公开(公告)号：US08909033B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13442753

申请日：2012-04-09

Applicant: David Kreutzman

Inventor： David Kreutzman

IPC: F24C1/00 ,  A47J27/00 ,  A61F7/08 ,  A01K63/06 ,  D06F1/08 ,  F24H1/20 ,  F24H1/18 ,  F24H1/34 ,  F24H9/20 ,  B23K13/08 ,  B23K15/02 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24D2200/02 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  F24H1/201 ,  F24H1/202 ,  F24H9/1818 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24H2240/09 ,  H05B1/0202 ,  H05B1/0269 ,  H05B1/0297 ,  H05B3/48 ,  H05B3/78

Abstract: A method is provided for interconnecting a single electrical heating element of a hot water heater to first and second AC electrical power sources. Typically, these first and second AC electrical power sources include a utility provided electrical power source and a renewable power source that generates AC power from DC power. The method includes operating a controller that selectively connects and disconnects the first and second power sources. If sufficient electrical power is available from the renewable power source, the utility provided electrical power source may be disconnected to preferentially utilize renewable energy.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将热水加热器的单个电加热元件互连到第一和第二AC电源的方法。 通常，这些第一和第二AC电源包括提供电力的公用设施和从DC电力产生AC电力的可再生电源。 该方法包括操作选择性地连接和断开第一和第二电源的控制器。 如果从可再生电源获得足够的电力，则提供电力的电力可以被断开以优先利用可再生能源。

公开(公告)号：US20120248087A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13078784

申请日：2011-04-01

Applicant: James Hagan

Inventor： James Hagan

IPC: H05B1/00 ,  F27B14/00

CPC classification number: F24H3/0411 ,  F04D25/08 ,  F24D13/02 ,  F24D2200/15 ,  F24H3/022 ,  F24H9/0073 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24H2250/02 ,  Y02B30/26

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for generating heat for building structures or otherwise through wind power. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a wind powered electric furnace. The wind powered electric furnace includes a turbine disposed within a cavity of a first housing. The first housing defines a plurality of intake airflow paths having a narrowing profile in the direction of the cavity. The turbine is connected to a shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes a generator drivably connected to the shaft. The generator is adapted to generate electricity during rotation of the shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes an electric heater electrically connected to the generator, wherein upon rotation of the shaft electricity generated by the generator is transmitted to the electric heater.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于生成用于建筑结构或以其他方式通过风力发电的热量的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，本发明提供一种风力电炉。 风力电炉包括设置在第一壳体的空腔内的涡轮机。 第一壳体限定在空腔的方向上具有变窄轮廓的多个进气气流路径。 涡轮机连接到轴。 风力电炉还包括可驱动地连接到轴的发电机。 发电机适于在轴的旋转期间发电。 风力电炉还包括电连接到发电机的电加热器，其中当轴的旋转时，由发电机产生的电力传递到电加热器。

公开(公告)号：US20120041610A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13266204

申请日：2010-04-20

Applicant: Subbarao Varigonda ,  Lars M. Pedersen ,  Stevo Mijanovic ,  Michael G. O'Callaghan ,  Vivek Halwan ,  Mihai Huzmezan

Inventor： Subbarao Varigonda ,  Lars M. Pedersen ,  Stevo Mijanovic ,  Michael G. O'Callaghan ,  Vivek Halwan ,  Mihai Huzmezan

IPC: F02C6/18

CPC classification number: F01D15/10 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C9/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: A controller for controlling a combined heat and power (CHP) system which can include one or more CHP units, can comprise a high level optimizer and one or more low level optimizers. The high level optimizer can be configured to optimize a total cost of producing heating, cooling, and electric power, by allocating total heating, cooling, and/or electric power setpoints one or more CHP unit types, based on the fuel price, CHP unit operational constraints, and/or heating, cooling, and/or electric power demand. The low level optimizer can be configured to allocate cooling, heating, and/or electric power setpoints to individual CHP units, based on the high level allocation to CHP unit types.

