EP0098788A2 - Combined refrigerant circuit and hot water preheater, air conditioning system using same and section of such system including the combination - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for transferring heat energy from a refrigeration circuit to a hot water system. More particularly, the present invention concerns a combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water heater and a method of integrating same into an air conditioning system.
- a typical vapor compression refrigeration system various components such as a compressor, condenser, evaporator and an expansion device are arranged to transfer heat energy between fluid in heat exchange relation with the evaporator and fluid in heat exchange relation with the condenser. It is also known in conjunction with such refrigeration systems to utilize desuperheaters for removing superheat energy from the gaseous refrigerant prior to circulating said refrigerant to the condenser.
- a hot water heater In a conventional building installation a hot water heater is provided to supply heated water to an enclosure. Many hot water heaters have a cold water inlet connected to an inlet extension pipe and a hot water outlet extending through che top of the hot water ' tank. It is known to make the appropriate water connections between a hot water heater and a refrigeration circuit desuperheater such that water is conducted from the water supply system to the refrigerant desuperheater where it is preheated prior to being conducted back to the hot water tank. In air conditioning systems when cooling is required, heat energy is transferred from the enclosure and discharged to the ambient or some other heat sink. This heat energy is often wasted.
- this heat energy that is unwanted in the enclosure may be utilized to supply heat energy to water to provide heated water for various end uses.
- This heated water may be used for bathing, cleaning, cooking or other uses in a residence.
- Commercial applications include restaurants, supermarkets, process utilization and any other application wherein waste energy or excess energy from a refrigeration system may be utilized to provide some or all of the hot water heating needs.
- refrigeration circuits are capable of reversing the cycle of operation for providing heat energy to the enclosure during the heating season.
- This type of refrigeration circuit is commonly referred to as a heat pump. If it is desirable, some of the heat energy provided during the heating season with the heat pump may also be utilized to supply hot water through the disclosed hot water heater refrigerant desuperheater.
- a triple split system as utilized herein will include a refrigeration circuit having three separate sections, an outdoor section including an outdoor heat exchanger mounted in heat exchange relation with the ambient air, an indoor section mounted in heat exchange relation with the heat transfer fluid being circulated throughout the enclosure for effecting heating or cooling, and a compressor section including the compressor of the refrigeration circuit and the combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water heater.
- the control of the water flow through the combination desuperheater hot water heater is specifically arranged to allow for efficient and safe operation of the system.
- a pump is operated continuously when the compressor of the refrigeration circuit is operated such that water is continually circulated from the water connecting system to the heat exchanger.
- a bypass line is located in a parallel flow path with the combination desuperheater hot water heater.
- the bypass line includes a restricted orifice for limiting the volume of water flow through the bypass line.
- An entering water temperature sensing device is located to sense the temperature of the water entering the unit.
- a leaving water temperature sensing device is located to sense the temperature of the water leaving the combination desuperheater hot water preheater.
- a valve is located to control the flow of water through the combination desuperheater hot water heater and a safety sensor is located to determined the temperature of the water being discharged back to the hot water heating system.
- the pump operating in conjunction with the compressor acts to circulate water through the combination desuperheater hot water preheater when the incoming water temperature is below the desired water temperature and when the leaving water temperature is above the temperature to which it is desired to heat the water.
- the safety sensor serves to de-energize the complete control circuit including the compressor of the refrigeration circuit to prevent water flow from the combination desuperheater hot water heater should the'water temperature rise above a safe level for delivery of water within the residence. All of the temperature sensors are connected in series to the water valve to form an integrated control arrangement for regulating the flow of water through the combination desuperheater preheater.
- the utilization of the restricted flow bypass allows for a continual amount of water circulation such that accurate temperature readings may be maintained.
- the addition of the safety temperature sensor for controlling the water valve in the system allows potential hot water overheating problems to be avoided should either of the primary control components fail. In a residence it is possible to open a hot water tap and to get a short blast of extremely hot water directly from the preheater. By providing this safety device water above an excessive temperature is not allowed to enter the water tank or the return line to the hot water heating system and hence potential problems are avoided.
