Abstract: A control system for an electric water heater operatively associated with an external heat source, such as a heat pump. The water heater includes a water storage tank provided with an electric tank heating unit having a tank thermostat which closes in response to water temperature in the tank, allowing a flow of current through the tank heating unit so as to turn it on to heat the water, and which opens when the tank thermostat has been satisfied, interrupting the current flow so as to turn the tank heating unit off. The control system as responsive to the initial current surge through the tank heating unit when the tank thermostat closes to (1) interrupt the current flow to the tank heating unit so as to maintain the heating unit off and (2) to turn on the external heat source and maintain it on until the tank thermostat opens. The initial current surge cleans the contacts of the tank thermostat by burning off any insulating oxide residues which may have formed on them.

Abstract: A heat pump system (10) includes a fluid refrigerant compressor (12) and heat exchanger units (14, 16). Heat transfer tubings (36, 50, 58, 60, 66, 82) interconnect the fluid refrigerant compressor (12) and the heat exchanger units (14, 16) in a series relationship for carrying refrigerant fluid. Flow control valves (22, 24) are provided and are interconnected between a water source (20) and the heat exchanger unit (16) for controlling the amount of water flowing from the water source (20) to the heat exchanger unit (16). The flow control valves (22, 24) are responsive to the pressure at the outlet (12b) of the fluid refrigerant compressor (12) sensed at port (26) in the heat transfer tubing (58) to automatically optimize the operating condition of the heat pump system (10). To further optimize the heat pump system (10) in the heating mode, water from source water (20) flows through preheat exchanger (104) before entering heat exchanger unit (16 ).

Abstract: A water heating system comprises a low temperature stage with a stratified tank, connected by a line system to a high temperature stage and a distribution stage. Between the high temperature stage and the distribution stage there can be an oppositely flowing line system. Lines carry circulating or mixed water from the distribution stage to a consumption stage. A programmable switching unit is provided for monitoring and controlling the hydraulic network.

Abstract: A chemical heat pump and storage system employs sulfuric acid and water. In one form, the system includes a generator and condenser, an evaporator and absorber, aqueous acid solution storage and water storage. During a charging cycle, heat is provided to the generator from a heat source to concentrate the acid solution while heat is removed from the condenser to condense the water vapor produced in the generator. Water is then stored in the storage tank. Heat is thus stored in the form of chemical energy in the concentrated acid. The heat removed from the water vapor can be supplied to a heat load of proper temperature or can be rejected. During a discharge cycle, water in the evaporator is supplied with heat to generate water vapor, which is transmitted to the absorber where it is condensed and absorbed into the concentrated acid. Both heats of dilution and condensation of water are removed from the thus diluted acid.

Abstract: A thermal energy storage and transfer system includes solar energy collector means disposed to receive incident solar energy, thermal energy exchange means disposed in a utilization area, three water storage tanks, one of which is at least three times larger than the other two storage tanks. Water is selectively circulated through a first circulation loop between the solar collector and one small tank for transferring solar energy from the collector; through a second circulation loop between the second small tank and the utilization area; and through a third circulation loop between the large tank and the two smaller tanks. A heat pump is coupled between the two smaller storage tanks for transferring thermal energy between those two tanks.

Abstract: Compressed refrigerant from a heat pump compressor flows through a first of three heat exchanger passages that are in mutual heat transfer relationship. Radiator water from a reservoir flows through a second of those passages and back to the reservoir in a heat exchange circuit. A radiator circuit that has at least one radiator is connected with the reservoir in parallel with the heat exchange circuit. Through the third passage a source of unheated tap water is communicated with a tap system from which heated tap water can be drawn, flow through that third passage being counter to refrigerant flow in the first passage. In the heat exchange circuit radiator water can be pumped through the second passage counter to refrigerant flow to be heated or counter to tap water flow for tap water heating. A separate pump in the radiator circuit circulates radiator water through it as needed to meet heat demands at the radiator.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a condenser (4), through which passes a duct (3") that carries, downward, the fumes from heating boiler (1) to bring them into a lower chamber (5). The fumes are mixed with ambient air in this chamber (5), a mixture that is then moved upward, going through the evaporator (4) by the action of a fan (9), placed contiguous to the collection chamber (10), placed above the evaporator (4). Together with the recovery of heat from the fumes there is a recovery of the heat contained in the ambient air. Besides the high efficiency that can be obtained with a limited capital investment, in the case of fumes the apparatus purifies them of the solid particles in suspension and even noxious gaseous components. The apparatus is used independently of the hot gas, for example, to heat water for domestic use. The air that is exhausted by the fan (9) after having given up its heat inside the evaporator (4) can be used for conditioning a closed area.

