/or store and/or dissipate heat. Optionally the processor predicts energy availability, costs and needs controls valves and/or devices to provide for predicted and/or unexpected needs while reduce cost of the energy. 1. A heat sharing system comprising:a renewable heat collector heating a fluid;a plurality of usage zones;a reservoir for said fluid;a plurality of remote-controlled valves allowing individual control of flow between said reservoir and each said zone and said collector; anda processor controlling said plurality of valves.2. The system of wherein said renewable heat collector includes a solar thermal collector.3. The system of wherein said solar thermal collector includes multiple units and wherein said plurality of valves are arranged to allow said processor to switch a connection between said multiple units and said reservoir between series and parallel connections.4. The system of wherein said renewable heat collector includes a heat pump.5. The system of wherein said renewable heat collector includes a heat exchanger in contact with waste water under control of said processor.6. The system of wherein said plurality of valves are arranged to allow said processor to reverse a direction of heat flow between at least one of ...

BOILER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE VALVE

A boiler service and maintenance valve () comprises a body () having a first connector (), a second connector (), and a separate flush entrance (). Each of the first connector () and the second connector () is adapted for connection to a conduit of a water heating system (). The body () further comprises a valve member () arranged for movement between at least a first open position for opening the flush entrance () and a closed position for closing the flush entrance (). The first open position allows fluid communication between the flush entrance () and at least one of the first connector () and the second connector (). The closed position allows fluid communication between the first connector () and the second connector (), but not the flush entrance (). 1. A boiler service and maintenance valve comprising a body having a first connector and a second connector , each of said first connector and said second connector being adapted for connection to a conduit of a water heating system , and a separate flush entrance , the body further comprising a valve member comprising an internal ball valve , said valve member being arranged for movement between at least a first open position for opening the flush entrance and a closed position for closing the flush entrance , wherein the first open position allows fluid communication between the flush entrance and at least one of the first connector and the second connector , and said closed position allows fluid communication between the first connector and the second connector.2. A boiler service and maintenance valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first open position allows fluid communication between the flush entrance and the first connector only.3. A boiler service and maintenance valve as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the valve member is further arranged for movement to a second open position claim 2 , and wherein said second open positon allows fluid communication between the flush entrance and the second connector ...

Water Heaters With Real-Time Hot Water Supply Determination

A water heating system can include a water heater having a tank, an inlet line, and an outlet line, where the inlet line provides unheated water to the tank, and where the outlet line draws heated water from the tank. The water heating system can also include multiple sensing devices, where each sensing device of the plurality of sensing devices measures a parameter associated with the tank. The water heating system can further include a controller communicably coupled to the plurality of sensing devices, where the controller determines an amount of heated water in the tank based on measurements made by the plurality of sensing devices. 1. A water heating system , comprising:a water heater comprising a tank, an inlet line, and an outlet line, wherein the inlet line provides unheated water to the tank, and wherein the outlet line draws heated water from the tank;a plurality of sensing devices, wherein each sensing device of the plurality of sensing devices measures at least one parameter associated with the tank; anda controller communicably coupled to the plurality of sensing devices, wherein the controller determines an amount of heated water in the tank based on measurements made by the plurality of sensing devices.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensing devices comprises a first flow rate sensor claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter is a first rate of flow of unheated water flowing through the inlet line to the tank.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensing devices comprises a first temperature measuring device claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter is a first temperature of a first water mixture toward a bottom end of the tank claim 1 , wherein the first water mixture comprises the unheated water and the heated water.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of sensing devices comprises a second temperature measuring device claim 3 , wherein the at least one parameter is a second temperature of a second ...

HVAC CONTROLLER HAVING ECONOMY AND COMFORT OPERATING MODES

An HVAC controller may be programmed to control an HVAC system according to a comfort mode and an economy mode. When the HVAC system is operating according to the comfort mode, the HVAC system may primarily draw energy from a locally generated energy source or local energy storage system. The HVAC controller may be programmed to transition the HVAC system from operating according to the comfort mode to operating according to an economy mode, wherein the economy mode is a more energy efficient that the comfort mode 1. A building controller for controlling an HVAC system of a building , wherein the HVAC system includes a first mode for heating and/or cooling the building using energy primarily derived locally at the building , and a second mode for heating and/or cooling the building using energy primarily derived from a remote utility , the building controller comprising:a memory for storing an economy set point and a comfort set point, wherein the comfort set point is different from the economy set point;an output for providing one or more control signals to the HVAC system; anda controller coupled to the memory and the output, the controller configured to control the HVAC system via the one or more control signals in accordance with the comfort set point when operating the HVAC system in the first mode, and controlling the HVAC system in accordance with the economy set point when operating the HVAC system in the second mode.2. The building controller of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first mode claim 1 , the HVAC system operates an economizer to use energy derived from air outside of the building to heat and/or cool the building.3. The building controller of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first mode claim 1 , the HVAC system uses locally generated solar energy to heat and/or cool the building.4. The building controller of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first mode claim 1 , the HVAC system uses locally stored energy to heat and/or cool the building.5. ...

