The system combines to great effect a solar unit and a low-temperature heat exchanger unit. The exchanger uses the heat gains of the solar unit to heat fresh atmospheric air supplied through an air-conditioning unit.

Currently, electricity or another much more complex system is used for heating fresh ventilating air. One advantage of the new technical solution compared to currently used systems is its simplicity and greater use of the gains of the solar system. Both systems – air-conditioning and solar – are normally realized so that they function separately. By interconnecting them according to the technical solution designed by Ing. Adam, we achieve on the one hand better utilization of the solar energy gained and, on the other, the overall simplification of the system and reduction of acquisition costs.

This new technical solution functions by interconnecting the air-conditioning and solar systems through a low-temperature heat exchanger, which is able to utilize the heat gains from the solar system for heating fresh atmospheric air supplied by the air-conditioning unit. In order for the invented system to function effectively, it is important that the low-temperature exchanger to the solar system is positioned correctly. The advantage of this new solution is the variety of ways the system can be realized.

The new system is currently protected by a valid utility model. It will be of use in particular in buildings where stress is laid on the quality of the internal environment and use of recoverable sources of energy. The system saves energy by the optimal use of solar energy for heating fresh atmospheric air which can be used for the ventilation of buildings and various technological processes. Interest in this equipment is especially expected from companies engaged in the development and manufacturing of air-conditioning systems, solar systems and heat exchangers.

Source of photo: Boyd Norton, Wikimedia Commons, 2013