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GB2474444A - Radiator moulded from cement with embedded flow duct and mountings - Google Patents

Radiator moulded from cement with embedded flow duct and mountings Download PDF

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GB2474444A
GB2474444A GB0917941A GB0917941A GB2474444A GB 2474444 A GB2474444 A GB 2474444A GB 0917941 A GB0917941 A GB 0917941A GB 0917941 A GB0917941 A GB 0917941A GB 2474444 A GB2474444 A GB 2474444A
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John Cooper
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SUPERSEAL GLASSFIBRE ROOFING Ltd
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/04Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
    • F28D1/047Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
    • F28D1/0477Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag the conduits being bent in a serpentine or zig-zag
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D3/00Hot-water central heating systems
    • F24D3/12Tube and panel arrangements for ceiling, wall, or underfloor heating
    • F24D3/16Tube and panel arrangements for ceiling, wall, or underfloor heating mounted on, or adjacent to, a ceiling, wall or floor
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24DDOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00Details
    • F24D19/02Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/022Constructional details of supporting means for radiators
    • F24D19/023Radiators having fixed suspension means for connecting the radiator to the support means
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F1/00Tubular elements; Assemblies of tubular elements
    • F28F1/10Tubular elements and assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses
    • F28F1/12Tubular elements and assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F21/00Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials
    • F28F21/04Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of ceramic; of concrete; of natural stone
    • F28F21/045Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of ceramic; of concrete; of natural stone for domestic or space-heating systems
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F21/00Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials
    • F28F21/06Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material
    • F28F21/061Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material for domestic or space-heating systems
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/0035Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for domestic or space heating, e.g. heating radiators
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F2255/00Heat exchanger elements made of materials having special features or resulting from particular manufacturing processes
    • F28F2255/06Heat exchanger elements made of materials having special features or resulting from particular manufacturing processes composite, e.g. polymers with fillers or fibres

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Abstract

A central heating radiator has a body 10 of cementitious material, a flow duct 13 embedded within the body 10 for heated water with an inlet and an outlet (16, fig 1),17 disposed externally of the body for coupling to a central heating system, and brackets 18 for mounting the radiator to a support structure (e.g. a wall). The duct 13 can be turns or coils of copper pipe, and the cement Portland filled with sand, acrylic polymer and/or glass-fibre. The duct 13 can be suspended within the mould until material in the partially filled mould has set, and then brackets 18 encapsulated in a further layer of material. The cementitious material is inexpensive, and can be moulded with a relief pattern, has a higher thermal mass than steel and thus the radiator remains warm for a prolonged period after the heating is turned off.

