HEATING SYSTEM

IN 2006, CLIMATE ENERGY WAS AWARDED A PRESTIGIOUS POPULAR MECHANICS BREAKTHROUGH AWARD FOR THIS WARM AIR RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEM THAT ALSO GENERATES ELECTRIC POWER. BY COMBINING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS THIS ONE, WITH ENDURING HISTORIC PROCESSES, WE DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS TO CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS.

WE RECENTLY INSTALLED ONE OF CLIMATE ENERGY'S CO-GENERATION SYSTEMS IN A FEDERAL MANOR ON HOWARD HALL FARM. IT WAS THE FIRST BUILDING IN NEW YORK STATE TO INSTALL THIS INNOVATIVE UNIT, AND AFTER VISITING THEIR SHOWROOM, AND EXPLORING THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INTEGRATED EFFICIENCY SYSTEM, MANY OF OUR CLIENTS ARE FOLLOWING SUIT. AT THE MOMENT, WE ARE CONSULTING FOR WILDERSTEIN ON A GREEN ENERGY SYSTEM FOR THE HOUSE.

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The Climate Energy Warm Air freewatt system

The Climate Energy freewatt system is an integrated package of four parts, a power generation module, a space heating module, a cogeneration heat exchanger module and a supervisory control system. These components are engineered to work together and provide a new level of comfort and economic savings to North American homes.

Power Generation Module

The power generation module, produced by the Honda Motor Company, is called the MCHP unit. This unit is an incredibly quiet (only 47 dBA at 1 meter) and long life small engine-generator that has already been installed in over 50,000 homes in Japan. The internal combustion engine runs on clean natural gas and can be located in a basement or utility room. This engine produces 1,200 watts of electric power and about 12,000 BTUs per hour of heat for the home.

Before the power from any generator is connected to the grid the electric power quality must meet certain standards. The MCHP uses advanced Honda solid-state inverter technology to automatically insure that the output power supplied to the home and to the electric grid is noise free, is the proper voltage and is synchronized with the AC power of the grid. In the event of a power failure the inverter immediately detects this upset condition and stops delivering power to the grid. This safety feature protects the grid equipment and service personnel.

Space Heating Module

The Climate Energy Warm Air freewatt system integrates a custom state of the art Energy Star qualified* high efficiency furnace produced by ECR International, Inc. with the Honda MCHP unit. The furnace is sized to meet the total heating load and provides the heat distribution to the home. When the household heat demand increases beyond what can be supplied by the engine alone, the furnace kicks in to provide the balance.

Cogeneration Heat Exchanger Module

The heat produced by the MCHP engine's cooling, lubrication and exhaust systems is captured and is transferred to a coolant loop that supplies heat to the furnace through the cogeneration heat exchanger module.

Supervisory Control System

A supervisory control system is used to maximize the hours that the MCHP unit will run and to enhance the thermal comfort of the home. Homeowner control of the system is first accomplished through a programmable electronic wall thermostat like any modern high end heating system. The controller also enables the freewatt system to provide a variety of Internet related features. The system can be controlled remotely via any device with a web browser. Included is a web page display of the power and economic savings resulting from the use of the freewatt system as well as maintenance and diagnostic communication features.

The Warm Air Micro-CHP System

U.S. Patent Number 7,040,544


1. Power Generation Module

  • System Efficiency: 83%-90%
  • 1.2 kW of Electricity Production
  • Smart Controller
  • Base Load Heat Production
  • PVC Exhaust Vent
  • Quiet (47 dBA)
  • Quick Connect Cables/Coolant lines

2. Space Heating Module

  • Energy Star qualified*
  • 93% AFUE for Auxiliary Heat as needed
  • ECM Blower Motor - Low Power Consumption
  • High Efficiency AL29-4C Condensing Heat Exchanger
  • Top Exhaust Vent-PVC
  • Left/Right Return Duct

3. Cogeneration Heat Exchanger Module

  • Air Coil Heat Exchanger
  • Pump - Low Power Consumption
  • Coolant Reservoir
  • High Efficiency Air Filter

4. Supervisory Control System

  • freewatt System Controller
  • Communicating Thermostat
  • Internet Connection
  • Advanced Heating Algorithm
  • Compatible with Conventional Air/Conditioning Systems

* As an Energy Star partner, Climate Energy has determined that the furnace included as part of the warm air freewatt™ system meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Warm Air Micro CHP Characteristics

Warm Air Micro CHP Characteristics

U.S. Patent Number 7,040,544

Ratings


 Input Heating Capacity Overall Efficiency Net Power Weight

(MBH) (MBH) (%) (kW) (Lbs.)
Engine/Generator Module 18.5 12.0 83-90% 1.2 180
Furnace Module 60 to 100 56 to 93 93%
120 to 160

Connections

Electrical
- Engine/Generator 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, less than 10 Amps
- Furnace 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, less than 12 Amps
Vent/Air Intake Pipe
- Engine/Generator Vent – 1½” Schedule 40 PVC
- Furnace Vent – 3” Schedule 40 PVC
- Furnace Air Intake – 2” Schedule 40 PVC
Gas Supply Pipe
- Engine/Generator ½” NPT (4” to 10” w.c. inlet pressure)
- Furnace ½” NPT (5” to 14” w.c. inlet pressure)
Condensate Drain
- Engine Generator and Furnace ½” Schedule 40 PVC or ½” ID Tubing

The Climate Energy freewatt system is installed using nearly the same methods as that of a standard heating appliance. This includes the connection of the heating unit to the heat distribution system, whether it is an air or hot water system. Natural gas is connected to both the furnace and the MCHP unit.

Proven Reliability

Climate Energy has developed the Warm Air freewatt system from reliable system components, including the Honda MCHP engine/generator unit, the ECR high efficiency condensing furnace and Climate Energy's cogeneration heat exchanger module and supervisory control system. The Honda MCHP has over 50,000 installations worldwide and ECR International is a respected HVAC equipment manufacturer with hundreds of thousands of furnace installations over the last 50+ years. The system controller is a proven hardware design with custom-engineered software developed and tested by Climate Energy's Comfort Control Department.

Green Power

The Climate Energy freewatt system operates with a 93% AFUE furnace heating efficiency and the engine/generator provides an overall heat and power efficiency of 83-90%, helping to lower your energy costs. The electric power produced by the freewatt system will displace electric power generated by inefficient central power plants, thereby conserving our natural resources and reducing CO2 emissions. The Climate Energy freewatt system breaks through the energy efficiency barriers of all conventional home heating systems.



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