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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioner and control method thereof

Номер: US20120055177A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An air conditioner controls supply of refrigerant so that the refrigerant is first supplied to one or more indoor units in operation from an outdoor unit, and is then supplied to a hot water generator, thereby sufficiently supplying refrigerant to the indoor units in heating operation even when the hot water generator is operated.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20120060530A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner for inhibiting noise increase and heating performance degradation due to frost attachment onto an outdoor heat exchanger. In an air conditioner ( 1 ), a determining part ( 43 ) of a control unit ( 4 ) determines that the amount of frost attaching onto an outdoor heat exchanger ( 13 ) is increased when a difference between an outdoor temperature To and an outdoor heat exchanger temperature Te is increased, and executes a frost attaching condition operation control for reducing the rotation speed of an outdoor fan ( 23 ). The operating frequency of the compressor ( 11 ) is herein increased in accordance with the reduction amount of the temperature of an indoor heat exchanger ( 15 ). The control unit ( 4 ) includes change amounts preliminarily set for changing the operating frequency of the compressor ( 11 ) in stages. The change amounts correspond to the stages on a one-to-one basis. The control unit ( 4 ) increases the operating frequency of the compressor ( 11 ) by corresponding one of the change amounts required for upgrading a present stage of the operating frequency of the compressor ( 11 ) to a stage immediately higher than the present stage every time the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger ( 15 ) is reduced by a predetermined amount, and reduces the rotation speed of the outdoor fan ( 23 ) in accordance with the change amount.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Heating dedicated air conditioner

Номер: US20120060532A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A heating dedicated air conditioner includes a compression mechanism, an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion mechanism provided between one end of the indoor heat exchanger and one end of the outdoor heat exchanger, a four-way switching valve switchable between first and second states of connection between the compressor and the heat exchangers, a fan ventilating the indoor heat exchanger, and a control unit controlling at least the compressor, the expansion mechanism, the four-way switching valve, and the fan. The control unit switches the four-way switching valve to the second state in a test operation mode, which includes a drain water inhibited interval during which drain water inhibition control is performed. The control unit operates the compressor and stops the fan when the drain water inhibition control is performed.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle cabin heating cooling and ventilation system

Номер: US20120160446A1
Принадлежит: HDT Tactical Systems Inc

An air treatment system for a vehicle includes a first compressor selectively coupled to a first vehicle power source. A second compressor is selectively coupled to a second vehicle power source. A first heat exchanger communicates with an interior space in the vehicle. A second heat exchanger communicates with an environment outside the vehicle. A valve member, in a first position, couples an inlet of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and an outlet of each of the compressors to an inlet of the second heat exchanger. In a second position, the valve member couples the outlets of the compressors to an inlet of the first heat exchanger and the inlets of the compressors to an outlet of the second heat exchanger. A controller selectively actuates at least one of the first and second compressors and the valve member.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

refrigerant compensator

Номер: US20120167614A1
Автор: Dae-Hyun Jin
Принадлежит: Advanced Distributor Products LLC

One aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerant charge compensator having an increased heat transfer surface. The housing has an internal volume and first and second ports for allowing a passage of refrigerant therethrough. The internal volume is partitioned into an indirect refrigerant passageway that extends through the housing and a refrigerant storage area. The refrigerant storage area has a storage access port and is in contact with the indirect refrigerant passageway. Also a heat pump system implementing the compensator is provided and a method of manufacturing the compensator is provided.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20120180513A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

To provide an air-conditioning apparatus capable of achieving energy saving. The air-conditioning apparatus capable of executing an oil collection mode that collects a refrigerating machine oil stagnating in heat exchangers related to heat medium into a compressor by changing a flow velocity or a flow direction of the refrigerant flowing in the heat exchangers related to heat medium depending on each operation mode.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Refrigeration cycle apparatus

Номер: US20120216989A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A refrigeration cycle apparatus including a heat source side heat exchanger including a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger connected in parallel; an air-sending device that supplies air, which is an object to be heat exchanged in the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, in a variable manner; solenoid valves that each opens and closes a refrigerant passage of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger; a third refrigerant circuit that is parallelly connected to the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger; and a flow control valve that controls the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing in the third refrigerant circuit. The refrigeration cycle apparatus can improve continuity of control of a heat exchange capacity of a heat source side heat exchanger.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Air-conditioning hot-water supply combined system

Номер: US20120255320A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

Provided is an air-conditioning hot-water supply combined system configured such that, in the case where all of load side units perform a cooling operation and a hot water load (heating load) is low during a cooling and heating mixed operation in a cooling cycle, an input of an air conditioning refrigerant block is reduced to increase the COP of the system. An air-conditioning hot-water supply combined system A reduces a target condensing temperature in a heat source unit in the case where a heating load in load side units and a hot water load in a hot water unit are less than a predetermined reference value in a cooling operation cycle state.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20120304685A1
Автор: Yukio Kiguchi
Принадлежит: Toshiba Carrier Corp

An air conditioner includes oil balancing pipes that extract lubricating oil stored in an oil separator and each of compressors in which a specified amount of the lubricating oil or more is stored, a distributor that distributes the lubricating oil led from the oil separator and the compressors to a plurality of channels, and oil return pipes that communicatively connect the distribution channels of the distributor and a refrigerant inlet pipe of each of the compressors to return the lubricating oil to each of the compressors.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigeration system

Номер: US20130025307A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A refrigeration system includes a refrigerant circuit including a compressor and an expander which expands a refrigerant and generates power, for performing a refrigeration cycle. The refrigeration system includes a compressor control section and an expander control section which, when an operation stop signal is output during operation, reduces a rotational speed of the compressor and increases a rotational speed of the expander to increase the ratio of the rotational speed of the expander to the rotational speed of the compressor.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Operation control apparatus of air-conditioning apparatus and air-conditioning apparatus comprising same

Номер: US20130067944A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

An operation control apparatus of air-conditioning apparatus having an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, includes a controller programmed to execute energy conservation control of the air conditioning apparatus. The controller includes at least one required temperature calculation part calculating a required evaporation temperature or a required condensation temperature based on either a current amount, of heat exchanged in a usage-side heat exchanger of the indoor unit and a greater amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger than the current amount, or an operating state amount that yields the current amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger and an operating state amount that yields the greater amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger than the current amount.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20130104594A1
Автор: Jaewan LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An air conditioner is provided that may include an indoor device and an outdoor device. The outdoor device may include at least one compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, a supercooling device that supercools a refrigerant, a first refrigerant pipe that allows the supercooling device to communicate with a suction side of the compressor, a first valve disposed in or on the first refrigerant pipe, a second refrigerant pipe that connects the compressor to the first refrigerant pipe, and at least one second valve disposed in or on the second refrigerant pipe. In a first refrigerant flow mode, a refrigerant flowing into the supercooling device may be introduced into the at least one compressor through the second refrigerant pipe. In a second refrigerant flow mode, a refrigerant compressed by the at least one compressor may be discharged into the second refrigerant pipe.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130133361A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus once transfers energy to a heat medium other than a refrigerant and introduces the heat medium to another refrigeration cycle to achieve safety improvement and high efficiency. An air-conditioning apparatus allows first heat exchangers related to heat medium to exchange heat between a first refrigerant (heat source side refrigerant) and a first heat medium and allows a second heat exchanger related to heat medium to exchange heat between the first heat medium and a second refrigerant (hot water supply side refrigerant), such that the first refrigerant and the second refrigerant are prevented from mixing with each other.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130139539A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

In an air-conditioning apparatus, an expansion device, a second refrigerant flow switching device, and heat exchangers related to heat medium, connected between the expansion device and the second refrigerant flow switching device such that a heat source side refrigerant flows in parallel, are connected in a part of refrigerant passages, and an expansion device, a second refrigerant flow switching device, and heat exchangers related to heat medium, connected between the expansion device and the second refrigerant flow switching device such that the heat source side refrigerant flows in series, are connected in the rest of the refrigerant passages.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130167572A1
Автор: Koji Yamashita
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus uses a zeotropic refrigerant mixture, in which its saturated liquid refrigerant temperature is lower than the saturated gas refrigerant temperature under the same pressure condition, as the heat source side refrigerant. When one or some of a plurality of heat exchangers related to heat medium functions as an evaporator, the air-conditioning apparatus executes an anti-freezing control that prevents the heat medium from freezing by estimating occurrence of freezing of the heat medium on the basis of a value obtained by subtracting a freezing temperature correction value that is set as a positive value larger than zero from an evaporating temperature of the refrigerant in the heat exchanger related to heat medium.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Outdoor unit and air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130174592A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An outdoor unit includes a compressor that compresses a flammable refrigerant, a heat source side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and air in an unconditioned space, an outdoor unit air-sending device disposed at a position where the air is enabled to flow out of a housing to the outside, the outdoor unit air-sending device being driven to maintain the concentration of the refrigerant in the housing at or below a predetermined concentration, and an outdoor unit controller that controls an operation of the compressor and an operation of the outdoor air-sending device. The outdoor unit controller allows the outdoor unit air-sending device to operate in order to maintain the concentration of the refrigerant at or below the predetermined concentration even when the compressor is stopped.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Heat exchanging system

Номер: US20130174593A1
Принадлежит: EN Tech CO Ltd

In an air conditioning system, a compressor, a condenser, and an indoor unit that functions as an evaporator during cooling, are provided in a circulation pathway of a refrigerant, in respective order during cooling. An additional heat exchanger is provided in the circulation pathway at a point that during cooling is between the condenser and the indoor unit. The additional heat exchanger is contained within a tank of a cooling device. The cooling device performs cooling of the additional heat exchanger by supplying water into the tank. Quantity of water supplied into the tank is controlled through open/close control of a control valve.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Outdoor unit of refrigeration device

Номер: US20130180690A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

An outdoor unit of a refrigeration apparatus includes an outdoor heat exchanger, first and second outdoor fans generating an air flow passing through the outdoor heat exchanger, and a fan controller configured to transition from a first operating state to a second operating state during low blow rate demand in which a low blow rate is desired. The first and second outdoor fans operate in the first operating state. The first outdoor fan continues to operate and power supply to the second outdoor fan is cut off in the second operating state. After transitioning to the second operating state, fan on/off control is performed to turn power supply to the first and second outdoor fans on and off based on one of a timer, observation of an electric current value relating to fan motors, and observation of the fan rotational speeds.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioner and starting control method thereof

Номер: US20130186111A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An air conditioner having a plurality of compressors and a starting control method thereof, where the plurality of compressors is simultaneously started if a starting load of the air conditioner is smaller than a reference load, and the plurality of compressors is sequentially started if the starting load of the air conditioner is larger than the reference load, thereby simultaneously starting the plurality of compressors at a starting load section in which a starting stability of the compressors is secured, and thus capable of enhancing the cooling and heating performance.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Combined air-conditioning and hot-water supply system

Номер: US20130213072A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A combined air-conditioning and hot-water supply system that, if a temperature that is set in a hot-water supply unit is higher than a temperature of refrigerant discharged from a compressor when the combined air-conditioning and hot-water supply system is in a heating operation cycle state, increases a target condensing temperature of an outdoor unit above the target condensing temperature that has been set, and controls an opening degree of an indoor expansion device to be less than the opening degree that has been set, such that a heating load of an indoor unit is maintained constant.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioner and control method thereof

Номер: US20130219927A1
Автор: Byeongsu Kim, Yonghee Jang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is an air conditioner. The air conditioner including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, and an expansion device includes a supercooling device for supercooling a refrigerant condensed in the outdoor heat exchanger or the indoor heat exchanger, an injection passage through which the refrigerant passing through the supercooling device is introduced into an injection inflow part of the compressor, a bypass passage extending from the injection passage to a suction part of the compressor to bypass the refrigerant, and a passage opening/closing part disposed in at least one of the injection passage and the bypass passage to selectively block a flow of the refrigerant.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device

Номер: US20130219945A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device supplies heat source even in a case where the outside air temperature is high such as in summertime. In heating operation, a combined hot water supply and air-conditioning device controls the capacity of a heat source unit-side heat exchanger equipped to a heat source unit to thereby achieve a balance between the load of the heat source unit, and the total load of indoor units and a hot water supply unit.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20130227978A1
Принадлежит: Fujitsu General Ltd

