| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 237008000 | Water | 54 |
| 20080251593 | NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS FEED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM FOR BOILERS OR FURNACES - A natural or propane gas fed auxiliary electric generating system is brought to actuation to continue operating the pump in a residential, office building or motel/hotel environment whose boiler operates from the natural gas or propane fed source in the event the electric power otherwise operating the pump is lost or falls below a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100224689 | MODULAR COMMUNAL HEATING AND POWER STATION - The present invention relates to a modular communal heating and power station, in particular for single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings. The communal heating and power station is characterized by a module design according to the invention. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130186967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING AIR WITH HOT WATER - A method controls an air handler that generates heated air from hot water generated by a water heater. The method includes generating a signal in the presence or absence of an indicia of water flow associated with the water heater; initiating operation of a pump associated with the air handler when the signal indicates that water flow associated with the water heater is at least at a selected level to supply hot water to the air handler sufficient to generate heated air; and/or terminating operation of the pump and/or a blower/fan associated with the air handler when the presence or absence signal indicates that the water flow associated with the water heater is less than the selected level. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130214053 | WATER HEATER - A water heater includes a bypass that is formed, on the side of a water supply pipe, branching from a main water path and bypassing a part of the main water path, and a flow path switching unit (a valve and a stepping motor) that is formed at a branching portion of the main water path and the bypass. The flow path switching unit is controlled by a controller and that can selectively switch a flow path between the main water path and the bypass. A microbubble generator generating microbubbles is provided on the bypass, the microbubble generator including a water agitator portion, a compression portion and a decompression portion. When the controller determines that scale has built up, the flow path is switched to the bypass by the flow path switching unit, and water containing microbubbles is caused to flow inside the water heater. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150300661 | HOT WATER-CENTERED COMBINED HOT WATER AND HEATING BOILER - The objective of the present invention is to provide a hot water-centered hot water and heating combination boiler, in which heat exchange for a hot water supply is performed in a main heat exchanger and heat exchange for a heating water supply is performed in an auxiliary heat exchanger so that the hot water supply can be accelerated, energy can be saved, and the temperature of the hot water can be controlled with ease. To achieve the abovementioned objective, the boiler of the present invention includes: a cold water inflow tube through which cold water flows in; a main heat exchanger which heats the cold water flowing in through the cold water inflow tube by using the combustion heat of a burner; a hot water discharge tube which discharges the hot water heated in the main heat exchanger; an auxiliary heat exchanger which supplies heating water during a heating mode, in which heating consumption place, and causes heat exchange to occur between the heated water in the main heat exchanger and the lowered temperature returning water, in which the heating consumption place; and a control part which controls the combustion of the burner during a hot water mode and heating mode. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20080223946 | Gas Control/Block Valve and Automatic Circulation Device of Warm Water Using the Gas Valves - The present invention relates to gas controlling and blocking valves and An automatic warm water circulator using the same, and includes a circulation cycle formed such that a reservoir is connected to a boiler by a supply pipe, the boiler is connected to a heat exchanger by a discharge pipe, and the reservoir is connected to the heat exchanger by a circulation pipe, a hollow combustion chamber provided in the lower side of the boiler and having both sides protruded toward the outside of the boiler, a gas supply and ignition device for supplying the gas to the inside of the combustion chamber and for burning the gas to heat water in the boiler, and a supply valve and discharge valve respectively provided in the supply pipe and the discharge pipe and automatically opened and closed in response to the inner pressure for the boiler. Since the gas is controlling and blocking valves and the automatic warm water circulator using the same uses portable gases as a heat source for producing and circulation warm water, the automatic warm water circulator can conveniently supply the warm water to various heaters even outdoors where it is difficult to use electric power. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090090789 | BUILDING HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a building heating system. The system includes a controller that operates the heating system in three modes of operation. The controller controls a valve that regulates the flow of steam to the building water loop. By maintaining a constant steam flow rate during peak demand periods, steam consumption during peak demand periods are reduced while maintaining a comfortable environment within the building. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100276502 | Method And Apparatus For Commissioning And Balancing A Wet Central Heating System - An apparatus for commissioning and balancing a central heating system of the type having a boiler ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110000973 | DEVICE FOR CONTROL ROOM TEMPERATURE OF EACH ROOM ADAPTED TO HEATING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for control room temperature of each room adapted to heating environment that allows a temperature control system to be adapted by itself to heating environment (quantity of heat of a heating source, magnitude of load, difference between setting temperature and room temperature) by reflecting the changes in the heating environment and data obtained by previous heating into the control, and reduces unnecessary energy consumption by controlling the quantity of heat of a boiler at the minimum required level. In order to achieve the above, the present invention includes: a boiler that creates combustion heat, exchanges the heat with heating water, and then circulates the heating water through each heating load; one or more heat pipes that are provided to heating positions; heating control valves that is provided to allow or stop the circulation of the heating water through the heat pipes; an individual room controller that makes it possible to set interior temperature for each room, and converts the set interior temperature into return water control temperature and then outputs the return water control temperature; a valve controller that controls quantity of heat of the boiler by integrating the return water control temperature transmitted from one or more individual room controllers and outputs a control signal to the boiler to maintain the highest return water control temperature of the return water control temperature required by the individual room controller; and a valve actuating unit that turns on/off the valve control valve according to the control signal of the valve controller. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120061483 | COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL PART - Disclosed herein is a hot/cold water supply system with an improved control part. Cold water that has remained in a pipe is re-circulated through a circulating water pipe and is re-supplied into and heated by a boiler rather than being discharged out of a faucet, and the temperature of the water is adjusted in a thermo-and-geared valve to a temperature preset by a user so that water with a low temperature deviation can be supplied to the user. Further, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the thermo-and-geared valve. Water of different temperatures preset by users can be supplied to corresponding control zones. A sudden deviation in temperature can be prevented when the boiler re-ignites. When the temperature of water reaches a preset temperature, a control panel indicates it to the user on a display and/or by providing a sound, thus making it more convenient to use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118989 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives the voltage supply. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module, and receives information from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. The control module is mounted on the water heater and the voltage supply passes through or adjacent to the control module. The control module determines an operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and the information. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205457 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a hot water supply apparatus calculates a value representing an ordinary index for the hot water usage of each hot water destination, determines hot water supply whose value is less than a threshold as hot water supply of low ordinary, and determines hot water supply whose value is not less than the threshold as hot water supply of high ordinary. The apparatus also calculates a first boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of low ordinary, and calculates a second boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of high ordinary. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
| 20130099014 | System and Method of Controlling Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler Firing Rates - Hydronic heating systems, controllers for such systems, and methods of using/operating same are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126625 | Fuel Cell Heat Pump - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity and rejected heat, a hydronic coil, and a circulatory loop configured to selectively circulate a fluid between the fuel cell and the hydronic coil. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL - A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134230 | QUICK WATER HEATER - A quick water heater includes a housing, a water tank, a heating device having an inlet and an outlet, a water pump, a water outlet, a NTC thermistor, and a control circuit board. The water pump is connected between the water tank and the inlet by two water pipes. The water outlet is connected with the outlet. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the heating device and the water pump. The control circuit board includes a first SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control the water pump on or off and a second SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control power of the heating device. When the water temperature of the water outlet reaches to a predetermined temperature, the NTC thermistor sends out a feedback signal to the control circuit board, and then the control circuit board cuts off a power supply of the heating device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161404 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - It is an object of the subject matter to disclose a water heating device, comprising a vaporizer for vaporizing refrigerant and a compressor for compressing the vaporized refrigerant. The device also comprises a shell; such as a condenser and a volume reducing member positioned within the shell. The member is configured to reduce the cross section area of the volume in which water is heated in the shell. The device may also contain a refrigerant coil positioned adjacent to the volume in which water is heated in the shell; the refrigerant coil contains a refrigerant material received from the compressor, said refrigerant material heats the water in the volume in which water is heated in the shell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200168 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A smart energy control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module. The control module is mounted on the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines at least one operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and information received from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248609 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270353 | Joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and dispatching method thereof - The present invention provides a joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and a dispatching method thereof, the user adopts two ways of the hot water radiator and the heat pump to supply heat, wherein the hot water comes from the gas combined cycle units, the electric power comes from the combination of the gas combined cycle units and the solar power generation units, and after detecting the power supplying and power consumption of the user in a historical time period by the comprehensive dispatching and controlling device, a future time period is predicted, and then dispatching is processed on the basis, under the circumstances of ensuring fulfilling of electric power supply and heat supply, reducing of the heating hot water flow output is compensated by consuming electric power to heat, consuming electric power to heat can not only compensate the shortage of hot water heating, but also increases the load in power trough time; accordingly, solar power generation, and combined production of heat and power is synthesized, the output of the combined production of heat and power is adjusted according to the volatility of solar power generation, and further according to change of power consumption load of the user, based on continuous dispatching method of real-time detection and prediction, with equal detection period and adjustment period, an equivalent smooth output of solar power generation on the user side is realized. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277440 | MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334330 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER - Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140027524 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034742 | System for the Heating of Two Mutually Separated Liquids - The invention relates to a system for heating two mutually separated liquids, wherein a first liquid is intended for heating a building and wherein the second liquid is tap water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140070014 | WARM WEATHER BOILER SHUTDOWN - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for automatically shutting down a boiler system when it is not needed (e.g., during warm weather) based upon calls for heat output by a temperature control element (e.g., thermostat) within a facility. The apparatus has a temperature control element that provides calls for heat to a controller when a temperature within a facility is below a setting value. The controller controls operation of a boiler, having a medium with a temperature between a low limit and a high limit, in response to the call for heat. A monitoring element determines a prevalence of calls for heat and selectively adjusts the low limit based upon the determined prevalence of calls for heat. Therefore, when calls for heat are less frequent the monitoring element will reduce the low limit to reduce fuel consumption of the boiler. