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Appendix 1

to the Department

and beautification of the city of Moscow

REGULATIONS

PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKS

OF AUTOMATED CONTROL UNIT (ACU) OF THE CENTRAL

HEATING OF HOUSES IN THE CITY OF MOSCOW

1. Terms and definitions

1.1. GU IS districts - State institutions of the city of Moscow, engineering services of districts - organizations created by reorganizing state institutions of the city of Moscow, unified information and settlement centers of administrative districts of Moscow in accordance with Decree of the Government of Moscow of 01.01.01 N 299-PP "On measures to bring management systems for apartment buildings in the city of Moscow in accordance with the Housing Code Russian Federation"and performing the functions assigned to them by the named resolution and other legal acts of the city of Moscow. The unified information and settlement centers of the districts of the city of Moscow function as part of the GU IS of the districts of the city of Moscow.

1.2. Managing organization - legal entity
any organizational and legal form, including a homeowners association, housing cooperative, residential complex or other specialized consumer cooperative that provides services and performs work on proper maintenance and repair common property in such a house, providing utility services to the owners of premises in such a house and persons using premises in this house, carrying out other activities aimed at achieving the goals of managing an apartment building and performing the functions of managing an apartment building on the basis of a management agreement.

1.3. Automated control unit (AUU) is a complex heat engineering device designed for automatic maintenance optimal parameters of the coolant in the heating system. The automated control unit is installed between the heating system and the heating system.

1.4. Verification of AC components - a set of operations performed by specialized organizations in order to determine and confirm the compliance of AC components with established technical requirements.

1.5. ACU maintenance - a set of works to maintain the ACU in good condition, prevent failures and malfunctions of its components and ensure the specified performance.

1.6. Serviced house - a residential building in which the technical maintenance and current repairs of the AUU are carried out.

1.7. Service log - an accounting document that records data on the condition of the equipment, events and other information related to the maintenance and repair of the automated control unit of the heating system.

1.8. AUU repair - current repair of AUU, including: replacement of gaskets, replacement/cleaning of filters, replacement/repair of temperature sensors, replacement/repair of pressure gauges.

1.9. Tank for draining the coolant - a water tank with a volume of at least 100 liters.

1.10. ETKS - Unified tariff- qualification guide jobs and professions of workers, consists of tariff and qualification characteristics containing the characteristics of the main types of work by profession of workers, depending on their complexity and the corresponding wage categories, as well as the requirements for professional knowledge and skills of workers.

1.11. EKS - Unified Qualification Directory for the positions of managers, specialists and employees, consists of qualification characteristics for the positions of managers, specialists and employees, containing job responsibilities and requirements for the level of knowledge and qualifications of managers, specialists and employees.

2. General provisions

2.1. This Regulation determines the scope and content of work performed by specialized organizations for maintenance automated control units (AUU) for heat supply in residential buildings in the city of Moscow. The regulation contains the main organizational, technical and technological requirements for the maintenance of automated thermal energy control units installed in central heating systems residential buildings.

2.2. This regulation has been developed in accordance with:

2.2.1. Law of the city of Moscow N 35 dated July 5, 2006 "On energy saving in the city of Moscow".

2.2.2. Decree of the Government of Moscow dated 01.01.2001 N 138 "On approval of the Moscow city building codes" Energy saving in buildings. Standards for thermal protection and heat and water supply.

2.2.3. Decree of the Government of Moscow dated 01.01.2001 N 92-PP "On approval of the Moscow city building codes (MGSN) 6.02-03" Thermal insulation pipelines for various purposes.

2.2.4. Decree of the Government of Moscow of 01.01.01 N 299-PP "On measures to bring the management system of apartment buildings in the city of Moscow in line with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation."

2.2.5. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 01.01.01 N 307 "On the procedure for the provision of public services to citizens."


2.2.6. Decree of the Gosstroy of Russia dated 01.01.01 N 170 "On approval of the Rules and norms for the technical operation of the housing stock".

2.2.7. GOST R 8. "Metrological support of measuring systems".

2.2.8. GOST 12.0.004-90 "System of labor safety standards. Organization of labor safety training. General provisions".

2.2.9. Intersectoral rules on labor protection (safety rules) for the operation of electrical installations, approved by the Decree of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation of 01.01.2001 N 3, order of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation of 01.01.2001 N 163 (as amended and supplemented).

2.2.10. Rules for the installation of electrical installations approved by the Main Technical Administration, Gosenergonadzor of the Ministry of Energy of the USSR (with amendments and additions).

2.2.11. Rules for the technical operation of electrical installations of consumers, approved by order of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation of 01.01.2001 N 6.

2.2.12. Passport for the automated control unit (AUU) of the manufacturer.

2.2.13. Instructions for installation, start-up, regulation and operation of the automated control unit for heating systems (AUU).

2.3. The provisions of this Regulation are intended for use by organizations that carry out maintenance and repair of automated control units for the central heating system of residential buildings in the city of Moscow, regardless of ownership, legal form and departmental affiliation.

2.4. This Regulation establishes the procedure, composition and terms for the maintenance of automated control units for heating systems (ACU) installed in residential buildings.

2.5. Works on maintenance and repair of automated control units of the heating system (AUU) installed in residential buildings are carried out on the basis of a maintenance contract concluded between a representative of the owners of a residential building (managing organization, including HOA, housing cooperative, residential complex or an authorized owner-representative in case of direct control).

3. Maintenance log

and repair of AUU (Service magazine)

3.1. All operations performed in the course of the performance of maintenance and repair of the ACU are subject to entry in the journal of the performance of maintenance and repair of the ACU (hereinafter referred to as the Service Journal). All sheets of the journal must be numbered and certified by the seal of the Managing Organization.

3.2. Maintenance and storage of the Service Log is carried out by the Managing Organization, which manages the Serviced House.

3.3. Personal responsibility for the safety of the journal rests with the person authorized by the Managing Organization.

3.4. The Service Log contains the following data:

3.4.1. Date and time of maintenance work, including the time the maintenance team received access to the technical room of the house and the time it ended (time of arrival and departure).

3.4.2. The composition of the service team that carries out maintenance of the ACU.

3.4.3. A list of works performed during maintenance and repair, the time for each of them.

3.4.4. Date and number of the contract for the performance of work on the maintenance and repair of the ACU.

3.4.5. Service organization.

3.4.6. Information about the representative of the Managing Organization who accepted the maintenance work of the AC.

3.5. The service log refers to the technical documentation of the Serviced Home and is subject to transfer in the event of a change of the Managing Organization.

and repair of ACU

4.1. Maintenance and repair of the ACU is carried out by qualified employees in accordance with the frequency established by Appendix 1 to these Regulations for the performance of work.

4.2. Maintenance and repair work of the AUU is carried out by specialists whose specialty and qualifications comply with the minimum established requirements of clause 5 of these Technological maps.