Abstract: A heating and cooling system for a building having a number of separately-controlled zone heat pumps includes a circulation conduit for heating or cooling a heat transfer fluid circulated throughout the system, and individual heat pumps for each of the controllable zones. Prior to dissipation of excess system heat by use of the cooling means, an additional heat pump in heat transfer contact with the circulation loop extracts heat for storage in a separate reservoir, at a temperature higher than that of the circulating fluid. The stored heat may be returned to the circulation conduit, or otherwise recovered as necessary for heating potable water or the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heat pump water heater with supplemental heat supply wherein the heat pump is turned on when water has cooled below a predetermined temperature, and is turned off when the water has been heated to a predetermined temperature. In the event frost begins to form on the surface of the heat pump evaporator, the heat pump is turned off and the supplemental heat supply turned on automatically. This condition prevails until the water has been heated to a predetermined temperature, at which time the supplemental heat supply is turned off.

Abstract: An environmental control system for controlling the environmental conditions in a swimming pool hall 1 comprises a heat pump having a multi-section evaporator 8, compressors 23a and 23b and a multi-section condensor 18.In the day-time, the dry bulb temperature in the pool hall is maintained by circulating space air through a duct 3 to the evaporator 8 where the latent heat is recovered from the moisture laden air. This heat is rejected via the condensor 18 either to the now drier recirculated air or fresh air from an inlet 13 or a mixture of air from the two sources. In a night mode of operation, circulation of space air through the duct 3 is prevented and instead it is recirculated via a direct recirculation duct 53 and is heated by the condensor 18, the heat used to do this being recovered from outside air inducted into the evaporator 8 via an inlet 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for combined utilization of heat-conveying media, such as ground water or surface water or the like, as a heat source comprising a heat store 5 in the ground water reservoir 2 and a heat exchange device 4 equipped with attendant elements. The method is characterized in that water is removed from a watercourse, lake or sea 1 during the summer and this water is then conveyed to a heat exchange device 4 where the heat is transferred to the ground water which is caused to circulate in a closed system, the heat store 5 in the ground water reservoir 2 thus being charged, following which the heated ground water is removed from the heat store 5 during the remainder of the year in time with variations in the heat requirement as the ground water is caused to circulate via a heat exchange device 3 so that the heat store 5 in the reservoir 2 is discharged and stored heat is given off.

Abstract: An air-conditioning and hot water supply system, which comprises a heat pump type refrigerating device at the primary side having a user side heat-exchanger and a heat source side heat-exchanger with a coolant of excellent low temperature characteristic being filled in both of them; a refrigerating device at the secondary side having a user side condenser for heating water for hot water supply and a heat source side evaporator with a coolant of excellent high temperature characteristic being filled in both of them; fan coil units for air-conditioning communicatively connected with the user side heat-exchanger of the heat pump type refrigerating device at the primary side and the heat source side evaporator of the refrigerating device at the secondary side; and a circuit for air-conditioning, through which cold or warm water is caused to circulate between the user side heat exchanger and the heat source side evaporator, the cold water or warm water after the air-conditioning operation by the fan coil units bei

Abstract: A multi-mode water heating system wherein a capacity control mechanism is provide so that no additional heat source is required and via use of capacity control, either solar radiation energy or ambient air energy is selectively utilized dependent on the availability of sunshine. A system configuration is so arranged as to maximize the system seasonal coefficient of performance by a refrigeration cycle optimization which adjusts both a pump/compressor speed and pressure regulating valve opening.

