序号 专利名 申请号 申请日 公开(公告)号 公开(公告)日 发明人
121 Systems and methods for heating water using biofuel US14835563 2015-08-25 US09568214B2 2017-02-14 David S. Sharpe; Michael R. Kuehner; Douglas S. Denton; Bryan J. Louviere
The present invention may be embodied as a biofuel heating system comprising a controller for operating a fan based on a load operating parameter such that air flows along a flow path extending through a combustion chamber, through a burn-out port, through a burn-out chamber, through a heat exchange port, through a heat exchange chamber, and out of an exhaust port. A heat exchange system transfers heat energy from air flowing through the heat exchange chamber to a working fluid. The controller operates in a char mode based at least in part on the load operating parameter, and the biofuel remains within the combustion zone during the char mode.
122 HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, ON DEMAND WATER HEATER US15082859 2016-03-28 US20160282010A1 2016-09-29 James H. Irvin; William E. Farthing; Larry G. Felix; Todd R. Snyder
A compact, on-demand system to produce high pressure (≦5,000 psig) and high temperature (≦450° C.) water or other liquids which maintains single-phase flow throughout the system utilizing low-cost, thick-wall tubing and thereby negate the requirement to design the unit as a boiler or adhere to coded pressure vessel design requirements. This design can also replace a conventional boiler for the generation of hot water as well as low and high pressure steam.
123 HELICAL COIL HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION US14627469 2015-02-20 US20160245590A1 2016-08-25 Robert M. Myerholtz, JR.; Larry L. Dancey
A heating apparatus comprises an exposed tube formed into an outer coil and an inner coil. The outer coil is formed around the inner coil with a gap separating the outer coil and the inner coil. The tube is supported by a support frame. The heating apparatus also comprises a spacer frame that extends from the top portion of the support frame to the base portion of the support frame. The spacer frame has a plurality of apertures formed therein, each aperture operable to support a corresponding ring of the outer coil. The apparatus also comprises a spacer rod having a first end that couples to the top portion of the support frame and a second end that couples to the base portion of the support frame, wherein the spacer rod is threaded through the spacer frame between the outer coil and the vertex of the spacer frame.
124 FLUID HEATING SYSTEM AND INSTANT FLUID HEATING DEVICE US15146251 2016-05-04 US20160245546A1 2016-08-25 Sergiu Gabriel MIHU; Eric R. JURCZYSZAK; Chris HAYDEN
A fluid heating system may be installed for residential and commercial use, and may deliver fluid at consistent high temperatures for cooking, sterilizing tools or utensils, hot beverages and the like, without a limit on the number of consecutive discharges of fluid. The fluid heating system is installed with a tankless fluid heating device that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, at least one heat source connected with the inlet port, and a valve connecting the at least one heat source to the outlet port. A temperature sensor is downstream of the at least one heat source and connected to the valve. Another temperature sensor is on the heat source to enable it to be kept at an elevated temperature. The valve is operated so that an entire volume of a fluid discharge from the fluid heating system is delivered at a user-specified temperature on demand, for every demand.
125 BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUS WITH CENTRAL CONSTANT TEMPERATURE WATER SUPPLY US14916525 2013-09-23 US20160213193A1 2016-07-28 TSUNG-HSI LIU
Provided is a beverage preparation apparatus having a central constant temperature water supply. The hot water furnace heats water to a predetermine temperature and supplies hot water to at least one hot water branch via a hot water supply line. Different beverage preparation modules are mounted to the hot water branch. Hot water and beverage materials are mixed in the beverage preparation module to prepare beverage. A return pipe interconnects the hot water furnace and the hot water supply line. In response to flowing hot water to the hot water supply line, the solenoid valves for water branch are closed and the solenoid valve for return pipe is open so that hot water flows to the hot water furnace via the return pipe. The hot water flow stops when the temperature sensor senses temperature of the hot water flow in the return pipe is equal to the predetermined temperature.
126 Stackable water heater apparatus US13527061 2012-06-19 US09234678B1 2016-01-12 Jozef Boros; Hector Donastorg; Raheel A. Chaudhry
Water heater apparatus is provided with features that allow for a horizontally compact water heater installation comprising upper and lower vertically stacked electric individual water heaters served by a single electrical branch circuit. Each of the upper and lower water heaters has a water storage capacity not exceeding 55 gallons, and the combined water storage capacity of the upper and lower water heaters is greater than 55 gallons. The electric heating elements of the two water heaters are non-simultaneously controlled so that at no time do the two water heaters heat water at the same time.
127 Integrated water heating system with supply reservoir US13966412 2013-08-14 US09222696B2 2015-12-29 Claude Lesage
An integrated water heating system is comprised of a hot water holding tank having an outer jacket secured in spaced relationship therearound. An insulating space is defined about the hot water holding tank and the outer jacket. A connecting bracket is secured to an outer surface of the hot water holding tank and has a projecting formation provided with an arcuate connecting wall spaced a predetermined distance from the outer surface for close fit adjacent an inner surface of the outer jacket and disposed for alignment with an external support bracket adapted to be secured thereto through the outer jacket. Thermal insulating material is disposed in the insulating space and about the connecting bracket. An external water heating device is removably supported by the external support bracket. A pump circulates water through the water heating device and through the hot water holding tank.
128 FLUID HEATING SYSTEM AND INSTANT FLUID HEATING DEVICE US14824897 2015-08-12 US20150345830A1 2015-12-03 Eric R. JURCZYSZAK; Jeff Hankins; Chris Hayden; Emily Morris; Roland Opena; Nicholas Visinski
A fluid heating system may be installed for residential and commercial use, and may deliver fluid at consistent high temperatures for cooking, sterilizing tools or utensils, hot beverages and the like, without a limit on the number of consecutive discharges of fluid. The fluid heating system is installed with a tankless fluid heating that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, a drain port, at least one heat source connected with the inlet port, and a valve manifold connected to the at least one heat source, the drain port, and the outlet port. A temperature sensor is downstream of the at least one heat source and connected to the valve manifold. The valve manifold is operated so that an entire volume of a fluid discharge from the fluid heating system is delivered at a user-specified temperature (including near boiling fluid) on demand, for every demand occurring over a short period of time.
129 Fluid heating system and instant fluid heating device US13840066 2013-03-15 US09140466B2 2015-09-22 Eric R. Jurczyszak; Jeff Hankins; Chris Hayden; Emily Morris; Roland Opena; Nicholas Visinski
A fluid heating system may be installed for residential and commercial use, and may deliver fluid at consistent high temperatures for cooking, sterilizing tools or utensils, hot beverages and the like, without a limit on the number of consecutive discharges of fluid. The fluid heating system is installed with a tankless fluid heating that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, a drain port, at least one heat source connected with the inlet port, and a valve manifold connected to the at least one heat source, the drain port, and the outlet port. A temperature sensor is downstream of the at least one heat source and connected to the valve manifold. The valve manifold is operated so that an entire volume of a fluid discharge from the fluid heating system is delivered at a user-specified temperature (including near boiling fluid) on demand, for every demand occurring over a short period of time.
130 Systems and methods for heating water using biofuel US13205503 2011-08-08 US09115900B2 2015-08-25 David S. Sharpe; Michael R. Kuehner; Douglas S. Denton; Bryan J. Louviere
The present invention may be embodied as a biofuel heating system for converting biofuel to heat energy to be delivered to a load comprising a combustion chamber defining a combustion zone, an under-fire zone, and an over-fire zone. A controller operates at least one of a fan, an under-fire damper, and an over-fire damper based on at least one operating parameter such that air flows along a flow path extending from at least one of an under-fire port and an over-fire port, through the combustion chamber, through a burn-out port, through a burn-out chamber, through a heat exchange port, through a heat exchange chamber, and out of an exhaust port. The heat exchange system transfers heat energy from air flowing through the heat exchange chamber to the working fluid.
131 MULTI-CHANNEL CONDUIT AND METHOD FOR HEATING A FLUID FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING US14100807 2013-12-09 US20150159911A1 2015-06-11 ARTHUR H. HOLT
System and method directed to the art of heating a fluid for use in a hydraulic fracturing system. A heat tube having a plurality of pipes disposed axially along and substantially near the periphery of a medial portion of the heat tube. The heat tube is heated by induction heaters.
