Patents - stay tuned to the technology

Inventors list

Assignees list

Classification tree browser

Top 100 Inventors

Top 100 Assignees


With auxiliary heat source for fluent medium

Subclass of:

126 - Stoves and furnaces

126569000 - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR

Patent class list (only not empty are listed)

Deeper subclasses:

Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
126609000 With auxiliary heat source for fluent medium 41
20100037888SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP ELECTRIC HEATING - A system for heating water including a water heater and a solar collector is provided. The water heater includes a water storage tank, a heating element positioned within the bottom end of the water tank and a lower thermostat configured to selectively activate the heating element as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of the thermostat. A tank heat exchanger is also positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The tank heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The solar collector is fluidly coupled to the tank heat exchanger of the water heater for circulating the fluid medium through the tank heat exchanger.02-18-2010
20100154781SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING A FUEL USING A SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM - An embodiment of the present invention may take the form of a system and method that may use at least one solar heating system to heat the fuel consumed by a turbomachine. An embodiment of the present invention may incorporate concentrated solar power (CSP). Generally, CSP systems incorporate a plurality of lenses, mirrors, or combinations thereof and a tracking system to focus a large area of sunlight forming a small concentrated beam of light. The concentrated light may then be used as a heat source. In an embodiment of the present invention, the heat source may be used to partially or completely heat the fuel consumed by a turbomachine. CSP systems may take the form of a solar trough system, a parabolic dish system, a solar power tower system, or the like.06-24-2010
20100326428METHOD FOR HEATING FRESH WATER FOR DOMESTIC OR INDUSTRIAL USE - A method and apparatus for heating service water and providing heat for the heating of buildings, if required, including a first heat source, a storage tank, and a service water heat exchanger for heating service water, where a simple, robust and efficient system is attained by connecting the first channel of the service water heat exchanger in parallel with the storage tank and by providing a control device, which controls the first circulator pump and the second circulator pump in such a way that in a first operational state the mass flow of the heat transport medium through the first heat source is greater than the mass flow of the heat transport medium through the first channel of the service water heat exchanger, and that in a second operational state the mass flow of the heat transport medium through the first heat source is smaller than the mass flow of the heat transport medium through the first channel of the service water heat exchanger12-30-2010
20110017200INTEGRATED OFF-GRID THERMAL APPLIANCE - A thermal device includes a solar collector configured to concentrate solar energy in a heated zone, and a combustion area configured to provide thermal energy to the heated zone simultaneously with the concentrated solar energy from the solar collector. The heated zone may include two or more locations, wherein the solar energy is primarily concentrated at only one of the two or more locations at any particular time.01-27-2011
20110094500Efficiency of Systems and Methods for Operating Environmental Equipment Utilizing Energy Obtained from Manufactured Surface Coverings - A system for operating environmental equipment with improved efficiency including a surface covering having fluid carrying conduits and surface structure heated by solar radiation to heat the fluid with the fluid carrying conduits having non-round cross-sectional shapes to provide increased heat transfer contact surfaces, a heat exchanger communicating with the conduits and energy conversion equipment coupled with the heat exchanger to utilize the heat generated energy for operation.04-28-2011
20110139146Superheated Steam Generator, Electric Power Generating Ship, and Connection Robot - A superheated steam generator for generating superheated steam is disclosed that can be converted into electric energy by adsorbing water into zeolite and desorbing water from zeolite by use of solar heat source energy and seawater source energy. The superheated steam generator using zeolite is provided with a water supply device for causing the zeolite to adsorb mist-state moisture and heat the zeolite, a zeolite boiler system including a desorption heater for desorbing water molecules adsorbed onto the zeolite and heating the zeolite to produce the superheated steam, a low-temperature purified water tank for storing purified water that can be subjected to heat exchange with at least one of seawater and surface water, and for supplying purified water energy subsequent to the heat exchange to the water supply device, and an atomization device for generating the purified water supplied to the water supply device as the mist-state moisture.06-16-2011
20110203575Thermodynamic/Solar Steam Generator - Disclosed is a process for generating and superheating steam.08-25-2011
20120060829ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH SOLAR WATER HEATER - A water heater system is provided with a solar water heater and an electric water heater having one or more electric heating elements. The solar and electric water heaters are configured to provide a common hot water output. A controller is operatively configured with the water heaters and receives a first signal indicative of a current power demand state of an associated electric utility. In response to the received signal, the controller operates the electric water heater in an energy savings mode during periods of high power demand wherein power consumption of the electric heating elements is restricted. The controller is operatively configured to modulate the degree of power consumption restriction placed on the electric heating elements in the energy savings mode as a function of current hot water supply capacity of the solar water heater.03-15-2012