Air heater systems and control methods

A method for controlling an air heating system is disclosed with an air chamber, an inlet, an outlet, wherein the outlet may be positioned closer to the floor of the room than the inlet, a fan for motivating air to pass from the room to the air chamber and back into the room, an inlet temperature sensor, an outlet temperature sensor, a room temperature sensor, and a controller, the controller to control fan speed based on the temperatures sensed.

SUBATMOSPHERIC HEATING SYSTEM

A subatmospheric heating system refers to the field of heat power, namely energy-saving technologies and is designed for autonomous heating of residential, public, industrial buildings and greenhouses, livestock farms, etc. 1. A subatmospheric heating system with the transfer of heat flow by vacuum-steam method , a system comprising: a steam production unit , a heating system , a condensate return device , a device for vacuuming and qualitative regulation of the steam temperature by the depth of vacuum , which differs in that the condensate return device and the vacuuming device operate independently and in a periodic mode.2. The system according to differs in that the steam production unit is equipped with an automatic control blocking unit of energy supply claim 1 , a level transmitter column with conductometric sensors for monitoring the level of the intermediate coolant claim 1 , an indicator of the control level of the pumping condensate pump claim 1 , an automatic control system for the operation of the vacuum water ring pump. The invention relates to the field of heat power engineering, namely to energy-saving technologiesA subatmospheric heating system with parallel devices for condensate return and vacuum regulation in the system is designed to transfer heat flow from the heat source to consumers and serves for autonomous heat supply of residential, public and industrial buildings, greenhouses, livestock farms, etc.A vacuum-steam method based on the work on a closed evaporation-condensation cycle with a high rate of molar heat transfer by steam is used for high-efficiency heat flow transfer.Vacuum-steam method of heat transfer is carried out by a system that includes: a steam boiler equipped with an unit of automatic control and blocking of energy supply, devices for visual control of the water level in the boiler and steam pressure, as well as safety valves that ensure the safety of boiler operation. Here are also horizontally located, the upper ...

ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE, CORRESPONDING HEATING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE TEMPERATURE

The invention relates to an electric fluid heating device () comprising:—at least one fluid inlet (),—at least one fluid outlet (),—at least one heating element (),—at least one first temperature sensor () for measuring the temperature of said at least one heating element (), and—a control module () of the at least one heating element (). According to the invention,—the device () comprises at least a second temperature sensor () for measuring the temperature of the fluid at the at least one outlet (), and—the control module () comprises at least one processing means () for: using the temperature information (T, T) from the temperature sensors (), and for generating a command for the at least one heating element () according to the temperature information (T, T). The invention also relates to an associated heating circuit and method for managing the temperature. 1. An electric fluid heating device for a motor vehicle , comprising:at least one fluid inlet;at least one fluid outlet;at least one heating element for electrically heating the fluid;at least one first temperature sensor arranged so as to measure the temperature of said at least one heating element; a control module for said at least one heating elementat least one second temperature sensor arranged so as to measure the temperature of the fluid at said at least one outlet of said device, using the temperature information of the first and second temperature sensors; and', 'generating a command for said at least one heating element as a function of the temperature information of the first and second temperature sensors, so as to regulate the temperature of the fluid inside the heating device., 'wherein the control module comprises at least one processing means for2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one second temperature sensor is molded on said device.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensitive element.4. The device as ...

MONITORING A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a system and method for continuous monitoring of system health in closed water systems. Sensors are provided to measure a plurality of system parameters. The measurements are compared to threshold ranges. A diagnosis of system health, specifically in relation to corrosion, is derived from the comparison of at least a first parameter to its threshold range. The diagnosis is further refined by comparison of a further parameter to its threshold range. Also disclosed are example sensors and methods, including galvanic sensors, optical corrosion sensors and methods for monitoring the effectiveness of inhibitors in the water system using conductivity measurements. 1105-. (canceled)106. An optical sensing apparatus for mounting in a water system and for monitoring corrosion in the water system , comprising:a metal sample having a uniform thickness and a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, wherein the first planar surface is arranged to be in contact with water within the water system;a light source configured to emit light towards the second planar surface of the metal sample; anda light sensor configured to receive light reflected by the second planar surface of the metal sample, and output a signal indicative of the intensity of the reflected light.107. An optical sensing apparatus according to claim 106 , further comprising a transparent element disposed at least partly between the light source and the metal sample.108. An optical sensing apparatus according to claim 107 , wherein the transparent element has a third planar surface arranged adjacent to the second planar surface of the metal sample.109. An optical sensing apparatus according to claim 106 , further comprising a seal for protecting the second planar surface from water in the water system.110. An optical sensing apparatus according to claim 109 , wherein the seal is located adjacent to the first planar surface and wherein the ...

