GB2593076A - Anti-calcification improvements for steam station - Google Patents
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- GB2593076A GB2593076A GB2106068.6A GB202106068A GB2593076A GB 2593076 A GB2593076 A GB 2593076A GB 202106068 A GB202106068 A GB 202106068A GB 2593076 A GB2593076 A GB 2593076A
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F75/00—Hand irons
- D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
- D06F75/14—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron
- D06F75/16—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the reservoir being heated to produce the steam
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F22—STEAM GENERATION
- F22B—METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION; STEAM BOILERS
- F22B1/00—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
- F22B1/28—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically
- F22B1/284—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically with water in reservoirs
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F75/00—Hand irons
- D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
- D06F75/20—Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F22—STEAM GENERATION
- F22B—METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION; STEAM BOILERS
- F22B37/00—Component parts or details of steam boilers
- F22B37/02—Component parts or details of steam boilers applicable to more than one kind or type of steam boiler
- F22B37/48—Devices for removing water, salt, or sludge from boilers; Arrangements of cleaning apparatus in boilers; Combinations thereof with boilers
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F22—STEAM GENERATION
- F22B—METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION; STEAM BOILERS
- F22B37/00—Component parts or details of steam boilers
- F22B37/02—Component parts or details of steam boilers applicable to more than one kind or type of steam boiler
- F22B37/48—Devices for removing water, salt, or sludge from boilers; Arrangements of cleaning apparatus in boilers; Combinations thereof with boilers
- F22B37/486—Devices for removing water, salt, or sludge from boilers
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F75/00—Hand irons
- D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
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Abstract
A water heating apparatus includes a first water heater including an interior surface and a heating element, where the first water heater is configured to heat water such that steam is produced. The apparatus also includes a first non-stick substance providing at least a portion of the first water heater interior surface, the first non-stick substance configured to reduce adhesion to the first water heater interior surface with respect to a calcium compound within the water, where the calcium compound in the water is caused to flow out of the first water heater as calcium compound solids within a fluid flow. The apparatus also includes a filter assembly in fluid communication with the first water heater to receive the fluid flow and compound solids, the filter assembly including a particulate filter element configured to filter out at least some of the calcium compound solids received within the fluid flow.
Claims (20)
1. A water heating apparatus, comprising: a first water heater including an interior surface and a heating element, and wherein the first water heater is configured to heat water such that steam is produced; a first non-stick substance providing at least a portion of the first water heater interior surface, the first non-stick substance configured to reduce adhesion to the first water heater interior surface with respect to a calcium compound within the water, wherein the calcium compound in the water is caused to flow out of the first water heater as calcium compound solids within a fluid flow; and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the first water heater to receive the fluid flow and compound solids, the filter assembly including a particulate filter element configured to filter out at least some of the calcium compound solids received within the fluid flow.
2. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a water pump in fluid communication with a water reservoir and the first water heater, wherein the water pump operative to cause water flow through the water heating apparatus, and wherein the water pump is configured to cause water to flow to the first water heater.
3. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first water heater is a boiler configured to heat the water, causing the water to become at least partially steam, and causing at least a portion of the calcium compound solids to precipitate as a result of the boiler heating the water.
4. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the filter assembly is configured to filter at least some of the portion of the calcium compound precipitated as a result of the boiler heating the water.
5. The water heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first water heater is a pre-heater configured to heat the water above an ambient temperature causing at least a portion of the calcium compound solids to precipitate for filtering from the water when the fluid flow is received at the filter assembly.
6. The water heating apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a second water heater also in communication with the water pump, and wherein the water pump is also configured to cause water to flow to the second water heater.
7. The water heating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first water heater is a pre-heater and the second water heater is a boiler.
8. The water heating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the second water heater comprises a second water heater interior surface, and a second non-stick substance provides at least a portion of the second water heater interior surface.
9. The water heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first non-stick substance covers the entire first water heater interior surface, and the second non-stick substance covers the entire second water heater interior surface.
10. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fluid flow comprises water flow, and wherein at least a portion of the water flow includes steam flow.
11. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein filter element has a stainless steel mesh with a pore size of about 20-200 microns.
12. The water heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first and second non-stick substances includes at least one selected from the group consisting of: a polytetrafluoroethylene polymer, ceramics, anodized aluminum, silicone, enameled cast iron, and superhydrophobic substances.
13. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the filter element is configured to be removable from the filter assembly.
14. The water heating apparatus of claim 13, wherein the removable filter element is reusable and cleanable.
15. The water heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first non-stick substance comprises a non-stick component.
16. The water heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first non-stick substance is a substance that has a coefficient of friction with respect to various metals such as aluminum or steel is about 0.20 or less.
17. A method of making a water heating apparatus, comprising: providing a water heater having an interior surface, wherein the water heater is configured to heat water such that steam is produced; providing a non-stick substance as at least a portion of the interior surface, the non stick substance configured to reduce adhesion to the interior surface with respect to a calcium compound within the water, wherein the calcium compound in the water is caused to flow out of the water heater as calcium compound solids; and providing a filter assembly in fluid communication with the water heater, the filter assembly including a removable particulate filter element configured to filter out at least some of the calcium compound solids received from the water heater.
18. A method of using a water heating apparatus, comprising, heating water comprising a calcium compound at a first water heater that comprises a non-stick substance provided as at least a portion of an interior surface of the first water heater, wherein the non-stick substance is configured to reduce adhesion to the interior surface with respect to the calcium compound in the water; causing the heated water to flow out of the first water heater along with at least a portion of the calcium compound; and filtering the water flowing out of the first water heater using a filter assembly such that at least some of the portion of the calcium compound is filtered from the water.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein the first water heater is a pre-heater configured to heat the water to a temperature less than boiling, and wherein the heating the water at the pre heater causes the calcium compound of the water to precipitate for filtering by the filter assembly.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein the first water heater is a boiler configured to heat the water such that at least some steam is created, and wherein the heating the water at the boiler causes the calcium compound of the water to precipitate for filtering by the filter assembly.
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| PCT/US2018/058442 WO2020091762A1 (en) | 2018-10-31 | 2018-10-31 | Anti-calcification improvements for steam station |
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| GB202106068D0 GB202106068D0 (en) | 2021-06-09 |
| GB2593076A true GB2593076A (en) | 2021-09-15 |
| GB2593076B GB2593076B (en) | 2023-04-12 |
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| AU (1) | AU2018448246A1 (en) |
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| US20100242316A1 (en) * | 2007-10-05 | 2010-09-30 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Steam generating device provided with a hydrophilic coating |
| US20110278283A1 (en) * | 2009-02-03 | 2011-11-17 | Thermolon Korea Co., Ltd. | Ceramic-coated heater which can be used in water or air |
| US20120039586A1 (en) * | 2009-02-05 | 2012-02-16 | Strix Limited | Electric steam generation |
| US20160258109A1 (en) * | 2015-03-03 | 2016-09-08 | Seb S.A. | Household Electrical Ironing Appliance Comprising a Filter Designed to Retain Lime Scale Particles Transported by the Steam |
| WO2017186607A1 (en) * | 2016-04-26 | 2017-11-02 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | A steam iron with a collection compartment for calcified deposits |
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| EP3874086A4 (en) | 2022-06-22 |
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| EP3874086A1 (en) | 2021-09-08 |
| CN113260757A (en) | 2021-08-13 |
| GB2593076B (en) | 2023-04-12 |
| GB202106068D0 (en) | 2021-06-09 |
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