Compact Dual Chamber Heat Exchange Unit

An environmentally friendly compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that is integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building that can be fabricated and assembled off site, transported to the site, installed and then filled with matrix and/or slurry, as well as a method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit is designed to fit in most residential back yards.

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Description
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure reveals a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building that can be fabricated and assembled off site, transported to the site, installed and then filled with matrix and/or slurry, as well as a method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Heating and cooling systems that integrate below ground heat exchange systems have been designed to be used with the hearing and cooling systems of buildings. These systems transport a fluid (water or air) through piping, below ground, and allow the natural temperatures of the subsurface to air in heating or cooling a building. These systems generally require large surface areas or deep drilling to complete the heat exchange process. The present disclosure reveals a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be fabricated and assembled off site, transported to the site, installed and then filled with matrix and/or slurry, and that can fit in the yard of most residential properties.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure reveals a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building and a method of installation. In essence, the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprises a container with two chambers. The chambers are filled with either a matrix or a slurry and further has tubing circulating through both chambers. Through the tubing a fluid is passed. As the fluid passes through the tubing, the fluid is either heated or cooled depending on the system requirements. The slurry is associated with a water system that exchanges heat with the fluid passing through the tubing within the chamber. When this water becomes too hot of cold, it can be extracted and replaced with water at a more appropriate temperature.

A recirculation system is also included such that if the fluid exits the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit and is still too hot or cold, the fluid can be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit.

A water reclamation system is also included. This portion of the system monitors the temperature of the water in the slurry and when the water in the slurry is too hot or cold, the water can be removed from the system and stored until it cools down or heats up to a more appropriate temperature, at which time the water can be returned to the slurry, replacing other water that is at an inappropriate temperature.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 a view of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit with matrix in the first chamber and slurry in the second chamber, with the recirculation system;

FIG. 2 a view of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit with slurry in the first chamber and the second chamber, with the recirculation system and the water reclamation system;

FIG. 3 a view of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit with matrix in the first chamber and the second chamber, with the recirculation system; and

FIG. 4 Is a view method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure reveals a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 that can be integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building for the treatment of a fluid, said fluid being either water or air, as well as a method of installation. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1, comprises a container 2, control unit 3, a plurality of valves 4, a plurality of tubing 5, a plurality of pumps 6, a plurality of filters 7, a plurality of water level indicators 8, a plurality of temperature sensors 9, a matrix 10, and/or a slurry 11. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 11 is designed so that the parts can be prefabricated and assembled off site and transported to the site for installation and filing with matrix 10 and/or slurry 11.

The container 2 comprising a top 12, bottom 13, and four sides 14, wherein said four sides 14, top 12 and bottom 13 create an enclosure with an inside 15 and an outside 16. Further, there is a wall 17 inside the container 2 said wall 17 extending from the top 12 to the bottom 13 of the container 2 so that the container 2 is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber 18 and a second chamber 19, wherein said wall 17 prevents anything from passing from the first chamber 18 into the second chamber 19. The first chamber 18 and second chamber 19 each comprise an interior space 20. The top of the container 2 comprises a first access point 21 and a second access point 22, wherein the first access 21 point allows access into the interior space 20 of the first chamber 18 and the second access point 22 allows access into the second chamber 19.

The matrix 10 is a mixture comprising grout, and/or cement, and/or material to increase the conductivity within the matrix 10. The slurry 11 is a mixture of sand and/or gravel and water.

There is a plurality of valves 4, wherein the plurality of valve 4 is defined as at least one valve 4. These valve 4 comprise inflows and outflows with connections. The connections may be threaded, snap tight connections, or adhesive. The valve 4 may also include other features including flow control mechanisms, or temperature sensors 9.

There is a plurality of tubing 5, wherein the plurality of tubing 5 is defined as at least one section of tubing 5. Each section of tubing 5 comprises two ends and a length. The tubing 5 allows fluid to flow through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 or to transfer water into the slurry 11 within either chamber.

There are a plurality of pumps 6, said plurality of pumps 6 defined as at least one pumps 6. Said pumps 6 are used to move fluid through the system or to move water into or out of the slurry 11 in one or both chambers. The pumps 6 may also include a flow control mechanism or temperature sensor 9.