An air conditioner 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, when all compressors 21 a - 21 c have been stopping for a given time or more, starts an air conditioning operation without performing pressure equalizing control in switch units 6 a - 6 d with starting the operation of the air conditioner 1 . Also, when the stopping time of all compressors 21 a - 21 c is less than the given time, the air conditioner 1 performs the pressure equalizing control by controlling switch units 6 a - 6 d with starting the operation of the air conditioner 1 . In this case, when the stopping time reaches the given time during execution of the pressure equalizing processing control, the pressure equalizing processing control being executed is stopped and the air conditioning operation is started.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130233008A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit including a low-pressure shell structure compressor into which a refrigerant flowing through an injection pipe flows, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first expansion device, a refrigerant flow switching device, and a second expansion device configured to allow the refrigerant which has passed through the first expansion device and flows from the second heat exchanger to the first heat exchanger to have an intermediate pressure, the compressor, the first heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger, the first expansion device, the refrigerant flow switching device, and the second expansion device being connected by pipes to constitute the refrigerant circuit, and further includes a controller that controls an amount of refrigerant flowing through the injection pipe into a compression chamber. A part of a high-pressure refrigerant flowing from the first heat exchanger to the second heat exchanger flows through the injection pipe.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130305764A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

In an air-conditioning apparatus equipped with an outdoor unit having outdoor devices including a compressor that compresses a refrigerant, a flow switching valve that switches the flowing direction of the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and outdoor air, a first expansion valve that reduces the pressure of the refrigerant, an excess-refrigerant container that retains an excess refrigerant of the refrigerant, and a second expansion valve that reduces the pressure of the refrigerant; and an indoor unit having an indoor heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and indoor air, the air-conditioning apparatus includes an outdoor-heat-exchanger refrigerant injection port provided in a refrigerant pipe that is directly connected to the outdoor heat exchanger, and an excess-refrigerant-container refrigerant injection port provided in a refrigerant pipe that is directly connected to the excess-refrigerant container.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20140007607A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus in which a primary-side refrigerant in a two-phase gas-liquid state that has flowed into each of intermediate heat exchangers absorbs heat from a secondary-side refrigerant flowing in counterflow to the primary-side refrigerant, and evaporates and turns into a low-temperature, low-pressure gas state. The air-conditioning apparatus ensures high heat exchange efficiency even when a direction of a heat source-side refrigerant (secondary-side refrigerant) flowing through an intermediate heat exchanger changes, and enables an appropriate operation in any operation mode.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Multi air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20140033749A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A correspondence determination operation is performed. The correspondence determination operation differs a direction of distribution or a flow rate of a refrigerant flowing in one or some of use units among a plurality of use units to that of the other use units and determines, on the basis of a refrigerant temperature of the use unit, a location of a non-correspondence between a branch port that is connected to the use unit with refrigerant pipes and a set branch port that is obtained in accordance with the wire connection.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Air conditioner and control method thereof

Номер: US20150000310A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes at least one outdoor unit, a plurality of indoor units, and at least one remote controller to receive operation commands for the plural indoor units. One of the plural indoor units may be selected as a power-supplying indoor unit to supply electric power to the at least one remote controller, based on voltage values of electric power to be supplied from the plural indoor units to the at least one remote controller. The selected indoor unit supplies electric power to the at least one controller. The air conditioner enables a supply of electric power with a sufficiently high voltage to a remote controller by supplying electric power to the remote controller by one indoor unit exhibiting a highest voltage value of electric power to be supplied to the remote controller, as compared to other indoor units.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Refrigeration apparatus-use unit, heat source unit, and refrigeration apparatus

Номер: US20220003463A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A switching mechanism (TV1, TV2, TV3, TV4, FV) includes an electric motor (74), a flow path switching portion (71) to be driven by the electric motor (74), a first port (P1) connected to a high-pressure flow path (7, 24, 28b, 31, 32) of a refrigerant circuit (6), a second port (P2) connected to a low-pressure flow path (8, 25, 28a, 33, 34) of the refrigerant circuit (6), and a third port (P3) connected to a predetermined flow path of the refrigerant circuit (6). The switching mechanism (TV1, TV2, TV3, TV4, FV) is switched between a first state in which the first port (P1) communicates with the third port (P3) and a second state in which the second port (P2) communicates with the third port (P3) in such a manner that the electric motor (74) drives the flow path switching portion (71).

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT CHARGING METHOD, HEAT SOURCE UNIT, AND RENEWED REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20220003469A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

There is provided a refrigerant charging method in which a foreign material and moisture are avoided from entering a heat source unit until a refrigeration cycle apparatus is configured. The refrigerant charging method is a method of charging a refrigerant to a refrigerant circuit in which a refrigeration cycle is to be performed by a circulating refrigerant, the refrigerant circuit being configured by connecting a second heat source unit and a utilization unit to each other. The refrigerant charging method includes charging a first refrigerant to the second heat source unit before connecting the second heat source unit to the utilization unit to configure the refrigerant circuit, and connecting the second heat source unit to the utilization unit and charging a second refrigerant that differs from the first refrigerant to the refrigerant circuit to obtain the circulating refrigerant that includes the second refrigerant and the first refrigerant that is charged in the second heat source unit. 1. A refrigerant charging method of charging a refrigerant to a refrigerant circuit in which a refrigeration cycle is to be performed by a circulating refrigerant , the refrigerant circuit being configured by connecting a heat source unit and a utilization unit to each other , the method comprising:(a) charging a first refrigerant to the heat source unit before connecting the heat source unit to the utilization unit to configure the refrigerant circuit; and(b) connecting the heat source unit to the utilization unit and additionally charging a second refrigerant that differs from the first refrigerant to the refrigerant circuit to obtain the circulating refrigerant that includes the second refrigerant and the first refrigerant that is charged in the heat source unit.2. The refrigerant charging method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in (a), the first refrigerant charged in the heat source unit has an absolute pressure that is more than or equal to an atmospheric pressure at 20° C. ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT CHARGING METHOD

Номер: US20220003470A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Efficiency in refrigerant charging work is addressed when a refrigerant recovered from the first heat source unit is to be charged to a second heat source unit. In a refrigerant charging method in which a first heat source unit of an already installed refrigeration cycle apparatus in which a refrigeration cycle is to be performed by a refrigerant that circulates is replaced with a second heat source unit, transferring the refrigerant from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit is included. In addition, the method includes measuring the weight of the refrigerant that is transferred from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit. 1. A refrigerant charging method of recovering a refrigerant and charging the refrigerant to a second heat source unit , the refrigerant being included in a first heat source unit of an already installed refrigeration cycle apparatus in which a refrigeration cycle is to be performed by the refrigerant that circulates , the method comprising:(a) transferring the refrigerant from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit; and(b) measuring a weight of the refrigerant that is transferred from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit.2. The refrigerant charging method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in (b), the weight of the refrigerant that is transferred from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit is measured by using a scale that measures a weight of a recovery cylinder in which the refrigerant has been recovered from the first heat source unit.3. The refrigerant charging method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in (b), the weight of the refrigerant that is transferred from the first heat source unit to the second heat source unit is measured by using a scale that measures a weight of the first heat source unit that is after the refrigerant is recovered in the first heat source unit through pump down operation that is performed to cause the refrigerant of the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ALL-WEATHER SOLAR WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180003414A1
Принадлежит:

A solar water source heat pump air conditioning system includes an air-water heat exchange system, an aqueous solution heat exchange system, a heat pump main engine, a concentration system, an energy recovery system and a condensate water recovery system. According to the present invention, solar energy in air is absorbed by utilizing the air-water heat exchange system and is provided for a heat pump. Cold-heat transfer is performed between the air-water heat exchange system and the heat pump main engine by adopting the aqueous solution heat exchange system, thereby avoiding frosting and pipeline pollution. Cold energy of air-conditioning condensate water is collected by utilizing the condensate water recovery system and then is used, thereby increasing efficiency of the heat pump main engine. Air flowing through the air-water heat exchange system is purified by adopting a haze purification system, thereby improving air quality. 11171112131415161112111311121512131114111611152117152116212122232422212321242132241424121425152511621612161217172737116727173. An all-weather solar water source heat pump air conditioning system , comprising: an air-water heat exchange system , an aqueous solution heat exchange system , a heat pump main engine , a concentration system , an energy recovery system , a condensate water recovery system and a haze purification system , wherein the air-water heat exchange system is composed of an air-liquid water heat exchange apparatus () , a liquid water circulating pump (-) , a circulating pipeline A and a circulating pipeline B; the air-liquid water heat exchange apparatus is mounted in an outdoor high position and composed of a frame body (-) , a fan (-) , a mixing plate (-) , a diversion plate (-) , a spraying pipeline (-) and a water storage pool (-); an upper part of the frame body (-) is open; the fan (-) is mounted at the opening in the upper part of the frame body (-); the mixing plate (-) is mounted at an inner part of the frame body ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20180003419A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A multi-type air conditioning device controls an evaporation temperature and a condensing temperature, depending on required capacity of an indoor unit. The air conditioning device compares a current evaporation temperature or condensing temperature with a reference value, of an evaporation temperature or an condensing temperature, corresponding to a lower limit flow rate, of a gaseous refrigerant, required for refrigerating machine oil not to accumulate in, but to flow through, the gas branch pipes, and calculates an amount of the refrigerating machine oil accumulated in a gas branch pipe which does not satisfy the lower limit flow rate. When the calculated amount exceeds a set amount, the air conditioning device performs oil collecting operation, and controls the oil collecting operation in view of a flow rate of a gaseous refrigerant in gas branch pipes. 1. An air conditioning device which includes:a refrigerant circuit including an outdoor unit and indoor units connected to each other via an interconnecting pipe; and an operation controller controlling operation of the refrigerant circuit,the interconnecting pipe including: a liquid main pipe connected to the outdoor unit, and liquid branch pipes branching off from the liquid main pipe and each connected to a corresponding one of the indoor units; and a gas main pipe connected to the outdoor unit, and gas branch pipes branching off from the gas main pipe and each connected to a corresponding one of the indoor units, andthe controller including an air-conditioning capacity controller determining a target value of an evaporation temperature or a condensing temperature of the refrigerant circuit, depending on air-conditioning load in a room, and, based on the target value, controlling operational capacity of the compressor in the refrigerant circuit, whereinthe operation controller includes an oil collection controller calculating an amount of refrigerating machine oil accumulated in the interconnecting pipe during ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

A system for conditioning air in a living space

Номер: US20200003443A1
Принадлежит: Zinniatek Ltd

A system for providing air conditioning to a living space and heating potable water. The system comprising a heat pump circuit comprising a compressor for circulating a refrigerant around the heat pump circuit, a first condenser, a second condenser and an evaporator. The evaporator being adapted to receive a first flow of air from an air inlet to transfer heat from the first flow of air to the refrigerant. The first condenser being adapted to receive a flow of water to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the water. The second condenser being adapted to receive a second flow of air to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the second flow of air. The first flow being provided from the evaporator to a living space by an air outlet.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

