A method for controlling a system including a heat pump, a space heater, a space cooler, a thermal battery, an electrical battery and a grid access system, the method including turning on at least one of discharging of the thermal battery and discharging of the electric battery, if a hot water demand exists; turning on at least one of the heat pump, charging of the thermal battery, charging of the electric battery and discharging of the electric battery, if a space heating demand exists; turning on charging of the thermal battery, if a space cooling demand exists; and backfeeding electricity from the electric battery to a grid through the grid access system, if electricity sale is desired.
F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
F24H 7/00 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release
F24H 15/164 - Reducing cost using the price of energy, e.g. choosing or switching between different energy sources where the price of the electric supply changes with time
F24H 15/168 - Reducing the electric power demand peak
F24H 15/172 - Scheduling based on user demand, e.g. determining starting point of heating
H01M 6/36 - Deferred-action cells containing electrolyte and made operational by physical means, e.g. thermal cells
A diagnostic method of a system having at least one device under test and at least one peripheral device, the diagnostic method including obtaining a response of a test action conducted on the at least one device under test; and obtaining a response of a test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device; wherein if both the response of the test action conducted on the at least one device under test deviates from an expected result based on the test action conducted on the at least one device under test and the response of the test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device deviates from an expected result based on the test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device, a cross-wire fault is raised.
A multi-heater heating system including a first heater configured for expelling air through a first side surface of the first heater; and a second heater configured to be disposed and stacked above the first heater.
A method for determining a false reporting of a liquid level detection in a system including a container configured to hold a liquid to a first liquid level in the container, a heater disposed within the container, the heater configured to heat at least a portion of the liquid, a temperature sensor disposed above the heater within the container, the temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature of its surroundings, the method including effecting the heater for a duration; determining the rate at which the temperature rises; and comparing the temperature rise rate to a liquid temperature rise rate threshold, wherein if the temperature rise rate is greater than the liquid temperature rise rate threshold, the temperature sensor is determined to not have been submerged in the liquid and a reporting of the liquid level detection in the system is deemed false.
A thermal battery including a container including an interior space configured for receiving a heat transfer fluid; and a coil disposed in the interior space of the container, the coil comprising an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein at least one of the inlet end of the coil and the outlet end of the coil is configured to be movably disposed with respect to the container through at least one aperture of the container, wherein one of an expansion and a contraction of the coil is accommodated by allowing movement of the coil relative to the container.
A method for detecting an insufficient power condition of a power supply to a system from a distinctive marker using a controller, the method including: upon a power-up of the system, determining an event associated with the distinctive marker; and periodically logging the distinctive marker in a non-volatile memory with respect to time, starting at the power-up of the device.
G01R 21/00 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor
H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
A method for determining the suitability of a thermal storage medium of a thermal battery based in a locale, the method including predicting a required concentration of the thermal storage medium based on historical temperature data of the locale and predicted temperature data of the locale, wherein the required concentration of the thermal storage medium is predicted based upon a concentration of the thermal storage medium corresponding to the historical temperature data and the predicted temperature data and determining the concentration of the thermal storage medium and comparing the concentration of the thermal storage medium to the required concentration of the thermal storage medium, wherein if the required concentration of the thermal storage medium is higher than the concentration of the thermal storage medium, the thermal storage medium is said to be unsuitable.
F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
An adaptor for adapting a solar heater to a thermal storage device, the adaptor including a first port disposed on a first surface, a second port disposed on a second surface, a third port disposed on the second surface, and a fourth port disposed on the first surface, wherein a fluid flow is configured to be directed from the solar heater through the first port before exiting through the second port into the thermal storage device, the fluid flow is configured to continue to be directed from the thermal storage device through the third port before entering through the third port and continuing to exit through the fourth port to return to the solar heater.
F24S 80/30 - Arrangements for connecting the fluid circuits of solar heat collectors with each other or with other components, e.g. pipe connectionsFluid distributing means, e.g. headers
F24S 10/70 - Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
F24S 60/30 - Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors storing heat in liquids
A heating system includes a thermal battery, a heat pump configured to store heat in the thermal battery, a photovoltaic thermal system including a solar electric generator and a solar thermal generator, wherein the solar thermal generator is configured to store heat in the thermal battery and the solar electric generator is configured to generate electrical charge and a housing within which the thermal battery and the heat pump are disposed and atop which the photovoltaic thermal system is disposed.