Abstract: A cooling and heating device having a cooling cycle circuit and a heating cycle circuit with a refrigerant heater for heating refrigerant includes a cooling circuit extending from a compressor through an outdoor heat exchanger, a resistance element (capillary) and an indoor heat exchanger to the suction inlet side of the compressor; and a heating circuit extending from between the discharge outlet side of the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger directly through the indoor heat exchanger and the refrigerant heater to the suction inlet side of the compressor. In the heating operation, the high temperature refrigerant from the compressor, which is heated by the refrigerant heater, flows in the indoor heat exchanger in a direction opposite to that in which the refrigerant flows in the cooling operation, so that the refrigerant radiates heat through the indoor heat exchanger, and the refrigerant phases on either side of the indoor heat exchanger are the same for either cooling or heating.

Abstract: Heating and cooling apparatus includes an evaporative cooler and a heat pump connected to each other and to a common duct system for utilizing the attributes of both systems for efficient heating and cooling. The evaporative cooler may be used to cool a structure directly or it may be used to cool the condenser coils of a heat pump. The evaporative cooler may also be used to cool attic space. The evaporative cooler and the heat pump are disposed adjacent to each other and are connected by an interface adapter, and the interface adapter is in turn connected to attic space through which air from the attic flows, particularly to assist the heat pump in the heating mode.

Abstract: A system for conditioning the air of a selected area, e.g. a room, of a house or other building structure, including individual refrigeration units for respectively heating and cooling the room. The respective units are sized according to the heating and cooling loads of the room, and when heating add blower motor and compressor heat and when cooling exclude such extraneous heat.

Abstract: A climatic control system for the seasonal heating and cooling of air circulated through a temperature control chamber, including a three coil heat pump having a cooling mode coil and a separate heating mode coil positioned in the chamber for selective operation, and a heat reclaim condenser coil of a separate refrigeration system positioned between the cooling and heating mode coils for selective operation therewith.

Abstract: A quick recovery heat pump water heater includes a water storage tank with first and second tank portions, and sensing means for indicating the demand for hot water in the tank portions. A water pump and an external heat source are provided. Control means responsive to an indication from the sensing means of a demand for hot water in the first tank portion initially establishes communication of the first tank portion with the pump and external heat source and turns them on. The control means then responds to an indication from the sensing means that the demand for hot water in the first tank portion has been satisfied and establishes communication of the second tank portion with the pump and external heat source. Finally, the control means is responsive to an indication from the sensing means that the demand for hot water in the second tank portion has been satisfied and turns off the pump and external heat source.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for frost control for the ambient air heat exchanger of a space conditioning apparatus. The ambient air heat exchanger is immersed in a fluidized bed enhancing the heat transfer and physically reducing frost formation. In a preferred embodiment, the fluidized bed is supported by a support bed of non-fluidized solid particles. In one of the embodiments the particulate beds may be desiccant materials. The space conditioning apparatus and method of frost control of this invention permits smaller ambient air heat exchangers and accommodates greater transient conditions due to the enhanced heat transfer and physical prevention of ice formation resulting from the fluidized bed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger system includes a boiler and a double sleeve pipe which is disposed in the boiler and has coaxial inner and outer pipes. The inner pipe is connected to a heat pump, and carries a first fluid medium. The outer pipe is connected to a fluid circuit which includes a pump and a three-way valve. The three-way valve can selectively connect into the fluid circuit a further three-way valve and a heating system, and the further three-way valve can selectively connect a further boiler into the fluid circuit. The inner surface of the inner pipe is preferably ribbed, and there is preferably at least one longitudinally extending wall in the inner pipe which divides it into two or more separate channels.

Abstract: A ground water system for a domestic storage tank and reversible heat pump is arranged to prevent the build up of excessive pressure in the storage tank when the flow of water through the heat pump is restricted to a defined degree by the operation of valve means controlling the water flow as required by the heat pump.