CRYOCOOLER

Номер: US20200003458A1
Автор: BAO Qian, LIU Changheng
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A cryocooler includes a displacer, a cylinder that forms an expansion space, a Scotch yoke mechanism configured to drive the displacer in a reciprocating manner, a first rod that extends from the Scotch yoke mechanism, a housing that includes an assist chamber, a rotary valve configured to switch between a state in which the expansion space and a discharge side of a compressor are connected and the assist chamber and a suction side of the compressor are connected and a state in which the expansion space and the suction side of the compressor are connected and the assist chamber and the discharge side of the compressor are connected, a motor configured to drive the Scotch yoke mechanism and the rotary valve, and an on-off valve configured to open and close a gas flow path through which the rotary valve and the assist chamber are connected. 1. A cryocooler comprising:a displacer;a cylinder that accommodates the displacer and is configured such that as the displacer reciprocates, an expansion space between the displacer and the cylinder is formed;a reciprocating drive mechanism configured to drive the displacer in a reciprocating manner;an assist rod that extends toward a side opposite to the displacer from the reciprocating drive mechanism;a housing that includes a drive mechanism accommodation chamber accommodating the reciprocating drive mechanism and an assist chamber accommodating a distal end of the assist rod;a switch valve configured to switch between a first state in which the expansion space and a discharge side of a compressor are connected and the assist chamber and a suction side of the compressor are connected, and a second state in which the expansion space and the suction side of the compressor are connected and the assist chamber and the discharge side of the compressor are connected;a reversible motor configured to drive the switch valve; andan on-off valve configured to open and close a gas flow path through which the switch valve and the assist ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210003306A1
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An air conditioning apparatus uses a heat medium containing at least one of cold water and hot water. The air conditioning apparatus includes: a heat source device; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the heat medium and air; a flow rate control valve configured to control a flow rate at which the heat medium is supplied to the heat exchanger; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the heat medium discharged from the heat exchanger; and a failure determination unit configured to detect presence or absence of an abnormality in a flow path of the heat medium based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor and a commanded degree of opening for the flow rate control valve. 1. An air conditioning apparatus using a heat medium containing at least one of cold water and hot water , the air conditioning apparatus comprising:a heat source device;a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the heat medium and air;a flow rate control valve configured to control a flow rate at which the heat medium is supplied to the heat exchanger;a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the heat medium discharged from the heat exchanger; anda failure determination unit configured to detect presence or absence of an abnormality in a flow path of the heat medium based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor and a commanded degree of opening for the flow rate control valve, whereinwhen the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is higher than a determination temperature during cooling operation, the failure determination unit is configured to determine that there is an abnormality in the flow path.2. (canceled)3. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first pipe configured to deliver the heat medium from the heat source device to the heat exchanger; anda second pipe configured to return the heat medium from the heat exchanger to the heat source device, whereinwhen ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT CHARGE DEVICE AND REFRIGERANT CHARGE SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20210003332A1
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The present invention provides an inexpensive and stable refrigerant charging device and a refrigerant charging system by improving a charging speed and reducing costs while preventing liquid-back. The present invention includes a refrigerant charging flow path having a refrigerant charging port connected to a refrigerant flow path of an air conditioner, a valve provided at the refrigerant charging flow path, and a control device configured to control the valve. The control device includes a discharging superheat calculator configured to calculate the discharging superheat degree from a refrigerant temperature and a refrigerant pressure at a discharge side of a compressor, and a valve controller configured to control the opening and closing state of the valve based on the calculated discharging superheat degree calculated by the discharge super-heat calculator. 1. A refrigerant charging device for charging a refrigerant in a refrigerant flow path of an air conditioner , the refrigerant charging device comprising:a refrigerant charging port connected to the refrigerant flow path;a valve configured to regulate a supply of the refrigerant;a communicator configured to perform communication with the air conditioner; and obtain a discharging superheat degree of the refrigerant in the air conditioner from a refrigerant pressure and a refrigerant temperature at a discharge side of a compressor of the air conditioner received through the communicator, and', 'control opening and closing of the valve based on the obtained discharging superheat degree., 'at least one processor configured to2. The refrigerant charging device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to control the closing of the valve when the obtained discharging superheat is below a threshold value.3. The refrigerant charging device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to control the closing of the valve when the obtained discharging superheat ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DEFROSTING A HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20190003760A1
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A method for defrosting a heat pump includes operating a fan at a particular speed. The fan is positioned to circulate air across the exterior coil of the heat pump. The method also includes measuring a power of the fan while the fan is operating at the particular speed and initiating a defrost of the exterior coil of the heat pump when the power of the fan is less than a threshold power. 1. A method for defrosting a heat pump , comprising:operating the heat pump in a heating mode to transfer heat from an exterior coil of the heat pump to an interior coil of the heat pump;operating a fan at a particular speed, the fan positioned to circulate air across the exterior coil of the heat pump;measuring a power of the fan while the fan is operating at the particular speed; andinitiating a defrost of the exterior coil of the heat pump when the power of the fan is less than a threshold power.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold power corresponds to the power of the fan when airflow across the exterior coil of the heat pump with the fan is blocked by frost or ice on the exterior coil.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold power is about ten percent less than the power of the fan when airflow across the exterior coil of the heat pump with the fan is not blocked by frost or ice on the exterior coil.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising measuring a temperature of the exterior coil of the heat pump claim 1 , the threshold power being a function of the temperature of the exterior coil.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising looking up the threshold power within a table in a controller of the heat pump based upon the temperature of the exterior coil.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein initiating the defrost of the exterior coil of the heat pump comprises one or more of activating a heating element on the exterior coil or deactivating the heat pump for a period of time.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the fan at a particular speed ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220011014A1
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An air conditioning system, comprising an outdoor unit () and an indoor heat exchange mechanism (). The indoor heat exchange mechanism () comprises an air conditioner indoor unit () and a first heat exchange mechanism () used for at least one among water cooling, water heating and space heating. The present air conditioning system integrates various functions into one, such as air-conditioning refrigeration, air-conditioning heating, producing household cold water, producing household hot water, and home heating by means of connecting indoor units for cooling and heating, a water cooling mechanism, a water heating mechanism and a device for floor heating located indoors to one outdoor unit, thereby conserving space and facilitating installation. Moreover, the system directly utilizes high-temperature refrigerant to heat water for floor heating, which replaces coal heating and boiler heating, conserves energy and is environmentally friendly to a greater degree, and improves the living environment. 1. An air conditioning system , comprising:an outdoor unit; andan indoor heat exchange mechanism, configured to communicate with the outdoor unit via a liquid line, a high-pressure gas line and a low-pressure gas line, wherein the indoor heat exchange mechanism comprises an air conditioner indoor unit and a first heat exchange mechanism, and the first heat exchange mechanism is applied to at least one of water cooling, water heating and space heating.2. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe outdoor unit comprises a compressor and two outdoor heat exchange units, the high-pressure gas line is in communication with an exhaust port of the compressor, the low-pressure gas line is in communication with an intake port of the compressor, one of the two outdoor heat exchange units has a third state in which one end is in communication with the high-pressure gas line and the other end is in communication with the liquid line, and a fourth state in which one ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH A ROTARY PRESSURE EXCHANGER REPLACING THE BULK FLOW COMPRESSOR AND THE HIGH PRESSURE EXPANSION VALVE

Номер: US20220011023A1
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A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure loop and a high pressure loop. The rotary pressure exchanger replaces a traditional bulk flow compressor. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure loop, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure loop, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor. 1. A refrigeration system comprising:a high pressure loop for circulating a refrigerant at a high pressure through it;a gas cooler or a condenser disposed along the high pressure loop, wherein the high pressure loop is configured to reject heat to the surroundings from the refrigerant at high pressure via the gas cooler or the condenser, and the refrigerant at high pressure is in a supercritical state or subcritical state;a second low pressure loop for circulating the refrigerant at a low pressure through it;an evaporator disposed along the low pressure loop, wherein the low pressure loop is configured to absorb heat from the surroundings into the refrigerant at low pressure via the evaporator, and the refrigerant at low pressure is in a liquid state, a vapor state, or a two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor;a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to the low pressure loop and the high pressure loop, wherein the rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure loop, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure loop, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

HEAT RECOVERY VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MULTI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20170010027A1
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A heat recovery variable-frequency multi-split heat pump system and a control method thereof. The system comprises an outdoor unit and at least two indoor units. The system is a three-pipe heating recovery multi-split heat pump system designed on the basis of a four-way reversing valve, and one indoor unit thereof is provided with two electronic expansion valves and two heat exchangers so that any indoor unit in the system can operate independently under three working conditions of refrigeration, heating or heat recovery dehumidification. Under multi-split condition, the system can operate under six working conditions, namely, the full-refrigeration working condition, the full-heating working condition, the common-heat-recovery working condition, the common-heat-recovery-dehumidification working condition, the heat recovery dehumidification-refrigeration-combination working condition and the heat recovery dehumidification-heating-combination working condition. Under the heat recovery dehumidification condition, a lower outlet air temperature, during low-temperature dehumidification, is raised by means of heat removal of a condenser so as to achieve the purpose of dehumidification without temperature fall or temperature rise, so that the thermal comfort and efficiency of the system are improved, and the refrigerating capacity and heating capacity of the system are effectively improved. 1. A heat recovery variable-frequency multi-connected heat pump system , comprising an outdoor unit and at least two indoor units , wherein the outdoor unit and the indoor units are connected through a high-pressure liquid pipe , a high-pressure gas pipe , and a low-pressure gas return pipe , wherein:{'b': 4', '5', '6', '10', '11', '1, 'the outdoor unit comprises a four-way valve (), an outdoor heat exchanger (), an outdoor electronic expansion valve (), a second electromagnetic valve (), a third electromagnetic valve (), and at least one compressor ();'}{'b': 1', '4', '4', '5', '5', ' ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170010030A1
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Provided is an air-conditioning apparatus configured so that a decrease in a refrigeration capacity can be suppressed without increasing the amount of refrigerant with which a refrigerant circuit is filled and that refrigerant can be suitably stored during a pump down operation. The air-conditioning apparatus includes a first on-off valve provided at a pipe between an expansion valve and a use side heat exchanger, a bypass branching from a pipe between the expansion valve and the first on-off valve and connected to a pipe at a suction-side of a compressor, and a refrigerant storage unit configured to store the refrigerant having passed through the bypass. In a pump down operation in which the compressor operates with the first on-off valve being in a closed state, the refrigerant having flowed out from the heat source side heat exchanger flows into the bypass, and then, is stored in the refrigerant storage unit. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a heat source side heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a use side heat exchanger are connected by pipes, and refrigerant circulates;a first on-off valve provided at a pipe between the expansion valve and the use side heat exchanger;a bypass branching from a pipe between the expansion valve and the first on-off valve or a pipe between the heat source side heat exchanger and the expansion valve and connected to a pipe on a suction side of the compressor; anda refrigerant storage unit configured to store the refrigerant passed through the bypass, the refrigerant storage unit storing the refrigerant flowing into the bypass from the heat source side heat exchanger in a pump down operation in which the compressor operates with the first on-off valve being in a closed state.2. The air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first bypass on-off valve provided on a refrigerant inflow side of the bypass; anda second bypass on-off valve provided on a ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170010031A1
Принадлежит:

The air conditioner has: an outdoor heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the air and a refrigerant flowing in the interior of this heat exchanger; an outdoor fan that blows air into the outdoor heat exchanger; an outdoor fan motor that rotationally drives the outdoor fan; an outdoor fan inverter that supplies a desired current to the outdoor fan motor; a current detector that detects the current flowing in the outdoor fan motor; and a control unit that controls the outdoor fan inverter such that the rotational frequency of the outdoor fan motor reaches a target rotational frequency. The control unit starts a defrosting operation of the outdoor heat exchanger on the basis of a detection value from the current detector during the heating operation. 1. An air conditioner comprising:an outdoor heat exchanger that performs a heat exchange between refrigerant flowing through an interior thereof and air;an outdoor fan that sends air to the outdoor heat exchanger;an outdoor fan motor that drivingly rotates the outdoor fan;an outdoor fan inverter that makes a desired electric current flow through the outdoor fan motor;a current detector that detects electric current flowing through the outdoor fan motor; anda control section that controls the outdoor fan inverter so that the rotational speed of the outdoor fan motor becomes a target rotational speed;wherein the control section starts a defrosting operation of the outdoor heat exchanger based on a detection value of the current detector in a heating operation.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein:the control section starts the defrosting operation of the outdoor heat exchanger when the detection value of the current detector becomes equal to or higher than a set value in the heating operation.3. An air conditioner comprising:an outdoor heat exchanger that performs a heat exchange between refrigerant flowing through an interior thereof and air;an outdoor fan that sends air to the outdoor heat exchanger;an ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicular air conditioner

Номер: US20160010909A1
Автор: Wahei SHINGU
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

In a vehicular air conditioner in which a cooling operation and a heating operation are switched by switching a four-way valve, a pressure accumulator is provided in which a coolant, which is related to an aspiration pressure of a compressor, is accumulated when the compressor is operated, and a differential pressure, which is required for switching the four-way valve, between piston rooms is maintained, and the differential pressure, which is required for switching the four-way valve, is generated between the piston rooms of the four-way valve even after the compressor is stopped.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP AND WATER HEATER

Номер: US20180010829A1
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An embodiment of the instant disclosure comprises a reversible heat pump and water heating system for conditioning a space and heating water. The system comprises a refrigerant circuit that includes a compressor, a source heat exchanger, a space heat exchanger, and an expansion device. A 4-way reversing valve alternates between heating and cooling modes of operation. The system includes a heat exchanger for heating water in the water heating loop, and a 3-way valve that either actuates the refrigerant flow through the water heater heat exchanger or bypasses at least a portion of the refrigerant flow around the water heater heat exchanger. The heat pump system is operable in at least five modes—space heating only, space cooling only, water heating only, and either space heating or space cooling combined with water heating. Use of a modulating 3-way valve allows the amount of the refrigerant flow through the water heating heat exchanger to be adjusted to precisely match space conditioning and water heating demands and stable operation of the heat pump system. Either of the space and source heat exchangers may be bypassed and deactivated to reduce the heat pump system power consumption. 1. A heat pump and water heating system for conditioning a space and heating water , the system comprising: a compressor having a discharge outlet and a suction port;', 'a source heat exchanger;', 'a space heat exchanger;', 'an expansion valve positioned between the space heat exchanger and the source heat exchanger;', 'a reversing valve positioned on the discharge side of the compressor and configured to alternately direct refrigerant flow from the discharge outlet of the compressor to the one of the source heat exchanger and the space heat exchanger and to alternately return flow from the other of the source heat exchanger and the space heat exchanger to the suction port of the compressor;', 'a water heater heat exchanger positioned on the discharge side of the compressor between the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190011154A1
Автор: Takizawa Ryo
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A transport refrigeration system is configured to set a first path, a second path, a third path, and fourth path selectively. The first path connects compressors in series. In the first path, interior heat exchangers each serve as an evaporator. The second path connects the compressors in series. In the second path, the interior heat exchangers each serve as a condenser. The third path connects the compressors in parallel. In the third path, at least one of the interior heat exchangers serve as the evaporator and the rest of the interior heat exchangers serve as the condenser. The fourth path connects the compressors in parallel. In the fourth path, the interior heat exchangers each serve as the condenser. 1. A transport refrigeration system that is mounted to a vehicle including a container divided into a plurality of chambers , the transport refrigeration system comprising:a plurality of interior heat exchangers, including a first interior heat exchanger and a second interior heat exchanger, that are positioned in the plurality of chambers respectively and are configured to perform heat exchanges between a refrigerant and air in the plurality of chambers;an exterior heat exchanger that is configured to perform a heat exchange between the refrigerant and an outside air;a plurality of compressors, including a first compressor and a second compressor, that are configured to discharge the refrigerant and that are configured to allow the refrigerant to circulate between the plurality of interior heat exchangers and the exterior heat exchanger;a plurality of switching valves that are configured to set paths selectively, the paths allowing the refrigerant, which is discharged from the plurality of compressors, to flow therethrough;an exterior throttle mechanism that is configured to reduce a flow rate of the refrigerant flowing therethrough;an exterior bypass passage that is connectable to the passage and allows the refrigerant to flow therethrough while bypassing the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190011157A1
Автор: MINAMI Junya, OHURA Ryuuta
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

