Thermal bridge for chiller plants
US10578371B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal bridge utilizes a piping and operational strategy to provide chilled water to meet chiller plant demand during both thermal storage charge and discharge modes of operation. The thermal storage comprises a thermal storage device, such as a thermal storage tank. The thermal bridge includes a loop comprising one or more chillers and chilled water pumps that generate chilled water flow. Multiple operating modes for nominal, thermal storage charging, thermal storage charging and discharge, or thermal storage discharge are provided.
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