Patents Assigned to FT Energy
  • Patent number: 12287153
    Abstract: A thermal energy storage system includes: a thermal energy storage having an upper space for storing hot water and having a lower space for storing cold water, in which the hot water and the cold water are stratified; an upper diffuser located in the upper space; and a lower diffuser located in the lower space, wherein the thermal energy storage includes: a body having a cylindrical shape and having a central axis arranged parallel to a ground; a first dome part having a dome shape and configured to seal open one side of the body; a second dome part having a dome shape and configured to seal an open opposite side of the body; and a plurality of separation plates spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: FT Energy
    Inventors: Jae Yeon Han, Sung Gun Kwon
  • Publication number: 20240384940
    Abstract: A diffuser and a heat storage tank system including the same includes: a heat storage tank formed therein with an internal space in which hot water and cold water are stratified; an upper diffuser positioned in an upper space of the heat storage tank to supply water; and a lower diffuser positioned in a lower space of the heat storage tank to supply water, wherein each of the upper diffuser and the lower diffuser includes: a first nozzle formed on one side thereof with a first discharge port for discharging the water; and a second nozzle disposed at a predetermined distance from the first nozzle and having a second discharge port formed on one side thereof opposite to the one side of the first nozzle formed with the first discharge port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: FT Energy
    Inventors: Jae Yeon Han, Sung Gun Kwon
  • Publication number: 20240280330
    Abstract: A thermal energy storage system includes: a thermal energy storage having an upper space for storing hot water and having a lower space for storing cold water, in which the hot water and the cold water are stratified; an upper diffuser located in the upper space; and a lower diffuser located in the lower space, wherein the thermal energy storage includes: a body having a cylindrical shape and having a central axis arranged parallel to a ground; a first dome part having a dome shape and configured to seal open one side of the body; a second dome part having a dome shape and configured to seal an open opposite side of the body; and a plurality of separation plates spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: FT Energy
    Inventors: Jae Yeon Han, Sung Gun Kwon
  • Publication number: 20240263827
    Abstract: An air conditioning system including a conditioning unit (e.g., fan coil unit) and a control system are provided for efficiently and effectively conditioning indoor air. Some embodiments address temperature control (e.g., including heating and cooling), humidity control, and air quality control, while also introducing conditioned outdoor air. One aspect relates to a control system that delivers liquid to a coil in the conditioning unit at a specified input temperature and flow rate (or specified input temperature and temperature drop across the coil) to meet both sensible and latent cooling demands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: FT Energy Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Furman, Zachary M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11768006
    Abstract: A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: FT Energy Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Furman, Zachary M. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20230221031
    Abstract: A system and terminal unit are provided for efficiently and effectively conditioning indoor air. Some embodiments address temperature control, humidity control, air quality control, while also introducing conditioned outdoor air. One aspect relates to a terminal unit that monitors and controls sensible and latent cooling rates to simultaneously meet temperature and humidity setpoints for the conditioned space. A sensor suite provides measurements for monitoring cooling rates and a control system controls actuators to meet the sensible and latent cooling requirements. The terminal unit may have a secondary recirculation air intake that bypasses the cooling coil to warm supply air prior to exiting the terminal unit. The terminal unit may be part of an air conditioning system where it is connected to a main branch of a hybrid branch controller which avoids having a home run to the HBC for each terminal unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: FT Energy Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Furman, Zachary M. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20230041522
    Abstract: A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: FT Energy Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Furman, Zachary M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11466890
    Abstract: A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: FT Energy Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Furman, Zachary M. Thomas