SINUS HYDROFIXX

THE MANIFOLD WITH INTEGRATED

HYDRONIC JUNCTION

QUALITY THROUGH EXPERTISE.

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Contents

1. Success of an Innovation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Fields of Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Advantages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. Product Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5. Functions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.1 Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.2 Configuration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 Connection Options.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. Multiple Temperature Zone Applications

with Multivalent Heating Systems.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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1. Success of an Innovation

The Sinus HydroFixx is among the most innovative

systems in hot water distribution because its functioning
can be scientifically proven and due to many thousands
of flawlessly working systems throughout Europe.
Good things can be so simple.
The Sinus HydroFixx has been improved continually
over the years. While the Sinus HydroFixx was installed
in small plants of up to 50 kW years ago, nowadays
plants with an output of over 2 MW run perfectly via
a Sinus HydroFixx.
Optimum water distribution, flawless hydraulic decoupling,
an optional „Tichelmann“-type connection system
and heating circuits right next to one another in a
space-saving configuration are just a few features
that speak in favour of using a Sinus HydroFixx.
The Sinus HydroFixx is such a trailblazing design
that it was awarded the Innovation Prize of the State
of North Rhine Westphalia.

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2. Fields of Application
The Sinus HydroFixx combines many positive features
in one component. Its integrated hydronic junction
ensures optimum hydraulic decoupling of the boiler
circuit from the consumer circuits, and the Sinus
compact manifold placed horizontally above it offers
a space-saving configuration of the heating circuits.
Developed for building services, especially for use in
single-boiler systems, the small-scale HydroFixx is
the optimum solution for combined and space-saving
heating circuit configurations. A system with two
or more heating circuits neither needs additional
installation resources nor additional space. Return
temperature increase is prevented if the condensing
unit has a junction control with primary-side volumetric
Sinus HydroFixx with three controlled
heating circuits
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flow adjustment. The Sinus HydroFixx records the
system supply temperature and compares it to the
boiler supply temperature. In this way, the volumetric
flow conditions in the hydronic junction can be
inferred, and the speed of the integrated pump is
adjusted accordingly.
These advantages apply in particular to the large-scale
HydroFixx designs. Assembly time savings, hydraulic
decoupling, and minimised space requirement have
a particularly positive impact on construction costs
and plant efficiency. There are several good reasons
for combining the manifold and the hydronic junction.
Sinus HydroFixx in large-scale design for
systems up to 2.1 MW
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3. Advantages

 Super compact design with hydronic junction  No hydraulic problems with multiple heating
placed horizontally under the manifold. circuits.

 Optimum hydraulic decoupling between primary
and secondary circuits by upstream junction.
 Very low space requirement.
 Extremely short assembly time since no pipework
between conventional junction and manifolds
required.
 Compatible with all condensing appliances, types
and brands.

Manifold and junction separately Sinus HydroFixx

4. Product Line
Flow Connector Capacity Boiler Heating Circuit Heating
Type Rate Spacing at Δ t 20 k Connection Connection Circuits
in m³/h in mm in kW
1 ½“ threaded 1 ½“
80/80 3,0 125 70 2 to 3
pipe nipples union nuts
2“ threaded 1 ½“
120/120 7,0 125 160 2 to 3
pipe nipples union nuts

Flow Connector Capacity Boiler Heating Circuit Heating

Type Rate Spacing at Δ t 20 k Connection Connection Circuits
in m³/h in mm in kW
120/120 7,0 200 oder 250 160 DN 65 DN 50 from 2
160/160 10,8 250 oder 300 250 DN 80 DN 65 from 2
180/180 17,2 250, 300, 350 400 DN 100 DN 80 from 2
200/200 25,8 250, 300, 350 600 DN 125 DN 100 from 2
280/320 53,8 300 oder 350 1250 DN 150 DN 125 from 2
300/350 68,8 300 oder 350 1600 DN 150 DN 125 from 2
400/400 90,0 variable 2100 DN 150 DN 150 from 2

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5. Functions
5.1 Layout

It is a compact unit combining the advantages of
the space-saving heating circuit arrangement of
a compact manifold with the functionality of a
hydronic junction. The Sinus manifold features
two consecutive flow and return chambers separated
by a sinusoidal parting wall. At the Sinus HydroFixx,
two openings of the subjacent hydronic junction
lead into the aforementioned chambers. Since these
openings are situated close to the end caps of the
junction body, the hydronic junction’s entire water
content can be used as a buffer volume for longer
response times of the control system at the hydraulic
balancing.
As a consequence, the hydronic junction is always
flown through in by-pass operation preventing any
thermal layering. Accordingly, it is not imperative
anymore to position the hydronic junction vertically
as the force fields there (buoyancy and gravitation
force) cannot influence the flow force due to the
deliberate admission. Based on that knowledge,
hydronic junctions can be built in either vertically or
horizontally without impairing the main function of
hydraulic decoupling. These facts were taken as a
basis for the Sinus HydroFixx development and in
turn designing a system component which is highly
flexible to install.

The essentail function of hydronic junctions in

heating systems is to ensure the hydraulic decoupling
between the boiler circuit and the consumer
circuit(s). In particular, if the volume flows of the
heat consumers and heat generator(s) are of different
sizes, hydronic junctions are the ideal solution in order
to eliminate hydraulic faulty switching operations.

In vertically built-in hydronic junctions, temperature

stratification emerges due to the temperature
difference and, as a result, a difference in density. Manifold
This state continues as long as no admixing takes return chamber

place. However, the described phenomenon only occurs Manifold

in heating systems in full-load operation. Therefore, flow chamber

today, temperature stratification is not being placed Hydronic

an increased value. When using condensing boilers, junction

part of the return water is generally added to the

secondary flow in order to keep the boiler return
temperature low for utilizing the effect of condensation.