20120167873SOLAR POWERED HEATING SYSTEM FOR WORKING FLUID - A working fluid heating system that utilizes solar energy and fuel-fired heaters to heat the working fluid is provided. The system may have a fuel heating plant that has a first fuel-fired heater to heat a first portion of working fluid, a solar heating plant that has both a solar thermal-energy heater and a second fuel-fired heater to heat a second portion of working fluid. The first and second portions may join in a pipeline to supply heated working fluid to a facility such as an electrical generation facility, desalination facility, petrochemical facility, enhanced oil recovery facility, or air conditioning facility.07-05-2012
20130118477FREEZE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR SOLAR RECEIVER - A solar receiver has an arrangement of heat transfer surfaces and a heat transfer fluid phase separator, such as a vertical steam/water separator, fluidly interconnected thereto. The receiver includes a plurality of heat transfer fluid filled components, and at least one alternate heat source. When various temperature measurements indicate freezing or solidification of the fluid is possible, the alternate heat source is activated to maintain a temperature of the fluid greater than the freezing/solidification point of the fluid. The application of the alternate heat source further induces natural circulation of the fluid within the components, further providing freeze/solidification protection to the receiver. A controller may be configured to receive sensed temperatures of the fluid, components, ambient air, etc., and use these temperatures relative to a threshold temperature to activate, vary output, and deactivate one or more alternate heat sources.05-16-2013
20140014090SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM - A solar energy system comprising: solar collector having thermo-oil piping and three thermo-oil valves; three tanks each having steam inlet and outlet valves; an electric generator device downstream of the three tanks; and a controller, wherein a flow of thermo-oil is alternatively controllable to flow into each of the three tanks wherein fluid in the three tanks is alternatively heatable to a gaseous phase and providable to the electric generator device for producing electrical energy.01-16-2014
20140345599OILFIELD APPLICATION OF SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION - Solar energy is collected and used for various industrial processes, such as oilfield applications, e.g. generating steam that is injected downhole, enabling enhanced oil recovery. Solar energy is indirectly collected using a heat transfer fluid in a solar collector, delivering heat to a heat exchanger that in turn delivers heat into oilfield feedwater, producing hotter water or steam. Solar energy is directly collected by directly generating steam with solar collectors, and then injecting the steam downhole. Solar energy is collected to preheat water that is then fed into fuel-fired steam generators that in turn produce steam for downhole injection. Solar energy is collected to produce electricity via a Rankine cycle turbine generator, and rejected heat warms feedwater for fuel-fired steam generators. Solar energy is collected (directly or indirectly) to deliver heat to a heater-treater, with optional fuel-fired additional heat generation.11-27-2014
20150136114RENEWABLE ENERGY STORING - A heat buffering system that has a hydrant boiler for storing energy and a hut for housing the hydrant boiler outside a building being heated using the energy stored in the hydrant boiler. The hut is insulated. The system has a heat source coupling for connecting a local solar energy collector to the hydrant boiler. Heat is stored in the hydrant boiler in separately controllable layers. Heat is transferred from one of the layers to at least one other layer. A controller is configured to control charging and discharging of the hydrant boiler based on the weather forecast. Buffered energy can be used for heating the building or for selling to others via district heating.05-21-2015
20180023804WATER TREATMENT AND STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND A METHOD USING SAME01-25-2018
126610000 In a tank 5
20090260622SOLAR STEAM GENERATOR HAVING A STANDBY HEAT SUPPLY SYSTEM - A standby heat supply system is provided for a solar receiver steam generator to maintain the system at a relatively constant temperature during the nocturnal period when solar radiation is unavailable. An exemplary solar steam generator having a standby heat supply system includes a steam loop having at least one solar panel, a steam drum and circulating pump, whereby solar energy heats the water to generate steam which is provided to the steam drum. The standby heat supply system includes an external standby heater wherein the water from the steam drum is provided to the external standby heater. A heat isolation valve is actuated during the nocturnal period to allow the water to circulate through the standby heater. Another exemplary embodiment of a solar steam generator includes an internal standby heat supply system having heater elements immersed in the steam drum for direct heating of the water during nocturnal periods.10-22-2009
20100199973SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - A system for heating a liquid, such as water, the system including a collector and a storage tank, wherein the collector and the storage tank are fluidly coupled together via a manifold. The collector includes a plurality of heat pipes which extend into the manifold. Solar energy is absorbed by the heat pipes and passed to liquid in the manifold, which in turn, is passed to the storage tank.08-12-2010
