CN110186183B - Zero cold water hot water system - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention discloses a zero cold water and hot water system which comprises a water heater body, a heating unit, a water use end and a controller, wherein the water heater body is connected with the water use end through a pipeline, the controller is connected with the heating unit, and the heating unit is connected in parallel with the pipeline and is used for dividing water remained on the pipeline and heating a dividing part; according to the invention, cold water reserved on the pipeline from the water heater body to the water end is split, part of the cold water is heated by the heating unit, the heated water is mixed with other part of unheated cold water and flows to the water end for a user to use, and when the zero cold water heating system is used, the original pipeline is not required to be changed, and only the heating unit is required to be connected in parallel on the basis of the original pipeline, so that the whole process is simple and feasible, and the popularization is easy.
Description
Technical Field
The invention belongs to the technical field of water heaters, and particularly relates to a zero cold water and hot water system.
Background
Most of water heaters are installed on a balcony or a kitchen, and the water using end (shower device) is generally located in a bathroom, so that the distance from the water using end of the water heater to tens of meters is from a few meters, and cold water is stored in a pipeline at the distance, so that a user can spray the cold water firstly when using the water heater, water resources are wasted, the user needs to wait for hot water time, and the user experience is very bad.
Disclosure of Invention
In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the invention provides a zero cold water hot water system, which realizes zero cold water at the tail end of a user through the mutual matching of a heating unit and a controller.
The technical proposal adopted by the invention is that,
The utility model provides a zero cold water hot water system, its includes water heater body, heating unit, water end and controller, the water heater body passes through pipeline and water end-to-end connection, the controller is connected with heating unit, heating unit connects in parallel be used for on the pipeline to the residual water on the pipeline shunts and carries out the branch stream portion and heat.
Preferably, the heating unit comprises a heating pipe, a heat exchange pipeline and a heat storage layer, wherein the heating pipe and the heat exchange pipeline are both arranged in the heat storage layer, and the heating pipe heats the heat storage layer to realize cold and heat exchange of cold water in the heat storage layer and the heat exchange pipeline.
Preferably, the heating unit further comprises a heat-insulating housing, which is wrapped outside the heat storage layer.
Preferably, the zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water outlet unit arranged between the loop of the heating unit and the pipeline in parallel and the water using end, and the water outlet unit is connected with the controller.
Preferably, the water outlet unit comprises an electromagnetic water mixing valve and a water outlet temperature sensor, wherein the water outlet temperature sensor collects the temperature of a water outlet and transmits the temperature to a controller, and the controller adjusts the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve according to the temperature of the water outlet.
Preferably, the zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water inlet unit arranged between the loop of the heating unit and the pipeline in parallel and the water heater body, and the water inlet unit is connected with the controller.
Preferably, the water inlet unit comprises a water end water valve switch, a water flow sensor and a water inlet temperature sensor which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, and the water flow sensor and the water inlet temperature sensor are connected with the controller.
Preferably, a water flow regulating valve for regulating the flow of the heating water is arranged on a pipeline connected with the water inlet unit and the heating unit.
Preferably, the heat storage layer is a heat storage layer made of a phase-change heat storage material.
Preferably, the water heater body and the heating unit are independent of each other.
Compared with the prior art, when the zero cold water heating system is used, cold water reserved on a pipeline from the water heater body to the water end is split, part of the cold water is heated through the heating unit, the heated water is mixed with other part of unheated cold water and flows to the water end for a user to use, and when the zero cold water heating system is used, the original pipeline is not required to be changed, only the heating unit is required to be connected in parallel on the basis of the original pipeline, and the whole process is simple and feasible and easy to popularize.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a zero-water chiller-heater system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system for providing a zero cold water and hot water system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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1-water heater body, 2-heating unit, 3-water end, 4-controller, 5-water outlet unit, 6-water inlet unit, 7-water flow regulating valve, 8-power supply unit, 21-heating pipe, 22-heat exchange pipeline, 23-heat storage layer, 24-heat preservation shell, 51-electromagnetic water mixing valve, 52-water outlet temperature sensor, 61-water end water valve switch, 62-water flow sensor, 63-water inlet temperature sensor.
Detailed Description
The present invention will be described in further detail with reference to the drawings and examples, in order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Example 1
The embodiment 1 of the invention provides a zero cold water and hot water system, which comprises a water heater body 1, a heating unit 2, a water consumption end 3 and a controller 4, wherein the water heater body 1 is connected with the water consumption end 3 through a pipeline, the controller 4 is connected with the heating unit 2, and the heating unit 2 is connected in parallel with the pipeline and is used for dividing water remained on the pipeline and heating a divided part;
The water heater body 1 and the heating unit 2 are independent;
Like this, adopt above-mentioned structure, shunt the cold water that remains on the water heater body to water end pipeline, part heats through heating element 2, and the water after heating mixes with the cold water of another part unheated and flows to water end 3 for the user to use, has realized the zero cold water of water end 3.
