OPEN CIRCULATING STEAM HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: heating systems. SUBSTANCE: steam boiler and condensation riser are made in form of sections of horizontal reservoir divided by vertical partition. Valve fitted in lower portion of partition opens towards boiler. Outlet air dehumidifier is mounted in upper portion of riser. Overflow hole is located in side wall of riser above hole in partition for limiting upper level of water in sections. Heat removal part is made in form of supply and return pipe lines inclined towards boiler and riser and interconnected at most distant point from both sections; heating appliances are mounted above one pipe line. Temperature or moisture sensor is secured in lower end of return pipe line. Thermal capacity of boiler heater exceeds capacity of heating system by many times. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 4 cl, 3 dwg