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084073 | Hot Water Appliance - The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140131462 | MANAGING HOT WATER DELIVERY - A method, system or computer usable program product for controlling an on-demand hot water heater including providing a plurality of nodes for receiving hot water from an on-demand hot water heater in a hot water delivery system, receiving a demand with a node identifier for hot water at a node, determining a hot water temperature for the node from a centralized database, the database including a set of node identifiers with a corresponding set of preset hot water temperatures, and controlling a temperature of hot water flowing from the water heater based on the determined hot water temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150090804 | TEMPERATURE AND LOW WATER MONITORING FOR BOILER SYSTEMS - A dual functionality temperature control measurement and low water cutoff measurement system is taught within a single tapping to a boiler. This dual functionality combines a low water cutoff and temperature sensor into one control utilizing a sensing element suitable for use in a single existing tapping for a boiler. Independent of low water functionality, the temperature sensor is also capable of monitoring temperature as a replacement probe in an existing temperature sensor-only well. A conductive member provides a compression fit inside the probe well for thermistors, while simultaneously providing conduction with the well interior for a low water cutoff signal in a two-conductor well. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150102120 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE OF A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A method for adjusting the setpoint temperature of a heat transfer medium circulating in a heating or cooling system ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300660 | OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RESET CONTROL METHOD FOR BOILER USING EXTERNAL NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method for the compensation control of heating temperature in accordance with the outdoor temperature and for preventing icicles from being formed on an exhaust pipe, wherein the outdoor temperature is received from an integration server without the need for having a separate outdoor temperature sensor installed, and a system is constructed so as to be capable of communicating between a room controller to which a wireless communication module is mounted and the integration server. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150360535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HEAT ACCUMULATOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a heat accumulator in a motor vehicle are provided. When the driver switches off the ignition, it is determined on the basis of the current coolant temperature whether there is a need for heat accumulation at this time and whether the benefit thereof depends on when the internal combustion engine is activated again. If the response to both of these is positive the driver is requested to state whether heat accumulation is to be carried out now. Heat accumulation is carried out or is not carried out depending on the driver's response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150362210 | ELECTRODE BOILER FEATURING VARIABLE AND CONTROLLED OUTPUT - An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output is used for heating closed areas by producing hot water and may include an electronic processing unit, area and water sensors; priority controller; power unit; the plastic core; curved plates; metal rod; metal neutral spacer and a screw sealing-connecting the electrodes. An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output uses the heat rapidly generated when alternating current flows through streams of liquid. This is achieved by using metal plates and a compact cylindrical rod arranged inside a plastic core. According to the information received from the area and water sensors, the electronic processing unit allots the electric load via the power unit in order to achieve a desirable temperature. The self-regulation of the operational power load required when used simultaneously with other energy-consuming appliances, is ensured by using the priority controller. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160040894 | STRUCTURE OF HOT WATER PIPE INSERTED WITH HEATING WIRE - A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160047558 | HOT WATER SUPPLY AND HEATING SYSTEM - A hot water supply and heating system | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047572 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives a voltage supply. The electrical junction box includes at least one cover plate for providing access to an internal portion of the water heater. The voltage supply passes through the at least one cover plate and connects to internal wiring of the water heater. A method for providing a control module on the water heater includes routing service wiring for providing the voltage supply to the water heater into an electrical connection portion of the control module, routing the internal wiring of the water heater into the electrical connection portion of the control module, and connecting the service wiring to the internal wiring of the water heater within the electrical connection portion of the control module. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160097545 | REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR HEATING SYSTEM USING A SMART PHONE APPLICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160109141 | BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a boiler control system based on delayed cycle control, in which the control is implemented by interrupting a heating device enable signal (such as a BMS enable signal). This means the system can be used with electronic boilers without the boiler being aware (in terms of generating error codes) of the control taking place. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160178220 | Building Heating Installation and Methodology | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160377301 | CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEM AND OR APPLIANCE - A water heating system having a system inlet pipe ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20130056543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PLURALITY OF ROOMS IN A BUILDING - A method for regulating a temperature in a plurality of rooms ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130126627 | Control System For A Boiler Assembly - A control system for managing and interfacing a plurality of water heaters, e.g. boilers. The control system includes a first boiler unit controlled by a first boiler control unit and a second boiler unit controlled by a second boiler control unit. The first boiler control unit is operable to coordinate the operation of the first and second boiler units in response to changes in output demand. The flues of the first and second boiler units are connected to a common flue. The control system further includes an interface and an interface control system. The interface control system communicates requests from the interface, to report and/or alter the operating parameters of the first and second boiler units, to the first and second boiler control units and communicates the request outcome(s) back to the interface. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150014425 | HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150122902 | HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FOR A HYDRAULIC HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic manifold for a hydraulic heating and/or cooling system includes a feed conduit ( | 05-07-2015 |
| 237008000 | Automatic heating systems (water) with controls | 43 |
| 20080251593 | NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS FEED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM FOR BOILERS OR FURNACES - A natural or propane gas fed auxiliary electric generating system is brought to actuation to continue operating the pump in a residential, office building or motel/hotel environment whose boiler operates from the natural gas or propane fed source in the event the electric power otherwise operating the pump is lost or falls below a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100224689 | MODULAR COMMUNAL HEATING AND POWER STATION - The present invention relates to a modular communal heating and power station, in particular for single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings. The communal heating and power station is characterized by a module design according to the invention. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130186967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING AIR WITH HOT WATER - A method controls an air handler that generates heated air from hot water generated by a water heater. The method includes generating a signal in the presence or absence of an indicia of water flow associated with the water heater; initiating operation of a pump associated with the air handler when the signal indicates that water flow associated with the water heater is at least at a selected level to supply hot water to the air handler sufficient to generate heated air; and/or terminating operation of the pump and/or a blower/fan associated with the air handler when the presence or absence signal indicates that the water flow associated with the water heater is less than the selected level. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130214053 | WATER HEATER - A water heater includes a bypass that is formed, on the side of a water supply pipe, branching from a main water path and bypassing a part of the main water path, and a flow path switching unit (a valve and a stepping motor) that is formed at a branching portion of the main water path and the bypass. The flow path switching unit is controlled by a controller and that can selectively switch a flow path between the main water path and the bypass. A microbubble generator generating microbubbles is provided on the bypass, the microbubble generator including a water agitator portion, a compression portion and a decompression portion. When the controller determines that scale has built up, the flow path is switched to the bypass by the flow path switching unit, and water containing microbubbles is caused to flow inside the water heater. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150300661 | HOT WATER-CENTERED COMBINED HOT WATER AND HEATING BOILER - The objective of the present invention is to provide a hot water-centered hot water and heating combination boiler, in which heat exchange for a hot water supply is performed in a main heat exchanger and heat exchange for a heating water supply is performed in an auxiliary heat exchanger so that the hot water supply can be accelerated, energy can be saved, and the temperature of the hot water can be controlled with ease. To achieve the abovementioned objective, the boiler of the present invention includes: a cold water inflow tube through which cold water flows in; a main heat exchanger which heats the cold water flowing in through the cold water inflow tube by using the combustion heat of a burner; a hot water discharge tube which discharges the hot water heated in the main heat exchanger; an auxiliary heat exchanger which supplies heating water during a heating mode, in which heating consumption place, and causes heat exchange to occur between the heated water in the main heat exchanger and the lowered temperature returning water, in which the heating consumption place; and a control part which controls the combustion of the burner during a hot water mode and heating mode. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20080223946 | Gas Control/Block Valve and Automatic Circulation Device of Warm Water Using the Gas Valves - The present invention relates to gas controlling and blocking valves and An automatic warm water circulator using the same, and includes a circulation cycle formed such that a reservoir is connected to a boiler by a supply pipe, the boiler is connected to a heat exchanger by a discharge pipe, and the reservoir is connected to the heat exchanger by a circulation pipe, a hollow combustion chamber provided in the lower side of the boiler and having both sides protruded toward the outside of the boiler, a gas supply and ignition device for supplying the gas to the inside of the combustion chamber and for burning the gas to heat water in the boiler, and a supply valve and discharge valve respectively provided in the supply pipe and the discharge pipe and automatically opened and closed in response to the inner pressure for the boiler. Since the gas is controlling and blocking valves and the automatic warm water circulator using the same uses portable gases as a heat source for producing and circulation warm water, the automatic warm water circulator can conveniently supply the warm water to various heaters even outdoors where it is difficult to use electric power. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090090789 | BUILDING HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a building heating system. The system includes a controller that operates the heating system in three modes of operation. The controller controls a valve that regulates the flow of steam to the building water loop. By maintaining a constant steam flow rate during peak demand periods, steam consumption during peak demand periods are reduced while maintaining a comfortable environment within the building. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100276502 | Method And Apparatus For Commissioning And Balancing A Wet Central Heating System - An apparatus for commissioning and balancing a central heating system of the type having a boiler ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110000973 | DEVICE FOR CONTROL ROOM TEMPERATURE OF EACH ROOM ADAPTED TO HEATING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for control room temperature of each room adapted to heating environment that allows a temperature control system to be adapted by itself to heating environment (quantity of heat of a heating source, magnitude of load, difference between setting temperature and room temperature) by reflecting the changes in the heating environment and data obtained by previous heating into the control, and reduces unnecessary energy consumption by controlling the quantity of heat of a boiler at the minimum required level. In order to achieve the above, the present invention includes: a boiler that creates combustion heat, exchanges the heat with heating water, and then circulates the heating water through each heating load; one or more heat pipes that are provided to heating positions; heating control valves that is provided to allow or stop the circulation of the heating water through the heat pipes; an individual room controller that makes it possible to set interior temperature for each room, and converts the set interior temperature into return water control temperature and then outputs the return water control temperature; a valve controller that controls quantity of heat of the boiler by integrating the return water control temperature transmitted from one or more individual room controllers and outputs a control signal to the boiler to maintain the highest return water control temperature of the return water control temperature required by the individual room controller; and a valve actuating unit that turns on/off the valve control valve according to the control signal of the valve controller. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120061483 | COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL PART - Disclosed herein is a hot/cold water supply system with an improved control part. Cold water that has remained in a pipe is re-circulated through a circulating water pipe and is re-supplied into and heated by a boiler rather than being discharged out of a faucet, and the temperature of the water is adjusted in a thermo-and-geared valve to a temperature preset by a user so that water with a low temperature deviation can be supplied to the user. Further, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the thermo-and-geared valve. Water of different temperatures preset by users can be supplied to corresponding control zones. A sudden deviation in temperature can be prevented when the boiler re-ignites. When the temperature of water reaches a preset temperature, a control panel indicates it to the user on a display and/or by providing a sound, thus making it more convenient to use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118989 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives the voltage supply. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module, and receives information from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. The control module is mounted on the water heater and the voltage supply passes through or adjacent to the control module. The control module determines an operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and the information. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205457 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a hot water supply apparatus calculates a value representing an ordinary index for the hot water usage of each hot water destination, determines hot water supply whose value is less than a threshold as hot water supply of low ordinary, and determines hot water supply whose value is not less than the threshold as hot water supply of high ordinary. The apparatus also calculates a first boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of low ordinary, and calculates a second boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of high ordinary. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
| 20130099014 | System and Method of Controlling Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler Firing Rates - Hydronic heating systems, controllers for such systems, and methods of using/operating same are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126625 | Fuel Cell Heat Pump - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity and rejected heat, a hydronic coil, and a circulatory loop configured to selectively circulate a fluid between the fuel cell and the hydronic coil. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL - A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134230 | QUICK WATER HEATER - A quick water heater includes a housing, a water tank, a heating device having an inlet and an outlet, a water pump, a water outlet, a NTC thermistor, and a control circuit board. The water pump is connected between the water tank and the inlet by two water pipes. The water outlet is connected with the outlet. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the heating device and the water pump. The control circuit board includes a first SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control the water pump on or off and a second SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control power of the heating device. When the water temperature of the water outlet reaches to a predetermined temperature, the NTC thermistor sends out a feedback signal to the control circuit board, and then the control circuit board cuts off a power supply of the heating device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161404 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - It is an object of the subject matter to disclose a water heating device, comprising a vaporizer for vaporizing refrigerant and a compressor for compressing the vaporized refrigerant. The device also comprises a shell; such as a condenser and a volume reducing member positioned within the shell. The member is configured to reduce the cross section area of the volume in which water is heated in the shell. The device may also contain a refrigerant coil positioned adjacent to the volume in which water is heated in the shell; the refrigerant coil contains a refrigerant material received from the compressor, said refrigerant material heats the water in the volume in which water is heated in the shell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200168 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A smart energy control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module. The control module is mounted on the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines at least one operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and information received from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248609 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270353 | Joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and dispatching method thereof - The present invention provides a joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and a dispatching method thereof, the user adopts two ways of the hot water radiator and the heat pump to supply heat, wherein the hot water comes from the gas combined cycle units, the electric power comes from the combination of the gas combined cycle units and the solar power generation units, and after detecting the power supplying and power consumption of the user in a historical time period by the comprehensive dispatching and controlling device, a future time period is predicted, and then dispatching is processed on the basis, under the circumstances of ensuring fulfilling of electric power supply and heat supply, reducing of the heating hot water flow output is compensated by consuming electric power to heat, consuming electric power to heat can not only compensate the shortage of hot water heating, but also increases the load in power trough time; accordingly, solar power generation, and combined production of heat and power is synthesized, the output of the combined production of heat and power is adjusted according to the volatility of solar power generation, and further according to change of power consumption load of the user, based on continuous dispatching method of real-time detection and prediction, with equal detection period and adjustment period, an equivalent smooth output of solar power generation on the user side is realized. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277440 | MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334330 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER - Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140027524 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034742 | System for the Heating of Two Mutually Separated Liquids - The invention relates to a system for heating two mutually separated liquids, wherein a first liquid is intended for heating a building and wherein the second liquid is tap water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140070014 | WARM WEATHER BOILER SHUTDOWN - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for automatically shutting down a boiler system when it is not needed (e.g., during warm weather) based upon calls for heat output by a temperature control element (e.g., thermostat) within a facility. The apparatus has a temperature control element that provides calls for heat to a controller when a temperature within a facility is below a setting value. The controller controls operation of a boiler, having a medium with a temperature between a low limit and a high limit, in response to the call for heat. A monitoring element determines a prevalence of calls for heat and selectively adjusts the low limit based upon the determined prevalence of calls for heat. Therefore, when calls for heat are less frequent the monitoring element will reduce the low limit to reduce fuel consumption of the boiler. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084073 | Hot Water Appliance - The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140131462 | MANAGING HOT WATER DELIVERY - A method, system or computer usable program product for controlling an on-demand hot water heater including providing a plurality of nodes for receiving hot water from an on-demand hot water heater in a hot water delivery system, receiving a demand with a node identifier for hot water at a node, determining a hot water temperature for the node from a centralized database, the database including a set of node identifiers with a corresponding set of preset hot water temperatures, and controlling a temperature of hot water flowing from the water heater based on the determined hot water temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150090804 | TEMPERATURE AND LOW WATER MONITORING FOR BOILER SYSTEMS - A dual functionality temperature control measurement and low water cutoff measurement system is taught within a single tapping to a boiler. This dual functionality combines a low water cutoff and temperature sensor into one control utilizing a sensing element suitable for use in a single existing tapping for a boiler. Independent of low water functionality, the temperature sensor is also capable of monitoring temperature as a replacement probe in an existing temperature sensor-only well. A conductive member provides a compression fit inside the probe well for thermistors, while simultaneously providing conduction with the well interior for a low water cutoff signal in a two-conductor well. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150102120 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE OF A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A method for adjusting the setpoint temperature of a heat transfer medium circulating in a heating or cooling system ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300660 | OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RESET CONTROL METHOD FOR BOILER USING EXTERNAL NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method for the compensation control of heating temperature in accordance with the outdoor temperature and for preventing icicles from being formed on an exhaust pipe, wherein the outdoor temperature is received from an integration server without the need for having a separate outdoor temperature sensor installed, and a system is constructed so as to be capable of communicating between a room controller to which a wireless communication module is mounted and the integration server. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150360535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HEAT ACCUMULATOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a heat accumulator in a motor vehicle are provided. When the driver switches off the ignition, it is determined on the basis of the current coolant temperature whether there is a need for heat accumulation at this time and whether the benefit thereof depends on when the internal combustion engine is activated again. If the response to both of these is positive the driver is requested to state whether heat accumulation is to be carried out now. Heat accumulation is carried out or is not carried out depending on the driver's response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150362210 | ELECTRODE BOILER FEATURING VARIABLE AND CONTROLLED OUTPUT - An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output is used for heating closed areas by producing hot water and may include an electronic processing unit, area and water sensors; priority controller; power unit; the plastic core; curved plates; metal rod; metal neutral spacer and a screw sealing-connecting the electrodes. An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output uses the heat rapidly generated when alternating current flows through streams of liquid. This is achieved by using metal plates and a compact cylindrical rod arranged inside a plastic core. According to the information received from the area and water sensors, the electronic processing unit allots the electric load via the power unit in order to achieve a desirable temperature. The self-regulation of the operational power load required when used simultaneously with other energy-consuming appliances, is ensured by using the priority controller. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160040894 | STRUCTURE OF HOT WATER PIPE INSERTED WITH HEATING WIRE - A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160047558 | HOT WATER SUPPLY AND HEATING SYSTEM - A hot water supply and heating system | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047572 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives a voltage supply. The electrical junction box includes at least one cover plate for providing access to an internal portion of the water heater. The voltage supply passes through the at least one cover plate and connects to internal wiring of the water heater. A method for providing a control module on the water heater includes routing service wiring for providing the voltage supply to the water heater into an electrical connection portion of the control module, routing the internal wiring of the water heater into the electrical connection portion of the control module, and connecting the service wiring to the internal wiring of the water heater within the electrical connection portion of the control module. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160097545 | REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR HEATING SYSTEM USING A SMART PHONE APPLICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160109141 | BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a boiler control system based on delayed cycle control, in which the control is implemented by interrupting a heating device enable signal (such as a BMS enable signal). This means the system can be used with electronic boilers without the boiler being aware (in terms of generating error codes) of the control taking place. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160178220 | Building Heating Installation and Methodology | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160377301 | CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEM AND OR APPLIANCE - A water heating system having a system inlet pipe ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20130056543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PLURALITY OF ROOMS IN A BUILDING - A method for regulating a temperature in a plurality of rooms ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130126627 | Control System For A Boiler Assembly - A control system for managing and interfacing a plurality of water heaters, e.g. boilers. The control system includes a first boiler unit controlled by a first boiler control unit and a second boiler unit controlled by a second boiler control unit. The first boiler control unit is operable to coordinate the operation of the first and second boiler units in response to changes in output demand. The flues of the first and second boiler units are connected to a common flue. The control system further includes an interface and an interface control system. The interface control system communicates requests from the interface, to report and/or alter the operating parameters of the first and second boiler units, to the first and second boiler control units and communicates the request outcome(s) back to the interface. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150014425 | HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150122902 | HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FOR A HYDRAULIC HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic manifold for a hydraulic heating and/or cooling system includes a feed conduit ( | 05-07-2015 |