A method for controlling ozonation in a water supply system including an ozonator, a controller functionally connected to the ozonator, a flow meter configured for detecting a flowrate through the water supply system, a valve configured for turning on or off of the water supply system, the method including using the controller for determining a time period in which the water supply system has continuously not been requested and a time period in which the ozonation has continuously not been performed, and if the time period in which the water supply system has continuously not been requested exceeds a lack of water use threshold and the time period in which ozonation has continuously not been performed exceeds a lack of ozonation threshold, executing a counteraction pair including a first action at a start time and a second action at an end time.
A heating system including a thermal battery including an opening, a storage container configured to hold a first fluid therein, the opening configured to expose the first fluid to atmospheric pressure; and a fluid conductor disposed through the first fluid from an inlet point at the storage container to an outlet point at the storage container, the fluid conductor configured to receive a second fluid at a first temperature at the inlet point and to supply the second fluid at a second temperature higher than the first temperature.
A heating system including at least one thermal battery including a storage container for holding a fluid, an outlet fluid conductor through which the fluid exits the storage container, an inlet fluid conductor through which the fluid enters the storage container, a first valve interposed in the outlet fluid conductor; and a second valve interposed in the inlet fluid conductor, wherein each thermal battery is configured to be thermally chargeable and dischargeable by controlling the first valve and the second valve to allow a flow of the fluid in concert and to disallow a flow in concert.
A heating system including a trunk line including a first half and a second half; an inlet fluid conductor and an outlet fluid conductor, wherein the inlet fluid conductor connected to an inlet end of the trunk line and the outlet fluid conductor connected to an outlet end of the trunk line; at least one heating subsystem, each of the at least one heating subsystem including a fluid path for heating a working fluid disposed therein, a first end of the fluid path connected to the first half and a second end of the fluid path connected to the second half; a primary pump interposed in the inlet fluid conductor, the pump configured to push the working fluid through the at least one heating subsystem and the trunk line; a bleed valve disposed at a downstream end of the first half.
F24H 1/10 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium
F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
A heating system including a thermal battery including an opening, a storage container configured to hold a first fluid therein, the opening configured to expose the first fluid to atmospheric pressure; and a fluid conductor disposed through the first fluid from an inlet point at the storage container to an outlet point at the storage container, the fluid conductor configured to receive a second fluid at a first temperature at the inlet point and to supply the second fluid at a second temperature higher than the first temperature.
F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
F24S 60/30 - Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors storing heat in liquids
A heating system including at least one thermal battery including a storage container for holding a fluid, an outlet fluid conductor through which the fluid exits the storage container, an inlet fluid conductor through which the fluid enters the storage container, a first valve interposed in the outlet fluid conductor; and a second valve interposed in the inlet fluid conductor, wherein each thermal battery is configured to be thermally chargeable and dischargeable by controlling the first valve and the second valve to allow a flow of the fluid in concert and to disallow a flow in concert.
F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps
F24H 7/04 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid with forced circulation of the transfer fluid
F24H 15/223 - Temperature of the water in the water storage tank
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
A heating system for heating a fluid received at an inlet, the system including a first heating device disposed in a first heated line branched from the inlet, wherein a first flow of the fluid through the first heated line is configured to be modulated by a first valve; a second heating device disposed in a second heated line branched from the inlet, wherein a second flow of the fluid through the second heated line is configured to be modulated by a second valve; and a bypass line and a third valve disposed in the bypass line, wherein a flow through the bypass line is configured to be modulated by the third valve, wherein the first and second heating devices and the first, second and third valve are configured to cooperate to heat the fluid at an outlet received from the first and second heated line and the bypass line.
F24H 7/04 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid with forced circulation of the transfer fluid
An adaptor for adapting a solar electric generator and solar heater to a thermal storage device, the adaptor including a first port, a second port, a third port, a fourth port and a pump configured for receiving a fluid through the third port and pulling the fluid through the third port from a thermal storage device to the fourth port, wherein the first port and the fourth port are configured to be supplied on a first surface and the second port and third port are configured to be supplied on a second surface.
F24S 10/50 - Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates
H02S 10/20 - Systems characterised by their energy storage means
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
A diagnostic method for verifying the proper functioning of flow devices of a fluid system including at least one of at least one fluid heater, a bypass conductor connected in parallel to the at least one fluid heater, a bypass valve configured to control flow through the bypass conductor, at least one flow valve for controlling a fluid flow through the fluid system, at least one pump, at least one pressure sensor for obtaining a pressure of the fluid flow and at least one flow sensor for obtaining a flowrate of the fluid flow. The method includes selectively turning on and off the bypass valve and the at least one pump and obtaining pressure measurements at various times during the execution of the diagnostic method to identify the health of the at least one pressure sensor and the at least one pump.