- the integration of the compressor and combination desuperheater hot water heater in the compressor section of the unit reduces field refrigerant connections and the possibilities of installation errors.
- the appropriate refrigerant connections are made in the factory.
- the provision of both components in a single cabinet reduces the number of components that must be mounted as part of installation of the system.
- the system is factory wired such that the number of field wiring connections required is reduced.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-component refrigeration system including a compressor section incorporating a compressor and refrigerant desuperheater hot water heat exchanger within a single section, said section being separate from the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a safe, economical and reliable system for taking maximum advantage of the heat energy contained in the refrigerant of the refrigeration circuit for effecting hot water heating.
- a combination refrigeration circuit inclu-- ding a compressor and a hot water heating system.
- a water inlet for receiving water to be heated, a water outlet for discharging water and a pump connected to receive water from the water inlet to circulate water through the water heating system are disclosed.
- This pump is energized in conjunction with the compressor of the refrigeration circuit.
- Heat exchange means are connected to receive hot gaseous refrigerant from the refrigerant circuit and to effect a transfer of heat energy from said refrigerant to the water flowing through the water heating system.
- a first water conduit means connects the heat exchange means to the pump.
- a valve means is located to control the flow of water from the heat exchange means to the water outlet and a second water conduit means connects the heat exchange means to a valve means.
- a third water conduit means connects the valve means to the water outlet and bypass means including a flow restriction for limiting flow therethrough connects the first conduit to the third conduit means.
- a safety temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of water flowing to the water outlet through the third conduit means including water flowing through the bypass means .is located and connected via circuit means to the valve means for shutting down the unit completely as well as closing the valve to prevent the flow of water through the heat exchanger when the temperature of the water being circulated in heat exchange relation with the safety temperature sensor exceeds a threshhold temperature.
- the apparatus may further include an entering water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water flowing through the water inlet, a leaving water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of water flowing through the second conduit means and a circuit means including a water valve being connected with the safety sensor, the entering water temperature sensor and the leaving water temperature sensor such that the valve is open permitting water flow only when all three temperature sensors detect appropriate water temperatures.
- a compact combination air conditioning and hot water heating system for use in residential application having a primary hot water heating system including hot and cold water lines and means for conducting a heat transfer fluid about the residence.
- An outdoor section designed to be located exterior of the space to be conditioned includes an outdoor heat exchanger of the refrigeration circuit and fan means for circulating air in heat exchange relation with the refrigerant flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger.
- An indoor section connected to the means for conducting heat transfer fluid about the residence includes an indoor heat exchanger of the refrigeration circuit being located such that the heat transfer fluid is circulated in heat exchange relation with the refrigerant flowing through the indoor heat exchanger.
- the compressor section includes a compressor forming a portion of the refrigeration circuit and a combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water preheater (also referred to as a water refrigerant heat exchanger) connected to receive hot gaseous refrigerant from the compressor for transferring heat energy to the water flowing therethrough.
- Refrigerant conduits connect the compressor in combination with the desuperheater preheater of the compressor section to the heat exchanger of the indoor section and to the heat exchanger of the outdoor section.
- An additional refrigerant conduit connects the heat exchanger in the outdoor section directly to the heat exchanger of the indoor section.
- a water conduit connects the combination desuperheater preheater of the compressor section to the hot and cold water lines to the primary hot water heating system whereby water for the hot water heating system is preheated within the compressor section.
- control for the utilization of the combination hot water heater desuperheater as disclosed herein is utilized in conjunction with a triple split air conditioning system. It is to be understood that the control of a refrigerant desuperheater hot water preheater may be used in other applications and is not limited to this specific structural combination.
- the air conditioning system includes a compressor section 10, indoor section 90 and outdoor section 92.
- the hot water heating system includes a water storage tank 54, outlet line 56 and hot and cold water lines 58 and 60. It is through these hot and cold water lines 58 and 60 that the water heating portion of the compressor section 10 is connected.
- the refrigeration circuit includes a compressor 12, connecting line 14, muffler 16, connecting line 18, combination desuperheater hot water preheater 20 including refrigerant carrying loop 19, connecting line 22, reversing valve 24, connecting line 26, accumulator 28 and compressor suction line 30.
