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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Device for separating lubricant from a lubricant-refrigerating gas mixture discharged from at least one refrigerant compressor

Номер: US20120011872A1
Принадлежит: Danfoss Commercial Compressors SA

The separating device according to the invention comprises a body delimiting a separating chamber, at least one inlet orifice emerging in the separating chamber and intended to be connected to a discharge orifice of the refrigerant compressor so as to allow a lubricant-refrigerating gas mixture to be introduced into the separating chamber, at least one lubricant outlet orifice emerging in the separating chamber and intended to be connected to a lubricant pan formed in the refrigerant compressor. The separating device comprises a first measuring means arranged to measure the temperature of the lubricant contained in the lubricant pan formed in the refrigerant compressor, and a regulating arranged to regulate the temperature of the lubricant separated in the separating chamber as a function of the temperature of the lubricant measured by said first measuring means.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator and controlling method of the same

Номер: US20120023980A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a refrigerator and a controlling method of the same. A change amount of a refrigerating chamber temperature, or a change amount of a freezing chamber temperature may be calculated per time period, and a load corresponding driving may be executed based on the calculated change amount. This may allow the load corresponding driving to be executed more precisely, reduce power consumption, and enhance stability and efficiency of a system.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for controlling refrigerant flow

Номер: US20120047924A1
Автор: Jianwu Li
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Method and apparatus for refrigerant flow control are disclosed. One exemplary method relates to a method of controlling a flow of a refrigerant in an appliance comprising a refrigerant flow controller and a refrigerant flow valve, wherein the refrigerant flow controller is configured to direct the refrigerant flow valve to one of a substantially fully opened position and a substantially fully closed position. The method comprises directing the refrigerant flow valve, via the refrigerant flow controller, to at least one transition position between the substantially fully opened position and the substantially fully closed position, and operating the appliance with the refrigerant flow valve at the at least one transition position.

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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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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic switching thermoelectric thermal management systems and methods

Номер: US20120096871A1
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A dynamic switching thermoelectric thermal management system and method is disclosed. The thermal management system includes a heat dissipation device, a thermoelectric module, an ambient temperature sensor, a heat source temperature sensor, an energy storage device and a controller. One side of the thermoelectric module is thermally coupled to the heat source and another side is thermally coupled to the heat dissipation device. The controller periodically samples the temperature sensors and dynamically switches the thermoelectric module between a power generation mode in which the thermoelectric module uses the temperature difference between the heat source and ambient to charge the energy storage device, a cooling mode in which the thermoelectric module is powered to create a voltage difference across the thermoelectric module to cool the heat source, and an idle mode. The thermal management system can be integrated into a portable electronic device, for example a portable computing device.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Temperature regulation system with active jetting type refrigerant supply and regulation

Номер: US20120096880A1
Автор: Tai-Her Yang
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention is characterized by an air conditioning system that jets actively a refrigerant into an evaporator in an active jetting manner so as to enhance the diffusibility and uniformity thereof.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Transport refrigeration system, transport refrigeration unit, and methods for same

Номер: US20120111044A1
Автор: Mingfei Gan, Yu H. Chen
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can control temperature within a transport refrigeration unit using remote sensor or sensors. Embodiments can monitor cargo temperature with remote sensor(s) and air temperature to adjust air delivery speed or cooling capacity. Selected operation parameters can be determined with consideration of both energy conservation and/or cargo quality. Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can control temperature within a transport refrigeration unit using a first selected mode of operation or a second mode of operation.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Power savings apparatus for transport refrigeration system, transport refrigeration unit, and methods for same

Номер: US20120137713A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can control conditions such as temperature within a container of a transport refrigeration system. Embodiments can include a controller for controlling the transport refrigeration system to reduce power consumption. Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods for operating the same can control cycling of a transport refrigeration unit to conserve power where a subsequent cycle time in a power savings mode is based on at least one previous cycle time. In addition, components can be enabled based on monitored conditions to reduce power consumption.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Heating system and heating system control method

Номер: US20120152514A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A heating system includes: a heat generation unit which generates heat using electricity supplied through a second power system of a lower electricity rate; a heat storage unit which stores heat generated by the heat generation unit; a heat radiation unit which radiates heat stored in the heat storage unit; and a control unit which causes, when receiving a signal from a power supplier indicating that a supply of electricity through the second power system is to be stopped after an elapse of a predetermined period of time, the heat generation unit generates additional heat that is required while the supply of electricity through the second power system being suspended, during a period of time from when the signal is received to when the supply of electricity through the second power system is stopped.

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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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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Variable power defrost heater

Номер: US20120198863A1
Автор: David L. Hall
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A refrigeration appliance includes a storage compartment. An evaporator cools the storage compartment. A defrost heater is associated with the evaporator. A temperature sensor senses an evaporator temperature and generates a temperature signal based on the evaporator temperature. A controller receives the temperature signal and generates a defrost heater power control signal. A power supply receives the defrost heater power control signal and controls a power level supplied to the defrost heater based on the defrost heater power control signal. A first power level is supplied to the defrost heater during a first heating interval of a defrosting operation, and, based on an evaporator temperature rise occurring during the first heating interval, the controller adjusts the defrost heater power control signal such that an adjusted power level is supplied to the defrost heater during a second heating interval of the defrosting operation.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Parameter control in transport refrigeration system and methods for same

Номер: US20120227427A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

Embodiments of transport refrigeration systems, apparatus, and/or methods for the same can provide exemplary verification for operating characteristics thereof. In one embodiment, a calculated compressor mid stage pressure can be verified using a prescribed relationship to other transport refrigeration system characteristics.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20120234030A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

Provided is an air conditioning apparatus that is capable of suppressing increases in volume and cost of the apparatus and performing more suitable overheating protection. An electric compressor is an inverter-integrated electric compressor integrally including a compressor, an electric motor that drives the compressor, and an inverter including a temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the vicinity of a semiconductor switching device, wherein a controller estimates a discharge temperature of the compressor on the basis of a correlation of respective pressure loading characteristics for the detected temperature of the inverter, for the rotational speed of the compressor, and for the motive force of the compressor in a refrigerating cycle.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Thermal control of thermal chamber in high-performance liquid chromatography systems

Номер: US20120285872A1
Принадлежит: Waters Technologies Corp

A sample manager of a liquid chromatography system implements a thermal system that uses a dual-loop feedback control system to control temperature within a thermal chamber. The sample manager includes an external heatsink disposed externally to the thermal chamber, an internal heatsink disposed within the thermal chamber, and one or more thermoelectric devices thermally coupled to the external and internal heatsinks to transfer heat therebetween in response to a pulse-width modulated power signal. A first temperature sensor disposed within the thermal chamber continuously measures a chamber temperature. A second temperature sensor coupled to the internal heatsink within the thermal chamber continuously measures temperature at the internal heatsink. A feedback control system controls a duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated power signal in response to a target chamber temperature and real-time temperature measurements produced by the first and second temperature sensors.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Cooling system for battery

Номер: US20120297805A1
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A cooling system of a battery which efficiently cools a high voltage battery which is mounted in an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle so as to maintain battery performance by using a refrigeration cycle of an air-conditioning system, which is provided with an electric compressor, outside heat exchanger, inside heat exchanger, and a control device. A refrigerant path of the air-conditioning system for running refrigerant is provided with a branch path having a heat exchanger which bypasses the inside heat exchanger, a medium path connected to the heat exchanger runs another refrigerant for cooling the battery, control valves are provided which adjust the amounts of the refrigerant which flows to the refrigerant path and the branch path, and, when the control valves run the refrigerant to both the refrigerant path and the branch path, the control device increases the speed of the electric compressor.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Thermoelectric Cooling System for a Food and Beverage Compartment

Номер: US20120312030A1
Автор: Qiao Lu
Принадлежит: BE Aerospace Inc

A thermoelectric cooling system includes a thermoelectric device that transfers heat from a cold side to a hot side via a Peltier effect, an air heat exchanger that transfers heat from air to the cold side, and a heat sink that transfers heat from the hot side to a fluid coolant. The system also includes a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of air, and a controller that controls a flow of electrical power to the thermoelectric device according to a temperature measurement. The system also transfers heat from the air heat exchanger to the heat sink via the thermoelectric device according to a heat conduction effect due to a temperature difference between the air heat exchanger and the fluid coolant. The controller may reduce an effective voltage across the thermoelectric device to reduce power consumption of the thermoelectric device.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Heat pump apparatus and operation method for heat pump apparatus

Номер: US20130008194A1
Принадлежит: Mayekawa Manufacturing Co

This description relates to a heat pump and a method of using the heat pump. The heat pump includes a hydraulic compressor that compresses a heat medium, an oil separation and recovery device that separates oil from the heat medium discharged from the compressor and returns the separated oil to the compressor, a condenser that liquefies the heat medium compressed in the compressor, a decompression device that decompresses the heat medium liquefied in the condenser, and an evaporator that causes the heat medium to absorb heat. The aforementioned devices are connected in series and the heat medium is circulated in those devices. The heat medium can be compressed at a compression ratio, at which a discharge temperature from the compressor becomes 150 to 200° C. An intake temperature control unit which can control the temperature of the heat medium taken into the compressor is on the intake side of the compressor.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method of operating a refrigeration system for a mobile cargo container

Номер: US20130055730A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A method of operating a refrigeration system for a refrigerated mobile cargo container includes sensing a temperature outside of the refrigerated mobile cargo container, detecting a position of a door on the refrigerated mobile cargo container, and activating the refrigeration system if the door is open and the temperature outside of the refrigerated mobile cargo container is less than a predetermined value.

