Abstract

A device to store energy includes a phase change material (PCM), with a phase change temperature Tc, contained in a sealed container and constituting a storage core. A source to exchange heat with the PCM, at a temperature TA, to cause a phase change of the PCM. A recuperator to exchange heat with the PCM, at a temperature TB, to cause a phase change of the PCM in the opposite direction to the phase change produced by the source. A controller to control the heat flows between the PCM, the source and the recuperator. An apertured support in contact with the PCM in the sealed container and in thermal contact with the source and the recuperator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 11/00 - Central heating systems using heat accumulated in storage masses
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
• F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
• F24H 7/04 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid with forced circulation of the transfer fluid
• F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• C09K 5/06 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to solid or vice-versa
• F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element
• F28F 21/08 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of metal

Abstract

The invention relates to a so-called hybrid radiant heating appliance (10), characterised in that it comprises: a frame (11) with a rear face (12) that can be fixed to a wall of the room, the frame being connected to a radiating element (13) forming a face of the appliance; a first non-inertia heating element (14); and a second inertia heating element (1); said non-inertia heating element (14) being designed to heat the radiant element on one hand and to heat the second inertia heating element (1) by natural convection on the other hand.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 3/00 - Air heaters
• C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
• F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
• F24H 7/06 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being radiated
• F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

The invention relates to an inertia heating element (1) designed to be fitted to a heating appliance, characterised in that it comprises: a preferably electrical heat source (2); and a shell (3) that can be heated by the heat source (2) and defines at least one compartment (4) for receiving an inertia material (5), said shell (3) being designed to both transmit heat outside same and conduct the heat to the inertia material (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 3/00 - Air heaters
• C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
• F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
• F24H 7/06 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being radiated
• F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for storing energy comprising: a. a load of a phase change material, referred to as PCM, of which the phase change temperature is Tc (350), contained in a sealed container and constituting a storage core (200); b. first means, referred to as a source, for exchanging heat with the PCM, at a temperature TA, suitable for causing a phase change of the PCM; c. second means, referred to as a recuperator, for exchanging heat with the PCM, at a temperature TB, suitable for causing a phase change of the PCM in the opposite direction to the phase change produced by the source; d. so-called control means suitable for controlling the heat flows between the PCM, the source and the recuperator, characterised in that it comprises: e. a medium (240) referred to as an apertured support, in contact with the PCM in the sealed container and in thermal contact with the source and the recuperator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
• C09K 5/06 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to solid or vice-versa
• F24H 7/04 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid with forced circulation of the transfer fluid
• F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for processing data, implemented in an energy management system used to regulate the electrical consumption of an assembly of electrical units by means of regulation instructions, the method comprising the following steps: receiving at least one message emitted by at least one sensor, said message comprising information detected by said sensor and said message identifying a type of sensor; updating a regulation instruction according to the detected information and the type of sensor identified; and transmitting said updated regulation instruction to at least one electrical unit of the assembly of electrical units.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for controlling a piece of thermal equipment comprising: -a first interface (51) capable of receiving a first order via a first pilot wire; -a second interface (52) capable of receiving a second order via a second pilot wire; -a decision-making unit (53) capable of selecting, when a first order and a second order are received respectively on the first and second interfaces, an order from at least the first and second orders; -a transmission unit (54) for transmitting a command to the thermal equipment, the command being generated from the selected order.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

Abstract

The invention concerns the control of a thermal device, and more particularly a control housing of such a device, comprising an interface for communicating with an energy and control manager in order to receive, from the manager, centralised operating instructions defining, for said device, a centralised operating mode in which the device applies the abovementioned instructions. The housing further comprises an interface for inputting local operating preferences, the communication interface (COM) being arranged to communicate the operating preferences to the manager with a view to modifying the centralised operating instructions associated with the device depending on the operating preferences.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements

Goods & Services

(1) Appareils de chauffage électrique à usage domestique ou industriel mettant en oeuvre le chauffage par convection naturelle ou forcée, le chauffage par rayonnement simple ou forcé, le chauffage par accumulation, ces différents mode de chauffage étant utilisés seuls ou combinés dans des convecteurs, des radiateurs soufflants ou non, des radiateurs à accumulation, des radiateurs à bains d'huile, des aérothermes et des appareils de chauffage par rayonnement infra-rouge, appareils de climatisation, ventilateurs d'extraction, appareils de chauffage pour chantiers et collectivités notamment des armoires-chauffe-plats, chauffe-plats, chauffe-gamelles, sèche-mains à ventilation, appareils de chauffage au gaz, radiateurs à gaz, fers à repasser à vapeur ou non, grille-pain.

Goods & Services

(1) Appareils de chauffage électrique à usage domestique ou industriel mettant en oeuvre le chauffage par convection naturelle ou forcée, le chauffage par rayonnement simple ou forcé, le chauffage par accumulation, ces différents mode de chauffage étant utilisés seuls ou combinés dans des convecteurs, des radiateurs soufflants ou non, des radiateurs à accumulation, des radiateurs à bains d'huile, des aérothermes et des appareils de chauffage par rayonnement infra-rouge. Appareils de climatisation. Ventilateurs d'extraction. Appareils de chauffage pour chantiers et collectivités notamment des armoires-chauffe-plats, chauffe-plats, chauffe-gamelles, sèche-mains à ventilation. Appareils de chauffage au gaz. Radiateurs à gaz. Fers à repasser à vapeur ou non, grille-pain.