MODULAR TRACK WIRING ASSEMBLY FOR A HYDRONIC SYSTEM

There is provided a hydronic system for a plurality of zones. The system includes a wiring track. The track has a pair of power conductors for supplying electrical energy therealong and a pair of signal conductors. The signal conductors are in communication with a heat/cold source. The system includes a plurality of zone modules, each corresponding to a respective one of the zones. Each of the zone modules includes leads which connect to respective ones of the conductors. Each of the zone modules includes terminals and conductors configured to selectively connect respective thermostats and zone valves of their zone together, receives signals therefrom and conveys the signals via the signal conductors to the heat/cold source for selectively heating/cooling respective ones of the zones. 1. A modular track wiring assembly for a hydronic system , a first zone thereof including a temperature-sensing device which outputs a valve-actuation signal upon the zone temperature deviating from a threshold temperature range and including a zone valve having an end switch which outputs a call for heat/cold signal when the zone valve is fully open , the assembly comprising:an elongate track including a pair of power conductors extending therealong, the power conductors being configured to supply electrical energy, and a pair of signal conductors extending therealong, the signal conductors being configured to convey signals; anda zone module connectable to and receiving electrical energy from said track, connecting the temperature-sensing device to the zone valve such that the zone valve is powered to open upon receiving said valve-actuation signal, and connecting the end switch to said signal conductors for conveying a call for heat/cold signal when said zone valve is fully open.2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1 , the hydronic system including an additional zone having a temperature-sensing device claim 1 , a zone valve and an end switch claim 1 , and wherein the assembly ...

A FLUID HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

A method of and system for heating and/or cooling a fluid, the method comprising moving the fluid through a secondary side of a heat exchanger and controlling the temperature of a primary side of the heat exchanger such that the temperature of the primary side of the heat exchanger is maintained substantially at a determined temperature interval from a reference temperature which is a function of at least one of: a temperature of an inlet to the secondary side and a temperature of an outlet of the secondary side. 1. A fluid heating and/or cooling system arranged to heat and/or cool a fluid and comprising:a heat pump comprising a compressor, an evaporator having an evaporating temperature at which refrigerant therein evaporates and a condenser having a condensing temperature at which refrigerant therein condenses, connected by a refrigerant pipe-work system arranged to carry a refrigerant;wherein one of the condenser and the evaporator provides a heat exchanger between the fluid and the refrigerant; (i) a primary inlet arranged, in use, to receive the refrigerant;', '(ii) a secondary inlet arranged, in use, to receive the fluid; and', '(iii) a secondary outlet arranged, in use, to output the fluid;, 'the heat exchanger havinga fluid storage vessel arranged, in use, to allow fluid therefrom to be circulated through the heat exchanger via the secondary inlet, in a heating pipe-work system;at least one temperature sensor arranged to monitor a temperature of the fluid and to generate a temperature output; anda system controller arranged to have input thereto the at least one temperature output and to generate a reference temperature from the at least one temperature input thereto, wherein the reference temperature is a function of the temperature of at least one of a secondary inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger and the controller is further arranged to control a temperature of the primary side of the heat exchanger in response to the reference temperature such that ...

HEATING DEVICE

A heating device, in particular for heating at least one fluid, includes at least one first heating resistor and at least one supply electronics unit, which is provided for supplying at least the first heating resistor with current provided by at least one first photovoltaic plant. It is proposed that the supply electronics unit is provided for operating at least the first heating resistor in a clocked manner at least in one operating mode. 1. A heating device , in particular for heating at least one fluid , with at least one first heating resistor and with at least one supply electronics unit , which is provided for supplying at least the first heating resistor with current provided by at least one first photovoltaic plant , wherein the supply electronics unit is provided for operating at least the first heating resistor in a clocked manner at least in one operating mode.2. The heating device according to claim 1 , wherein the supply electronics unit is provided for operating at least the first heating resistor at a frequency between 1 kHz and 100 kHz in at least one operating mode.3. The heating device according to claim 1 , wherein the supply electronics unit is provided for adapting a duty cycle of the clocked operation for setting a power dropping across the heating resistor.4. The heating device according to claim 3 , wherein the supply electronics unit is provided for varying a duty cycle of the clocked operation at least of the first heating resistor for optimizing the power dropping across the first heating resistor.5. The heating device according to one of the preceding claim 1 , wherein the supply electronics unit comprises at least one buffering capacity that is allocated to the first heating resistor and is provided for an at least intermediary storage of energy from the photovoltaic plant.6. The heating device according to claim 5 , wherein the supply electronics unit is provided for measuring a voltage over the buffering capacity to determine a power ...