Description
BKPN-T is an innovative combined system comprising a hot/cold water buffer vessel (V-TOP) and a Domestic Hot Water storage calorifier (BKPN).
It is designed for connection to heat pumps and other energy sources.
By combining two separate tanks into a single system, the BKPN-T optimises space in heat pump-powered installations.
The structure consists of two stacked storage tanks:
- at the base is the DHW calorifier from the BKPN range, made of glass-lined steel or Stainless Steel AISI 316L
- above, firmly anchored to the tank below, is a small buffer vessel made of untreated carbon steel (V-TOP), which acts as an inertial storage tank. It is essential for optimising compressor operation.
The hard foam polyrethane injected insulation supplied with the buffer tank reduces heat loss during hot water storage and prevents condensation when cold water is stored for the cooling system during the summer, when the DHW calorifier is heated only on demand.
When water at different temperatures is stored within the two tanks, the dielectric seal at the junction between the BKPN and V-TOP ensures perfect insulation and separation between the two tanks, eliminating any risk of a thermal bridge between them.
The V-TOP can be used with single and double coil water heaters from the BKPN range, and features the same external finish as the BKPN, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing look.
The design of the structure allows the upper V-TOP to be rotated so that the fitting can be aligned and joined to the pipes at the installation site.
Furthermore, no clearance is required above the unit for anode replacement.
In rooms with low ceilings, the V-TOP buffer tank can be removed from the top and positioned elsewhere, either on the floor or wall-mounted using the optional mounting brackets.
The BKPN-T is the only solution suitable for any system configuration.
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