20110017201Simple design to make solar water heating affordable and compatible with conventional water heaters - The objective of this invention is to make solar water heating affordable and compatible with conventional gas or electric water heaters. Solar energy is clean and renewable. However, solar water heating has not been in wide use in the US mainly due to two reasons: first, the cost of a current solar water heater is generally too expensive for an average household; second, a typical solar water heater uses ethylene glycerol as a heat transfer fluid to prevent freezing and needs additional space for an extra exchange tank. Our design includes evacuated tube collector panels for efficient collection of solar energy, utilizes two unique three-way adaptors to connect solar collector panels to a conventional water heater for storing solar hot water, and is operational even in freezing temperature. These improvements eliminate the need for an extra exchange tank and significantly reduce the cost of a solar water heater.01-27-2011
20120132195Convection Driven Two-Component Solar Water Heater Using All-Glass Evacuated Tubes with a Heat Separator - A solar water heater including a heat separator containing either a single partition wall that connects in parallel colder water entering all-glass evacuated tubes with hotter water exiting the same all-glass evacuated tubes, or a number of partition walls that connect in series colder water entering each all-glass evacuated tube with hotter water exiting each all-glass evacuated tube. As water in the evacuated tubes is heated by solar radiation, a hydrodynamic head is created which forces the hot water in the evacuated tubes to flow automatically into the hot water compartment(s) of the heat separator(s) and subsequently through an insulated pipe to a water tank without requiring a pump. The cool water in the water tank flows automatically through an insulated pipe back into the cool water compartment(s) of the heat separator(s) in order to preserve flow continuity.05-31-2012
20130014745SOLAR 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.01-17-2013
126611000 In a heat exchanger 2
20110030674ENERGY GENERATING ROOF SYSTEM - An energy generating system comprising a conduit comprising an energy collection portion and a heat exchange portion, wherein the energy collection portion of the conduit is located within an air filled space or a sewer gas exhaust pipe or a ventilation duct, wherein the conduit is adapted to transport a first fluid, wherein the first fluid is adapted to absorb thermal energy when passing through the energy collection portion of the conduit and a first heat exchanger adapted to exchange heat with the first fluid passing through the heat exchange portion of the conduit.02-10-2011
20160047556In-line heated solar thermal storage collector - A system for solar assisted water heating provides hot water to a user at a lower cost, higher energy efficiency, and with a quicker response time than conventional systems, reducing energy losses, and improving user comfort. The basic architecture includes four main components: a solar collector, a heat exchanger, an in-line heater, and a control system. A transient heat profile of a first temperature in a primary loop is measured while a first flow generator G02-18-2016
126612000 In the collector 1
20140083414Solar Heater for Liquids - This invention refers to an improved solar fluid heater with respect to the one submitted in patent application MX/a/2010/005129, which main improvement consist of a protective elastic membrane in the solar collector, allowing for the heating of any kind of liquid besides water, in which the solar collector design allows for the reception of solar radiation in its surface both, vertical and horizontal, wherein the horizontal surface heat is conveyed to the fluid through a central tubular axle with ribs, in which the air in the gap between the solar collector and the transparent cover has been replaced by argon, wherein the check valves have been designed with an anti-clogging system, that the cold and hot water supply system have been optimized and wherein the overpressure system is now powered by a photovoltaic panel built-in the solar heater object this invention. The purpose of this invention is to simplify and improve the design submitted in patent application MX/a/2010/005129, allowing for its commercialization at a more affordable price to the consumer than the current solar fluid heaters.03-27-2014
126613000 Heat pump 2
20100065040HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM - An integrated heating and cooling system for a living space of a building connects together (a) a solar-based heating and cooling system and (b) heating and cooling systems that rely directly or indirectly on fossil fuels that are conventionally used in buildings. The system operates the solar-based heating and cooling system preferentially to heat or cool the living space. Therefore, the system minimises the use of fossil fuels to heat and cool the living space.03-18-2010
20100163016Method for Producing Hot Water Utilizing Combined Heat Resources of Solar Energy and Heat Pump in the Manner of Heating Water at Multilpe Stages and Accumulating Energy and a Device Especially for Carrying Out the Method - A method for producing hot water and a device especially for carrying out the method are provided. The method utilizes combined heat resources of solar energy and heat pump in the manner of heating water at multiple stages and accumulating energy. The device comprises solar energy collector, heat pump, electrical heater, water tank, and control unit. The device also includes water-heating tanks with multiple stages. A heating means with multiple stages at different temperatures is formed either by the solar energy collector or by the collector and the heat pump. The outputting end of the two or more heating stages constituted by the solar energy collector or by the collector and the heat pump is connected through ducts to the corresponding water-heating tanks. A predetermined amount of produced water heated at multiple stages is respectively stored in the water-heating tanks. Compared with the prior art, the present invention is endowed with the performance of making use of the solar energy to the greatest extent and utilizing off-peak electricity more efficiently as a supplementary heating means. Furthermore, the arranging fee of the device is reduced and its adaptation of mounting is improved.07-01-2010
