Objective
To demonstrate the possibility of ultrasonic transmission of data for decentralized control of room heating by radiators. The demo project covers 500 radiators over 20 buildings.
The final report was submitted on April 1992. It was proved that ultrasonic data construction as a system for single room temperature control can be technically and economically efficient. However, the equipment does not seem sufficiently for market penetration.
The data are transmitted through the waterpipes using ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are controlled through a special pc program. The receivers are integrated in the radiator valves; they are supplied with energy by means of batteries or solarcels. The investment cost are supposed to be 20 to 30 % less compared with wire-control-system; the expected savings are up to 20-40 %.
Innovative aspects : the ultrasonic way of data transmission.
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Call for proposal
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DEM - Demonstration contractsCoordinator
4445 NEUENKIRCHEN
Germany