4.3. Repairs must be carried out at the installation site of the ACU or at the enterprise directly carrying out repairs.

4.4. Preparation and organization of work on the maintenance and repair of ACU.

4.4.1. The managing organization coordinates with the organization planned to be involved in the maintenance of the AC, the work schedule, which may be an annex to the maintenance contract for the AC.

4.4.2. The last name of the maintenance team is reported to the Managing Organization in advance (before the day of maintenance and repair of the ACU). Residents of the Serviced Home must be notified in advance of the work being carried out. Such notice may be in the form of an announcement that is visible to the residents of the building. The duty to notify residents rests with the Managing Organization.

4.4.3. The Managing Organization provides the following documents (copies) for review to the Handling Organization:

Certificate;

Technical certificate;

Installation instructions;

Instructions for start-up and adjustment;

User manual;

Repair manual;

Warranty certificate;

The act of factory tests of the ACU.

4.5. Access of the maintenance team to the technical room of the Serviced House.

4.5.1. Access to the technical premises of a residential building for maintenance and repair of the ACU is carried out in the presence of a representative of the Managing Organization. Information about the access time of the maintenance team to the technical premises of the Serviced House is entered in the Service Log.

4.5.2. Before starting work, the readings of the control and measuring devices of the ACU are entered in the Service Log indicating the identifier of the control and measuring device, its readings and the time of their fixation.

4.6. Works on maintenance and repair of ACU.

4.6.1. An employee of the maintenance team of the Service Organization performs an external inspection of the AC units for the absence of leaks, damage, extraneous noise, and pollution.

4.6.2. After the inspection, an inspection report is drawn up in the Service Journal, in which information is entered on the condition of the connecting pipes, their joints, and ACU units.

4.6.3. If there are leaks at the joints of the pipes, it is necessary to identify the cause of their occurrence and eliminate them.

4.6.4. Before inspecting and cleaning the ACU elements from contamination, it is necessary to turn off the power supply of the ACU.

4.6.5. The pumps must first be turned off by turning the pump control switches on the control panel front panel to the off position. After that, open the control panel and switch the automatic circuit preparation machines 3Q4, 3Q14 to the off position according to scheme 1 (not shown) (Appendix 2). Then the control controller should be de-energized, for this it is necessary to switch the 2F10 single-pole switch to the off position according to diagram 1.

4.6.6. After performing the above actions, switch the three-pole switch 2S3 to the opening position according to diagram 1. In this case, the phase indicators L1, L2, L3 on the external panel of the control panel should go out.

4.7. Checking the operation of emergency protection and alarms, maintenance of electrical equipment.

4.7.1. Turn off the circuit breaker in the control panel of the operating pump according to wiring diagram ACU control panel.

4.7.2. The pump should stop (the glow of the control panel on the pump will disappear).

4.7.3. The green pump operation light on the control panel should go out and the red pump alarm light should come on. The display of the controller will start flashing.

4.7.4. The backup pump should start automatically (the control panel on the pump will light up, the green light of the backup pump will light up on the control panel).

4.7.5. Wait 1 min. - the standby pump must remain in operation.

4.7.6. Press any button on the controller to reset the blinking.

4.7.7. The L66 card of the ECL 301 controller has the yellow side facing out.

4.7.8. Move up button to go to line A.

4.7.9. Press the I/II circuit selection button twice, the left LED under the card should go out.

4.7.10. The controller display will show the alarm log and ON. There should be a 1 in the lower left corner.

4.7.11. Press the minus button on the controller, the display should change to OFF, a double dash should appear in the lower left corner - the alarm has been reset.

4.7.12. Press the I/II circuit selection button once, the left LED under the card will light up.

4.7.13. Use the down button to return to line B.

4.7.14. Checking the protective function of the electric drive AMV 23, AMV 413.

4.7.15. Switch off the automatic power supply of the controller in accordance with the electrical diagram of the ACU control panel.

4.7.16. The controller should turn off (the display will turn off). The electric actuator must close the control valve: verify this by looking at the position indicator of the electric actuator, it must be in the closed position (see the manufacturer's instructions for the electric actuator).

4.8. Checking the operability of automation equipment for a heating point.

4.8.1. Set the ECL 301 controller to manual mode according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4.8.2. In manual mode from the controller, turn on - turn off the circulation pumps (track according to the indication on the switchboard and the control panel on the pumps).

4.8.3. In manual mode, open - close the control valve (track by the indicator of the movement of the electric drive).

4.8.4. Set the controller back to automatic mode.

4.8.5. Perform an emergency transfer test on the pumps.

4.8.6. Check the temperature readings on the controller display with the readings of indicating thermometers in the places where the temperature sensors are installed. The difference should not be more than 2C.

4.8.7. On the controller line on the yellow side of the card, press the shift button and hold it down, the controller display will show the supply and processing temperature settings. Remember these values.


4.8.8. Release the shift button, the display will show the actual temperatures, the deviation from the settings should be no more than 2C.

4.8.9. Check the pressure maintained by the back pressure regulator (differential pressure maintained by the differential pressure regulator), the setting set during the adjustment of the automatic control unit.

4.8.10. Using the adjusting nut of the AFA pressure regulator, compress the spring (in the case of the AVA regulator, release the spring) and reduce the pressure value to the regulator (check the pressure gauge).

4.8.11. Return the setting of the AFA (AVA) regulator to the working position.

4.8.12. Using the adjusting nut of the differential pressure regulator AFP-9 (adjusting knob AVP) by expanding the spring, reduce the value of the differential pressure (track on pressure gauges).

4.8.13. Return the setting of the differential pressure regulator to its previous position.

4.9. Checking the performance of shut-off valves.

4.9.1. Open/turn the stopcock until it stops.

4.9.2. Assess ease of movement.

4.9.3. According to the readings of the nearest pressure gauge, evaluate the blocking capacity of the shut-off valves.

4.9.4. If the pressure in the system does not decrease or does not decrease completely, it is necessary to establish the reasons for the valve leakage, if necessary, replace it.

4.10. cleaning mesh filter.

4.10.1. Before starting work on cleaning the mesh filter, it is necessary to close the taps 31, 32 according to scheme 2 (not shown), located in front of the pumps. Then you should turn off the valve 20 according to scheme 2, located in front of the filter.

4.10.5. After installing the filter cover, it is necessary to open the valves 31, 32 according to scheme 2, located in front of the pumps.

4.11. Cleaning the impulse piping of the differential pressure regulator.

4.11.1. Before cleaning the tubes of the differential pressure regulator, it is necessary to close the taps 2 and 3 according to scheme 2.

4.11.3. To flush the first impulse tube, open tap 2 and flush it out with a jet of water.

4.11.4. The resulting water should be collected in a special container (tank for draining the coolant).

4.11.5. After flushing the first impulse tube, replace it and tighten the union nut.

4.11.6. To flush the second impulse tube, unscrew the union nut securing the second impulse tube, then disconnect the tube.

