Patent ID: 6904967
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: F24T,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A method for providing heat conduction for a structure using a storm water management system located below a frost line, the structure having a structure internal temperature, the storm water management system is prefabricated to contain a first heat exchanger and retain a liquid run-off, wherein the first heat exchanger is immersed in the liquid run-off, the liquid run-off having a liquid run-off temperature; a connecting line connected to the first heat exchanger; and a second heat exchanger connected to the connecting line, the second heat exchanger conducting heat directly with the structure, the method comprising: determining the structure internal temperature; determining the outdoor air temperature; determining the liquid run-off temperature; making a selection from the group consisting of heating and cooling, wherein the selection is substantially based on the outdoor air temperature; comparing the liquid run-off temperature to the structure internal temperature; and determining whether to transfer heat between the second heat exchanger and the first heat exchanger that is contained in the prefabricated storm water management system.