GB2434290A

GB2434290A - Ionization heating system

Info

Publication number: GB2434290A
Application number: GB0600440A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Andrew James Horrocks; Oleg Skoda
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-01-11
Filing date: 2006-01-11
Publication date: 2007-07-18
Also published as: GB0600440D0

Abstract

An ionization heating system including a heater that heats up an electrically conductive fluid with a predetermined resistance in the way of ionization of electrons within the heating element which comprises a plurality of electrodes 6 which have terminals 11 connected to an electrical supply source. It also has inlet and outlet passages 3 and 4 communicating therewith which are connected to a primary circuit 18 and is connected to a plurality of heat exchangers 2 and 3 that pass the heat from the primary circuit 18 to secondary circuits 23 and 25 to be used in heating setups. The heater figure 1 also has a secured closure cover 9 to minimize the risk of electric shock. The system includes an expansion vessel 10, air vent 11, filter 17, and safety valve 16.

Description

DESCRWFION

IONIZATiON HEATING SYSTEM The invention relates to an ionization healer which heats up an electrically conductive fluid which has a predetermined electrical resistance, in the way of ionization of electrons within the heating element which is connected to an electrical power source.

The most popular type of domestic and commercial heating systems are powered by gas or electricity, but due to recent world events concerning the inevitable gas shortages and future supply of gas has lead to a possible increase in gas prices to the consumer. As regards to electrically fuelled heating systems, the question of heating water during the day time hours because of the tariff charging scales during peak periods has long been a economical consideration.

The object of the invention is to provide hot water by heating an electrically conductive fluid which has a predetermined electrical resistance containing positive and negative ions, and passing the heat from the heated primary fluid circuit through heat exchangers to the secondary circuits, thus heating the secondary circuits which are then used for central heating and hot water supply purposes. Therefore because the invention uses an ionization process that lowers the amount of electricity required to heat the primary fluid circuit, the invention addresses conservational and cost issues regarding the continued use of fossil fuel heating systems.

The electrical current in the fluid is achieved by applying a voltage to the electrodes which are submerged in the fluid causing an attraction of the positive ions to the negative and an attraction of the negative ions to the positive, since they are free to migrate, they will do so and will achieve a steady ionic velocity which is proportional to the field. The migration of ions constitutes the electric current in the fluid, and is due to both positive and negative ions moving in opposite directions.

Accordingly, this invention provides an ionization heater connected to a primary circuit containing an electrically conductive fluid with a predetermined resistance, which is heated by electrodes using a process of ionization of electrons within the heating element. Heat is then passed from a heated primary circuit to a secondary circuit through means of heat exchangers A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGURE 1 shows a side view of the whole ionization heater, this drawing is provided in a dislocated and transparent view, m order to better illustrate the assembly Heater body 1 is tubular in shape and contains the electrodes 6 and electrode securement means 7 The directional arrows 32 shows the direction of the fluid that has returned from heat exchangers 2 & 3 in diagram 1 entering inlet passage 3 and exiting outlet passage 4 Inlet passage 3 is connected to heater body I by means of securement means 14 and provides a connection to heater body I from primary circuit 20 in diagram I Outlet passage 4 is connected to lid 5 by means of securement means 13 which is connected to heater body 1 by secureinent means 29 and provides a connection to the primary circuit 20 in diagram 1.

FIGURE 2 shows an under-view of base plate 2 which has a raised area 15 that is inserted into the Depression 16 on electrode securement means 8 so that a water tight joint is achieved by means of compression by using securement means 23 which enter holes 12.

FIGURE 3 shows an above-view of elecirode securement means 8 which is made from a heat resistant plastic material and has holes 22 for the electrodes to be secured, it also has holes 20 so that a connection to base plate 2 can be achieved when ionization heater is assembled, closure cover 9 covers the electrode securement means 8 to minimize the risk of electric shock, and is secured in position with securement means 30 shown in figure 4, this assembly is better viewed in figure 1.

Depression 16 accommodates sealing means 27 in figure 1, which acts as a seal between 15 raised area and 16 depression and is made of a plastic/rubber type material.