| 237008000 | Heating systems with high temperature boiling liquids | 2 |
| 20080251593 | NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS FEED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM FOR BOILERS OR FURNACES - A natural or propane gas fed auxiliary electric generating system is brought to actuation to continue operating the pump in a residential, office building or motel/hotel environment whose boiler operates from the natural gas or propane fed source in the event the electric power otherwise operating the pump is lost or falls below a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100224689 | MODULAR COMMUNAL HEATING AND POWER STATION - The present invention relates to a modular communal heating and power station, in particular for single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings. The communal heating and power station is characterized by a module design according to the invention. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130186967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING AIR WITH HOT WATER - A method controls an air handler that generates heated air from hot water generated by a water heater. The method includes generating a signal in the presence or absence of an indicia of water flow associated with the water heater; initiating operation of a pump associated with the air handler when the signal indicates that water flow associated with the water heater is at least at a selected level to supply hot water to the air handler sufficient to generate heated air; and/or terminating operation of the pump and/or a blower/fan associated with the air handler when the presence or absence signal indicates that the water flow associated with the water heater is less than the selected level. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130214053 | WATER HEATER - A water heater includes a bypass that is formed, on the side of a water supply pipe, branching from a main water path and bypassing a part of the main water path, and a flow path switching unit (a valve and a stepping motor) that is formed at a branching portion of the main water path and the bypass. The flow path switching unit is controlled by a controller and that can selectively switch a flow path between the main water path and the bypass. A microbubble generator generating microbubbles is provided on the bypass, the microbubble generator including a water agitator portion, a compression portion and a decompression portion. When the controller determines that scale has built up, the flow path is switched to the bypass by the flow path switching unit, and water containing microbubbles is caused to flow inside the water heater. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150300661 | HOT WATER-CENTERED COMBINED HOT WATER AND HEATING BOILER - The objective of the present invention is to provide a hot water-centered hot water and heating combination boiler, in which heat exchange for a hot water supply is performed in a main heat exchanger and heat exchange for a heating water supply is performed in an auxiliary heat exchanger so that the hot water supply can be accelerated, energy can be saved, and the temperature of the hot water can be controlled with ease. To achieve the abovementioned objective, the boiler of the present invention includes: a cold water inflow tube through which cold water flows in; a main heat exchanger which heats the cold water flowing in through the cold water inflow tube by using the combustion heat of a burner; a hot water discharge tube which discharges the hot water heated in the main heat exchanger; an auxiliary heat exchanger which supplies heating water during a heating mode, in which heating consumption place, and causes heat exchange to occur between the heated water in the main heat exchanger and the lowered temperature returning water, in which the heating consumption place; and a control part which controls the combustion of the burner during a hot water mode and heating mode. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20080223946 | Gas Control/Block Valve and Automatic Circulation Device of Warm Water Using the Gas Valves - The present invention relates to gas controlling and blocking valves and An automatic warm water circulator using the same, and includes a circulation cycle formed such that a reservoir is connected to a boiler by a supply pipe, the boiler is connected to a heat exchanger by a discharge pipe, and the reservoir is connected to the heat exchanger by a circulation pipe, a hollow combustion chamber provided in the lower side of the boiler and having both sides protruded toward the outside of the boiler, a gas supply and ignition device for supplying the gas to the inside of the combustion chamber and for burning the gas to heat water in the boiler, and a supply valve and discharge valve respectively provided in the supply pipe and the discharge pipe and automatically opened and closed in response to the inner pressure for the boiler. Since the gas is controlling and blocking valves and the automatic warm water circulator using the same uses portable gases as a heat source for producing and circulation warm water, the automatic warm water circulator can conveniently supply the warm water to various heaters even outdoors where it is difficult to use electric power. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090090789 | BUILDING HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a building heating system. The system includes a controller that operates the heating system in three modes of operation. The controller controls a valve that regulates the flow of steam to the building water loop. By maintaining a constant steam flow rate during peak demand periods, steam consumption during peak demand periods are reduced while maintaining a comfortable environment within the building. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100276502 | Method And Apparatus For Commissioning And Balancing A Wet Central Heating System - An apparatus for commissioning and balancing a central heating system of the type having a boiler ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110000973 | DEVICE FOR CONTROL ROOM TEMPERATURE OF EACH ROOM ADAPTED TO HEATING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for control room temperature of each room adapted to heating environment that allows a temperature control system to be adapted by itself to heating environment (quantity of heat of a heating source, magnitude of load, difference between setting temperature and room temperature) by reflecting the changes in the heating environment and data obtained by previous heating into the control, and reduces unnecessary energy consumption by controlling the quantity of heat of a boiler at the minimum required level. In order to achieve the above, the present invention includes: a boiler that creates combustion heat, exchanges the heat with heating water, and then circulates the heating water through each heating load; one or more heat pipes that are provided to heating positions; heating control valves that is provided to allow or stop the circulation of the heating water through the heat pipes; an individual room controller that makes it possible to set interior temperature for each room, and converts the set interior temperature into return water control temperature and then outputs the return water control temperature; a valve controller that controls quantity of heat of the boiler by integrating the return water control temperature transmitted from one or more individual room controllers and outputs a control signal to the boiler to maintain the highest return water control temperature of the return water control temperature required by the individual room controller; and a valve actuating unit that turns on/off the valve control valve according to the control signal of the valve controller. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120061483 | COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL PART - Disclosed herein is a hot/cold water supply system with an improved control part. Cold water that has remained in a pipe is re-circulated through a circulating water pipe and is re-supplied into and heated by a boiler rather than being discharged out of a faucet, and the temperature of the water is adjusted in a thermo-and-geared valve to a temperature preset by a user so that water with a low temperature deviation can be supplied to the user. Further, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the thermo-and-geared valve. Water of different temperatures preset by users can be supplied to corresponding control zones. A sudden deviation in temperature can be prevented when the boiler re-ignites. When the temperature of water reaches a preset temperature, a control panel indicates it to the user on a display and/or by providing a sound, thus making it more convenient to use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118989 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives the voltage supply. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module, and receives information from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. The control module is mounted on the water heater and the voltage supply passes through or adjacent to the control module. The control module determines an operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and the information. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205457 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a hot water supply apparatus calculates a value representing an ordinary index for the hot water usage of each hot water destination, determines hot water supply whose value is less than a threshold as hot water supply of low ordinary, and determines hot water supply whose value is not less than the threshold as hot water supply of high ordinary. The apparatus also calculates a first boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of low ordinary, and calculates a second boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of high ordinary. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
| 20130099014 | System and Method of Controlling Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler Firing Rates - Hydronic heating systems, controllers for such systems, and methods of using/operating same are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126625 | Fuel Cell Heat Pump - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity and rejected heat, a hydronic coil, and a circulatory loop configured to selectively circulate a fluid between the fuel cell and the hydronic coil. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL - A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134230 | QUICK WATER HEATER - A quick water heater includes a housing, a water tank, a heating device having an inlet and an outlet, a water pump, a water outlet, a NTC thermistor, and a control circuit board. The water pump is connected between the water tank and the inlet by two water pipes. The water outlet is connected with the outlet. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the heating device and the water pump. The control circuit board includes a first SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control the water pump on or off and a second SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control power of the heating device. When the water temperature of the water outlet reaches to a predetermined temperature, the NTC thermistor sends out a feedback signal to the control circuit board, and then the control circuit board cuts off a power supply of the heating device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161404 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - It is an object of the subject matter to disclose a water heating device, comprising a vaporizer for vaporizing refrigerant and a compressor for compressing the vaporized refrigerant. The device also comprises a shell; such as a condenser and a volume reducing member positioned within the shell. The member is configured to reduce the cross section area of the volume in which water is heated in the shell. The device may also contain a refrigerant coil positioned adjacent to the volume in which water is heated in the shell; the refrigerant coil contains a refrigerant material received from the compressor, said refrigerant material heats the water in the volume in which water is heated in the shell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200168 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A smart energy control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module. The control module is mounted on the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines at least one operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and information received from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248609 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270353 | Joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and dispatching method thereof - The present invention provides a joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and a dispatching method thereof, the user adopts two ways of the hot water radiator and the heat pump to supply heat, wherein the hot water comes from the gas combined cycle units, the electric power comes from the combination of the gas combined cycle units and the solar power generation units, and after detecting the power supplying and power consumption of the user in a historical time period by the comprehensive dispatching and controlling device, a future time period is predicted, and then dispatching is processed on the basis, under the circumstances of ensuring fulfilling of electric power supply and heat supply, reducing of the heating hot water flow output is compensated by consuming electric power to heat, consuming electric power to heat can not only compensate the shortage of hot water heating, but also increases the load in power trough time; accordingly, solar power generation, and combined production of heat and power is synthesized, the output of the combined production of heat and power is adjusted according to the volatility of solar power generation, and further according to change of power consumption load of the user, based on continuous dispatching method of real-time detection and prediction, with equal detection period and adjustment period, an equivalent smooth output of solar power generation on the user side is realized. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277440 | MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334330 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER - Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140027524 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034742 | System for the Heating of Two Mutually Separated Liquids - The invention relates to a system for heating two mutually separated liquids, wherein a first liquid is intended for heating a building and wherein the second liquid is tap water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140070014 | WARM WEATHER BOILER SHUTDOWN - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for automatically shutting down a boiler system when it is not needed (e.g., during warm weather) based upon calls for heat output by a temperature control element (e.g., thermostat) within a facility. The apparatus has a temperature control element that provides calls for heat to a controller when a temperature within a facility is below a setting value. The controller controls operation of a boiler, having a medium with a temperature between a low limit and a high limit, in response to the call for heat. A monitoring element determines a prevalence of calls for heat and selectively adjusts the low limit based upon the determined prevalence of calls for heat. Therefore, when calls for heat are less frequent the monitoring element will reduce the low limit to reduce fuel consumption of the boiler. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084073 | Hot Water Appliance - The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140131462 | MANAGING HOT WATER DELIVERY - A method, system or computer usable program product for controlling an on-demand hot water heater including providing a plurality of nodes for receiving hot water from an on-demand hot water heater in a hot water delivery system, receiving a demand with a node identifier for hot water at a node, determining a hot water temperature for the node from a centralized database, the database including a set of node identifiers with a corresponding set of preset hot water temperatures, and controlling a temperature of hot water flowing from the water heater based on the determined hot water temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150090804 | TEMPERATURE AND LOW WATER MONITORING FOR BOILER SYSTEMS - A dual functionality temperature control measurement and low water cutoff measurement system is taught within a single tapping to a boiler. This dual functionality combines a low water cutoff and temperature sensor into one control utilizing a sensing element suitable for use in a single existing tapping for a boiler. Independent of low water functionality, the temperature sensor is also capable of monitoring temperature as a replacement probe in an existing temperature sensor-only well. A conductive member provides a compression fit inside the probe well for thermistors, while simultaneously providing conduction with the well interior for a low water cutoff signal in a two-conductor well. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150102120 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE OF A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A method for adjusting the setpoint temperature of a heat transfer medium circulating in a heating or cooling system ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300660 | OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RESET CONTROL METHOD FOR BOILER USING EXTERNAL NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method for the compensation control of heating temperature in accordance with the outdoor temperature and for preventing icicles from being formed on an exhaust pipe, wherein the outdoor temperature is received from an integration server without the need for having a separate outdoor temperature sensor installed, and a system is constructed so as to be capable of communicating between a room controller to which a wireless communication module is mounted and the integration server. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150360535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HEAT ACCUMULATOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a heat accumulator in a motor vehicle are provided. When the driver switches off the ignition, it is determined on the basis of the current coolant temperature whether there is a need for heat accumulation at this time and whether the benefit thereof depends on when the internal combustion engine is activated again. If the response to both of these is positive the driver is requested to state whether heat accumulation is to be carried out now. Heat accumulation is carried out or is not carried out depending on the driver's response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150362210 | ELECTRODE BOILER FEATURING VARIABLE AND CONTROLLED OUTPUT - An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output is used for heating closed areas by producing hot water and may include an electronic processing unit, area and water sensors; priority controller; power unit; the plastic core; curved plates; metal rod; metal neutral spacer and a screw sealing-connecting the electrodes. An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output uses the heat rapidly generated when alternating current flows through streams of liquid. This is achieved by using metal plates and a compact cylindrical rod arranged inside a plastic core. According to the information received from the area and water sensors, the electronic processing unit allots the electric load via the power unit in order to achieve a desirable temperature. The self-regulation of the operational power load required when used simultaneously with other energy-consuming appliances, is ensured by using the priority controller. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160040894 | STRUCTURE OF HOT WATER PIPE INSERTED WITH HEATING WIRE - A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160047558 | HOT WATER SUPPLY AND HEATING SYSTEM - A hot water supply and heating system | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047572 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives a voltage supply. The electrical junction box includes at least one cover plate for providing access to an internal portion of the water heater. The voltage supply passes through the at least one cover plate and connects to internal wiring of the water heater. A method for providing a control module on the water heater includes routing service wiring for providing the voltage supply to the water heater into an electrical connection portion of the control module, routing the internal wiring of the water heater into the electrical connection portion of the control module, and connecting the service wiring to the internal wiring of the water heater within the electrical connection portion of the control module. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160097545 | REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR HEATING SYSTEM USING A SMART PHONE APPLICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160109141 | BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a boiler control system based on delayed cycle control, in which the control is implemented by interrupting a heating device enable signal (such as a BMS enable signal). This means the system can be used with electronic boilers without the boiler being aware (in terms of generating error codes) of the control taking place. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160178220 | Building Heating Installation and Methodology | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160377301 | CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEM AND OR APPLIANCE - A water heating system having a system inlet pipe ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20130056543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PLURALITY OF ROOMS IN A BUILDING - A method for regulating a temperature in a plurality of rooms ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130126627 | Control System For A Boiler Assembly - A control system for managing and interfacing a plurality of water heaters, e.g. boilers. The control system includes a first boiler unit controlled by a first boiler control unit and a second boiler unit controlled by a second boiler control unit. The first boiler control unit is operable to coordinate the operation of the first and second boiler units in response to changes in output demand. The flues of the first and second boiler units are connected to a common flue. The control system further includes an interface and an interface control system. The interface control system communicates requests from the interface, to report and/or alter the operating parameters of the first and second boiler units, to the first and second boiler control units and communicates the request outcome(s) back to the interface. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150014425 | HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150122902 | HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FOR A HYDRAULIC HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic manifold for a hydraulic heating and/or cooling system includes a feed conduit ( | 05-07-2015 |
| 237008000 | With boiler by-pass valve control | 2 |
| 20080251593 | NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS FEED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM FOR BOILERS OR FURNACES - A natural or propane gas fed auxiliary electric generating system is brought to actuation to continue operating the pump in a residential, office building or motel/hotel environment whose boiler operates from the natural gas or propane fed source in the event the electric power otherwise operating the pump is lost or falls below a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100224689 | MODULAR COMMUNAL HEATING AND POWER STATION - The present invention relates to a modular communal heating and power station, in particular for single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings. The communal heating and power station is characterized by a module design according to the invention. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130186967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING AIR WITH HOT WATER - A method controls an air handler that generates heated air from hot water generated by a water heater. The method includes generating a signal in the presence or absence of an indicia of water flow associated with the water heater; initiating operation of a pump associated with the air handler when the signal indicates that water flow associated with the water heater is at least at a selected level to supply hot water to the air handler sufficient to generate heated air; and/or terminating operation of the pump and/or a blower/fan associated with the air handler when the presence or absence signal indicates that the water flow associated with the water heater is less than the selected level. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130214053 | WATER HEATER - A water heater includes a bypass that is formed, on the side of a water supply pipe, branching from a main water path and bypassing a part of the main water path, and a flow path switching unit (a valve and a stepping motor) that is formed at a branching portion of the main water path and the bypass. The flow path switching unit is controlled by a controller and that can selectively switch a flow path between the main water path and the bypass. A microbubble generator generating microbubbles is provided on the bypass, the microbubble generator including a water agitator portion, a compression portion and a decompression portion. When the controller determines that scale has built up, the flow path is switched to the bypass by the flow path switching unit, and water containing microbubbles is caused to flow inside the water heater. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150300661 | HOT WATER-CENTERED COMBINED HOT WATER AND HEATING BOILER - The objective of the present invention is to provide a hot water-centered hot water and heating combination boiler, in which heat exchange for a hot water supply is performed in a main heat exchanger and heat exchange for a heating water supply is performed in an auxiliary heat exchanger so that the hot water supply can be accelerated, energy can be saved, and the temperature of the hot water can be controlled with ease. To achieve the abovementioned objective, the boiler of the present invention includes: a cold water inflow tube through which cold water flows in; a main heat exchanger which heats the cold water flowing in through the cold water inflow tube by using the combustion heat of a burner; a hot water discharge tube which discharges the hot water heated in the main heat exchanger; an auxiliary heat exchanger which supplies heating water during a heating mode, in which heating consumption place, and causes heat exchange to occur between the heated water in the main heat exchanger and the lowered temperature returning water, in which the heating consumption place; and a control part which controls the combustion of the burner during a hot water mode and heating mode. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20080223946 | Gas Control/Block Valve and Automatic Circulation Device of Warm Water Using the Gas Valves - The present invention relates to gas controlling and blocking valves and An automatic warm water circulator using the same, and includes a circulation cycle formed such that a reservoir is connected to a boiler by a supply pipe, the boiler is connected to a heat exchanger by a discharge pipe, and the reservoir is connected to the heat exchanger by a circulation pipe, a hollow combustion chamber provided in the lower side of the boiler and having both sides protruded toward the outside of the boiler, a gas supply and ignition device for supplying the gas to the inside of the combustion chamber and for burning the gas to heat water in the boiler, and a supply valve and discharge valve respectively provided in the supply pipe and the discharge pipe and automatically opened and closed in response to the inner pressure for the boiler. Since the gas is controlling and blocking valves and the automatic warm water circulator using the same uses portable gases as a heat source for producing and circulation warm water, the automatic warm water circulator can conveniently supply the warm water to various heaters even outdoors where it is difficult to use electric power. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090090789 | BUILDING HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a building heating system. The system includes a controller that operates the heating system in three modes of operation. The controller controls a valve that regulates the flow of steam to the building water loop. By maintaining a constant steam flow rate during peak demand periods, steam consumption during peak demand periods are reduced while maintaining a comfortable environment within the building. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100276502 | Method And Apparatus For Commissioning And Balancing A Wet Central Heating System - An apparatus for commissioning and balancing a central heating system of the type having a boiler ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110000973 | DEVICE FOR CONTROL ROOM TEMPERATURE OF EACH ROOM ADAPTED TO HEATING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for control room temperature of each room adapted to heating environment that allows a temperature control system to be adapted by itself to heating environment (quantity of heat of a heating source, magnitude of load, difference between setting temperature and room temperature) by reflecting the changes in the heating environment and data obtained by previous heating into the control, and reduces unnecessary energy consumption by controlling the quantity of heat of a boiler at the minimum required level. In order to achieve the above, the present invention includes: a boiler that creates combustion heat, exchanges the heat with heating water, and then circulates the heating water through each heating load; one or more heat pipes that are provided to heating positions; heating control valves that is provided to allow or stop the circulation of the heating water through the heat pipes; an individual room controller that makes it possible to set interior temperature for each room, and converts the set interior temperature into return water control temperature and then outputs the return water control temperature; a valve controller that controls quantity of heat of the boiler by integrating the return water control temperature transmitted from one or more individual room controllers and outputs a control signal to the boiler to maintain the highest return water control temperature of the return water control temperature required by the individual room controller; and a valve actuating unit that turns on/off the valve control valve according to the control signal of the valve controller. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120061483 | COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL PART - Disclosed herein is a hot/cold water supply system with an improved control part. Cold water that has remained in a pipe is re-circulated through a circulating water pipe and is re-supplied into and heated by a boiler rather than being discharged out of a faucet, and the temperature of the water is adjusted in a thermo-and-geared valve to a temperature preset by a user so that water with a low temperature deviation can be supplied to the user. Further, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the thermo-and-geared valve. Water of different temperatures preset by users can be supplied to corresponding control zones. A sudden deviation in temperature can be prevented when the boiler re-ignites. When the temperature of water reaches a preset temperature, a control panel indicates it to the user on a display and/or by providing a sound, thus making it more convenient to use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118989 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives the voltage supply. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module, and receives information from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. The control module is mounted on the water heater and the voltage supply passes through or adjacent to the control module. The control module determines an operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and the information. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205457 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a hot water supply apparatus calculates a value representing an ordinary index for the hot water usage of each hot water destination, determines hot water supply whose value is less than a threshold as hot water supply of low ordinary, and determines hot water supply whose value is not less than the threshold as hot water supply of high ordinary. The apparatus also calculates a first boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of low ordinary, and calculates a second boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of high ordinary. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
| 20130099014 | System and Method of Controlling Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler Firing Rates - Hydronic heating systems, controllers for such systems, and methods of using/operating same are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126625 | Fuel Cell Heat Pump - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity and rejected heat, a hydronic coil, and a circulatory loop configured to selectively circulate a fluid between the fuel cell and the hydronic coil. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL - A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134230 | QUICK WATER HEATER - A quick water heater includes a housing, a water tank, a heating device having an inlet and an outlet, a water pump, a water outlet, a NTC thermistor, and a control circuit board. The water pump is connected between the water tank and the inlet by two water pipes. The water outlet is connected with the outlet. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the heating device and the water pump. The control circuit board includes a first SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control the water pump on or off and a second SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control power of the heating device. When the water temperature of the water outlet reaches to a predetermined temperature, the NTC thermistor sends out a feedback signal to the control circuit board, and then the control circuit board cuts off a power supply of the heating device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161404 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - It is an object of the subject matter to disclose a water heating device, comprising a vaporizer for vaporizing refrigerant and a compressor for compressing the vaporized refrigerant. The device also comprises a shell; such as a condenser and a volume reducing member positioned within the shell. The member is configured to reduce the cross section area of the volume in which water is heated in the shell. The device may also contain a refrigerant coil positioned adjacent to the volume in which water is heated in the shell; the refrigerant coil contains a refrigerant material received from the compressor, said refrigerant material heats the water in the volume in which water is heated in the shell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200168 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A smart energy control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module. The control module is mounted on the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines at least one operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and information received from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248609 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270353 | Joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and dispatching method thereof - The present invention provides a joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and a dispatching method thereof, the user adopts two ways of the hot water radiator and the heat pump to supply heat, wherein the hot water comes from the gas combined cycle units, the electric power comes from the combination of the gas combined cycle units and the solar power generation units, and after detecting the power supplying and power consumption of the user in a historical time period by the comprehensive dispatching and controlling device, a future time period is predicted, and then dispatching is processed on the basis, under the circumstances of ensuring fulfilling of electric power supply and heat supply, reducing of the heating hot water flow output is compensated by consuming electric power to heat, consuming electric power to heat can not only compensate the shortage of hot water heating, but also increases the load in power trough time; accordingly, solar power generation, and combined production of heat and power is synthesized, the output of the combined production of heat and power is adjusted according to the volatility of solar power generation, and further according to change of power consumption load of the user, based on continuous dispatching method of real-time detection and prediction, with equal detection period and adjustment period, an equivalent smooth output of solar power generation on the user side is realized. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277440 | MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334330 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER - Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140027524 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034742 | System for the Heating of Two Mutually Separated Liquids - The invention relates to a system for heating two mutually separated liquids, wherein a first liquid is intended for heating a building and wherein the second liquid is tap water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140070014 | WARM WEATHER BOILER SHUTDOWN - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for automatically shutting down a boiler system when it is not needed (e.g., during warm weather) based upon calls for heat output by a temperature control element (e.g., thermostat) within a facility. The apparatus has a temperature control element that provides calls for heat to a controller when a temperature within a facility is below a setting value. The controller controls operation of a boiler, having a medium with a temperature between a low limit and a high limit, in response to the call for heat. A monitoring element determines a prevalence of calls for heat and selectively adjusts the low limit based upon the determined prevalence of calls for heat. Therefore, when calls for heat are less frequent the monitoring element will reduce the low limit to reduce fuel consumption of the boiler. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084073 | Hot Water Appliance - The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140131462 | MANAGING HOT WATER DELIVERY - A method, system or computer usable program product for controlling an on-demand hot water heater including providing a plurality of nodes for receiving hot water from an on-demand hot water heater in a hot water delivery system, receiving a demand with a node identifier for hot water at a node, determining a hot water temperature for the node from a centralized database, the database including a set of node identifiers with a corresponding set of preset hot water temperatures, and controlling a temperature of hot water flowing from the water heater based on the determined hot water temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150090804 | TEMPERATURE AND LOW WATER MONITORING FOR BOILER SYSTEMS - A dual functionality temperature control measurement and low water cutoff measurement system is taught within a single tapping to a boiler. This dual functionality combines a low water cutoff and temperature sensor into one control utilizing a sensing element suitable for use in a single existing tapping for a boiler. Independent of low water functionality, the temperature sensor is also capable of monitoring temperature as a replacement probe in an existing temperature sensor-only well. A conductive member provides a compression fit inside the probe well for thermistors, while simultaneously providing conduction with the well interior for a low water cutoff signal in a two-conductor well. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150102120 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE OF A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A method for adjusting the setpoint temperature of a heat transfer medium circulating in a heating or cooling system ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300660 | OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RESET CONTROL METHOD FOR BOILER USING EXTERNAL NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method for the compensation control of heating temperature in accordance with the outdoor temperature and for preventing icicles from being formed on an exhaust pipe, wherein the outdoor temperature is received from an integration server without the need for having a separate outdoor temperature sensor installed, and a system is constructed so as to be capable of communicating between a room controller to which a wireless communication module is mounted and the integration server. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150360535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HEAT ACCUMULATOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a heat accumulator in a motor vehicle are provided. When the driver switches off the ignition, it is determined on the basis of the current coolant temperature whether there is a need for heat accumulation at this time and whether the benefit thereof depends on when the internal combustion engine is activated again. If the response to both of these is positive the driver is requested to state whether heat accumulation is to be carried out now. Heat accumulation is carried out or is not carried out depending on the driver's response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150362210 | ELECTRODE BOILER FEATURING VARIABLE AND CONTROLLED OUTPUT - An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output is used for heating closed areas by producing hot water and may include an electronic processing unit, area and water sensors; priority controller; power unit; the plastic core; curved plates; metal rod; metal neutral spacer and a screw sealing-connecting the electrodes. An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output uses the heat rapidly generated when alternating current flows through streams of liquid. This is achieved by using metal plates and a compact cylindrical rod arranged inside a plastic core. According to the information received from the area and water sensors, the electronic processing unit allots the electric load via the power unit in order to achieve a desirable temperature. The self-regulation of the operational power load required when used simultaneously with other energy-consuming appliances, is ensured by using the priority controller. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160040894 | STRUCTURE OF HOT WATER PIPE INSERTED WITH HEATING WIRE - A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160047558 | HOT WATER SUPPLY AND HEATING SYSTEM - A hot water supply and heating system | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047572 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives a voltage supply. The electrical junction box includes at least one cover plate for providing access to an internal portion of the water heater. The voltage supply passes through the at least one cover plate and connects to internal wiring of the water heater. A method for providing a control module on the water heater includes routing service wiring for providing the voltage supply to the water heater into an electrical connection portion of the control module, routing the internal wiring of the water heater into the electrical connection portion of the control module, and connecting the service wiring to the internal wiring of the water heater within the electrical connection portion of the control module. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160097545 | REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR HEATING SYSTEM USING A SMART PHONE APPLICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160109141 | BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a boiler control system based on delayed cycle control, in which the control is implemented by interrupting a heating device enable signal (such as a BMS enable signal). This means the system can be used with electronic boilers without the boiler being aware (in terms of generating error codes) of the control taking place. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160178220 | Building Heating Installation and Methodology | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160377301 | CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEM AND OR APPLIANCE - A water heating system having a system inlet pipe ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20130056543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PLURALITY OF ROOMS IN A BUILDING - A method for regulating a temperature in a plurality of rooms ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130126627 | Control System For A Boiler Assembly - A control system for managing and interfacing a plurality of water heaters, e.g. boilers. The control system includes a first boiler unit controlled by a first boiler control unit and a second boiler unit controlled by a second boiler control unit. The first boiler control unit is operable to coordinate the operation of the first and second boiler units in response to changes in output demand. The flues of the first and second boiler units are connected to a common flue. The control system further includes an interface and an interface control system. The interface control system communicates requests from the interface, to report and/or alter the operating parameters of the first and second boiler units, to the first and second boiler control units and communicates the request outcome(s) back to the interface. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150014425 | HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150122902 | HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FOR A HYDRAULIC HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic manifold for a hydraulic heating and/or cooling system includes a feed conduit ( | 05-07-2015 |
| 237008000 | Compact heating systems with controls | 1 |
| 20080251593 | NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS FEED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM FOR BOILERS OR FURNACES - A natural or propane gas fed auxiliary electric generating system is brought to actuation to continue operating the pump in a residential, office building or motel/hotel environment whose boiler operates from the natural gas or propane fed source in the event the electric power otherwise operating the pump is lost or falls below a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100224689 | MODULAR COMMUNAL HEATING AND POWER STATION - The present invention relates to a modular communal heating and power station, in particular for single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings. The communal heating and power station is characterized by a module design according to the invention. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130186967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING AIR WITH HOT WATER - A method controls an air handler that generates heated air from hot water generated by a water heater. The method includes generating a signal in the presence or absence of an indicia of water flow associated with the water heater; initiating operation of a pump associated with the air handler when the signal indicates that water flow associated with the water heater is at least at a selected level to supply hot water to the air handler sufficient to generate heated air; and/or terminating operation of the pump and/or a blower/fan associated with the air handler when the presence or absence signal indicates that the water flow associated with the water heater is less than the selected level. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130214053 | WATER HEATER - A water heater includes a bypass that is formed, on the side of a water supply pipe, branching from a main water path and bypassing a part of the main water path, and a flow path switching unit (a valve and a stepping motor) that is formed at a branching portion of the main water path and the bypass. The flow path switching unit is controlled by a controller and that can selectively switch a flow path between the main water path and the bypass. A microbubble generator generating microbubbles is provided on the bypass, the microbubble generator including a water agitator portion, a compression portion and a decompression portion. When the controller determines that scale has built up, the flow path is switched to the bypass by the flow path switching unit, and water containing microbubbles is caused to flow inside the water heater. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150300661 | HOT WATER-CENTERED COMBINED HOT WATER AND HEATING BOILER - The objective of the present invention is to provide a hot water-centered hot water and heating combination boiler, in which heat exchange for a hot water supply is performed in a main heat exchanger and heat exchange for a heating water supply is performed in an auxiliary heat exchanger so that the hot water supply can be accelerated, energy can be saved, and the temperature of the hot water can be controlled with ease. To achieve the abovementioned objective, the boiler of the present invention includes: a cold water inflow tube through which cold water flows in; a main heat exchanger which heats the cold water flowing in through the cold water inflow tube by using the combustion heat of a burner; a hot water discharge tube which discharges the hot water heated in the main heat exchanger; an auxiliary heat exchanger which supplies heating water during a heating mode, in which heating consumption place, and causes heat exchange to occur between the heated water in the main heat exchanger and the lowered temperature returning water, in which the heating consumption place; and a control part which controls the combustion of the burner during a hot water mode and heating mode. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20080223946 | Gas Control/Block Valve and Automatic Circulation Device of Warm Water Using the Gas Valves - The present invention relates to gas controlling and blocking valves and An automatic warm water circulator using the same, and includes a circulation cycle formed such that a reservoir is connected to a boiler by a supply pipe, the boiler is connected to a heat exchanger by a discharge pipe, and the reservoir is connected to the heat exchanger by a circulation pipe, a hollow combustion chamber provided in the lower side of the boiler and having both sides protruded toward the outside of the boiler, a gas supply and ignition device for supplying the gas to the inside of the combustion chamber and for burning the gas to heat water in the boiler, and a supply valve and discharge valve respectively provided in the supply pipe and the discharge pipe and automatically opened and closed in response to the inner pressure for the boiler. Since the gas is controlling and blocking valves and the automatic warm water circulator using the same uses portable gases as a heat source for producing and circulation warm water, the automatic warm water circulator can conveniently supply the warm water to various heaters even outdoors where it is difficult to use electric power. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090090789 | BUILDING HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a building heating system. The system includes a controller that operates the heating system in three modes of operation. The controller controls a valve that regulates the flow of steam to the building water loop. By maintaining a constant steam flow rate during peak demand periods, steam consumption during peak demand periods are reduced while maintaining a comfortable environment within the building. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100276502 | Method And Apparatus For Commissioning And Balancing A Wet Central Heating System - An apparatus for commissioning and balancing a central heating system of the type having a boiler ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110000973 | DEVICE FOR CONTROL ROOM TEMPERATURE OF EACH ROOM ADAPTED TO HEATING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for control room temperature of each room adapted to heating environment that allows a temperature control system to be adapted by itself to heating environment (quantity of heat of a heating source, magnitude of load, difference between setting temperature and room temperature) by reflecting the changes in the heating environment and data obtained by previous heating into the control, and reduces unnecessary energy consumption by controlling the quantity of heat of a boiler at the minimum required level. In order to achieve the above, the present invention includes: a boiler that creates combustion heat, exchanges the heat with heating water, and then circulates the heating water through each heating load; one or more heat pipes that are provided to heating positions; heating control valves that is provided to allow or stop the circulation of the heating water through the heat pipes; an individual room controller that makes it possible to set interior temperature for each room, and converts the set interior temperature into return water control temperature and then outputs the return water control temperature; a valve controller that controls quantity of heat of the boiler by integrating the return water control temperature transmitted from one or more individual room controllers and outputs a control signal to the boiler to maintain the highest return water control temperature of the return water control temperature required by the individual room controller; and a valve actuating unit that turns on/off the valve control valve according to the control signal of the valve controller. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120061483 | COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL PART - Disclosed herein is a hot/cold water supply system with an improved control part. Cold water that has remained in a pipe is re-circulated through a circulating water pipe and is re-supplied into and heated by a boiler rather than being discharged out of a faucet, and the temperature of the water is adjusted in a thermo-and-geared valve to a temperature preset by a user so that water with a low temperature deviation can be supplied to the user. Further, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the thermo-and-geared valve. Water of different temperatures preset by users can be supplied to corresponding control zones. A sudden deviation in temperature can be prevented when the boiler re-ignites. When the temperature of water reaches a preset temperature, a control panel indicates it to the user on a display and/or by providing a sound, thus making it more convenient to use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118989 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives the voltage supply. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module, and receives information from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. The control module is mounted on the water heater and the voltage supply passes through or adjacent to the control module. The control module determines an operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and the information. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205457 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a hot water supply apparatus calculates a value representing an ordinary index for the hot water usage of each hot water destination, determines hot water supply whose value is less than a threshold as hot water supply of low ordinary, and determines hot water supply whose value is not less than the threshold as hot water supply of high ordinary. The apparatus also calculates a first boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of low ordinary, and calculates a second boiling-up amount for the hot water supply determined as the hot water supply of high ordinary. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
