GB2546545A - The planet saver - Google Patents

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GB2546545A
GB2546545A GB1601225.4A GB201601225A GB2546545A GB 2546545 A GB2546545 A GB 2546545A GB 201601225 A GB201601225 A GB 201601225A GB 2546545 A GB2546545 A GB 2546545A
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25BREFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B30/00Heat pumps
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F5/00Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by F24F1/00 or F24F3/00, e.g. using solar heat or combined with household units such as an oven or water heater
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D15/00Other domestic- or space-heating systems
    • F24D15/04Other domestic- or space-heating systems using heat pumps
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D3/00Hot-water central heating systems
    • F24D3/18Hot-water central heating systems using heat pumps
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F17/00Removing ice or water from heat-exchange apparatus
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D2200/00Heat sources or energy sources
    • F24D2200/12Heat pump
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D2200/00Heat sources or energy sources
    • F24D2200/14Solar energy
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02BCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/20Solar thermal
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02BCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/70Hybrid systems, e.g. uninterruptible or back-up power supplies integrating renewable energies
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02BCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/12Hot water central heating systems using heat pumps

Abstract

A heat exchange system whereby heat is extracted from air outside of a building and transferred inside a building to supply heating or hot water, as in an air source heat pump. The system comprises a first radiator 3 situated outside the building and a second radiator 4 situated inside the building, separated by the outer wall 1. Pipes 5 connect the two radiators via a hole 2 in the wall. The pipes carry a coolant circulated by a pump 6. A fan 7 is mounted near the internal radiator and a second fan 8 mounted near the external radiator to circulate the hot and cool air respectively. There are temperature sensing units 9, 10, and air flow detectors 11, 12, and a thermostat 15, all connected to a central processing unit 13 with control panel 14. A heating element 16 may be used to defrost the outside radiator. An alternative defrosting mechanism is a water sprinkling system 19. In one embodiment there is a solar panel 17 on the roof of the building and an energy storage cell 18.

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Description
Title:
The Planet saver
Background:
There is growing concern in the UK about the rising cost of fuel for heating and hot water. There is also worldwide concern about the problem of global warming.
Statement of invention:
The invention relates to a process of providing heat without burning any fossil fuels.
It is a system whereby heat is extracted from the air outside a building and transferred into the interior of the building. There is an optional extra to use light and water in the process so further reducing the burning of fossil fuels. It is a system of heat transfer and not heat generation, and can therefore make a large contribution to the 2 issues stated above.
Advantages: 1 The system has extremely low running costs. 2 This method of heat transfer can contribute to solving the problem of global warming. 3 If the invention was used worldwide, it is quite possible that it would halt global warming. 4 The system can be incorporated on a larger scale to be used to supply power for factories. 5 A number of components used in this invention are already in production in large quantities.
Detailed description: (a) Construction:
Figure 1 shows a basic installation as a cross-section of the outer wall (1) of a building. A hole (2) of about 2 inches diameter has already been drilled through this wall (1). Various pipes and cables will pass through this hole. A “cold” radiator (3) is mounted horizontally outside the building, and a “warm” radiator (4) is mounted inside the building. These are joined together with connecting pipes, (5), and to a circulating pump (6), so that when the pump operates and circulates a coolant under pressure within the pipes, the external radiator cools and the internal radiator one heats up. A fan (7) is mounted near the internal radiator to circulate the hot air. A fan (8) is mounted outside by the cold radiator so that cooled air is removed from the cold radiator. Temperature sensing units (9) and (10) are placed in the output airflow of both radiators. Similarly, two air flow detectors (11) and (12) are installed.
All units (6) to (12) inclusive are connected to a central processing unit, CPU, (13).
This in turn is connected to a diagnostics and control panel (14). For the sake of clarity, electric cables are not shown in Figure 1, only pipes. The system is completed by the addition of a thermostat (15) placed close to the outside radiator, and a small heating element (16) around the radiator. (b) Practical Operation:
The system is connected to a suitable electricity supply, and switched on at the control panel. The desired internal room temperature is also set at the control panel. Then it will run automatically. If a fault is detected, a suitable warning will be given, and, depending on the type of fault, will be automatically closed down. (c) Theory of Operation:
The whole operation is controlled by the CPU. When activated, the circulating pump is switched on, and the coolant circulates. The outside radiator becomes cold, and the internal radiator heats up. Subsequently, an internal fan is switched on to circulate the hot air around the room. The external fan switches on later, according to the readings of the temperature sensing devices.
When the system has been operating for some days, it is possible that a build-up of ice * can occur on the outside radiator. This is detected by the thermostat. The build-up of ice reduces efficiency, and so the small defrost heater is activated to defrost the radiator. (d) More advanced designs:
The model described above uses mains electricity to drive the circulating pump and defrost heater, as well as the CPU. The efficiency of the system can be improved by adding the following modifications: 1 Incorporating a solar panel (17) on the roof, and a storage cell or battery (18), inside the building. 2 Incorporating a water sprinkling system (19), directed towards the outside radiator. This can be used instead of, or in addition to, the defrost heater. The water supply can be obtained from the mains water supply or from a rainwater collection tank, or both. The CPU will be able to determine which one to use by taking a reading from a water level sensor (20) inside the collection tank.

Claims (1)

  1. Claims 1 A heat transfer system whereby heat is extracted from air outside a building and transferred for use inside a building to supply heating, hot water or both. 2 A heat transfer system as specified in claim 1 above, additionally incorporating a water sprinkling system on the external radiator to defrost the outside radiator more efficiently.
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WO2010104757A2 (en) * 2009-03-10 2010-09-16 Hallowell International, Llc Defrost system and method for heat pumps
US8091372B1 (en) * 2009-03-11 2012-01-10 Mark Ekern Heat pump defrost system
KR20130020175A (en) * 2011-08-19 2013-02-27 연세대학교 산학협력단 Loop heat pipe for defrost of heat pump using air heat source, heat pump and defrost method using this
CN203615609U (en) * 2013-10-23 2014-05-28 河南蓝海节能技术服务有限公司 Defrosting device utilizing air source heat pump
CN204063671U (en) * 2014-09-20 2014-12-31 佛山市顺德区光腾太阳能电器有限公司 The net for air-source heat pump units of frost protection
US8997509B1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2015-04-07 B. Ryland Wiggs Frequent short-cycle zero peak heat pump defroster

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010104757A2 (en) * 2009-03-10 2010-09-16 Hallowell International, Llc Defrost system and method for heat pumps
US8091372B1 (en) * 2009-03-11 2012-01-10 Mark Ekern Heat pump defrost system
US8997509B1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2015-04-07 B. Ryland Wiggs Frequent short-cycle zero peak heat pump defroster
KR20130020175A (en) * 2011-08-19 2013-02-27 연세대학교 산학협력단 Loop heat pipe for defrost of heat pump using air heat source, heat pump and defrost method using this
CN203615609U (en) * 2013-10-23 2014-05-28 河南蓝海节能技术服务有限公司 Defrosting device utilizing air source heat pump
CN204063671U (en) * 2014-09-20 2014-12-31 佛山市顺德区光腾太阳能电器有限公司 The net for air-source heat pump units of frost protection

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