- reversing valve 24 Connected to reversing valve 24 is refrigerant conduit 32 also connected to indoor coil 36.
- Indoor coil 36 is connected by conduit 44, to expansion device 46, conduit 48, expansion device 50, conduit 52, and to outdoor coil 38.
- Outdoor coil 38 is connected by conduit 34 to the reversing valve.
- the water circuit includes a water storage tank 54, cold water line 58, entering water temperature sensor 62, pump 64, conduit 66, the water bearing portion 67 of the combination desuperheater hot water preheater 20, leaving water temperature sensor 68, water valve 70 and safety switch 72.
- Bypass 74 is provided with a restriction device 76 connecting conduit 66 to conduit 70.
- the compressor section includes the compressor, accumulator, muffler, reversing valve and the various components of the hot water preheating system.
- the indoor section 90 includes indoor heat exchanger 32 and fan 40.
- Outdoor section 92 includes outdoor heat exchanger 38 and outdoor fan 42.
- FIG. 2 is another schematic view of the hot water heating system, there may be seen a closed water loop.
- Cold water line 58 is connected such that water inlet 63 has thermal switching device 62 in heat exchange relation therewith.
- pump 64 for circulating water between the hot water storage tank 54 and the combination desuperheater preheater 20.
- First conduit means 66 is connected to pump 64 and to combination hot water heater desuperheater 20.
- the water carrying loop thereof, loop 67 is connected both to conduit 66 and to second conduit 69.
- Second conduit 69 is connected to water valve 70 and has in heat exchange relation therewith leaving water temperature sensor 68.
- Bypass conduit 74 connects first conduit 66 with third conduit 60.
- a restriction 76 having a very narrow orifice for restricting water flow therethrough is mounted within bypass line 74.
- Safety sensor 72 is located in heat exchange relation with conduit 60 for detecting the temperature of water flowing therethrough.
- entering water temperature sensor 62 is designed to close forming an electrical connection when the temperature sensed drops to 51.5°C or below and to open when it reaches a temperature of 60°C or above.
- Leaving water temperature sensor 68 is designed to close when the water temperature reaches 57°C and open when the water temperature drops to 37.8°C.
- Water temperature safety sensor 72 is designed to open when the water temperature rises to a temperature of 82°C and to close when the water temperature falls to a temperature of 71°C.
- Lines L-1 and L-2 are indicated in Figure 3 to be the control circuit power source.
- Connecting line L-1 to normally open safety sensor relay contacts 82 is wire 100.
- Wire 101 connects contacts 82 to the compressor relay contacts CR and to entering water temperature thermostat 62.
- Wire 104 connects contacts CR to the compressor contactor and to pump 64.
- Wire 103 connects line L-2 to the compressor contactor, to pump 64 and to water solenoid valve 70.
- Entering water temperature thermostat 62 is connected via wire 105 to leaving water temperature sensor 68 which is connected via wire 107 to water solenoid valve 70.
- pump 64 acts to circulate water from either the storage tank 54 or cold water line 58 through the hot water preheating system and back to storage tank 54.
- the pump is operated continuously during times the compressor is operated and acts to circulate water through the combination desuperheater hot water heater and/or to provide a minor flow of water through bypass conduit 74 and restriction 76. This continual minor flow of water allows the temperature of the water in the tank to be continually monitored at entering water thermostat 62.
- the water solenoid valve 70 is normally closed.
- the water solenoid valve 70 is only opened at such times when all three temperature sensors, the entering water temperature sensor, the leaving water temperature and the safety sensor are closed by sensing the appropriate temperature conditions. Hence, should the entering water temperature be below 60 0 C indicating that additional heating is needed and should the leaving water temperature sensor be closed since the leaving water temperature from the combination desuperheater hot water heater is above 57 0 C indicating that the water has been sufficiently heated and should the safety sensor, which is normally closed, detect a temperature less than 82°C indicating that the water has not been excessively heated then, in such event, the water solenoid valve is opened and water is circulated through the combination desuperheater and preheater back to storage tank 54.
- the entering water temperature sensor detects water above 60°C then the sensor is opened and there is no water flow through the combination desuperheater hot water preheater.