| 20130099014 | System and Method of Controlling Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler Firing Rates - Hydronic heating systems, controllers for such systems, and methods of using/operating same are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126625 | Fuel Cell Heat Pump - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity and rejected heat, a hydronic coil, and a circulatory loop configured to selectively circulate a fluid between the fuel cell and the hydronic coil. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY CONTROL - A method and a device for energy control in a heating system that is regulated with the aid of an outdoor temperature sensor, where the outdoor temperature sensor ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134230 | QUICK WATER HEATER - A quick water heater includes a housing, a water tank, a heating device having an inlet and an outlet, a water pump, a water outlet, a NTC thermistor, and a control circuit board. The water pump is connected between the water tank and the inlet by two water pipes. The water outlet is connected with the outlet. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the heating device and the water pump. The control circuit board includes a first SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control the water pump on or off and a second SCR cooperating with the NTC thermistor to control power of the heating device. When the water temperature of the water outlet reaches to a predetermined temperature, the NTC thermistor sends out a feedback signal to the control circuit board, and then the control circuit board cuts off a power supply of the heating device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161404 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER - It is an object of the subject matter to disclose a water heating device, comprising a vaporizer for vaporizing refrigerant and a compressor for compressing the vaporized refrigerant. The device also comprises a shell; such as a condenser and a volume reducing member positioned within the shell. The member is configured to reduce the cross section area of the volume in which water is heated in the shell. The device may also contain a refrigerant coil positioned adjacent to the volume in which water is heated in the shell; the refrigerant coil contains a refrigerant material received from the compressor, said refrigerant material heats the water in the volume in which water is heated in the shell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200168 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A smart energy control module for a water heater includes a switching module that receives a voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. A communication module communicates with at least one of an energy meter and an energy network external to the water heater and the control module. The control module is mounted on the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines at least one operating characteristic of the water heater based on the voltage supply and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater in response to the operating characteristic and information received from the at least one of the energy meter and the energy network. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248609 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system includes a flow circuit carrying working fluid at a set flow temperature to a heat emitting section, an electricity driven heat pump having a first heat exchanger, and a fuel fired boiler having a second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers arc connected to the flow circuit to heat the working fluid in succession. A coefficient of performance (COP | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270353 | Joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and dispatching method thereof - The present invention provides a joint heating system of gas combined cycle and solar power and a dispatching method thereof, the user adopts two ways of the hot water radiator and the heat pump to supply heat, wherein the hot water comes from the gas combined cycle units, the electric power comes from the combination of the gas combined cycle units and the solar power generation units, and after detecting the power supplying and power consumption of the user in a historical time period by the comprehensive dispatching and controlling device, a future time period is predicted, and then dispatching is processed on the basis, under the circumstances of ensuring fulfilling of electric power supply and heat supply, reducing of the heating hot water flow output is compensated by consuming electric power to heat, consuming electric power to heat can not only compensate the shortage of hot water heating, but also increases the load in power trough time; accordingly, solar power generation, and combined production of heat and power is synthesized, the output of the combined production of heat and power is adjusted according to the volatility of solar power generation, and further according to change of power consumption load of the user, based on continuous dispatching method of real-time detection and prediction, with equal detection period and adjustment period, an equivalent smooth output of solar power generation on the user side is realized. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277440 | MODULATING BOILER SYSTEM - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334330 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BOILER - Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a boiler. In the boiler control method, the boiler is controlled depending both on a room temperature and on a return water temperature, whereby, unnecessary operation of the boiler is minimized. Further, the boiler is controlled depending on a desired room temperature and a corresponding return water temperature in a non-sleeping time zone, and the boiler is variably controlled, in the sleeping time zone, within a variable sleeping-time room temperature range and a variable sleeping-time return water temperature range. Moreover, in the present invention, a temperature control deviation is within ±0.5° C. and a return water temperature control deviation is within ±1° C. so that the room temperature and the temperature of a floor of the room can be maintained constant. Thus, energy consumption can be markedly reduced. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140027524 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hot water supply system includes a hot water storage tank configured to store hot water, a plurality of temperature sensors that are installed in the height direction of the water storage tank and that detect temperatures at their installed positions, a main-unit-side hot water supply device that heats hot water in the hot water storage tank, a sub-unit-side hot water supply device, a main-unit-side control board equipped with control means that controls the corresponding hot water supply device, and a sub-unit-side control board. Signals sent from the temperature sensors are input in a distributed manner among the main-unit-side control board and the sub-unit-side control board, and each of the control boards are communicably connected to each other by a transmission line. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034742 | System for the Heating of Two Mutually Separated Liquids - The invention relates to a system for heating two mutually separated liquids, wherein a first liquid is intended for heating a building and wherein the second liquid is tap water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140070014 | WARM WEATHER BOILER SHUTDOWN - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for automatically shutting down a boiler system when it is not needed (e.g., during warm weather) based upon calls for heat output by a temperature control element (e.g., thermostat) within a facility. The apparatus has a temperature control element that provides calls for heat to a controller when a temperature within a facility is below a setting value. The controller controls operation of a boiler, having a medium with a temperature between a low limit and a high limit, in response to the call for heat. A monitoring element determines a prevalence of calls for heat and selectively adjusts the low limit based upon the determined prevalence of calls for heat. Therefore, when calls for heat are less frequent the monitoring element will reduce the low limit to reduce fuel consumption of the boiler. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084073 | Hot Water Appliance - The present invention relates to a hot water appliance comprising a heating member for heating water, a control unit for controlling the heating member, the control unit comprising a memory for storing a desired temperature of a space to be heated, and an input/output unit, wherein the input/output unit is adapted to receive a signal representative of a measured temperature, and wherein the control unit controls the heating member on the basis of the desired temperature and the measured temperature. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140131462 | MANAGING HOT WATER DELIVERY - A method, system or computer usable program product for controlling an on-demand hot water heater including providing a plurality of nodes for receiving hot water from an on-demand hot water heater in a hot water delivery system, receiving a demand with a node identifier for hot water at a node, determining a hot water temperature for the node from a centralized database, the database including a set of node identifiers with a corresponding set of preset hot water temperatures, and controlling a temperature of hot water flowing from the water heater based on the determined hot water temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150090804 | TEMPERATURE AND LOW WATER MONITORING FOR BOILER SYSTEMS - A dual functionality temperature control measurement and low water cutoff measurement system is taught within a single tapping to a boiler. This dual functionality combines a low water cutoff and temperature sensor into one control utilizing a sensing element suitable for use in a single existing tapping for a boiler. Independent of low water functionality, the temperature sensor is also capable of monitoring temperature as a replacement probe in an existing temperature sensor-only well. A conductive member provides a compression fit inside the probe well for thermistors, while simultaneously providing conduction with the well interior for a low water cutoff signal in a two-conductor well. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150102120 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE OF A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A method for adjusting the setpoint temperature of a heat transfer medium circulating in a heating or cooling system ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300660 | OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RESET CONTROL METHOD FOR BOILER USING EXTERNAL NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method for the compensation control of heating temperature in accordance with the outdoor temperature and for preventing icicles from being formed on an exhaust pipe, wherein the outdoor temperature is received from an integration server without the need for having a separate outdoor temperature sensor installed, and a system is constructed so as to be capable of communicating between a room controller to which a wireless communication module is mounted and the integration server. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150360535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HEAT ACCUMULATOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a heat accumulator in a motor vehicle are provided. When the driver switches off the ignition, it is determined on the basis of the current coolant temperature whether there is a need for heat accumulation at this time and whether the benefit thereof depends on when the internal combustion engine is activated again. If the response to both of these is positive the driver is requested to state whether heat accumulation is to be carried out now. Heat accumulation is carried out or is not carried out depending on the driver's response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150362210 | ELECTRODE BOILER FEATURING VARIABLE AND CONTROLLED OUTPUT - An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output is used for heating closed areas by producing hot water and may include an electronic processing unit, area and water sensors; priority controller; power unit; the plastic core; curved plates; metal rod; metal neutral spacer and a screw sealing-connecting the electrodes. An electrode boiler featuring variable and controlled output uses the heat rapidly generated when alternating current flows through streams of liquid. This is achieved by using metal plates and a compact cylindrical rod arranged inside a plastic core. According to the information received from the area and water sensors, the electronic processing unit allots the electric load via the power unit in order to achieve a desirable temperature. The self-regulation of the operational power load required when used simultaneously with other energy-consuming appliances, is ensured by using the priority controller. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160040894 | STRUCTURE OF HOT WATER PIPE INSERTED WITH HEATING WIRE - A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160047558 | HOT WATER SUPPLY AND HEATING SYSTEM - A hot water supply and heating system | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047572 | SMART ENERGY CONTROLLED WATER HEATER - A water heater includes an electrical junction box that receives a voltage supply. The electrical junction box includes at least one cover plate for providing access to an internal portion of the water heater. The voltage supply passes through the at least one cover plate and connects to internal wiring of the water heater. A method for providing a control module on the water heater includes routing service wiring for providing the voltage supply to the water heater into an electrical connection portion of the control module, routing the internal wiring of the water heater into the electrical connection portion of the control module, and connecting the service wiring to the internal wiring of the water heater within the electrical connection portion of the control module. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160097545 | REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR HEATING SYSTEM USING A SMART PHONE APPLICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160109141 | BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a boiler control system based on delayed cycle control, in which the control is implemented by interrupting a heating device enable signal (such as a BMS enable signal). This means the system can be used with electronic boilers without the boiler being aware (in terms of generating error codes) of the control taking place. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160178220 | Building Heating Installation and Methodology | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160377301 | CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEM AND OR APPLIANCE - A water heating system having a system inlet pipe ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20130056543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PLURALITY OF ROOMS IN A BUILDING - A method for regulating a temperature in a plurality of rooms ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130126627 | Control System For A Boiler Assembly - A control system for managing and interfacing a plurality of water heaters, e.g. boilers. The control system includes a first boiler unit controlled by a first boiler control unit and a second boiler unit controlled by a second boiler control unit. The first boiler control unit is operable to coordinate the operation of the first and second boiler units in response to changes in output demand. The flues of the first and second boiler units are connected to a common flue. The control system further includes an interface and an interface control system. The interface control system communicates requests from the interface, to report and/or alter the operating parameters of the first and second boiler units, to the first and second boiler control units and communicates the request outcome(s) back to the interface. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150014425 | HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus includes two heating circuits ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150122902 | HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FOR A HYDRAULIC HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic manifold for a hydraulic heating and/or cooling system includes a feed conduit ( | 05-07-2015 |