G01F 1/34 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A diagnostic method for verifying the proper functioning of a fluid flow control device of a fluid system, the method including determining whether at least one pressure sensor is functional and if the at least one pressure sensor is considered functional, determining whether a bypass valve is functional and if the bypass valve is considered functional, determining whether at least one flow sensor is functional, if the at least one flow sensor is considered dysfunctional, a flow sensor fault is raised; and otherwise if the at least one pressure sensor is considered dysfunctional, using the at least one flow sensor to determine whether the bypass valve is functional, if the bypass valve is considered functional, determining whether at least one pump is functional, a pump alert is raised if the at least one pump is considered dysfunctional.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters
G01L 27/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus for measuring fluid pressure
A diagnostic method of a system having at least one device under test and at least one peripheral device, the diagnostic method including obtaining a response of a test action conducted on the at least one device under test; and obtaining a response of a test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device; wherein if both the response of the test action conducted on the at least one device under test deviates from an expected result based on the test action conducted on the at least one device under test and the response of the test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device deviates from an expected result based on the test action conducted on the at least one peripheral device, a cross-wire fault is raised.
A method for formulating a service prognosis for an appliance, the method including determining a representative usage during a current period of time, extrapolating a prior usage based on the representative usage for a prior period of time to result in a prior usage and determining the service prognosis based on substantially the prior usage.
A heating system including a heating device; a thermal battery loop including a thermal battery and a pump configured to circulate a working fluid through the thermal battery; a fluid conductor for receiving the first fluid at an inlet at a first temperature and delivering the first fluid at a second temperature; a first heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the heating device and the fluid conductor at a first location of the fluid conductor; a second heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the thermal battery loop and the heating device; and a third heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the thermal battery and the fluid conductor at a second location of the fluid conductor, wherein the second location of the fluid conductor is a location downstream from the first location of the fluid conductor between the inlet and the outlet of the fluid conductor.
A method for identifying the potential location of a leak in a water heating system to one of a hot side and a cold side of the water heating system, the hot side of the water heating system receives incoming water at an inlet, the hot side of the water heating system including a bypass line connected in parallel to at least one heater line, a pressure sensor disposed on an exit of the hot side of the water heating system, the cold side of the water heating system receives incoming water at the inlet, a master valve disposed on an upstream location of the inlet, a first valve disposed on the bypass line and a second valve disposed on the at least one heater line, the method includes closing the master valve; opening the master valve; and closing the first valve and the second valve.
G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
A system for heating a first fluid flow from a first temperature to a second temperature, the system including a hot water supply line for receiving the first fluid flow at a first end and exhausting the first fluid flow at a second end; and a heating system including a heat engine, a thermal battery and a heat exchanger, wherein the thermal battery is configured to be replenished at a point of heat transfer by the heat engine and the hot water supply line is configured to receive heat from the thermal battery via the heat exchanger to elevate the temperature of the first fluid flow from the first temperature to the second temperature.
A heating system including a heat pump; a thermal battery loop including a thermal battery and a pump configured to circulate a working fluid through the thermal battery; a fluid conductor for receiving the first fluid at an inlet at a first temperature and delivering the first fluid at a second temperature; a first heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the heat pump and the fluid conductor at a first location of the fluid conductor; a second heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the thermal battery loop and the heat pump; and a third heat exchanger configured to thermally couple the thermal battery and the fluid conductor at a second location of the fluid conductor, wherein the second location of the fluid conductor is a location downstream from the first location of the fluid conductor between the inlet and the outlet of the fluid conductor.
A thermal recovery device for recovering waste heat from a sink having a bottom plate, the bottom plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom plate being a thermal conductor, the thermal recovery device including: a tube including an inlet and an outlet, the tube thermally connected to the bottom surface, wherein thermal communication exists between the top surface and a fluid in the tube, a demand for the fluid causes the fluid to flow through the tube and heat transfer to the fluid which raises the temperature of the fluid prior to entering a heater and subsequently arriving at the top surface of the bottom plate of the sink from which the heat is transferred, reducing the heating load of the heater due to the demand of the fluid.
