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Self sustaining energy system for a building

a self-sustaining energy system and building technology, applied in the direction of heat pumps, heating types, lighting and heating apparatus, etc., can solve the problem that the heating and cooling of buildings represents a substantial energy consumption problem

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-24
SAMI SAMUEL M
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[0008]The present invention further provides an energy system comprising a first earth-coupled heat exchanger configured to absorb heat energy from soil; and a second earth

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However, the heating and cooling of buildings represents a substantial consumption of energy, with some estimates indicating about 40% of global energy consumption.

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[0013]The self sustaining energy system of the present invention is shown generally at 10 in FIG. 1 with an alternate embodiment shown generally at 10A in FIG. 2. System 10 is configured to provide energy to a building 12 which defines an enclosed building airspace 14. Airspace 14 may be divided into multiple compartments such as rooms or units which are part of a recirculation loop of air provided by ducts in between these respective rooms. System 10 includes an airspace heating and cooling system in the form of a ground source heat pump (GHP) 16A configured for heating and cooling airspace 14. System 10 further includes a solar-powered heating system 18 which is in part configured to provide domestic hot water (DHW) to building 12. System 10 further includes an electricity generation system 20 configured to provide electrical energy needed to building 12. Each of systems 16, 18 and 20 utilizes an earth-coupled heat exchanger as described further below. Building 12 is built on top ...

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A self sustaining energy system for a building is provided part of which is typically driven by geothermal energy. The energy system typically uses a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling the building airspace and an organic Rankine cycle drive for producing electricity. A solar powered heating system may also serve as a heat source for providing domestic hot water and supplemental airspace heating.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This applications claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 416,603, filed Nov. 23, 2010; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present invention relates generally to a total self sufficient energy system typically including a heating and cooling system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a self sustaining system for heating and cooling a building, providing hot water for the building and generating electricity for the building electrical system. Specifically, the invention relates to such a system which utilizes solar energy, an organic Rankine cycle which is driven by geothermal energy, and a ground source heat pump.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]The heating and cooling of buildings in a manner which provides a desirable work environment increases productivity and job satisfaction while reducing absenteeism...

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IPC IPC(8): F25B27/00F24J3/08
CPCF24F5/0046F24F2005/0057F24F2005/0064F24J3/081Y02E10/12Y02B10/20Y02B10/24Y02B10/40F25B30/06F24T10/10F24T10/30Y02E10/10Y02A30/272
Inventor SAMI, SAMUEL M.
Owner SAMI SAMUEL M
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