Refrigerant System and Control Method
    152.
    发明申请
    Refrigerant System and Control Method 有权
    制冷剂系统及控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100101248A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-29

    申请号:US12528910

    申请日:2007-02-28

    Inventor: Alexander Lifson

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is configured to alternatingly run in an economized mode and a standard mode. A control system shifts the refrigerant system between the economized mode and standard mode responsive to a determined efficiency reflecting a combination of at least two of: compressor isentropic efficiency; condenser efficiency; evaporator efficiency; efficiency of hardware mechanically powering the compressor; and a mode-associated cycling efficiency. In a bypass mode, a bypass refrigerant flow from an intermediate port may return to the suction port. Shifting into the bypass mode may be similarly controlled based upon the determined efficiency.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统被配置为以经济模式和标准模式交替运行。 控制系统响应于确定的效率反映经济模式和标准模式之间的制冷剂系统,反映出以下组合中的至少两个:压缩机等熵效率; 冷凝器效率; 蒸发器效率; 压缩机机械动力的硬件效率; 和模式相关的循环效率。 在旁通模式中,来自中间端口的旁路制冷剂流可以返回到吸入口。 可以基于所确定的效率来类似地控制切换到旁路模式。

    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH EXPANDER SPEED CONTROL
    153.
    发明申请
    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH EXPANDER SPEED CONTROL 有权
    具有扩展速度控制的制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100083678A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-08

    申请号:US12528486

    申请日:2007-04-10

    Abstract: A refrigerant system utilizes an expander to expand refrigerant and to drive or assist in driving an associated compressor. By varying the compressor load, the speed of the expander can be adjusted to achieve the desired thermodynamic characteristics of the expanding refrigerant and enhance expander operation.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统利用膨胀器来膨胀制冷剂并驱动或协助驱动相关的压缩机。 通过改变压缩机负荷,可以调节膨胀机的速度,以达到膨胀制冷剂所需的热力学特性,并增强膨胀机的运行。

    MICRO-CHANNEL EVAPORATOR WITH FROST DETECTION AND CONTROL
    154.
    发明申请
    MICRO-CHANNEL EVAPORATOR WITH FROST DETECTION AND CONTROL 审中-公开
    具有FROST检测和控制的MICRO-CHANNEL EVAPORATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20100024452A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12529058

    申请日:2007-03-06

    CPC classification number: F25D21/006 F25B39/02 F25D21/02 F25D21/06

    Abstract: A refrigerant vapor compression system includes an evaporator having a plurality of longitudinally extending, flattened heat exchange tubes disposed in parallel, spaced relationship. Each of the heat exchange tubes has a flattened cross-section and defining a plurality of discrete, longitudinally extending refrigerant flow passages. One or more frost detection sensor(s) is/are installed in operative association with the evaporator for detecting a presence of frost/ice formation on at one of the flattened heat exchange tubes and associated heat transfer fins. A defrost system is provided and operatively associated with the evaporator heat exchanger A controller, operatively coupled to the frost detection sensor(s) and to the defrost system, selectively activates the defrost system to initiate a defrost cycle of the evaporator in response to the signal indicative of the presence of frost formation on the flattened heat exchange tubes and heat transfer fins.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂蒸气压缩系统包括具有多个纵向延伸的扁平换热管的蒸发器,该热交换管以平行,间隔的关系设置。 每个热交换管具有扁平的横截面并且限定多个不连续的纵向延伸的制冷剂流动通道。 一个或多个霜检测传感器被安装成与蒸发器操作关联,用于检测在平坦的热交换管和相关联的传热翅片之一上存在霜/冰的形成。 除霜系统被提供并且可操作地与蒸发器热交换器A控制器相连,操作地耦合到霜检测传感器和除霜系统,选择性地启动除霜系统以响应于信号启动蒸发器的除霜循环 表示在平坦的热交换管和传热翅片上存在结霜。

    HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-ZONE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS
    155.
    发明申请
    HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-ZONE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS 有权
    具有多区域监测和诊断功能的加热,通风,空调和制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100000238A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-07

    申请号:US12375277

    申请日:2006-10-23

    Abstract: A multi-zone HVAC&R system has its control programmed to provide diagnostic testing of air handling components and refrigerant components associated with each climate controlled zone in sequence. The control changes the original position of the corresponding component and a resultant change in a relevant operational parameter is sensed. If the actual change is outside of the tolerance band associated with the expected change, then the determination is made that the component under consideration is malfunctioning. The periodicity of a diagnostic procedure for a particular component is typically defined by its criticality and reliability level. If the change in the corresponding operation parameter is recorded and stored in the database, the component degradation can be observed over time and a prognostic prediction can be made when a particular component requires preventive maintenance or replacement.

    Abstract translation: 多区域HVAC&R系统的控制程序是按顺序为每个气候控制区域提供空气处理组件和制冷剂组分的诊断测试。 该控制改变相应部件的原始位置,并检测相关操作参数中的结果变化。 如果实际变化超出与预期变化相关联的公差带,则确定正在考虑的部件发生故障。 特定组件的诊断程序的周期性通常由其临界性和可靠性水平来定义。 如果相应的操作参数的变化被记录并存储在数据库中,则可以随时间观察组件退化,并且当特定组件需要预防性维护或更换时,可以进行预测。

    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH EXPANSION DEVICE BYPASS
    156.
    发明申请
    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH EXPANSION DEVICE BYPASS 有权
    具有膨胀装置旁路的制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090320506A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-31

    申请号:US12307604

    申请日:2006-09-18

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is provided with an expansion device that may be a thermostatic expansion device or an electronic expansion device. A bypass line selectively allows a portion of refrigerant to bypass the expansion device and to flow through a fixed restriction expansion device such as an orifice positioned in parallel configuration with the main expansion device. A valve selectively enables or blocks refrigerant flow through this bypass line depending on the volume of refrigerant required to circulate through the refrigerant system as defined by environmental conditions and a mode of operation. The valve can be a simple shutoff valve or a three-way valve selectively allowing or blocking refrigerant flow through a particular refrigerant line or lines. In one embodiment, the expansion device is the main expansion device for the refrigerant system. In the other embodiment, the expansion device is a vapor injection expansion device for expanding refrigerant for performing an economizer function. The present invention allows the use of a smaller expansion device, which can be more precisely controlled, while still allowing the accommodation of higher refrigerant mass flow when necessary.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统设置有可以是恒温膨胀装置或电子膨胀装置的膨胀装置。 旁通管线选择性地允许一部分制冷剂绕过膨胀装置并流过诸如与主膨胀装置并联配置的孔的固定限制膨胀装置。 根据由环境条件和操作模式所定义的制冷剂系统循环所需的制冷剂体积,选择性地启动或阻止通过该旁通管路的制冷剂流动。 阀可以是简单的截止阀或三通阀,其选择性地允许或阻止制冷剂流过特定制冷剂管线或管线。 在一个实施例中,膨胀装置是制冷剂系统的主要膨胀装置。 在另一实施例中,膨胀装置是用于膨胀用于执行节能器功能的制冷剂的蒸汽喷射膨胀装置。 本发明允许使用可以更精确地控制的较小的膨胀装置,同时在必要时允许更高的制冷剂质量流动。

    Screw Compressor Capacity Control
    157.
    发明申请
    Screw Compressor Capacity Control 审中-公开
    螺杆压缩机容量控制

    公开(公告)号:US20090311119A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-17

    申请号:US12307805

    申请日:2007-07-27

    CPC classification number: F04C18/16 F04C27/006 F04C28/265

    Abstract: A screw compressor has a housing (22; 302) having first (53; 330) and second (58; 340) ports along a flowpath. A first rotor (26; 306) has a lobed body. A second rotor (28; 308, 310) has a lobed body enmeshed with the first rotor body. The rotors and housing cooperate to define a compression path between suction (60; 332) and discharge (62; 342) locations along the flowpath. Means (100, 110, 120; 200, 210, 220; 370, 380, 390) provide relative longitudinal movement between a blocking portion (57; 352) of the housing and at least one of the first rotor and second rotor between: a first condition wherein a pocket of the first and second rotors is closed by the blocking portion; and a second condition wherein the blocking portion does not close the pocket. To provide capacity control, a control system (110; 390) is configured to provide duty cycle control of the movement.