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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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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a vapour compression system using a subcooling value

Номер: US20130074535A1
Автор: Frede Schmidt
Принадлежит: Danfoss AS

A vapour compression system comprises a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, e.g. in the form of an expansions valve, and an evaporator arranged along a refrigerant path. A method for operating the vapour compression system comprises the steps of: obtaining a superheat value being representative for the superheat of refrigerant entering the compressor; obtaining a subcooling value being representative for the subcooling of refrigerant entering the expansion device; and operating the expansion device on the basis of the obtained superheat value and on the basis of the obtained subcooling value. The subcooling value is taken into account when operating the expansion device, because variations in the subcooling value have significant influence on the refrigerating capacity of the evaporator at a given opening degree of the expansion device, thereby resulting in a more stable operation of the system. The system may further comprise an internal heat exchanger.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Evaporator refrigerant saturation demand defrost

Номер: US20130086929A1
Автор: Ramond L. Senf, JR.
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A method is disclosed for controlling initiation of a defrost cycle of an evaporator heat exchanger of a refrigeration system operatively associated with a refrigerated transport cargo box. The method includes the steps of establishing an return air-saturation temperature differential equal to the difference of a sensed air temperature of an air flow returning from the cargo box to pass over the heat exchange surface of the evaporator heat exchanger minus a refrigerant saturation temperature of a flow of refrigerant passing through the evaporator heat exchanger, comparing the return air-saturation temperature differential to a set point threshold defrost temperature differential, and if the return air-saturation temperature differential exceeds the set point threshold defrost temperature differential, initiating a defrost cycle for defrosting the evaporator heat exchanger.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for protecting three-phase motors

Номер: US20130120881A1
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A three-phase electric motor of a compressor receives first, second, and third phases from a three-phase power supply. A method for protecting the motor includes, using a line break protector, disconnecting the motor from only the first phase in response to a temperature being greater than a predetermined temperature threshold. The method also includes measuring a first current flowing through the line break protector, and determining a current value based on the first current independent of current in the second and third phases. The method further includes disconnecting the motor from the first, second, and third phases in response to the current value being less than or equal to a predetermined threshold.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Heat pump device, heat pump system, and a control method of three-phase inverter

Номер: US20130152609A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An adder adds a phase θplus, which is n times a size of 60 degrees, to a phase output from a phase switching unit and outputs the phase as a voltage command phase θ. A voltage generation unit generates voltage command value based on the voltage command phase output by the adder and outputs the command value. A drive-signal generation unit, based on an output from the voltage generation unit generates drive signals corresponding to respective switching elements of an inverter, and outputs respective generated drive signals to the corresponding switching elements of the inverter, and generates a high-frequency AC voltage in the inverter.

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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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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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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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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Cooling system control and servicing based on time-based variation of an operational variable

Номер: US20130263611A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Automated control of a cooling system cooling at least one electronic component is provided. The control includes monitoring over a period of time variation of an operational variable of the cooling system or of the at least one electronic component, and based, at least in part, on variation of the operational variable over the period of time, automatically determining whether to adjust control of the cooling system to limit variation of the operational variable. In one implementation, depending on the variation of the operational variable, and whether control of the cooling system has been previously adjusted, the method may further include automatically determining a probability of fail or an expected residual life of the cooling system, and responsive to the predicted probability of fail exceeding a first acceptable threshold or the expected residual life being below a second acceptable threshold, automatically scheduling for a cooling system repair or replacement.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Cooling system control and servicing based on time-based variation of an operational variable

Номер: US20130264044A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Automated control of a cooling system cooling at least one electronic component is provided. The control includes monitoring over a period of time variation of an operational variable of the cooling system or of the at least one electronic component, and based, at least in part, on variation of the operational variable over the period of time, automatically determining whether to adjust control of the cooling system to limit variation of the operational variable. In one implementation, depending on the variation of the operational variable, and whether control of the cooling system has been previously adjusted, the method may further include automatically determining a probability of fail or an expected residual life of the cooling system, and responsive to the predicted probability of fail exceeding a first acceptable threshold or the expected residual life being below a second acceptable threshold, automatically scheduling for a cooling system repair or replacement.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Heat pump device, heat pump system, and method for controlling three-phase inverter

Номер: US20130291578A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A voltage-command correction-value computation unit outputs a correction value for correcting a voltage command value according to a bus voltage. A multiplier calculates a voltage command value acquired by correcting the voltage command value based on the correction value. A voltage-command generation unit generates and outputs three-phase voltage command values based on the corrected voltage command value calculated by the multiplier and a phase. A PWM-signal generation unit generates six drive signals corresponding to switching elements of an inverter based on the three-phase voltage command values outputted by the voltage-command generation unit and a carrier signal. The PWM-signal generation unit outputs the generated drive signals to the corresponding switching elements of the three-phase inverter, to cause the inerter to generate a high-frequency AC voltage.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Fault detection and diagnosis for refrigerator from compressor sensor

Номер: US20130340457A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator, a sealed refrigerant system, and method are provided where the refrigerator includes at least a refrigerated compartment and a sealed refrigerant system including an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, a controller, an evaporator fan, and a condenser fan. The method includes monitoring a frequency of the compressor, and identifying a fault condition in the at least one component of the refrigerant sealed system in response to the compressor frequency. The method may further comprise calculating a compressor frequency rate based upon the rate of change of the compressor frequency, wherein a fault in the condenser fan is identified if the compressor frequency rate is positive and exceeds a condenser fan fault threshold rate, and wherein a fault in the evaporator fan is identified if the compressor frequency rate is negative and exceeds an evaporator fan fault threshold rate.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Monitoring A Refrigeration-Cycle System

Номер: US20140000291A1
Автор: Lawrence Kates
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A monitoring system for monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is disclosed. A condenser unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of a condenser unit, the condenser unit including a condenser and a compressor. An evaporator unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of an evaporator unit, the evaporator unit including an evaporator and a fan. An electrical sensor measures an electrical quantity indicative of power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system. A processing system calculates an efficiency of the refrigerant-cycle system based on the power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system, the operating characteristic of the condenser unit, and the operating characteristic of the evaporator unit.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Cooling system and cooling method

Номер: US20140000300A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

A cooling system includes; an evaporator evaporating a refrigerant by heat exchange with room air; a water-cooled condenser being arranged above the evaporator and condensing the refrigerant by heat exchange with cold water; a cold-water flow control valve controlling the flow rate of the cold water supplied to the water-cooled condenser; a refrigerant cooling tower being arranged above the evaporator and condensing the refrigerant by heat exchange with outside air; a blower being arranged at the refrigerant cooling tower and blowing the outside air; a refrigerant-temperature detector detecting the temperature of the refrigerant condensed by the water-cooled condenser and/or the refrigerant cooling tower; and a controller changing at least one of the opening in the cold-water flow control valve and the rotational speed of a motor in the blower according to the temperature.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

System And Method For Monitoring Compressor Floodback

Номер: US20140033746A1
Автор: Daniel L. McSweeney
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A system and method for a compressor includes a compressor connected to an evaporator, a suction sensor that outputs a suction temperature signal corresponding to a suction temperature of refrigerant entering the compressor, and a control module connected to the suction sensor. The control module determines a saturated evaporator temperature, calculates a suction superheat temperature based on the saturated evaporator temperature and the suction temperature, and monitors a floodback condition of the compressor by comparing the suction superheat temperature with a predetermined threshold. When the suction superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold, the control module increases a speed of the compressor or decreases an opening of an expansion valve associated with the compressor.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Methods and systems to increase evaporator capacity

Номер: US20140033748A1
Принадлежит: Thermo King Corp

Embodiments to increase the capacity of the evaporator of a vapor-compression refrigeration system are described. The refrigeration system may be configured to have a first stage suction line heat exchanger and a second stage suction line heat exchanger. The refrigerant exiting the evaporator can be heated by the first heat exchanger. A thermal bulb of an expansion device, such as a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) can be positioned downstream of the first heat exchanger. The thermal bulb is capable of regulating a variable volume of refrigerant through the expansion device in response to temperature changes. Thus, the superheat refrigerant vapor region in the evaporator can be reduced, thereby increasing the efficiency of the refrigeration system. The refrigerant exiting the evaporator is a liquid/vapor refrigerant mixture. The mixture can be vaporized to a refrigerant vapor in the first heat exchanger.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Heating and/or cooling system and related methods

Номер: US20140034285A1
Автор: Anthony Robinson
Принадлежит: ESG Pool Ventilation LTD

A method of heating and/or cooling an area to a desired temperature comprising using a heat pump having an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and an expansion control means each connected by a refrigerant pipe work system and the method comprising monitoring the temperature of an environment in which the evaporator is operating and using a system controller to vary in response to the monitored temperature, the temperature at which gas condenses to a fluid within the condenser to keep it as low as possible whilst maintaining the condensing temperature a predetermined amount above the desired temperature and/or also varying in response to the monitored temperature, the temperature at which a liquid expands to a gas within the evaporator in order to reduce the difference between the evaporating and condensing temperatures.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus for controlling relative humidity in a container

Номер: US20140041402A1
Принадлежит: Thermo King Corp

In one embodiment, a method of operating a refrigeration system includes measuring a relative humidity of a container and comparing the measured relative humidity to a humidity set point. The method also includes operating evaporator fans of a refrigeration system when the measured relative humidity is above the humidity set point.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Protection and diagnostic module for a refrigeration system

Номер: US20140069121A1
Автор: Hung M. Pham
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A system is provided and may include a compressor functioning in a refrigeration circuit. An ambient temperature sensor may produce a signal indicative of an ambient temperature. Processing circuitry may calculate an energy efficiency rating of the refrigeration circuit and may generate a relationship of the calculated energy efficiency rating and ambient temperature. The processing circuitry may compare the calculated energy efficiency rating to a base energy efficiency rating to determine if a fault condition exists.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Refrigerant Compressor

Номер: US20150000315A1
Автор: Blumhardt Rolf
Принадлежит:

In order to improve a refrigerant compressor comprising a drive motor and a compressor unit which compresses a refrigerant entering through a suction inlet and allows it to exit through a pressure outlet in such a way that it works as reliably as possible, it is proposed that the refrigerant compressor comprise a compressor monitoring system which is integrated into a compressor control system and which determines a compressor condition by means of a first condition value that corresponds to a first saturation temperature in the suction inlet and a second condition value that corresponds to a second saturation temperature in the pressure outlet, and which compares the compressor condition with permissible compressor conditions lying in a given deployment field of a deployment diagram and initiates a process of switching-off the refrigerant compressor if the compressor condition departs from the deployment field. 1. A refrigerant compressor comprisinga drive motor anda compressor unit which compresses a refrigerant entering through a suction inlet and allows it to exit through a pressure outlet,the refrigerant compressor comprising a compressor monitoring system which is integrated into a compressor control system and which determines a compressor condition by means of a first condition value that corresponds to a first saturation temperature in the suction inlet and a second condition value that corresponds to a second saturation temperature in the pressure outlet, and which compares the compressor condition with permissible compressor conditions lying in a given deployment field of a deployment diagram and initiates a process of switching-off the refrigerant compressor if the compressor condition departs from the deployment field.2. A refrigerant compressor in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the deployment field of the permissible compressor conditions is stored in a memory of the compressor monitoring system such as to be unchangeable by the user.3. A ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20150000318A1
Принадлежит: Dometic S.a.r.l.