Abstract translation: 用于控制可以包括一个或多个CHP单元的组合热和功率（CHP）系统的控制器可以包括高级优化器和一个或多个低级优化器。 通过根据燃料价格CHP单位分配总体加热，冷却和/或电力设定值一个或多个CHP单元类型，可以配置高级优化器以优化生产加热，冷却和电力的总成本。 操作限制和/或加热，冷却和/或电力需求。 基于对CHP单元类型的高级别分配，低级优化器可以被配置为将冷却，加热和/或电力设定点分配给各个CHP单元。

公开(公告)号：US20110197828A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13026008

申请日：2011-02-11

Applicant: Zoran Iskrenovic

Inventor： Zoran Iskrenovic

IPC: F22B33/00 ,  F03G3/00

CPC classification number: F22B1/28 ,  F24H1/225 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  H02K7/1884

Abstract: Systems are disclosed that use water pressure to generate power. The systems can include a chamber having an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit that has a valve configured to regulate an outlet flow of water through the outlet conduit. A reciprocating element can be disposed within the chamber, such that the reciprocating element is moved as a function of a pressure of an inlet flow of water flowing through the inlet conduit. A generator can be coupled to the reciprocating element, such that power is generated as a function of the reciprocating element's movement.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用水压来发电的系统。 该系统可以包括具有入口管道和出口导管的腔室，该管道具有构造成调节通过出口导管的水的出口流量的阀。 往复元件可以设置在室内，使得往复运动元件作为流过入口导管的水的入口流的压力的函数而移动。 发电机可以耦合到往复运动元件，使得作为往复运动元件的运动的函数产生动力。

公开(公告)号：US20110005562A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12919617

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Michael Bisges

Inventor： Michael Bisges

IPC: H01L35/30 ,  F24J2/34

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  F24D17/0021 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  F24D2200/14 ,  F24D2220/08 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24H2240/08 ,  F24S10/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70

Abstract: A thermogenerator including several thermocouples that are electrically connected together. The thermocouples are arranged between one hot side of the thermogenerator receiving a thermal flow and a cold side that is arranged at a distance from the hot side. The thermoelectric generator that at least temporarily uses the fed thermal energy efficiently. The thermoelectric generator can be designed as a module including a collector for a thermal solar system and the thermal carrier medium flowing through the collector is guided, at least temporarily, to a thermoelectric generator by a heat exchanger.

Abstract translation: 一个热电偶，包括电连接在一起的多个热电偶。 热电偶布置在接收热流的热发生器的一个热侧和与热侧相距一定距离的冷侧。 该热电发电机至少暂时使用馈送的热能。 热电发电机可以设计为包括用于热太阳能系统的集电器的模块，并且流过集电器的热载体介质至少暂时通过热交换器被引导到热电发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20090205335A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12438989

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Karl Wohlleib

Inventor： Karl Wohlleib

IPC: F03G7/00 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F01K3/08 ,  F02B65/00

CPC classification number: F01K25/10 ,  F01K3/10 ,  F01K25/14 ,  F02B21/00 ,  F02B39/02 ,  F22B1/028 ,  F24D2200/06 ,  F24D2200/12 ,  F24D2200/14 ,  F24D2200/16 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24S10/00 ,  F24T10/00 ,  F24V50/00 ,  F28D21/00 ,  H01M2250/405 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/40 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02B30/52 ,  Y02B90/16 ,  Y02E10/10 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: In a domestic energy supply system, the thermal energy of the temperature difference between at least one heat source and at least one heat sink is converted into work by way of a thermal engine. The thermal engine has a fluid cycle with at least two reservoirs, which, in each case as a condenser to be cooled or an evaporator to be heated, are thermally coupled to the heat source or the heat sink. A working temperature difference between the reservoirs of approximately 10° to 200° C. is set at a working temperature of 30° to 280° C. The thermal engine has a hybrid motor in the form of a combination of a pressure media motor and an internal combustion engine, in which firstly a pressure difference of the fluid as a result of the working temperature difference is used for driving purposes and secondly fuel is combusted and converted into work. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling such a system.