    Abstract translation: 螺杆式压缩机具有沿着流路具有第一(53; 330)和第二(58,340)端口的壳体(22; 302)。 第一转子(26; 306)具有裂片体。 第二转子(28; 308,310)具有与第一转子本体啮合的裂片体。 转子和壳体协作以沿着流动路径在吸力(60; 332)和排放(62; 342)之间限定压缩路径。 装置(100,110,120; 200,210,220; 370,380,390)提供在壳体的阻挡部分(57; 352)与第一转子和第二转子中的至少一个之间的相对纵向运动: 第一状态,其中第一和第二转子的凹部被阻挡部分封闭; 以及第二状态,其中阻挡部分不关闭口袋。 为了提供容量控制,控制系统(110; 390)被配置为提供运动的占空比控制。

    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH MULTI-SPEED PULSE WIDTH MODULATED COMPRESSOR
    158.
    发明申请
    REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH MULTI-SPEED PULSE WIDTH MODULATED COMPRESSOR 审中-公开
    具有多脉冲宽度调制压缩机的制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090308086A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-17

    申请号:US12375255

    申请日:2006-10-06

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is provided with a compressor having a motor that is operable at least at two distinct speeds. The pulse width modulation control is provided to cycle a compressor motor operation between its at least two speeds at a specific rate to exactly match thermal load demands in a conditioned space. The present invention reduces cycling and other efficiency losses as have been experienced in the prior art, as well as minimizes cost and may improve reliability. Also, the present invention can be utilized in conjunction with other known unloading techniques.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统设置有具有至少以两个不同速度操作的电动机的压缩机。 提供脉冲宽度调制控制以使压缩机电动机在其至少两个速度之间以特定速率运行,以精确地匹配调节空间中的热负荷需求。 本发明降低了循环和其他效率损失,如现有技术中已经经历的那样,并且最小化成本并且可以提高可靠性。 此外,本发明可以与其他已知的卸载技术结合使用。

    SUCTION VALVE PULSE WIDTH MODULATION CONTROL BASED ON COMPRESSOR TEMPERATURE
    159.
    发明申请
    SUCTION VALVE PULSE WIDTH MODULATION CONTROL BASED ON COMPRESSOR TEMPERATURE 有权
    基于压缩机温度的吸气阀脉宽调制控制

    公开(公告)号:US20090205349A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-20

    申请号:US12307780

    申请日:2006-08-08

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is provided with a pulse width modulation valve. A compressor temperature is monitored to prevent potential reliability problems and compressor failures due to an excessive temperature inside the compressor A control changes the pulse width modulation valve duty cycle rate to maintain temperature within specified limits, while achieving the desired capacity, and complying with design requirements of a conditioned environment, without compromising refrigerant system reliability. As the compressor temperature increases, the pulse width modulation valve duty cycle time is adjusted to ensure that adequate amount of refrigerant is circulated through the compressor to cool the compressor internal components.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统设有脉宽调制阀。 监控压缩机温度,以防止由于压缩机内部温度过高引起的潜在的可靠性问题和压缩机故障A控制改变脉宽调制阀的占空比,将温度维持在规定的限度内,同时达到所需容量,并符合设计要求 的条件环境,而不会影响制冷系统的可靠性。 当压缩机温度升高时,调整脉宽调制阀占空比时间,以确保足够量的制冷剂通过压缩机循环以冷却压缩机内部组件。

    REMOTE SOFTWARE LOADING FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
    160.
    发明申请
    REMOTE SOFTWARE LOADING FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM 有权
    远程软件加载制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090139246A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US12280840

    申请日:2006-04-25

    CPC classification number: F25B49/00 F25B2600/07

    Abstract: A refrigerant system control software upgrades are remotely downloaded over information carrying media. The software upgrades can be timed to occur when the Internet traffic is low. Once the upgrade has been received, a verification test may be performed for the refrigerant system components affected by the software upgrade. The test is monitored, and the results are sent back to the remote location such that the remote location can ensure the software upgrade was successful.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统控制软件升级通过信息载体进行远程下载。 当Internet流量低时,软件升级可能会被定时。 一旦接收到升级,可能会对受软件升级影响的制冷剂系统组件进行验证测试。 监控测试,结果发送回远程位置,以便远程位置可以确保软件升级成功。

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