The invention relates to a cooling device, comprising at least one re-generatively operated primary cooling circuit, in particular a solar-powered cooling circuit, wherein the cooling circuit has at least one compressor, at least one condenser, at least one evaporator, at least one cooling space, at least one temperature sensor for measuring the cooling space temperature (T) in the cooling space, and a controller. A desired temperature value (SET) of the cooling space and a comparison temperature value (T) can be stored in the controller. The invention is characterised in that the cooling of the cooling space can be interrupted by the controller and the comparison temperature value (T) can be changed by the controller depending upon the time and/or the cooling space temperature (T). The invention further relates to a method for controlling a cooling device, which is characterised in that the comparison temperature value (T) corresponds to the desired temperature value (SET) when the controller is switched on, and the cooling of the cooling space is interrupted when the actual cooling space temperature (T) has reached the comparison temperature value (T). In this connection, the comparison temperature value (T) is reduced after a predetermined time period (t) by a stored correction value (d), so long as the actual cooling space temperature (T) has not reached the comparison temperature value (T) within the predetermined time period (t). 1. A cooling device comprising at least one regeneratively operated primary cooling circuit , in particular a solar-operated cooling circuit , wherein the cooling circuit has at least one compressor , at least one condenser , at least one evaporator , at least one cooling space , at least one temperature sensor for measuring the cooling space temperature in the cooling space , and a controller , wherein a desired temperature value of the cooling spaces and a comparison temperature value can be stored in the controller ,wherein the ...

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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

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220003467A1
Принадлежит:

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a load-side heat exchanger including a first heat exchanger disposed on a windward of a second heat exchanger in a direction of an air flow generated by an air-sending device. The air flow passing through the first heat exchanger passes through a second heat exchanger. During cooling operation, a bypass valve causes a part of refrigerant flowing through a first refrigerant pipe to flow through a coupling pipe through a bypass pipe. During heating operation, the bypass valve blocks a flow of the refrigerant flowing from the coupling pipe toward the first refrigerant pipe through the bypass pipe, and causes all of the refrigerant flowing through the coupling pipe to flow from the coupling pipe to the first heat exchanger. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a refrigerant circuit through which refrigerant circulates, the refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a refrigerant flow switching device, a heat source-side heat exchanger, a decompression device, a load-side heat exchanger, a first refrigerant pipe, a coupling pipe, and a second refrigerant pipe, the load-side heat exchanger including a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger, the first refrigerant pipe connecting the decompression device and the first heat exchanger, the coupling pipe connecting the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, the second refrigerant pipe connecting the second heat exchanger and the refrigerant flow switching device;an air-sending device configured to generate an air flow passing through the load-side heat exchanger;a bypass pipe connecting the first refrigerant pipe and the coupling pipe; anda bypass valve disposed in the bypass pipe,the refrigerant flow switching device being configured to switch between cooling operation that causes the refrigerant with low pressure flowing out from the load-side heat exchanger to be suctioned into the compressor and heating operation that causes the refrigerant with high ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle air conditioning device

Номер: US20160001636A1

The vehicle air conditioning device is equipped with: a heater core that imparts heat to air flowing to the vehicle cabin interior by flowing a high temperature cooling liquid; a first water-refrigerant heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the cooling liquid and the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant in a heat pump, thus condensing the refrigerant; a flow rate adjustment means that adjusts the flow rate of the cooling liquid flowing through the heater core and the first water-refrigerant heat exchanger; and a control unit that performs air conditioning control. The control unit controls the flow rate adjustment means, and adopts a configuration that for a predetermined time period from the starting up of the heat pump, sets the flow rate of the cooling liquid to a second flow rate that is lower than a first flow rate during standard operating.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Valve Controller, Valve Controlling Method, Refrigeration And Cold Storage System, Device And Method For Controlling The System

Номер: US20170003059A1
Автор: Ogawa Yoshio
Принадлежит:

To provide a motor-driven valve with a small number of parts, with excellent assemblage, capable of maintaining a large valve port diameter even downsized, and to prevent deterioration of housing environment due to sound caused by the impact and shortened life that are generated by collisions of closing limit stopper parts. A motor-driven valve according to the present invention comprises: a male screw member rotating in accordance with a rotation of a rotor of an electric motor and engaging with a female screw member fixed to a valve main body; a valve body contacting to and separating from a valve seat in the valve main body by a rotation of the male screw member; two stopper parts rotating in accordance with the rotation of the rotor of the electric motor; an opening limit stopper part mounted to the female screw member, the opening limit stopper part contacting with one of the two stopper parts in a fully-opened state of the motor-driven valve to restrict the rotation of the male screw member in a direction that the motor-driven valve opens; and a closing limit stopper part mounted to the female screw member, the closing limit stopper part contacting with another stopper part in a fully-closed state of the motor-driven valve to restrict the rotation of the male screw member in a direction that the motor-driven valve closes. 119-. (canceled)20. A controller for controlling operation of a refrigeration cycle , said refrigeration cycle having temperature sensors for separately detecting a temperature of a refrigerant at inlet and outlet of an evaporator , said controller controlling said operation by controlling a valve opening of a motor-driven valve based on a detected value of each temperature sensor to control flow rate of the refrigerant , said controller comprising:valve opening setting means for performing one of setting and changing an emergency valve opening of the motor-driven valve to an intermediate valve opening between a fully-closed state and a fully ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170003060A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is an air-conditioning apparatus that can suppress occurrence of disproportionation (an autolytic reaction) when HFO1123 refrigerant or a refrigerant mixture containing HFO1123 is applied. The air-conditioning apparatus of the present invention includes a controller controlling at least one of an operation frequency of a compressor an opening degree of an expansion valve and an air amount of a fan sending air to a heat-source-side heat exchanger so that a temperature and a pressure of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor do not exceed threshold values. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a heat-source-side heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a user-side heat exchanger are sequentially connected, and refrigerant circulates therethrough, the refrigerant being HFO1123 refrigerant or a refrigerant mixture containing HFO1123;a bypass branching from a pipe connecting the expansion valve and the user-side heat exchanger and connecting at a suction side of the compressor;a vessel provided to the bypass; anda controller configured to, at a time of a pump down operation in which the refrigerant discharged from the compressor is stored in the vessel via the bypass, control at least one of an operation frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the expansion valve, and an air amount of a fan sending air to the heat-source-side heat exchanger so that a temperature and a pressure of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor do not exceed threshold values.2. The air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a discharge pressure sensor configured to detect the pressure of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor; anda suction pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of the refrigerant sucked into the compressor,wherein the controller calculates the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor from detection values of the discharge pressure sensor and ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ACTIVE CLEARANCE MANAGEMENT IN SCREW COMPRESSOR

Номер: US20200003214A1
Принадлежит:

A compressor includes a housing defining a working chamber. The housing further includes a bore and an endplate disposed toward a discharge end. The compressor further includes a rotor having helical threads, the rotor being configured to be housed in the bore, a rotor clearance, a controllable bearing supporting the rotor, and a controller configured to control the controllable bearing such that the controllable bearing moves the rotor in a manner to reduce and/or enlarge the rotor clearance. 110-. (canceled)11. An HVAC system , comprising ,a fluidically connected fluid circuit including,a condenser,an expansion device disposed downstream of the condenser,an evaporator disposed downstream of the expansion device, a housing,', 'two bores within the housing,', 'an endplate disposed toward a high pressure end,', 'two rotors having intermeshing helical threads, the rotors being configured to be housed in the bores,', 'a rotor-to-rotor clearance defined between the two rotors,', 'a rotor-to-bore clearance defined between one of the rotors and an interior surface of the bores,', 'a rotor to endplate clearance defined between one of the rotors and the endplate,', 'a controllable bearing supporting one of the two rotors, and', 'a controller configured to control the controllable bearing such that the controllable bearing moves the one of the two rotors in a manner to reduce or enlarge the rotor-to-rotor, rotor-to-bore, or rotor to endplate clearances., 'a compressor disposed downstream of the evaporator and upstream of the condenser, the compressor including,'}12. The HVAC system according to claim 11 , wherein the housing further includes claim 11 ,an intake port disposed toward an opposite end from the discharge end,a discharge port disposed toward the discharge end, anda compression chamber defined by the helical threads of the two rotors and an interior surface of the housing, the compression chamber being configured to move from the intake port to the discharge port ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Absorption cooling system with falling film and/or agitated thin film evaporator

Номер: US20180003415A1

A solar powered absorption cooling system employing refrigerant-absorbent solutions such as water and lithium bromide and hybrid storage capabilities, and a method of employing the system in refrigeration and air conditioning units. The system includes a first temperature control valve and second temperature control valve that together regulate the flow of solar heating fluid into the generator and substantially reduce absorbent crystal formation.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP AND METHOD FOR PUMPING HEAT IN A FREE COOLING MODE

Номер: US20180003417A9
Принадлежит:

A heat pump includes an evaporator with an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet; a compressor for compressing operating liquid evaporated in the evaporator; and a condenser for condensing evaporated operating liquid compressed in the compressor, wherein the condenser includes a condenser inlet and a condenser outlet, wherein the evaporator inlet is connected to a return from a region to be heated, and wherein the condenser inlet is connected to a return from a region to be cooled. 1. A heat pump , comprising:an evaporator with an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet;a compressor for compressing operating liquid evaporated in the evaporator; anda condenser for condensing evaporated operating liquid compressed in the compressor, wherein the condenser comprises a condenser inlet and a condenser outlet,wherein the evaporator inlet is connected to a return from a region to be heated, andwherein the condenser inlet is connected to a return from a region to be cooled.2. The heat pump according to claim 1 , further comprising:a switch for separating the evaporator inlet from the return from the region to be heated and for connecting the return from the region to be cooled to the evaporator inlet; andfor separating the condenser inlet from the return from the region to be cooled and for connecting the return from the region to be heated to the condenser inlet.3. The heat pump according to claim 2 , further comprising:a first changeover switch whose input is coupled to the return of the region to be cooled;a second changeover switch whose output is coupled to the evaporator inlet;a third changeover switch whose output is coupled to the condenser inlet, anda fourth changeover switch whose input is coupled to the return of the region to be heated.4. The heat pump according to claim 3 ,wherein a first output of the first changeover switch is connected to a first input of the third changeover switch,wherein a second output of the first changeover switch is coupled to a ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerant Compressor System

Номер: US20180003422A1
Автор: Andreas Schulaks
Принадлежит: Bitzer Kuehlmaschinenbau GmbH and Co KG

In order to improve the operational reliability of a refrigerant compressor system that includes a first refrigerant line that conducts expanded refrigerant, a second refrigerant line that conducts compressed refrigerant, at least one refrigerant compressor that is arranged between the first and the second refrigerant line and is driven by a motor, and a control unit for operating the refrigerant compressor system, it is proposed that the control unit should have a first central processing unit and at least one input/output unit for control variables that communicates with the first central processing unit, and that there should be associated with the first central processing unit a second central processing unit which, in the event of a failure of the first central processing unit, takes over the control functions for the purpose of controlling the refrigerant compressor system.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Air conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20180003424A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

Provided is an air conditioning apparatus that is capable of suppressing increases in volume and cost of the apparatus and performing more suitable overheating protection. An electric compressor is an inverter-integrated electric compressor ( 10 ) integrally including a compressor ( 5 ), an electric motor ( 6 ) that drives the compressor ( 5 ), and an inverter ( 7 ) including a temperature sensor ( 11 ) that detects the temperature in the vicinity of a semiconductor switching device, wherein a controller ( 3 ) estimates a discharge temperature of the compressor ( 5 ) on the basis of a correlation of respective pressure loading characteristics for the detected temperature of the inverter ( 7 ), for the rotational speed of the compressor ( 5 ), and for the motive force of the compressor ( 5 ) in a refrigerating cycle ( 2 ).