Moreover, since the water heater body 1 and the heating unit 2 are independent of each other, when only a small amount of hot water such as hand washing is required at the water use end 3, the water heater body 1 is in a non-heating mode, and only cold water flows out, and heating can be achieved by the heating unit 2 at this time;
The zero cold water hot water system of this embodiment further includes a communication unit, and the communication unit is connected with the controller 4 and the water heater body 1, and the communication unit can control the operating condition of the water heater body 1.
Example 2
Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides a zero cold water and hot water system, which further comprises, based on embodiment 1:
The heating unit 2 comprises a heating pipe 21, a heat exchange pipeline 22, a heat storage layer 23 and a heat preservation shell 24, wherein the heating pipe 21 and the heat exchange pipeline 22 are arranged in the heat storage layer 23, the heating pipe 21 heats the heat storage layer 23 to realize cold and heat exchange of cold water in the heat storage layer 23 and the heat exchange pipeline 22, and the heat preservation shell 24 is wrapped outside the heat storage layer 23; the heat storage layer 23 is made of phase-change heat storage material.
Thus, when the water heater body 1 is not in use, the heating pipe 21 is opened to heat the heat storage layer 23 made of the phase-change heat storage material, so that the temperature reaches the preset temperature higher than the phase-change temperature; stopping heating, and continuing heating when the temperature is reduced to the critical temperature, so as to ensure that the phase change heat storage material changes within a constant temperature range; the higher the latent heat of phase change of the phase change heat storage material, the less phase change material may be needed.
The heat insulation shell 24 mainly ensures heat preservation of the phase change heat storage material, prevents heat from radiating into the air, and improves heat storage efficiency.
The zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water outlet unit 5 arranged between a loop of the heating unit 2 and the pipeline in parallel and the water using end 3, wherein the water outlet unit 5 is connected with the controller 4;
The water outlet unit 5 comprises an electromagnetic water mixing valve 51 and a water outlet temperature sensor 52, the water outlet temperature sensor 52 collects the temperature of a water outlet and transmits the temperature to the controller 4, and the controller 4 adjusts the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve 51 according to the temperature of the water outlet;
in this way, the opening degree of the electromagnetic mixing valve 51 is controlled by the temperature detected by the outlet water temperature sensor 52, so that the cold water and the heated water are mixed in an optimal ratio to reach a predetermined temperature.
The zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water inlet unit 6 arranged between a loop of the heating unit 2 and the pipeline in parallel and the water heater body 1, wherein the water inlet unit 6 is connected with the controller 4;
The water inlet unit 6 comprises a water end water valve switch 61, a water flow sensor 62 and a water inlet temperature sensor 63 which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, and the water flow sensor 62 and the water inlet temperature sensor 63 are connected with the controller 4;
Thus, when the water flow sensor 62 detects the water flow change, the heating unit 2 starts to work, and when the water inlet temperature sensor 63 detects the temperature change, the water heater body 1 starts to work, and the water inlet temperature sensor 63 indicates that the residual cold water in the pipeline is about to flow out, and the heating unit 2 is turned off
The pipeline that the water inlet unit 6 is connected with the heating unit 2 is provided with a water flow regulating valve 7 for regulating the flow of heating water.
In addition, the zero cold water and hot water system further comprises a power supply unit 8, wherein the power supply unit 8 is connected with the heating unit 2 and used for providing power for the heating unit 2.
The working process comprises the following steps:
After the water flow sensor 62 detects the water flow change, the water flow regulating valve 7 is opened, and then the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve 51 (the opening before starting is zero) is gradually increased, so that the temperature of the water outlet is gradually increased; when the outlet temperature sensor 52 detects that the outlet temperature reaches a preset temperature, the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve 51 is maintained, and the water flow regulating valve 7 can be regulated to maintain the output temperature constant;
When the cold water in the water pipe gradually flows out, the hot water of the water heater body 1 reaches, and the water inflow temperature sensor 63 detects the temperature change, the water flow regulating valve 7 can be closed at the moment, or the water flow regulating valve 7 is closed gradually, so that the temperature of the output hot water is kept constant in the period of time when the water inflow temperature gradually reaches the set temperature.
