Buffer Tanks
These tanks are combined with units such as the
ground source or air
source heat pump systems. They are simply an empty
tank that accommodates water movement and heat
transfer on system startup. Without these tanks
systems would automatically shut-off because they
build high pressures up within the pipework. A
tank almost acts as a heat dump or store that
eliminates compressor cycling.
Solo Heating Installations
can install secondary hot water returns incorporating
buffer tanks to keep the efficiency of the entire
system at a high level. Traditionally with thermal
store type hot water cylinders it was not possible
to have a secondary hot water return because of
the heat transfer within the cylinder. A buffer
tank on this return is the ideal solution to have
hot water instantly at the tap source, but still
minimise heat loss through pipework and cylinder.
NIBE Buffer Tank Range
UKV - Buffer vessel
As buffer vessels
for heating systems NIBE offer the UKV 40, 100,
200, 300 and 500.
As buffer vessels
for heating systems NIBE offer the UKV 40, 100,
200, 300 and 500. The UKV can be used as normal
buffer upstream or downstream or connected to
the heat pump in order to avoid stop of circulation.
The
UKV 40 is available with or without a spiral for
connection to a heating device.
All UKV are designed
for maximum 6 bar and 95 °C.
UKV 40 and 100
are wall hung.
UKV 40 is top,
bottom and side connected.
UKV 100 has the
connections on top and in the bottom.
UKV 200, 300 and
500 are side connected and floor standing. |