- the leaving water temperature thermostat detect a temperature less than 57 C then the sensor will not close and the valve will remain closed. Once the temperature reaches 57°C the valve will be opened until such time as the water temperature drops to 37.8°C at which time the leaving water temperature sensor is opening thereby closing the water valve.
- the entering water temperature thermostat additionally is designed to sense the water temperature and open once the water temperature is above 60°C. The sensor is further designed to delay until the incoming water temperature drops to 51.5°C before closing.
- the safety switch which is mounted to detect the temperature of the water being circulated back to the storage tank is designed to open at 82°C and to close at 71°C. Hence, should the water being discharged from the system exceed 82°C the safety temperature sensor will open de-energizing the unit including the compressor and the pump and the water solenoid valve closing the valve. This safety sensor will remain open until the temperature drops back to 71°C.
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- The present invention relates to a device for transferring heat energy from a refrigeration circuit to a hot water system. More particularly, the present invention concerns a combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water heater and a method of integrating same into an air conditioning system.
- In a typical vapor compression refrigeration system various components such as a compressor, condenser, evaporator and an expansion device are arranged to transfer heat energy between fluid in heat exchange relation with the evaporator and fluid in heat exchange relation with the condenser. It is also known in conjunction with such refrigeration systems to utilize desuperheaters for removing superheat energy from the gaseous refrigerant prior to circulating said refrigerant to the condenser.
- In a conventional building installation a hot water heater is provided to supply heated water to an enclosure. Many hot water heaters have a cold water inlet connected to an inlet extension pipe and a hot water outlet extending through che top of the hot water'tank. It is known to make the appropriate water connections between a hot water heater and a refrigeration circuit desuperheater such that water is conducted from the water supply system to the refrigerant desuperheater where it is preheated prior to being conducted back to the hot water tank. In air conditioning systems when cooling is required, heat energy is transferred from the enclosure and discharged to the ambient or some other heat sink. This heat energy is often wasted. With the combination system as disclosed herein it can be seen that this heat energy that is unwanted in the enclosure may be utilized to supply heat energy to water to provide heated water for various end uses. This heated water may be used for bathing, cleaning, cooking or other uses in a residence. Commercial applications include restaurants, supermarkets, process utilization and any other application wherein waste energy or excess energy from a refrigeration system may be utilized to provide some or all of the hot water heating needs.
- In addition to refrigeration systems providing excess heat for heating water during the cooling system, certain refrigeration circuits are capable of reversing the cycle of operation for providing heat energy to the enclosure during the heating season. This type of refrigeration circuit is commonly referred to as a heat pump. If it is desirable, some of the heat energy provided during the heating season with the heat pump may also be utilized to supply hot water through the disclosed hot water heater refrigerant desuperheater.
- In the specific embodiment disclosed an air conditioning system commonly known as a triple split system, is utilized to provide a combination operation. A triple split system as utilized herein will include a refrigeration circuit having three separate sections, an outdoor section including an outdoor heat exchanger mounted in heat exchange relation with the ambient air, an indoor section mounted in heat exchange relation with the heat transfer fluid being circulated throughout the enclosure for effecting heating or cooling, and a compressor section including the compressor of the refrigeration circuit and the combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water heater.
- The control of the water flow through the combination desuperheater hot water heater is specifically arranged to allow for efficient and safe operation of the system. As disclosed, a pump is operated continuously when the compressor of the refrigeration circuit is operated such that water is continually circulated from the water connecting system to the heat exchanger. A bypass line is located in a parallel flow path with the combination desuperheater hot water heater. The bypass line includes a restricted orifice for limiting the volume of water flow through the bypass line. An entering water temperature sensing device is located to sense the temperature of the water entering the unit. A leaving water temperature sensing device is located to sense the temperature of the water leaving the combination desuperheater hot water preheater. A valve is located to control the flow of water through the combination desuperheater hot water heater and a safety sensor is located to determined the temperature of the water being discharged back to the hot water heating system. The pump operating in conjunction with the compressor acts to circulate water through the combination desuperheater hot water preheater when the incoming water temperature is below the desired water temperature and when the leaving water temperature is above the temperature to which it is desired to heat the water.