4.11.7. To flush the second impulse tube, use tap 3.

4.11.8. After flushing the second impulse tube, reattach the tube and tighten the union nut.

4.11.9. After cleaning the impulse pipes, open valves 2 and 3 according to scheme 2.

4.11.10. After opening taps 2 and 3 (Scheme 2), it is necessary to bleed air from the tubes using the union nuts of the differential pressure regulator. To do this, unscrew the union nut 1-2 turns and tighten it after air comes out of the impulse tube, tighten it. Repeat the operation for each of the impulse tubes in turn.

4.12. Cleaning the impulse pipes of the differential pressure switch.

4.12.1. Before cleaning the tubes of the differential pressure regulator, it is necessary to close the taps 22 and 23 according to scheme 2.

4.12.3. To flush the first impulse tube, it is necessary to open the valve 22 according to scheme 2 and wash it with a jet of water.

4.12.4. After flushing the first impulse tube, replace it and tighten the union nut.

4.12.5. To flush the second impulse tube, unscrew the union nut securing the second impulse tube of the differential pressure switch, and then disconnect the tube.

4.12.6. To flush the second impulse tube, use tap 23.

4.12.7. After flushing the second impulse tube, reattach the tube and tighten the union nut.

4.12.8. After cleaning the impulse pipes, open valves 22 and 23 according to scheme 2.

4.12.9. After opening valves 22 and 23 (Scheme 2), it is necessary to bleed air from the tubes using the union nuts of the differential pressure regulator. To do this, unscrew the union nut 1-2 turns and tighten it after air comes out of the impulse tube, tighten it. Repeat the operation for each of the impulse tubes in turn.

4.13. Checking manometers.

4.13.1. For work on calibration of manometers. Before removing them, it is necessary to close taps 2 and 3 according to scheme 2.

4.13.2. Plugs are inserted into the places where the pressure gauges are attached.

4.13.3. Verification tests of pressure gauges are carried out in accordance with GOST 2405-88 and the Method of Verification. "Pressure gauges, vacuum gauges, pressure and vacuum gauges, pressure gauges, draft gauges and thrust gauges" MI 2124-90.

4.13.4. Verification is carried out by specialized organizations whose metrological services are accredited by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology, on the basis of an agreement with the Managing Organization or with the Service.

4.13.5. Certified pressure gauges are installed in place.

4.13.6. After installing the pressure gauges, it is necessary to open valves 31 and 32 according to scheme 2.

4.13.7. Connection points for manometers and connecting pipes ACU systems should be checked for leaks. The check is carried out visually within 1 minute.

4.13.8. After that, you should check the readings of all pressure gauges and record them in the Service log.

4.14. Checking thermometer sensors.

4.14.1. A portable reference thermometer and an ohmmeter are used to test thermometer sensors.

4.14.2. Using an ohmmeter, the resistance between the conductors of the temperature sensor under test is measured. The ohmmeter readings and the time they were taken are recorded. At the point where the temperature is taken by the appropriate sensor, the temperature readings are determined using a reference thermometer. The obtained resistance values ​​are compared with the calculated resistance value for the given sensor and for the temperature determined by the reference thermometer.

4.14.3. If the readings of the temperature sensor do not correspond to the required values, the sensor must be replaced.

4.15. Checking the performance of indicator lamps.

4.15.1. It is necessary to turn on the three-pole switch 2S3 according to scheme 1 (Appendix 2).

4.15.2. Phase indication lamps L1, L2, L3 on the front panel of the control panel should light up.

4.15.4. Then you should press the "Check lamps" button on the front panel of the control panel. The lamps "pump 1" and "pump 2" and "pump alarm" should light up.

4.15.5. After that, apply voltage to the 2F10 controller according to scheme 1, then turn on the 3Q4 and 3Q13 machines (diagram 1).

4.15.6. Upon completion of the check of the condition of the lamps, an entry about this is recorded in the Service log.

5. The procedure for performing work on the technical

maintenance and repair of ACU

5.1. Preparation and organization of work on the maintenance and repair of ACU.

5.1.1. Development and coordination with the managing organization of the work schedule.

5.1.2. Access of the maintenance team to the technical room of the Serviced House.

5.1.3. Carrying out maintenance and repair work of the ACU.

5.1.4. Handover and acceptance of works on maintenance and repair of ACU to a representative of the Managing Organization.

5.1.5. Termination of access to the technical premises of the Serviced Home.

6. AUU repair

6.1. Repair of the ACU is carried out within the terms agreed between the Managing and Maintenance Organizations.

6.2. Work on the repair of ACU should be carried out by an energy engineer and a plumber of the 6th category, depending on the type of repair work.

6.3. For the delivery of workers, equipment and materials to the place of work and back, the delivery of a faulty AC to the repair facility and back to the installation site, a utility vehicle (Gazelle type) is used.

6.4. Units from the reserve fund are installed in place of the repaired AC units for the period of repair.

6.5. When dismantling a faulty AUU unit, the act records the readings at the time of dismantling, the number of the AUU unit and the reason for dismantling.

6.6. Works on repair and preparation for verification of ACU are carried out by repair personnel specialized organization serving this ACU.

6.7. In case of failure of one of the elements of the ACU, they are replaced with similar ones from the reserve fund.

7. Labor protection

7.1.1. This Instruction defines the basic requirements for labor protection when performing maintenance and repair of ACU.

7.1.2. Maintenance and repair of automated control units is allowed for persons who have reached the age of 18, who have passed a medical examination, theoretical and practical training, testing of knowledge in the qualification commission with the assignment of an electrical safety group not lower than III and received a certificate for admission to independent work.

7.1.3. A locksmith may be exposed to the following health hazards: electric shock; poisoning with toxic vapors and gases; thermal burns.

7.1.4. Periodic testing of the locksmith's knowledge is carried out at least once a year.

7.1.5. The employee is provided with overalls and safety shoes in accordance with applicable standards.

7.1.6. When working with electrical equipment, an employee must be provided with basic and additional protective equipment that ensure the safety of his work (dielectric gloves, dielectric mat, tool with insulating handles, portable grounding, posters, etc.).

7.1.7. The employee must be able to use fire extinguishing equipment, know their location.

7.1.8. The safety of operation of automation devices located in fire and explosion hazardous areas must be ensured by the availability of appropriate protection systems.

8. Final provisions

8.1. When making changes or additions to the normative and legal acts, building codes and regulations, national and interstate standards or technical documentation governing the operating conditions of the AC, appropriate changes or additions are made to these Regulations.