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To operate the Sinus HydroFixx smoothly, it is

necessary to provide a requirement-specific
dimensioning of the base bodies and a proper
positioning of the inlet and outlet openings between
the junction and manifold.

As with vertical hydronic junctions, integrated junctions

are designed in a way that laminar flow conditions
prevail, i.e. the cross-sectional area of the junction
is a multiple of the feed pipe cross section. Observing
these criteria during the design phase ensures both
the smooth operation of the heating unit and the
flawless functioning of the hydraulic system.

5.2 Configuration

To provide optimum functionality, the Sinus HydroFixx ensure that predominantly laminar or steady flow
must comply with certain design criteria. Of primary conditions with low pressure loss prevail even under
importance is the correct dimensioning of the junction full load.
body and the chamber sizing resulting therefrom to

Secondary heating circuit 1 Secondary heating circuit 2

[m/s]
1,5

1,0

0,5

Central cross-section of the

0,0 velocity vectors

Primary heating circuit

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Flow and return may converge in the hydronic junction

without any interference of the circuits.

The charts below show the appropriate sizes for

particular water flow rates and heat capacities.

In the capacity range < 7m³/h, prefabricated

components are available which can be equipped
with all standard pump groups (see page 4, left figure).

In the capacity range > 7m³/h, the connector

arrangements of the heating circuits are made
according to local conditions and requirements
ensuring that the Sinus HydroFixx can be optimally
integrated in the boiler room as a space-saving
junction unit.

Sinus HydroFixx Selection Chart

30 120
Water flow rate [m3/h]

∆T = 5 K ∆T = 10 K ∆T = 15 K ∆T = 5 K ∆T = 10 K ∆T = 15 K

∆T = 20 K Sinus ∆T = 20 K

25 HydroFixx 100
200/200
Sinus
HydroFixx
400/400

20 80

Sinus Sinus
HydroFixx HydroFixx
180/180 300/350
15 60

Sinus
10 HydroFixx 40
160/160
Sinus
HydroFixx
120/120
5 20
Sinus
HydroFixx
80/80

0 0
0 75 150 225 300 375 450 525 600 0 500 1.000 1.500 2.000 2.500 3.000

Heat capacity [kW]

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5.3 Connection Options

Additional positive features of the Sinus compact The medium always flows through the manifold in
manifold open up a multitude of connection options. cocurrent flow. Regular flow rates and thus the
They allow placing the boiler flow and return lines availability of heating water are guaranteed
from below or alternately next to each other or at throughout the system. Therefore, a „Tichelmann“-
both ends of the manifold. In all events, optimum type connection can also be applied.
hydraulic decoupling is warranted.

Boiler flow

Boiler flow
Boiler
return

Boiler
return

Boiler flow

Boiler return

6. Multiple Temperature Zone Applications

with Multivalent Heating Systems
The increasing number of multivalent system with a heat pump on the generation side or a CHP
types characterized by differently tempered (combined heat and power plant) with a peak load
generators/consumers places high demands on boiler is to supply the necessary heat, the Sinus HydroFixx
the management of the medium. Various temperature is the best choice. Optimum thermal and hydraulic
levels are to be used as effectively as possible functionality of the system is achieved through a
where required. Pressure losses need to be minimized. proper, temperature-dependent arrangement of the
Whenever condensing boilers are used in combination connectors of both heat generators and consumers.

Feed Feed Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(CHP) (Calorific value) (60°/40°) (60°/40°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)
(70°/50°) (65°/45°)

CHP with peak load boiler

on the primary side, heat-
ing circuits with different
temperature levels (static
heating, floor heating) on
the secondary side
Sinus Hydrofixx

CHP Condensing
boiler

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Feed Feed Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(Calorific value) (Solar energy plant) (60°/40°) (60°/40°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)
(60°/40°) (60°/40°)

Sinus Hydrofixx
Solar energy plant

Condensing Condensing boiler combined with solar energy plant on the primary side, heating
boiler
circuits with different temperature levels (static heating, floor heating) on the
secondary side

Feed
(Solar energy plant)
(65°/40°)
Feed Feed Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(Calorific value) (Heat pump) (55°/35°) (55°/35°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)
(65°/40°) (45°/35°)

Sinus Hydrofixx
Solar energy plant

Heat pump Condensing

boiler
Combination of condensing boiler, heat pump and solar energy plant on the
primary side, heating circuits with different levels (static heating, floor heating)
on the secondary side

Feed (CHP) Charge/discharge

(70°/40°) (buffer storage)
(65°/40°)
Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(60°/40°) (60°/40°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)

Sinus HydroFixx

CHP CHP and buffer battery with charge and discharge function on
the primary side, heating circuits with different temperature
levels (static heating, floor heating) on the secondary side

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Peak load boiler

(60°/40°)
Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(60°/40°) (60°/40°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)

Gas boiler
Feed flow (CHP)
(70°/40°)

Sinus HydroFixx

CHP CHP combined with buffer storage including nozzles and peak load boiler
on the primary side, secondary heating circuits with different temperature
levels (static heating, floor heating)

Peak load boiler

(60°/40°)
Static heating 1 Static heating 2 Floor heating 1 Floor heating 2
(60°/40°) (60°/40°) (45°/35°) (45°/35°)

Gas boiler Feed flow (CHP)

(70°)

Einspeisung VL
(BHKW)
(35°)

Sinus HydroFixx

CHP

CHP with buffer battery and peak load boiler on the primary
side, secondary heating circuits with different temperature
levels (static heating, floor heating)

Sinus HydroFixx – optimum hydraulic

conditions in all modes of heating system
operation.

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