- The safety sensor serves to de-energize the complete control circuit including the compressor of the refrigeration circuit to prevent water flow from the combination desuperheater hot water heater should the'water temperature rise above a safe level for delivery of water within the residence. All of the temperature sensors are connected in series to the water valve to form an integrated control arrangement for regulating the flow of water through the combination desuperheater preheater. The utilization of the restricted flow bypass allows for a continual amount of water circulation such that accurate temperature readings may be maintained.
- The addition of the safety temperature sensor for controlling the water valve in the system allows potential hot water overheating problems to be avoided should either of the primary control components fail. In a residence it is possible to open a hot water tap and to get a short blast of extremely hot water directly from the preheater. By providing this safety device water above an excessive temperature is not allowed to enter the water tank or the return line to the hot water heating system and hence potential problems are avoided.
- The integration of the compressor and combination desuperheater hot water heater in the compressor section of the unit reduces field refrigerant connections and the possibilities of installation errors. The appropriate refrigerant connections are made in the factory. The provision of both components in a single cabinet reduces the number of components that must be mounted as part of installation of the system. In addition, the system is factory wired such that the number of field wiring connections required is reduced.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a combination hot water heater and refrigerant desuperheater having a control arrangement for integrating the. control of the flow of water therethrough.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for controlling a water valve regulating the flow of water through a combination desuperheater hot water heater.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-component refrigeration system including a compressor section incorporating a compressor and refrigerant desuperheater hot water heat exchanger within a single section, said section being separate from the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers.
- A further object of the present invention is to provide a safe, economical and reliable system for taking maximum advantage of the heat energy contained in the refrigerant of the refrigeration circuit for effecting hot water heating.
- According to one aspect of the invention these and other objects are achieved according to a preferred embodiment of the invention wherein there is disclosed a combination refrigeration circuit inclu-- ding a compressor and a hot water heating system. A water inlet for receiving water to be heated, a water outlet for discharging water and a pump connected to receive water from the water inlet to circulate water through the water heating system are disclosed. This pump is energized in conjunction with the compressor of the refrigeration circuit. Heat exchange means are connected to receive hot gaseous refrigerant from the refrigerant circuit and to effect a transfer of heat energy from said refrigerant to the water flowing through the water heating system. A first water conduit means connects the heat exchange means to the pump. A valve means is located to control the flow of water from the heat exchange means to the water outlet and a second water conduit means connects the heat exchange means to a valve means. A third water conduit means connects the valve means to the water outlet and bypass means including a flow restriction for limiting flow therethrough connects the first conduit to the third conduit means. A safety temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of water flowing to the water outlet through the third conduit means including water flowing through the bypass means .is located and connected via circuit means to the valve means for shutting down the unit completely as well as closing the valve to prevent the flow of water through the heat exchanger when the temperature of the water being circulated in heat exchange relation with the safety temperature sensor exceeds a threshhold temperature. The apparatus may further include an entering water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water flowing through the water inlet, a leaving water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of water flowing through the second conduit means and a circuit means including a water valve being connected with the safety sensor, the entering water temperature sensor and the leaving water temperature sensor such that the valve is open permitting water flow only when all three temperature sensors detect appropriate water temperatures.
- According to another aspect of the invention a compact combination air conditioning and hot water heating system is additionally disclosed for use in residential application having a primary hot water heating system including hot and cold water lines and means for conducting a heat transfer fluid about the residence. An outdoor section designed to be located exterior of the space to be conditioned includes an outdoor heat exchanger of the refrigeration circuit and fan means for circulating air in heat exchange relation with the refrigerant flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger. An indoor section connected to the means for conducting heat transfer fluid about the residence includes an indoor heat exchanger of the refrigeration circuit being located such that the heat transfer fluid is circulated in heat exchange relation with the refrigerant flowing through the indoor heat exchanger. The compressor section includes a compressor forming a portion of the refrigeration circuit and a combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water preheater (also referred to as a water refrigerant heat exchanger) connected to receive hot gaseous refrigerant from the compressor for transferring heat energy to the water flowing therethrough. Refrigerant conduits connect the compressor in combination with the desuperheater preheater of the compressor section to the heat exchanger of the indoor section and to the heat exchanger of the outdoor section. An additional refrigerant conduit connects the heat exchanger in the outdoor section directly to the heat exchanger of the indoor section. A water conduit connects the combination desuperheater preheater of the compressor section to the hot and cold water lines to the primary hot water heating system whereby water for the hot water heating system is preheated within the compressor section.
