Hvac condensate evaporation and aerobic dispersion systems

Abstract

An HVAC condensate evaporation system or aerobic dispersion system may transform the condensate that drains out of HVAC systems and/or septic systems into steam that is less likely to cause property damage. The system may be installed midstream in a condensate line and condensate that flows through the condensate line in normal operation may enter the chamber where it hits a solar-powered boiler that evaporates the condensate back into the atmosphere as steam. By converting the condensate into steam, property damage due to drainage out of the condensate line of an HVAC system may be minimized, or even eliminated. The system also may include a back-up capacitor or battery for low solar days. The system may further include wireless notification capability, including, but not limited to, Wi-Fi capability, to transmit notifications to the building owner or other interested parties of condensate issues as they may arise.

1 . An aerobic dispersion system comprising:
 a box having sides formed of a perforated material that provides for removal of steam from the box, the box further comprising:
 a water shed cover; 
 a steam heat pipe positioned horizontally along an inside of the box; 
 a treated water inlet piping provided in an upper portion of the box to receive water into the box; and 
   a drain tube that extends out of a lower portion of the box to provide drainage away from the steam heat pipe.   
     
     
         2 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 one or more solar panels external to the box. 
 
     
     
         3 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 an electric heater that includes a thermostat or controller. 
 
     
     
         4 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 3 , wherein the electric heater is mounted external to the box. 
     
     
         5 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a battery pack that powers the system in addition to or in place of one or more solar panels. 
 
     
     
         6 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a hinged access door. 
 
     
     
         7 . The aerobic dispersion system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 one or more legs affixed to a bottom of the box, wherein the one or more legs provide for positioning and adjustment of the system.