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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Принадлежит:

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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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

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

VECTOR DRIVE FOR VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180010835A1
Принадлежит:

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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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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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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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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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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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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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for subcooling control based on superheat setpoint control

Номер: US20150027139A1
Принадлежит: Liebert Corp

A system including a setpoint module, a summer, a control module, and an expansion valve module. The setpoint module is configured to indirectly control sub-cooling of a condenser by adjusting a superheat setpoint based on (i) a return air temperature setpoint or a supply air temperature setpoint, and (ii) an outdoor ambient temperature. The summer is configured to determine an error between the superheat setpoint and a superheat level of a compressor. The control module is configured to generate a control signal based on the error. The expansion valve module is configured to electronically control a state of an expansion valve based on the control signal.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Split air conditioning system with a single outdoor unit

Номер: US20150027150A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A split air conditioning system for conditioning a plurality of zones within a single living area of a building, that includes a single outdoor unit; a refrigerant flow pathway made up of a plurality of refrigerant conduits having a common refrigerant flow path portion and at least two divergent flow path portions, a first divergent flow path and a second divergent flow path and the first evaporator and second evaporator are in parallel with one another; at least one throttling device; a portioning device configured to selectively and proportionately regulate the flow of a refrigerant fluid to the first evaporator and the second evaporator, respectively where the compressor is configured to be capable of simultaneously driving both the first evaporator and the second evaporator at their full cooling capacity.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

System, Method, and Apparatus for Monitoring Refrigeration Units

Номер: US20190024958A1
Автор: Dalmolin Guido
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A system for monitoring and reporting internal refrigeration unit temperatures includes a temperature measuring device for placement within the refrigeration unit. The temperature measuring device has a first temperature sensors situated in a buffer solution for measuring an average temperature within the refrigeration unit and/or has a second temperature sensors exposed to ambient air within the refrigeration unit for measuring an instantaneous temperature within the refrigeration unit. A circuit periodically transmits the average temperature and/or the instantaneous temperature from the temperature measuring device to a server where the average temperature and the instantaneous temperature are analyzed to determine and/or predict a fault with the refrigeration unit. Upon determination and/or prediction of the fault, an alert is sent to at least one staff member indicating the refrigeration unit and fault. 1. A system for monitoring and reporting internal refrigeration unit temperatures , the system comprising:a temperature measuring device for placement within a refrigeration unit, the temperature measuring device having a first temperature sensors situated in a buffer solution for measuring a buffered temperature within the refrigeration unit and the temperature measuring device having a second temperature sensors exposed to ambient air within the refrigeration unit, the second temperature sensor for measuring an instantaneous temperature within the refrigeration unit;means for periodically transmitting the buffered temperature and the instantaneous temperature from the temperature measuring device;means for receiving and analyzing the buffered temperature and the instantaneous temperature located outside of the refrigeration unit;means for determining and/or predicting a fault, the means for determining and/or predicting the fault located external to the refrigeration unit; andmeans for sending an alert to a remote device responsive to the fault detected by the ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Hybrid tandem compressor system and method of use

Номер: US20200025409A1
Автор: Ajay IYENGAR, Eric Berg
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc

A compressor system includes a variable-speed compressor and a fixed-speed compressor. A control unit is operatively coupled to the variable-speed compressor and is operatively coupled to the fixed-speed compressor. A sensor is operatively coupled to the control unit and disposed in an enclosed space. The sensor measures at least one of a temperature and a relative humidity of the enclosed space and determines an HVAC load of the enclosed space. Responsive to a determination of the HVAC load, the control unit directs operation of the variable-speed compressor and the fixed-speed compressor.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

VENTILLATION CONTROLLER FOR EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE

Номер: US20200025435A1
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An HVAC controller for an equipment enclosure or machine room employs ambient air exchange and compressor driven cooling appliances for maintaining an operating temperature of a telecommunications machine room within acceptable levels. Coordinated engagement of the ambient air exchange and a plurality of lead/lag cooling appliances provides staged engagement of the cooling appliances to correspond to a cooling demand. Designation of lead and lag cooling appliances is alternated according to a designation interval to avoid disproportionate use of individual cooling appliances for promoting longevity. Multiple cooling appliances alternate the lead/lag designation to equalize equipment wear, and alternation of the lead/lag designation follows an normal operational satisfaction of the cooling demand, to minimize a frequency of equipment engagement (power up) cycles which contribute to wear. 1. In an environmentally controlled space for housing electronic equipment between temperature ranges defined by an activation threshold for enabling an HVAC resource and a satisfaction threshold for disabling an HVAC resource , a method of controlling HVAC equipment comprising:receiving an engagement threshold defining engagement of environmental conditioning equipment;receiving a satisfaction threshold indicative of satisfaction of the environmental conditioning demand;energizing the conditioning equipment when the temperature in the equipment space reaches the engagement threshold; anddeenergizing the conditioning equipment when the temperature in the enclosure reaches the satisfaction threshold, the satisfaction threshold being different than the engagement threshold for incurring a longer interval during which the environmental conditioning equipment is operating.2. The method of wherein the HVAC equipment includes refrigeration compressors and the engagement threshold defines a higher temperature than the satisfaction threshold.3. The method of wherein the HVAC equipment ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Data center coolant switch

Номер: US20200029470A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

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

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Electronic expansion valve (eev) control system and method

Номер: US20180031288A1
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

Systems and methods to control an electronic expansion valve (EEV) of a vapor compression system are described. A heating ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes control circuitry having a sensor. The control circuitry sets a control setpoint of a vapor compression system such that an electronic expansion valve operates across a first operating range. The control circuitry receives a signal from the sensor indicative of an operating condition of the vapor compression system. The control circuitry adjusts the control setpoint based at least in part on the operating condition. The control circuitry controls operation of the electronic expansion valve based at least in part on the adjusted control setpoint, wherein the electronic expansion valve operates across a second operating range, different from the first operating range, at the adjusted control setpoint.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Condenser Pressure Control System and Method