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an air conditioning hot water heating system.
- Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the hot water heating system including the combination desuperheater hot water heater.
- Figure 3 is a partial wiring schematic showing the utilization of the various thermal sensing devices of the control for the water portion of the hot water heating system.
- Figure 4 is a partial wiring schematic of a safety switch and safety switch relay portion forming a part of the control circuit.
- The embodiment of the control for the utilization of the combination hot water heater desuperheater as disclosed herein is utilized in conjunction with a triple split air conditioning system. It is to be understood that the control of a refrigerant desuperheater hot water preheater may be used in other applications and is not limited to this specific structural combination.
- Referring first to figure 1, there may be seen a'combination hot water heating and air conditioning system. This figure is a schematic representation of the integration of the two systems. The air conditioning system includes a
compressor section 10,indoor section 90 andoutdoor section 92. The hot water heating system includes awater storage tank 54,outlet line 56 and hot andcold water lines cold water lines compressor section 10 is connected. - The refrigeration circuit includes a
compressor 12, connectingline 14,muffler 16, connectingline 18, combination desuperheaterhot water preheater 20 includingrefrigerant carrying loop 19, connectingline 22, reversingvalve 24, connectingline 26,accumulator 28 andcompressor suction line 30. Connected to reversingvalve 24 isrefrigerant conduit 32 also connected toindoor coil 36.Indoor coil 36 is connected byconduit 44, toexpansion device 46,conduit 48,expansion device 50,conduit 52, and tooutdoor coil 38.Outdoor coil 38 is connected byconduit 34 to the reversing valve. These various items form a refrigeration circuit such that heat energy is transferred betweenindoor heat exchanger 36 andoutdoor heat exchanger 38. The water circuit, as disclosed, includes awater storage tank 54,cold water line 58, enteringwater temperature sensor 62, pump 64,conduit 66, thewater bearing portion 67 of the combination desuperheaterhot water preheater 20, leavingwater temperature sensor 68,water valve 70 andsafety switch 72.Bypass 74 is provided with arestriction device 76 connectingconduit 66 toconduit 70. - It is noted in figure 1 that the compressor section includes the compressor, accumulator, muffler, reversing valve and the various components of the hot water preheating system.
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indoor section 90 includesindoor heat exchanger 32 andfan 40.Outdoor section 92 includesoutdoor heat exchanger 38 andoutdoor fan 42. - Referring more specifically to Figure 2, which is another schematic view of the hot water heating system, there may be seen a closed water loop.