When charging a refrigerant circuit with refrigerant, a control component starts a heating refrigerant charging operation that is performed by switching the refrigerant circuit to a heating cycle state and performs the heating refrigerant charging operation until a predetermined heating refrigerant charging completion condition is met. Thereafter, the control component switches to a cooling refrigerant charging operation that is performed by switching the refrigerant circuit to a cooling cycle state and performs the cooling refrigerant charging operation until a refrigerant charging completion condition where the refrigerant circuit is charged with a prescribed quantity of the refrigerant is met. 1. An air conditioning apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit that is configured as a result of an outdoor unit having an outdoor heat exchanger and plural indoor units having indoor heat exchangers being interconnected via a liquid refrigerant communication pipe and a gas refrigerant communication pipe, the refrigerant circuit being switchable to a cooling cycle state, which causes the outdoor heat exchanger to function as a radiator of a refrigerant and causes the indoor heat exchangers to function as evaporators of the refrigerant, and a heating cycle state, which causes the outdoor heat exchanger to function as an evaporator of the refrigerant and causes the indoor heat exchangers to function as radiators of the refrigerant; anda control component that controls devices configuring the outdoor unit and the plural indoor units,wherein when charging the refrigerant circuit with the refrigerant, the control component starts a heating refrigerant charging operation that is performed by switching the refrigerant circuit to the heating cycle state, performs the heating refrigerant charging operation until a predetermined heating refrigerant charging completion condition is met, thereafter switches to a cooling refrigerant charging operation that is performed by switching ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGE COMPENSATOR REHEAT VALVE

Номер: US20210010728A1
Автор: BACHELLOR Blake
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system includes an evaporator coil and a compressor fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a suction line. A condenser coil is fluidly coupled to the compressor via a discharge line and fluidly coupled to a metering device via a liquid line. A charge compensator is fluidly coupled to the liquid line via a connection line. A charge compensator re-heat valve is disposed in the connection line. 1. A heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system comprising:an evaporator coil;a compressor fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a suction line;a condenser coil fluidly coupled to the compressor via a discharge line and fluidly coupled to a metering device via a liquid line;a charge compensator fluidly coupled to the liquid line via a connection line;a charge compensator re-heat valve disposed in the connection line and comprising a plurality of ends, wherein at least one end of the plurality of ends is connected to the charge compensator; anda check valve arranged in parallel with the charge compensator re-heat valve.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the plurality of ends is connected to the liquid line via the connection line and a second end of the plurality of ends is connected to the charge compensator.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , comprising a flow-directing device fluidly coupled to the discharge line and fluidly coupled to a re-heat coil.4. The HVAC system of claim 3 , comprising an HVAC controller electrically connected to the flow-directing device and the charge compensator re-heat valve.5. The HVAC system of claim 4 , wherein the charge compensator re-heat valve is electrically coupled to the HVAC controller in parallel with the flow-directing device.6. The HVAC system of claim 4 , wherein the charge compensator re-heat valve is in a closed position when the HVAC system operates in a re-heat mode.7. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the HVAC system operates in at ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Motor drive apparatus and refrigeration cycle apparatus

Номер: US20180013368A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A motor drive apparatus includes a power converter including an inverter having an upper arm and a lower arm, the inverter being configured to control an operation of an electric motor, and a drive controller configured to apply a dead time for preventing a short circuit between the upper arm and the lower arm, and to control the power converter. The drive controller is configured to control the power converter by switching a first mode in which a first correction value representing a time used to correct a voltage drop due to the dead time is employed to control the power converter, and a second mode in which a second correction value smaller than the first correction value is employed to control the power converter.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE

Номер: US20170016654A1
Автор: Shimazu Yusuke
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A refrigeration cycle apparatus in which working refrigerant is a zeotropic refrigerant mixture containing at least a first refrigerant and a second refrigerant having a higher boiling point than the first refrigerant at the same pressure, the refrigeration cycle apparatus including at least a main passage in which a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger are sequentially connected, the first refrigerant having a property of disproportionation, the first refrigerant having a smaller composition ratio in the compressor than a composition ratio of the first refrigerant passing through the main passage. 1. A refrigeration cycle apparatus operating with working refrigerant being a zeotropic refrigerant mixture containing at least first refrigerant and second refrigerant having a higher boiling point than the first refrigerant at a same pressure ,the refrigeration cycle apparatus comprising at least a main passage in which a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger are sequentially connected,the first refrigerant having a property of disproportionation,the main passage includes an oil separator connected between the compressor and the first heat exchanger and configured to separate the zeotropic refrigerant mixture containing the first refrigerant at a composition ratio to the refrigerant mixture, the composition ratio being lower than a composition ratio of the first refrigerant in the zeotropic refrigerant mixture passing through the main passage,the zeotropic refrigerant mixture having the lower composition ratio of the first refrigerant and separated by the oil separator, being supplied into the compressor from the oil separator through a bypass.28-. (canceled)9. The refrigeration cycle apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bypass has an expansion device having an adjustable opening degree.10. The refrigeration cycle apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the opening degree of the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

COOLING/HEATING SWITCHING UNIT AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20180017293A1
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A cooling/heating switching unit is provided that is capable of simply and reliably detecting leak of refrigerant. The switching unit includes: first and second fittings having a high/low-pressure-gas main pipe and a low-pressure-gas main pipe connected thereto, respectively, wherein the main pipes are linked to an outdoor unit; a third fitting having an indoor-unit connection pipe connected thereto, wherein the connection pipe is linked to indoor units; an expansion valve for high/low-pressure-gas pipe, an expansion valve for low-pressure-gas pipe, and expansion-valve driving sections that selectively connect the first or second fitting with the third fitting via a refrigerant pipe to control a flow direction of refrigerant; a housing that houses the refrigerant pipe; a heat insulating material that fills inside of the housing to insulate the refrigerant pipe arranged inside of the housing from heat; and a refrigerant leak detection sensor installed outside of the housing to detect leaked refrigerant. 1. A cooling/heating switching unit for connection with two or more use-side units and a heat-source-side unit to constitute an air conditioner capable of operating simultaneous cooling and heating , the cooling/heating switching unit comprising:a first-refrigerant-pipe fitting and a second-refrigerant-pipe fitting that have a first refrigerant pipe and a second refrigerant pipe connected thereto, respectively, wherein the first and second refrigerant pipes are linked to the heat-source-side unit;a third-refrigerant-pipe fitting that has a third refrigerant pipe connected thereto, wherein the third refrigerant pipe is linked to the use-side unit;a refrigerant-flow-direction control device that selectively connects the first-refrigerant-pipe fitting or the second-refrigerant-pipe fitting with the third-refrigerant-pipe fitting, via a refrigerant pipe, to control a flow direction of refrigerant;a housing that houses at least a part of the refrigerant pipe;a heat ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Outdoor unit of refrigeration system

Номер: US20140102131A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

In an outdoor unit, first through third intermediate heat exchangers and an outdoor heat exchanger are disposed to stand along an air inlet of an outdoor casing, and the outdoor heat exchanger is located above the first through third intermediate heat exchangers.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

HEAT EXCHANGER FOR USE WITH EARTH-COUPLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190017733A1
Автор: EDWARDS Roger G.
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An air handling system that includes at least one earth-coupled heat exchanger assembly that further includes a first pipe section having an inner diameter and an outer diameter; a second pipe section concentrically surrounding a portion of the first pipe section, wherein the second pipe section includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the first pipe section and the inner diameter of the second pipe section define a space therebetween, and wherein the space between the first pipe section and the second pipe section is evacuated to form an insulating vacuum therein; and a third pipe section concentrically surrounding a portion of the second pipe section, wherein the third pipe section includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and wherein the outer diameter of the second pipe and the inner diameter of the third pipe section define a passageway therebetween. 1. An air handling system , comprising: (i) a first pipe section, wherein the first pipe section includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter;', '(ii) a heat-transfer reducing insulator that includes a second pipe section concentrically surrounding a portion of the first pipe section, wherein the second pipe section includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the first pipe section and the inner diameter of the second pipe section define a space therebetween, wherein the space between the first pipe section and the second pipe section is evacuated to form an insulating vacuum therein, and', '(iii) a third pipe section concentrically surrounding a portion of the second pipe section, wherein the third pipe section includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and wherein the outer diameter of the second pipe and the inner diameter of the third pipe section define a passageway therebetween,', '(iv) wherein the heat-transfer reducing insulator is operative to reduce heat transfer between the first pipe section and the third pipe ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20200018501A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present invention relates to an air conditioner. The air conditioner comprises: an indoor unit having an indoor heat exchanger installed therein; a first outdoor unit having a first outdoor heat exchanger and a first compressor installed therein; a second outdoor unit having a second outdoor heat exchanger and a second compressor installed therein; an auxiliary module which connects the indoor unit, the first outdoor unit, and the second outdoor unit; a first connection line by which the auxiliary module is connected to the first outdoor unit; a second connection line by which the auxiliary module is connected to the second outdoor unit; and a two-stage compression line by which the first outdoor unit is connected to the second outdoor unit. 1. An air conditioner comprising:as indoor unit having an indoor heat exchanger installed therein;first outdoor unit having a first outdoor heat exchanger and a first compressor installed therein;a second outdoor unit having a second outdoor heat exchanger and a second compressor installed therein;as auxiliary module configured to connect the indoor unit, the first outdoor unit, and the second outdoor unit to each other;a first connection line to which the auxiliary module and the first outdoor unit are connected;a second connection line to which the auxiliary module and the second outdoor unit are connected; anda two-stage compression line configured to connect the first outdoor unit and the second outdoor unit to each other.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary module includes an auxiliary module valve installed to open the first connection line and to allow a refrigerant to flow to an the indoor unit through the first connection line and the second connection line in a one-stage heating mode claim 1 , and to close the first connection line and to allow the refrigerant to the indoor unit through only the second connection line in a two-stage heating mode.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT FOR REFRIGERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200018504A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is an indoor unit for a refrigeration apparatus that is capable of detecting a refrigerant leak while suppressing condensation on a refrigerant gas sensor. An indoor unit () for an air conditioner () including a refrigerant circuit () includes a casing (), an indoor fan (), and a refrigerant gas sensor (). The refrigerant circuit () has refrigerant charged therein, and performs a refrigeration cycle. The casing () houses at least a portion of the refrigerant circuit (), and has a blow-out port () that opens in a direction other than an up-down direction. The indoor fan () is housed in the casing (), and generates an air flow (F) directed from the blow-out port () to outside the casing (). The refrigerant gas sensor () is capable of detecting a refrigerant gas below a bottom surface () of the casing (). 15015025010010. An indoor unit ( , , ) for a refrigeration apparatus () including a refrigerant circuit () that has refrigerant charged therein and that performs a refrigeration cycle , the indoor unit for the refrigeration apparatus comprising:{'b': 60', '64, 'a casing () that houses at least a portion of the refrigerant circuit, the casing having a blow-out port () that opens in a direction other than an up-down direction;'}{'b': '53', 'a fan () that is housed in the casing and that generates an air flow directed from the blow-out port to outside the casing; and'}{'b': 81', '63', '61, 'a refrigerant gas sensor () capable of detecting a refrigerant gas below a lower surface () of the casing or above an upper surface () of the casing.'}2. The indoor unit for the refrigeration apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe refrigerant charged in the refrigerant circuit is a single-component refrigerant that is one of a flammable refrigerant, a low flammable refrigerant, a mildly flammable refrigerant, and a highly toxic refrigerant, or a refrigerant mixture of two or more thereof.3. The indoor unit for the refrigeration apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein{'b ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPRESSOR CHILLER SYSTEMS INCLUDING THERMOELECTRIC MODULES, AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL METHODS