Description

Central Heating Radiator This invention relates to a radiator for a central heating system of the so-called wet type.
Central heating systems generally comprise a plurality of radiators through which hot water is circulated from a boiler. In use, the radiators become hot and the heat from the water is transferred to the room in which the radiator is situated.
Typically central heating radiators are formed of steel, being a material which is relatively inexpensive, easy to form and having a good specific heat. However, a disadvantage of steel is that it can rust and react with the water inside produce iron oxide in the form of sludge. Another disadvantage of steel radiators is that they can be rather unattractive in appearance unless complicated and costly designed are utilised.
We have now devised a central heating radiator which alleviates the above-mentioned problems.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a central heating radiator comprising a body of cementitious material, a flow duct embedded within said body for carrying heated water and having an inlet and an outlet disposed externally of the body for coupling to the respective flow ducts of a central heating system, means being provided on the body facilitating mounting of the radiator to a wall or other support structure.
The cementitious material of the body is relatively inexpensive and can easily be formed into any desired shape, for example in a correspondingly-shaped mould.
Cementitious materials have a higher thermal mass than steel and thus the radiator advantageously remains warm for a prolonged period after the heating has turned off.
The embedded flow duct is preferably a pipe formed of any suitable material although it is preferred that it comprises a non-ferrous material, such as copper, having a relatively low specific heat value. In the latter case, the copper is preferably of a form which is relatively resistant to corrosion by any lime contained in the cementitious material.
Preferably the embedded duct comprises a plurality of turns or coils to maximise the length of time that the hot water remains in the radiator.
Preferably the cementitious material comprises ordinary Portland cement.
Preferably the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with a filler material such as sand or another aggregate.
Preferably the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with an acrylic polymer.
Preferably the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with a reinforcing material, such as glass-fibre.
Preferably the body comprises a flat panel having a front face and a rear face.
Preferably the front face comprises a surface relief pattern, which can easily be produced in a mould of a corresponding shape.
Preferably said mounting means comprises members which project from the rear surface and comprise inner ends embedded in said body.
Preferably the inlet and outlet of the duct are connected to valve couplings for connecting to the respective flow ducts of the central heating system.
The inlet and outlet of the flow duct may extend from a side or end face of the body.
Alternatively, they may extend from a rear face.
Also in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of forming a central heating radiator, the method comprising embedding a flow duct for hot water in a body of a cementitious material and providing means on the body to facilitate mounting the body to a wall or other support structure.
Preferably the body is formed by casting the cementitious material in a mould.
Preferably the flow duct is suspended in the mould during casting.
Preferably the suspension is removed once the cementitious material has at least partially set, the mould then being further filled with cementitious material.
Preferably said mounting means are inserted into the mould after the initial cast such that their inner ends become embedded by the subsequent cast.
Preferably the mould is vibrated during casting.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of examples only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a rear view of an embodiment of central heating radiator in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 is a sectional view along the line u-u of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a sectional view along the line ui-ui of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a front view of the central heating radiator of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a rear view of an alternative embodiment of central heating radiator in accordance with the present invention; and Figure 6 is a sectional view along the line vi-vi of Figure 5.
Referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the drawings there is shown a central heating radiator comprising a generally rectangular body 10 formed of a moulded cementitious material. The cementitious material comprises a ratio of one part sand, one part cement, 5% acrylic polymer and 4% glass-fibre reinforcement. The body 10 comprises a major front surface 11 which may be formed with a surface relief pattern 12 which may be painted.
The body 10 is formed in a tray-like mould having a bottom surface which is formed with the surface relief pattern 12 and elongate copper pipe 13 is embedded in the cementitious body 10, the pipe 13 having an inlet 14 and an outlet 15 which extend out of the rear surface of the body 10 and then downwardly to a point below the bottom edge of the body 10. Valved couplings 16,17 are fitted to the inlet and outlet 14,15 of the pipe respectively. The pipe 13 comprises a plurality of 180 degree turns such that the pipe has a plurality of successive transverse sections disposed from one end of the body to the other. In this manner, the overall length of the pipe 13 inside the body 10 is approximately 5 times longer than the width of the body 10.
However, it will be appreciated that the length of the pipe 13 and the number of turns can be varied to suit particular applications. The turns of the pipe 13 lie in a plane which extends parallel to the front face 11 of the body 10.
The radiator is formed by suspending the pipe 13 inside the mould, for example using wires or other filaments. The mould is then partially filled with the cementitious material to at least partially encapsulate the pipe 13. Once the cementitious material has at least partially set, the wires or other filaments are then removed. A plurality of elongate fastening members 18 having an enlarged head are then placed in the mould whereupon a further layer of cementitious material is added to encapsulate the heads of the fastening members 18. Once the cementitiuous material has set, the radiator can be removed from the mould and fixed in situ by attaching the fastening members 18 to complementary members on the wall or other support structure.
Referring to Figures 5 to 7 of the drawings, there is shown an alternative embodiment of a central heating radiator in accordance with the present invention, which is similar to the radiator of Figures 1 to 4 and like parts are given like numerals. In the embodiment, the inlet and outlet 14,15 of the pipe 13 are disposed behind the rear surface of the body 10 of the radiator, such that they are hidden from view.
It will be appreciated that a central heating radiator in accordance with the present invention is simple and inexpensive in construction, yet provides an extremely efficient heating device which is aesthetic and durable in construction. The body can be cast to any shape and can be provided with any desired pattern on its front surf ace.