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

CHILLER CONTROL DEVICE, CHILLER, AND CHILLER DIAGNOSTIC METHOD

Номер: US20170003679A1
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

This chiller control device () is provided with: a storage unit () which stores operation data detected at each site in a turbo chiller; a compression unit () which, when the size of the operation data accumulated over time in the storage unit () becomes too large, converts the operation data each time a condition depending on the type of operation data is met, thereby compressing the data size; and a diagnostic unit () which evaluates the state of the turbo chiller on the basis of the operation data converted by the compression unit (). By this means, the state of the chiller can be diagnosed without increasing the storage capacity of the storage medium that stores operation data of the turbo chiller. 1. A chiller control device , comprising:storage means for storing operation data which is detected at each site in a chiller;compression means for converting, when the size of the operation data accumulated in the storage means over time increases, the operation data each time a condition corresponding to the type of the operation data is met, and compressing the data size; andstate evaluation means for evaluating the state of the chiller on the basis of the operation data which is converted by the compression means.2. The chiller control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the compression means compresses the data size by smoothing the operation data for every division corresponding to a size of an operation parameter of the chiller, andwherein the state evaluation means calculates a difference between the operation data compressed by the compression means and a reference value corresponding to the division, and evaluates the operation state of the chiller by comparing the difference and a threshold value corresponding to the division.3. The chiller control device according to claim 2 ,wherein the state evaluation means informs a different evaluation result according to a deviation state between the difference and the threshold value.4. A chiller comprising the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

HVAC REFRIGERANT CHARGING AND RELIEVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200003467A1
Принадлежит:

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system may include a refrigerant loop to circulate refrigerant, a first valve, a second valve, a sensor to measure parameters of the refrigerant, a refrigerant tank fluidly coupled to the refrigerant loop via the valves, and control circuitry communicatively coupled to the sensor, the first valve, and the second valve. The control circuitry may determine environmental conditions and detect whether an undercharge or overcharge condition is present in the refrigerant loop based at least in part on the environmental conditions and the measured parameters. The control circuitry may also instruct the first valve to open when the undercharge condition is detected to facilitate flowing refrigerant from the refrigerant tank into the refrigerant loop and instruct the second valve to open when the overcharge condition is detected to facilitate flowing refrigerant from the refrigerant loop into the refrigerant tank. 1. A refrigerant circuit comprising:a conduit configured to circulate a refrigerant;a first valve fluidly coupled to the conduit, the first valve having an open position of the first valve and a closed position of the first valve;a second valve fluidly coupled to the conduit, the second valve having an open position of the second valve and a closed position of the second valve;a sensor configured to measure parameters of the refrigerant in the conduit;a tank fluidly coupled to the conduit; and detect whether an undercharge condition or an overcharge condition is present in the refrigerant circuit based on the parameters of the refrigerant measured by the sensor;', 'instruct the first valve to the open position when the undercharge condition is detected to facilitate flowing refrigerant from the tank into the refrigerant circuit; and', 'instruct the second valve to the open position when the overcharge condition is detected to facilitate flowing refrigerant from the conduit into the tank., 'control circuitry ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200003468A1
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A system includes a flash tank, a first load, a second load, a first compressor, a second compressor, a first valve, and a second valve. The flash tank stores a refrigerant. The first and second loads use the refrigerant to cool first and second spaces. The first compressor compresses the refrigerant from the first load during a first mode of operation and a flash gas from the flash tank during a second mode of operation. The second compressor compresses a mixture of the refrigerant from the first and second loads during the first mode of operation. The first valve directs the flash gas from the flash tank to the first compressor during the second mode of operation. The second valve directs the compressed flash gas from the first compressor to the first load during the second mode of operation to defrost the first load. 1. A system comprising:a flash tank configured to store a refrigerant;a first load configured to use the refrigerant from the flash tank to cool a first space proximate the first load;a second load configured to use the refrigerant form the flash tank to cool a second space proximate the second load; compress the refrigerant from the first load during a first mode of operation; and', 'compress a flash gas from the flash tank during a second mode of operation;, 'a first compressor configured toa second compressor configured to compress a mixture of the refrigerant from the first load and the refrigerant from the second load during the first mode of operation; close during the first mode of operation; and', 'direct the flash gas from the flash tank to the first compressor during the second mode of operation; and, 'a first valve configured to close during the first mode of operation; and', 'direct the compressed flash gas from the first compressor to the first load during the second mode of operation to defrost the first load., 'a second valve configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first valve is further configured to direct the refrigerant ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

HEAT EXCHANGE UNIT

Номер: US20190003469A1
Принадлежит: AGC Inc.

A heat exchange unit includes a compressor configured to compress a working medium that circulates through a refrigerating cycle, the working medium including 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene, a heat exchanger provided in the refrigerating cycle, and a heat dissipation means configured to dissipate heat generated in the compressor without using the working medium. 1. A heat exchange unit comprising:a compressor configured to compress a working medium that circulates through a refrigerating cycle, the working medium comprising 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene;a heat exchanger provided in the refrigerating cycle; anda heat dissipation means configured to dissipate heat generated in the compressor without using the working medium.2. The heat exchange unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the heat dissipation means comprises a blower configured to increase an air flow flowing along a surface of the heat exchanger to enhance heat exchange in the heat exchanger so that an air flow sent from the blower is used to dissipate the heat generated in the compressor andthe heat exchanger unit further comprises a partition that separates a space where the blower is provided from a space where the compressor is provided, andwherein the partition has a vent hole formed therein at a position corresponding to the compressor.3. The heat exchange unit according to claim 2 , comprising an air deflector that directs a part of the air flow sent from the blower toward the compressor.4. The heat exchange unit according to claim 3 , wherein the air deflector is configured to be rotatable toward the compressor.5. The heat exchange unit according to claim 2 , wherein the blower comprises a wind direction changing part that changes the direction of wind of the blower toward the compressor.6. The heat exchange unit according to claim 5 , comprising:a detecting part that detects a temperature of the working medium discharged from the compressor;a determination part that determines whether or not the temperature of the ...

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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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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Heat exchange system for vehicle and air conditioning system for vehicle

Номер: US20210008962A1
Автор: Masakazu Tani
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

It provides an operation part calculating an energy recovered by the heat exchanger in the heat exchanger and energies consumed by the air blower for absorption and the air blower for discharge and determining which of the energy recovered by the heat exchange and the energies consumed by the air blower for absorption and the air blower for discharge is greater, and a control part controlling at least one of the air blower for absorption and the air blower for discharge so that the energy consumed by the air blower for absorption and the air blower for discharge becomes small when the operation part determines that the energy consumed by the air blower for absorption and the air blower for discharge is greater than the energy recovered by the heat exchanger.

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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

Compressor Operation Management In Air Conditioners

Номер: US20170010032A1
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc

In various implementations, compressor operation in an air conditioner may be managed by maintaining oil viscosity, a temperature differential, compressor sump temperature, and/or suction pressure. Properties of the air conditioner or portions thereof, such as the compressor, may be determined. To manage compressor operations, operation(s) of the air conditioner may be adjusted based on one or more of the determined properties.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

COMBINED HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170010051A1
Автор: CONNOLLY Steve
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We describe a combined heating and cooling system, the system comprising: a working fluid circuit comprising a compressor, a gas cooler and an evaporator; a heating circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said gas cooler; and a cooling circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said evaporator; wherein said heating circuit further comprises a thermal storage tank, in particular a stratified thermal storage tank, controllably coupled to said heating circuit to controllably store heat for said heating circuit. 1. A combined heating and cooling system , the system comprising:a working fluid circuit comprising a compressor, a gas cooler and an evaporator;a heating circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said gas cooler; anda cooling circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said evaporator;wherein said heating circuit further comprises a thermal storage tank, in particular a stratified thermal storage tank, controllably coupled to said heating circuit to controllably store heat for said heating circuit.2. A combined heating and cooling system as claimed in wherein said heating circuit further comprises a thermal dump controllably coupled to said heating circuit to controllably dump heat from said heating circuit.3. A combined heating and cooling system as claimed in wherein said stratified thermal storage tank comprises a set of heat storage temperature sensors at different stratified levels within the tank claim 1 , the combined heating and cooling system further comprising a heating side control system responsive to said storage temperature sensors to control storage of heat in said thermal storage tank and dumping of heat from said heating circuit.4. A combined heating and cooling system as claimed in wherein said heating side control system is configured to control said compressor to maintain thermal energy stored in said stratified thermal storage tank within a target range.5. A combined ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

CARBON DIOXIDE COOLING SYSTEM WITH SUBCOOLING

Номер: US20220026117A1
Автор: Uselton Robert B.
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A subcooling controller includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor measures one or more of a temperature external to a first heat exchanger that removes heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant, a temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant, and a pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant. The processor determines that one or more of the measured temperature external to the first heat exchanger, the temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant, and the pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant is above a threshold and in response to that determination, activates a subcooling system. The subcooling system includes a condenser, a second heat exchanger, and a compressor. The condenser removes heat from a second refrigerant. The second heat removes heat from the carbon dioxide refrigerant stored in a flash tank. The compressor compresses the second refrigerant from the second heat exchanger and sends the second refrigerant to the condenser. 1. A subcooling controller comprising: a temperature external to a first heat exchanger configured to remove heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant, the first heat exchanger further configured to send the carbon dioxide refrigerant to a flash tank;', 'a temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant; and', 'a pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant; and, 'a sensor configured to measure one or more of determine that one or more of the measured temperature external to the first heat exchanger, the measured temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant, and the measured pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant is above a threshold;', a condenser configured to remove heat from a second refrigerant;', 'a second heat exchanger coupled to an exterior surface of the flash tank, the second heat exchanger configured to receive the second refrigerant from the condenser, the second heat exchanger further configured to remove heat from the carbon dioxide refrigerant stored in the flash tank; and', 'a compressor configured to compress the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-COMPRESSOR CLIMATE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190009648A1
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Disclosed are climate systems and methods for control the climate systems. A climate system includes a plurality of compressors, a first heat exchanger disposed downstream of the compressors and a second heat exchanger disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger. The compressors and heat exchangers are fluidly connected by refrigerant lines to form a refrigerant circuit. The climate system also includes a controller that controls the operation of the compressors to draw back lubricant to the compressors without use of an oil equalization system. 1. A climate system for conditioning air within a compartment of a vehicle , comprising:a first compressor that includes a first oil sump;a second compressor that includes a second oil sump, independent of the first oil sump;a first refrigerant-to-air heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the first and second compressors and thermally coupled to an exterior of the vehicle;a second refrigerant-to-air heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the first refrigerant-to-air heat exchanger and thermally coupled to the compartment of the vehicle;refrigerant lines fluidly connecting the first and second compressors and the first and second heat exchangers to form a refrigerant circuit; anda controller communicatively coupled to the first and second compressors and including instructions that are configured to selectively draw back compressor oil from the refrigerant lines to at least one of the first and second oil sumps by adjusting an operating speed of at least one of the first and second compressors.2. The climate system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:draw oil back to the first oil sump by lowering a speed of the first compressor for a first time period; anddraw oil back to the second oil sump by lowering a speed of the second compressor for a second time period.3. The climate system of claim 1 , wherein the first oil sump and the second oil sump are not connected by an oil equalizing system.4. The climate system ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigeration System with Separate Feedstreams to Multiple Evaporator Zones

