Abstract

The present invention relates to a heater module comprising: a heat exchanger including: a first volume comprising a nano-fluid; and a second volume surrounding the first volume and in thermal communication with the first volume for a secondary fluid to circulate within, wherein the second volume comprises a secondary fluid inlet and a secondary fluid outlet; the heating module further comprising an electric heating element located within the first volume; wherein in use the electric heating element is configured to heat the nano-fluid within the first volume, and wherein the heated nano-fluid is configured to heat the secondary fluid circulating within the second volume by conduction and/or convection. The invention further includes a boiler comprising a plurality of heater modules, and a method for controlling the heating output of the boiler.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 15/174 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature
• F24H 15/32 - Control of valves of switching valves
• F24H 15/37 - Control of heat-generating means in heaters of electric heaters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heater module comprising: a heat exchanger including: a first volume comprising a nano-fluid; and a second volume surrounding the first volume and in thermal communication with the first volume for a secondary fluid to circulate within, wherein the second volume comprises a secondary fluid inlet and a secondary fluid outlet; the heating module further comprising an electric heating element located within the first volume; wherein in use the electric heating element is configured to heat the nano-fluid within the first volume, and wherein the heated nano-fluid is configured to heat the secondary fluid circulating within the second volume by conduction and/or convection. The invention further includes a boiler comprising a plurality of heater modules, and a method for controlling the heating output of the boiler.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 12/02 - Other central heating systems having more than one heat source
• 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 15/174 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature
• F24H 15/32 - Control of valves of switching valves
• F24H 15/37 - Control of heat-generating means in heaters of electric heaters
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heater module comprising: a heat exchanger including: a first volume comprising a nano-fluid; and a second volume surrounding the first volume and in thermal communication with the first volume for a secondary fluid to circulate within, wherein the second volume comprises a secondary fluid inlet and a secondary fluid outlet; the heating module further comprising an electric heating element located within the first volume; wherein in use the electric heating element is configured to heat the nano-fluid within the first volume, and wherein the heated nano-fluid is configured to heat the secondary fluid circulating within the second volume by conduction and/or convection. The invention further includes a boiler comprising a plurality of heater modules, and a method for controlling the heating output of the boiler.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• F24D 12/02 - Other central heating systems having more than one heat source
• F24H 15/174 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature
• F24H 15/32 - Control of valves of switching valves
• F24H 15/37 - Control of heat-generating means in heaters of electric heaters
• F28D 15/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls
• F28F 23/00 - Features relating to the use of intermediate heat-exchange materials, e.g. selection of compositions
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus