GB2178156A - Central heating system - Google Patents

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GB2178156A
GB2178156A GB08516463A GB8516463A GB2178156A GB 2178156 A GB2178156 A GB 2178156A GB 08516463 A GB08516463 A GB 08516463A GB 8516463 A GB8516463 A GB 8516463A GB 2178156 A GB2178156 A GB 2178156A
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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
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/0002—Means for connecting central heating radiators to circulation pipes
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/0226—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with an intermediate heat-transfer medium, e.g. thermosiphon radiators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D15/00—Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls ; Heat-exchange apparatus employing intermediate heat-transfer medium or bodies
    • F28D15/02—Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls ; Heat-exchange apparatus employing intermediate heat-transfer medium or bodies in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat pipes
    • F28D15/0233—Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls ; Heat-exchange apparatus employing intermediate heat-transfer medium or bodies in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat pipes the conduits having a particular shape, e.g. non-circular cross-section, annular

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Abstract

A central heating system comprises a main heat source, a forward conduit (10) and a return conduit (11) in closed circuit with the heat source and one or more heatable panels (12), a part of the outer surface of the or each panel adapted to contact a surface of the conduit (10, 11). The conduits (10, 11) when assembled, form a U- shaped cross-section configuration to enable the lower end of the panel (12) to be supported thereby. The heatable panel (12) operates on the heat pipe system which is a sealed unit enclosing a small quantity of volatile liquid, preferably in vacuum. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Improvements in or relating to space heating systems The present invention concerns a space heating system for buildings.
An object of the invention is to provide a versatile and low cost central heating system.
Existing central heating systems are provided generally with a heat source such as a boiler to which a main forward and return pipe are connected which run throughout the building to be heated. When the system is designed the radiators are connected where required to the main supply pipes when the original installation is envisaged. To alter the position of such a radiator is not only time consuming but also costly and requires a skilled tradesman to remove the radiator even for such tasks as decorating behind it.
According to the present invention a central heating system comprises a main heat source, a forward and return fluid conduit in closed circuit with the heat source and one or more movable heatable panels, a part of the outer surface of the or each panel being adapted to contact a surface of the conduit. Preferably the heatable panel operates on the heat pipe system which is a sealed unit enclosing a small quantity of volatile liquid preferably in vacuum. As contact is made between the panel and the conduit the liquid gives off steam which rises to the top of the panel, condenses on the sides and runs back down to the bottom. The heat transference is by way of metal to metal contact between the heated conduit and a part of one surface of the panel.
In one embodiment of the invention the forward and return conduits, to and from the boiler form the support for the lower part of the heatable panel. As the conduits are identical the whole way through the building the radiator panel can be emplaced in the most convenient position or removed when not required, for example during the warmer months of the year.
The invention will now be described further by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side elevation of a conduit and a radiator panel about to be emplaced; Figure 2 is a detail on an enlarged scale of the conduit with a radiator panel in position; Figure 3 shows a view of the sealed unit of Figs. 1 and 2; Figure 4 is a detail of an alternative form of conduit and radiator panel in position; Figure 5 is a view of the conduit before the panel is emplaced; Figure 6 is a view of the sealed unit of Figs.
4 and 5; Figure 7 is a detail of a second alternative form of conduit and radiator panel in position; Figure 8 is a view of the conduit before the panel is emplaced; and Figure 9 is a detail of the sealed unit of Figs. 7 and 8.
In all the embodiments shown water is forwarded from a heat source in the form of a hot water boiler. (not shown) In the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 3 a water conduit comprises two parts, namely a forwarded run 10 and a return run 11. These two conduits are adapted to form a U-shaped cross-section support for a radiator panel 12; conduit 11 being J-shaped in cross-section and conduit 10 being in mirror image. The conduits 10 and 11 are surrounded by an insulated outer sleeve 13 leaving an insulating air gap 14 therebetween. In this embodiment the lower part of the radiator panel 12, which works on the heat pipe system, is in the shape of an inverted frustrum in cross-section, which provides better stability for the panel when it is emplaced.To prevent heat loss between the conduits 10 and 11 and the lower part of the radiator 12, insulating brushes or draught excluding seals 15 are arranged between the top of the outer sleeve 13 and the top surface of the inverted frustrum. The radiator is heated by metal to metal contact between the adjacent surfaces of the frustrum and the forwarded conduit run 10.
An alternative embodiment of installation system is shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6 in which the forward and return conduits 10 and 11 are substantially in the same vertical plane.
The conduit 10 has an insulating cover 13 surrounding the rear surface with an air gap 14 therebetween. The panel 12 is provided with an upper handle 16 for ease of carrying to an alternative position or to remove it altogether. The panel 12 is also provided with a clip and pivot member 17 which is adapted to cover a part at least of the arcuate surface of the return conduit 11 which thus forms the support for the panel. A thermostat 18 having a plunger 19 which is adapted to contact the conduit 10 is arranged at the lower end of the panel 12 opposite the surface which is adapted to contact the conduit 10. When the required temperature setting for the panel is reached the panel will be pivoted out of contact with the conduit 10.
The arrangement of the conduit system and radiator panel shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9 operates in a similar manner to the embodiment shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6. The conduit 10 is rectangular in cross-section whilst the conduit 11 is circular. Insulation, not shown, can be provided on the surfaces of the conduit 10 which are not adapted to come into contact with the panel 12. In this case the lower end of the radiator panel 12 conforms in shape to the conduit 10 so as to be supported thereby.
The thermostat 18 is provided near the lower end of the radiator panel and when it expands it will push the radiator away from contact with the conduit 10.
In the embodiments shown and described the system relies on metal to metal contact between the radiator panel 12 and the conduit 10. The metal used for these purposes must be a good heat conductor and aluminium, copper or steel have been found suitable.