Номер: US20180010830A1
Автор: Scherer John
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A refrigeration system has: (a) a fluid tight circulation loop including a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the evaporator having at least three evaporator zones, each evaporator zone having an inlet port, the circulation loop being further configured to measure the condition of the refrigerant with a refrigerant condition sensor disposed within the evaporator upstream of the evaporator outlet port; and control the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator based upon the measured condition of the refrigerant within the evaporator, and (b) a controller for controlling the flow rate of refrigerant to the evaporator based upon the measured condition of the refrigerant within the evaporator upstream of the evaporator outlet port. 1. A method of controlling a refrigeration system , wherein the refrigeration system comprises a refrigerant disposed within a fluid-tight circulation loop including a compressor , a condenser and an evaporator , the refrigerant being capable of existing in a liquefied state , a gaseous state and a two-phase state comprising both refrigerant in the liquefied state and refrigerant in the gaseous state , the evaporator having an outlet port and multiple evaporator zones in series , each evaporator zone having an evaporator zone inlet port , the method comprising the steps of:(a) compressing refrigerant in a gaseous state within the compressor and cooling the refrigerant within the condenser to yield refrigerant in the liquefied state;(b) flowing refrigerant from the condenser into the evaporator via the inlet ports of each evaporator zone, wherein the refrigerant partially exists in a two-phase state; and(c) flowing refrigerant from the evaporator to the compressor.2. The method of wherein the multiple zones in the evaporator are provided by a continuous length of tubing.3. The method of wherein the continuous length of tubing continually and smoothly expands from the inlet port of the most upstream evaporator zone to the outlet port of the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Digital monitoring and measuring air conditioner recharging system

Номер: US20180010832A1
Автор: Marco BONIFACCINO
Принадлежит: Digi Charging Technology LLC

A system for measuring and recharging an air conditioning system includes a vent sensor configured to be coupled to an outlet vent of an air conditioning system. The vent sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter of an air flow from the outlet vent. A processor is in signal communication with the vent sensor. The processor is configured to receive the at least one parameter of the air flow and determine a current refrigerant level of the air conditioning system.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS, AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180010834A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A refrigeration cycle apparatus controller includes an expansion-valve controller configured to output an opening-degree command for an expansion valve based on a deviation between a discharge temperature of refrigerant discharged from a compressor and a set discharge temperature, and at least two control parameters including a proportionality coefficient and an integral coefficient, a flow-rate-correction-coefficient calculator configured to calculate a flow-rate correction coefficient from a refrigerant flow rate of refrigerant circulating through a refrigerant circuit and a preset flow-rate reference value, and a coefficient corrector configured to calculate the proportionality coefficient by correcting a preset proportionality-coefficient reference value based on the flow-rate correction coefficient, and calculate the integral coefficient by correcting a preset integral-coefficient reference value based on the flow-rate correction coefficient. The proportionality coefficient and the integral coefficient are calculated such that a variation range of the integral coefficient rate is larger than a variation range of the proportionality coefficient. 1. A control device of a refrigeration cycle apparatus including a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor , a condenser , an expansion valve , and an evaporator are connected by a refrigerant pipe , the control device comprising:an expansion-valve control unit configured to output an opening-degree command for the expansion valve on a basis of a discharge-temperature deviation between a discharge temperature of refrigerant discharged from the compressor and a set discharge temperature, and at least two types of control parameters including a proportionality coefficient and an integral coefficient;anda coefficient correcting unit configured to calculate the proportionality coefficient and the integral coefficient corresponding to a refrigerant flow rate of refrigerant circulating through the refrigerant circuit,the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

VECTOR DRIVE FOR VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180010835A1
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Described is a vector control system for a vapor compression circuit. The vector control system may monitor the vapor compression circuit and adjust the speed of one or more motors to increase efficiency by taking into account the torque forces placed on a compressor motor. 1. A vapor compression system , comprising:at least one compressor having an inlet pressure and an outlet pressure;at least one evaporator;at least one condenser;a refrigerant expansion device; anda vector control system configured to control the speed of the compressor to satisfy a load and also configured to control the torque of the compressor by adjusting the airflow across the evaporator, the condenser, or both.2. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the airflow across the evaporator claim 1 , the condenser claim 1 , or both changes the inlet or outlet pressure of the compressor to increase the energy efficiency of the vapor compression system.3. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , where the vapor compression system comprises an HVAC system that provides cooling to an airflow or liquid.4. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a refrigeration system providing refrigeration to an airflow or heat transfer fluid or suction to a low pressure receiver.5. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein the vapor compression system comprises a heat pump that provides heating to an air flow or liquid.6. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises one or more reversing valves to allow the system to operate as a heat pump.7. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant expansion device is a pulsing expansion valve.8. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises two evaporators and two condensers that are staged such that a lower stage first condenser transfers heat to a higher stage second evaporator and thermal energy is transferred from the lower stage first ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SUBCOOLING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL STORAGE

Номер: US20180010838A1
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Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems and method for cooling a refrigerant flow of a refrigerant circuit with a cool water flow from a cool water storage to generate a warm water flow and to cool the refrigerant flow by a subcooling temperature difference, flowing the warm water flow to the cool water storage, and thermally isolating the warm water flow from the cool water flow in the cool water storage. 1. A subcooling circuit , comprising:a thermal storage unit configured to store a cool fluid;a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between a cool fluid flow of the thermal storage unit and a refrigerant of a cooling system; anda pump configured to pump the cool fluid flow through the subcooling circuit, wherein the thermal storage unit is configured to receive the cool fluid flow from the heat exchanger and to store the cool fluid flow for re-cooling.2. The subcooling circuit of claim 1 , wherein the thermal storage unit comprises:a first tank configured to supply the cool fluid flow to the heat exchanger; andone or more second tanks fluidly coupled to the first tank and configured to receive a warm fluid flow from the heat exchanger, wherein the one or more second fluid tanks are configured to cool the warm fluid into cool fluid, to provide the cool fluid to the first tank, and to thermally isolate the cool fluid in the first tank from the warm cooling fluid in the one or more second tanks.3. The subcooling circuit of claim 1 , comprising:at least one sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of the heat exchanger; anda controller configured to regulate a flow rate of the pump based at least partially on the operating parameter, and the operating parameter comprises a temperature of the refrigerant entering the heat exchanger, a temperature of the refrigerant exiting the heat exchanger, a temperature of the cool fluid flow entering the heat exchanger, a temperature of the cool fluid flow exiting the heat exchanger, or a ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SUPPLY OF REFRIGERANT TO AN EVAPORATOR IN CONTINGENCY MODE

Номер: US20190011156A1
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A method for controlling a supply of refrigerant to an evaporator () of a vapour compression system (), such as a refrigeration system, an air condition system or a heat pump. During normal operation, the opening degree of the expansion valve () is controlled on the basis of an air temperature, T, of air flowing across the evaporator () and/or on the basis of superheat of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (). In the case that at least one sensor () used for obtaining Tor the superheat is malfunctioning, operation of the vapour compression system () is switched to a contingency mode. A reference temperature, T, is calculated, based on previously obtained values of a temperature, T, of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (), during a predefined previous time interval, and subsequently the opening degree of the expansion valve () is controlled on the basis of the obtained temperature, T, and in order to reach the calculated reference temperature, T, of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator (). Efficient operation of the vapour compression system () is obtained, allowing changes in refrigeration load to be taken into account. 1. A method for controlling a supply of refrigerant to an evaporator of a vapour compression system , the vapour compression system comprising at least one evaporator , at least one compressor , at least one condenser and at least one expansion valve arranged in a refrigerant circuit , the method comprising the steps of:{'sub': 'out', 'obtaining a temperature, T, of refrigerant leaving the evaporator,'}obtaining a control parameter value relating to the vapour compression system,controlling an opening degree of the expansion valve, on the basis of the obtained control parameter, and in order to reach a reference value for the control parameter,detecting that at least one sensor used for obtaining the control parameter is malfunctioning,{'sub': out, ref', 'out, 'calculating a reference temperature, T, based on previously obtained values of the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20190011158A1
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A refrigerator includes a first freezing cycle in which a first refrigerant circulates and having a first compressor, a first condenser, at least one first expansion mechanism, and at least one first evaporator, the first freezing cycle configured to cool freezing and refrigerating compartments, a freezing compartment sensor, a refrigerating compartment sensor, a second freezing cycle in which a second mixed refrigerant having a lower evaporation temperature than the first refrigerant circulates and having a second compressor, a second condenser, a second expansion mechanism, and a second evaporator, the second freezing cycle configured to cool a deep freezing compartment, a deep freezing compartment sensor, and a controller configured to operate the first freezing cycle and the second freezing cycle independently or simultaneously, thereby more efficiently cooling the freezing and refrigerating compartments and the deep freezing compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a first freezing cycle in which a first refrigerant circulates and having a first compressor, a first condenser, at least one first expansion mechanism, and at least one first evaporator, the first freezing cycle being configured to cool a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment;a freezing compartment sensor configured to sense the freezing compartment temperature;a refrigerating compartment sensor configured to sense the refrigerating compartment temperature;a second freezing cycle in which a second refrigerant circulates and having a second compressor, a second condenser, a second expansion mechanism, and a second evaporator, the second freezing cycle being configured to cool a deep freezing compartment, the second refrigerant being a mixed refrigerant having a lower evaporation temperature than the first refrigerant;a deep freezing compartment sensor configured to sense the deep freezing compartment temperature; anda controller configured to independently operate the first freezing ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE USING VAPOR INJECTION CYCLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DEVICE

