WO2019155231A1 - Unité d'interface thermique - Google Patents

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WO2019155231A1
WO2019155231A1 PCT/GB2019/050350 GB2019050350W WO2019155231A1 WO 2019155231 A1 WO2019155231 A1 WO 2019155231A1 GB 2019050350 W GB2019050350 W GB 2019050350W WO 2019155231 A1 WO2019155231 A1 WO 2019155231A1
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Luke Chamberlain
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D3/00—Hot-water central heating systems
    • F24D3/10—Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks ; Hydraulic components of a central heating system
    • F24D3/1058—Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks ; Hydraulic components of a central heating system disposition of pipes and pipe connections
    • F24D3/1066—Distributors for heating liquids
    • F24D3/1075—Built up from modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D10/00—District heating systems
    • F24D10/003—Domestic delivery stations having a heat exchanger
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/10—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24D19/1006—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heating systems
    • F24D19/1009—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heating systems for central heating
    • F24D19/1048—Counting of energy consumption
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/10—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24D19/1006—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heating systems
    • F24D19/1066—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heating systems for the combination of central heating and domestic hot water
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/06—Arrangement of mountings or supports
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/14—Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters 
    • F24H9/142—Connecting hydraulic components
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/14—Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters 
    • F24H9/148—Arrangements of boiler components on a frame or within a casing to build the fluid heater, e.g. boiler
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/17—District heating