Claims (12)

1. A central heating system comprising a main heat source, a forward and return fluid conduit in closed circuit with the heat source and at least one movable heatable panel, a part of the outer surface of the or each panel being adapted to contact a surface of the conduit.
2. A central heating system as claimed in claim 1, in which the heatable panel operates on the heat pipe system which is a sealed unit enclosing a small quantity of volatile liquid.
3. A central heating system as claimed in claim 2, in which the volatile liquid is in vacuum.
4. A central heating system as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the forward and return conduits to an from the heat source form the support for the lower part of the or each heatable panel.
5. A central heating system as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the conduits, when assembled, are U-shaped in cross-section.
6. A central heating system as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the conduits are housed in a insulated sleeve.
7. A central heating system as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the the conduits are disposed vertically one above the other.
8. A central heating system as claimed in claim 7, in which the panel is provided with a thermostat adapted to disengage the panel substantially from the heated conduit when the required temperature is reached.
9. A central heating system as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the conduits and panels are made or aluminium, copper or steel.
10. A central heating system constructed and arranged to operate substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings.
11. A central heating system constructed and arranged to operate substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in Figs. 4, 5 and 6 of the accompanying drawings.
12. A central heating system constructed and arranged to operate substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in Figs. 7, 8 and 9 or the accompanying drawings.
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Cited By (3)

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EP0834715A3 (en) * 1996-10-02 1999-02-03 Caradon Heating Europe B.V. A thermosiphon radiator
WO2000070286A1 (en) * 1999-05-14 2000-11-23 Stefanini, Daniel Heat transfer system, particularly for use in the heating or cooling of buildings
WO2007148149A1 (en) * 2005-09-12 2007-12-27 Nigel Joseph Copner Central heating based on heat pipe radiators

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GB269851A (en) * 1926-04-23 1928-07-18 Reuben Nicholas Trane Improvements in or relating to radiators
GB403899A (en) * 1933-07-05 1934-01-04 H W Dutton & Co Ltd Improvements in and relating to radiant heat installations
GB575444A (en) * 1943-11-20 1946-02-19 Senior Economisers Ltd Improvements in or relating to heat exchange apparatus
GB1340899A (en) * 1970-12-30 1973-12-19 Gebelius Sven Runo Vilhelm Convectors
GB1340900A (en) * 1971-03-02 1973-12-19 Gebelius Sven Runo Vilhelm Convectors
GB1411110A (en) * 1971-11-23 1975-10-22 Vidalenq M Central heating installations

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB269851A (en) * 1926-04-23 1928-07-18 Reuben Nicholas Trane Improvements in or relating to radiators
GB403899A (en) * 1933-07-05 1934-01-04 H W Dutton & Co Ltd Improvements in and relating to radiant heat installations
GB575444A (en) * 1943-11-20 1946-02-19 Senior Economisers Ltd Improvements in or relating to heat exchange apparatus
GB1340899A (en) * 1970-12-30 1973-12-19 Gebelius Sven Runo Vilhelm Convectors
GB1340900A (en) * 1971-03-02 1973-12-19 Gebelius Sven Runo Vilhelm Convectors
GB1411110A (en) * 1971-11-23 1975-10-22 Vidalenq M Central heating installations

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0834715A3 (en) * 1996-10-02 1999-02-03 Caradon Heating Europe B.V. A thermosiphon radiator
GB2317946B (en) * 1996-10-02 2000-08-02 Caradon Heating Europ Bv A central heating radiator of the thermosiphon type
WO2000070286A1 (en) * 1999-05-14 2000-11-23 Stefanini, Daniel Heat transfer system, particularly for use in the heating or cooling of buildings
WO2007148149A1 (en) * 2005-09-12 2007-12-27 Nigel Joseph Copner Central heating based on heat pipe radiators

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