Номер: US20180031292A1
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A method of controlling a condenser fan of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system based on a comparison of a refrigerant flow rate to maintain a valve position of an expansion valve. In the method, a controller modulates the condenser fan to maintain the valve position of the expansion valve at a valve position setpoint when the refrigerant flow rate is higher than the critical flow rate. The method also comprises controlling the speed of the condenser fan of the HVAC system to maintain a condensing measurement at a plurality of condensing measurement setpoints when the refrigerant flow rate is higher than the critical flow rate. The method also comprises controlling the speed of the condenser fan to maintain a condensing measurement at a plurality of condensing measurement setpoints when the condensing temperature measurement is higher than an ambient air temperature value plus at or around 5° F. 1. A method of controlling a condenser fan to maintain a valve position of an expansion valve of a heating , ventilating , and air-conditioning (HVAC) system at a valve position setpoint , said method comprising:providing a controller in communication with said expansion valve of said HVAC system, said controller operable to receive a signal indicating said valve position;providing a refrigerant flow rate sensing device in communication with said HVAC system and said controller and operable to measure a refrigerant flow rate of said HVAC system;configuring said controller with a critical flow rate value and said valve position setpoint;comparing, by said controller, said refrigerant flow rate with said critical flow rate value;modulating, by said controller, said condenser fan to maintain said valve position of said expansion valve at said valve position setpoint when said refrigerant flow rate is higher than said critical flow rate value.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising inactivating claim 1 , by said controller claim 1 , said condenser fan ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Cooling Systems and Methods

Номер: US20180031293A1
Принадлежит: OXICOOL Inc

A method of operating a cooling system that has at least one evaporator containing a refrigerant and at least one adsorbent chamber containing adsorbent configured to provide adsorption of vaporized refrigerant from the at least one evaporator in a cooling mode and provide desorption of the refrigerant to the at least one evaporator in a recharging mode, the method including; controlling the adsorption and desorption of the refrigerant of the at least one adsorbent chamber between the cooling modes and recharging modes during a cooling cycle; ceasing desorption of the refrigerant from the at least one adsorbent chamber; allowing adsorption of the vaporized refrigerant from the at least one evaporator; and maintaining the at least one adsorbent chamber in an adsorbed state at the end of the cooling cycle in a storage mode.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20220049869A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

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

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Air-conditioning device

Номер: US20190032980A1
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

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

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION DEVICE COMPRISING MULTIPLE STORAGE CHAMBERS

Номер: US20190032985A1
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A refrigeration device has at least one first and second storage chambers and a refrigerant circuit in which a first throttle point, a first heat exchanger for controlling the temperature of the first storage chamber, a second throttle point, and a second heat exchanger for cooling the second storage chamber are connected in series. A high pressure line section upstream of the first throttle point and a low pressure line section downstream of the second heat exchanger form a first inner heat exchanger. A bypass line extends parallel to the high pressure line section to the first heat exchanger, and a control valve is provided in order to control the distribution of the refrigerant to the high pressure line section and the bypass line. 113-. (canceled)14. A refrigeration device , comprising:a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber;a refrigerant circuit having a first throttle point, a first heat exchanger for regulating a temperature of said first storage chamber, a second throttle point and a second heat exchanger for cooling said second storage chamber connected in series;a high pressure line section upstream of said first throttle point and a low pressure line section downstream of said second heat exchanger together forming a first inner heat exchanger;a bypass line extending parallel to said high pressure line section to said first heat exchanger; anda control valve configured to control a distribution of a refrigerant in said refrigerant circuit between said high pressure line section and said bypass line.15. The refrigeration device according to claim 14 , wherein said bypass line is arranged in parallel with said first throttle point.16. The refrigeration device according to claim 14 , wherein said control valve is a directional valve.17. The refrigeration device according to claim 16 , wherein said directional valve is disposed to form an upstream end of said bypass line.18. The refrigeration device according to claim 14 , wherein said control ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

HVAC Systems and Methods with Multiple-Path Expansion Device Subsystems

Номер: US20200033030A1
Автор: Liu Wenqian
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A heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a multi-path expansion device subsystem positioned between a condenser and an evaporator. The multi-path expansion device subsystem includes a flow selector operative to receive a refrigerant from the condenser and selectively deliver the same to a full-load pathway or to a partial-load pathway. The full-load pathway has a modulating valve and a fixed orifice sized for a full-load situation, and the partial-load pathway has a thermal expansion valve (TXV) sized for partial load operation. A controller uses an actuator of the flow selector to choose which pathway is authorized according to certain process logic. Other methods and systems are presented. 1. A method for cooling air in a heating , ventilating , and air conditioning (HVAC) system comprising: moving refrigerant through a closed refrigeration circuit having a compressor , a condenser , an expansion device subsystem , and an evaporator; wherein the expansion device subsystem comprises a full-load pathway and at least one partial-load pathway and a flow selector for directing refrigerant flow from the condenser to either the partial-load pathway or the full-load pathway; measuring a refrigerant pressure on a high-pressure side of the closed refrigeration circuit; directing refrigerant flow from the condenser to the full-load pathway when the refrigerant pressure is greater than or equal to a first preselected activation pressure and stepping down a refrigerant pressure with a set orifice; directing refrigerant flow from the condenser to the partial-load pathway when the refrigerant pressure is less than a second preselected activation pressure and stepping down a refrigerant pressure with a variable expansion device configured for partial loads; and delivering refrigerant from the full-load pathway or partial-load pathway to the evaporator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condenser comprises a micro-channel condenser.3. The method of claim ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AN EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200033037A1
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An evaporative cooling system may be employed in barns or other facilities that house animals to provide cooling and to reduce production loss. The control system for the evaporative cooling system may include circuitry designed to control pumping of water to a water storage facility used to supply water to evaporative cooling pads supply based on data received on inputs for controlling equipment and devices in the evaporative cooling system. The evaporative cooling control system may include a control circuit configured to determine whether or not evaporative cooling would be effective and operates pumps to supply water for the evaporative cooling system at times when that determination is positive and refrains from operating pumps when that determination is negative. 1. A control circuit for controlling an evaporative cooling system , the control circuit configured to:receive an input signal indicating a relative humidity of ambient air of an environment associated with the evaporative cooling system as measured by a relative humidity sensor;compare the relative humidity as measured by the relative humidity sensor to a defined humidity threshold from a humidity threshold setting; andwhen the relative humidity as measured by the relative humidity sensor is below the defined humidity threshold, generate an output signal to cause a pump to pump water from a water storage facility to evaporative cooling pads in the evaporative cooling system.2. The control circuit of claim 1 , further configured to: receive a second input signal generated by a high water level sensor coupled to the water storage facility indicating a water level of the water storage facility; and', 'in response to the second input signal indicating the water level is at or above a designated high water level, generate a second output signal to close a fill solenoid to discontinue introducing new water into the water storage facility., 'when the relative humidity as measured by the relative humidity ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