In addition, in this embodiment, a key can be added to the water terminal 3 by wireless communication to select whether the water heater body 1 ignites, when the water heater does not ignite, hot water is provided by the heating unit 2, so that temporary small amount of hot water, such as washing, can be provided, when the temporary small amount of hot water is used, the frequent starting of the water heater is avoided, and the heated water is not needed when reaching, thereby causing energy waste.
In this embodiment, the process of thermal transformation is:
In the shutdown stage of the water heater body 1, the phase-change heat storage material is electrically heated, and electric energy is converted into heat energy to be stored in the phase-change heat storage material; in the starting-up stage of the water heater body 1, the heat energy of the phase-change heat storage material passes through the heat exchange pipeline 22 to heat cold water, and the water flow of the hot water is regulated through the electromagnetic mixing valve 51 to ensure that the output water temperature is constant at a preset value; the water heater body 1 provides hot water, at this time, the heating unit 2 is turned off, and hot water is supplied from the water heater body 1; the advantage of this is that the heat storage capacity of the phase change heat storage material is far higher than the specific volume heat of water, and the volume is smaller than that of the heat storage water mode; in addition, the hot water is not directly heated and stored, and scale is not generated due to high-temperature storage.
In addition, compared with a battery, the thermal phase-change heat storage material has the advantages of energy storage, close capabilities, long cycle life, low price and chemical stability, and the battery is easy to generate environmental influence; and the phase-change heat storage material can prevent the possibility of electric shock.
The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and any changes or substitutions that can be easily understood by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.
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1. The zero cold water hot water system is characterized by comprising a water heater body (1), a heating unit (2), a water use terminal (3) and a controller (4), wherein the water heater body (1) is connected with the water use terminal (3) through a pipeline, the controller (4) is connected with the heating unit (2), and the heating unit (2) is connected in parallel with the pipeline and is used for dividing water remained on the pipeline and heating a dividing part; the zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water inlet unit (6) arranged between a loop of the heating unit (2) and the pipeline in parallel and the water heater body (1), wherein the water inlet unit (6) is connected with the controller (4); the water inlet unit (6) comprises a water end water valve switch (61), a water flow sensor (62) and a water inlet temperature sensor (63) which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, and the water flow sensor (62) and the water inlet temperature sensor (63) are connected with the controller (4); a water flow regulating valve (7) for regulating the flow of the heating water is arranged on a pipeline connected with the water inlet unit (6) and the heating unit (2); the zero cold water hot water system further comprises a water outlet unit (5) arranged between a loop of the heating unit (2) and the pipeline in parallel and the water using tail end (3), wherein the water outlet unit (5) is connected with the controller (4); the water outlet unit (5) comprises an electromagnetic water mixing valve (51) and a water outlet temperature sensor (52), wherein the water outlet temperature sensor (52) collects the temperature of a water outlet and transmits the temperature to the controller (4), and the controller (4) adjusts the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve (51) according to the temperature of the water outlet; when the cold water and hot water system is used, a water end water valve switch (61) is opened, after a water flow sensor (62) detects water flow change, a water flow regulating valve (7) is opened, then the opening of an electromagnetic water mixing valve (51) is gradually increased to gradually increase the temperature of a water outlet, the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve (51) is zero before starting, and when the water temperature sensor (52) detects that the temperature of the water outlet reaches a preset temperature, the opening of the electromagnetic water mixing valve (51) is maintained or the water flow regulating valve (7) is regulated; when cold water in the water pipe gradually flows out, hot water of the water heater body (1) reaches, after the temperature change is detected by the water inlet temperature sensor (63), the water flow regulating valve (7) is closed, or the water flow regulating valve (7) is gradually closed, so that the temperature of the output hot water is kept constant within the period of time when the temperature of the water inlet gradually reaches the set temperature.
2. The zero cold water heating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating unit (2) comprises a heating pipe (21), a heat exchange pipeline (22) and a heat storage layer (23), the heating pipe (21) and the heat exchange pipeline (22) are both arranged in the heat storage layer (23), and the heating pipe (21) is used for realizing cold and heat exchange of cold water in the heat storage layer (23) and the heat exchange pipeline (22) by heating the heat storage layer (23).
3. The zero cold water heating system according to claim 2, wherein the heating unit further comprises a thermal insulation housing (24), the thermal insulation housing (24) being wrapped outside the thermal storage layer (23).
4. A zero cold water heating system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the thermal storage layer (23) is a thermal storage layer made of a phase change thermal storage material.
5. A zero cold water heating system according to claim 3, wherein the water heater body (1) and the heating unit (2) are independent of each other.
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