Claims (1)

  1. cLAIMS 1) A central heating radiator comprising a body of cementitious material, a flow duct embedded within said body for carrying heated water and having an inlet and an outlet disposed externally of the body for coupling to the respective flow ducts of a central heating system, means being provided on the body facilitating mounting of the radiator to a wall or other support structure.
    2) A central heating radiator as claimed in claim 1 in which the embedded flow duct comprises a pipe.
    3) A central heating radiator as claimed in claim 2, in which the pipe is formed of a non4errous material having a relatively low specific heat value.
    O 15 4) A central heating radiator as claimed in claim 3, in which the pipe is formed of a form of copper which is relatively resistant to corrosion by any lime O contained in the cementitious material. r
    5) A central heating radiator as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the O 20 embedded duct comprises a plurality of turns or coils.
    6) .A central heating radiator as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the cementitious material comprises ordinary Portland cement.
    7) A central heating radiator as claimed in claim 6, in which the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with a filler material such as sandS or another aggregate.
    8) A central heating radiator as claimed in claims 6 or 7, in which the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with an acrylic polymer.
    9 A central heating radiCtor as claimed in any of claims 6 to 8, in which the ordinary Portland cement is mixed with a reinforcing material, such as glass-li bre, 10)A central heating radiator as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the body comprises a flat panel having a front face and a rear face.11)A central heating radiator as claimed in claim 10 which the front face comprises a surface relief pattern.12)A central heating radiator as claimed in any claims 10 or 11, in which said mounting means comprises members which project from the rear face and comprise inner ends embedded in said body.13)A central heating radiator as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the inlet and outlet are connected to valve couplings for connecting to respective flow ducts Of a central heating system.O is 14)A central heating radiatorsubstantially as herein descrthed with reference to Figures 1 to 4 or Figures 5 and 6 of the accompanying drawings 1 5)A method of forming a central heating radiator the method comprising embedding a flow duct for hotwater in a body of a cementitious material and o 20 providing means on tne body to facilitate mounting the body to a wall or other support structure.16)A method as claimed in claim 15 in which the body is formed by casting the cementitious material in a mould.17)A method as claimed in claim 16, in which the flow duct is suspended in the mould during casting.18)A method as claimed in claim 17, in which the suspension is removed once the cementitious material has at least partially set, thO mould then being further filled with cementitious material.19) A method as claimed in claim 18, in which said mounting means are inserted into the mould after the initial cast such that their inner ends become embedded by the subsequent cast.20)A method as claimed in claim 15, in which the mould is vibrated during casting.21) A method of forming a central heating radiator, the method being substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 or Figures 5 and 6 of the accompanying drawings. r r
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DE2364013A1 (en) * 1973-12-21 1975-08-14 Con Bau Gmbh Therm Kg Laminar central heating radiator - used as construction element and providing heat economically on walls, floors, ceilings, etc
US4607791A (en) * 1984-12-05 1986-08-26 Gantner Phillip E Hydronic room heating device
DE4305391A1 (en) * 1993-02-22 1993-07-29 Reinhard Geller Heating body for central heating installation - comprises mineral rubble body in which pipe register is embedded and contains cellulose fibres for reinforcement
DE20213359U1 (en) * 2002-08-30 2002-10-24 Schlattner, Hermann, Attnang-Puchheim wall Unit
WO2007032038A1 (en) * 2005-09-14 2007-03-22 I.M.C. S.R.L. Production process of a heating radiator for indoor use and radiator obtained with said process

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DE2364013A1 (en) * 1973-12-21 1975-08-14 Con Bau Gmbh Therm Kg Laminar central heating radiator - used as construction element and providing heat economically on walls, floors, ceilings, etc
US4607791A (en) * 1984-12-05 1986-08-26 Gantner Phillip E Hydronic room heating device
DE4305391A1 (en) * 1993-02-22 1993-07-29 Reinhard Geller Heating body for central heating installation - comprises mineral rubble body in which pipe register is embedded and contains cellulose fibres for reinforcement
DE20213359U1 (en) * 2002-08-30 2002-10-24 Schlattner, Hermann, Attnang-Puchheim wall Unit
WO2007032038A1 (en) * 2005-09-14 2007-03-22 I.M.C. S.R.L. Production process of a heating radiator for indoor use and radiator obtained with said process

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