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28D 1/06 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits forming part of, or being attached to, the tank containing the body of fluid
E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks
A method for determining a failure mode of a comfort device, the method includes obtaining a first input during a first operation of the comfort device, wherein the first operation is a known normal operation; classifying the first input into a class including a series of attributes and storing the first input in a database of input classes; obtaining a second input during a second operation of the comfort device; and classifying the second input into a class including a series of attributes and comparing the class of the second input to the class of the first input in a first comparison, wherein if a match exists, comparing the series of attributes of the second input to the series of attributes of the first input in a second comparison, wherein if a discrepancy is detected, a warning is raised.
A present heating system or heating and cooling system does not include a tank for storing potable hot water in anticipation of a potable hot water demand. Although one or more temperature sensors may be used for providing feedback to heating of the contents of a tank water heater to achieve a setpoint temperature, the effect of stratification can cause layers of fluid having different temperatures in the tank water heater. Therefore, although portions of the contents of a water heater may be disposed at a setpoint temperature that is unfavorable for Legionella proliferation, there potentially exists other portions that may be disposed at temperatures suitable for Legionella proliferation, especially when the contents have been left unused for an extended period of time.
A heating system including a water conductor, a valve configured to cooperate with a fluid moving device which together operable to selectively circulate a heat transfer fluid in at least one of a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit, a heat exchanger and a blower operable to supply a stream of fluid over the heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger is fluidly connected to the first fluid circuit, wherein the heat exchanger being disposed to transfer heat between the heat transfer fluid and the heat exchanger, a coil fluidly connected to the second fluid circuit, wherein the coil is configured to be disposed on a drainage tube to transfer heat between the heat transfer fluid and the coil, a final heat exchanger configured for thermally coupling the first fluid circuit and the water conductor and the second fluid circuit and the water conductor.
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
A sanitizing system for sanitizing a water flow at a point of use, the sanitizing system including an ozone demand indicator configured for determining the existence of a demand for ozone in the water flow; an ozone generator configured to be disposed no more than about 72 inches upstream of the point of use on a fluid conductor supplying the water flow at the point of use, wherein ozone generated by the ozone generator is configured to be disposed in the water flow to sanitize the water flow; and a controller operable to control the ozone demand indicator and the ozone generator responsive to the ozone demand indicator, wherein the controller is configured to cause the ozone generator to start generating ozone upon receiving an indication from the ozone demand indicator that the demand for ozone exists.
A method for controlling ozonation in a water supply system including an ozonator, a controller functionally connected to the ozonator, a flow meter configured for detecting a flowrate through the water supply system, a valve configured for turning on or off of the water supply system, the method including using the controller for; determining at least one event from flowrate data of the flow meter over a time period of a plurality of days, the at least one event including a time span of a day in which the flowrate remains below or at a threshold value over the time span of a day within each day of the plurality of days; determining overlaps of the at least one event of all days within the time period; determining a frequency of the overlaps of the at least one event over the time period and determining a requirement for ozone.
A method for controlling a system including a heat pump, a space heater, space cooler, a thermal battery, an electrical battery and a grid access system, including: turning on at least one of the heat pump, charging of the thermal battery, discharging of the thermal battery, charging of the electric battery and discharging of the electric battery if a hot water demand exists; turning on at least one of the water heater, charging of the thermal battery, discharging of the thermal battery, charging of the electric battery and discharging of the electric battery if a space heating demand exists; turning on at least one of the water heater, charging of the thermal battery, charging of the electric battery and discharging of the electric battery if a space cooling demand exists; and backfeeding electricity from the electric battery to a grid through the grid access system if electricity sale is desired.
A passive heater for heating a drainage tube, the passive heater including: an elongated flexible thermal conductor including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be disposed in contacting relationship with a heat source and at least a portion of the elongated flexible thermal conductor is configured to be disposed in contacting relationship with a portion of the drainage tube; and an eyelet disposed on the first end, the eyelet configured to facilitate the securement of the elongated flexible thermal conductor to the heat source, wherein the first end is configured to receive heat and transmit it along the elongated flexible thermal conductor to increase temperature of the portion of the drainage tube to prevent freezing of a fluid through the drainage tube.
A fitting including a main tube including a central axis, a first end and a second end; a branch tube including a central axis, a first end and a second end, wherein the branch tube extending at the first end of the branch tube from the main tube in a first direction between the first end and the second end of the main tube to the second end of the branch tube; a first sub-tube extending from the main tube between the first end and the second end of the main tube in a second direction.
