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Indirectly Heated, Storage Water Heater System

a technology of water heater and storage tank, which is applied in the direction of heating types, domestic hot water supply systems, and steam generation using hot heat carriers, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the overall cost of such systems, and the cost of steam control valves of this type is quite high

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-07
PVI IND
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The patent describes a water heater system that has a heat exchanger and a storage tank. The system is designed to efficiently transfer heat from steam to water, which then circulates through the heat exchanger to pre-heat the water in the tank. Diffuser nozzles are used to reduce the velocity and directionality of the water flows, which prevents disturbing the natural temperature stratification of the tank and ensures a uniform tank temperature. The system is safe, flexible, and can be remotely monitored and controlled. The technical effects of the patent are improved efficiency and control of the water heating system, flexible placement of the heat engine, and reduced water flow turbulence.

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However, steam control valves of this type tend to be quite expensive, adding significantly to the overall cost of such systems.

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[0032]The preferred version of the invention presented in the following written description and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting examples included and as detailed in the description which follows. Descriptions of well-known components and processes and manufacturing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the principal features of the invention as described herein. The examples used in the description which follows are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the invention may be practiced and to further enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claimed invention.

[0033]FIG. 1, is a partly schematic illustration of the principle components of the indirectly heated, storage water heater system of the invention. The term “storage water heater” is a term familiar to those ...

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Abstract

A system is shown for providing domestic hot water for potable use. The energy source is a steam powered heat exchanger. Water is heated in a heat engine package including the heat exchanger, a temperature operated pump and a condensate control valve. The heat package works in conjunction with a water storage package including a water storage tank and an electronic controller which controls the operation of the pump and condensate control valve. The electronic controller is operated so that the control of steam supplied to the system and flow of water through the heat exchanger ensures that steam is only present in the heat exchanger when there is a predetermined high flow rate of water.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a storage type water heater system with a storage tank that is indirectly heated by a steam heat source, the system being used to provide domestic hot water for potable uses.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Water heaters are used in a large variety of residential, commercial and industrial settings. For example, large storage tank systems are often found in hospitals and institutions, industrial plants, schools, universities, apartment complexes, and the like. The different types of water heaters which are used to supply hot water to these systems may use various sources of energy, such as gas, oil, electricity or steam. For example, in conventional gas / oil fired water heaters, hot gas flows through a series of vertically mounted tubes which are mounted in vertical fashion between top and bottom support plates within the water heater tank. Water flows into and out of ...

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IPC IPC(8): F22B1/08F24H1/00
CPCF24H1/0072F22B1/08F24D1/005F24D10/00F24D17/0005F24D2200/13F24H1/125Y02B30/00Y02B30/17Y02B30/18Y02E20/14Y02P80/10
Inventor MALONE, CORY T.HUBBARD, MICHAEL J.
Owner PVI IND
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