System 2000

SYSTEM 2000 from Energy Kinetics is the first fully integrated heat and hot water system on the market. Unlike conventional boilers, SYSTEM 2000 is activated only when you need heat or hot water. After heat or hot water needs are satisfied, System 2000 runs an energy recovery cycle that puts nearly every ounce of heat left in the boiler to work for you. SYSTEM 2000 remains cold when there is no heat needed, which keeps fuel dollars from being wasted.

How System 2000 Works:

System 2000's design maximizes energy efficiency and its utilization through a unique and highly efficient Energy Converter. Integrated components such as the Hot Water Exchanger, Storage Tank, Zone Control and solid state monitoring also contribute to the system's outstanding performance. This complete system of integrated components effectively manages heating energy in the most efficient means possible.

The home heating thermostat (or zone control) signals the Digital Energy Manager that there is a call for heat. The digital manager then alerts the system and in less than 90 seconds, the energy converter is distributing full energy output where required. After the thermostat setting has been satisfied, the digital manager distributes any energy remaining in the boiler and puts it to work heating the home. This energy recovery is what dramatically contributes to savings as compared to conventional heating systems or other cold start boilers.

The Digital Energy Manager also continually monitors the water temperature in the storage tank. The manager senses when hot water is being used and directs the system to generate a steady supply at a near constant temperature. The hot water exchanger produces 175 gallons of first hour hot water draw, providing virtually unlimited hot water. When hot water demands are satisfied, heat remaining in the energy converter is transferred to the storage tank so energy is never wasted.

AFUE (government efficiency) ratings can be off by 25% or more, an error that can under-estimate fuel consumption by up to 47%.

REAL FUEL EFFICIENCIES*
Comparison of fuel efficiencies among typical and top rated available home heat and hot water systems.

*This means that some AFUE efficiency ratings under-estimate fuel consumption by as much as 47%


The study shows that a consumer who purchases a home heating system based only on a comparison of AFUE ratings may actually spend as much as $800 per year more on fuel with one system, compared to a second system with a nearly identical AFUE rating. This difference in real annual efficiency is determined by a characteristic of all heating systems called idle loss, a performance factor which is not evaluated for AFUE on units which provide both heat and hot water. Idle loss includes two primary areas of heat loss on conventional home heating systems: standby loss, and jacket loss. Also almost entirely neglected are draft regulator, draft hood, and room air losses.

In the study, the reduction of idle losses is identified as a primary factor in improving real system efficiency. Only when idle losses are reduced or eliminated is it possible for real efficiency to approach the AFUE rating of a heating product. In fact, significant idle losses may lead to actual efficiencies as low as 55%. This real annual efficiency rating may determine system performance even when the government AFUE rating is established in the 80-95 percentile range.

The study also reports that the cold start and cold finish operation of Energy Kinetics' System 2000 has the lowest overall idle loss and the best annual efficiency performance among all home heating systems tested to date, including 95% AFUE condensing gas and oil systems.

The study revealed that outdoor reset controls may save up to 5%, but need trial and error adjustments over the course of a heating season. By comparison, using proven Hybrid Energy Recovery, System 2000 automatically adapts to heating loads. The result is a home heating system that delivers the best documented efficiency.

The chart at right is created from source data from the Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A-G of the 2001 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, New England and Mid-Atlantic states. Air conditioning percentage is an aggregate for the region and may not be representative of specific home usage.

System 2000 is perfect for integrating with renewable energy sources.

SolarThermal and Geothermal heat and hot water systems can have a dramatic impact on fossil fuel consumption. They often can provide all the heat and hot water we need, although sometimes there is not enough sunlight or the days are too cold to meet the comfort levels desired in homes.

This means that the heat and hot water requirements for homes range from no load, to intermittent small loads, to full loads. Matching a back-up heating system that is designed to fully integrate with the renewable sources is important. Proper design optimizes the renewable energy source and minimizes the use of fossil fuel back up energy. Fortunately, System 2000 operates at peak efficiency from these very small intermittent loads through steady state 24/7 operation. Most heat and hot water systems lose efficiency drastically when satisfying small loads, wasting energy dollars. Also, we're focused on energy efficiency and we can help integrate operation to maximize solar and geothermal operation. Simple concepts like morning showers could have fossil fuel systems replenishing hot water instead of maximizing solar production...we can help make efficiency a reality.

At our manufacturing plant located in Lebanon, New Jersey, Energy Kinetics uses renewable solar power to build System 2000. Shown above is the 25,000 watt solar array installed on the roof of our main building.

When properly harnessed, sunlight provides an inexhaustible source of energy. Improving energy efficiency is a smart way to extend our fossil fuel resources and cut greenhouse gases.