Zoned radiant heating system and method
US10775052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D23/1917
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heating system and method of using such system in a building for zoned radiant heating. The system includes thermostatic radiator valves, each fluidly connected between at least one radiator in a zone of the building and a boiler. A controller is operatively connected to the valves to deactivate the valve positioners when the controller determines that valve activity is likely to have little to no effect on the output of the respective radiator and/or active heating of the building is not desired. For example, the controller determines when the boiler is deactivated and sends a deactivation control signal to the valves operative to prevent the valve positioners from adjusting the respective valve position. In another example, the controller sends the deactivation control signals to the valves at the onset of preprogrammed low usage periods of the heating system.
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