The main reasons for installing a heat accumulator
What is a heat accumulator in a heating system? A heat accumulator or buffer tank (the second name) is an equipment whose task is to accumulate excess heat from a heat generating device (boiler, solar collectors, etc.) in the form of a hot coolant supply and return it to the heating system when the heating equipment stops working. The main reason for installing a buffer tank is to protect the thermal equipment from overheating.
Is it possible to do without a battery in the system? What are the consequences of using a heating system without a battery?
Of course, it is possible to do without a heat accumulator in the system. And many people do today. But this is more likely to be due to ignorance of the benefits of its use. In fact, when you do not use a buffer tank in the heating system, it means that you will have to monitor the operation of the equipment more often and make sure that there is no overheating. When it comes to a heat accumulator, it is primarily about safety and comfort in the room. But in general, you can do without it.
Why do you need a buffer capacity?
he efficiency of the heat accumulator justifies the cost of purchasing and installing this equipment.
Let's consider the advantages of using a heating system with a heat accumulator:
- Economical combustion. Solid fuel equipment operates in a more economical mode, and at the same time, fuel loading will be reduced by almost half;
- Allows you to simplify the heating process.It remains to set the desired parameter of the system;
- In the summer, it can be used as a hot water system with a buffer tank, and as a boiler;
- Normalizes temperature fluctuations in the system. Prevents heating equipment from heating up, thus ensuring safe operation;
- Heating equipment preserves and extends its service life;
- It does not require special maintenance. Makes heating of solid fuel equipment convenient and comfortable;
- If the boiler is selected with an increased capacity, the heat accumulator will compensate for its overconsumption and help to accumulate heat, dispensing it in a dosed manner when necessary;
- The heat accumulator can be combined with other heat sources. For example, it works well with underfloor heating;
- The operation of a solid fuel boiler with a buffer tank at high temperatures saves fuel.
- Increases system efficiency.
These advantages should be enough to understand why you need a heat accumulator in your heating system.
But let's take a closer look at some of the points why we need a buffer tank with a solid fuel boiler. Since this is an effective home heating - the most frequently asked question today!
Normalization of temperature fluctuations in the system
Temperature fluctuations in a solid fuel boiler can occur for a number of reasons:
- When heated, the volume of the coolant naturally expands.
- The boiler outlet should be of the largest size. If the pipe diameter is incorrectly selected (downward), the pressure increases.
- Failures of the circulation pump or an increase in power can cause temperature fluctuations.
- The water supply tap is open. The pressure in the water supply pipes exceeds that of the heating system.
If the pressure drops, it is worth inspecting the equipment for microcracks in the pipes or heat exchanger.
In this case, a good option would be to use a buffer tank, as the coolant immediately enters it, which prevents heat loss. A heat accumulator is a reserve heat fund in case of a heating equipment shutdown, and the heat will continue to flow for some time, creating a comfortable temperature in the room. Heat accumulators can also be equipped with heating elements that help maintain the temperature at the required level.
Economic efficiency of the installation
The main advantage of the buffer tank is that it serves as a kind of thermos that accumulates heat and helps maintain the set temperature in the room even when the heating equipment is turned off for a certain time. And when it comes to the economic side, of course, you can't ignore the cost of the heat accumulator and installation, plus the pump, room temperature sensor, and piping. But this aspect is relatively small when you look at the money savings when a buffer tank is installed.
The benefit is that a buffer tank with a solid fuel boiler in the system prevents it from boiling over, which leads to equipment damage. And the installation and strapping of the boiler, as a rule, is 4 times more expensive than the buffer tank in terms of cost. Also, fuel savings should not be overlooked. And in the summer, using a boiler instead of a boiler, you can reduce the cost of hot water supply.
Therefore, installing a boiler together with a heat accumulator is definitely a profitable position!
Increasing the efficiency of the system
With the heat accumulator installed, the boiler operates at maximum efficiency, which eliminates the process of fuel smoldering. This, in turn, eliminates unnecessary pollution and facilitates the maintenance of solid fuel equipment and chimney cleaning. It is known that the more dirty the boiler is, the worse its thermal conductivity is. Accordingly, it is also about saving money. So, once again, we conclude that the heat accumulator improves the heating of the heating system in the room.
Ability to connect underfloor heating
The figure shows a strapping system with underfloor heating and a buffer tank.
What is the advantage of this combination? Installing underfloor heating is a common practice today, as it is an additional way to heat a room. In addition, the advantage of underfloor heating is to distribute the heat evenly. During the heating season, it is especially comfortable to walk on a warm surface.
When installing underfloor heating with a solid fuel boiler, the presence of a heat accumulator in the system plays an important role. Because it is important to maintain heating within +35-40 degrees Celsius continuously and without unnecessary fluctuations. It is this function of uniform heat supply that the buffer tank performs well.
The room temperature should be comfortable, and the house should be well warmed up so that you don't have to think about repair work. We hope the material you read was useful!