摘要:
There is disclosed heat pump 10, comprising: an internal heat exchanger 40 configured to transfer heat from refrigerant in a liquid line pathway to refrigerant in a suction line pathway, to superheat the refrigerant upstream of a compressor 12; and a controller 50 configured to: control an expansion valve 16 to maintain a target superheat of refrigerant at a control location. The target superheat is variable and is determined based on one or more operating conditions of the heat pump. There is also disclosed a method of operating a heat pump and a simulation method to determine a variable superheat.
摘要:
There is disclosed an environmental control system (110) for thermally conditioning air within an enclosed space (14), the system comprising: a refrigerant circuit (20) having a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an outdoor heat exchanger (36). The system comprises an exhaust flowpath having a first inlet (428) for receiving an exhaust flow of thermally conditioned air from the enclosed space (14) and an outlet (422) for discharging the exhaust flow to an external environment (48). A heat transfer section (424) of the outdoor heat exchanger (36) is located in the exhaust flowpath, wherein the exhaust flowpath is for directing the exhaust flow of thermally conditioned air through the heat transfer section (424) of the outdoor heat exchanger (36).
摘要:
There is disclosed an environmental control system (110) for heating at least one enclosed space (14). The system (110) comprises a heat-pump circuit (22) that includes a compressor (30), a heat-output stage, an expansion device and an evaporator (314) arranged in series along a flow path for a refrigerant. The heat-output stage comprises a primary heat exchanger (34) and a secondary heat exchanger (36) that are both configured to transfer heat from the refrigerant to one or more external mediums in thermal communication with the at least one enclosed space (14). The primary heat exchanger (34) and the secondary heat exchanger (36) are connected in series along the flow path, such that the secondary heat exchanger (36) will transfer excess heat energy remaining within the refrigerant after passing through the primary heat exchanger (34) to the one or more external mediums.
摘要:
An apparatus for a thermally insulated container is disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more heat accumulators. Each of the thermal accumulators includes a plurality of longitudinal heat accumulation modules. Each of the longitudinal modules includes a casing forming a cavity therein. The cavity is configured to receive a phase change material. A first wall of the casing includes a substantially flat surface and a second wall includes a heat transfer enhanced surface portion. The longitudinal modules include a heat exchanger having at least a portion disposed within the cavity that is configured to supply a heat transfer fluid. The plurality of longitudinal heat accumulation modules are securely connected to each other and are in thermal communication with each other.
摘要:
A method for defrosting a heat exchanger of a refrigeration circuit is provided. The method includes monitoring a compressor suction parameter at a suction line to a compressor of the refrigeration circuit. The method also includes determining a compressor suction parameter threshold. Also, the method includes initiating a defrost mode of the refrigeration circuit when the compressor suction parameter is less than or equal to the compressor suction parameter threshold.
摘要:
A transport climate control system for a climate controlled transport unit includes a main heat transfer circuit and a chiller heat transfer circuit. The main heat transfer circuit includes a compressor, a condenser, a main expansion valve, a main evaporator, a chiller expansion valve, and a chiller evaporator. The main evaporator and a chiller evaporator positioned are in parallel to each other downstream of the condenser. Working fluid and a second process fluid flowing through the main evaporator. Working fluid and a third process fluid flowing through the chiller evaporator. The chiller heat transfer circuit includes the chiller evaporator and the third process fluid is configured to provide auxiliary cooling. A method of operating a transport climate control system for a climate controlled transport unit includes operating in a HVACR and chiller mode, operating in a HVACR mode, and operating a chiller mode.
摘要:
According to a first aspect there is disclosed evaporator apparatus 100 for a refrigeration cycle of an HVAC system or a refrigeration system. The evaporator apparatus 100 comprises: a primary evaporator pathway 110 for a working fluid of the refrigeration cycle extending through a primary expansion device 112 and a primary evaporator 114; a secondary evaporator pathway 120 for the working fluid in parallel with the primary evaporator pathway and extending through a secondary expansion device 122 and a secondary evaporator 124; a coolant circuit 130 for cooling a device 140, wherein the secondary evaporator 124 is configured for heat exchange between the working fluid and a process fluid of the coolant circuit 130; and a controller 190 configured to: control the primary expansion device 112 to maintain a target superheat of the working fluid at a primary control location 192 downstream of the primary evaporator 114; and control the secondary expansion device 122 based on monitoring a temperature of the process fluid to maintain a target temperature of the process fluid at a coolant control location 194 in the coolant circuit 130. According to a second aspect there is disclosed a refrigeration system 200 comprising evaporator apparatus 100 in accordance with the first aspect. According to a third aspect, there is disclosed a method 300 of operating evaporator apparatus 100 in accordance with the first aspect or a refrigeration system 200 in accordance with the second aspect.
摘要:
A method for charging a phase change material (PCM) of a thermal accumulator provided in a refrigerated transport unit is provided. The refrigerated transport unit includes a prime mover to move the refrigerated transport unit, a transport refrigeration system (TRS) that includes a heat transfer fluid circuit. The heat transfer fluid circuit has a compressor, a heat exchanger, an expansion device and a PCM heat exchanger. The method requires monitoring for, via a controller, a braking signal from a braking sensor of the refrigerated transport unit. Also, the method includes directing energy generated by the prime mover for moving the refrigerated transport unit to the TRS when the controller receives a braking signal from the braking sensor. Further, the method includes the TRS charging the PCM of the thermal accumulator via the heat transfer fluid circuit when the energy generated by the prime mover is directed to the TRS.
摘要:
An apparatus for the storage, transport and distribution of refrigerated or frozen goods, in particular for thermally insulated containers of refrigerated vehicles, cold rooms and the like, including one or more thermal storage devices, each including a housing defining a cavity for holding a phase change material. The cavity contains a heat exchanger that may be supplied with a heat exchange fluid. The housing includes a substantially flat wall portion and a heat transfer enhanced wall portion. The apparatus includes ventilator in communication with the thermal storage device.