EP4361513A1 - Enceinte pour une pompe à chaleur - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- the invention relates to an enclosure for a heat pump, a heat pump and a method for carrying out maintenance to such a heat pump.
- the invention further relates to the use of such enclosures and heat pumps.
- Heat pumps are used to provide warm water for heating purposes, as well as for providing warm domestic water.
- a heat pump comprises a heat exchanging circuit to extract heat calories from the ambient, such as external water, ambient air or the ground.
- the extracted calories are used to heat water.
- Different types of heat pumps are known, based on the fluid used as a source fluid and as destination fluid. The more common fluids used are air and water, both as source fluid and destination fluid. Additionally, heat pumps are known in which the ground is used as source for extracting heat calories for heating the destination fluid.
- the heat exchanging circuit typically comprises a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator through which a heat transfer fluid is subsequently and repeatedly cycled to transfer heat from the source to the destination fluid.
- the condenser and the evaporator may be referred to as heat pump heat exchangers.
- the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator are fluidly connected by means of refrigerant piping.
- the heat transfer fluid is compressed and thereby heated by the compressor. From the compressor, the compressed and heated heat transfer fluid flows to the condenser to transfer heat to the destination fluid to be heated, e.g. water. Next, the cooled down heat transfer fluid flows to the expansion valve, where the pressure is reduced, thereby further cooling the heat exchange fluid. The decompressed and cooled down heat exchange fluid then flows to the evaporator to be heated by the ambient before it is returned to the compressor.
- heat pumps may also be used for cooling purposes.
- Such heat transfer fluids may also be referred to as refrigerants.
- the most likely reason for leakage to occur is upon installation and maintenance of the refrigerant piping used in the heat exchanging circuit.
- the refrigerant circuit may need to be opened when one of the heat pump components need replacement or repair. This involves emptying all the heat transfer fluid, carrying out modifications (possibly involving brazing and the presence of fire), and refilling the heat transfer fluid after ensuring that the system is leakproof. Any misalignment or improper connection at any joint can cause a leakage. Any installation or maintenance is therefore done by a certified professional, which in practice is not always the case. Heat pump installation or maintenance on-site, especially when installed in domestic housing, isn't always installed or maintained by a certified professional.
- FR3070755 refrigeration components of the heat pump are positioned in a sealed box, which may be connected to the outside to allow venting of the sealed box with the aid of a fan in case of a leak. In use, the box can be closed to prevent refrigerant leaking into the interior of the building in which the heat pump is positioned.
- FR3070755 does not provide a solution that reduces the chance of leakage of heat transfer fluid to be caused by users or maintenance personnel.
- the object is solved by an enclosure for a heat pump, the enclosure containing heat pump components configured to carry a heat transfer fluid, and wherein the enclosure can
- the enclosure is an unopenable enclosure.
- the enclosure cannot be opened by users or maintenance personnel in the normal course of operation or maintenance. In other words, the enclosure cannot be opened by users or maintenance personnel without damaging the enclosure or by using non-conventional tools.
- the enclosure is sealed of using non-removable or non-openable means.
- the enclosure is non-dismantlable. In effect, the enclosure cannot be opened or dismantled on the installation site.
- heat pump components in which heat transfer fluid may be present are guarded off. This significantly reduces the risk of leakages as such heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components are not accessible to users and maintenance personnel, at least not during normal use or maintenance.
- the enclosure cannot be dismantled and it is thus ensured that no damage may be done to the heat pump components and refrigerant piping and there is no risk of any connections being misaligned or not closed properly after opening. This ensures that the risk of explosion is minimized, either due to an existing refrigerant leak or due to handling of the system.
- the enclosure cannot be opened at the installation site of the heat pump. Having a non-openable enclosure requires the user to remove it in order to have the necessary equipment to carry out the opening and maintenance.
- a source of ignition can be a lamp, static electricity with clothes, etc.
- the heat pump may be configured to produce hot domestic water generation and/or central heating.
- the heat pump may also be configured to produce cold water for cooling purposes.
- the enclosure is part of the heat pump.