Номер: US20210018230A1
Автор: Hojer Henrik
Принадлежит:

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of chiller systems including thermoelectric modules, and corresponding control methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a compressor chiller system generally includes a refrigerant loop having a refrigerant fluid, a compressor connected in the refrigerant loop to compress the refrigerant fluid, and a condenser connected in the refrigerant loop to receive the compressed refrigerant fluid from the compressor and to condense the compressed refrigerant fluid. The system also includes a heat transfer component connected in the refrigerant loop to receive the condensed refrigerant fluid from the condenser, and a coolant loop having a coolant fluid. The heat transfer component is connected in the coolant loop to transfer heat from the coolant fluid to the condensed refrigerant fluid. The system further includes a thermoelectric module connected in the coolant loop. The thermoelectric module is adapted to transfer heat into and/or out of the coolant fluid. 1. A compressor chiller system comprising:a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant fluid; anda thermoelectric module adapted to transfer heat into a coolant fluid for increasing temperature of the coolant fluid and to transfer heat out of the coolant fluid for decreasing the temperature of the coolant fluid, such that the thermoelectric module is operable for controlling the temperature of the coolant fluid, whereby the thermoelectric module is operable for providing additional cooling capacity when a cooling demand of the compressor chiller system exceeds a maximum cooling capacity of the compressor thereby enabling the compressor to run continuously which reduces compressor turn on and turn off events.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a refrigerant loop having the refrigerant fluid claim 1 , and wherein the compressor is connected in the refrigerant loop.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the system includes a condenser connected ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICANT SEPARATION AND RETURN CONTROL

Номер: US20210018235A1
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An HVACR system includes first and second compressors arranged in parallel, a condenser, an expansion device, an evaporator, and a lubricant separator fluidly connected. The first compressor includes a first lubricant sump and a first suction inlet. The second compressor includes a second lubricant sump and a second suction inlet. The lubricant separator is disposed between the evaporator and the first and second compressors, and includes a fluid inlet and two fluid outlets. A first of the two fluid outlets is fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second lubricant sumps. A second of the two fluid outlets is fluidly connected to the first and second suction inlets. The second fluid outlet includes a nozzle disposed within a flow passage of the lubricant separator such that a space is maintained between an outer surface of the nozzle and an inner surface of the flow passage. 1. A heating , ventilation , air conditioning , and refrigeration (HVACR) system , the system comprising:a first compressor, a second compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, an evaporator, and a lubricant separator fluidly connected;wherein the first compressor and the second compressor are arranged in parallel,the first compressor includes a first lubricant sump and a first suction inlet,the second compressor includes a second lubricant sump and a second suction inlet, andthe lubricant separator is disposed between the evaporator and the first and second compressors, the lubricant separator includes a fluid inlet and two fluid outlets, a first of the two fluid outlets is fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second lubricant sumps, a second of the two fluid outlets is fluidly connected to the first and second suction inlets, the second fluid outlet includes a nozzle disposed within a flow passage of the lubricant separator such that a space is maintained between an outer surface of the nozzle and an inner surface of the flow passage.2. The system according to claim ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Data center coolant switch

Номер: US20160021794A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A data center cooling system has an indoor portion wherein heat is absorbed from components in the data center, and an outdoor heat exchanger portion wherein outside air is used to cool a first heat transfer fluid (e.g., water) present in at least the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the cooling system during a first mode. When an appropriate time has been reached to switch from the first mode to a second mode, the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the data cooling system is switched to a second heat transfer fluid, which is a relatively low performance heat transfer fluid (compared to the first fluid). It has a second heat transfer fluid freezing point, lower than the first heat transfer fluid freezing point, and sufficiently low to operate without freezing when the outdoor air temperature drops below a first predetermined relationship with the first heat transfer fluid freezing point.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

DETERMINATION DEVICE

Номер: US20220042700A1
Автор: Taira Shigeharu
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A determination device includes a refrigerant circuit, an operation determination unit, and a refrigerant determination unit. The refrigerant circuit is made of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, and an evaporator that are circularly connected. In a refrigeration cycle operation in accordance with a quantity of heat required by the condensers or the evaporators, the operation determination unit determines whether the refrigeration cycle operation can be normally carried out or not. Upon determination that the refrigeration cycle operation cannot be normally carried out, the refrigerant determination unit determines whether a refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is regenerable or not, based on a result of the determination. Thus the determination device is provided by which an effort involved with determination as to whether the refrigerant is regenerable or not can be reduced. 1. A determination method for a refrigerant circuit , the refrigerant circuit comprising a compressor , a condenser , an expansion valve , and an evaporator which are connected to perform a refrigerant cycle operation , receiving signals from a sensor associated with the compressor while performing the refrigerant cycle operation;', 'determining, based on the received signals, whether an error has occurred with the refrigeration cycle operation; and', 'determining, upon determination that an error has occurred, whether a refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is regenerable or not, using the signals received from the sensor and the determined error., 'the determination method comprising2. A determination device for a refrigerant circuit , the refrigerant circuit comprising a compressor , a condenser , an expansion valve , and an evaporator which are connected to perform a refrigerant cycle operation , receive signals from a sensor associated with the compressor while performing the refrigerant cycle operation;', 'determine, based on the received signals, whether an error has ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Refrigeration cycle device and method of operating refrigeration cycle device

Номер: US20220042725A1
Автор: Joseph Paul Bush
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric US Inc

A refrigeration cycle device, comprising: a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant; an outdoor air heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and outside air located outside a target space; an indoor air heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and inside air located inside the target space; a water heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and water; a four-way valve located between an indoor port on the indoor air heat exchanger, an outdoor port on the outdoor air heat exchanger, an input port on the compressor, and an output port on the compressor; a bypass refrigerant line connecting the indoor port to the outdoor port; and a controllable valve located on the bypass refrigerant line, the controllable valve being configured to have an open state that passes the refrigerant and a closed state that prohibits passage of the refrigerant.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Refrigeration cycle apparatus

Номер: US20190024931A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A refrigeration cycle apparatus according to the present invention, a controller is configured to cause a first operation mode and a second operation mode to be executed as operation modes of an air-sending fan. The first operation mode is an operation mode in which an operation of the air-sending fan is started based on a first manipulation performed on an operation unit and the air-sending fan is stopped based on a second manipulation performed on the operation unit. The second operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation of the air-sending fan is started when refrigerant is detected by a refrigerant detection unit, the air-sending fan is not stopped based on the second manipulation, the air-sending fan is stopped based on a third manipulation different from the second manipulation, and the operation of the air-sending fan is restarted based on a fourth manipulation different from the first manipulation.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Refrigeration cycle apparatus

Номер: US20190024951A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a heat exchanger, and a flow switching circuit configured to switch the heat exchanger to act as any one of an evaporator and a condenser, the flow switching circuit is configured to allow refrigerant to flow into the heat exchanger in the same direction both in a case where the heat exchanger acts as an evaporator and in a case where the heat exchanger acts as a condenser, the heat exchanger includes a path switching circuit including a plurality of paths, and the path switching circuit is configured to switch an order of the plurality of paths through which refrigerant flows between an order of the plurality of paths in the case where the heat exchanger acts as an evaporator and another order of the plurality of paths in the case where the heat exchanger acts as a condenser.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Heat Exchange System

Номер: US20190024954A1
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A heat exchange system operating on a vapor compression cycle is capable of operating in both an air conditioning mode and a heat pump mode. The heat exchange system can include a parallel flow heat exchanger that operates as a condenser in one mode and as an evaporator in the other mode. The heat exchanger can include a first, second, and third fluid manifold, with fluid conduits connecting the first and second fluid manifolds, and with additional fluid conduits connecting the second and third fluid manifolds. The heat exchanger can be configured to transfer heat between a working fluid traveling through the fluid conduits and another fluid, such as an air flow passing over the fluid conduits. 1. A heat exchange system capable of operating both an air conditioning mode and a heat pump mode , comprising:a compressor operable to compress and circulate a refrigerant through the heat exchange system;an expansion device operable to expand the refrigerant from a high pressure liquid state to a low pressure two-phase state;a reversing valve operable to direct the flow of refrigerant through the heat exchange system, the reversing valve having a first port fluidly connected to an inlet of the compressor to direct the flow of refrigerant thereto, a second port fluidly connected to an outlet of the compressor to receive the flow of refrigerant therefrom, a third port, and a fourth port;a first fluid flow path extending between the third port of the reversing valve and a first port of the expansion device;a second fluid flow path extending between the fourth port of the reversing valve and a second port of the expansion device, the second fluid flow path including a first branch portion and a second branch portion arranged fluidly in parallel with the first branch portion; anda heat exchanger having a first plurality of fluid conduits and a second plurality of fluid conduits, wherein the first plurality of fluid conduits and the second plurality of fluid conduits provide ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

REGRIGERANT CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200025396A1
Автор: Leon Felipe
Принадлежит: UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY. L.P.

An air source or water sourced packaged self-contained heat pump unit comprises indoor and outdoor sections. Heat exchangers present in these sections transfer heat between the indoor building space and the outdoor ambient. The heat exchangers are connected to form a closed loop and a compressor present in the loop pressurizes the refrigerant. A refrigerant charge control system present controls the charge of refrigerant in the main refrigerant system during heating and cooling modes. A hot-gas heat exchanger is added to the indoor section of the unit downstream of the indoor heat exchanger with respect to the airflow. Valves are used to bypass the flow of refrigerant from the compressor to the hot-gas heat exchanger during regular heating and cooling modes. In the hot-gas reheat mode, the compressed refrigerant is first directed to the hot gas heat exchanger which reheats the air to decrease the relative humidity. The charge control system is active during the hot gas reheat cycle to control the charge of refrigerant in the system. 1. A heat pump unit that distributes its total charge of refrigerant between a main refrigerant system and a refrigerant charge control system conductively engaged to the main refrigerant system , wherein the total charge of refrigerant in the heat pump unit is constant.2. The heat pump unit of claim 1 , wherein the heat pump unit distributes its total charge of refrigerant between a main refrigerant system claim 1 , a refrigerant charge control system conductively engaged to the main refrigerant system claim 1 , and a hot gas reheat system conductively engaged to the main refrigerant system claim 1 , wherein the total charge of refrigerant in the heat pump unit is constant.3. The heat pump unit of comprising:a variable-refrigerant-charge main refrigerant system; anda refrigerant charge control system conductively engaged to the variable-refrigerant-charge main refrigerant system; wherein the total charge of refrigerant in the heat pump ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Data center coolant switch

Номер: US20200029470A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A data center cooling system has an indoor portion wherein heat is absorbed from components in the data center, and an outdoor heat exchanger portion wherein outside air is used to cool a first heat transfer fluid (e.g., water) present in at least the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the cooling system during a first mode. When an appropriate time has been reached to switch from the first mode to a second mode, the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the data cooling system is switched to a second heat transfer fluid, which is a relatively low performance heat transfer fluid (compared to the first fluid). It has a second heat transfer fluid freezing point, lower than the first heat transfer fluid freezing point, and sufficiently low to operate without freezing when the outdoor air temperature drops below a first predetermined relationship with the first heat transfer fluid freezing point.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Heat pump defrosting system and method

Номер: US20180031281A1
Принадлежит: Nortek Air Solutions Canada Inc

A heat pump system for conditioning regeneration air from a space is provided. The heat pump system is operable in a winter mode and/or a summer mode, and may be selectively operated in a defrost mode or cycle. During a defrost mode, hot refrigerant may be used to directly and sequentially defrost the regeneration air heat exchanger. A compressor may be configured to be overdriven during a defrost cycle.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFROST CONTROL

Номер: US20180031289A1
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A system for heating a building via refrigerant includes a coil temperature sensor, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller includes a processing circuit configured to record a system operating parameter and a control step of a control process before performing a sacrificial defrost cycle. The processing circuit is configured to cause the system to perform the sacrificial defrost cycle and operate the system at predefined system operating parameters other than the recorded system operating parameters. The system is configured to cause the system to operate at the recorded system operating parameters and generate calibration data in response to the sacrificial defrost cycle ending. The processing circuit is configured to cause the control process to operate at the recorded control step and cause the system to perform a defrost cycle based on the calibration data, the coil temperature, and the ambient temperature. 1. A system for heating a building via refrigerant , the system comprising:a coil temperature sensor configured to measure a coil temperature of an outdoor coil and an ambient temperature sensor configured to measure an outdoor ambient temperature; record a system operating parameter indicating the current operating status of the system and a control step of a control process before performing a sacrificial defrost cycle, wherein the operating parameter comprises a speed of a compressor;', 'cause the system to perform the sacrificial defrost cycle and operate the system at predefined system operating parameters other than the recorded system operating parameters;', 'cause the system to operate at the recorded system operating parameters and generate calibration data in response to the sacrificial defrost cycle ending, wherein the calibration data is generated by recording the coil temperature and the ambient temperature;', 'cause the control process to operate at the recorded control step; and', 'cause the system to perform a defrost ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Multi-type air conditioner