Номер: US20190011159A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

An air conditioning device includes a vapor injection cycle in which an operating speed of a compressor is adjusted to improve efficiency, and a method for controlling the device. The air conditioning device includes an inner heat-exchanger for exchanging heat between a first portion of refrigerant passing through a condenser and a second portion of the refrigerant branched from the first refrigerant, and an injection channel through which the second portion of the refrigerant is injected into the compressor. The inner heat exchanger includes an outer tube and an inner tube disposed inside the outer tube. The first portion of the refrigerant flows into the inner tube, while the second portion of the refrigerant flows into the outer tube. Thus, when a variation of air-conditioning load is small and an injection super-heating temperature is low, the device enables reduction of the compressor rotation speed to ensure high injection super-heating temperature. 1. An air conditioning device for use in performing a refrigeration cycle , the device comprising:a compressor for compressing refrigerant;a condenser for condensing the refrigerant from the compressor;an inner heat-exchanger for exchanging heat between a first portion of the refrigerant passing through the condenser and a second portion of the refrigerant branched from the first portion of the refrigerant;an injection channel through which the second portion of the refrigerant is injected into the compressor;a main expansion valve for regulating flow of the first portion of the refrigerant coming from the inner heat-exchanger; and wherein the inner heat exchanger includes an outer tube and a plurality of inner tubes disposed inside the outer tube, and', 'wherein the first portion of the refrigerant flows into the inner tubes, while the second portion of the refrigerant flows between the outer tube and the inner tubes., 'an injection expansion valve for controlling flow of the second portion of the refrigerant ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN EXTERNAL FLUID, AN OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT COMPRISING SUCH METHOD INSTRUCTIONS

Номер: US20210010729A1
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A device for controlling the temperature of an external fluid. The device including a compressor for compressing an internal fluid, a first heat exchanger in a temperature control circuit for transferring thermal energy between the internal fluid and the external fluid. The device is further configured for use within a system for controlling the temperature of blood. 1. A device for controlling the temperature of an external fluid , wherein the device comprises a compressor for compressing an internal fluid , a first heat exchanger in a temperature control circuit for transferring thermal energy between the internal fluid and the external fluid , a second heat exchanger connected between an inlet and an outlet of the compressor in a bypass circuit , and a controller configured to control the temperature of the external fluid by switching at least one valve between a closed position and an open position and vice versa , wherein in the closed position of the at least one valve the internal fluid from the compressor is directed from the outlet of the compressor via the second heat exchanger to the inlet of the compressor and in the open position of the at least one valve the internal fluid is directed from the outlet of the compressor to the first heat exchanger.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a first valve positioned between the outlet of the compressor and the first heat exchanger claim 1 , and a second valve positioned between the first valve and the inlet of the compressor claim 1 , and the controller is configured to control the temperature of the external fluid by switching the second valve between the closed position and the open position and vice versa claim 1 , wherein in the closed position of the second valve the internal fluid from the compressor is directed from the outlet of the compressor via the second heat exchanger to the inlet of the compressor and in the open position of the second valve the internal fluid is ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SENSOR AND SERVICE PORT WITH ANTI-BLOWBACK FEATURE FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT OR HVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20210010731A1
Принадлежит: Watsco Ventures LLC

An integrated sensor and service port for HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment or an HVAC system. The integrated sensor and service port may comprise an anti-blowback mechanism. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing, said housing having a first connection portion, a second connection portion and a sensor integrated therein, the first connection portion being configured to connect with and cooperate with a service port of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, the second connection portion being configured to function as the service port, and the sensor adapted to sense a characteristic of the HVAC equipment, andan anti-blowback mechanism adapted to prevent the service port of the HVAC equipment from being opened until the first connection portion is connected to the service port of the HVAC equipment.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first connection portion claim 1 , the second connection portion and the sensor are in communication with a channel formed within the housing and said first connection portion comprises:a brass flare fitting over the channel;a flare nut over the brass flare fitting; anda depressor fitting within the brass flare fitting.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the anti-blowback mechanism comprises a depressor connected to the depressor fitting and is adapted to be received by the housing at a depressor region claim 2 , andwherein movement of the depressor in a first direction retracts the depressor fitting within the housing, leaving the service port of the HVAC equipment in a closed position, and movement of the depressor in a second direction moves the depressor fitting towards the service port of the HVAC equipment such that the depressor fitting may place the service port of the HVAC equipment in an opened position.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the anti-blowback mechanism further comprises a depressor seal formed within the channel and around the depressor.5. The apparatus of ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC UNIT

Номер: US20210010732A1
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A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a vapor compression system having a refrigerant, a compressor of the vapor compression system configured to circulate the refrigerant through the vapor compression system, an expansion device of the vapor compression system configured to adjust a flow of the refrigerant through the vapor compression system, and a controller configured to adjust a position of the expansion device based on a measured amount of superheat of the refrigerant entering the compressor, a measured discharge temperature of the refrigerant leaving the compressor, or a combination thereof, such that the measured amount of superheat of the refrigerant entering the compressor reaches a target amount of superheat, the measured discharge temperature of the refrigerant leaving the compressor reaches a target discharge temperature, or a combination thereof. 1. A heating , ventilating , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , comprising:a vapor compression system comprising a refrigerant;a compressor of the vapor compression system configured to circulate the refrigerant through the vapor compression system;an expansion device of the vapor compression system configured to adjust a flow of the refrigerant through the vapor compression system; anda controller configured to adjust a position of the expansion device based on a measured amount of superheat of the refrigerant entering the compressor, a measured discharge temperature of the refrigerant leaving the compressor, or a combination thereof, such that the measured amount of superheat of the refrigerant entering the compressor achieves a target amount of superheat, the measured discharge temperature of the refrigerant leaving the compressor achieves a target discharge temperature, or a combination thereof.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises a first control module and a second control module claim 1 , wherein the first control module comprises adjusting ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Air conditioning system and control method therefor

Номер: US20210010733A1

The present application discloses an air conditioning system and a control method therefore. An intermediate heat exchanger can include a first heat exchange portion and a second heat exchange portion, a first end of the first heat exchange portion is in communication with an inlet of a compressor, a second end of the first heat exchange portion is communicable with an outlet of a second heat exchanger and/or a second end of the first heat exchanger, a first end of the second heat exchange portion is communicable with a first end of the first heat exchanger, and a second end of the second heat exchange portion is communicable with an inlet of the second heat exchanger and/or an outlet of the compressor. In the refrigeration mode, the first branch can have an adjustable amount of flow. Performance of the air conditioning system can be enhanced.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200011576A1
Принадлежит: IHI CORPORATION

A cooling system includes a compressor configured to pressurize carbon dioxide to form pressurized carbon dioxide, a mixer configured to generate mixed refrigerant in which the pressurized carbon dioxide and solvent in a liquid state, a depressurization apparatus provided downstream from the mixer and configured to depressurize the mixed refrigerant, a separator configured to separate carbon dioxide in a gas state from the mixed refrigerant, a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the mixed refrigerant cooled through depressurization and a fluid to be cooled, and a second heat exchanger configured to cool the carbon dioxide or the mixed refrigerant using vaporized carbon dioxide or the mixed refrigerant. 1. A cooling system comprising:a compressor configured to pressurize carbon dioxide to form pressurized carbon dioxide;a mixer configured to generate a mixed refrigerant in which the pressurized carbon dioxide and a solvent in a liquid state are mixed;a depressurization apparatus provided downstream from the mixer and configured to depressurize the mixed refrigerant;a separator configured to separate carbon dioxide in a gas state from the mixed refrigerant;a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the mixed refrigerant cooled through depressurization and a fluid to be cooled; anda second heat exchanger configured to cool the pressurized carbon dioxide or the mixed refrigerant using vaporized carbon dioxide or the mixed refrigerant.2. The cooling system according to claim 1 , wherein the depressurization apparatus comprises a power recovery turbine claim 1 , and a power recovery apparatus configured to collect kinetic energy of the mixed refrigerant from the power recovery turbine.3. The cooling system according to claim 1 , wherein the second heat exchanger is provided upstream from the depressurization apparatus and is configured to cool the solvent using the vaporized carbon dioxide or the depressurized mixed refrigerant.4. The cooling ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING VALVE FAILURE OF REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011596A1
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An apparatus is for diagnosing a valve failure of a refrigerator by detecting whether or not a first valve configured to control flow of a refrigerant circulating in a first refrigeration compartment and a second valve configured to control flow of a refrigerant circulating in a second refrigeration compartment are abnormal. The apparatus includes a first temperature sensor measuring a temperature in the first refrigeration compartment, a second temperature sensor measuring a temperature in the second refrigeration compartment, and a controller configured to determine whether or not the first valve and the second valve are abnormal by comparing changes in temperatures measured by the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor in a state where the first valve or the second valve is opened. The apparatus further includes a display configured to display the determination result indicating whether or not the first valve and the second valve are abnormal. 1. An apparatus for diagnosing a valve failure of a refrigerator by detecting whether or not a first valve configured to control flow of a refrigerant circulating in a first refrigeration compartment and a second valve configured to control flow of a refrigerant circulating in a second refrigeration compartment are abnormal , the apparatus comprising:a first temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature in the first refrigeration compartment;a second temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature in the second refrigeration compartment;a controller configured to determine whether or not the first valve and the second valve are abnormal by comparing changes in temperatures measured by the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor in a state where the first valve or the second valve is opened; anda display configured to display a determination result of the controller, the determination result indicating whether or not the first valve and the second valve are abnormal.2. ...