Abstract translation: 在家用能源供应系统中，至少一个热源和至少一个散热器之间的温差的热能通过热力发动机转换成工作。 热发动机具有至少两个储存器的流体循环，在每种情况下，作为待冷却的冷凝器或要加热的蒸发器，热耦合到热源或散热器。 约10°至200°C的储存器之间的工作温度差设定在30°至280°C的工作温度。热发动机具有混合式电动机，其形式为压力介质马达和 内燃机，其中首先将作为工作温度差的结果的流体的压力差用于驱动目的，其次将燃料燃烧并转换成工作。 此外，本发明涉及一种用于控制这种系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07040544B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10704358

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Eric C. Guyer

Inventor： Eric C. Guyer

IPC: B60H1/02

CPC classification number: F24D5/02 ,  F24D3/08 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24H2240/06 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for cogeneration of building heat and electric power and that efficiently interfaces a warm air heating system with a liquid-cooled electric power generator. The system and method utilizes an electric generator that is rated at near the time-averaged electric power consumption for the building. This generator is operated as the priority source of heat for the building, but normally only when there is a demand for heat in building. In this manner, the generator can run to generate a significant part of the building's electric power but in a manner that is typically supplemented in variable quantities by power from a public power grid. The heat output is directed via a liquid coolant circuit on the generator, as needed, to the warm air heating unit for the building. The warm air heating unit blows return air through a cabinet and out to the supply duct(s). The warm liquid coolant is directed through a primary heat exchanger in the cabinet. The air is passed over this primary heat exchanger to provide heat to the building. When heat from primary heat exchanger is insufficient to heat the building fully, an auxiliary heater, operated typically by burning fuel, supplements the heat through one or more auxiliary heat exchangers arranged in line along the airflow path with the primary heat exchanger. The blower that directs the airflow is controlled variably in speed to create the most efficient use of electric power by the blower and a desirable heated air delivery temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于建筑热电联产的系统和方法，并且有效地将暖空气加热系统与液冷发电机接口。 该系统和方法利用一个额定值接近建筑物的时间平均电力消耗的发电机。 该发电机作为建筑物的优先来源，通常仅在建筑物需要热量时才能使用。 以这种方式，发电机可以运行以产生建筑物的电力的大部分，但是通常以来自公共电网的功率可变量的方式补充。 根据需要，热量输出通过发电机上的液体冷却剂回路引导到建筑物的暖空气加热单元。 暖空气加热单元通过柜将空气吹回到供应管道。 暖液体冷却剂通过机柜中的主换热器。 空气通过该主热交换器以向建筑物提供热量。 当来自主热交换器的热量不足以充分加热建筑物时，通常通过燃烧燃料运行的辅助加热器通过沿着主流热交换器沿着气流路线排列成一条或多条辅助热交换器来补充热量。 引导气流的鼓风机以可变的速度进行控制，以通过鼓风机和所需的加热空气输送温度来最有效地利用电力。

公开(公告)号：US20050061003A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10943619

申请日：2004-09-17

Applicant: Shinji Miyauchi ,  Tetsuya Ueda ,  Masataka Ozeki

Inventor： Shinji Miyauchi ,  Tetsuya Ueda ,  Masataka Ozeki

IPC: F01K17/02 ,  F02G5/00 ,  F23G5/46 ,  F24D11/00 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  F02C6/00 ,  F01K7/34 ,  F22D1/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  F24D11/005 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F28D2020/006 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04228 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04619 ,  H01M8/04626 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  Y02E20/12 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: A cogeneration system of the present invention includes: a power generation system equipped with a power generator; waste heat utilization system for recovering waste heat from the power generator, storing the heat, and utilize the waste heat as an effective output thermal energy; and a waste heat utilization promoting system for promoting utilization of the effective output thermal energy in the waste heat utilization system to avoid a stop of the system associated with a heat storage amount reaching a full amount. The waste heat utilization promoting system is equipped with a stop predicting function to predict an operation stop of the power generation system by comparing a current operating state with a reference pattern and computing an operation sustainable time, and a stop warning function to give the user a warning of the operation stop with an image or sound according to stop prediction information obtained.