System And Method Of Controlling A Variable-Capacity Compressor

Номер: US20200033038A1
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A climate-control system includes a variable-capacity compressor unit and a control module. The variable-capacity compressor unit is operable in a first capacity mode and in a second capacity mode that is higher than the first capacity mode. The control module may be configured to switch the variable-capacity compressor unit between the first capacity mode and the second capacity mode based on a demand signal, a current outdoor air temperature, an outdoor-air-temperature slope, and a previous runtime of the variable-capacity compressor unit in the second capacity mode.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20210033324A1
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A heat pump system includes a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a refrigerant flow path included in a heat medium heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a heat source side heat exchanger are connected, the heat medium heat exchanger including the refrigerant flow path and a heat medium flow path; a heat medium feed path connected to the heat medium flow path included in the heat medium heat exchanger; an indoor unit connected to the heat medium feed path and configured to condition air inside a room; a room temperature sensor configured to detect an indoor temperature in the room; a heat medium temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of a heat medium that flows into the indoor unit; and a controller configured to control the refrigerant circuit or the indoor unit by using a set temperature in the room. 1. A heat pump system , comprising:a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a refrigerant flow path included in a heat medium heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a heat source side heat exchanger are connected, the heat medium heat exchanger including the refrigerant flow path and a heat medium flow path;a heat medium feed path connected to the heat medium flow path included in the heat medium heat exchanger;an indoor unit connected to the heat medium feed path and including an indoor fan, the indoor unit being configured to condition air inside a room;a room temperature sensor configured to detect an indoor temperature in the room;a heat medium temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of a heat medium that flows into the indoor unit; anda controller configured to control a flow rate of air sent from the indoor fan by using a set temperature in the room, the indoor temperature detected by the room temperature sensor, and the temperature detected by the heat medium temperature sensor in such a manner that the indoor temperature detected by the room temperature sensor is not deviated from the set temperature.2. The heat pump ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING HYDROTHERMAL ENERGY

Номер: US20190037736A1
Принадлежит: NAVER Business Platform Corp.

A cooling system and associated method may be used to perform cooling using the hydrothermal energy of supply water stored in a supply water tank that is to be complementarily supplied to a cooling tower of a freezer. 1. A cooling system comprising:a supply tank configured to store water, the supply tank in fluidic communication with a first cooling tower of a first freezer;a first cooling coil in fluidic communication with the supply tank, the first cooling coil configured to cool ambient air using a hydrothermal energy of the water from the supply tank; anda hydrothermal pump configured to circulate the water between the supply tank and the first cooling coil.2. The cooling system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second cooling coil configured to cool the ambient air using a refrigerant; anda refrigerant pump configured to circulate the refrigerant between the second cooling coil and the first freezer, the first freezer configured to cool the refrigerant.3. The cooling system of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling water pump configured to circulate the water between the first cooling coil and the first freezer, the first freezer configured to cool the water.4. The cooling system of claim 1 , further comprising:a control device configured to select one of a first cooling scheme and a second cooling scheme, the first cooling scheme using the first freezer, and the second cooling scheme using the hydrothermal energy of the water.5. The cooling system of claim 4 , wherein the control device is configured to operate a cooling water pump to circulate the water between the first cooling coil and the first freezer in the first cooling scheme and configured to operate the hydrothermal pump to circulate the water between the first cooling coil and the supply tank in the second cooling scheme.6. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the first cooling coil includes an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe claim 1 , the inlet pipe configured to selectively supply the water ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REFUELING CONTAINERS WITH PRESSURIZED GAS

Номер: US20200041072A1

A device and process for refuelling containers with pressurized gas comprising a pressurized gas source, a transfer circuit intended to be removably connected to a container, the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container and comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section, the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer circuit and comprising a heat exchange section between the gas flowing in the transfer circuit and the evaporator section, the device comprising an electronic controller configured to switch the refrigeration system in first standby mode when the device is not refuelling a container wherein the compressor is switched off when the temperature of the heat exchanger is equal or below a predefined first standby temperature threshold and for started and operated for producing cooling power and cooling the heat exchanger when the sensed temperature of the heat exchanger is above a second standby threshold temperature. 1. A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas , notably for refuelling gaseous hydrogen tanks , comprising a pressurized gas source , a transfer circuit comprising one upstream end connected to the gas source and at least one downstream end intended to be removably connected to a container , the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container , the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising , arranged in series , a compressor , a condenser section , an expansion valve and an evaporator section , the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200041152A1

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

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AIR-CONDITIONING OF ENVIRONMENTS IN THE MARINE FIELD

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

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR AIR-CONDITIONING OF ENVIRONMENTS IN THE MARINE FIELD

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

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Injecting Oil into an Air Conditioning Circuit

Номер: US20170045277A1

An air conditioning service system includes an oil receptacle, a coupling port in fluid communication with the oil receptacle through an oil injection line, a solenoid valve configured to selectively allow the oil to flow from the oil receptacle into the oil injection line, a memory including program instructions stored therein, and a controller operably connected to the solenoid valve and the memory. The controller is configured to execute the program instructions to obtain at least one viscosity signal associated with a viscosity of the oil, obtain a volume signal indicative of an amount of oil to be charged, determine a time period based upon the obtained at least one viscosity signal and the obtained volume signal, control the solenoid valve to an open condition, and control the solenoid valve to a closed condition after the determined time period has passed since opening of the solenoid valve.

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

System For Refrigerant Charge Verification

Номер: US20180045445A1
Автор: PHAM Hung M.
Принадлежит: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A charge-verification tool is used with a charge-verification system to diagnose and remedy a charge condition. The charge-verification tool includes a device having a controller configured to communicate with a system controller in the charge-verification system and a display configured to display measurements and instructions to an installer. The device is a user interface and is configured to provide communication between the installer and the system controller in the charge-verification system. The controller prompts the installer to input charge-verification system information including refrigeration line length and diameter. The controller receives a subcooling temperature calculated by the system controller and determines whether the subcooling temperature is between a threshold and a target subcooling temperature. The controller displays an amount of charge to add to the charge-verification system based on whether the subcooling temperature is between the threshold and the target subcooling temperature. 1. A charge-verification tool for use with a charge-verification system to diagnose and remedy a charge condition , the charge-verification tool comprising:a device having a controller configured to communicate with a system controller in the charge-verification system and a display configured to display measurements and instructions to an installer,wherein the device is a user interface and is configured to provide communication between the installer and the system controller in the charge-verification system,the controller prompts the installer to input charge-verification system information including refrigeration line length and diameter,the controller receives a subcooling temperature calculated by the system controller and determines whether the subcooling temperature is between a threshold and a target subcooling temperature, andthe controller displays an amount of charge to add to the charge-verification system based on whether the subcooling ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATION OF A COMPRESSOR UNIT IN A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180045447A1
Автор: Berg Eric, GOEL Rakesh
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