- the enclosure may be configured to be positioned inside a cabinet or housing of a heat pump. Some elements of the heat pump may be positioned outside the enclosure, but inside the cabinet or housing of the heat pump, such as a hydraulic pump, hydraulic piping, hydraulic connection, hydraulic additional heater and an electric box.
- some of the heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components may be positioned outside of the enclosure. These components may for instance be components that can be maintained relatively easily without a significant risk of errors and leaks. An example of such a component is a split-unit.
- the heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components positioned outside the enclosure maybe inside a cabinet or housing of the heat pump, the cabinet or housing containing the enclosure.
- some heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components outside the enclosure may be positioned on a remote location, such as outdoors (in the open air), where leaks are less risky. In particular one of the heat exchangers may be positioned outdoors.
- the enclosure contains a compressor, an expansion valve, two or more heat exchangers and refrigerant piping.
- the enclosure may further comprise refrigerant piping fluidly connecting the compressor, the expansion valve and the two or more heat exchangers. According to this embodiment all of the heat the heat pump components configured to carry the heat transfer fluid are inside the enclosure.
- One heat exchanger may be a condenser and one heat exchanger may be an evaporator.
- the enclosure is formed by a plurality of panels which are connected by non-removable connection means, in particular selected from: rivets, soldering, brazing, glue, adhesive, clinching, non-dismantable clips.
- All these non-removable connection means have the characteristic that they cannot be disconnected or opened without damaging the enclosure or connection means. If opened, the damage prevents the enclosure from being closed.
- removable connection means may be provided for further safety.
- the enclosure is configured such that it is ensured that the non-removable connection means and/or means that require non-conventional tools has to be opened to open the enclosure independent on the presence of the removable connection means.
- the enclosure is formed by a plurality of panels which are connected by connection means which can only be opened using non-conventional tools, selected from at least one of: screws requiring non-conventional tools (e.g. anti-theft nut), connectors requiring special keying.
- non-conventional tools selected from at least one of: screws requiring non-conventional tools (e.g. anti-theft nut), connectors requiring special keying.
- the enclosure may be opened by specialized and certified personnel, preferably in a factory.
- the enclosure may be removed and transported to a factory or other suitable location, where it can be opened with non-conventional tools or keys. After maintenance or repair, the enclosure may be closed and replaced.
- the enclosure is formed by a plurality of panels which are connected, and wherein seals are used to seal the panels.
- the seals may be provided by any suitable means, for instance by stamps or stickers, that can be damaged unrepairable when the panels are opened or removed.
- the seals are positioned such that they are in contact with at least two adjacent panels, such that the adjacent panels cannot be taken apart without breaking the seals. This provides further certainty that the enclosure will not be opened by users or unauthorized maintenance personnel.
- the seals may be provided in addition to the non-removable connection means and/or the special connection means
- the panels may be connected by joints.
- the enclosure comprises insulation provided between adjacent panels to make the enclosure air-tight. This prevents any leaked heat transfer fluid from escaping the enclosure.
- the insulation may be acoustic insulation to minimize noise.
- the insulation may also be provided along the inside surface of the panels. The insulation can be arranged such that it is not damaged when the panels are opened or removed.
- the enclosure contains heat pump elements that during normal operation are in direct interaction with one of the heat pump components.
- These heat pump elements may include temperatures probes/sensors, pressure probes/sensors, electrical power supply wiring, control wiring, fans. It is convenient or technically required to have these heat pump elements close to the heat pump components.
- the enclosure comprises one or more connectors to connect an inside of the enclosure to an outside of the enclosure, wherein the connectors are one or more of heat transfer fluid connectors, electrical connectors and/or hydraulic connectors.
- the enclosure may comprise connectors to allow heat transfer fluid to flow in and out of the enclosure.
- the heat transfer fluid connectors are part of and are arranged to connect to the refrigerant piping.