Номер: US20220049860A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A multi-type air conditioner may include three pipes, including a high-pressure pipe, a low-pressure pipe, and a liquid line which may be connected to a plurality of indoor units, in which some of the indoor units may be operated in a cooling mode and the rest of the indoor units may be operated in a heating mode, such that waste heat from the indoor units operated in the heating mode may be recovered to be used for the indoor units operated in the cooling mode.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20220049869A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, a first expansion device, an outdoor heat exchanger, and a flow switching device are sequentially connected to each other; a hot gas bypass pipe coupling a discharge port of the compressor and the flow switching device to each other; and a controller. The outdoor heat exchanger includes an upper heat exchanger and a lower heat exchanger having passages in parallel with each other. The outdoor heat exchanger includes a plurality of hairpin pipes, which are part of a heat transfer pipe. When the upper heat exchanger is defrosted, all hairpin pipes that are located at a lowermost step of the upper heat exchanger are used as refrigerant inlets. When the lower heat exchanger is defrosted, all hairpin pipes that are located at an uppermost step of the lower heat exchanger are used as refrigerant inlets.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220049871A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes an outdoor unit, a plurality of mode change devices including at least one mode changer including a branch duct and a changing valve, and configured to receive a control signal from the outdoor unit to control an operation of the at least one mode changer. A plurality of indoor units are connected to the outdoor unit or the plurality of mode change devices. The outdoor unit may determine an operation mode to operate the plurality of mode change devices a plurality of times. Each of the plurality of indoor units may detect a temperature change of an indoor heat exchanger in response to the operation of the mode change devices, to determine the number of connected mode changers and a connectable mode changer candidate group based on the temperature change of the indoor heat exchanger. 1. An air conditioner comprising:an outdoor unit;a plurality of mode change devices connected to the outdoor unit, including at least one mode changer including a branch duct and a changing valve, and configured to receive a control signal from the outdoor unit to control an operation of the at least one mode changer; anda plurality of indoor units connected to the outdoor unit or the plurality of mode change devices,wherein the outdoor unit is configured to determine an operation mode of the plurality of mode change devices to operate the plurality of mode change devices a plurality of times; andwherein each of the plurality of indoor units is configured to:detect a temperature change of an indoor heat exchanger in response to the operation of the plurality of mode change devices,determine the number of the mode changers that are connected and a mode changer candidate group of the mode changers that are connectable based on the temperature change of the indoor heat exchanger, andextract a valid mode changer from the determined mode changer candidate group and obtain branch duct connection information.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

HEATING MEDIUM COMPRESSION APPARATUS, AIR CONDITIONER, AND HEATING MEDIUM COMPRESSION METHOD

Номер: US20220049880A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A heating medium compression apparatus includes: first and second compressors compressing a heating medium; suction side and discharge side pipings connecting the first and second compressors to a heat exchanger; a connection piping connecting a discharge side of the first compressor and a suction side of the second compressor in series; and a control unit controlling a flow rate of the heating medium flowing in the suction side piping, the discharge side piping, and the connection piping. The control unit alternatively connects the first or second compressor to the suction side and discharge side pipings, or connects the first and second compressors in series between the suction side and discharge side pipings and performs control such that the flow rate of the heating medium suctioned into the second compressor connected in series becomes higher than that of the heating medium discharged from the first compressor. 1. A heating medium compression apparatus comprising:a first compressor and a second compressor that compress a heating medium;a suction side piping and a discharge side piping that connect the first compressor and the second compressor to a heat exchanger;a connection piping that connects a discharge side of the first compressor and a suction side of the second compressor in series; anda control unit that controls a flow rate of the heating medium flowing in the suction side piping, the discharge side piping, and the connection piping,wherein the control unit alternatively connects the first compressor or the second compressor to the suction side piping and the discharge side piping or connects the first compressor and the second compressor in series between the suction side piping and the discharge side piping and performs control such that the flow rate of the heating medium suctioned into the second compressor connected in series becomes higher than the flow rate of the heating medium discharged from the first compressor.2. The heating medium ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Air conditioner system

Номер: US20220049881A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

An air conditioning system including a four-way valve including a first port, a second port, a third port and a fourth port, at least the first port and the third port are fluidly isolated; a compressor, an output end and an input end of which are in communication with the first port and the third port respectively; a first evaporator, a first end of which is in communication with the third port; a second evaporator and a condenser, first ends of which are in communication with one of the second port and the fourth port respectively; wherein a second end of the condenser, a second end of the first evaporator, and a second end of the second evaporator are in communication at a first node, and a first throttling valve, a second throttling valve and a third throttling valve are respectively disposed between the condenser and the first node.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED CONTAINER

Номер: US20220049885A1
Автор: Twohy Raymond P.
Принадлежит:

A container including a housing defining a product space and including a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system is coupled to the container and is in communication with the product space to condition the product space. The refrigeration system is operably connected to each other and selectively conditions the product space in a low temperature mode and a medium temperature mode. 1. A container comprising:a housing defining a product space;a refrigeration system coupled to the container and in communication with the product space to condition the product space, the refrigeration system operably connected to each other and configured to selectively condition the product space in a low temperature mode and a medium temperature mode.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system is further configured to condition the product space in a cool temperature mode.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein the refrigeration system is further configured to condition the product space in a cool temperature mode and high temperature mode.4. The container of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system is further configured to condition the product space in a high temperature mode.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system is configured to condition the product space at temperatures between −10° Fahrenheit and 130° Fahrenheit without changing components of the refrigeration system.6. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a control system configured to regulate a temperature of the product space via one or both of a change in a speed or a direction of a fan and a change in direction of refrigerant flow via a refrigerant valve7. The container of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system includes a reversable vapor compression system having a compressor claim 1 , a condenser claim 1 , and an evaporator.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the refrigeration system includes a valve fluidly coupled between the compressor and an inlet of the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Outdoor Unit of an Air Conditioning System, Air Conditioning System, and Control Method Thereof

Номер: US20190032968A1
Принадлежит:

A heat recovery variable-frequency multi-split heat pump system and a control method thereof. The system includes an outdoor unit and at least two indoor units. The system is a three-pipe heating recovery multi-split heat pump system designed on the basis of a four-way reversing valve, and one indoor unit thereof is provided with two electronic expansion valves and two heat exchangers so that any indoor unit in the system can operate independently under three working conditions of refrigeration, heating or heat recovery dehumidification. Under multi-split condition, the system can operate under six working conditions, namely, the full-refrigeration working condition, the full-heating working condition, the common-heat-recovery working condition, the common-heat-recovery-dehumidification working condition, the heat recovery dehumidification-refrigeration-combination working condition and the heat recovery dehumidification-heating-combination working condition. Under the heat recovery dehumidification condition, a lower outlet air temperature, during low-temperature dehumidification, is raised by means of heat removal of a condenser so as to achieve the purpose of dehumidification without temperature fall or temperature rise, so that the thermal comfort and efficiency of the system are improved, and the refrigerating capacity and heating capacity of the system are effectively improved. 1. An outdoor unit of an air conditioning system , the outdoor unit comprising a four-way valve , an outdoor heat exchanger , a throttling element , a second electromagnetic valve , a third electromagnetic valve , and a compressor , wherein:an exhaust end of the compressor is connected with an A end of the four-way valve; a B end of the four-way valve is connected with one end of the outdoor heat exchanger, and another end of the outdoor heat exchanger is connected with a first connecting pipe through the throttling element; a C end of the four-way valve is connected with a suction end ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE

Номер: US20190032979A1
Принадлежит:

During a normal operation, a refrigeration cycle device is switched to a refrigerant circuit in which heat contained in a high-pressure refrigerant flowing out of an interior radiator is stored in a heat storage member. When frost is formed on an evaporator, the refrigeration cycle device is switched to another refrigerant circuit in which the exterior heat exchanger is heated and defrosted using heat stored in the heat storage member as a heat source. The heat storage member uses a material formed by adding W (tungsten) as an additive to VO(vanadium dioxide) which is a transition metal oxide having a property of a phase transition between a metal and an insulator. The heat storage member effectively stores or dissipates heat depending on a temperature zone of the refrigerant, thereby suppressing an increase in energy consumption of a compressor. 1. A refrigeration cycle device comprising:a compressor that compresses and discharges a refrigerant;a radiator that dissipates heat from the refrigerant;a decompression device that decompresses the refrigerant; andan evaporator that evaporates the refrigerant, whereinduring a normal operation, a high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor dissipates heat in the radiator, the refrigerant flowing out of the radiator is decompressed by the decompression device, a low-pressure refrigerant decompressed by the decompression device evaporates in the evaporator, and the refrigerant flowing out of the evaporator is drawn into the compressor, the refrigeration cycle device further comprising:a solid heat storage member configured to store heat contained in the high-pressure refrigerant that circulates through a refrigerant flow passage leading from a discharge side of the compressor to an inlet side of the decompression device during the normal operation, whereinthe heat storage member contains a strongly correlated electron-based material that stores or dissipates heat by undergoing a phase transition between a metal ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Air-conditioning device

Номер: US20190032980A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

An air-conditioning device includes: a suction air temperature sensor provided in an indoor unit; a wireless temperature sensor unit separate from the indoor unit; an abnormal condition determining section determining whether or not the wireless temperature sensor unit is in an abnormal condition; an index setting section setting a temperature index value; and a controller controlling operation of the air-conditioning device based on the set temperature index value. While the abnormal condition determining section determines that the wireless temperature sensor unit is in the abnormal condition, the index setting section determines a measurement value of the suction air temperature sensor to be the temperature index value.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH VAPOR INJECTION COMPRESSOR

Номер: US20190032981A1
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An air conditioning system can be toggled between a heating mode, in which heat is withdrawn from a source (e.g., a geothermal source) and deposited into a conditioned space (e.g., a building), and a cooling mode, in which heat is withdrawn from the conditioned space and deposited into the source. The air conditioning system uses a combination of efficiency-enhancing technologies, including injection of superheated vapor into the system's compressor from an economizer circuit, adjustable compressor speed, the use of one or coaxial heat exchangers and the use of electronic expansion valves that are continuously adjustable from a fully closed to various open positions. A controller may be used to control the system for optimal performance in both the heating and cooling modes, such as by disabling the economizer circuit and vapor injection when the system is in the cooling mode. 1. A reversible heat pump system housed in a housing for heating and cooling a space , comprising:a refrigerant circuit through which refrigerant is configured to flow;a variable speed compressor disposed on the refrigerant circuit, the compressor including a compressor inlet, a compressor outlet, and a vapor injection inlet disposed between the compressor inlet and the compressor outlet;a coaxial load heat exchanger disposed on the refrigerant circuit to exchange heat between the refrigerant and either a cooling load or a heating load;a coaxial source heat exchanger disposed on the refrigerant circuit to exchange heat between the refrigerant and a source;a reversing valve disposed on the refrigerant circuit between the compressor and the load and source heat exchangers and selectable to effect a heating mode and a cooling mode, wherein in the heating mode the reversing valve routes the refrigerant from the compressor outlet to the load heat exchanger and routes the refrigerant from the source heat exchanger to the compressor inlet, wherein in the cooling mode the reversing valve routes the ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND AIR HANDLING UNIT

Номер: US20210033302A1
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An air-conditioning apparatus includes a heat source side unit configured to heat or cool a heat medium used as a heat-conveying medium, an air handling side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air that is sent into a building and the heat medium, and an indoor side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between indoor air and the heat medium. The heat source side unit, the air handling side heat exchanger, and the indoor side heat exchanger are connected by piping to each other to form a heat medium cycle circuit through which the heat medium circulates. In the heat medium cycle circuit, a portion of the heat medium heated or cooled by the heat source side unit flows into the indoor side heat exchanger after having passed through the air handling side heat exchanger. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a heat source side unit configured to heat or cool a heat medium used as a heat-conveying medium;an air handling side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air that is sent into a building and the heat medium; andan indoor side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between indoor air and the heat medium,the heat source side unit, the air handling side heat exchanger, and the indoor side heat exchanger being connected by piping to each other to form a heat medium cycle circuit through which the heat medium circulates,in the heat medium cycle circuit, a portion of the heat medium heated or cooled by the heat source side unit flowing into the indoor side heat exchanger after having passed through the air handling side heat exchanger,the heat medium cycle circuit being provided with an air handling side flow rate control device configured to adjust a flow rate of the heat medium that passes through the air handling side heat exchanger.2. The air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , whereinanother portion of the heat medium heated or cooled by the heat source side unit flows into the indoor side heat exchanger without passing through the air ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Dual Compressor Heat Pump

