Patent classifications
F24D19/08
DEVICE FOR TREATING AND HEATING WATER IN TANK STYLE WATER HEATERS
A system containing a device mounted to the flange of a tank style water heater while being connected to a AC power-source and thereby treating and heating the water, within a passage between electrodes in a core, simultaneously delivering bacteria free warm or hot improved water without limescale issues and being 20% to 30% more energy efficient. Furthermore, a method is describe using a pump to deliver the water to the device in connection with a control solution.
AUTOMATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF HEATING RADIATORS
Embodiments are disclosed of a radiator temperature control apparatus for controlling the heat output of a radiator. The radiator temperature control apparatus may include an airtight enclosure around the air outlet of the radiator air vent, an adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure controlled by an actuator, and a controller connected to the actuator. In operation, the controller can be configured to open the adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure allowing air in the radiator to be expelled through the adjustable opening, thereby allowing steam to enter the radiator, and heat the room. The controller can be configured to close the adjustable opening, stopping air from being expelled from the radiator, thereby stopping additional steam from entering the radiator.
AUTOMATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF HEATING RADIATORS
Embodiments are disclosed of a radiator temperature control apparatus for controlling the heat output of a radiator. The radiator temperature control apparatus may include an airtight enclosure around the air outlet of the radiator air vent, an adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure controlled by an actuator, and a controller connected to the actuator. In operation, the controller can be configured to open the adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure allowing air in the radiator to be expelled through the adjustable opening, thereby allowing steam to enter the radiator, and heat the room. The controller can be configured to close the adjustable opening, stopping air from being expelled from the radiator, thereby stopping additional steam from entering the radiator.
Multi-function pressure vessel
A multi-function pressure vessel suited for installation in a heat transfer fluid system. The multi-function pressure vessel comprises: a tank defining an internal volume, a bladder dividing the internal volume into a heat transfer fluid chamber for ac commodating expansion fluid and a pressurized gas chamber adapted to be filled with a pressurized gas. The tank has a heat transfer fluid inlet for receiving an incoming flow of heat transfer fluid from the heat transfer fluid system and a heat transfer fluid outlet connected in fluid flow communication with the heat transfer fluid inlet by an internal pipe mounted in the heat transfer fluid chamber. The internal pipe has perforations defined therein. An air vent at an upper end of the heat transfer fluid chamber is provided for venting any air bubbles passing through the perforations in the internal pipe. A drain valve may be provided at a bottom end of the heat transfer fluid chamber for removing dirt particles flowing through the perforations in the internal pipe.
Electric water heater having a bypass
A water heater includes a tank defining an interior volume having an inlet and an outlet, a heating element configured to heat water within the tank, and a bypass in fluid communication between the inlet and outlet and configured to divert at least a portion of the supply water from the inlet to the outlet.
Automated temperature control of heating radiators
Embodiments are disclosed of a radiator temperature control apparatus for controlling the heat output of a radiator. The radiator temperature control apparatus may include an airtight enclosure around the air outlet of the radiator air vent, an adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure controlled by an actuator, and a controller connected to the actuator. In operation, the controller can be configured to open the adjustable opening in the airtight enclosure allowing air in the radiator to be expelled through the adjustable opening, thereby allowing steam to enter the radiator, and heat the room. The controller can be configured to close the adjustable opening, stopping air from being expelled from the radiator, thereby stopping additional steam from entering the radiator.
Hot water apparatus with flanged connections
A hot water apparatus includes a heat exchanger and a housing. A case of the heat exchanger has a circumferential wall portion, a lower opening, and a flange portion. A case of the housing has a flange portion, a circumferential wall portion, and an upper opening. The circumferential wall portion includes a downwardly-extending wall portion inserted into the inside of the circumferential wall portion through the upper opening. In a state where the downwardly-extending wall portion is arranged inside the circumferential wall portion, the lower opening is located below an upper surface of the flange portion, and a flange connection is formed between the heat exchanger and the housing.
Liquid distribution unit
A liquid distribution unit, for use in a liquid distribution system designed for saving liquid and thermal energy. It comprises and inlet manifold (FL) with a number of branch connections (CI, C2) for connection, in use, with associated feeding conduits (FC1, FC2) and liquid tap units. The inlet manifold device has an inlet end (IE) for joint connection, in use, with a liquid source (LS). Each branch connection has an associated control valve (CV1, CV2) for selective communication, in use, between the liquid source and an associated one of the feeding conduits. Each branch connection is also provided with an additional branch connection located downstream in relation to the associated control valve, as seen when the liquid is refilled into the feeding conduit, and having an associated, separate liquid evacuation valve (EV1, EV2) and an outlet end (OE1, OE2). The outlet ends of the additional branch connections are jointly connectable to an evacuation liquid pump (EP).
DRAINAGE TRAY FOR A HEAT PUMP
A drainage tray may be provided for collecting condensate from a heat pump that is adapted to be mounted on a support. The support may be mountable to at least one supporting structure to carry the weight of the heat pump and the support. The drainage tray may include a peripheral edge portion defining a central recessed portion configured to collect condensate. A condensate outlet may be provided for removing the condensate from the tray. The drainage tray may be configured to be arranged between an underside of the heat pump and the support. The drainage tray may have a trapezoidal shape.
DRAINAGE TRAY FOR A HEAT PUMP
A drainage tray may be provided for collecting condensate from a heat pump that is adapted to be mounted on a support. The support may be mountable to at least one supporting structure to carry the weight of the heat pump and the support. The drainage tray may include a peripheral edge portion defining a central recessed portion configured to collect condensate. A condensate outlet may be provided for removing the condensate from the tray. The drainage tray may be configured to be arranged between an underside of the heat pump and the support. The drainage tray may have a trapezoidal shape.