Title:
HEAT RECOVERY UNIT FOR GRAY WATER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/134051
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
The invention relates to a heat recovery unit to transfer heat from a gray water source discharged from a bath or a shower to preheat fresh cold water supplying a bath, a shower, a boiler system or hot water heater. The heat recovery unit comprises an inner tube, an outer tube, a non-return valve, an anode, as well as associated piping and fittings. Fresh water from a pressurized public network or well flows through the inner tube while the gray water flows between the inner and outer tubes. The non-return valve installed in the fresh water pipe prevents contamination of the drinking water system. A translucent pipe may be installed in a section of the gray water piping system to detect any leaks. An insulated jacket may be placed around the unit to reduce heat loss. The heat recovery unit may be used in domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
Inventors:
VAILLANCOURT MARIO (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/CA2019/050023
Publication Date:
December 24, 2020
Filing Date:
January 08, 2019
Export Citation:
Assignee:
VAILLANCOURT MARIO (CA)
International Classes:
E03C1/12; E03C1/044; F28F9/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BROUILLETTE LEGAL INC. (CA)
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