US2020278155A1PendingUtilityA1

Compact Dual Chamber Heat Exchange Unit

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 3, 2019Filed: Mar 3, 2019Published: Sep 3, 2020
Est. expiryMar 3, 2039(~12.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:James M. Sawyer
Y02E60/14F28D 20/0034F28D 20/0056F28D 2020/0082F28F 27/003F28C 3/06F28C 3/12
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Abstract

An environmentally friendly compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that is integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building that can be fabricated and assembled off site, transported to the site, installed and then filled with matrix and/or slurry, as well as a method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit. The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit is designed to fit in most residential back yards.

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What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be integrated into the heating and cooling system of a building for the treatment of fluid that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:
 a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, a plurality of filters, a plurality of water level indicators, a matrix, and a slurry;   the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;   the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;   the first chamber comprising an interior space;   the second chamber comprising an interior space;   the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;   a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;   a second section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said second section of tubing comprising an end B, and end C, and a length;   a third section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said third section of tubing comprising an end C, and end D, and a length;   a first pump of the plurality of pumps, said first pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;   the filter of the plurality of filters comprises a filter mechanism, a third temperature sensor, and a connection;   a first water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;   the first valve located outside of the container;   the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;   the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a matrix;   the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a slurry;   the third valve is located outside of the container;   the end C of the second section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the third valve, wherein the length of the second section of tubing extends into the second chamber of the container, wherein the end D of the second section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the second section of tubing into the second chamber to supply water to the slurry;   the filter is located in the interior space of the second chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;   the end E of the third section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter, the length of the third section of tubing then extends out of the container to the first pump, wherein the end F of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the first pump, the actuator of the first pump is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the third section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the first pump;   the first water level indicator is located within the second chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;   the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the, the water level indicator, and the first pump; and   the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the second chamber by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the second chamber.   
     
     
         2 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 1  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned trough the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         3 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 1  further comprising a water reclamation system;
 the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators; 
 the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area; 
 wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length; 
 wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor; 
 a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length; 
 a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length; 
 an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length; 
 wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow; 
 wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection; 
 wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area; 
 the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve; 
 the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel; 
 the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump; 
 the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve. 
 
     
     
         4 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 3  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         5 . A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit for the treatment of fluid that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:
 a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, a filter of the plurality of filters, a filter B of the plurality of filters, a plurality of water level indicators, and a slurry;   the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;   the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;   the first chamber comprising an interior space;   the second chamber comprising an interior space;   the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;   a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;   a second section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said second section of tubing comprising an end B, and end C, and a length;   a third section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said third section of tubing comprising an end C, and end D, and a length;   a ninth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said ninth section of tubing comprising an end Q, and end R, and a length;   a tenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said tenth section of tubing comprising an end S, and end T, and a length;   a first pump of the plurality of pumps, said first pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;   a pump B of the plurality of pumps, said pump B comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection;   a first water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;   a third water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators;   the first valve located outside of the container;   the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;   the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a slurry;   the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a slurry;   the third valve is located outside of the container;   the end C of the second section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the third valve, wherein the length of the second section of tubing extends into the second chamber of the container, wherein the end D of the second section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the second section of tubing into the second chamber to supply water to the slurry;   the filter is located in the interior space of the second chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;   the end E of the third section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter, the length of the third section of tubing then extends out of the container to the first pump, wherein the end F of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the first pump, the actuator of the first pump is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the third section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the first pump;   the first water level indicator is located within the second chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;   the fifth valve is located outside of the container;   the end Q of the ninth section of tubing is attached to the outflow of the fifth valve, wherein the length of the ninth section of tubing extends into the first chamber of the container, wherein the end R of the ninth section of tubing is located inside the container, and wherein water flows through the ninth section of tubing into the first chamber to supply water to the slurry;   the filter B is located in the interior space of the first chamber in the area of the bottom of the container;   the end S of the tenth section of tubing is attached to the connection of the filter B, the length of the tenth section of tubing then extends out of the container to the pump B, wherein the end T of the third tubing attaches to intake connection of the pump B, the actuator of the pump B is then capable of drawing water from the slurry, through the filter, through the tenth section of tubing, to expel the water out the output connection of the pump B;   the third water level indicator is located within the first chamber in the area of the top to measure the level of water in the second chamber within the slurry;   the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the, the water level indicator, and the first pump; and   the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the first and second chambers by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the first chamber and the second chamber.   
     