- Electrical connectors may be provided to provide electrical power to heat pump components inside the enclosure, in particular to the compressor. Electrical connectors may also be provided to provide control signals to heat pump components inside the enclosure. Electrical connectors may also be provided to provide measurement data obtained inside the enclosure, such as temperature or pressure of the refrigerant to heat pump components outside the enclosure. Alternatively, no electric connectors are provided and the electrical connection is directly established between components arranged inside the enclosure and components arranged outside the enclosure.
- Hydraulic connectors may be provided to allow water to be heated (or cooled) to enter the enclosure to be heated (or cooled) by at least one of the heat exchangers positioned inside the enclosure and to allow the heated (or cooled) water to be discharged from the enclosure.
- the heat pump components configured to carry a heat transfer fluid are configured to carry a flammable heat transfer fluid, e.g. propane, butane and isobutane.
- a flammable heat transfer fluid e.g. propane, butane and isobutane.
- flammable is used with reference to the ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and EN 378-2, defining the following classes: 1, 2L, 2, or 3, ranging from no flame propagation to high flame propagation and high heat of combustion.
- flammable is used to refer to refrigerants that are highly flammable, class 3, such as R290 (propane), R600 (butane) and R600a (isobutane).
- Class 3 refrigerants when tested, exhibit flame propagation at 140°F (60°C) and 14.7 psi (101.3 kPa) and that either has a heat of combustion of 19,000 kJ/kg (8,174 BTU/lb) or greater or an LFL of 0.10 kg/m3 or lower.
- flammable may also be used here to refer to refrigerants from class 2 (less flammable), such as R-152a or class 2L (mildly flammable) such as R-32, R-1234yf, R-1234ze.
- the enclosure is configured to be placed and secured in a housing of a heat pump, by one or more of :
- This type of element allows the positioning, fixing and replacement of the enclosure in the housing at the predefined position.
- the housing of the heat pump may comprise corresponding connectors and/or sliding elements to receive the enclosure.
- a heat pump comprising an enclosure according to the above.
- the heat pump may comprise several elements, some of which are positioned outside the enclosure and some of which are positioned inside the enclosure, the elements positioned inside the enclosure being at least one of the heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components (compressor, expansion valve, heat exchangers, refrigerant piping).
- the enclosure contains all of the heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components (compressor, expansion valve, heat exchangers, refrigerant piping).
- Examples of elements positioned outside the enclosure may be hydraulic elements for the water flow system.
- the water flow system carries the water to be heated (or cooled) and the heated (or cooled) water.
- the elements for the water flow system may comprise hydraulic pumps (heating side and source side), hydraulic piping and hydraulic connections to receive water to be heated (or cooled) and discharge heated (or cooled) water, except those parts of the hydraulic elements that are in direct contact with the heat exchanger(s), i.e. the condenser and/or the evaporator.
- elements positioned outside the enclosure may be an electric box, expansion vessel, control interface, electrical terminal block, heating backup, water tank etc.
- the heat pump is configured to be positioned indoors.
- the heat pump comprises a housing, wherein the enclosure is positioned inside the housing.
- the housing of the heat pump may comprise corresponding quick-couplers and sliding elements to receive the enclosure.
- the enclosure is mounted inside a housing of the heat pump in a removable manner.
- the enclosure may be mounted inside the housing by means of connections that can be released in an easy manner.
- the enclosure may be removed to be repaired at a remote and safe location.
- the enclosure may be replaced or swapped with a different enclosure, allowing for easy maintenance, repair or upgrades.
- the heat pump carries or is arranged to carry a flammable heat transfer fluid.
- a flammable heat transfer fluid is propane or in general a class 3 (highly flammable). Further it may refer to a class 2 (less flammable), or a class 2L (mildly flammable) heat transfer fluid as described in more detail above.
- the enclosure can comprise a pressure reducer, such as a fan or a vacuum pump, to reduce a pressure inside the enclosure to create a pressure difference between the outside and the inside of the enclosure, wherein the enclosure comprises a safety system, the safety system is configured to switch to an alarm state dependent on an indication of the pressure difference.
- a pressure reducer is used when 152 g or more of heat transfer fluid is used. In an embodiment, in which less than 152 g of heat transfer fluid is used.