126615000 Water heater 16
20090139513Bivalent water heating system - A bivalent water-heating system includes a water-storage tank having at least one wall defining an interior storage cavity configured for storing water to be heated. The storage cavity includes an upper-cavity and lower-cavity portions. A non-solar heating unit is situated at least partially in the upper-cavity portion and includes a combustion chamber defined by at least one wall through which heat produced by the combustion of fuel is transferred to stored water located within the upper-cavity portion. Water stored in the lower-cavity portion is heated by a solar heating subsystem that circulates a heat-transferring fluid between a solar collector that converts solar radiation to heat energy and a heat exchanger situated within the lower-cavity portion such that heat-transferring fluid (i) absorbs heat at the solar collector, (ii) is routed to the heat exchanger where the heat-transferring fluid transfers heat to water stored in the lower-cavity portion, and (iii) is returned from the heat exchanger to the solar collector to absorb additional heat.06-04-2009
20090159076SOLAR ENERGY SAVING SYSTEM USING GAS AND ELECTRICITY AS COMPENSATION - A solar energy saving system composed of solar collectors, a custom built heat pump and a conventional gas heater, a centralized computer control system, a group of sensors, pumps and valves, and the mechanical and electrical connections, is disclosed herein along with the processes and methods for applying the system.06-25-2009
20100031953Hybrid Water Heating System - A water heating system for controlling the heating of potable water in commercial or private dwellings with improved energy efficiency. The water heating system heats potable water in a tank by transferring excess heat generated in a refrigeration unit with a heat exchanger, and by extracting energy from insolation with a solar water heater unit. The system includes several control systems for regulating the operation of the heat exchanger, solar water heater unit, and refrigeration unit to provide increased energy efficiency and longevity to the various components of the system.02-11-2010
20100037889SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP HEATING - A water heater is disclosed. The water heater includes a water storage tank and a heat source positioned to heat water within the water storage tank. A heat exchanger is positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. A temperature sensor is positioned at an elevation above the heat exchanger for sensing a temperature of water within the tank. A control system is configured to selectively activate the heat source as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The heat source can be either a heating element positioned within the water storage tank, or a burner positioned to deliver products of combustion into a flue positioned within the tank for heating water within the water storage tank.02-18-2010
20110277744SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP ELECTRIC HEATING - A system for heating water including a water heater and a solar collector is provided. The water heater includes a water storage tank, a heating element positioned within the bottom end of the water tank and a lower thermostat configured to selectively activate the heating element as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of the thermostat. A tank heat exchanger is also positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The tank heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The solar collector is fluidly coupled to the tank heat exchanger of the water heater for circulating the fluid medium through the tank heat exchanger.11-17-2011
20120017886SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP ELECTRIC HEATING - A system for heating water including a water heater and a solar collector is provided. The water heater includes a water storage tank, a heating element positioned within the bottom end of the water tank and a lower thermostat configured to selectively activate the heating element as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of the thermostat. A tank heat exchanger is also positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The tank heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The solar collector is fluidly coupled to the tank heat exchanger of the water heater for circulating the fluid medium through the tank heat exchanger.01-26-2012
20120031395STARTUP SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOLAR BOILERS - A startup system for a solar boiler includes a main fluid circuit having a plurality of solar boiler panels for generating power from solar energy. An auxiliary fluid circuit is selectively connected in fluid communication with the main fluid circuit by a plurality of valves. An auxiliary boiler is operatively connected to the auxiliary fluid circuit. The valves connecting the auxiliary fluid circuit to the main fluid circuit are configured to be opened and closed to selectively place the auxiliary boiler in fluid communication with portions of the main fluid circuit to supply heat to the portions of the main fluid circuit in preparation to produce power from solar energy.02-09-2012