Abstract translation: 本发明的热电联产系统包括：配备有发电机的发电系统; 用于从发电机回收废热的余热利用系统，储存热量，利用废热作为有效的输出热能; 以及废热利用促进系统，用于促进废热利用系统中的有效输出热能的利用，以避免与达到全量的储热量相关联的系统的停止。 废热利用促进系统配备有停止预测功能，用于通过将当前运行状态与参考模式进行比较来计算发电系统的运行停止并计算运行可持续时间，以及停止警告功能，以向用户提供 根据获得的停止预测信息，以图像或声音停止操作的警告。

公开(公告)号：US20030213246A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-20

申请号：US10146006

申请日：2002-05-15

Inventor： John Gordon Coll ,  William Thompson Hanna ,  Donald Anson ,  George Henry Stickford ,  John Edward Lambert ,  Jan Beryl Yates ,  Raymond Zaborski

IPC: F01K007/34 ,  F01K001/00

CPC classification number: F01K25/08 ,  F01K17/02 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: Microprocessor-based control sub-systems which control the thermal and electrical output of integrated micro-combined heat and power generation (M-CHP) systems used to supply domestic electrical power, domestic space heating (SH) water, and domestic hot water (DHW). The M-CHP system uses a microprocessor controller to control the internal operating conditions, such as pump speeds, gas flow rate, and evaporator outlet temperature. Controlling these parameters enables setting the capacity of the system at any instant in time, thereby permitting load following, using a variable capacity operation. The controller also monitors through sensors a number of additional safety controls and system protection devices, such as relays/contactor of the alternator to grid, and electrical trips to the feed pump, the oil pump, the hydronic pump, the blower, the gas valve, the expander bypass valves, and other electrically powered devices in the system.

Abstract translation: 基于微处理器的控制子系统，用于控制用于提供家用电力，家庭空调加热（SH）水和家用热水（DHW）的集成微联合发电（M-CHP）系统的热和电输出 ）。 M-CHP系统使用微处理器控制器来控制内部操作条件，例如泵速度，气体流速和蒸发器出口温度。 控制这些参数可以在任何时刻设置系统的容量，从而通过使用可变容量的操作来允许负载跟随。 控制器还通过传感器监视许多附加的安全控制和系统保护装置，例如交流发电机到电网的继电器/接触器，以及到进给泵，油泵，水力循环泵，鼓风机，气阀的电气跳闸 ，膨胀器旁通阀和系统中的其他电动设备。

公开(公告)号：US20030029169A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US09998705

申请日：2001-11-30

Inventor： William Thompson Hanna ,  Donald Anson ,  George Henry Stickford JR. ,  John Gordon Coll

IPC: F01K025/08 ,  F01K025/00

CPC classification number: F01K25/08 ,  F01K17/02 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: An integrated system to provide both heat and electric power. The integrated, or cogeneration, system operates with an organic working fluid that circulates in a Rankine-type cycle, where the organic working fluid is superheated by a heat source, expanded through an involute spiral wrap (scroll) expander such that the organic working fluid remains superheated through the expander, cooled in a condenser, and pressurized by a pump. Heat exchange loops within the system define hot water production capability for use in space heating and domestic hot water, while the generator is coupled to the scroll expander to generate electricity.

Abstract translation: 提供热和电力的集成系统。 集成式或热电联产系统利用在兰金型循环中循环的有机工作流体进行操作，其中有机工作流体由热源过热，通过渐开线螺旋形涡卷（涡卷）膨胀器膨胀，使得有机工作流体 通过膨胀器保持过热，在冷凝器中冷却，并通过泵加压。 系统内的热交换回路定义了用于空间加热和家用热水的热水生产能力，而发电机则连接到涡旋膨胀器以发电。