- the safety system may be arranged to obtain an indication of the pressure difference, for instance by means of one or more pressure sensors.
- the term pressure sensor as used in this text covers any element that is sensitive to pressure (differences) or reacting to a change in pressure.
- the pressure sensor may be a one or more sensors that actually measures pressure values but may also be a pressure (differential) switch that functions as a switch based on an experienced pressure difference.
- a membrane pressure gauge may be used. According to an embodiment there is provided a membrane pressure gauge, which is with a first side exposed to the interior of the enclosure and with a second side exposed to the exterior of the enclosure.
- the membrane of the membrane pressure gauge is flexible, it deflects inwards or outwards depending on the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the enclosure.
- the movement of the membrane may mechanically or electronically trigger the safety system to perform any of the selected actions (switching off or alarm).
- a lever or arm may be mechanically connected to the membrane which, by movement of the membrane, opens or closes a switch when the predetermined threshold is reached.
- the safety system may be configured to switch to an alarm state by comparing the indication of the pressure difference to a predetermined threshold value, preferably selected from the range of 20 Pa - 100 Pa, in particular 40 Pa.
- the predetermined threshold is in the range of 20 - 50Pa, preferably more than 20 Pa. For instance, the predetermined threshold is 40 Pa.
- Switching to the alarm state may comprise:
- At least the compressor is switched off.
- the alarm signal is selected from: a warning light, an error code, a light signal, an acoustic signal, a message signal transmitted to a remote receiver.
- the pressure reducer may be provided by a fan, configured to blow air out of the enclosure, preferably to the outdoors.
- the proposed method reduces the risk of leakages and explosion, which results in increased safety of people, decreased environmental risk (pollution of the environment or fire/explosion on the installation site).
- This solution also guarantees the integrity of the product and that unauthorized person cannot modify the system and cause faults (incorrect positioning of a sensor, incorrect connection of a connector, removal of one of the insulation elements, etc.). Consequently, the reliability of the product is improved, which facilitates better management of the product warranty and the maintenance process. Maintenance on the installation site will be quick and can be performed by personnel that needs less education.
- the enclosure can comprise one or more connectors to connect an inside of the enclosure to an outside of the enclosure, wherein the connectors are heat transfer fluid connectors and/or electrical connectors and/or hydraulic connectors, and wherein b) comprises disconnecting the connectors and wherein c) comprises reconnecting the connectors.
- a heat pump has an enclosure or compartment containing at least some, preferably all, of the heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components and preferably elements that need to interact directly with such heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components.
- the enclosure is closed by non-dismantlable means, or by a combination of demountable and non-dismantlable means, provided that the presence of the non-dismantling means prevents the enclosure from being opened.
- Fig. 1 shows a heat pump 1 with a housing 2.
- the heat pump 1 comprises hydraulic connections 3 with the water flow system of the building in which the heat pump 1 is located, such as a connection to the water tank, radiators, underfloor heater etc.
- Fig. 2 shows the housing 2 of the heat pump 1 in an opened state, showing the internals of the heat pump 1.
- the heat pump 1 comprises a hydraulic pump 4, hydraulic piping 6, hydraulic connection 7 between hydraulic drawer 5 and hydraulic network, hydraulic additional heater 8, electric box 9, expansion vessel 10, which are all positioned inside the housing 2.
- Fig. 2 further shows an enclosure 20, positioned inside the housing 2. In Fig. 2 only a side panel of the enclosure can be seen clearly.
- Fig. 3 shows a cut-away view of the enclosure 20 revealing its internals, in particular showing the following heat transfer fluid carrying heat pump components: a first heat exchanger 21 (evaporator in heating mode), a compressor 22, a second heat exchanger 23 (condenser in heating mode), an expansion valve 24 and refrigerant piping 25.
- the enclosure is formed by a plurality of panels 26, which are only partly shown in Fig. 3 .
- the panels 26 are sealed by the presence of joints and insulation may be provided between the different panels 26.