Номер: US20210033315A1
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORPORATION

A vapor compression system () has: first (A; A; A) and second (B; B; B) compressors; first () and second () heat exchangers; and one or more expansion devices (A, B). Means (A, B; A, B, A, B; A, B, A, B) are provided for switching the system between operation in first and second modes using the respective first and second compressors. In the first mode: the first compressor compresses refrigerant; the compressed refrigerant is cooled in the first heat exchanger; the cooled refrigerant is expanded in at least one of the one or more expansion devices; and the expanded refrigerant absorbs heat in the second heat exchanger. In the second mode: the second compressor compresses refrigerant; the compressed refrigerant is cooled in the second heat exchanger; the cooled refrigerant is expanded in at least one of the one or more expansion devices; and the expanded refrigerant absorbs heat in the first heat exchanger. 120120220320. A vapor compression system (; ; ; ) comprising:{'b': 22', '122', '222, 'a first compressor (A; A; A);'}{'b': 22', '122', '222, 'a second compressor (B; B; B);'}{'b': '40', 'a first heat exchanger ();'}{'b': '46', 'a second heat exchanger ();'}{'b': 52', '52', '52, 'one or more expansion devices (; A, B); and'}{'b': 32', '32', '32', '32', '126', '126', '32', '32', '232', '232, 'claim-text': [ the first compressor compresses refrigerant;', 'the compressed refrigerant is cooled in the first heat exchanger;', 'the cooled refrigerant is expanded in at least one of the one or more expansion devices;', 'the expanded refrigerant absorbs heat in the second heat exchanger and returns to the first compressor; and', 'the second compressor is offline; and, 'a first mode wherein, the second compressor compresses refrigerant;', 'the compressed refrigerant is cooled in the second heat exchanger;', 'the cooled refrigerant is expanded in at least one of the one or more expansion devices;', 'the expanded refrigerant absorbs heat in the first heat exchanger and returns ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

Method for operating a chiller

Номер: US20170038110A1
Автор: Jeb W. Schreiber
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

A method of operating a chiller having a closed refrigerant loop including a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. The refrigerant used in the loop defining a pressure-enthalpy curve representative of different phases (vapor, liquid and vapor, and liquid) of the refrigerant at different combinations of pressure and enthalpy. The loop defining a process cycle (compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation) of the refrigerant during operation of the loop relative to the pressure-enthalpy curve of the refrigerant. The method including continuously operating the compressor when a segment of the process cycle corresponds to the refrigerant being in the liquid phase.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

LIQUID-DISTILLING DEVICE

Номер: US20200038775A1
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A liquid distiller device. The device includes a dome impermeable to steam, configured to host the liquid to be distilled in an inferior part of its volume; a heat pump arranged in the interior of the dome and provided with a condenser which releases heat and an evaporator which absorbs heat, respectively conforming a hot part and a cold part of the heat pump; a radiator connected to the hot part of the heat pump, suitable for evaporating the liquid to be distilled; a condenser deposit connected to the cold part of the heat pump and suitable for condensing the evaporated liquid and collecting the distillate and; a collector tube, connected to the condenser deposit for the exit of the distillate. 12-. (canceled)3. A liquid distiller device , comprising: a dome which is transparent and impermeable to steam , the dome configured to host a liquid to be distilled in an inferior part of its volume; a heat pump arranged in the interior of the dome and provided with a condenser which releases heat and an evaporator which absorbs heat, respectively conforming a hot part and a cold part of the heat pump;', 'a radiator connected to the hot part of the heat pump, suitable for evaporating the liquid to be distilled;', 'a condenser deposit connected to the cold part of the heat pump and suitable for condensing the evaporated liquid and collecting the distillate and;', 'a collector tube, connected to the condenser deposit for the exit of the distillate, wherein the dome of the liquid distiller device exhibits an inferior opening conforming an access to its interior for the liquid to be distilled, and can be arranged on the surface where it is required to operate., 'the dome further comprising4. The liquid distiller device claim 3 , according to claim 3 , wherein the surface where it is required to operate is selected from saltwater claim 3 , non-drinkable water claim 3 , or any other liquid.5. A process for obtaining distilled liquids using the liquid distiller device of claim 3 , ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220057100A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a primary-side circuit in which a compressor, a first flow switching device, an outdoor heat exchanger, a second flow switching device, a first expansion device, and a relay heat exchanger are connected by pipes and in which refrigerant circulates; a secondary-side circuit in which the relay heat exchanger, a pump, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers, and heat medium flow control devices are connected by pipes and in which a heat medium circulates; and a controller configured to control the first and second flow switching devices such that in cooling and heating operations, the refrigerant and a heat-source-side fluid flow through the outdoor heat exchanger in opposite directions and the refrigerant flows through the relay heat exchanger in a constant direction. The pump is installed such that the heat medium, the refrigerant flow, and air for an air-conditioning target space flow in particular directions. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a primary-side circuit in which a compressor that compresses refrigerant, a first flow switching device that switches a circulation path of the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and a heat-source-side fluid, a second flow switching device that switches the circulation path of the refrigerant, a first expansion device that is disposed at a pipe between the first flow switching device and the second flow switching device and adjusts a pressure of the refrigerant, and a relay heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and a heat medium different from the refrigerant are connected by pipes and in which the refrigerant circulates;a secondary-side circuit in which the relay heat exchanger, a pump that pressurizes the heat medium, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers, each of which exchanges heat between the heat medium and air for an air-conditioning target space, and heat medium flow control devices, each of which is ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

REVERSIBLE FLOW EVAPORATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220057115A1
Принадлежит: Hyfra Industriekuhlanlagen GmbH

A reversible flow heat exchange system includes a heat exchanger system that includes a canister configured to receive a first fluid from a machine and a heat exchanger disposed within the canister. The reversible flow heat exchange system also includes a cooling system coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to circulate a second fluid between the heat exchanger system and the cooling system and a reversing valve coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to selectively direct a flow of the first fluid in a first direction through the canister and in a second direction through the canister that is opposite the first direction. 1. A reversible flow heat exchange system , the reversible flow heat exchange system comprising:{'claim-text': ['a canister configured to receive a first fluid from a machine; and', 'a heat exchanger disposed within the canister;'], '#text': 'a heat exchanger system comprising:'}a cooling system coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to circulate a second fluid between the heat exchanger system and the cooling system;a reversing valve positioned in-line between a plurality of fluid lines and coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to direct a flow of the first fluid in a first direction through the canister, wherein rotating the reversing valve 90° to the right directs the flow of the first fluid in a second direction through the canister that is opposite the first direction; andwherein the first fluid flows in the first direction for a first time interval and flows in the second direction for a second time interval, wherein the first and second time intervals depend upon a type of the first fluid used in the reversible flow heat exchange system.2. The reversible flow heat exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the reversing valve comprises a first pair of valve openings and a second pair of valve openings claim 1 , each pair of valve openings is coupled together such that the first fluid flows from one opening of the pair of ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

REVERSIBLE DIRECTION THERMAL COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190041924A1
Принадлежит: Intel Corporation

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to receive data related to thermal properties of a first heat source, activate an air mover based on the received data related to the thermal properties of the first heat source, where a majority of the air moved by the air mover is biased in a first direction, determine that the majority of the air should have a bias in a second direction, and reverse a direction of rotation of the air mover to cause the air moved by the air mover to have a bias in the second direction. In an example, the first direction towards the first heat source and the second direction is opposite the first direction and towards a second heat source. 1. At least one machine readable medium comprising one or more instructions that , when executed by at least one processor , causes the at least one processor to:receive data related to thermal properties of a first heat source;activate an air mover based on the received data related to the thermal properties of the first heat source, wherein a majority of air moved by the air mover is biased in a first direction;determine that the majority of the air moved by the air mover should have a bias in a second direction; andreverse a direction of rotation of the air mover to cause the air moved by the air mover to have a bias in the second direction.2. The at least one machine readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the second direction is towards a second heat source and relatively opposite the first direction claim 1 , wherein the first direction is towards the first heat source.3. The at least one machine readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the air mover is a volumetric resistance blower dish fan.4. The at least one machine readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the air mover is a bladed dish fan.5. The at least one machine readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the one or more instructions further cause the at least one processor to:receive data related to ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Control method of multi-split air conditioner, system, and computer readable storage medium

Номер: US20200041152A1

A method for controlling a multi-split air conditioner. The method comprises: detecting whether the degree of superheat of an outdoor unit meets a target requirement, if yes, determining whether a difference value between an average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit and the average exhaust temperature of an outdoor unit system reaches a preset value, if yes, comparing the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit with the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit system, reducing operating frequency of a compressor of the outdoor unit if the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit is greater than the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit system; and increasing the operating frequency of the compressor of the outdoor unit if the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit is less than the average exhaust temperature of the outdoor unit system.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AIR-CONDITIONING OF ENVIRONMENTS IN THE MARINE FIELD

Номер: US20200041171A1
Автор: TROPEA Maurizio
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A method for air-conditioning of watercraft and the like comprising the use of a device with: an electronically controlled variable-r.p.m. compressor, a main gas/water condenser (), at least one environmental heat-exchanger () with an electronically controlled fan (), at least one electronically controlled expansion valve (), and at least one first electronic control unit () programmed for calculating continuously a temperature deviation detected (DeltaT=T_ad-T_a), and as a function of said temperature deviation regulating in combination, the r.p.m. of the compressor (), opening of the flow valve (), and the r.p.m. of the fan of the heat-exchanger (). 1. A method for air-conditioning of watercraft by means of an apparatus of the type comprising:{'b': 1', '10', '19, 'an electronically controlled variable-r.p.m. compressor () for compression of a mass of a phase-change working fluid, supplied by a line () of fluid in the gaseous phase and communicating with a duct () for outlet of a flow of the fluid in the form of compressed gas;'}{'b': 5', '60', '23', '18', '6', '11, 'a main gas/water condenser (, ) communicating with a duct () carrying fluid in the gaseous phase, with a duct for passage of a flow of water () delivered by a purposely provided electronically controlled variable-r.p.m. pump (), and with a line () of fluid in the liquid phase;'}{'b': 3', '13', '11', '10', '13', '13', '15', '16', '14, 'at least one environmental heat-exchanger () comprising one or more evaporation/condensation thermal batteries () communicating with said line () of working fluid in the liquid phase and with said line () of working fluid in the gaseous phase, and provided with evaporation/condensation thermal batteries () (, , ) for thermal conditioning of a flow of air emitted by an electronically controlled fan ();'}{'b': 9', '10', '1', '5, 'an electronically controlled four-way valve () in communication with said gas line (), with the inlet and the outlet of said compressor (), and ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR AIR-CONDITIONING OF ENVIRONMENTS IN THE MARINE FIELD

Номер: US20200041172A1
Автор: TROPEA Maurizio
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An apparatus for air-conditioning of watercraft and the like comprising: an electronically controlled variable-r.p.m. compressor, a main gas/water condenser (), at least one environmental heat-exchanger () with an electronically controlled fan (), at least one electronically controlled expansion valve (), and at least one first electronic control unit () programmed for calculating continuously a temperature deviation detected (DeltaT=T_ad−T_a), and as a function of said temperature deviation regulating in combination, the r.p.m. of the compressor (), opening of the flow valve (), and the r.p.m. of the fan of the heat-exchanger (). 1. A heat-exchanger for exchange of heat between water and a phase-change working coolant , comprising:{'b': 30', '23', '1, 'a tube-nest heat-exchange unit () in thermal contact with a flow of water, set between a line () of flow of working fluid in the gaseous phase for connection with a compressor and a line () of flow of working fluid in the liquid phase;'}{'b': 8', '11', '30, 'an electronically regulated flow valve () set along said line of flow () in the proximity of said heat-exchange unit ();'}{'b': '32', 'at least one sensor () for detection of the condensation/evaporation temperature of the working fluid;'}{'b': 6', '18, 'an electronically controlled water pump () for regulating the rate of the flow of water coming from a source of water (); and'}{'b': 40', '32', '8', '6, 'an electronic control unit () operatively connected to said sensor (), to said valve (), and to said pump () for regulating the flow of coolant and of water on the basis of a difference in temperature between the temperature detected and a desired optimal condensation/evaporation temperature of the working fluid.'}23334. The heat-exchanger according to claim 1 , further comprising internal and/or external means ( claim 1 , ) for accumulating the working fluid treated and condensed at the desired temperature in order to create a thermal flywheel that optimizes ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CHILLER

Номер: US20200041183A1
Автор: Schreiber Jeb W.
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A method of operating a chiller having a closed refrigerant loop including a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. The refrigerant used in the loop defining a pressure-enthalpy curve representative of different phases (vapor, liquid and vapor, and liquid) of the refrigerant at different combinations of pressure and enthalpy. The loop defining a process cycle (compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation) of the refrigerant during operation of the loop relative to the pressure-enthalpy curve of the refrigerant. The method including continuously operating the compressor when a segment of the process cycle corresponds to the refrigerant being in the liquid phase. 1. A chiller system , comprising:a compressor configured to circulate a refrigerant through a refrigerant circuit;a condenser configured to place the refrigerant in thermal communication with a cooling fluid;an evaporator configured to place the refrigerant in thermal communication with a working fluid;a first sensor configured to provide first feedback indicative of a first temperature of the cooling fluid entering the condenser;a second sensor configured to provide second feedback indicative of a second temperature of the working fluid exiting the evaporator; anda controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor, wherein the controller is configured to compare the first feedback to the second feedback, to continuously operate the compressor in response to the first feedback being greater than the second feedback by a predetermined amount, to continuously operate the compressor in response to the first feedback and the second feedback being substantially equal to one another, and to operate the compressor at a minimum speed during free-cooling conditions defined by the second feedback being greater than the first feedback.2. The chiller system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to continuously operate the compressor in response to the second feedback ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20210048216A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A cooling device includes a cooling-side intermediate heat exchanger that causes heat exchange to be performed between a heat medium and a cooling refrigerant that flows in a cooling refrigerant circuit. A heating device includes a heating-side intermediate heat exchanger that causes heat exchange to be performed between the heat medium and heating refrigerant that flows in a heating refrigerant circuit. The cooling device and the heating device are connected in series in a heat-medium circulation circuit in which the heat medium circulates.