Abstract: A double glazing assembly for a heat extraction system comprises a pair of transparent panels 4,5 and 7,8 in parallel spaced-apart relationship which define a cavity 20 between them. A pair of ports 13 and 14 with substantial spacing permit air entering one of the ports 13 to travel through the cavity 20 and exit from the other port 14.The assembly is installed in a conservatory 1 attached to one wall 3 of a building 2. The conservatory has a solar aspect and the air inside the conservatory is therefore heated by the sun. Heat is extracted from this air by causing air from the conservatory to flow past the evaporator coil 9 of a heat pump and then into the cavity 20 via the port 13. The air travels through the cavity and emerges back into the conservatory via the port 14. It is shown that in addition to permitting heat to be extracted from the conservatory by the coil 9 one can reduce heat losses from the interior of the conservatory to the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for providing failsafe supplemental heat operation of an air conditioning control are disclosed. Operating power to a microprocessor control is discontinued when the air conditioning unit is placed in a supplemental heat mode by the user. The microprocessor control is so arranged that appropriate connections are made to operate a supplemental heat source in response to a first stage heating need being sensed by the thermostat when operating power to the microprocessor control is discontinued. Under normal conditions multiple stage heating operation is provided with a supplemental heat source being operated under control of a programmed microprocessor.

Abstract: A water heating system comprising an outdoor heat exchanger including a heat collection chamber, solar collector panels, collector fins, an evaporator for passing refrigerant therethrough to perform the heat exchange between the refrigerant and the heat transferred from the panels and fins to evaporate the refrigerant. The panels, fins and evaporator are incorporated integrally in the heat collection chamber. A variable rotational speed compressor is connected to the outdoor heat exchanger for compressing the vaporized refrigerant from the evaporator. A heat exchanger disposed on the bottom side in the water storage tank passes the refrigerant vapor from the compressor to perform the heat exchange between the water in the tank and the refrigerant vapor to condense the refrigerant vapor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for integrating operation of a heat pump and a separate heating source are disclosed. The combination of a heating lockout relay and an interlock relay are utilized to provide for fail safe integrated operation including providing for selected control functions and for isolating other functions to prevent a failed electrical component from operating the system in an undesirable manner.

Abstract: In a method for the generation of heat using a heat pump in which a heat carrier fluid is heated by a heat exchanger and compressed with temperature increase in a subsequent compressor, heat is delivered therefrom to a heat-admitting process; the fluid is then expanded in a gas turbine, producing work, and afterwards its residual heat is delivered to a thermal power process, the maximum temperature of the energy sources of which, that provide work for the compressor, lies below the temperature of heat delivery. The main heat source can consist of an exothermic chemical or nuclear reaction and the heat-admitting process can be a coal gasification process. The work in the compressor is furnished essentially by the gas turbine and the thermal power process.

Abstract: In a heat pump system for domestic hot water, a compressor section 18 provides working fluid at a multiplicity of pressures. Multiple condensers 12, 14 are arranged so that higher pressure working fluid is in heat exchange relationship with higher temperature water. Upon leaving the condensers 12, 14, working fluid is independently expanded and then combined, and it runs through a single evaporator 31 before returning to the compressor 18. The water may be circulated past an external condenser 12, 14 or the condensers 46, 48 may be immersed in a hot water storage tank 38.

Abstract: A solar heating system including a chemical heat pump for storing thermal energy by converting same into energy in the form of a difference in the concentration of an aqueous multiple-component chemical solution which actuates the chemical heat pump, and a solar collector of a low temperature solar collection type operative to collect excess thermal energy of the sun not used for heating and cooling purposes during the time intermediate the solar irradiance abundant season and the solar irradiance scarce season, or spring and autumn, and store same in the chemical heat pump as energy in the form of a difference in the concentration of an aqueous multiple-component chemical solution.