Appendix 1

to the Regulations

PERIODICITY OF WORK FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL

OPERATIONS, USE OF MACHINES AND MECHANISMS

Name of work on
maintenance

Qty
operations
in year,
units

Qualification

Inspection of AC units

AC power outage

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Inspection of pumping equipment, instrumentation,
control cabinet, connections and
pipelines of the heating point for
no leaks, damage, foreign
noise, pollution, cleaning
pollution, drawing up a protocol
inspection

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking incoming and supported
parameters (temperatures, pressures) according to
indications of the controllers of the control unit
and instrumentation (manometers and thermometers)

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the operation of emergency protection and alarms, maintenance
electrical equipment

Failover Test
circulation pumps

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the protective function of the drive
AMV23, AMV 413 when de-energized

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the indication lamps on the board
automation

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the operability of automation equipment for a heat point

Checking the ECL 301 controller

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the drive

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Differential pressure switch test

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking temperature sensors

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Testing Direct Acting Regulators
(differential pressure or regulator
backwater)

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the circulation pump

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking the performance of shutoff valves

Ease of movement test

plumber
6 bits

Leak test

plumber
6 bits

Flushing / replacement of filters, pressure switch impulse tubes

Washing/replacing the strainer

plumber
6 bits

Flushing/Replacing Impulse Tubing
differential pressure controller

plumber
6 bits

Venting the differential regulator
pressure

plumber
6 bits

Flushing/replacing relay impulse tubes
differential pressure

plumber
6 bits

Bleeding air from differential switch
pressure

plumber
6 bits

Calibration/inspection of instrumentation

Removal and installation of manometers

plumber
6 bits

Gauge verification

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Checking temperature sensors

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Setting ACU parameters

Activation of ACU sensor readings

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Analysis of ACU sensor readings

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Correction of ACU parameters

Energy Engineer
2 cat.

Use of machines and mechanisms

Annex 2

to the Regulations

EXTERNAL AND INTERIOR VIEW OF THE CONTROL BOARD

HARDWARE SPECIFICATION

The figure is not shown.

Annex 3

to the Regulations

HYDRAULIC SCHEME OF AUTOMATED CONTROL UNIT

SYSTEMS OF CENTRAL HEATING OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE (AUU)

The figure is not shown.

Appendix 4

to the Regulations

TYPICAL SPECIFICATION OF AUTOMATED CONTROL UNIT

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Name

Diameter, mm

Booster pump
heating with VFD

Control valve for
heating

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

electric drive

AMV25, AMV55
(determined
project
bindings)

Magnetic filter
flanged with drain
crane PN = 16

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Pressure regulator "up to
yourself" VFG-2 with reg.
block AFA, AVA
(set range) with
impulse tube
Ru = 2.5 MPa or
Ru = 1.6

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

AVA, VFG-2 with
reg. block
A.F.A.
(determined
project
bindings)

impulse tube

Ball valve with
air outlet
device

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Steel ball valve
flanged
PN=16/PN=25

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Cast iron check valve
spring poppet
PN = 16, type 802

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Flexible rubber insert
flanged PN = 16

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Control rods for
flexible insert

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Pressure gauge Ru = 16 kgf / sq.
cm

Thermometer 0-100 °C

Ball valve with
air outlet
device V 3000 V

Ball valve PN = 40,
carving (down)

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

Ball valve PN = 40,
thread (vent)

By project
bindings

By project
bindings

ECL301 controller

temperature sensor
outside air

temperature sensor
immersion L = 100 mm
(copper)

Sleeve for ESMU sensor

Differential pressure switch
RT262A

damper tube for
differential pressure switch
RT260A

Ball valve with
air outlet
device


The share of heating costs is predominant in utility bills throughout our country. At the same time, in northern regions, and also where imported fuel oil is used as fuel, thermal energy is especially expensive. For this reason, the issue of economical consumption and reasonable use of thermal energy is one of the most urgent today.
As you know, savings start with accounting. Today, meters of thermal energy supplied to an apartment building are installed almost everywhere. Statistics show that this simple measure has reduced heating costs by 20% and sometimes even 30%. But this is not enough, we need to move on and the vector of this movement should be directed towards apartment-by-apartment heat metering and reducing energy consumption, depending on the reduction in demand for it.
To do this, it will be necessary to reconstruct the elevator input and install a control unit for the heat supply system with automatic regulation of its operation depending on the outdoor temperature. It is also necessary to install pumps with frequency regulation of their operation. Most efficient system will be when installing a temperature control sensor and a meter for accounting for the consumption of thermal energy on each heating radiator.
Of course, this will require cash, which, by preliminary calculations, should pay off within two years of operation of the system. You can use the funds from the federal program to improve the efficiency of the use of energy resources, take a loan and repay it at the expense of monthly receipts from residents, highlighting separately the expense column for the reconstruction of the heating system. You can simply "chip" and thereby stop throwing your own money into environment together with irrationally used thermal energy.
The main thing is to understand that the heating system that exists today, especially during the off-season, is like a fire lit on the balcony: it warms, but not what you need.

Perfect option
The ideal option The heating system for the consumer is a heating network that automatically maintains the set temperature in each room. At the same time, for residents, the motivation for its installation and use should be not only comfortable conditions living (you can simply regulate the temperature by opening a balcony door or a window to the street), but also a reduction in heating costs.
For this you need apartment system metering of thermal energy consumption. Sales companies insist that in our country, with its traditional vertical distribution of the heating system, it is impossible to install a heat meter for each apartment, but at the same time it is overlooked (or simply there is no desire to see and take it into account) that heat meters can be installed on each heating radiator, while not changing the two-pipe or one-pipe vertical heat distribution to a horizontal one.
When calculating for heat, it is enough to sum up the readings of all meters. Even an elementary school student can handle it.
Individual metering of thermal energy will allow you to consciously save heat by stopping its supply to those rooms where no one lives temporarily or simply preferring to be in a cool room. To do this, you can close the taps installed on each radiator.
But there is another way to regulate heat consumption: the use of a radiator thermostat, consisting of a valve and a thermostatic head. The principle of operation of the system is simple: the movement of the valve embedded in the pipe is controlled by a thermostatic head that reacts to changes in the temperature in the room: it is hot, the valve closes the pipe, it is cold, on the contrary, it opens. At the same time, using manual control, you can set the device as you wish: like it to be hot, set the maximum temperature on the controller that you want to get in the room.
There are thermostats with which you can adjust the temperature in the room depending on the time of day: no one is at home during the day, you can turn off the heating, turn it on in the evening.
It would seem that everything is simple: meters can be installed in each apartment, the amount of heat energy can be increased or decreased, and heating fees can be saved. But at the same time, the system for regulating the distribution of thermal energy throughout the house, that is, the traditional elevator input, is overlooked.

The principle of operation of the hydraulic elevator
The coolant is supplied to the hydraulic elevator from the main pipeline. Its pressure is regulated using a conventional valve. At the same time, the temperature of the network water is so high that it cannot be supplied directly to consumers, so the network water in the hydraulic elevator is mixed with the already cooled return flow.
If the coolant makes a cycle of movement through the heating system and at the same time does not consume the supply of thermal energy, which will certainly happen when the heating devices are turned off, the elevator will receive hot water from the network and hot water from the return pipeline.
The hydraulic elevator does not have feedback from the main pipeline and cannot reduce the pressure of network water. As a result, too hot water will be sent to consumers whose heating devices are not blocked and operate at full capacity, which will lead to damage to the equipment.
At the same time, the heat energy meter will not record a decrease in heat consumption, and the sales company will note overheating and impose penalties. It turns out that all efforts to reduce heating costs were made in vain.