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  • the present invention relates to Heat Interface Units
  • Heat interface units are typically installed in large apartment or multi-storey complexes with multiple dwellings . Rather than each dwelling being fitted with a boiler, a central boiler provides heating and domestic hot water energy to the entire complex. Heat interface units (HIU) act as a bridge between the central boiler and the heating and hot water systems of the individual apartments .
  • the implementation of a HIU may be considered as a centralised plant scheme serving multiple dwellings.
  • a HIU typically comprises a heat exchanger which receives heated water from the centralised plant boiler, and which heat is then transferred by the heat exchanger to water in the local hot water and/or central heating circuits in the property.
  • HIU Advantages of HIU’s include:
  • HIUs reduce maintenance access issues
  • gas consumption may be reduced through central plant efficiencies.
  • a heat interface unit for connection to a centralised boiler, which comprise two modules, a first module which is arranged to be fixed in position and be connected to the centralised boiler to receive heated water therefrom, and a second module which is arranged to be removably connected onto the first module, and the first module comprises a meter for measuring usage of energy which has been supplied from the centralised boiler.
  • the second module may be arranged to be separable from the first module.
  • a HIU may be considered as a delivery point for heating water for a dwelling or property.
  • the first module may be termed a manifold.
  • the first module may be arranged to be secured to a wall, or be mounted on a floor.
  • the first module may be termed a (wall) jig.
  • the first module may comprise a number of fluid connectors, which are arranged to be connected to counterpart fluid connectors of the second module.
  • Each of the fluid connectors may comprise a respective isolator valve, for controllably allowing fluid to flow through the connector.
  • the HIU may comprise a union for each of the connectors, which allows the connections of the first module to be fluidically connected to the connectors of the second module.
  • the unions may be retained by one or other of a respective pair of connectors.
  • the unions may comprise threaded component, which can connect one connection to another.
  • the unions preferably allow the connector (pairs) to be selectively coupled or de-coupled. This may be achieved manually by using a tool, such as a spanner.
  • connections of the first module and the connections of the second module may arranged be such that they are aligned or in register when the first module is in an in situ position.
  • the fluid connections may be provided at a forward or foremost region or front of the HIU.
  • the HIU may comprise one or more of the following:
  • volumetric water usage meter for example to measure cold water usage
  • heat exchanger such as a plate heat exchanger for example
  • expansion tank for hot water storage
  • thermostatic valve for primary circuitt2-way valve primary circuit for secondary heating circuit
  • user controls for example such as a programmer and roomstat
  • a water meter may be provided as part of the first module.
  • the majority of operative or working parts/sub-assemblies of the HIU, save the energy meter, may be contained within or be fixed or connected or integrated with the second module.
  • the first module may comprise a base part and a rear part .
  • the rear part may be arranged to be secured to a wall, so as to maintain the second module in position.
  • the first module may comprise a support surface or structure, suitable for supporting the first module in situ. This may be provided by a plate, or a number of support surface portions.
  • the support structure may be slidably mounted, such that it can be slid to an outward or extended condition (including when the second module is on the support surface). In this way, removal and attachment of the second module to the first module is facilitated.
  • the second module may comprise features which allow the second module to be detachably connected to the first module, such as fasteners or fixings .
  • the second module may be arranged to be removably connectable to the first module.
  • Usage data may be collected by a reader device, routed to a data network or transmitted via a node to the GSM telephone network. This then conveniently allows either local or remote meter reading with real time energy use, aggregate kWh consumption over pre-determined time periods and, in some instances, fault status or error notification.
  • the invention may comprise one or more features disclosed in the description and/or as shown in the drawings, either individually or in combination.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic front perspective view of a HIU
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the HIU of Figure 1 ,
  • Figure 3 is a schematic front perspective view of a wall-mounted manifold module of the HIU of Figure 1 ,
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the module shown in Figure 3,
  • FIG 5 is a front perspective view of the removable module of the HIU of Figure 1 (without outer casing removed),
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the removable module shown in Figure 5.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view the casing of the F1IU . Detailed Description
  • the HIU 1 comprises two major components, or units/modules, a wall-mounted manifold or jig 2, and a removable unit 3.
  • the HIU 1 advantageously allows the removal and replacement of the removable unit 3, without having to drain the unit down first.
  • the removable module 3 comprises various functional/working components and su b- assemblies required for the HIU to function. These are contained within an internal space of the module 3.
  • the HIU comprises a heat exchanger 10, a three-port valve 12, a thermostatic valve 14, and a pump 16.
  • the pipework connections between the various components is omitted for ease of representation .
  • the circulating pump 16 in operation overcomes the resistance of the dwelling pipe system. More generally, both the heat meter and the water meter 20 are usage measuring devices which are registered to the particular dwelling or property where the HIU is installed.
  • the manifold module may comprise non-mechanical parts affixed thereto, such as a strainer, a filter, etc.
  • the removable module 3 further comprises a series of connectors 7, which are located at the front region of the module.
  • the connectors 7 are spaced apart and aligned. These provide fluid communication with counterpart connections of the first manifold module 2.
  • Each connection comprises a threaded portion 7b and an isolation valve 7a.
  • Each threaded portion allows a connector to be connected to a counterpart connector by way of a union, such as a threaded ring.
  • this comprises a base portion 2a and a rearward portion (comprising a wall or a panel) 2b .
  • the manifold module 2 also comprises a series of connectors 8, which each comprise a threaded portion 8a and an isolation valve 8b.
  • One of the connectors is provided with a water meter 20, and another of the connectors is provided with a heat meter 22.
  • the heat meter 22 in use is arranged to measure the amount of heat (such as in kWh) which is used.
  • the heat meter is attached the connection through which heated water from the centralised boiler is received by the HIU 1.
  • the water meter 20 measures the volume water which is supplied to the HIU to supply the on-demand hot water supply.
  • the manifold module 2 is provided in the rearward panel 2b with a number of fastener apertures. These allow the manifold module to be securely attached to a wall .
  • the back panel 2a further comprises features of lugs 2d which serve in use to ass ist in correctly locating the removable module 3 in situ on the manifold module .
  • the manifold module may more accurately be described as a frame, with a central space .
  • the rear part of the manifold module may be arranged to enclose or house the removable unit, in situ.
  • the removable module 2 comprises four fixing brackets 3a, which are arranged to allow them to be secured through respective fixing apertures with a fastener, through the apertures 2c to the rear section 2b of the of the manifold module .
  • the configuration of the brackets ensures that there is a space or gap 30 behind the removable module 3. This space conveniently allows pipework to extend through that space, in any orientation. Alternatively, the pipework may extend through the wall to which the rear section 2b is secured.
  • the HIU 1 is provided with a removable cover or casing 5, as shown in Figure 7, which comprises a number of panels, three side panels and a front panel .
  • the front panel is provided with two apertures or windows 5a and 5b . These provide visibility to the displayed readings of each of the water meter and the heat meter.
  • the cover conceals both modules for aesthetics, and also from a safety perspective.

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L'invention concerne une unité d'interface thermique (1) destinée à être reliée à une chaudière centralisée, ladite unité comprenant deux modules, à savoir un premier module (2) agencé pour être en position fixe et relié à la chaudière centralisée afin de recevoir de l'eau chauffée de cette dernière, et un second module (3) agencé pour être relié amovible sur le premier module, le premier module comportant un compteur permettant de mesurer l'utilisation de l'énergie alimentée à partir de la chaudière centralisée.
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