FIGURE 4 shows a top-view of closure cover 9 which comprises a cable securement means 10 purposed for establishing an entry of cable 21 into closure cover 9 and stabilizing the terminal wires to electrodes 6 this assembly is better viewed in figure 1, it also shows securement means 30 for the securement of closure cover 9 to electrode securement means 8. Lip 19 seats the electrode securement means 8 and allows clearance for the electrodes terminals II, it also accommodates any surplus in length of the terminal wires required in order that the closure cover 9 may be detached from electrode securement means 8 FIGURE 5 shows an above/under view of electrode securement means 7, which brace the electrodes so that they do not move when voltage is applied to the fluid, it also has flow passages 25,26 to allow the electrically conductive fluid to pass through, it also shows holes 24 that are aligned with holes 22 in figure 3.0 so that the electrodes 6 can be secured in a triangular arrangement from the centre.

FIGURE 6 shows electrode 6 which has securing means 17 & 18, so that they can be secured to electrode securement means 7 & 8, assembly shown in figure 1.

figure 6 also shows electrical terminal 11 to which the electrical power supply in diagram I is connected.

DIAGRAM 1 (schematic layout) When the heater heats the fluid it is the pumped by circulation pump 9 around circuit 18 to heat exchanger 2, (and by an equal tee connection made prior to S/P!) also to heat exchanger 3 which pass the heat from the fluid in primary circuit 18 to secondary circuits 23 and 25.

24 is drawn to illustrate the tepid return water from the heating setup. 26 is drawn to illustrate the cold water feed. Primary inlet SIP! acts to allow flowing heated fluid from the primary circuit into heat exchanger 2 so that the heat from the flowing heated fluid can be passed to the secondary circuit for use in the heating setup, also primary inlet 7/PI serves to allow flowing heated fluid from the primary circuit into heat exchanger 3 so that the heat from the flowing heated fluid can be passed to the secondary circuit and provide a hot water supply.

Primary outlet 8/PO serves to allow the return of fluid from heat exchanger 3 to heater figurel.

Primary outlet 61P0 serves to allow the return of the fluid from heat exchanger 2 to heater figure 1.

Secondary outlet 19/SO serves to allow the heated water from heat exchanger 2 to the heating setup.

Secondary inlet 20/SI serves to allow tepid return water from heating setup to heat exchanger 2.

Secondary outlet 21/SO serves to allow the heated water from heat exchanger 3 Expansion vessel 10 serves for the expansion of the heated fluid and also to support pressure in the heater. Stop-valve 14 serves for changes in pressure in the system. An electrical supply 4 is connected to heater land pump 9. Automatic air vent 11 serves for the release of air from the system and a filter 17 serves to filter out any impurities that may form, such as rust. Pressure gauge 12 serves for the parameters work of the heater 1 and thermo/pressure gauge 13 serves for measurement of the temperature of the heated fluid. Drain/filling valve 15 serves to empty the primary system of fluid for repair or maintenance purposes and also to fill the primary system under pressure with fluid, pressure safety valve 16 serves to release pressure from the system in the event that the system pressure should rise above the predetennined setting.

Also, a numerous interconnection of heaters I can be established and can supply a numerous number of heat exchangers with heated fluid which can be used for numerous heating setups.

Claims

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CLAIMS

1. An ionization heating system including a heater which heats up an electrically conductive fluid in the way of ionization of electrons within the heating element, and is connected to a plurality of heat exchangers, which perform a passing of heat from a primary circuit to secondary circuits for use in heating setups.

DEPEND4NT CLAIMS
2. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the heaters heating element consists of a plurality of electrodes which are connected to an electrical power source.

3. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the electrically conductive fluid has a predetermined resistance.

4. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the primary circuit has a predetermined pressure.

5. A heating system as claimed in claim 1 where the heat exchangers provide an instantaneous passing of heat to the secondary circuit from the primary circuit.

6. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the heater can withstand a predetermined pressure.

7. A heating system as claimed in claim 1 where the heater is secured to a vertical surface.

8. A heating system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 5 where the heat exchangers have an equivalent power to that of the heater.

9. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the heater has an inlet and outlet passages connected to a pipe network.

10. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the heater is made of a metal material.

11. A heating system as claimed in claim I where the heater is tubular in shape.

12. A heating system as claimed in claim I or claimS or claim 6 where the heat exchangers have an inlet and outlet passages connected to a pipe network.

13. A heating system as claimed in claim 1 where the heater is capable of being connected as an assemblage with a plurality of heaters of same design.

14. A heating system as claimed in claim 2 where the heaters electrodes are made from an electra1ly conductive and rust proof material.

15. A heating system as claimed in claim 2 or claim 6 where the heaters electrodes are totally submerged in the electrically conductive fluid.

16. An ionization heating system substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.