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

Air conditioning system

Номер: US20160047577A1
Автор: Takanobu Murakami
Принадлежит: Eco Factory Co Ltd

[Problem] To provide an air conditioning system which includes a convective indoor machine and a radiant indoor machine to prevent separation of lubricating oil in refrigerant and consequently prevent damage to a compressor, and can prevent lowering in reliability of the compressor. [Solution] The air conditioning system includes: an air conditioner having a compressor 3 , an outdoor heat exchanger 4 , an expansion valve 5 , a convective indoor machine 2 and a refrigerant piping connecting them; and a radiant indoor machine 10 which is arranged between the convective indoor machine 2 and the compressor 3 and has a refrigerant pipe having an inner diameter smaller than that of the refrigerant piping.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170045279A1
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An air conditioning system according to the present invention changes a target supply temperature based on a magnitude relationship between an operating frequency of a first compressor and a first frequency at which an operating efficiency of the first compressor reaches a maximum, and a magnitude relationship between an operating frequency of a second compressor and a second frequency at which an operating efficiency of the second compressor reaches a maximum. 1. An air conditioning system , comprising:a first refrigerant circuit in which a first compressor and an indoor heat exchanger are included, and through which refrigerant circulates;an indoor unit configured to cause indoor air in an indoor space to pass through the indoor heat exchanger, and provide the indoor air to the indoor space;a first frequency control unit configured to control an operating frequency of the first compressor so that a temperature of the indoor air becomes a target indoor temperature;a second refrigerant circuit in which a second compressor and a heat exchanger for ventilation are included, and through which refrigerant circulates;a ventilating device configured to introduce outdoor air from an outdoor space, cause the outdoor air to pass through the heat exchanger for ventilation, and provide supply air to the indoor space;a second frequency control unit configured to control an operating frequency of the second compressor so that a temperature of the supply air becomes a target supply temperature; anda set value control unit configured to change a set value of the target supply temperature based on the operating frequency of the first compressor and the operating frequency of the second compressor.2. The air conditioning system of claim 1 , whereinthe set value control unit is configured to change the target supply temperature based ona magnitude relationship between the operating frequency of the first compressor and a first frequency at which an operating efficiency of the first ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Defrost Control Using Fan Data

Номер: US20180045453A1
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

In various implementations, frost in a vapor compression system may be controlled. A property of a fan may be determined. A determination may be made whether a frost event and/or a nonfrost event has occurred based at least partially on the determined fan property. 1. A method of distinguishing between a frost condition and a nonfrost condition in a vapor compression system , the method comprising:determining a change in a fan property;determining a time period in which the change in the fan property occurred;determining if an event has occurred based at least partially on the change in the fan property and the time period;determining that the event is a frost condition if the time period is within a predetermined frost period of time;determining that the event is a slow nonfrost condition if the time period is greater than a predetermined slow amount of time;determining that the event is a sudden nonfrost condition if the time period is less than a predetermined sudden amount of time; andinitiating a defrost cycle if the event is a frost condition.2. The method of further comprising allowing the vapor compression system to operate in response to a request.3. The method of wherein the fan property comprises fan speed claim 1 , air flow rate claim 1 , external static pressure claim 1 , input power claim 1 , change in fan speed claim 1 , change in air flow rate claim 1 , change in external static pressure claim 1 , or change in input power.4. The method of wherein the one or more fan properties comprises temperature.5. The method of wherein the nonfrost condition comprises soiling of a heat exchanger coil in the vapor compression system.6. The method of wherein the fan property comprises a temperature.7. The method of wherein the fan property comprises a change in pressure.8. A vapor compression system comprising:a fan;sensors that measure one or more system properties, the one or more system properties comprising at least a change in a fan property and a time period ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS WITH GAS BYPASS AND METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20220065504A1
Автор: ZOU Yang
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Heat pump systems with a gas bypass tank and that operate in both heating and cooling modes are disclosed. The systems include a first splitting valve that can route liquid refrigerant to either the indoor coil or the outdoor coil, depending on whether the heat pump system is in heating or cooling mode. An expansion valve in the system can lower the pressure of liquid refrigerant leaving a condenser, thereby creating a two-phase fluid comprising liquid refrigerant and vaporized refrigerant. The gas bypass tank can separate liquid refrigerant from vaporized refrigerant. The liquid refrigerant can be supplied to the evaporator of the system, while the vaporized refrigerant can be bypassed to a compressor. The first splitting valve can include a first plurality of switching paths that route the separated liquid refrigerant to either the outdoor coil or the indoor coil. 1. A heat pump system switchable between a heating mode and a cooling mode , the heat pump system comprising:an outdoor coil operable as an evaporator when the heat pump system is in the heating mode and operable as a condenser when the heat pump system is in the cooling mode;an indoor coil operable as the evaporator when the heat pump system is in the cooling mode and operable as the condenser when the heat pump system is in the heating mode; a bypass inlet in fluid communication with an expansion valve and configured to receive two-phase refrigerant from the expansion valve;', 'a liquid outlet; and', 'a vapor outlet; and', 'a first splitting valve comprising:', 'a first splitter inlet in fluid communication with the liquid outlet and configured to receive liquid refrigerant from the gas bypass tank; and', 'a first plurality of switching paths configured to route the liquid refrigerant to one of the outdoor coil or the indoor coil,', 'wherein the first splitting valve routes the liquid refrigerant to the indoor coil when the heat pump system is in the cooling mode, and', 'wherein the first splitting ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20220065511A1
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A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a refrigeration cycle circuit, a bypass flow path, a first valve provided in the refrigeration cycle circuit, a second valve provided at the bypass flow path, a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of an indoor space, a second temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of refrigerant on a liquid side of an indoor heat exchanger, and a notification part. The refrigeration cycle apparatus is able to operate in an operation state where the compressor operates, the indoor heat exchanger functions as an evaporator, and the first valve is open while the second valve is closed. In the operation state, the notification part issues notification of an abnormality of an electronic expansion valve or the first valve when a temperature detected by the second temperature sensor is higher than an evaporation temperature of refrigerant in the refrigeration cycle circuit.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190047369A1
Автор: Kim Jae Yeon
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A heat pump system for vehicle includes a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component; a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve; a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; and a centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , comprising:a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component;a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve;a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; anda centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line, exchanging thermal energy generated at the time of condensing and evaporating a refrigerant circulated therein with heat of a coolant, ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20150052923A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

An air conditioner includes an outdoor fan and a refrigerant circuit having a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an indoor heat exchanger connected to each other. An expansion valve refrigerant discharge control, in which the compressor is driven in a state where the outdoor fan is stopped and the expansion valve is open, is performed when a cooling start noise reduction condition that a state of refrigerant at inlet and outlet ports of the expansion valve is in a one-phase liquid state is satisfied when starting the cooling operation. An expansion valve normal switching control, in which an opening of the expansion valve is reduced and an operating frequency of the compressor is increased, is performed after the expansion valve refrigerant discharge control.

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Refrigeration apparatus

Номер: US20150052927A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A refrigeration apparatus includes a multistage compression mechanism, a heat-source-side main heat exchanger, at least one heat-source-side sub heat exchanger, a usage-side heat exchanger, a switching mechanism, an expansion mechanism and a refrigerant piping group. The refrigerant piping group connects the multistage compression mechanism, the switching mechanism, the heat-source-side main heat exchanger, the heat-source-side sub heat exchanger, the expansion mechanism and the usage-side heat exchanger so that during the heating operation, the heat-source-side main heat exchanger and the heat-source-side sub heat exchanger are connected in series.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Refrigeration apparatus

Номер: US20190048240A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A refrigeration apparatus includes a heat source unit, a utilization unit, and a liquid refrigerant pipe and gas refrigerant pipe. The utilization unit has utilization unit internal pipelines. The liquid refrigerant pipe and the gas refrigerant pipe connect the heat source unit and the utilization unit internal pipelines. A refrigerant circulates through the heat source unit, the utilization unit, the liquid refrigerant pipe, and the gas refrigerant pipe. The refrigerant contains a compound represented by a molecular formula having one or more carbon-carbon unsaturated bonds. A disproportionation inhibitor for reducing a disproportionation reaction of the refrigerant is applied to at least a part of inner surfaces of the liquid refrigerant pipe, the gas refrigerant pipe, and the utilization unit internal pipelines.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190049154A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit in which pipes sequentially connect a compressor, a flow switching device, a heat source side heat exchanger, an expansion device, a load side heat exchanger, and the flow switching device, and configured to perform a cooling operation and a heating operation switched by the flow switching device, an oil separator configured to separate refrigerating machine oil from refrigerant discharged from the compressor, a first bypass passage in which fluid flowing out of the oil separator flows, an auxiliary heat exchanger configured to cool the fluid, a first flow control device configured to control passing of the fluid, a second bypass passage in which liquid refrigerant or two-phase gas-liquid refrigerant flowing through one of the pipes connecting the heat source side heat exchanger and the expansion device flows, and a second flow control device configured to control passing of refrigerant. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit in which pipes sequentially connect a compressor, a flow switching device, a heat source side heat exchanger, an expansion device, a load side heat exchanger, and the flow switching device, and configured to perform a cooling operation and a heating operation switched by the flow switching device, the cooling operation being an operation in which a discharge side of the compressor is connected to the heat source side heat exchanger and a suction side of the compressor is connected to the load side heat exchanger, the heating operation being an operation in which the discharge side of the compressor is connected to the load side heat exchanger and the suction side of the compressor is connected to the heat source side heat exchanger;an oil separator disposed in one of the pipes connecting a discharge unit of the compressor and the flow switching device, and configured to separate refrigerating machine oil from refrigerant discharged from the compressor;a ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Heating and Cooling System, and Heat Exchanger for the Same

Номер: US20190049157A1
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A heating and cooling system includes a heat exchange section to transfer heat between refrigerant and air in both a heating mode and a cooling mode. The heat exchange section includes at least two refrigerant passes. Refrigerant is circuited through the refrigerant passes in the same direction in both the heating mode and the cooling mode, so that the overall flow orientation between the refrigerant passes and the air is a counter-flow orientation in both the heating mode and the cooling mode. 1. A heating and cooling system for exchanging heat between a flow of refrigerant and a flow air , the direction of heat exchange being from the refrigerant to the air when the system is operating in a heating mode and from the air to the refrigerant when the system is operating in a cooling mode , comprising:a first plurality of fluid conduits to transport the flow of refrigerant through a heat transfer section of the heating and cooling system, the flow of air passing through the heat transfer section to exchange heat with the flow of refrigerant as it passes through the first plurality of fluid conduits;a second plurality of fluid conduits to transport the flow of refrigerant through the heat transfer section, the second plurality of fluid conduits being arranged downstream of the first plurality of fluid conduits with respect to the flow of refrigerant when the system is operating in both the heating mode and the cooling mode, the flow of air passing through the heat transfer section to exchange heat with the flow of refrigerant as it passes through the second plurality of fluid conduits, the second plurality of fluid conduits being arranged upstream of the first plurality of fluid conduits with respect to the flow of air when the system is operating in both the heating mode and the cooling mode;an inlet manifold joined to open ends of the first plurality of fluid conduits to deliver the flow of refrigerant thereto;a collection manifold joined to open ends of the second ...

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