Accumulation tanks for central heating boilers
Buffer tanks, otherwise known as heat accumulators, accumulation tanks or colloquially buffers, are adapted to store only inert neutral liquids, i.e. treated and demineralized boiler water. They can cooperate with various heat sources in central heating systems, such as: solid fuel boilers, fireplaces with a water jacket, heat pumps, solar systems, etc. - only as heat accumulators.
Accumulation tanks are designed to store periodic excess energy in the event of fluctuating demand for heat for heating purposes. The use of the tank makes full use of the heat generated in the combustion process and reduces fuel consumption compared to the system without the tank.
The heat energy generated in the boiler is transferred via the heating medium to the insulated accumulation tank. It can be used later as the heat demand for the heating system increases. Thanks to the use of heat buffers, the energy stored in the tank can be consumed by the heating system for several hours.