The present invention provides for a system for calibrating operation of a compressor unit in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A measuring device measures an operating parameter of the HVAC system at a position where the measuring device is mounted on a refrigerant line of the HVAC system. The measuring device switches states when the value of the measured operating parameter reaches a switching value. A controller estimates a value of the first operating parameter at the position where the first measuring device is mounted on the refrigerant line, and the controller determines whether the estimated first operating parameter is within a threshold percentage of the switching value. 1. A method for calibrating operation of a compressor unit in a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , the method comprising:measuring, using a pressure switch mounted on a discharge line of the compressor unit, refrigerant pressure in the discharge line;determining, using a controller, whether the measured refrigerant pressure reaches a first switching value;responsive to a positive determination, switching from a first state to a second state;estimating, using the controller, a first estimated value of the measured refrigerant pressure; anddetermining, using the controller, whether the first estimated value is within a first threshold percentage of the first switching value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discharge line comprises a channel for refrigerant flow.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating, by the controller, a first communication based on the determination of whether the first estimated value is within the first threshold percentage of the first switching value.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:sending, by the controller, the first communication using a wireless connection with an external device.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining, using the controller, whether the ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

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

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator management method, refrigerator management device, refrigerator management system, and temperature calculation method

Номер: US20220065523A1
Автор: Wanjing DU, Yuji OSAKl

A refrigerator management method according to one aspect of the present invention includes: obtaining log information including temperature information indicating an interior temperature of a refrigerator and opened and closed information indicating whether or not a door of the refrigerator has been opened and closed; calculating, based on the log information, a timewise change in the interior temperature for when the door is opened and closed in a predetermined period and for when the door is not opened and closed in the predetermined period; and outputting result information indicating a calculation result calculated in the calculating.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190049154A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

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

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20190049155A1
Автор: Kosuke Tanaka
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A notifier notifies a user of a warning when a ratio of first refrigerant is different from a suitable value, the ratio being determined from a first difference between a first temperature and a second temperature and from a second difference between a third temperature and a fourth temperature. The first temperature is a temperature of non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture between first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. The second temperature is a temperature of the non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture between the second heat exchanger and first expansion valve. The third temperature is a temperature of the non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture between a first decompressor and first connecting point. The fourth temperature is a temperature of the non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture between a second decompressor and the first connecting point.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF SUPERHEAT FROM A SUBCOOLER

Номер: US20210055020A1
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Systems and methods for controlled subcooling of working fluid in a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) system through a suction line heat exchanger are disclosed. The suction line heat exchanger may receive a first fluid flow travelling to a suction of the compressor in the HVACR system and second flow of working fluid that is travelling from a heat exchanger receiving the discharge of the compressor to an expansion device. Superheating of the first working fluid may be determined based on temperature measurements prior to and following the suction line heat exchanger. The superheating may be used to control the quantity of the second flow of working fluid introduced into the suction line heat exchanger, for example to maintain superheat that is below a threshold value. These systems may include chillers and heat pump systems, and methods may be applied to chillers or heat pump systems. 1. A heating , ventilation , air conditioning , and refrigeration (HVACR) circuit , comprising:a compressor having a suction and a discharge;a first heat exchanger;an expander;a second heat exchanger;a suction line heat exchanger, configured to exchange heat between a first working fluid flow, wherein the first working fluid flow is a flow of working fluid from one of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger to the suction of the compressor, and a second working fluid flow, wherein the second working fluid flow is a flow of working fluid from the other of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger towards the expander;a flow director configured to regulate an amount of the second working fluid flow entering the suction line heat exchanger; and receive a first temperature of the first working fluid flow prior to entering the suction line heat exchanger;', 'receive a second temperature of the first working fluid flow between the suction line heat exchanger and the suction of the compressor;', 'determine a superheat generation at ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONER

Номер: US20210055025A1
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An air-conditioner includes: a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows, the refrigerant circuit being formed of a compressor, a switching valve, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger connected to one another by a first pipe; a heat-transfer medium circuit through which a heat-transfer medium flows, the heat-transfer medium circuit being formed of a pump, the first heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger connected to one another by a second pipe; and control device that controls the compressor and the pump. In an operation of the air-conditioner performed before entering a defrosting operation, the control device increases a frequency of the compressor, as compared to the frequency of the compressor in a heating operation, and reduces a rotational speed of the pump, as compared to the rotational speed of the pump in the heating operation. 1. An air-conditioner , comprising:a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows, the refrigerant circuit being formed of a compressor, a switching valve, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger connected to one another by a first pipe;a heat-transfer medium circuit through which a heat-transfer medium flows, the heat-transfer medium circuit being formed of a pump, the first heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger connected to one another by a second pipe; anda control device that controls the compressor and the pump, whereinin an operation of the air-conditioner performed before entering a defrosting operation, the control device increases a frequency of the compressor, as compared to the frequency of the compressor in a heating operation, and reduces a rotational speed of the pump, as compared to the rotational speed of the pump in the heating operation, in the operation of the air-conditioner before entering the defrosting operation, the control device increases the frequency of the compressor, as compared to the frequency of the ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLED DEFROST CYCLE TIME FOR AN AIRCRAFT VAPOR CYCLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180051921A1
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A defrost cycle time of an aircraft vapor cycle refrigeration system is adaptively controlled. A pressure of refrigerant at an inlet of a compressor of the vapor cycle refrigeration system is sensed. A defrost cycle of the vapor cycle refrigeration system is initiated in response to the sensed pressure being less than a threshold pressure. The defrost cycle is terminated upon expiration of the defrost cycle time. The defrost cycle time is based upon a time duration of the cooling cycle. 1. A method comprising:(a) initiating a cooling cycle of a vapor cycle refrigeration system of an aircraft;(b) sensing a pressure of refrigerant at an inlet of a compressor of the vapor cycle refrigeration system during operation of the cooling cycle;(c) initiating a defrost cycle of the vapor cycle refrigeration system in response to the sensed pressure being less than a threshold pressure;(d) terminating the defrost cycle upon expiration of a defrost cycle time that is based upon a time duration of the cooling cycle; and(e) repeating steps (a)-(d).2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the defrost cycle time based on the time duration of the cooling cycle.3. The method of claim 2 ,wherein adjusting the defrost cycle time based on the time duration of the cooling cycle comprises increasing the defrost cycle time in response to determining that the time duration of the cooling cycle is less than a threshold time duration.4. The method of claim 2 ,wherein adjusting the defrost cycle time based on the time duration of the cooling cycle comprises decreasing the defrost cycle time in response to determining that the time duration of the cooling cycle is greater than a threshold time duration.5. The method of claim 2 ,wherein adjusting the defrost cycle time based on the time duration of the cooling cycle comprises adjusting the time duration of the cooling cycle by an amount that is proportional to a difference between a threshold time duration and the time duration of ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