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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

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL

Номер: US20170015175A1
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Methods and systems are provided for controlling an air conditioning compressor clutch. In one example, a method includes monitoring a clutch of an air conditioning system in a vehicle when the air conditioning system is activated, and responsive to determining that the clutch is not engaged, increasing a current flow to the clutch. In this way, engagement of the compressor clutch may be dynamically maintained with a reduced usage of electrical power. 1. A method comprising:monitoring a clutch of an air conditioning system in a vehicle when the air conditioning system is activated; andresponsive to determining that the clutch is not engaged, increasing a current flow to the clutch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged is based on the refrigerant pressure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged comprises sensing the refrigerant pressure increasing above a pressure threshold.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged is based on the evaporator temperature.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged comprises sensing the evaporator temperature below a temperature threshold.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring the clutch comprises monitoring engine speed.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:responsive to a dip in the engine speed, determining that the clutch is initially engaged and reducing current flow to the clutch; andresponsive to a flare in the engine speed, determining that the clutch is not engaged and increasing current flow to the clutch.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring the clutch comprises monitoring compressor pressure claim 1 , and wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged is based on the compressor pressure.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring the clutch comprises monitoring engine torque claim 1 , and wherein determining that the clutch is not engaged is based on ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Cooling loop with a supercritical fluid system using compressed refrigerant fluid flow with a positive joule thomson coefficient

Номер: US20220034555A1
Принадлежит: SUPERCRITICAL FLUID TECHNOLOGIES Inc

Provided is a chiller and system that may be utilized in a supercritical fluid chromatography method, wherein a non-polar solvent may replace a portion or all of a polar solvent for the purpose of separating or extracting desired sample molecules from a combined sample/solvent stream. The system may reduce the amount of polar solvent necessary for chromatographic separation and/or extraction of desired samples. The system may incorporate a supercritical fluid chiller, a supercritical fluid pressure-equalizing vessel and a supercritical fluid cyclonic separator. The supercritical fluid chiller allows for efficient and consistent pumping of liquid-phase gases employing off-the-shelf HPLC pumps. The pressure equalizing vessel allows the use of off-the-shelf HPLC column cartridges. The system may further incorporate the use of one or more disposable cartridges containing silica gel or other suitable medium. The system may also utilize an open loop cooling circuit using fluids with a positive Joule-Thomson coefficient.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220034564A1
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A system includes a flash tank, a first load, a second load, a first compressor, a second compressor, a first valve, and a second valve. The flash tank stores a refrigerant. The first and second loads use the refrigerant to cool first and second spaces. The first compressor compresses the refrigerant from the first load during a first mode of operation and a flash gas from the flash tank during a second mode of operation. The second compressor compresses a mixture of the refrigerant from the first and second loads during the first mode of operation. The first valve directs the flash gas from the flash tank to the first compressor during the second mode of operation. The second valve directs the compressed flash gas from the first compressor to the first load during the second mode of operation to defrost the first load. 1. A system comprising:a flash tank configured to store a refrigerant;a first load configured to use the refrigerant from the flash tank to cool a first space proximate the first load;a second load configured to use the refrigerant from the flash tank to cool a second space proximate the second load during a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation; compress the refrigerant from the first load during the first mode of operation; and', 'compress a flash gas from the flash tank during the second mode of operation;, 'a first compressor configured toa second compressor configured to compress a mixture of the refrigerant from the first compressor and the refrigerant from the second load during the first mode of operation; close during the first mode of operation; and', 'direct the flash gas from the flash tank to the first compressor during the second mode of operation; and, 'a first valve configured to close during the first mode of operation; and', 'direct the compressed flash gas from the first compressor to the first load during the second mode of operation to defrost the first load., 'a second valve configured to2. The system of claim 1 ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE DETERMINATION DEVICE, FREEZING DEVICE INCLUDING THIS REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE DETERMINATION DEVICE, AND REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE DETERMINATION METHOD

Номер: US20220034568A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A refrigerant leakage determination device includes a calculator and a determination unit. The calculator calculates a deviation degree of a refrigerant circuit from a normal state based on data related to operation of a refrigeration apparatus. The determination unit determines refrigerant leakage or estimates refrigerant leakage occurrence time based on a calculation result of the calculator. The calculator calculates first and second index values respectively from data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus in a first period and a second period that differs in length from the first period and calculates the deviation degree of the refrigerant circuit from the normal state based on the first and second index values. The determination unit determines refrigerant leakage or estimates refrigerant leakage occurrence time based on the deviation degree of the refrigerant circuit from the normal state. 1. A refrigerant leakage determination device that determines a refrigerant leakage of a refrigeration apparatus , the refrigeration apparatus including a refrigerant circuit , the refrigerant circuit including a compressor , a condenser , a decompression device , and an evaporator and being configured so that a refrigerant circulates through the compressor , the condenser , the decompression device , and the evaporator , the refrigerant leakage determination device comprising:a calculator that calculates a deviation degree of the refrigerant circuit from a normal state based on data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus; anda determination unit that determines whether the refrigerant has leaked or estimates a refrigerant leakage occurrence time based on a calculation result of the calculator, whereinthe data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus include data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus in a first period and data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus in a second period that differs in length ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

HYBRID HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20170016653A1
Автор: KIM Sung Bae
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A hybrid heat pump system comprise a geothermal heat pump system, an air source heat pump system, and a buffer heat-storage configured to exchange a heat with the geothermal heat pump system and the air source heat pump system and to store therein the exchanged heat. The buffer heat-storage comprises fluid circulation lines fluid-coupled to and between an air heater and the buffer heat-storage to realize a circulation of a refrigerant fluid therebetween, which receives a heat energy from the buffer heat-storage, wherein the air heater is configured to heat the air thereto from an outdoor using the refrigerant fluid. 1. A hybrid heat pump system comprising:a geothermal heat pump system configured to use a first fluid as a heat exchange medium thereof;an air source heat pump system configured to use a second fluid as a heat exchange medium thereof;a buffer heat-storage configured to exchange a heat with the geothermal heat pump system and the air source heat pump system and to store therein the exchanged heat, wherein the buffer heat-storage supplies a heat energy to a load; anda controller configured to control the air source heat pump system based on a required heat level of the load,wherein the geothermal heat pump system comprises:a geothermal heat exchanger configured to collect a geothermal energy using a circulating water;a geothermal heat pump apparatus configured to cool the first fluid using the collected geothermal energy from the geothermal heat exchanger;first circulation lines fluid-coupled to and between the geothermal heat exchanger and the geothermal heat pump apparatus to realize a circulation of the circulating water between the geothermal heat exchanger and the geothermal heat pump apparatus; andsecond circulation lines fluid-coupled to and between the geothermal heat pump apparatus and the buffer heat-storage to realize a circulation of the first fluid between the geothermal heat pump apparatus and the buffer heat-storage,wherein the air source ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Refrigeration cycle apparatus

Номер: US20170016660A1
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A refrigeration cycle apparatus avoids refrigerant conditions causing a disproportionation reaction and exhibit high performance with safety even when a refrigerant causing the disproportionation reaction is used in a zeotropic refrigerant mixture. The refrigeration cycle apparatus uses, as a working refrigerant, the zeotropic refrigerant mixture of a first refrigerant and a second refrigerant having a higher boiling point than that of the first refrigerant under the same pressure, and includes at least a main passage sequentially connecting a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, a gas-liquid separator, and a second heat exchanger. The first refrigerant causes the disproportionation reaction. In an initial state after startup of the compressor, the refrigeration cycle apparatus performs an initial operation decreasing a temperature or a pressure of refrigerant discharged from the compressor to be lower than that in a normal operation based on an amount of liquid refrigerant in the gas-liquid separator.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Controlling Vapor Compression Systems

Номер: US20170016661A1

A method controls a vapor compression system including a variable speed compressor. A desired discharge temperature of the compressor is determined using a mapping between values of the discharge temperature of the compressor and values of speed of the compressor and outdoor air temperature. A transition function for transitioning a current discharge temperature to the desired discharge temperature is determined, such that the transition function is continuous and a rate of change of the transition function is limited. Next, a valve of the vapor compression system is controlled such that the discharge temperature is transitioned to the desired discharge temperature based on the transition function. 1. A method for controlling a vapor compression system including a variable speed compressor , comprising:determining a desired discharge temperature of the compressor using a mapping between values of the discharge temperature of the compressor and values of speed of the compressor and outdoor air temperature;determining a transition function for transitioning a current discharge temperature to the desired discharge temperature, such that the transition function is continuous and a rate of change of the transition function is limited; andcontrolling a valve of the vapor compression system such that the discharge temperature is transitioned to the desired discharge temperature based on the transition function, wherein steps of the method are performed by a processor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transition function determines a rate-limited desired discharge temperature as a function of time claim 1 , and wherein the controlling comprises:receiving a measurement of an actual discharge temperature;determining the rate-limited desired discharge temperature using the desired discharge temperature and the transition function;comparing the actual discharge temperature with the rate-limited desired discharge temperature to determine an error; andgenerating a command to ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigeration system operation

Номер: US20180017300A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Devices and systems for refrigeration system operation are described herein. One or more embodiments include a controller having logic to receive inputs from a temperature sensor over a period of time, the inputs indicating determined temperatures in a refrigeration system over the period of time, compare each of the determined temperatures to control limits, sort the determined temperatures into a plurality of categories based on a relationship between the determined temperatures and the control limits, and cause a user interface to display the sorted determined temperatures.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION RACK MONITOR

Номер: US20180017301A1
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Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for a refrigeration rack monitor are described herein. One or more embodiments include a refrigeration system monitor, comprising a computing device with a memory storing instructions executable by a processor to: monitor real time performance metrics for a refrigeration system, wherein the real time performance metrics are received from temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and power sensors coupled to the refrigeration system, compare the real time performance metrics to a performance curve of devices associated with the refrigeration system, and generate health information for the devices associated with the refrigeration system based on the comparison. 1. A refrigeration system monitor , comprising a computing device with a memory storing instructions executable by a processor to:monitor real time performance metrics for a refrigeration system, wherein the real time performance metrics are received from temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and power sensors coupled to the refrigeration system;compare the real time performance metrics to a performance curve of devices associated with the refrigeration system; andgenerate health information for the devices associated with the refrigeration system based on the comparison.2. The refrigeration system monitor of claim 1 , wherein the devices associated with the refrigeration system includes a compressor.3. The refrigeration system monitor of claim 2 , wherein the temperature sensors claim 2 , pressure sensors claim 2 , and power sensors are coupled to the compressor to monitor real time performance of the compressor.4. The refrigeration system monitor of claim 1 , wherein the performance curve is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) performance curve for a compressor associated with the refrigeration system.5. The refrigeration system monitor of claim 1 , wherein the health information indicates a probability of failure for the devices associated with the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Methods and systems for a vehicle air conditioning system

Номер: US20210016631A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems are provided for an air conditioning system. An example method of determining current through a compressor suction valve in a vehicle air conditioning (AC) system is provided, the AC system comprises an evaporator fan and the method includes determining the speed of the evaporator fan and determining the current through the suction valve based on the speed of the evaporator fan.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Variable Speed Compressor Protection System And Method

