Microcomputer control for supplemental heating with night set-back
US4265298A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D23/24
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling the sequential operation of supplemental electric heaters so that the amount of energy consumption is minimized. The operation of the heaters is prevented as long as a lower night set-back temperature can reach the higher reference set point during the daytime within a predetermined time interval. A microprocessor is provided to control the operation of night set-back automatically to affect a measured temperature of the conditioned space.
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