CARBON DIOXIDE COOLING SYSTEM WITH SUBCOOLING

Номер: US20170051950A1
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 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 second refrigerant from ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170051953A1
Автор: Dreossi Giuseppe
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

Provided herein is a domestic appliance for washing goods that may include a washing compartment for receiving goods to be washed, and a heat pump arrangement, adapted to heat washing liquid to be used in the washing compartment. The heat pump arrangement may include an evaporator arranged to collect heat from ambient air, and a condenser arranged to dissipate heat to the washing liquid to thereby heat the washing liquid. The heat pump arrangement may further include a variable speed fan arranged to force the ambient air through the evaporator. 1. A domestic appliance for washing goods , comprising;a washing compartment for receiving goods to be washed, anda heat pump arrangement, adapted to heat washing liquid to be used in said washing compartment, said heat pump arrangement comprising;an evaporator arranged to collect heat from ambient air,a condenser arranged to dissipate heat to said washing liquid to thereby heat said washing liquid, wherein the heat pump arrangement further comprises;a variable speed fan arranged to force said ambient air through said evaporator.2. The domestic appliance according to claim 1 , where said variable speed fan comprises a brushless direct current electric motor.3. The domestic appliance according to claim 1 , where the heat pump arrangement further comprises a control unit arranged to control a speed of said variable speed fan between at least two different speeds.4. The domestic appliance according to claim 1 , further comprising a first sensor arranged to sense a washing liquid temperature (T) of said washing liquid and where said control unit is arranged to control said speed of said variable speed fan in response to said washing liquid temperature (T).5. The domestic appliance according to claim 4 , where said control unit is arranged to control said speed of said variable speed fan to a higher speed in case said washing liquid temperature (T) is below a washing liquid temperature threshold value (T) than in case said washing ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR MANAGING LUBRICANT LEVELS IN TANDEM COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLIES OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20170051960A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a control system for managing lubricant levels in tandem compressor assemblies of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In transitioning from a partial load that operates a first compressor but not a second compressor of a tandem assembly to a full load that operates both the first and the second compressor, a controller of the HVAC system turns OFF both compressors of the tandem compressor assembly to allow time for lubricant levels to equalize between the first and the second compressor. 1. A control system for a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , the control system comprising:a control assembly configured to operationally connect to an HVAC compressor assembly of an HVAC system for controlling the environment in an enclosed space;wherein the HVAC compressor assembly is configured for operation by the controller to deliver a load capacity in one or more demand stages, wherein the controller operates the HVAC compressor assembly in at least a lower demand stage and a higher demand stage, wherein the HVAC compressor assembly delivers a larger capacity at the higher demand stage than at the lower demand stage;wherein the HVAC compressor assembly is configured for operation by the control assembly in one or more modes of operation based on an ambient temperature outside the enclosed space;wherein the control assembly comprises a controller configured to control operation of a first compressor assembly and a second compressor assembly of the HVAC compressor assembly;wherein the first compressor assembly comprises a first tandem compressor assembly having a first compressor and a second compressor operationally connected for tandem operation as part of a first circuit having first heat transfer devices;wherein the second compressor assembly comprises at least a third compressor comprising a part of a second circuit having second heat transfer devices separated from the first heat transfer ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Portable heating system and method for pest control

Номер: US20160057987A1
Принадлежит: TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS CORP

A method for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprises positioning a heat pump unit within an affected area of the structure, coupling a first end of an inlet hose to a faucet, and coupling a second end of the inlet hose to an inlet port of the heat pump unit. The inlet port supplies a flow of water received from the faucet to an evaporator component of the heat pump unit. The evaporator component transfers heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant and communicate the refrigerant to a condenser component of the heat pump unit. The condenser component generates heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant fluid to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air i emitted into the affected area in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220074630A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology. In particular, it involves a heat pump system and control method. 1. A heat pump type air conditioning system comprises an outdoor unit , an indoor unit , and a thermostat:wherein the outdoor unit comprises a main controller, a sensor acquisition unit, a data storage unit, a driving unit, a compressor, a fan, a four-way valve, an electronic expansion valve, and an interface circuit; andthe thermostat is configured to send a conventional AC voltage output toggling on and off on one wire to the main controller; andthe main controller is further configured from power-off to determine if the system needs to run in cooling mode or heating mode; andthe main controller is configured to send an instruction for cooling or heating to the driving unit.2. The heat pump type air conditioning system according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor acquisition unit is configured to acquire data collected by outdoor unit sensors, including ambient temperature; andthe data storage unit is configured to store various data of the system operation, including the instructions received by the main controller, timing, and the various sensor data; andthe main controller is further configured to calculate various parameters required to interpret an instruction received from the thermostat whenever the outdoor unit is powered up.3. The heat pump type air conditioning system according to claim 2 ,wherein the main controller is further configured from power-off to determine if the system has run in cooling mode, and that the cooling mode was previously run before the power was cut, and whether the outdoor ambient temperature T′ recorded before the power-off is within a threshold A from the current outdoor ambient temperature T, and when −A<(T−T′) is satisfied, send an instruction for cooling to the driving unit, or send an instruction for heating when the conditions are not met.4. A heat pump type air conditioning system ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for hybrid water heating and air cooling and control thereof

Номер: US20160061508A1
Принадлежит: Rheem Manufacturing Co

A system for conditioning air circulated from an interior of a building includes a refrigerant path, an air-cooled condenser in the refrigerant path, a water-cooled condenser in the refrigerant path that transfers heat from refrigerant in the refrigerant path to the building water, an evaporator in the refrigerant path, and a control system. The control system moves the system between operation of the air-cooled condenser and the water-cooled condenser based upon predetermined system conditions.