     
         6 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 5  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned trough the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         7 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 5  further comprising a water reclamation system;
 the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators; 
 the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area; 
 wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length; 
 wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor; 
 a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length; 
 a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length; 
 an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length; 
 wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow; 
 wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection; 
 wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area; 
 the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve; 
 the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel; 
 the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump; 
 the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve. 
 
     
     
         8 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 7  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         9 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 5  further comprising a water reclamation system B;
 the water reclamation system B comprising a vessel, a third temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators; 
 the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area; 
 wherein there is an eleventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eleventh section of tubing comprising an end U, an end V, and a length; 
 wherein there is a sixth valve of the plurality of valves, said sixth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor; 
 a twelfth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said twelfth section of tubing comprising an end W, and end X, and a length; 
 a thirteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said thirteenth section of tubing comprising an end Y, and end Z, and a length; 
 an fourteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourteenth section of tubing comprising an end AA, and end BB, and a length; 
 wherein the fifth valve further comprises a second inflow; 
 wherein the pump C comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection; 
 wherein the third temperature sensor is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area; 
 the end U of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the pump B and the length extends to the sixth valve, wherein the end V of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the sixth valve; 
 the end W of the twelfth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the sixth valve, the length of the twelfth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end X of the twelfth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel; 
 the end Y of the thirteenth section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the thirteenth section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end Z of the thirteenth section connects to the intake connection of the second pump; 
 the end AA of the fourteenth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the pump C, the length of the fourteenth section of tubing then extends to the fifth valve, wherein the end BB of the fourteenth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the fifth valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the fifth valve, the fourth temperature sensor, pump C, and fourth water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the fifth valve. 
 
     
     
         10 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 9  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of water from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing water to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the water flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the water at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         11 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 5  further comprising a water reclamation system and a water reclamation system B;
 the water reclamation system comprising a vessel, a first temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators; 
 the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area; 
 wherein there is a fifth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fifth section of tubing comprising an end I, an end J, and a length; 
 wherein there is a fourth valve of the plurality of valves, said fourth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor; 
 a sixth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said sixth section of tubing comprising an end K, and end L, and a length; 
 a seventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said seventh section of tubing comprising an end M, and end N, and a length; 
 an eighth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eighth section of tubing comprising an end O, and end P, and a length; 
 wherein the third valve further comprises a second inflow; 
 wherein the second pump comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection; 
 wherein the first temperature probe is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area; 
 the end I of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the first pump and the length extends to the fourth valve, wherein the end J of the fifth section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the fourth valve; 
 the end K of the sixth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the fourth valve, the length of the sixth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end L of the sixth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel; 
 the end M of the seventh section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the seventh section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end N of the seventh section connects to the intake connection of the second pump; 
 the end O of the eighth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the second pump, the length of the eighth section of tubing then extends to the third valve, wherein the end P of the eighth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the third valve; 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the third valve, the second temperature sensor, second pump, and second water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the third valve; 
 the water reclamation system B comprising a vessel, a third temperature sensor, a second pump of the plurality of pumps, and second water level indicator of the plurality of water level indicators; 
 the vessel comprising an interior, a top area, and a bottom area; 
 wherein there is an eleventh section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said eleventh section of tubing comprising an end U, an end V, and a length; 
 wherein there is a sixth valve of the plurality of valves, said sixth valve comprising an inflow a first outflow, a second outflow, and a mechanism, wherein the mechanism directs flow through the valve to the first inflow and/or the second inflow, and a first temperature sensor; 
 a twelfth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said twelfth section of tubing comprising an end W, and end X, and a length; 
 a thirteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said thirteenth section of tubing comprising an end Y, and end Z, and a length; 
 an fourteenth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourteenth section of tubing comprising an end AA, and end BB, and a length; 
 wherein the fifth valve further comprises a second inflow; 
 wherein the pump C comprises an intake connection, an actuator, and an output connection; 
 wherein the third temperature sensor is located in the interior of the vessel near the bottom area; 
 the end U of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the outflow of the pump B and the length extends to the sixth valve, wherein the end V of the eleventh section of tubing is connected to the inflow of the sixth valve; 
 the end W of the twelfth section of tubing is connected to the second output of the sixth valve, the length of the twelfth section of tubing then extends into the interior of the vessel, wherein the end X of the twelfth section of tubing is located in the top area of the vessel; 
 the end Y of the thirteenth section of tubing is located in the interior of the vessel in the area of the bottom, the length of the thirteenth section then extends out the vessel, wherein the end Z of the thirteenth section connects to the intake connection of the second pump; 
 the end AA of the fourteenth section of tubing is connected to the output connection of the pump C, the length of the fourteenth section of tubing then extends to the fifth valve, wherein the end BB of the fourteenth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the fifth valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the fifth valve, the fourth temperature sensor, pump C, and fourth water level indicator such that the logic control system of the control unit is capable of detecting the temperature of the water within the vessel and recycling the water from the vessel into the slurry or contributing water from the first inflow of the fifth valve. 
 