A modular exhaust configured for exhausting a flue flow of a heat exchanger, the modular exhaust including a cross tube including an inlet end, an exit end and a central axis, wherein the cross tube configured for receiving the flue flow at the inlet end and channeling the flue flow to the exit end; a condensate drainage exit aperture disposed on a bottom portion of the cross tube, the condensate drainage exit aperture configured for draining condensate from the first heat exchanger; and a vertical tube including a central axis, a top end and a bottom end, the cross tube configured to be connected at the exit end of the cross tube to a portion of the vertical tube disposed between the top end and the bottom end, the central axis of the cross tube is not disposed perpendicularly with respect to the central axis of the vertical tube.
An enclosure for a water heating system for a service selected from the group consisting of receiving water through a water inlet port, recirculating water through a recirculation port, outputting a heated water supply through a water outlet port, receiving a gas supply through a gas inlet port, receiving an air supply through an air inlet port and a combustion exhaust through an exhaust port, the enclosure including a wall through which at least one of the water inlet port, the recirculation port, the water outlet port, the gas inlet port, the air inlet port and the exhaust port is disposed, the wall is configured to be removable for access to equipment disposed inside the enclosure, the equipment is connected to the at least one of the water inlet port, the recirculation port, the water outlet port, the gas inlet port, the air inlet port and the exhaust port.
A method for controlling an on-demand high volume capable fluid heating system that supplies a total heating power at a turndown ratio and a total flowrate of a fluid supply, the fluid heating system comprising a plurality of heat exchangers fluidly connected in parallel, each of the plurality of heat exchangers comprising: a fluid conductor, wherein each of the plurality of heat exchangers contributes to the total heating power and a portion of the total flowrate of the fluid supply through the fluid conductor; an inlet conductor configured to connect the fluid supply to the plurality of heat exchangers; an outlet conductor configured for receiving the fluid supply downstream of the plurality of heat exchangers; an auxiliary conductor connecting the inlet conductor at a first location and the outlet conductor, the auxiliary conductor comprising a modulating valve; and a pump disposed downstream from the first location on the inlet conductor.
A system for heating a first fluid flow from a first temperature to a second temperature, the system including a hot water supply line for receiving the first fluid flow at a first end and exhausting the first fluid flow at a second end; and a heating system including a heat engine, a thermal battery and a heat exchanger, wherein the thermal battery is configured to be replenished at a point of heat transfer by the heat engine and the hot water supply line is configured to receive heat from the thermal battery via the heat exchanger to elevate the temperature of the first fluid flow from the first temperature to the second temperature.
A passive heater for heating a drainage tube, the passive heater including: an elongated flexible thermal conductor including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be disposed in contacting relationship with a heat source and at least a portion of the elongated flexible thermal conductor is configured to be disposed in contacting relationship with a portion of the drainage tube; and an eyelet disposed on the first end, the eyelet configured to facilitate the securement of the elongated flexible thermal conductor to the heat source, wherein the first end is configured to receive heat and transmit it along the elongated flexible thermal conductor to increase temperature of the portion of the drainage tube to prevent freezing of a fluid through the drainage tube.
A structure for detecting a leak, wherein the structure is supported upon a supporting surface, the structure including a leak detector; and a bottom-facing surface comprising an inverted depression in which the leak detector is disposed, the inverted depression is configured to be suitable for inducing capillary actions in a liquid collected on the supporting surface, wherein when the inverted depression comes in contact with the liquid at its periphery, the liquid is drawn to the leak detector to be detected.
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
A device including: a sensor for monitoring a pressure of a fluid system to produce pressure signals over a period; and a controller configured for: receiving the pressure signals over the period; establishing an operating pressure zone corresponding to the pressure signals over the period, the operating pressure zone is representative of a normal operation zone of the fluid system, the normal operation zone defined by an area bounded by a low pressure level and high pressure level, wherein the high pressure level is disposed at a level at least at a maximum pressure of the pressure signals over the period and the low pressure level is disposed at a level at most at a minimum pressure of the pressure signals over the period.
G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
G05B 19/416 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
A guide system including a top end, a bottom end, a lumen and a plurality of openings, the system is disposed within a coil lumen at the bottom end of the heat exchanger coil with the bottom end of the system extending beyond the bottom end of the coil in a direction from the top end to the bottom end of the coil, the system configured in a shape of the coil lumen and the openings are disposed on the bottom end of the system, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to channel the flue flow from a burner through a path to heat a fluid flow of the coil before entering the lumen of the system via the openings to avoid a pressure drop due to a tendency for the flue flow to follow a path defined by a shape of the bottom end of the coil.