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

TRANSPORTABLE CLIMATE-CONTROLLED UNITS FOR FULFILLMENT OF PERISHABLE GOODS

Номер: US20180058739A1
Автор: Zou Le
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are various embodiments for fulfillment of perishable goods using transportable climate-controlled units. A computing environment may control operation and transportation of network-enabled refrigeration units using mobile drive units capable of navigating a materials handing center or other space. The mobile drive units may recharge or otherwise provide power to the refrigeration units, for example, as they are transported. 1. A system , comprising: a sensor configured to measure an internal temperature of the at least one refrigeration unit;', 'a network interface; and', communicate the internal temperature of the at least one refrigeration unit to the at least one computing device over a network using the network interface; and', 'adjust the internal temperature of the at least one refrigeration unit in response to receipt of a request from the at least one computing device; and, 'processing circuitry configured to], 'at least one refrigeration unit in data communication with at least one computing device over a network, the at least one refrigeration unit comprisinga mobile drive unit coupled to the at least one refrigeration unit being configured to transport the at least one refrigeration unit from a first location to a second location based at least in part on an instruction received from the at least one computing device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the mobile drive unit comprises a battery and at least one sensor configured to measure a battery level associated with the battery; andthe mobile drive unit is configured to transport the at least one refrigeration unit from the first location to a charging station in response to the battery level being below a threshold level.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one refrigeration unit comprises a battery and at least one sensor configured to measure a battery level associated with the battery; andthe mobile drive unit is configured to transport the at least one refrigeration unit from ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180058740A1
Принадлежит:

A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser (outdoor heat exchanger), an expansion valve, and an evaporator (indoor heat exchanger), a fan configured to blow air to the condenser, a fan configured to blow air to the evaporator, and a controller configured to control at least one of a frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the expansion valve, a rotation speed of the fan, and a rotation speed of the fan, such that the refrigerant sucked into the compressor has a quality of 1.0 or greater. The refrigerant circuit is configured for use with a refrigerant mixture inclusive of 30 wt % to 50% wt ethylene-based hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigeration cycle apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, a pressure reducing device, and an evaporator;a first fan configured to blow air to the condenser;a second fan configured to blow air to the evaporator;an outdoor air temperature detecting unit configured to detect an outdoor air temperature; anda controller configured to control at least one of a frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the pressure reducing device, a rotation speed of the first fan, and a rotation speed of the second fan, such that the refrigerant sucked into the compressor has a suction superheat degree, which is a degree of superheat of the refrigerant sucked into the compressor, the suction superheat degree being lower than or equal to a difference between the outdoor air temperature detected by the outdoor air temperature detecting unit and a saturated gas temperature of the refrigerant,wherein the refrigerant circuit is configured for use with a refrigerant mixture inclusive of 30 wt % to 70 wt % ethylene-based hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant.3. The refrigeration cycle apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to perform control such that a discharge temperature of the compressor lies within a predetermined ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

VARIABLE FAN SPEED CONTROL IN HVAC SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180058741A1
Автор: BOEHDE Michael Carl
Принадлежит:

Generally, a variable fan speed control in an HVAC system is described. Such methods and systems to control fan speed can in turn improve efficiency of the HVAC system by minimizing power consumption, for example of the compressor. The control scheme is based on various operating conditions of compressor load and ambient air temperature, which are used to determine an optimum fan speed. 1. A method of controlling condenser fans in an HVAC system , comprising:detecting, with a device to detect ambient air temperature, ambient air temperature;obtaining, with a device to obtain compressor present load, a present load on a variable load compressor;determining, with a controller, a desired condenser fan capacity suitable to control one or more condenser fans based on the ambient air temperature detected and the present load on the variable load compressor obtained;outputting, with the controller, the desired condenser fan capacity suitable to control the one or more condenser fans; andcontrolling the one or more fans based on the output of the desired condenser fan capacity, such that the power of the HVAC system is managed through power consumed by the variable load compressor and the one or more condenser fans.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of obtaining the present load comprises obtaining the present load on a variable speed compressor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of obtaining the present load comprises obtaining the present load through the device to obtain compressor present load which includes a speed sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of obtaining the present load comprises obtaining the present load through the device to obtain compressor present load which includes a mechanical unloader position sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of obtaining the present load comprises obtaining the present load by estimating a change in evaporator water temperature obtained through the device to obtain compressor ...

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22-05-2014 дата публикации

Expansion valve setpoint control systems and methods

Номер: US20140137585A1
Принадлежит: Liebert Corp

A system includes an error module configured to integrate a difference between a superheat signal and a superheat setpoint to generate an error signal, wherein the superheat signal indicates suction superheat values of a compressor. A comparison module is configured to compare the error signal to a first predetermined threshold to generate a first comparison signal based on the comparison. A zero-crossing module is configured to compare a first count value to a second predetermined threshold to generate a second comparison signal. The first count value is generated based on at least one comparison between the superheat signal and the superheat setpoint. A setpoint module is configured to adjust the superheat setpoint based on the first comparison signal and the second comparison signal.

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

ROBUST FIXED-SEQUENCE CONTROL METHOD AND APPLIANCE FOR EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERATURE STABILITY