Abstract: A method and apparatus, wherein heat is absorbed from a first heat medium in a heat source circulating circuit, by way of an evaporator, discharge of heat in a condenser from a second heat medium rendered to a high pressure and high temperature state in a compressor is restricted in a heat pump circuit to maintain the temperature for the heat medium recycled from the condenser to the evaporator at a relatively high set temperature and, while on the other hand, the remaining amount of the heat discharged from the condenser in the heat pump circuit is absorbed and accumulated through a heat medium circulating circuit through which a third heat medium is circulated and a portion of the heat thus obtained is supplied to the heat medium in the above heat source circuit to maintain the heat medium in the heat source circuit within a range of set temperature higher than the temperature of the heat medium jetted into the evaporator in the above heat pump circuit, to thereby obtain heat at high temperature from the ci

Abstract: An automotive air conditioner device includes an air duct, a blower motor for producing an air stream to be supplied to an automotive passenger compartment through the air duct, a heat exchanger having a heater and a cooling device, and an electronic control device. The electronic control device includes various sensors, a microcomputer for executing computation processings of output signals from the various sensors in accordance with a predetermined program and producing a first and a second control signal, a drive circuit responsive to the first control signal for changing a temperature adjusting value of the heat exchanger and another drive circuit responsive to the second control signal for changing the cooling power of the cooling device, thereby to control the air temperature within the automotive passenger compartment at a desired value.

Abstract: An air conditioning system including at least one water-cooling type air conditioning unit, a heat pump chilling unit, an ancillary heat exchanger in said water-cooling type air conditioning unit, and a cold and heat accumulating tank divided into two tank sections differing from each other in volume and the temperature of water contained therein. In a cooling mode, cold water of relatively high temperature and cold water of relatively low temperature are accumulated by operating the heat pump chilling unit at night, and when a normal heating operation is performed, the cold water of relatively high temperature is used as cooling water for a condenser of the water-cooling type air conditioning unit and when the water-cooling type air conditioning unit is inoperable as when power failure occurs at peak load, the cold water of relatively low temperature is supplied to the ancillary heat exchanger to carry out cooling.

Abstract: Installation for central heating and/or production of hot water for sanitary or industrial purposes in which there is recovered on the evaporators of heat-pump circuits the enthalpy of smoke coming from the boiler and from outside air introduced into the installation through air inlets.Before being brought to the evaporators, the smoke is possibly cooled, however without being brought to dew point, and the heat thus produced in an exchange circuit is recovered for reheating, before its discharge into the atmosphere, of the smoke and outside air mixture so as to recreate a chimney effect, the gases discharged being hot and dry.

Abstract: A practical and economical heat pump system stacks the evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expander to use heat from household wastewater more efficiently and effectively. A novel wastewater storage tank treats the wastewater to remove particulates while it supplies its warmest water to the evaporator to provide heat to the refrigerant in the heat pump unit. Heated water exiting the condenser is stored in a separate tank, such as an ordinary hot water heater. The system automatically ensures that the wastewater does not freeze in a substantial amount in the evaporator.

Abstract: Described is a cooling/heating and hot water service system making use of a single heat source apparatus. The system includes a heat pump chiller designed to perform cyclic operations of heating and cooling, a heat exchanger unit having a heat exchanger adapted for supplying hot water and a water reservoir. The operating time zone for storage of hot water and the operating time zone for heating and cooling the room are set by a first program timer while the operating time zone for servicing hot water is set by a second program timer.

Abstract: A two-stage thermostat means for an add-on heat pump installation provides separated control of a furnace and a heat pump. The two-stage thermostat means utilizes a single pole, single throw switch means, and a single pole, double throw switch means to properly stage and control a heat pump and a fossil fueled furnace so that they do not overlap. The control of the temperature of the heated area is independent of any need to connect a circuit between the thermostat in the heated area and any type of thermostat at the heat pump itself.

Abstract: A container construction and combination in which a container for confining water or other fluid to be heated is provided with a metal heat exchanger disposed within the container. The heat exchanger is comprised of a single wall tube structure having outwardly directed fins extending in a vertical direction within the container. Means are provided for connecting an upper end of the heat exchanger to a source of heated refrigerant through an upper opening provided in a side wall of the container, the refrigerant being vaporized when heated, and condensed when cooled in the heat exchanger. The disposition of the heat exchanger permits the force of gravity to remove condensed refrigerant from the heat exchanger. Means are provided for returning condensed refrigerant to the source of heated refrigerant from a lower end of the heat exchanger and through a lower opening in the side wall of the container.