Cold water line 58 is connected such thatwater inlet 63 hasthermal switching device 62 in heat exchange relation therewith. Connected towater inlet 63 ispump 64 for circulating water between the hotwater storage tank 54 and thecombination desuperheater preheater 20. First conduit means 66 is connected to pump 64 and to combination hotwater heater desuperheater 20. The water carrying loop thereof,loop 67, is connected both toconduit 66 and tosecond conduit 69.Second conduit 69 is connected towater valve 70 and has in heat exchange relation therewith leavingwater temperature sensor 68. Bypassconduit 74 connectsfirst conduit 66 withthird conduit 60. Arestriction 76 having a very narrow orifice for restricting water flow therethrough is mounted withinbypass line 74.Safety sensor 72 is located in heat exchange relation withconduit 60 for detecting the temperature of water flowing therethrough. - As indicated in Figure 2, entering
water temperature sensor 62 is designed to close forming an electrical connection when the temperature sensed drops to 51.5°C or below and to open when it reaches a temperature of 60°C or above. Leavingwater temperature sensor 68 is designed to close when the water temperature reaches 57°C and open when the water temperature drops to 37.8°C. Watertemperature safety sensor 72 is designed to open when the water temperature rises to a temperature of 82°C and to close when the water temperature falls to a temperature of 71°C. - Referring now to figure 3, there may be specifically seen the integration and the operation of the hot water heating system with the air conditioning system. Lines L-1 and L-2 are indicated in Figure 3 to be the control circuit power source. Connecting line L-1 to normally open safety
sensor relay contacts 82 iswire 100.Wire 101 connectscontacts 82 to the compressor relay contacts CR and to enteringwater temperature thermostat 62.Wire 104 connects contacts CR to the compressor contactor and to pump 64.Wire 103 connects line L-2 to the compressor contactor, to pump 64 and towater solenoid valve 70. Enteringwater temperature thermostat 62 is connected viawire 105 to leavingwater temperature sensor 68 which is connected viawire 107 towater solenoid valve 70. - In Figure 4 it may be seen that connected in series between lines L-3 and L-4 are
wire 121,safety switch 72,wire 123, safety switch relay 80 andwire 125. - When the compressor of the air conditioning system is energized to provide heating or cooling to the enclosure the compressor relay closes contact CR and safety switch relay contacts SSR close supplying power to compressor contactor for energizing the compressor and supplying power to the
pump 64. In this condition pump 64 acts to circulate water from either thestorage tank 54 orcold water line 58 through the hot water preheating system and back tostorage tank 54. The pump is operated continuously during times the compressor is operated and acts to circulate water through the combination desuperheater hot water heater and/or to provide a minor flow of water throughbypass conduit 74 andrestriction 76. This continual minor flow of water allows the temperature of the water in the tank to be continually monitored at enteringwater thermostat 62. - The
water solenoid valve 70 is normally closed. Thewater solenoid valve 70 is only opened at such times when all three temperature sensors, the entering water temperature sensor, the leaving water temperature and the safety sensor are closed by sensing the appropriate temperature conditions. Hence, should the entering water temperature be below 600C indicating that additional heating is needed and should the leaving water temperature sensor be closed since the leaving water temperature from the combination desuperheater hot water heater is above 570C indicating that the water has been sufficiently heated and should the safety sensor, which is normally closed, detect a temperature less than 82°C indicating that the water has not been excessively heated then, in such event, the water solenoid valve is opened and water is circulated through the combination desuperheater and preheater back tostorage tank 54. Should the entering water temperature sensor detect water above 60°C then the sensor is opened and there is no water flow through the combination desuperheater hot water preheater. Should the leaving water temperature thermostat detect a temperature less than 57 C then the sensor will not close and the valve will remain closed. Once the temperature reaches 57°C the valve will be opened until such time as the water temperature drops to 37.8°C at which time the leaving water temperature sensor is opening thereby closing the water valve. The entering water temperature thermostat additionally is designed to sense the water temperature and open once the water temperature is above 60°C. The sensor is further designed to delay until the incoming water temperature drops to 51.5°C before closing. - The safety switch which is mounted to detect the temperature of the water being circulated back to the storage tank is designed to open at 82°C and to close at 71°C. Hence, should the water being discharged from the system exceed 82°C the safety temperature sensor will open de-energizing the unit including the compressor and the pump and the water solenoid valve closing the valve. This safety sensor will remain open until the temperature drops back to 71°C.
- The system has been described utilizing a combination control system for a hot water preheater transferring heat energy from a refrigeration circuit. It is to be understood that this particular arrangement for a combination hot water heater refrigerant desuperheater may be utilized with other specific applications. Also, as disclosed herein, there is a combination and physical arrangement of components to utilize a compressor and hot water heating heat exchanger within a single compressor section separated from the indoor and outdoor sections of the air conditioning system. A separate arrangement allows for reduced installation cost, reduced refrigerant connections and for ease of maintenance. By incorporating the refrigerant desuperheater in a single compressor section the refrigerant connections to the desuperheater are made at the factory. Previous combination refrigerant desuperheater hot water preheater devices were sold as separate components and were, of necessity, incorporated in the field with refrigerant connections and water connections made thereto in the field.
- A preferred embodiment of the invention has been described but it is to be understood by those skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be effected within the spirit and scope of this invention.
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