Номер: US20170059210A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A method to control a fixed-sequence dual evaporator cooling system including providing a recurring cooling cycle cooling system wherein each recurring cooling cycle comprises first and second cooling cycles for cooling respective first and second interiors, a pump-out cycle for returning coolant to a condenser, and an idle cycle, and providing a processor to establish exceptions to the recurring cooling cycle. A step includes the processor monitoring first and second actual temperatures of the respective first and second interiors, selecting predetermined first and second control temperatures for the respective first and second interiors, and selecting a command input signal to supply to a compressor, the condenser fan, the first and second evaporator fans, and the valve of the cooling system during the recurring cooling cycle based upon the first and second actual temperatures and the predetermined first and second control temperatures to initiate the established exceptions. 1. A method for fixed-sequence control of a dual evaporator cooling system comprising the steps of:operating a cooling system in a recurring fixed-sequence cooling cycle wherein each recurring fixed-sequence cooling cycle includes at least a first cooling cycle for cooling a first interior and a second cooling cycle for cooling a second interior;establishing exceptions to the recurring fixed-sequence cooling cycle, wherein a processor establishes the exceptions;monitoring first and second actual temperatures of the first and second interiors, respectively;selecting predetermined first and second control temperatures for the first and second interiors, respectively; andselecting a command input signal to supply to the cooling system during the recurring fixed-sequence cooling cycle based upon the first and second actual temperatures and the predetermined first and second control temperatures to initiate the established exceptions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of: ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20220082308A1
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A compressor () and an oil separator () are provided in a refrigerant circuit (). A flow-rate regulating valve () is provided in an oil return pipe () for returning a refrigerating-machine oil in the oil separator () to the compressor (). A temperature sensor () is provided downstream of the flow-rate regulating valve () in the oil return pipe (). The oil-amount determiner () determines whether an oil shortage state in which the amount of the refrigerating-machine oil held by the compressor () is insufficient is present, on the basis of a measured value obtained by the temperature sensor (). 1203131353531314040353531314141404020a,ba,ba,ba,ba,ba,ba,ba,b. A refrigeration apparatus comprising a refrigerant circuit () provided with a compressor () , an oil separator () configured to separate a refrigerant and a refrigerating-machine oil that are discharged from the compressor () from each other , an oil return pipe () for returning the refrigerating-machine oil in the oil separator () to the compressor () , and a throttle mechanism () configured to decompress a fluid that flows in the oil return pipe () , the refrigeration apparatus being configured to perform a refrigeration cycle by circulating a refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit () ,wherein the refrigeration apparatus comprises{'b': 42', '42', '41', '41', '40', '40, 'i': a,', 'b', 'a,', 'b', 'a,', 'b, 'a temperature sensor () configured to measure, downstream of the throttle mechanism (), a temperature of a fluid that flows in the oil return pipe (), and'}{'b': 71', '71', '31', '31', '42', '42, 'i': a,', 'b', 'a,', 'b', 'a,', 'b, 'an oil-amount determiner () configured to perform a determination operation of determining whether an oil shortage state in which an amount of the refrigerating-machine oil held by the compressor () is insufficient is present, based on a measured value obtained by the temperature sensor (), and'}{'b': 71', '71', '42', '42, 'i': a,', 'b', 'a,', 'b, 'the oil-amount determiner () is ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220082314A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a refrigerator and a method and device for controlling refrigeration of the refrigerator. A refrigeration system of the refrigerator comprises: includes an evaporator configured to refrigerate a refrigerating compartment and make ice in an ice machine, an ice-making damper and a refrigerating damper. The method includes recognizing a current ice-making stage of the ice machine, acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the refrigerator, and controlling opening and closing of the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature. Through controlling the refrigeration period of the refrigerating compartment and delaying the refrigeration starting time of the refrigerating compartment, the refrigeration cycle of the refrigerating compartment matches the ice-making cycle of the ice-making compartment, thus improving the ice-making efficiency of the ice machine and the ice-making amount, shortening the ice-making cycle, and reducing the energy consumption of the refrigerator. 1. A method for controlling refrigeration of a refrigerator using a refrigeration system , comprising:recognizing a current ice-making stage of an ice machine;acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the refrigerator; andcontrolling opening and closing of an ice-making damper and a refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature,wherein the refrigeration system comprises an evaporator configured to refrigerate a refrigerating compartment and make ice in the ice machine, the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling opening and closing of the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature comprises:determining that the current ice-making stage is a heating-deicing stage;determining whether the current ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

Portable heating system and method for pest control

Номер: US20140144066A1
Принадлежит: TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS CORP

A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat pump unit placed within an affected area. The heat pump unit comprises an evaporator component, a condensor component, and a compressor component. The evaporator component is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and transfer heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant. The condenser component is configured to receive the refrigerant from the evaporator component, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air being emitted into the affected area is in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compressor component is configured to return the refrigerant from the evaporator component of the heat pump unit to the condenser component of the heat pump unit.

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Control System For Multiple Compressors

Номер: US20190063805A1
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A control system for controlling an output for a plurality of compressors includes a control unit receiving a first value from a first sensor and generating a first output based on the first value. The control unit receives a second value from a second sensor and derives a final output from the first output and the second value. A plurality of compressors receives the control commands from the control unit based on the final output.

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20190063806A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an indoor heat exchanger are connected in a circuit and is provided with an indoor air temperature sensor configured to detect indoor air temperature in a space in which the air-conditioning apparatus is installed, and a controller configured to control a rotation speed of the compressor. The controller controls operation of the compressor based on an operation state of the compressor and a change amount of the indoor air temperature detected by the indoor air temperature sensor at a set time interval.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Gas-liquid separator and air conditioner including the same

Номер: US20200064034A1
Принадлежит: Fujitsu General Ltd

In an air conditioner, an inlet pipe penetrates a location that is offset towards an outer circumferential side from an apex portion of a top portion. The suction pipe penetrates a location that is offset towards the outer circumferential side from an apex portion of a bottom portion and is inserted into the interior of the main body portion, and the suction inner pipe, which constitutes a portion of the suction pipe that lies in the interior of the main body portion, extends as far as an upper portion of the main body portion so that an inlet port is disposed in a space defined by the top portion. Then, the suction inner pipe includes a bend portion that is bent from a location lying slightly above a location where the suction pipe penetrates the bottom portion as an originating point.

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Control method for air conditioner

Номер: US20210071923A1
Автор: Chao An, Chao GU

A control method for an air conditioner including a compressor and an outdoor unit, where the control method includes: obtaining a suction temperature of the outdoor unit and selectively adjusting the frequency of the compressor according to the suction temperature of the outdoor unit. The method can adjust the operating frequency of the compressor according to the temperature interval in which the suction temperature of the outdoor unit is located, to avoid the freezing of an indoor unit, the outdoor unit and an unit connecting tube of the air conditioner, thereby effectively solving the problem that the indoor unit, the outdoor unit and the unit connecting tube of the air conditioner are easy to freeze, and the stability and reliability of the air conditioner operation are also improved.

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Termperature Control Logic For Refrigeration System

Номер: US20140151015A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A refrigeration system includes a compressor having a first stage ( 20 a ) and a second stage ( 20 b ); a motor ( 22 ) driving the compressor; a heat rejecting heat exchanger having a fan ( 44 ) drawing ambient fluid over the heat rejecting heat exchanger, the heat rejecting heat exchanger including an intercooler ( 43 ) and a gas cooler, the inter-cooler coupled to an outlet of the first stage and the gas cooler ( 41 ) coupled to an outlet of the second stage; a flash tank ( 70 ) coupled to an outlet of the gas cooler; a primary expansion device ( 55 ) coupled to an outlet of the flash tank; a heat absorbing heat exchanger ( 50 ) coupled to an outlet of the primary expansion device, an outlet of the heat absorbing heat exchanger coupled to the suction port of the first stage; and a controller ( 100 ) for implementing a pulldown mode, a control mode and a staging logic mode.