Abstract: A solar assisted heat pump fluid heating system capable of reliable operation at higher than normal ambient temperatures is disclosed. The system includes a collection of solar panels and primary fluid storage tanks having integral coiled heat exchangers interconnected and charged with heat transfer fluid to produce heat. Temperature sensors positioned at the panels and storage tanks transmit temperature signals to solar control circuit. At predetermined temperatures, the solar control circuit energizes a first circulation pump transferring heated fluid from the panels, effecting heat transfer with a low temperature working fluid stored in the tanks. A second circulation pump transfers stored working fluid to a heat exchanger, effecting heat transfer. A heat pump generating a hot refrigerant fluid provides additional heat input when entering working fluid to the heat exchanger is below a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A multiple fluid medium solar energy system for a building comprising a solar panel mounted exteriorly of the building. Interiorly, there is included a room air temperature conditioning assembly. A pair of heat exchangers are provided which define seven flow paths. A temperature storage water circuit is provided including an insulated water storage tank, a pump for pumping water from the storage tank and a water return line for directing water into the storage tank, and a line for directing water from the pump to the water return line alternatively (1) through the second flow path or (2) the sixth flow path.

Abstract: A multiple-stage pump compressor is disclosed for utilization in a heating or cooling system which comprises separate hot and cold containers connected to flexible members within pressure chambers in each of a plurality of pumping stages.

Abstract: A heating system of the heat pump type is disclosed in which the outside coil, employed to reject heat in air conditioning mode or to absorb heat in heating mode, is supplied with heat independently of that provided by ambient air when the efficiency of the system falls off due to low ambient air temperature. The amount of heat thus supplied is controlled to increase the efficiency of the system sufficiently to produce a significant net decrease in operating cost. In a conventional system, the outside air coil-cooling fan is turned off and augmenting heat is supplied to the coil when the ambient air temperature is moderate (e.g., 32.degree.-38.degree. F.) for the system, and the augmenting heat is supplied at a rate which is at least sufficient to restore the efficiency of the system to that inherent with a much higher ambient air temperature. At the same time, the outside coil temperature is monitored and the augmenting heat is temporarily discontinued when the coil temperature reaches a selected value (e.g.

Abstract: A heat recovery device comprising a heat pump (1) the vaporizer of which receives heat from the exhaust air (P1) of a building and the condenser (6) of which delivers heat to the water in a container (2) for hot consumption water. A circulation circuit (14,11,12,9) for the recovery of excess heat from the container (2) to the building is arranged in heat transferring contact with the water in a lower part (Z1) of the container (2), the condenser (6) and a supply connection (9) for cold water being likewise situated in the lower part of the container. This arrangement results in separation of the water temperature in the container (2) and increased efficiency of the heat pump (1).

Abstract: An environmental control system has an evaporator section comprising an evaporator for extracting heat from (and dehumidifying) air destined for the controlled space or for exhaust--this air may be a controlled mixture of fresh and recycled air--and a chiller for extracting heat from a source such as well water and from a thermal store. The heat pump condenser section comprises a condenser for rejecting heat to air entering the space and a condenser receiver for rejecting heat to the store. The system includes a system controller (not shown) programmed to control operation in a manner tending to minimize the prime energy requirement.

Abstract: A cycle for a heat driven heat pump using two salts CaCl.sub.2.8NH.sub.3 and ZnCl.sub.2.4NH.sub.3 which may reversibly react with ammonia with the addition or evolution of heat. These salts were chosen so that both ammoniation processes occur at the same temperature so that the heat evolved may be used for comfort heating. The heat to drive the system need only be slightly hotter than 122.degree. C. The low temperature source need only be slightly warmer than 0.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of operating a monovalent alternative absorption heating plant an apparatus operated by this method in which above a predetermined ambient temperature, the system is operated in a heat pump mode and at lower temperatures, in a direct heating mode. The system uses a coolant (refrigerant) circulation path in which the coolant is driven out of a solvent enriched with the coolant, is liquefied, is vaporized by heat exchange with the environment and is absorbed by coolant-poor solvent. The system also has a heat carrier circulation in which the heat carrier is heated by heat exchange with the continuing coolant and thus takes up absorption heat. According to the invention, in the direct heating mode, the heat carrier bypasses the coolant condenser and absorber and is passed through a heat exchanger separate from the coolant condenser and is there heated directly by combustion heat in a heat generator or by heat exchange with the coolant-poor solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating installation for home or industrial use. It is of the type including a heat source associated with a heat pump of which the heat produced is given up to a heating fluid contained in an enclosure connected to heating members placed in the premises to be heated. It is characterized in that at least one part of the heat produced by the exhaust heat source is capable of being transferred to the heating fluid and of being added to that given up by the heat pump. The invention is particularly useful as a boiler for a heating system.