20120090598WATER HEATER HAVING A WATERWAY CHANGEOVER CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A water heating system and method of operating the same. The system includes a first water heater having a first heating source of a first type. The system further includes a second water heater having a second heating source of a second type. A valve having a first interface that is connected to the cold water source, a second interface that is connected to a first cold water inlet of the first water heater, a third interface that is connected to a second hot water outlet of the second water heater, and a fourth interface connected to the hot water outlet of the first water heater. A motor positions the changeover valve to one of at least three positions. A control circuit includes a temperature sensor near the first hot water outlet of the first water heater, and a controller coupled to the first temperature sensor and the motor.04-19-2012
20120097151STEAM SUPPLY APPARATUS - In this steam supply apparatus, a steam inlet (04-26-2012
20120285441METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR USAGE WITH A COMMON WATER HEATING SYSTEM - The present invention describes a method, system and apparatus for optimizing a flow of thermal fluid through one in a multitude of local reservoirs (e.g. water tank) which may have local heating capability and which shares a common water heating source (e.g. solar panels). Keeping a minimal flow from the inlet to the outlet allows a continuous temperature difference monitoring, which is then used to vary the local flow through an automated system, while also taking in consideration the effect of an optional local heating source. The said above may be applied in reverse for cooling systems.11-15-2012
20130037019WATER HEATER WITH INTERMITTENT ENERGY SOURCE - A water heater with a hot water compartment, the volume of which is decreased when hot water is discharged. The remaining hot water is prevented from mixing with replacement cold water. The volume of the compartment is increased again when cold water has been heated and is pushed into the hot water compartment. The water heater is divided into a receiving compartment for water at ambient temperature and a compartment from which heated water is discharged for normal usage. The previously heated water is thereby prevented from mixing with replacement cold water. All compartments can be heated or the compartments can be heated individually. The water heater keeps the hot water temperature high between usage activities, and is suited for an intermittent energy source, e.g. solar power.02-14-2013
20130239949SOLAR WATER HEATER - A solar water heater including an outer housing and a heat absorbing water tank fixed onto the interior surface of the outer housing. The heat absorbing water tank may have a water entrance and a water exit. A heat insulating layer may be filled underneath the heat absorbing water tank between the heat absorbing water tank and the outer housing, and a transparent heat insulating board may be placed on top of the heat absorbing water tank. The heat absorbing water tank may have web system formed by tubules, or may be in a rectangular shape with reinforced concaves. The heat absorbing water tank may be manufactured by using plastic materials.09-19-2013
20130263843PV WATER HEATING SYSTEM - Provided herein are systems and methods directed to using renewable energy sources with hot water heating systems.10-10-2013
20140230805GAS HOT WATER HEATING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A gas hot water heating device and a system with heating function are disclosed. The device includes a combustion device (08-21-2014
20140251309METHOD AND CONFIGURATION FOR HEATING BUILDINGS WITH AN INFRARED HEATER - A building is heated using an infrared heater with a radiant tube. A heated gas is fed to the radiant tube at a first end and the tube is further fluidically connected at its second end to a heat exchanger. A portion of the thermal energy contained in the heated gas is conveyed to a buffer storage tank, from which the energy can be removed in particular to heat up industrial water or to heat a second part of a building thermally isolated from the first building, or a second building. There is also provided a solar collector. The feed and/or return of the heat exchanger and/or the feed and/or return of the buffer storage tank can be fluidically connected to the feed and/or return of a thermal solar collector via pipes and switchable valves.09-11-2014
20160010877SOLAR HOT WATER AND RECOVERY SYSTEM01-14-2016
126616000 Hot air furnace 1
20100154782SOLAR FURNACE - A solar furnace includes an outer insulation chamber and an inner reaction chamber disposed inside the outer insulation chamber. The outer insulation chamber has an outer solar window which is in alignment with an inner solar window of the inner reaction chamber. The outer insulation chamber includes a multi-layered air-circulating tunnel. Each layer of the air-circulating tunnel has a solar window to form a multi-solar window opening. Within each solar window opening, there is a hot air curtain or hot flame curtain to cover the opening. When the concentrated solar beams pass through each solar window opening, photon beam reacts with the hot air curtain or hot flame curtain, and will further increase the temperature of hot air particles in the multi-layered air-circulating tunnel. An oil boiler is thermally connected to the inner reaction chamber. The oil boiler includes incoming and outgoing pipes disposed in a middle air-circulating tunnel to absorb the heat energy from the hot air curtain. Oil flowing through the oil boiler can be heated by heat energy produced in the inner reaction chamber when concentrated solar beams reflected from a solar dish enter the inner reaction chamber through the outer and inner solar windows. The solar furnace further includes a plurality of channels mounted within the inner reaction chamber for reflecting solar beams and heat absorption, and a plurality of tanks thermally connecting to the plurality of channels, whereby fluid flowing through the plurality of tanks is heated by heat energy absorbed by the plurality of channels.06-24-2010

Patent applications in class With auxiliary heat source for fluent medium

Patent applications in all subclasses With auxiliary heat source for fluent medium

Website © 2025 Advameg, Inc.