What to do
We need a heating point with an automatic system for regulating the supply of network water


1. Hydraulic elevator
2. Electric drive
3. Control system
4. Temperature sensor
5. Temperature sensor of the heating medium in the supply pipeline
6. Return temperature sensor

It uses a heat exchanger in which network water and water from the main pipeline are mixed. AT heating system this "mixture" is served. Its temperature is also measured when allowable value the supply of main water is blocked, which leads to a decrease in the consumption of thermal energy.
As a result, the consumption of thermal energy can be controlled.

Description:

Such measures are the installation of automated control units for heating systems (hereinafter referred to as ACU) instead of thermal or elevator units, the installation of balancing valves on the risers of heating systems and thermostatic valves on the connections to heating devices.

Errors in the implementation of automated control units for heating systems in Moscow (2008–2009)

A. M. Filippov, Head of the Energy Saving Control Inspectorate of the State Housing Inspectorate of Moscow

With the adoption of Federal Law No. 261-FZ dated November 23, 2009 “On Energy Saving and Improving Energy Efficiency and on Amending Certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation” the importance of energy saving in residential buildings is growing, especially measures that allow not only automating, but also reducing the consumption of thermal energy by apartment buildings, as well as optimizing the distribution of heat between consumers in the house. Such measures are the installation of automated control units for heating systems (hereinafter referred to as ACU) instead of thermal or elevator units, the installation of balancing valves on the risers of heating systems and thermostatic valves on the connections to heating devices.

Prerequisites for the introduction of ACU

For the first time, the concept of AUU appeared back in 1995, when MNIITEP developed and approved the concept of "Modern Energy-Saving Heat Supply and Heating Systems for Buildings in the Mass Construction of Moscow" and a program for its implementation. Subsequently, the introduction of AMU was spelled out in the new edition of MGSN 2.01–99 “Energy Saving in a Building”, then on April 27, 2002, a meeting of the Complex of Architecture of the City of Moscow was held, at which, among others, they considered the issue “On standard technical solutions for equipping residential buildings under construction with automated control units of heating systems.

In 2008, MoszhilNIIproekt, together with Danfoss LLC, compiled an album “Automated control units” using technical solutions of a standard project, and in May 2008, the heat supply organization MOEK OJSC held two meetings with the participation of design and installation contractors AMU on the design and development of technical conditions for linking a typical project for the installation of an AMU during the overhaul of residential buildings of the 2008–2014 program.

Since August 2008, the mass introduction (installation) of ACU in residential buildings began instead of elevator and heating units, and at present in Moscow the number of residential buildings with installed ACU reaches 1000 buildings, which is approximately 3% of residential buildings in the city.

The principle of operation and the benefits of using ACU

What is the ACU, the device and the principle of its operation were described repeatedly in the works of M. M. Grudzinsky, S. I. Prizhizhetsky and V. L. Granovsky, including in. In addition, a similar principle of operation of the equipment is used in the central heating station of OAO MIPC (previously - in the heat points of the State Unitary Enterprise Mosgorteplo) in the system automatic regulation dependent heating system (SARZSO), but only for transitional modes in autumn and spring.

In short, ACU is a set of devices and equipment that provides automatic control of the temperature and flow of the coolant at the inlet to each building exactly in accordance with the temperature schedule specified for this building or in accordance with the needs of residents.

The advantage of ACU in comparison with thermal and elevator units that have a fixed cross section of the passage opening (elevator nozzle, throttle diaphragm), through which the coolant enters the house heating system, is the ability to change the amount of coolant supplied depending on the water temperature in the supply and return pipelines of the system heating with outdoor temperature correction in accordance with the temperature curve.

Unlike the elevator units installed on each section of the house, the ACU is usually mounted one per building (if there are 2 thermal inputs in the house, then 2 ACUs are installed), while the connection is made after the metering unit for the thermal energy of the heating system (if any ).

Schematic diagram and view of ACU in axonometry is shown in fig. 1, 2 (based on the materials of Danfoss LLC). Possible design options, due to the scheme of connection to the heating network, hydraulic modes at the thermal input, specific design building heating systems and operating conditions (12 standard solutions in total).

Figure 2.

An exemplary scheme of the ACU provides: 1 - electronic unit (control panel); 2 – outdoor air temperature sensor; 3 – coolant temperature sensors in the supply and return pipelines; 4 – flow regulator valve with gear drive; 5 – differential pressure regulator valve; 6 - filter; 7 - circulation pump; eight - check valve.

As can be seen from the diagram, ACU basically consists of three parts: network, circulation and electronic.

The network part of the ACU includes a coolant flow regulator valve with a gear drive, a differential pressure regulator valve with a spring regulating element and a filter.

The circulation part of the ACU includes a circulation (mixing) pump and a check valve. As mixing pumps, two Grundfos pumps (or other types of pumps that meet the requirements of the ACU) are installed, which operate alternately on a timer with a cycle of 6 hours. The pumps are controlled by a signal from a differential pressure sensor installed on the pumps.

The electronic part of the ACU includes an electronic unit (control panel) that provides automatic control of the thermal and mechanical pumping equipment in order to maintain the given temperature chart and hydraulic mode in the heating system of the building, an ECL card (designed for programming the thermal mode controller), an outdoor temperature sensor (installed on the north side of the building facade), coolant temperature sensors in the supply and return pipelines and a geared electric drive for the coolant flow control valve in the network part Ayy.

Mistakes in the implementation of ACU

The main topic of this article is the mistakes made during the planning of work, design and installation of ACU in Moscow, which nullified all the work done and did not allow to obtain the planned indicators for energy efficiency and energy saving. For a year and a half, the installed AHUs were practically not used for their intended purpose or were used inefficiently, expensive equipment often stood idle in a disconnected state, and the coolant entered the house heating systems through undismantled elevators.

Of course, many of the mistakes were later corrected, and the work of the AMU was adjusted, but mistakes could have been avoided if the work was properly organized at all stages of the process.

So what were those mistakes?

