US4313400A
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Lined metal tank with heat shield, indirect fired water heater and method of making same
Assignee: Amtrol Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-22
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Granted: 1982-02-02
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Expires: 2000-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A metallic tank having an insulated interior is disclosed which exhibits unique features to enable the welding of the tank sections together without damage to the insulation. The insulating lining is installed in the multi-piece metallic tank prior to the welding of the tank sections together. A heat shield is provided between the weld area and the insulating liner to prevent damage to the nonmetallic liner during the welding process. The method of assembly allows the economical and rapid fabrication of lined metallic tanks without fear of damaging the lining material. Also, an indirect fired water heater which has a tube heat exchanger in the lined metal tank with the heat shield. The inlet and exit lines of the heat exchanger pass through a bottom plate of the tank. The tank, in such case, contains potable water which is heated by contact with the heat exchanger located within the vessel. Hot boiler water passes through the heat exchanger to heat the water in the vessel. Fittings installed through the top and/or bottom portion of the vessel wall facilitate the drawing off of the heated water and the filling of the vessel with cold water.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Walker
- 👤 Joseph A. Lane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:18
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D20/00; F28D20/0034; B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/02; B65D90/04; B65D90/046; B65D90/08; F24; F24H; F24H1/00; F24H1/18; F24H1/181; F24H1/182; F24H1/20; F24H1/208; F28F; F28F2270/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
An indirect fired water heater comprising: (a) a multi-section metallic outer tank wherein the sections are welded together; (b) a liner of foam insulating material disposed on the interior of said multi-section outer tank, said foam insulating liner having a smooth interior without any inwardly deformed regions; (c) heat shield means disposed between said outer tank and said foam insulating liner adjacent the welded junctions of said outer tank to prevent damage to or destruction of said foam insulating liner caused by heat generated during the welding operation; (d) said foam insulating liner having retaining means for securement of said heat shield means adjacent each welded junction, said retaining means not inwardly deforming said foam insulating liner in the region of each welded junction and securing said heat shield means in position even when said outer tank is not in place; (e) an inner tank of nonmetallic material disposed inside of said foam insulating liner; (f) means to place water to be heated within said inner tank and to withdraw same therefrom; and (g) heat exchange means located within said inner tank to transfer heat from a fluid passing therethrough to said water within said inner tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
An indirect fired water heater comprising: (a) a multi-section metallic outer tank wherein the sections are welded together; (b) a liner of foam insulating material disposed on the interior of said multi-section outer tank, said foam insulating liner having a smooth interior without any inwardly deformed regions; (c) heat shield means disposed between said outer tank and said foam insulating liner adjacent the welded junctions of said outer tank to prevent damage to or destruction of said foam insulating liner caused by heat generated during the welding operation; (d) said foam insulating liner having retaining means for securement of said heat shield means adjacent each welded junction, said retaining means not inwardly deforming said foam insulating liner in the region of each welded junction and securing said heat shield means in position even when said outer tank is not in place; (e) an inner tank of nonmetallic material disposed inside of said foam insulating liner; (f) means to place water to be heated within said inner tank and to withdraw same therefrom; and (g) heat exchange means located within said inner tank to transfer heat from a fluid passing therethrough to said water within said inner tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The indirect fired water heater as claimed in claim 1 wherein said heat shield means is a ring made of a high temperature silicone rubber or equivalent high temperature material which has a low coefficient of heat conductivity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The indirect fired water heater as claimed in claim 2 wherein said foam insulating liner is made of a urethane foam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The indirect fired water heater as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foam insulating liner is made of a urethane foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 1 wherein said heat exchange means is of the finned tubing-type or the smooth tubing-type.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 5 wherein there is also means to circulate a heated liquid through said tube heat exchanger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 6 wherein said heated liquid is water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 1 wherein said inner tank is made of a plastic or a rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 8 wherein said inner tank is made of polyethylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The indirect fired water heater of claim 8 wherein said inner tank has a thickness of about 60 mils to about 150 mils.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The indirect fired water heater as claimed in claim 1 wherein said retaining means is comprised of an outer peripheral groove located in said foam insulating liner, said peripheral groove being located along said welded junction or junctions and in which said heat shield means is disposed.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-02-01 | 1985-08-03 | 1986-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-01 | 1989-08-03 | 1990-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-01 | 1993-08-03 | 1994-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |