Steven L. Hummel
Engineers at Corona, Colorado Springs, CO
License number
Colorado 18889
Issued Date
Jan 18, 1982
Renew Date
Jan 20, 1989
Expiration Date
Jan 20, 1989
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2403 N Corona St N. CORONA, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Professional information
Solar Heating System
US Patent:
4270359, Jun 2, 1981
Filed:
Dec 7, 1978
Appl. No.:
5/967417
Inventors:
Steven L. Hummel - Colorado Springs CO
International Classification:
F25B 2700, F25B 2702, F25B 1300
US Classification:
62 2
Abstract:
A closed circuit heating system which is capable of extracting either "high" grade (solar) heat or "low" grade (non-solar) heat from the surrounding atmosphere and then using it to heat air, water, etc. , includes a first (external) heat exchanger in the form of a solar panel for heating a volatile fluid passing therethrough which is located outdoors so as to absorb both direct solar energy (when the sun is shining) and non-solar energy, a compressor, a second (internal) heat exchanger which is connected to heat air, water or some other fluid, and an expansion valve. A volatile fluid medium is circulated through the fluid flow conduits connecting the various elements. In order to operate efficiently, the expansion valve is functionally located in the system closer to the compressor than to the first (external) heat exchanger, and the fluid flow conduits which deliver volatile fluid to and from the first (external) heat exchanger are positioned in proximity to each other to provide for heat transfer therebetween.
Solar Water Reclamation System
US Patent:
4301788, Nov 24, 1981
Filed:
Jun 25, 1979
Appl. No.:
6/051832
Inventors:
Steven L. Hummel - Colorado Springs CO
International Classification:
F24J 302
US Classification:
126435
Abstract:
An energy-saving system for reclaiming the waste water contained in the ice shavings obtained from resurface ice at an ice skating rink, the system including a first tank for holding the ice shavings, a second tank for storing the waste water from the melted ice shavings, a first conduit system for conveying waste water from the melted shavings in the first tank to the second tank, a second conduit system for conveying waste water from the second tank to be sprayed on the shavings in the first tank, and a solar heating system for supplying heated waste water to the second tank.