F24H 1/43 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with water tube or tubes helically or spirally coiled
F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL Details
F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
F28F 9/22 - Arrangements for directing heat-exchange media into successive compartments, e.g. arrangements of guide plates
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In situ fuel-to-air ratio (FAR) sensor for combustion using a Fourier based flame ionization probe
A means of detecting the in-situ fuel-to-air-ratio (FAR) in a combustor or flame zone using a Fourier-based flame ionization probe is presented. The use of multiple excitation frequencies and its detection at certain frequencies or combinations of harmonics of those excitation frequencies, namely, the inter-modulation distortion, provides a novel means of extracting a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) FAR measurement in a combustor.
F02D 35/02 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for on interior conditions
A heat exchanger including more than one fluid conductor, each of the fluid conductors is configured to receive a distinct flow of fluid and heat from only one heat source, wherein the coils are configured to be interleaved to form a structure of a single-sized lumen in which the heat source is disposed.
F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
F28D 7/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28F 9/24 - Arrangements for promoting turbulent flow of heat-exchange media, e.g. by plates
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28F 13/16 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by applying an electrostatic field to the body of the heat-exchange medium
F24H 1/52 - Water heaters for central heating incorporating heaters for domestic water incorporating heat exchangers for domestic water
F28F 27/02 - Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels
F24H 1/43 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with water tube or tubes helically or spirally coiled
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
F24D 3/08 - Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
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Condensate neutralizer system including condensate device health monitoring
A condensate neutralizer system for treating condensate of a condensate generating device, the condensate neutralizer system including a container having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is configured to receive condensate from the condensate generating device, the container is configured to contain a condensate neutralizing material useful for treating the condensate and the outlet is configured to drain condensate treated with the condensate neutralizing material; a controller; and a pH meter functionally connected to said controller, the pH meter is configured to take pH measurements of the treated condensate, the measurements are configured to be compared to a fault pattern, wherein the fault pattern is defined by a condition where the pH measurements are lower than a pre-determined pH level and if a fault is determined to exist, a warning is raised or a delivery of replenishment of the condensate neutralizing material is initiated.
B01D 5/00 - Condensation of vapoursRecovering volatile solvents by condensation
F24H 8/00 - Fluid heaters characterised by means for extracting latent heat from flue gases by means of condensation
F24B 7/00 - Stoves, ranges, or flue-gas ducts, with additional provisions for convection heating
B01D 53/34 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
A system for detecting a leak in a condensate generating device, the system including a pH sensor configured for measuring the pH of a condensate of the condensate generating device; and a controller operably connected to the pH sensor, the controller configured for measuring a rate of pH change over time of the condensate and a pH level of the condensate, wherein if the rate of pH change over time is greater than the pre-determined rate of pH over time and the pH level is greater than the pre-determined pH level, a leak in the condensate generating device is determined to have occurred.
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
A guide system including a top end, a bottom end, a lumen and a plurality of openings, the system is disposed within a coil lumen at the bottom end of the heat exchanger coil with the bottom end of the system extending beyond the bottom end of the coil in a direction from the top end to the bottom end of the coil, the system configured in a shape of the coil lumen and the openings are disposed on the bottom end of the system, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to channel the flue flow from a burner through a path to heat a fluid flow of the coil before entering the lumen of the system via the openings to avoid a pressure drop due to a tendency for the flue flow to follow a path defined by a shape of the bottom end of the coil.
F24H 1/16 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium by tubes, e.g. bent in serpentine form helically or spirally coiled
F24H 1/20 - Water-storage heaters with immersed heating elements, e.g. electric elements or furnace tubes
F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
F24H 9/14 - Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters
F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL Details
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for hot water heaters, namely, software for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers; Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for hot water heaters, namely, software for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers; Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers
A zero pressure drop water heating system comprising a cold side conductor having a receiving end and a closed end; a hot side conductor having an exit end and a closed end; a pump; a bypass conductor having a first end, a second end and a bypass valve, wherein the first end is adapted to the receiving end and the second end is adapted to the exit end; at least one heat exchanger having a flow valve; a heat exchanger inlet temperature sensor disposed on the inlet of one of the at least one heat exchanger; an outlet temperature sensor disposed at an outlet of the at least one heat exchanger closest to the exit end; a system outlet temperature sensor disposed on the exit end and a system inlet temperature sensor disposed on the receiving end.