Номер: US20190017508A1
Принадлежит: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A system and method for a compressor includes a compressor connected to a condenser, a discharge line temperature sensor that outputs a discharge line temperature signal corresponding to a discharge line temperature of refrigerant leaving the compressor, and a control module connected to the discharge line temperature sensor. The control module determines a saturated condenser temperature, calculates a discharge superheat temperature based on the saturated condenser temperature and the discharge line temperature, and monitors a flood back condition of the compressor by comparing the discharge superheat temperature with a predetermined threshold. The control module increases a speed of the compressor when the discharge superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold. 1. A method comprising:determining, with a control module, a saturated condenser temperature of a condenser connected to a compressor;receiving, with the control module, a discharge line temperature signal that corresponds to a discharge line temperature of refrigerant leaving the compressor;calculating, with the control module, a discharge superheat temperature based on the saturated condenser temperature and the discharge line temperature;monitoring, with the control module, a flood back condition of the compressor by comparing the discharge superheat temperature with a predetermined threshold; andincreasing a speed of the compressor, with the control module, when the discharge superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold.2. The method of wherein the predetermined threshold is thirty degrees Fahrenheit.3. The method of wherein the control module increases the speed of the compressor when the discharge superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold.4. The method of further comprising decreasing claim 1 , with the control module claim 1 , an opening of an expansion valve associated with the compressor when the discharge ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Refrigerating machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20190017730A1

A refrigerating machine which is equipped with: a turbocompressor 2 that compresses a refrigerant; a condenser 3 that condenses the refrigerant compressed by the turbocompressor 2; an intermediate cooler 4 that is a plate heat exchanger which performs heat exchange between the liquid refrigerant introduced from the condenser 3 and the two-phase refrigerant obtained by expanding, with a sub-expansion valve 13, part of the liquid refrigerant introduced from the condenser 3; a main expansion valve 5 that expands the liquid refrigerant introduced from the intermediate cooler 4; and an evaporator 7 that evaporates the refrigerant introduced from the main expansion valve 5. The plate heat exchanger includes 80 or more laminated plates, the width of which is 100-400 mm and the height of which is 300-1000 mm.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPRESSOR CHILLER SYSTEMS INCLUDING THERMOELECTRIC MODULES, AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL METHODS

Номер: US20210018230A1
Автор: Hojer Henrik
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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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16-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Power Optimizing Control of Multi-Zone Heat Pumps

Номер: US20200018531A1
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Systems and methods for a vapor compression system including primary actuators, secondary actuators, primary sensors that provide a primary set of system outputs, and secondary sensors that provide a secondary set of system outputs. A primary controller receives the primary set of system outputs, and produces a primary set of control inputs for the primary actuators, to regulate one or more zone temperatures to set-points and to regulate one or more critical process variables to set-points. A secondary controller receives the secondary set of system outputs, and produces a secondary set of control inputs, to minimize an overall system power consumption. The secondary inputs may include set-points to the primary controller. The primary outputs may include estimates of critical process variables that are used as inputs to the secondary controller. 1. A vapor compression system , comprising:a set of primary actuators;a set of secondary actuators;a set of primary sensors providing a primary set of system outputs;a set of secondary sensors providing a secondary set of system outputs;a hardware memory includes executable programs and data;a primary controller receives the primary set of system outputs, and produces a primary set of control inputs for the set of primary actuators, to regulate one or more zone temperatures to set-points and to regulate one or more critical process variables to set-points; anda secondary controller receives the secondary set of system outputs, and produces a secondary set of control inputs, to minimize an overall system power consumption, wherein the secondary controller uses an executable program from memory to compute a gradient of a power consumption function, a steady-state gain from the secondary control inputs to the secondary system outputs, and a compensator that includes integral action.2. The vapor compression system of claim 1 , wherein some of the secondary set of system outputs are obtained from a set of secondary estimates from ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LINEAR COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200018533A1
Автор: KIM Hyun, Lee Sungwoo
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A method for controlling a linear compressor and a method for controlling a refrigerator are provided. The method for controlling a linear compressor may include measuring an ambient temperature, and when the measured ambient temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined safety temperature, applying a safety current to a motor assembly for driving a piston. On the other hand, when the measured ambient temperature is higher than the predetermined safety temperature, a current lower than the safety current may be applied to the motor assembly. 1. A method for controlling a linear compressor including a piston and a bearing flow path configured to supply bearing refrigerant to the piston , the method comprising:measuring an ambient temperature;when the measured ambient temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined safety temperature, applying a safety current to a motor assembly for driving the piston; andwhen the measured ambient temperature is higher than the predetermined safety temperature, applying a current lower than the safety current to the motor assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:turning on the linear compressor; andwhen the measured ambient temperature is higher than the predetermined safety temperature, applying a drive current greater than a minimum applied current and smaller than a maximum applied current to the motor assembly, wherein the maximum applied current is smaller than the safety current.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:after applying the drive current to the motor assembly, again measuring the ambient temperature;when the measured ambient temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined safety temperature, applying the safety current to the motor assembly; andwhen the measured ambient temperature is higher than the predetermined safety temperature, continuously applying the drive current to the motor assembly.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:after applying the safety current ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Motor driving device and air conditioner

Номер: US20200018534A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A motor driving device and an air conditioner are capable of increasing the efficiency in a low speed region in which a motor performs low speed rotation. The motor driving device that is a motor driving device for driving a motor including stator windings, includes: a connection switching unit that switches connection condition of the stator windings to either of first connection condition and second connection condition different from the first connection condition; and an inverter that converts a DC voltage into AC drive voltages and supplies the AC drive voltages to the stator windings. The inverter includes MOS transistors as switching elements.

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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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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Motor driving device and air conditioner

Номер: US20200021223A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A motor driving device is a device for driving a motor including stator windings, includes: a connection switching unit that is connected to the stator windings, includes circuits including semiconductor switches, and switches connection condition of the stator windings to either of first connection condition and second connection condition different from the first connection condition by setting the semiconductor switches to ON or OFF; and an inverter that supplies AC drive voltages to the stator windings.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180023868A1
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A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes: a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator; a first detector provided to the compressor, and configured to detect a temperature of the compressor; a second detector provided between the compressor and the expansion device in the refrigerant circuit, and configured to detect one of a temperature of refrigerant and a pressure of the refrigerant; and a controller configured to control at least one of frequency of the compressor and an opening degree of the expansion device based on the temperature detected by the first detector and one of the temperature and the pressure detected by the second detector so as to maintain a concentration of a refrigerating machine oil dissolved in the refrigerant in the compressor and an oil level of the refrigerating machine oil in the compressor within respective predetermined ranges. 1. A refrigeration cycle apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator;a first detector provided to the compressor, and configured to detect a temperature of the compressor;a second detector provided between the compressor and the expansion device in the refrigerant circuit, and configured to detect one of a temperature of refrigerant and a pressure of the refrigerant;an oil separator connected to a refrigerant discharge side of the compressor, and configured to separate a refrigerating machine oil from the refrigerant;an oil return pipe connecting the oil separator and a refrigerant suction side of the compressor, and configured to return the refrigerating machine oil stored in the oil separator;an oil regulating valve provided in the oil return pipe, and configured to open and close a flow path of the oil return pipe;an oil separation switching valve connected to the refrigerant discharge side of the compressor and the oil separator, and configured to switch to connect the compressor ...

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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

Electronic Expansion Valve and Air Conditioning System with Electronic Expansion Valve

Номер: US20220042728A1
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An electronic expansion valve (-) is provided. The electronic expansion valve (-) includes: a screw (-), a valve needle (-), and an elastic member (-). One end of the elastic member (-) acts on the screw (-) and the other end acts on the valve needle (-). A bearing (-) is arranged between the screw (-) and the valve needle (-). The bearing (-) has an inner ring and an outer ring. One of the screw (-) and the valve needle (-) is fixed with the inner ring of the bearing (-), and the other acts on the outer ring of the bearing (-) through the elastic member (-). An air conditioning system using the electronic expansion valve (-) is provided. In the electronic expansion valve (-), the bearing (-) is arranged between the valve needle (-) and the screw (-). 1. An electronic expansion valve , comprising: a screw , a valve needle , and an elastic member , wherein one end of the elastic member acts on the screw and the other end acts on the valve needle , wherein the electronic expansion valve further comprises a bearing arranged between the screw and the valve needle , and the bearing has an inner ring and an outer ring , one of the screw and the valve needle is fixed with the inner ring of the bearing , and the other of the screw and the valve needle acts on the outer ring of the bearing through the elastic member.2. The electronic expansion valve according to claim 1 , comprising: a gasket claim 1 , arranged between the elastic member and the outer ring of the bearing claim 1 , wherein the gasket is connected with the outer ring of the bearing under an abutment of the elastic member.3. The electronic expansion valve according to claim 2 , wherein the screw is fixed with the inner ring of the bearing claim 2 , and the valve needle is connected with the outer ring of the bearing through the elastic member and the gasket.4. The electronic expansion valve according to claim 3 , comprising: a valve needle sleeve for fixing the valve needle claim 3 , wherein a side surface of ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION DEVICE, FREEZING DEVICE INCLUDING THIS ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION DEVICE, AND ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION METHOD FOR COMPRESSOR

Номер: US20220042730A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

An abnormality determination device () includes a calculator () calculating a deviation degree of a compressor () from a normal state based on data related to operation of a refrigeration apparatus () and a determination unit () determining whether the compressor () has an abnormality or estimating an abnormality occurrence time based on a calculation result of the calculator (). The calculator () calculates a first index value from data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus () in a first period and a second index value from data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus () in a second period that differs in length from the first period. The calculator () calculates the deviation degree of the compressor () from the normal state based on the first index value and the second index value. The determination unit () determines whether the compressor () has an abnormality or estimates an abnormality occurrence time based on the deviation degree of the compressor () from the normal state. 1. An abnormality determination device that determines an abnormality of a compressor of a refrigeration apparatus , the refrigeration apparatus including a refrigerant circuit , and the refrigerant circuit including the compressor , a condenser , and an evaporator and being configured so that a refrigerant circulates through the compressor , the condenser , and the evaporator , the abnormality determination device comprising:a calculator that calculates a deviation degree of the compressor from a normal state based on data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus; anda determination unit that determines whether the compressor has an abnormality or estimates an abnormality occurrence time based on a calculation result of the calculator, whereinthe data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus include data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus in a first period and data related to operation of the refrigeration apparatus in a ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Multi-Stage Operation Of A Compressor

Номер: US20220042731A1
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A system for controlling a capacity of a compressor includes a motor of the compressor including a main winding connected at a connection point to an auxiliary winding and a drive configured to control a speed of the motor. The system includes a first switch configured to selectively connect the main winding to either a first line voltage or a first output of the drive, a second switch configured to selectively connect the connection point to either a second line voltage or a second output of the drive, and a third switch configured to selectively connect the auxiliary winding to either a capacitor or a third output of the drive. The system includes a solenoid valve configured to selectively either operate in a first capacity or a second capacity. The system includes a control module configured to control the drive, the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch.

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