Abstract: A heat-transmitting device is adapted for use in a heat pump system which typically includes a throttle device, an evaporator, a compressor, and a further heat-transmitter device. The heat-transmitting device has a core tube coaxially disposed in a tubular shell. The region between the core tube and tubular shell is divided into two annular spaces by an annular ring sealingly disposed between the core tube and tubular shell. Each annular space serves as an independent condenser. Openings are provided in the tubular shell at each end thereof and on each side of the annular ring to facilitate fluid flow through the device. In the heat pump system, a cooling medium flows through one annular space of the device, then through the further heat transmitter, and then through the other annular space of the device. Heat is transferred by the device from the cooling medium to a fluid flowing through the core tube.

Abstract: Heating installation for generating heat in a heat diffusion system (1) and for producing sanitary hot water stored in a tank (3), comprising at least one heat source (4) and at least one means for storing heat (5), comprising in addition a loop-shaped or ring pipe (8, 9), with this pipe comprising a first portion (8a) across the ends of which a pipe (10) associated thermally with the heat source (4) can be connected in parallel, a second portion (9a) across the ends of which a pipe (11) associated thermally with the heat storage means (5) can be connected in parallel and a third portion (8b) forming, with a sanitary water circulation pipe (12) external to the tank (3), a heat exchanger, with the heat diffusion system (1) being connected in parallel across this third portion (8b) forming the heat exchanger and with a heat pump (15) being installed between the said ring and the sanitary water of the tank ( 3).

Abstract: A compact heat storage system for over heated rooms in which a high value thermal mass is mounted in a forced air flow path formed within a refrigeration heat exchanger loop including a condenser at the inlet and an evaporator at the outlet interconnected with a compressor and an expansion control. The thermal mass is preferably PCM or the equivalent. In the heat storage mode, with the compressor in operation, the air flow is heated at the condenser so that the heated incoming air passes through the thermal mass with high thermal difference resulting in better thermal transfer efficiency. After passage, the air has been cooled by thermal transfer with the thermal mass and is further cooled by the evaporator and then passed back into the room significantly cooler than when entered.When the room space needs heat from the system, the fan is operated without the compressor to pull the cool air from the room through the thermal mass to heat the same.

Abstract: While many materials and additives which will melt and freeze at various temperature levels for storing and releasing large amounts of heat thereby per unit volume have been disclosed, the packaging of these materials with suitable non-corrodible long-lasting heat exchange structures has been cumbersome and expensive. The present invention provides an inexpensive, high performance, non-corrodible thermal storage method and system adapted for use with heat storage materials of various compositions and adapted for use over a wide range of temperatures, including a heat exchanger which provides for phase change to occur approximately simultaneously throughout the volume of the entire storage mass and provides for the sites at which the phase change is occurring to be approximately uniformly distributed throughout the volume of the heat storage material. Problems of thermal expansion, stratification and sub-cooling are eliminated.

Abstract: An integrated heat pump and heat storage system comprising a heat pump, a first conduit for supplying return air from an enclosure to the heat pump, a second conduit for supplying heated air from the heat pump to the enclosure, heat storage apparatus, a first damper operative in a first orientation to permit return air from the enclosure to enter the first conduit and to prevent return air from passing through the heat storage apparatus and operative in a second orientation to cause return air to pass through the heat storage apparatus for being heated thereby before entering the first conduit, a second damper operative in a first orientation to cause heated air from the second conduit to pass through the heat storage apparatus for giving up a portion of its heat for storage and operative in a second orientation to prevent heated air from the second conduit from passing through the heat storage apparatus and to permit the heated air from the second conduit to reach the enclosure.