F24H 1/10 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium
F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24H 1/08 - Packaged or self-contained boilers, i.e. water heaters with control devices and pump in a single unit
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In situ fuel-to-air ratio (FAR) sensor for combustion using a fourier based flame ionization probe
A means of detecting the in-situ fuel-to-air-ratio (FAR) in a combustor or flame zone using a Fourier-based flame ionization probe is presented. The use of multiple excitation frequencies and its detection at certain frequencies or combinations of harmonics of those excitation frequencies, namely, the inter-modulation distortion, provides a novel means of extracting a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) FAR measurement in a combustor.
G01N 27/62 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating the ionisation of gases, e.g. aerosolsInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode
A burner including a burner tube including a side wall, a first longitudinal end configured for receiving a fuel mixture flow, a closed second longitudinal end, a chamber defined by the interior flow space of the burner tube, the cross-sectional area of the burner tube is larger at the first longitudinal end than the cross-sectional area of the burner tube at the second longitudinal end; and a plate disposed on the first longitudinal end, isolating the chamber from a space upstream of the chamber, the plate further includes a plurality of openings disposed in a spiral format on the plate and a plurality of baffles, each baffle coupled to one of the plurality of openings of the plate, each of the plurality of baffles is configured to direct a portion of the fuel mixture flow through one of the openings from the space upstream of the chamber into the chamber.
A heat exchanger including (a) a fluid conductor including a heat exchange tubing including a first end and a lumen; and (b) a first connecting tubing including an outer surface, a lumen and a first sealing ring disposed about the outer surface of the first connecting tubing, wherein the first connecting tubing is configured for insertion into the lumen of the heat exchange tubing at the first end such that the first sealing ring comes in sealing engagement with the first connecting tubing and the heat exchange tubing while allowing relative movement between the heat exchange tubing and the first connecting tubing and a fluid flow is confined within a lumen formed of the lumen of the first connecting tubing and the lumen of the heat exchange tubing.
F28F 1/10 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses
F28D 7/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software for hot water heaters, namely, software for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters
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On-demand tankless high volume capable water heating system
An on-demand high volume capable fluid heating system for supplying a total heating power at a turndown ratio and a total flowrate of a fluid supply, the fluid heating system comprising a plurality of heat exchangers fluidly connected in parallel, each of the plurality of heat exchangers comprising: a fluid conductor, wherein each of the plurality of heat exchangers contributes to the total heating power and a portion of the total flowrate of the fluid supply through the fluid conductor; an inlet conductor configured to connect the fluid supply to the plurality of heat exchangers; an outlet conductor configured for receiving the fluid supply downstream of the plurality of heat exchangers; an auxiliary conductor connecting the inlet conductor at a first location and the outlet conductor, the auxiliary conductor comprising a modulating valve; and a pump disposed downstream from the first location on the inlet conductor.
A heat exchanger including more than one fluid conductor, each of the fluid conductors is configured to receive a distinct flow of fluid and heat from only one heat source, wherein the coils are configured to be interleaved to form a structure of a single-sized lumen in which the heat source is disposed.
F25B 29/00 - Combined heating and refrigeration systems, e.g. operating alternately or simultaneously
F28D 7/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28F 9/24 - Arrangements for promoting turbulent flow of heat-exchange media, e.g. by plates
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28F 13/16 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by applying an electrostatic field to the body of the heat-exchange medium
F24H 1/52 - Water heaters for central heating incorporating heaters for domestic water incorporating heat exchangers for domestic water
F28F 27/02 - Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels
F24H 1/43 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with water tube or tubes helically or spirally coiled
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
F24D 3/08 - Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
A condensate neutralizer device for treating a condensate flow, the condensate neutralizer device includes a compartment adapted to receive condensate neutralizing materials therein, the compartment having an inlet end and an outlet end, a plurality of apertures disposed only on a bottom surface of each of the inlet end and the outlet end of the compartment. The compartment is configured to receive the condensate flow traversing upwardly through the plurality of apertures at the inlet end in a direction from the inlet end to the outlet end through the condensate neutralizing materials before allowing a treated flow of the condensate flow to traverse downwardly through the plurality of apertures at the outlet end to exit the compartment as an effluent.