- the panels 26 are connected by non-removable means, which may include rivets, soldering, brazing, glue, adhesive, clinching, non-dismantlable clips and screws with non-standard ends.
- the enclosure 20 is unopenable for non-authorized persons without breaking the system or at least a part thereof.
- the enclosure 20 cannot be dismantled on the installation site. This means that the user or maintenance personnel cannot open the enclosure and thereby it is ensured that no leaks of heat transfer fluid can be caused by users/maintenance personnel, in particular not in the installation volume where there are ignition sources. This ensures that there is no risk of explosion, either due to an existing heat transfer fluid leak or due to handling of the system.
- all the heat pump components 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 -in which, in use, heat transfer fluid circulates are positioned inside the enclosure 20.
- heat pump elements that are in direct interaction with one of these heat pump components maybe positioned inside the enclosure 20 such as, temperature sensor, safety system 34 and hydraulic connectors 31 described in more detail below.
- Fig.'s 4a and 4b schematically show an enclosure 20 from different angles.
- Fig.'s 3 and 4a show hydraulic connectors 31 forming a hydraulic connection between the enclosure 20 and the hydraulic drawer 5.
- Fig.'s 3 and 4a further show electrical connectors 32 forming an electrical connection between the enclosure 20 and the hydraulic drawer 5.
- the electrical connectors 32 may be quick-coupling electrical connectors (electric wires not shown in Fig.'s).
- Fig. 4b schematically depicts an enclosure 20 with a pressure reducer in the form of a fan 33.
- the maintenance personnel then sends the enclosure 20 to an authorized party, preferably the manufacturer or authorized repair site, where the enclosure 20 can safely be serviced.
- the authorized party's repair site has the industrial and safe means to carry out the maintenance and does not risk to contaminate the interior of the installation site with leaked heat exchange fluid.
- the maintenance personnel can replace the faulty enclosure 20 with a different enclosure 20, i.e. either a new enclosure 20 or an enclosure 20 reconditioned by the manufacturer or authorized repair site, or the same enclosure as the one removed after the maintenance has been carried out by inserting such an enclosure 20 into the housing (c) and reconnecting the connectors (31, 32). Then the housing 2 of the heat pump 1 is closed (d) .
- the enclosure 20 is not dismounted or opened and then mounted or closed by the maintenance personnel, it is ensured that the seals and connections between the panels 26 that forms the enclosure 20 is as defined by the manufacturer and has not been modified or removed. This ensures the sealing of the enclosure 20 and reduces the chance of leakage of flammable refrigerant in the product or installation site.
- the enclosure is tested in an industrial way according to leakage criteria (vacuum test, integrity test, pressure test, inert gas test etc.). In case of on-site maintenance, without the use of this invention, the tightness is not checked.
- the provided solution is more environmentally friendly than the current practice. It requires the maintenance personnel to return the whole enclosure 20 to an authorized body. This authorized body has the capacity and the interest to recondition the enclosure 20 by replacing only the defective parts and by making the enclosure 20 operational again. This avoids throwing away more material than necessary and therefore does not waste resources
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EP22204018.0A EP4361513A1 (fr) | 2022-10-27 | 2022-10-27 | Enceinte pour une pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063553 WO2023232508A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Déflecteur acoustique pour conduit d'échappement d'un système de pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063554 WO2023232509A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Unité de pompe à chaleur, ensemble d'une unité de pompe à chaleur et d'un réservoir et procédé d'installation d'une unité de pompe à chaleur et d'un réservoir |
PCT/EP2023/063545 WO2023232501A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Ensemble d'un boîtier et d'un tiroir pour chauffer de l'eau dans un bâtiment |
PCT/EP2023/063547 WO2023232503A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Enceinte pour pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063546 WO2023232502A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Plateau de montage pour maintenir des composants de pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063550 WO2023232505A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Boîtier de composants électroniques pour un système de pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063551 WO2023232506A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Conduit d'air pour système de pompe à chaleur |
PCT/EP2023/063548 WO2023232504A1 (fr) | 2022-05-30 | 2023-05-22 | Enceinte pour pompe à chaleur |
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