     
     
         12 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 11  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         13 . A compact dual chamber heat exchange unit that can be prefabricated, assembled, transported, and installed on site, said compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising:
 a compact dual chamber heat exchange unit, further comprising a container, control unit, a plurality of valves, a plurality of tubing, a plurality of pumps, plurality of temperature sensors, and a matrix;   the container comprising a top, bottom, and four sides, wherein said four sides, top and bottom create an enclosure with an inside and an outside;   the container further comprising a wall inside the container said wall extending from the top to the bottom of the container so that the container is divided into two chambers, those chambers being a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said wall prevents anything from passing from the first chamber into the second chamber;   the first chamber comprising an interior space;   the second chamber comprising an interior space;   the top of the container comprising a first access point and a second access point, wherein the first access point allows access into the interior space of the first chamber and the second access point allows access into the second chamber;   a first valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a second valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow, an outflow, and a temperature sensor;   a third valve of the plurality of valves, said valve comprising an inflow and an outflow;   a first section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said first section of tubing comprising an end A, and end B, and a length;   the first valve located outside of the container;   the end A of the first section of tubing being connected to the outflow of the first valve and the length of the first tubing extending from outside of the container to the inside of the container into the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends in a spiral fashion around the interior space of the first chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing then extends through the wall of the container, into the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing spirals around the interior space of the second chamber, wherein the length of the first section of tubing extends through the wall of the container and the end B of the first fifth tubing is outside of the container and connects to the inflow of the second valve;   the interior space of the first chamber is further filled with a matrix;   the interior space of the second chamber is further filled with a matrix;   the control unit comprises a power source and a control logic system, is connected to the temperature sensor; and   the power source supplies power to the control logic system and the control logic system of the control unit manages the flow of water into and out of the slurry within the second chamber by monitoring the level of the water within slurry of the second chamber.   
     
     
         14 . The compact dual chamber heat exchange unit of  claim 13  further comprising a recirculation system;
 wherein the first valve further comprises a second inflow and a control mechanism capable of controlling the flow of fluid from the first inflow or the second inflow; 
 wherein the second valve further comprises a second outflow, a first temperature probe, a control mechanism capable of directing fluid to the first outflow or the second outflow depending on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the second valve; 
 a fourth section of tubing of the plurality of tubing, said fourth section of tubing comprising an end G, and end H and a length; 
 wherein the end G of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second outflow of the second valve, the length extending from the second valve to the first valve, and wherein the end H of the fourth section of tubing is attached to the second inflow of the first valve; and 
 wherein the control logic system of the control unit is further connected to the mechanism of the first valve, the mechanism of the second valve, and the first temperature sensor, so that the control logic system is capable of monitoring the temperature of the fluid at the second valve and determining if it needs to be recirculated through the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit or returned through the first outflow of the second valve. 
 
     
     
         15 . A method of installation of the compact dual chamber heat exchange unit comprising
 preassembling the container, appropriate tubing, pumps, and connections;   inserting the container into an excavation wherein the top of the container, when buried, would be below the frost line;   adding the matrix into the first chamber and the slurry into the second chamber;   connecting the tubing of the compact dual chamber heat exchanger with tubing extending from and to a building HV/AC system;   connecting power to the control unit; and   burying the compact dual chamber heat exchanger below the level wherein surficial temperatures would interfere.

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