1. At the stage of planning and organization of work.

When choosing technical solution, in violation of the requirements of MGSN 2.01–99 “Energy Saving in Buildings” (clause 4.2.1.), no technical and economic comparison of options was carried out: 1) installation of automatic control units from distribution networks of central heating stations or 2) installation of ITP from city main heat pipelines and water supply networks. As a result, when installing the ACU, the functions of the equipment installed in the central heating station were duplicated, which contradicts the "Rules for the technical operation of thermal power plants" of Rostekhnadzor of the Russian Federation (clause 9.1.2.), And the installation of the ACU and balancing valves led to an increase in hydraulic resistance in the system and the need to replace (reconstruction) of thermal and mechanical equipment of the central heating station. However, the reconstruction of the central heating substation was not envisaged, and the ACU was introduced not by the cluster method, starting from the end houses, but in an uncomplex way, only in individual buildings at the beginning or in the middle of the connection to the central heating substation. As a result, the non-complex installation of the ACU violated the established hydraulic and thermal balance in the intra-quarter heating networks, led to a deterioration in the operation of the heating systems of most of the attached buildings and necessitated expensive thermal adjustment (with the calculation of the diameters of the elevator nozzles and throttle diaphragms, their installation on the input distribution nodes and subsequent adjustment (replacement) during operation in heating period.

2. At the design stage:

- there were no working projects, often instead of working projects, copies from a standard project were used without calculations, selection and binding of equipment to local conditions, which led to erroneous decisions when choosing and installing equipment and, as a result, to violations of heat supply regimes during its operation;

- the selected installation schemes for the ACU did not meet the requirements, which immediately had a negative impact on the heat supply. For example, in three residential buildings of ZAO, as a result of dismantling elevator node and application of the ACU scheme in a dependent heating system, intended for independent systems without a mixing unit, the design temperature schedule of the system operation was violated (95–70 °С) and the primary superheated coolant with a temperature schedule (150/70 °С) entered the heating devices, which led to overheating of the residential premises closest along the coolant and to a violation of the circulation of the coolant in the end risers (underheating of the premises located on the end risers). Operation of the system in this mode was fraught with burns of residents when touching devices and pipelines. Only timely intervention helped eliminate this error before the onset of cold weather;

- the issued technical specifications (TS) did not correspond to the actual parameters: for example, the TS and the project indicated a schedule of 150/70 °С instead of the actual 105/70 °С, which led to the wrong choice of the ACU scheme. Also, when issuing technical conditions for the ACU, it was not taken into account that in the course of overhaul heating systems were reconstructed (schemes were changed from one-pipe to two-pipe, the diameters of the distribution pipelines and risers, the heating areas of heating devices, etc.), while the calculation of the AC was made for the heating system before the reconstruction.

3. At the stage of installation and commissioning:

- the time for installation was mistakenly chosen: ACUs were often mounted already in winter period after the completion of other works, which led to complaints from residents about the untimely start of heat, frequent shutdowns of heating, violations temperature regime;

– in vain they refused to install ACU in cases when balancing valves were installed on the risers of central heating systems during the overhaul. Their installation led to a sharp increase in hydraulic resistance in the systems, and in the absence of ACU with pumping equipment and no work was done to replace pumps in the central heating substation in such residential buildings and neighboring houses in the heating period, problems with heat supply immediately arose;

– outdoor air temperature sensors were not mounted on the north side of the building, which led to incorrect setting of the thermal regime due to the influence solar radiation on the sensor (its heating);

- the work of the ACU was carried out in a freelance manual mode and was not transferred to automatic mode;

– documents and ECL cards were missing due to the fact that the installer did not transfer them management company;

– there was no backup power supply for the AC, which in the event of a power outage could lead to a shutdown of the central heating system;

- adjustment and adjustment work and noise reduction measures were not carried out;

- there was no maintenance of the ACU.

As a result of these errors and violations, in houses with installed ACs, there were numerous complaints from residents about the non-heating of the heating system and the noise from the operation of the equipment.

All of the above became possible due to the poor organization of work, the lack of proper control by the customer over all stages of the process of introducing ACU. The author hopes that the published article will help to avoid such mistakes in the future both in Moscow and in other cities.

When introducing ACU, it is necessary to clearly organize the work of design organizations, relevant construction and installation and repair and maintenance services, carefully check the issued technical specifications for compliance with actual data, conduct technical supervision at each stage of work, and immediately after installation, begin maintenance of the ACU by a specialized organization. . Otherwise, downtime of the expensive ACU equipment or its unskilled maintenance will lead to failure, loss of technical documentation and other negative consequences.

Effective use of ACU

The use of ACU is most effective in the following cases:

- in houses with subscribed elevator nodes of the heating system, directly connected to the city's main heating networks;

– in end houses linked to the central heating substation with insufficient pressure drop in the central heating system with obligatory installation central heating pumps;

– in houses with gas water heaters (with decentralized hot water supply) and central heating.

ACU should be installed in a complex, cluster method, covering all, without exception, residential and non-residential buildings connected to the central heating substation.

Installation and commissioning of the heating system and ACU equipment must be carried out simultaneously.

It should be noted that along with the installation of ACU, the following measures are quite effective:

- transfer of the central heating substation with a dependent scheme for connecting heating systems to an independent one with the installation of a membrane expansion tank;

- installation in the central heating station with a dependent connection scheme of equipment for automatic control of heat supply (SAR ZSO), similar to AUU;

- adjustment of intra-quarter central heating networks with the installation of design nozzles for elevators and throttle diaphragms at the input distribution units of buildings;

– transfer of dead-end hot water supply systems to circulation schemes.

In general, the operation of exemplary ACUs has shown that the use of ACUs in conjunction with balancing valves on the risers of the central heating system, thermostatic valves on each heater and holding warming measures allows you to save up to 25-37% of thermal energy and provide comfortable living conditions in every room.

Literature

1. Grudzinsky M. M., Prizhizhetsky S. I. Energy efficient heating systems // ABOK. - 1999. - No. 6.

2. Granovsky V. L., Prizhizhetsky S. I. Heating system for residential buildings of mass construction and reconstruction with integrated automation of heat consumption // AVOK. - 2002. - No. 5.

We will help you understand the concepts associated with the control units of heating and hot water systems, as well as the conditions and methods for using these units. After all, the inaccuracy of terminology can lead to confusion in determining, for example, the permitted type of work during the overhaul of MKD.

The equipment of the control unit reduces the consumption of thermal energy to the standard level when it enters the MKD in an increased volume. The uniform terminology should correctly reflect the functional load that such equipment carries. So far, there is no desired unity. And misunderstandings arise, for example, when the replacement of an outdated assembly with a modern automated one is called the modernization of the assembly. In this case, the outdated node is not improved, that is, it is not upgraded, but simply replaced with a new one. Replacement and modernization is independent species works.

Let's figure out what it is - automated control unit.

What are the control units for heating and water supply systems

The control nodes of any type of energy or resource include equipment that directs this energy (or resource) to consumers and regulates its parameters if necessary. Even a collector in the house, which receives a coolant with the parameters necessary for the heating system and directs it to various branches of this system, can be attributed to the thermal energy management unit.

Elevator units and automated control units can be installed in MKDs connected to a heating network with high coolant parameters (water superheated up to 150 °C). DHW parameters can also be adjusted.

In the elevator unit, the coolant parameters (temperature and pressure) are reduced to the specified values, that is, one of the main control functions is carried out - regulation.