132 Method for hydraulically fracturing a well using an oil-fired frac water heater US14067592 2013-10-30 US08960564B2 2015-02-24 Ronald L. Chandler
The present invention provides a method for utilizing an oil-fired heat exchange system to fracture a subterranean formation at a remote work site to produce oil and gas. The method of the present invention includes using a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system to heat the treatment fluid. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the method of the present invention includes using an oil-fired heat exchanger system to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The method of the present invention also includes adding chemical additives and proppants to the heated treatment fluid prior to injection into the formation.
133 Outdoor shower device US13246970 2011-09-28 US08919665B2 2014-12-30 Chia-Lin Chang
An outdoor shower device, comprising a water storage module, a power supply module, a heating module, a control module, a water supply module and an alarm module, wherein the water storage module is employed for water source storage, the control module controls the heating module to heat the water based on the water temperature, and then the water supply module provides the heated water for use. Furthermore, the power supply module provides electric power required for integral operations and enables the alarm module to determine the water level; in case the water level is exceedingly low, it is possible to present blinking display signal and audio alarm sound to inform the user of such a low water level thereby allowing the user to more effectively apply the outdoor shower device of the present invention.
134 Flameless Heating System US14285292 2014-05-22 US20140290754A1 2014-10-02 Rusty Lamb; James B. Crawford; John Bibaeff, JR.
A system for flameless heating, wherein the system includes a modular flameless heating unit located on a singular skid. The modular flameless heating unit includes an internal combustion engine, a dynamic heat generator operatively connected to the internal combustion engine. Further, the system includes a pump being responsive to the operation of the internal combustion engine, whereby the pump is configured to provide a discharged fluid to the dynamic heat generator. Further still, the system includes a process outlet transfers the heat into a wellbore in order to affect removability of one or more deposits disposed within the wellbore.
135 Method for Hydraulically Fracturing a Well Using A Frac Water Heater US14092462 2013-11-27 US20140151047A1 2014-06-05 Ronald L. Chandler
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing a portable heat exchange system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. The present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the portable heat exchanger system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox.
136 FRAC WATER HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY FRACTURING A WELL US14169761 2014-01-31 US20140144394A1 2014-05-29 Ronald L. Chandler
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an improved frac water heating system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. In another embodiment, the present invention includes multiple, single-pass heat exchanger units arranged in a vertically stacked configuration. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the improved frac water heating system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox.
137 Method for Hydraulically Fracturing a Well Using An Oil-Fired Frac Water Heater US14067592 2013-10-30 US20140048268A1 2014-02-20 Ronald L. Chandler
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an oil-fired heat exchange system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. The present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the oil-fired heat exchanger system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox.
138 FLAMELESS HEATING SYSTEM US13458489 2012-04-27 US20130284817A1 2013-10-31 Travis G. Welle; Mark R. Leingang
A mobile heating system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an enclosure defining a plenum that houses a fan and an internal combustion engine. The heating system also includes a hydraulic circuit including a hydraulic pump operably coupled to the internal combustion engine and a first heat exchanger located in the plenum and in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic circuit also includes a hydraulic motor operably coupled to the fan wherein the hydraulic motor is in fluid communication with and driven by the hydraulic pump. A first valve is disposed between the hydraulic pump and the heat exchanger and is configured to restrict fluid flow and to increase a fluid pumping pressure of the hydraulic pump. A second valve is located upstream of the first valve and is configured to selectively direct hydraulic fluid between the first valve and the hydraulic motor.
139 Oil-Fired Frac Water Heater US13897883 2013-05-20 US20130247842A1 2013-09-26 Ronald L. Chandler
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an oil-fired heat exchange system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. The present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the oil-fired heat exchanger system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox.
140 LIQUID HEATING SYSTEM US13614458 2012-09-13 US20130233510A1 2013-09-12 Claude Bourgault
A liquid heating system and heat exchangers therefore are disclosed. Each heat exchanger comprises a right heating chamber having a right input port and a right output port, and a left heating chamber having a left input port and a left output port. A heating circuit is configured such that circulating heated supply fluid through the heating circuit heats target liquid present in the heating chambers. The system includes a plurality of heat exchangers including a first, a final, and a plurality of middle heat exchangers. The right and left heating chambers are connected such that target liquid flows into the right input port of the right chamber of the first heat exchanger and through each right chamber to the left chamber of the final heat exchanger, and then through each left chamber and through the left output port of the first heat exchanger to a hot liquid discharge.
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