A condensate neutralizer system for treating condensate of a condensate generating device, the condensate neutralizer system including a container having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is configured to receive condensate from the condensate generating device, the container is configured to contain a condensate neutralizing material useful for treating the condensate and the outlet is configured to drain condensate treated with the condensate neutralizing material; a controller; and a pH meter functionally connected to said controller, the pH meter is configured to take pH measurements of the treated condensate, the measurements are configured to be compared to a fault pattern, wherein the fault pattern is defined by a condition where the pH measurements are lower than a pre-determined pH level and if a fault is determined to exist, a warning is raised or a delivery of replenishment of the condensate neutralizing material is initiated.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked hot water heaters in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry; Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Water heaters
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for hot water heater sizing information; Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked hot water heaters in the internet of things (IoT); not generally intended for and not dedicated for use with pools, spas, hot tubs, or landscaping installations Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry, not generally intended for and not dedicated for use with pools, spas, hot tubs, or landscaping installations Electronic monitoring of water heaters, furnaces and building equipment using computers and sensors not generally intended for and not dedicated for use with pools, spas, hot tubs, or landscaping installations
Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry, not generally intended for and not dedicated for use with pools, spas, hot tubs, or landscaping installations
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Water heaters; Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked hot water heaters in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Water heaters; Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked hot water heaters in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Water heaters; Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry, not generally intended for and not dedicated for use with pools, spas, hot tubs, or landscaping installations
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and controlling hot water heaters and boilers; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked hot water heaters in the internet of things (IoT) Hot water heaters; Tankless water heaters; Water heaters; Condensate neutralizers for use in the heating industry
A high turn-down burner adapted to receive a fuel flow for combustion including an outer housing including a central axis, a side wall having a top edge and a bottom edge, a plurality of apertures disposed on the side wall, a top wall adjoining the side wall at the top edge and a bottom wall adjoining the side wall at the bottom edge; an inner housing including a central axis, a side wall, a plurality of apertures disposed on the side wall, the inner housing is coaxially rotatable with respect to the outer housing; and an actuator adapted to harness and convert the power exerted by the fuel flow to a movement of the inner housing with respect to the outer housing, wherein the alignment of the apertures of the inner and outer housings is adapted to modify an effective combustion area of the burner.
F23D 14/60 - Devices for simultaneous control of gas and combustion air
F23D 14/58 - Nozzles characterised by the shape or arrangement of the outlet or outlets from the nozzle, e.g. of annular configuration
F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
F24H 1/43 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with water tube or tubes helically or spirally coiled
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Combined heating system capable of bi-directional heating
A combined heating system comprising a first heating subsystem including a first fluid conductor, a first heating unit adapted to heat a first fluid and output the first fluid at the outlet of the first fluid conductor, and a fluid mover adapted to move the first fluid through the first heating unit, a second heating subsystem including a second fluid conductor adapted to receive a second fluid, a third fluid conductor, a second heating unit adapted to heat the second fluid and output the heated second fluid in the third fluid conductor, a fluid mover adapted to move the second fluid from the outlet of the third fluid conductor to the inlet of the second fluid conductor, at least one heat exchanger operably connected to a downstream location of the first heating unit and a fourth fluid conductor connecting the second fluid conductor and the third fluid conductor.
A multi-temperature output fluid heating system including an input for receiving a fluid supply, a single heating source, a first output, a second output and a bypass path. The first output is fluidly connected to the input, where the first output is adapted for control by a first control device and to receive heat from the single heating source to achieve a first temperature at the first output. The bypass path fluidly connects the input and the second output. The input is adapted to empty a first portion of the fluid supply into the first output and a second portion of the input into the bypass path. The second output is adapted to receive an output from the first output and an output from the bypass path to achieve a second temperature.
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24D 3/08 - Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
F24H 1/08 - Packaged or self-contained boilers, i.e. water heaters with control devices and pump in a single unit
F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
F24H 1/48 - Water heaters for central heating incorporating heaters for domestic water
F24H 1/52 - Water heaters for central heating incorporating heaters for domestic water incorporating heat exchangers for domestic water
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Combined hot water and air heating and conditioning system including heat pump
A combined hot water and air heating and conditioning system including a first heat exchanger, a heat pump, a chilling tower loop, a burner and a second heat exchanger to provide hot water, air heating and air cooling. The system provides hot water, air heating and cooling all in one single unit. The system utilizes a heat pump to remove heat from ambient air and transfer the rejected heat into a hot water system, thereby using waste heat to heat the hot water system. The system utilizes a heat exchanger not only for the purpose of transferring heat from a heating source to a fluid in the heat exchanger but also for the purpose of dissipating heat from the fluid in the heat exchanger to the surroundings of the heat exchanger, thereby allowing a heat pump to act both as an air heating and conditioning device.
F24D 19/00 - DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMSDOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMSELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR Details
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
F24H 1/44 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups
F24H 8/00 - Fluid heaters characterised by means for extracting latent heat from flue gases by means of condensation
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F23J 15/06 - Arrangements of devices for treating smoke or fumes of coolers