In the automated control unit, automatic feedback control regulates the parameters of the heat carrier, providing the desired air temperature in the room, regardless of outdoor temperature air, and maintains the necessary pressure difference in the supply and return pipelines.

Automated control units for the heating system (AUU CO) can be of two types.

In ACU CO of the first type, the temperature of the coolant is brought to the specified values ​​by mixing water from the supply and return pipelines using network pumps, without installing an elevator. The process is carried out automatically using feedback from a temperature sensor installed in the room. The coolant pressure is also automatically regulated.

Manufacturers give this type of automated units a variety of names: heat control unit, weather control unit, weather control unit, mixing unit weather control, automated mixing unit, etc.

subtlety

Adjustment must be complete.

Some enterprises produce automated units that regulate only the temperature of the coolant. Lack of a pressure regulator can cause an accident.

AUU CO of the second type incorporates plate heat exchangers and forms an independent heating system. Manufacturers often call them heat points. This is not true and causes confusion when placing orders.

In DHW systems of MKD, liquid thermostats (TRZh) can be installed, which regulate the temperature of the water, automated control units DHW system, providing water supply of a given temperature according to an independent scheme.

As you can see, not only automated nodes can be attributed to control nodes. And the opinion that outdated elevator units and TRZh are incompatible with this concept is wrong.

The formation of an erroneous opinion was influenced by the wording in Part 2 of Art. 166 ZhK RF: “nodes for controlling and regulating the consumption of thermal energy, hot and cold water, gas". It cannot be called correct. Firstly, regulation is one of the functions of management, and this word should not have been used in the given context. Secondly, the word “consumption” can also be considered redundant: all the energy entering the node is consumed and measured by devices. At the same time, there is no information about the purpose to which the control unit directs thermal energy. It can be said more specifically: the control unit for thermal energy consumed for heating (or for hot water supply).

By managing thermal energy, we ultimately manage heating or hot water systems. Therefore, we will use the terms "heating system control unit" and "DHW system control unit".

Automated nodes are new generation control nodes. They answer the most modern requirements imposed on the subject of control of heating and hot water systems, and allow raising the technological level of these systems to the full automation of the processes of regulating the parameters of the temperature regime of air in rooms and water in hot water supply, as well as automation of heat consumption metering.

Elevator nodes and TRZH, due to their design, cannot meet the above requirements. Therefore, we refer them to the control nodes of the previous (old) generation.

So, let's sum up the first results. There are four types of control units for heating and hot water systems. When choosing a control node, find out what type it is.

Can the names be trusted?

Manufacturers of control units based on mixing supply and return pipelines often refer to their products as weather regulators. This name absolutely does not reflect their properties and purpose.

The automated control unit does not regulate the weather. Depending on the outside temperature, it regulates the temperature of the coolant. In this way, the set air temperature is maintained in the room. But the same is done by automated units with heat exchangers and even elevator units (but with less accuracy).

Therefore, we will clarify the name: an automated unit (mixing type) for controlling the heating system. Then you can add its name assigned by the manufacturer.

Manufacturers of automated control units with heat exchangers usually refer to their products as heat substations (TPs). Let's turn to the regulations.

To verify the incorrect identification of automated nodes with TP, let's turn to SNiP 41-02-2003 and their updated version - SP 124.13330.2012.

SNiP 41-02-2003 " Heating network» consider a heating point as a separate room that meets special requirements, which houses a set of equipment for connecting consumers of thermal energy to the heating network and giving this energy the specified parameters for temperature and pressure.

In SP 124.13330.2012, a heating point is defined as a facility with a set of equipment that allows changing the thermal and hydraulic regime of the heat carrier, accounting for and regulating the consumption of thermal energy and heat carrier. This is a good definition of TP, to which the function of connecting equipment to the heating network should be added.

In the Rules for the technical operation of thermal power plants (hereinafter referred to as the Rules), TP is a complex of devices located in a separate room that provides connection to a heating network, control of heat distribution modes and regulation of coolant parameters.

In all cases, the TP links together the complex of equipment and the room in which it is located.

SNiP subdivide heat points to stand-alone, attached to buildings and built into buildings. In MKD, TPs are usually built-in.

The heat point can be group and individual - serve one building or part of the building.

Now we formulate a correct definition.

An individual heating point (ITP) is a room in which a set of equipment is installed for connecting to a heating network and supplying consumers with an MKD or one of its parts of a coolant with regulation of its thermal and hydraulic regime to give the parameters of the coolant a given value for temperature and pressure.

In this definition of ITP, the main importance is given to the room in which the equipment is located. This is done, firstly, because such a definition is more consistent with the definition presented in SNiP and SP. Secondly, it warns about the incorrectness of using the concepts of ITP, TP and the like to refer to products manufactured on various enterprises automated control units for heating and hot water systems.

Let us also specify the name of the control unit of the type in question: an automated unit (with heat exchangers) for controlling the heating system. Manufacturers may indicate their own product name.

How to qualify work with the control node

Certain works are associated with the use of automated control nodes:

  • installation of the control unit;
  • repair of the control unit;
  • replacement of the control unit with a similar one;
  • modernization of the control unit;
  • replacement of an outdated design unit with a new generation unit.

Let us clarify what meaning is invested in each of the listed works.

Installation of a control unit implies its absence and the need to install it in an MKD. Such a situation may arise, for example, when two or more houses are connected to one elevator unit (houses on a coupler) and it is necessary to install an elevator unit on each house in order to be able to separately account for the consumption of heat energy and increase responsibility for the operation of the entire heating system in each house. You can install any control node.

Control unit repair engineering systems ensures the elimination of physical wear and tear with the possibility of partial elimination of obsolescence.

Replacing a node with a similar one that does not have physical wear implies the same result as when repairing the node, and can be done instead of repair.

Modernization of the node means its renewal, improvement with the complete elimination of physical and partially obsolescence within the existing structure of the node. Both the direct improvement of an existing node, and its replacement with an improved node - these are all types of modernization. An example is the replacement of an elevator assembly with a similar assembly with an adjustable elevator nozzle.

Replacement of outdated design units with new generation units involves the installation of automated control units for heating and hot water systems instead of elevator units and TRZH. In this case, physical and moral deterioration is completely eliminated.

All of these are independent activities. This conclusion is confirmed by Part 2 of Art. 166 LCD RF, where as an example independent work the installation of the thermal energy control unit is given.

Why you need to define the type of work

Why is it so important to attribute this or that work related to control nodes to a certain type of independent work? This is of fundamental importance when performing a selective overhaul. Such repairs are carried out from the funds of the capital repairs fund, formed from the mandatory contributions of the owners of the premises to the MKD.

The list of works on selective overhaul is given in Part 1 of Art. 166 ZhK RF. The above independent works are not included in it. However, in Part 2 of Art. 166 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation it is said that the subject of the Russian Federation can supplement this list with other works by the relevant law. At the same time, it becomes fundamentally important that the wording of the work included in the list corresponds to the nature of the planned use of the control unit. Simply put, if the node was to be upgraded, then the list should include work with exactly the same name.