There is a plurality of filters 7, wherein the plurality of filters 7 is at least one filter 7 and comprises a filter mechanism and a connection. The filters 7 are used to prevent the sand and/or gravel from being sucked into the attached tubing 5 as water is withdrawn for the chamber into which the filter is inserted. The filter 7 may also include temperature sensor 9.

There is a plurality of water level indicators 8, wherein the plurality of later level indicators 8 measure the level of the water within the container 2 or vessel into which it is inserted.

There is a plurality of temperature sensors 9 that measure the temperature of the fluid in the area of the sensor 9.

The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 starts at a valve 4 located outside of the container 2. The end of the section of tubing 5 being connected to the outflow of the valve 4 and the length of the tubing 5 extending from outside of the container 2 to the inside of the container 2 into the first chamber 18, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space 20 of the first chamber 18, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 then extends through the wall of the container 2, into the second chamber 19, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 spirals around the interior space 20 of the second chamber 19, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 extends through the wall of the container 2 and the end of the tubing 5 is outside of the container 2 and connects to the inflow of the second valve 4.

The interior space 20 of either chamber is filled with either a matrix 10 or a slurry 11. When a chamber is filed with a slurry 11, there is a valve outside of the container 2 connected to a section of tubing 5, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 extends into the chamber of the container 2 with the slurry 11 so that an end of the tubing 5 is located inside the container 2, and wherein water flows through the section of tubing 5 into the chamber to supply water to the slurry 11. Further, the is a filter 7 located in the interior space 20 of the chamber with the slurry 11 in the area of the bottom of the container 2. Attached to the filter 7 is a section of tubing 5, wherein the length of the section of tubing 5 then extends out of the container 2 to a pumps 6, wherein the end of the tubing 5 attaches to intake connection of the pumps 6. The actuator of the first pumps 6 is then capable of drawing water from the slurry 11, through the filter 7, through the third section of tubing 5, to expel the water out the output connection of the pumps 6. Within the chamber filled with slurry 11 there is also a water level indicator 8 in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber 19 within the slurry 11.

The control unit 3 comprises a power source 23 and a control logic system 24, is connected to the valves 4 with control mechanisms water level indicators 8, temperature sensors 9 and the pumps 6 by appropriate wiring 25. The power source may be from an A/C sources, from a D/C converter, from a battery, from a solar cell, or any combination thereof. The power source 23 supplies power to the control logic system 24 and the control logic system 24 of the control unit 3 manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry 11 within the second chamber 19 by monitoring the level of the water within slurry 11 of the second chamber 19. The plurality of valve 4, plurality of pumps 6, plurality of water level indicators 8, and plurality of temperature sensors 9 of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 are connected to the control unit 3 by first being connected to a wiring harness 26 which in turn is connected to the control unit 3.

The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 may also comprise a recirculation system 27. The recirculation system 27 is designed to assure the outgoing fluid from the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 is at the appropriate temperature by causing the fluid to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1 before exiting the system. The recirculation system is accomplished by having a temperature sensor 9 at the valve where the fluid exits the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1, and wherein the valve has two outflows and a control mechanism such that, it the temperature of the fluid does not meet specification, the control unit 3 adjusts the control mechanism to direct the flow of fluid through a section of tubing 5 from the valve back to the first valve in the system, which then directs the flow of fluid back through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit 1.

For each compartment filled with slurry 11 there may also be a water reclamation system 28. The water reclamation system 28 conserves water consumption by recirculating the water through the slurry 11 to a vessel where it can acclimatize to be reused in the slurry 11 and thus preventing the need for continuous fresh water to be added to the slurry 11.

The water reclamation system 28 comprising a vessel, a temperature sensor 9 of the plurality of temperature sensors 9, a pumps 6 of the plurality of pumps 6, and water level indicator 8 of the plurality of water level indicators 8.

The vessel 29 comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area. In this instance, water flows from the filter 7, through tubing 5, to the pumps 6. From the pumps 6 it reaches a valve that can direct the water to be discharged or direct the water to the vessel 29. The water in the vessel 29 is then monitored by a temperature sensor 9 to determine when it is acclimatized, and a water level indicator 8 to indicate when the vessel 29 is full. If the vessel 29 is too full but not at the right temperature, a pumps 6 can draw water out of the vessel 29 for disposal. If the water in the vessel 29 is acclimatized, it can be pumped out of the vessel 29 back to the valve 4 that directs water into the slurry 11.