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Refrigeration System With Superheating, Sub-Cooling and Refrigerant Charge Level Control

Номер: US20180073789A1
Принадлежит:

The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for determining refrigerant charge level. In one aspect, a refrigeration system includes: (1) a compressor to compress a refrigerant; (2) a condenser disposed downstream of the compressor to condense the refrigerant; (3) an evaporator disposed downstream of the condenser to vaporize the refrigerant; (4) refrigerant lines fluidly connecting the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator in series to form a refrigerant circuit for circulating the refrigerant; (5) at least one sensor configured to measure temperature and pressure of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit; and (6) a controller communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to: (a) determine a sub-cooling level or super-heating level based on the temperature and/or pressure measured by the at least one sensor; and (b) facilitate operation of the refrigeration system based on the sub-cooling level or the super-heating level. 1. A refrigeration system , comprising:a compressor to compress a refrigerant;a condenser disposed downstream of the compressor to condense the refrigerant;an evaporator disposed downstream of the condenser to vaporize the refrigerant;refrigerant lines fluidly connecting the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator in series to form a refrigerant circuit for circulating the refrigerant;at least one sensor configured to measure a temperature of the refrigerant and a pressure of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit; and determine a sub-cooling level or super-heating level based on the temperature and/or the pressure measured by the at least one sensor; and', 'facilitate operation of the refrigeration system based on the sub-cooling level or the super-heating level., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a receiver drier disposed between the condenser and the evaporator claim 1 , the ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM CONDENSER FAN CONTROL

Номер: US20180073791A1
Автор: Chen Linhui, SUN JIAN
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A method of controlling a refrigeration system having a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and a variable speed condenser fan is provided. The method includes determining if a change in an ambient temperature or a compressor suction pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold, determining a near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature if the change in the ambient temperature or the compressor suction pressure is above the predetermined threshold, setting a condensing pressure setpoint based on the determined near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature, and setting a speed of the variable speed condenser fan based on the condensing pressure setpoint. 1. A method of controlling a refrigeration system having a compressor , a condenser , an evaporator , and a variable speed condenser fan , the method comprising:determining if a change in an ambient temperature or a compressor suction pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold;determining a near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature if the change in the ambient temperature or the compressor suction pressure is above the predetermined threshold;setting a condensing pressure setpoint based on the determined near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature; andsetting a speed of the variable speed condenser fan based on the condensing pressure setpoint.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining the near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature comprises:determining the ambient temperature;determining a saturation temperature leaving the evaporator;determining a compressor speed; anddetermining the near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature based on the determined ambient temperature, saturation temperature leaving the evaporator, and compressor speed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the near-optimal condensing pressure/temperature is determined using the equation:{'br': None, 'sub': opt', 'amb', 'out,evap', 'comp, 'i': =f', 'T', ',Ts', 'CF, 'φ()×,'}{'sub': opt', 'amb', 's out, evap', ' ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

CHILLING SYSTEM USING WASTE HEAT RECOVERY BY CHILLER DISCHARGE GAS

Номер: US20190072312A1
Принадлежит:

A refrigeration system using waste heat recovery by refrigerator discharge gas is disclosed. The refrigeration system comprises a compressor configured to compress refrigent; a condenser configured to condense compressed refrigent introduced from the compressor; a main flow passage configured to deliver the refrigerant compressed in the compressor to the condenser; a heat storage tank configured to partially store the heat of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor; an auxiliary flow passage configured to deliver the refrigerant compressed in the compressor to the heat storage tank; an expansion valve configured to expand the refrigerant condensed in the condenser; and an evaporative-side composite heat exchanger configured to evaporate the expanded refrigerant, wherein the evaporative-side composite heat exchanger comprises an evaporation pipe through which the refrigerant expanded in the expansion valve passes and a defrost water supply pipe through which the circulating water in the heat storage tank passes. 1. A refrigeration system using waste heat recovery by refrigerator discharge gas , the system comprising:a compressor configured to compress refrigent;a condenser configured to condense compressed refrigent introduced from the compressor;a main flow passage configured to deliver the refrigerant compressed in the compressor to the condenser;a heat storage tank configured to partially store the heat of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor;an auxiliary flow passage configured to deliver the refrigerant compressed in the compressor to the heat storage tank;an expansion valve configured to expand the refrigerant condensed in the condenser; andan evaporative-side composite heat exchanger configured to evaporate the expanded refrigerant, an evaporation pipe through which the refrigerant expanded in the expansion valve passes and', 'a defrost water supply pipe through which the circulating water in the heat storage tank passes., 'wherein the ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR WITH ENERGY SAVING MODE

Номер: US20170074568A1
Принадлежит: CIATEQ, A.C.

A commercial refrigerator for energy savings and a method to operate thereof. The refrigerator comprises a cabinet, the cabinet with a first cavity with an inner part, an access to said inner part and an air chamber set in the inner part, the air chamber comprising a fan which makes the air pass through an evaporator, a thawing resistance which thaws the evaporator, a cover with first slits which allow an air flow emanating from the first cavity towards the inner part of said air chamber and second slits that allow air flow cooled by the evaporator emanating from the inner part of said air chamber to the first cavity; temperature sensors set within the inner part of the air chamber, a first temperature sensor set between the first slit and the fan and a second temperature sensor set between the evaporator and the second slits, said sensors connected to an electronic control. 1. A method for operating a commercial refrigerator with a cabinet , the cabinet with at least one first cavity with an inner part , an access to said inner part and an air chamber set within the inner part , wherein said air chamber set comprises a fan which makes the air pass through an evaporator to carry out a heat transfer , a thawing resistance which thaws the evaporator , a cover with first slits which allow an air flow emanating from the first cavity towards the inner part of said air chamber and second slits which allow an air flow cooled by the evaporator emanating from the inner part of said air chamber towards the first cavity; said method comprising:setting at least two temperature sensors within the inner part of the air chamber, a first temperature sensor between the first slit and the fan and a second temperature sensor set between the evaporator and second slits, said sensors in connection with an electronic control;collecting first temperature data from the first sensor and second temperature data from the second sensor within the air chamber;comparing the first temperature ...

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