Example

St. Petersburg has expanded the list of overhaul works

The law of St. Petersburg dated December 11, 2013 No. 690-120 “On the overhaul of common property in apartment buildings Petersburg" in 2016, the following independent work was included in the list of selective overhaul works: installation of control units and regulation of heat energy, hot and cold water, electrical energy, gas.

The wording is completely borrowed from the Housing Code of the Russian Federation with all the inaccuracies noted by us earlier. At the same time, it clearly indicates the possibility of installing a control and regulation unit for thermal energy, i.e. a control unit for the heating system and the hot water supply system, during selective overhauls carried out in accordance with this law.

The need to perform such independent work is due to the desire to disconnect the houses on the hitch, i.e. houses, the heating systems of which receive the coolant from one elevator unit, and install their own heating system control unit on each house.

The amendment made to the law of St. Petersburg allows you to install both a simple elevator unit and any automated control unit for engineering systems. But it does not allow, for example, to replace the elevator unit with an automated control unit at the expense of the overhaul fund.

Important!

Automated mixing units, which do not include a pressure regulator, are not recommended for use in high-temperature heat supply networks. Automated control units for the DHW system should only be installed with heat exchangers that form closed system DHW.

findings

  1. The control nodes include all nodes that direct the energy carrier to the heating or hot water system with the regulation of its parameters, from outdated elevators and TRZh to modern automated nodes.
  2. Considering the proposals of manufacturers and suppliers of automated control units, it is necessary to beautiful names weather regulators and heating points to recognize which of the following types of units the proposed product belongs to:
  • automated mixing unit for heating system control;
  • an automated unit with heat exchangers for controlling a heating system or a hot water supply system.

After determining the type of automated node, its purpose should be studied in detail, specifications, product cost and installation work, operating conditions, the frequency of repair and replacement of equipment, the amount of operating costs and other factors.

  1. When deciding on the use of an automated control unit for engineering systems during a selective overhaul of an MKD, it is necessary to make sure that the selected type of independent work on the installation, repair, modernization or replacement of the control unit exactly corresponds to the name of the work included by the law of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation in the list of work on capital MKD repair. Otherwise, the selected type of work on the use of the control unit will not be paid at the expense of the capital repair fund.

A modern heating control system allows you to implement the most complex and advanced schemes and programs for adjusting equipment operation modes, achieve significant energy savings, provide remote control heating. We want to consider the heating control unit in terms of its design and operational features and advantages.

Automatic control unit

Purpose

The automatic control unit is an individual heating point designed to control the parameters of the coolant circulating in the heating system, depending on the temperature indicators in the room, on the street, in the supply and return pipelines of the circuit.

In addition, the system allows you to implement protection against emergency situations, switching equipment operation modes, GSM heating control. In the event of a breakdown or an emergency situation, the module is able to notify all subscribers included in the mailing list using SMS messages.

However, this is far from full list functions.

The control node can provide:

  • Modes and parameters of operation, a given coolant circulation rate;
  • Control of maintaining and fulfilling the specified temperature schedule of the supply and return pipelines. This allows you to protect the system from overheating and hypothermia;
  • Maintaining a given constant pressure drop at the supply and return inputs to the building, which allows normal operation of all automation in normal mode;
  • Fine and coarse cleaning of the coolant;
  • Visual control of all performance indicators of the system: temperatures in key areas, pressure difference at the inlet and outlet of the unit, set operating mode, alarms;
  • Remote control of heating by phone and via the Internet;
  • Remote control of the premises, alarm, entrance doors and gates with additional sensors.

Important!
To install such a system, the boiler and other equipment must be adapted for electronic control.
Old frames with mechanical latches will not work with this scheme.

Device and principle of operation

The photo shows a 3-D model of the control unit.

Into any automatic system management includes the following nodes:

  1. Sensors and sensors that collect the necessary data in various places in the system;
  2. Controllers and processors that compare the data received from the sensors with the values ​​dictated by the instruction (program) recorded on the memory card, make a decision and, based on it, issue commands to the executing mechanisms;
  3. Execution mechanisms that receive commands from controllers and execute simple steps- shut off taps and valves, increase the power of the units, switch modes, perform emergency shutdowns of broken units.

The sensors are pressure and temperature sensors, as well as any additional sensors that allow you to control different processes. The most important are temperature sensors for the supply and return flow of the coolant, indoor and outdoor temperature sensors, as well as pressure sensors at the inlet to the system.

The role of the controller is played by a low-power computer that reads information from all sensors. The computer memory card contains a program that determines the temperature regimes.

The controller compares the obtained values ​​with the preset ones, and, if necessary, decides to make changes: increasing the coolant supply to a particular circuit, turning off the boiler or transferring it to another operating mode, etc.

Upon making a decision, the controller sends a control signal to one or another actuator: switching relay, valve or damper servo drive, switch or boiler electronics. Depending on the given program, the GSM heating control module can send messages to the owner about a particular event, and after waiting for a response, take certain measures.

Heating control in a country house via GSM is carried out using a special module built into the computer.

This module includes the following elements:

  • Slot for switching SIM-card;
  • Power supply and battery;
  • GSM modem;
  • Antenna connector;
  • LAN port for connecting to an Internet provider;
  • Microprocessor;
  • Memory card;
  • USB connector for setup and configuration;
  • LED indicators or liquid crystal display;
  • Contact group with inputs and outputs for collecting data and sending control signals.

Important!
Together with the module for GSM control, a software for installation on operating system mobile phone.
The program will help organize remote communication between the controller and the operator.

Advantages

What are the benefits of using an automatic heating control unit?

A modern controller with a communication module allows you to get the following advantages and benefits:

  • Fine-tuning the system in real time allows you to achieve maximum savings with the right level of comfort;
  • You can achieve exactly the temperature and climatic parameters of the room that you want, and for this it is enough just to set the values ​​​​of the desired temperatures;
  • The system of instant notification of emergency modes and abnormal events significantly increases the reliability and safety of work;
  • You have the opportunity to leave the house with the heating working and monitor its condition at a distance, as well as control the operating modes, turn the equipment on or off remotely;
  • Winter visit to Vacation home when the heating is off, it requires you to go into a cold room, melt the unit and wait a few hours until the room warms up. Now you can give a command to turn on in advance and not waste time.

You can assemble and connect the control system yourself - no permits and approvals are required for this. The job is easy to do by following the manufacturer's instructions. The price of a kit can vary from 4 to 40 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration and the manufacturer.

Important!
Most modules have connectors for connecting additional sensors, with which you can organize control over the opening of windows and doors, listening or monitoring, and other useful functions.

Conclusion

Control and management modern systems heating can be carried out by software with remote participation of the operator. Communication can be carried out by digital cellular communication GSM or the Internet. You can find more information in our video.