The control logic system of the control unit 3 is connected to the mechanism of the valve, the temperature sensor 9, the pumps 6, and water level indicator 8 such that the logic control system of the control unit 3 is capable of detecting the level of the water and the temperature of the water within the vessel 29 and recycling the water from the vessel 29 into the slurry 11 or contributing water from the inflow of the valve 4 and back into the chamber.

The method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprises preassembling the container and/or vessel(s), appropriate tubing, pumps, and connections 30. Then inserting the container into an excavation wherein the top of the container, when buried, would be below the level where surface temperatures would impact the container 31. Adding the matrix and/or slurry into the first chamber and second chamber. Connecting the tubing of the compact dual chamber heat exchanger with tubing extending from and to a building HV/AC system 32. Connecting power to the control unit 33. And burying the compact dual chamber heat exchanger below the level wherein surficial temperatures would interfere 34.

In the method of installation, the recirculation systems may also be preassembled, inserted into the excavation, connected, powered, and buried.

Claims

1. A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building for the treatment of fluid that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:

a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, a plurality of filters, a plurality of water level indicators, a matrix, and a slurry;
the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;
the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;
the first chamber comprising an interior space;
the second chamber comprising an interior space;
the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;
a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;
a second section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said second section of tubing comprising an end B, and end C, and a length;
a third section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said third section of tubing comprising an end C, and end D, and a length;
a first pump of the plurality of pumps, said first pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
the filter of the plurality of filters comprises a filter mechanism, a third temperature sensor, and a connection;
a first water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the first valve located outside of the container;
the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;
the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a matrix;
the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a slurry;
the third valve is located outside of the container;
the end C of the second section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the third valve, wherein the length of the second section of tubing extends into the second chamber of the container, wherein the end D of the second section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the second section of tubing into the second chamber to supply water to the slurry;
the filter is located in the interior space of the second chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;
the end E of the third section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter, the length of the third section of tubing then extends out of the container to the first pump, wherein the end F of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the first pump, the actuator of the first pump is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the third section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the first pump;
the first water level indicator is located within the second chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;
the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the, the water level indicator, and the first pump; and
the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the second chamber by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the second chamber.

2. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 1 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned trough the first outflow of the second valve.

3. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 1 further comprising a water reclamation system;

the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area;
wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length;
wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor;
a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length;
a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length;
an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length;
wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow;
wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area;
the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve;
the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel;
the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump;
the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve.

4. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 3 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve.

5. A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit for the treatment of fluid that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:

a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, a filter of the plurality of filters, a filter B of the plurality of filters, a plurality of water level indicators, and a slurry;
the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;
the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;
the first chamber comprising an interior space;
the second chamber comprising an interior space;
the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;
a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;
a second section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said second section of tubing comprising an end B, and end C, and a length;
a third section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said third section of tubing comprising an end C, and end D, and a length;
a ninth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said ninth section of tubing comprising an end Q, and end R, and a length;
a tenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said tenth section of tubing comprising an end S, and end T, and a length;
a first pump of the plurality of pumps, said first pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
a pump B of the plurality of pumps, said pump B comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
a first water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
a third water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the first valve located outside of the container;
the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;
the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a slurry;
the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a slurry;
the third valve is located outside of the container;
the end C of the second section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the third valve, wherein the length of the second section of tubing extends into the second chamber of the container, wherein the end D of the second section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the second section of tubing into the second chamber to supply water to the slurry;
the filter is located in the interior space of the second chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;
the end E of the third section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter, the length of the third section of tubing then extends out of the container to the first pump, wherein the end F of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the first pump, the actuator of the first pump is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the third section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the first pump;
the first water level indicator is located within the second chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;
the fifth valve is located outside of the container;
the end Q of the ninth section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the fifth valve, wherein the length of the ninth section of tubing extends into the first chamber of the container, wherein the end R of the ninth section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the ninth section of tubing into the first chamber to supply water to the slurry;
the filter B is located in the interior space of the first chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;
the end S of the tenth section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter B, the length of the tenth section of tubing then extends out of the container to the pump B, wherein the end T of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the pump B, the actuator of the pump B is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the tenth section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the pump B;
the third water level indicator is located within the first chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;
the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the, the water level indicator, and the first pump; and
the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the first and second chambers by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the first chamber and the second chamber.

6. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 5 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned trough the first outflow of the second valve.

7. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 5 further comprising a water reclamation system;

the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area;
wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length;
wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor;
a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length;
a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length;
an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length;
wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow;
wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area;
the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve;
the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel;
the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump;
the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve.

8. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 7 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve.

9. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 5 further comprising a water reclamation system B;

the water reclamation system B comprising a vessel, a third temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area;
wherein there is an eleventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eleventh section of tubing comprising an end U, an end V, and a length;
wherein there is a sixth valve of the plurality of valves, said sixth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor;
a twelfth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said twelfth section of tubing comprising an end W, and end X, and a length;
a thirteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said thirteenth section of tubing comprising an end Y, and end Z, and a length;
an fourteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourteenth section of tubing comprising an end AA, and end BB, and a length;
wherein the fifth valve further comprises a second inflow;
wherein the pump C comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
wherein the third temperature sensor is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area;
the end U of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the pump B and the length extends to the sixth valve, wherein the end V of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the sixth valve;
the end W of the twelfth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the sixth valve, the length of the twelfth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end X of the twelfth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel;
the end Y of the thirteenth section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the thirteenth section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end Z of the thirteenth section connects to the intake connection of the second pump;
the end AA of the fourteenth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the pump C, the length of the fourteenth section of tubing then extends to the fifth valve, wherein the end BB of the fourteenth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the fifth valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the fifth valve, the fourth temperature sensor, pump C, and fourth water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the fifth valve.

10. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 9 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of water from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing water to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the water flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the water at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve.

11. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 5 further comprising a water reclamation system and a water reclamation system B;

the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area;
wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length;
wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor;
a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length;
a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length;
an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length;
wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow;
wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area;
the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve;
the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel;
the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump;
the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve;
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve;
the water reclamation system B comprising a vessel, a third temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;
the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area;
wherein there is an eleventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eleventh section of tubing comprising an end U, an end V, and a length;
wherein there is a sixth valve of the plurality of valves, said sixth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor;
a twelfth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said twelfth section of tubing comprising an end W, and end X, and a length;
a thirteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said thirteenth section of tubing comprising an end Y, and end Z, and a length;
an fourteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourteenth section of tubing comprising an end AA, and end BB, and a length;
wherein the fifth valve further comprises a second inflow;
wherein the pump C comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;
wherein the third temperature sensor is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area;
the end U of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the pump B and the length extends to the sixth valve, wherein the end V of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the sixth valve;
the end W of the twelfth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the sixth valve, the length of the twelfth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end X of the twelfth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel;
the end Y of the thirteenth section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the thirteenth section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end Z of the thirteenth section connects to the intake connection of the second pump;
the end AA of the fourteenth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the pump C, the length of the fourteenth section of tubing then extends to the fifth valve, wherein the end BB of the fourteenth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the fifth valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the fifth valve, the fourth temperature sensor, pump C, and fourth water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the fifth valve.

12. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 11 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve.

13. A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:

a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, plurality of temperature sensors, and a matrix;
the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;
the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;
the first chamber comprising an interior space;
the second chamber comprising an interior space;
the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;
a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow, an outflow, and a temperature sensor;
a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;
a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;
the first valve located outside of the container;
the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;
the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a matrix;
the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a matrix;
the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the temperature sensor; and
the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the second chamber by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the second chamber.

14. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of claim 13 further comprising a recirculation system;

wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow;
wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve;
a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length;
wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and
wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve.

15. A method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising

preassembling the container, appropriate tubing, pumps, and connections;
inserting the container into an excavation wherein the top of the container, when buried, would be below the frost line;
adding the matrix into the first chamber and the slurry into the second chamber;
connecting the tubing of the compact dual chamber heat exchanger with tubing extending from and to a building HV/AC system;
connecting power to the control unit; and
burying the compact dual chamber heat exchanger below the level wherein surficial temperatures would interfere.
Patent History
Publication number: 20200278155
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 3, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 3, 2020
Inventor: James M. Sawyer (Memphis, TN)
Application Number: 16/290,930
Classifications
International Classification: F28C 3/06 (20060101); F28F 27/00 (20060101); F28C 3/12 (20060101);