Tankless drop-in replacement boiler
AssigneeMO’S Mechanical, LLC
InventorMichael J. O’Connor, SR.
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Abstract
A tankless drop-in replacement boiler system. The system includes an elongated housing, with a water line extending through the housing and having a cold water inlet and a heated fluid outlet. A gas burner along a gas line heats water on demand, eliminating a need for a storage tank. The system also includes a fresh air intake, an exhaust air outlet, and a condensate drain. A control module regulates operational parameters to deliver heated fluid based on demand. With modular components, adjustable connections, and efficient flow control, the systems disclosed herein allow for streamlined installation, ease of maintenance, and improved thermal efficiency when compared to conventional tank-based heating systems.
Claims20
A fluid boiler system, comprising:
- an elongated housing;
- a water line extending through the housing, the water line having a cold water inlet and a heated fluid outlet;
- a gas line extending into the housing, the gas line having a gas inlet;
- a gas burner disposed along the gas line within the housing, wherein the gas burner is configured to heat water along the water line;
- a fresh air intake configured to supply oxygen into the housing;
- an exhaust air outlet, the exhaust air outlet further comprising an exhaust fan;
- a condensate drain;
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- a control module affixed to the housing, the control module comprising a controller configured to regulate operational parameters of the fluid boiler system, wherein:
- water is heated in real time without use of a storage tank.
A fluid boiler system, comprising:
- a housing having a top, bottom, front, back, first side, and opposing second side;
- a water line extending through the housing, the water line having a cold water inlet and a heated fluid outlet;
- a gas line extending into the housing, the gas line having a gas inlet, and one or more gas burners disposed along the gas line within the housing, wherein the one or more gas burners is configured to heat water along the water line;
- a fresh air intake configured to supply oxygen into the housing, wherein the fresh air intake further comprises an inlet air filter;
- an exhaust air outlet, the exhaust air outlet further comprising an exhaust fan;
- a secondary gas inlet connection;
- a condensate drain disposed proximate a lower front portion of the housing;
- a drain valve disposed proximate the condensate drain;
- an electrical power supply disposed within the housing;
- one or more control modules affixed to the front of the housing, the one or more control modules further comprising a display screen and one or more user-operable buttons, wherein the one or more control modules is configured to cycle operation of the fluid boiler system based on specific heat loads, flow rates, and operational requirements;
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- a water flow control system, the water flow control system further comprising at least one water flow sensor and an electronic bypass control, wherein:
- water is heated in real time without use of a storage tank.
A tankless fluid boiler system, comprising:
- a housing having one or more removable panels for maintenance and access to internal components, the housing further comprising a top, bottom, front, back, first side, and opposing second side;
- an inlet gas connection and a secondary inlet gas connection to supply natural gas into the housing;
- one or more gas burners disposed along a gas line;
- a fresh air intake;
- a water line having a cold water inlet disposed at a first end of the water line and a heated fluid outlet disposed at an opposing second end of the water line;
- at least one exhaust fan;
- a water flow control system comprising at least one water flow sensor, at least one electronic water control module, and a temperature and pressure relief valve;
- a control module with a display screen and one or more user-operable buttons;
- automatic freeze protection, flame failure detection, and pressure monitoring systems;
- an electrical power supply;
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- a combustion fan with speed monitoring and overcurrent detection capabilities, wherein:
- water is heated in real time without use of a storage tank.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.