Modular Heat Recovery System

摘要

An expandable modular system including standardized dual heat pump modules that are connectable to other standardized heat pump modules. The modules include pumps for a source fluid and for heat transfer fluid that is circulated to a point of use. The heat pump modules are controlled by a dedicated programmable logic controller. The system may be adapted to transfer heat from a source stream that would otherwise be wasted or not utilized for thermal energy rectification. The modules are of limited size to fit through pedestrian doors and are pre-assembled prior to installation.

主权项

1. A method of recovering waste heat in a building having at least one pedestrian door, the method comprising:
assembling dual heat pump modules, a source water pump, a heat transfer fluid pump, and a controller to a frame; connecting piping between the dual heat pump modules, the source water pump, and the heat transfer fluid pump to form an assembled modular unit; transporting the assembled modular unit through the at least one pedestrian door into the building; connecting the source water pump to a stream of a source fluid; connecting the heat transfer fluid pump to a heat transfer fluid circuit that circulates a heat transfer fluid; and connecting the controller to a power source.