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Electronic flow controller for hydronic heating systems

US4863100A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateSep 5, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24D19/1015
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to an electronic flow control circuit for use in the low voltage section of an existing control arrangement of a hydronic heating system that utilizes motorized zone valves, to provide a means for controlling fluid flow through the system in order to eliminate hydrostatic shock (water hammer) associated with fast closing motorized zone valves.

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