System and method for using alternative energy source for hot water heater storage tank
US10605465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B10/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Appliances, such as hot water heaters, hot water heater controllers, and methods of operating such hot water heaters, that take into consideration the availability and capacity of alternative energy sources so that additional efficiencies can be realized by sensing the availability of an alternative energy source and adjusting the control algorithms used to control the use of the available electric power is provided.
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